Hello Fans of Eileen Hull, today I have this awesome Field Notes Journal that is chock full of the newest Sizzix releases. This month the design teams are working on all things Fall or Halloween. Play along in the fan club- links below. This project is also chock full of my newest obsession- 49th and Market. If you haven't tried these papers, ephemera, washi, acetate, rub-on's their lines are so chock full of fabulousness! They are a makers dream.
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This is my journal. Just love the images! You can see the 4 brighter images are acetate, the title is a rub-on. That cute little lady bug just adds so much nature.
Recycle That Cardboard!
I try to recycle when ever possible & the beauty of Eileen's Score Board Dies is they cut those heavier materials easily. You can of course glue the paper to the cardboard & then cut it. I find it easier to cut separately as I tend to be directionally challenged. As you can see I used a priority mail box that I had received as my cardboard. Painting the edges of the cardboard helps if your paper alignment is a bit off.
I have done many a tutorial on how to put together these journals so I will link one below if you need those steps. Today I will focus on decorating and the inside pages. Once the book was put together, a piece of canvas was adhered using Collage Medium.
The best part of 49th and Market rub-on's is you can use them on fabric!!! It takes a little extra rubbing but looks fantastic. Once the spine is adhered there are actually 5 holes. I like my signatures to be chunky so decided to only have 3. After the canvas had dried I re-punched the outside & middle holes. This spine measures just over 2 1/2"! Love it. After my inside paper was adhered I added a strip of canvas there too & re-punched just those 6 holes.
Embellishments Rule!
Next up was to just decorate the cover. Again it is so easy with all the ephemera that comes in these packs. This book was made with the Vintage Artistry Nature line (links below). You can see from the cover, simply layer your pieces & glue. I also added Sizzix Effectz Liquid Gloss to the eyes of the butterfly. You can see from the top photo it just adds this nice 3D crystal effect once dry. It goes on milky then dries clear. You can also see from this photo (cover shot too) how 2 brads were added & then my elastic band was run through, stitched & made to go over the backside of the book. More on this below.
To create the closure I knew I wanted something different. Also wanted the ability to enlarge the band as my book grows. Here is a shot of the back of the book. This was accomplished by using a dress pin. The elastic band was folded and then pinned. As my book expands I can just release some of the elastic and re-pin. Of course a charm had to be added! The band was added to go behind the book leaving the ephemera on the cover free.
Adding a Title.
The Magic Of Mother Nature is the perfect title for this book! It is a rub-on, again put on canvas. The edges were pulled to make them fray & distressed with a bit of water & Distress Ink.
Time to Jazz Up the Spine.
With the success of the rub-on's of course I needed to add some to the spine! The imagery is just gorgeous with incredible detail. Adding these after my spine was done allowed me to easily navigate the holes. There is only 1 signature at this time, this book allows the freedom to add one at a time. I simply ran my elastic through the middle of my signature (booklet) 2x & tied in the middle of the booklet.
More goodness on the inside cover. Love the frame from this die cut. Created this embossed pocket that has an acetate insert. Did you know rub-on's work great on acetate as well as canvas? The best part is you can create multiple peekaboo images that change as you pull tags out.
Here is a close up of the frame. It was cut from more of the cardboard & then painted. Once completely dry, stamped images were embossed. Love, love this look. The acetate has both rub-on's & is stamped with Archival Ink. Eileen's flowers were inked, stamped & embossed. So dynamic & shiny!
A look at the bottom layer when tags are pulled out. Other images were strategically added to peak through the window. These were cut using the Library Pocket & Card. These dies are fabulous for junk journals. Especially love adding the tabs!
Inside pages
Let's look at some inside pages. 49th & Market plus Eileen"s Library Card die work so well together! I have used it here sideways, as a tuck spot. Added those cute little bird rub-on's, so fun.
Another thing I love to use in my book is cards as pockets or flip ups. In this case a top loading pocket & a flip up. Inside is a lovely surprise, a tiny envelope with little treasures.
Let's look at the treasures. The tickets are ephemera from the same paper line. I just love this tiny envelope, and the wee heart. Made with Eileen's Envelope, Folder & Flowers set. Note the butterfly centered in the heart die. The stamp shape is from the Snail Mail die. Pocket full of fun.
This pocket was made from the Folio Pocket, a bit of inked paper, the heart from the Envelope set. Just love that simply adding a few elements to a pocket adds so much interest.
As promised a link to book assembly plus inspiration on another great book! Same idea though, cut 2 covers add Redline tape & assemble. That is it for now. Please follow my other social media sites for more inspiration (links on the right side). Also make sure to check in weekly on Eileen's blog for the teams latest inspirations. Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club for 2x weekly live events. Get the latest scoops there! Have a great day & make sure you get inky!
Supplies:
Eileen Hull diecuts by Sizzix
Sizzix- Effectz Liquid Gloss
49th and Market - Vintage Artistry Nature Study- on sale 25% right now
Tim Holtz- Loop pins, mini paper clips (love these), Tokens
Thermoweb
- Ultrabond
- Super Tape or Redliner 1/4"
gorgeous Karen!!
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