The smash stick that comes with it is great as well. How to make a junk journal journal ideas smash book, diy. Sep 28, 2017 i live with my husband, 7 and 4 year old daughters, and a pug named pixie in crystal lake, illinois which is in the burbs nw of chicago. I got one of these books to document my journey in 2011 and have been hard at work filling that journal up. Maybe during a slow or rainy day, you take the time to make 3 or 4 beautiful. You name it, having a cute notebook is almost always better. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Homemade smash book great diy smash book, love that paper, and a good excuse to get a bind it all. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Old new york journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash. Jun 30, 2019 if youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Mar 12, 2019 my sister and i bought brand new journals and we are trying out this 30 day smash book challenge to get started. How to create a travel journal and how to set it up.
Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less. Turn book back over and fold down the remaining pieces of washi tape. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Diy travel journal smash book i would probably use an art notebook just so the pages would be thicker. A great way to get kids to love journaling and writing. Semi translucent decorative tape from old book pageyou can find old book pages and more on our website. This year i wanted to make an upcycled smash book, rather than buy one that uses all new materials. Wedding guest book, diy anniversary travel memory scrapbooking, 80 pages 40 sheets. Its perfect for if you are just starting out, or need some new ideas. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and pretty pictures. I have had notebooks in the past that went from flat to fat, but this book is made with room for you to fatten it up. Your supplies can be as simple as glue or tape and a black pen or marker. If you are into smash books or want to find out more about. Youll love this folio with an embossed chipboard cover and designer journal pages.
I started scrapping in 2006 and was quickly addicted. This post offers a small tip for starting a bullet journal without feeling overwhelmed by all the terminology. Medieval muse journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7122. Semi translucent decorative tape from old book page 53 ideas for diy journals diaries smash books and all the extras 2019 birgits daily bytes.
Journal ideas smash book art journal inspiration art journal pages art journals diy journal books smash book pages vintage journals travel journals bullet journals. Most of my art journals have been altered books throughout the years. Everyone on the mission trip adds a word, phrase, or item to. Thus the jillee scrapbook journal smash book was born. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks red. Here we have a how to make a diy journal from scratch tutorial.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Journal ideas smash book smash book inspiration smash book pages diy inspiration book journal art journals bullet journal altered books altered art. Any notebook would work i used one with lined notebook paper, but i think a heavier duty sketch pad would have been a better choice. So a while back, in my inspired ideas post, i mentioned starting a creativity journal using some of the cute projects from the magazines. Because the whole idea behind the smash book is that youll glue down tons of memorabilia, the book is actually made to handle it without getting too much bulkier. The thing i adore about smash books is that they take the intimidation of the blank page away.
See more ideas about smash book, mini albums and mini scrapbook albums. One entry a day, you can easily attach a photograph, and you can set daily reminders. Tom bihn field journal a small ziparound binder with a builtin key strap and lots of little. Details about rustic autumn journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7123. A smash book is a new trendy way to do your memory keeping. Big or small, diy journals are perfect for you or for gifts. If youre not heavily entrenched in the world of scrapbooking, you may not have heard of the smash book phenomenon. In this collection of 11 smash journals, ideas, and embellishments, youll find some great tutorials and suggestions on how to turn an ordinary notebook, diary, or album, and convert it into something thats colorful, expressive, and totally you. Instead of buying a scrapbook album and page protectors, a smash book is a journal in which you can write, draw, paint and glue in embellishments and memorabilia as youre onthemove. Most times, i only keep about half of these images, like the motel sign here, but i find the pictures inspire the layout.
The glorious imperfections of junk journals and smash booking lends itself to collaborating with children. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. The polka dot chair is a place for creative moms and families to come to find simple and inspiring diy projects for their home, sewing projects, holiday. One of 53 ideas for your diy journal, diary, smash book art journal inspiration smash book memories 41 new ideas the first thing you need to know about making a scrapbook is that it isnt a complicated process at all. I would love to see your travel journals and set ups, feel free to post a link below to share your pages or use. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Aug, 2014 ive had so much fun making these adorable journals. Diy mixed media tutorials handmade altered pages art journal pages. Monday, april 23, 2012 print transfer technique a quick and easy way to transfer some print material to your art journaling pages, that i came across mostly by accident and have since used on many an art journaling page. Book jewelleryjewelry for junk journals journal bling. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books and more. Since a junk journal is a mashup of all sorts of things, naturally everyone uses their journal differently and enjoys their own unique process in creating it. So here are my instructions and measurements to make your own cute journals. If you have to write a story of your mood and ideas, about your way in art and the world the smash journal is your witness.
Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including. Easy smash book diy smashbook how to make a journal tutorial diy art books. This is the key to a smash book dont get so caught up in doing it right that you never do it at all. How to use a smash book as a travelers journal and scrapbook album. Below is a roundup of 16 embroidered notebooks or journals i posted here. A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. Sep 06, 2012 i recently stumbled across the most amazing, super cute, super easy to use gratitude journal app on the iphone. Well, i have some adorable journals waiting to be made. All you need to do is seize these special moments the use. We are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal tutorial. Check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Apr 9, 2020 smash booking and art journaling is all the rage right now this board is full of visual inspiration, journaling tips, and plenty of ideas and pretty pictures that inspire me. If you are curious for some ideas on ways to use a junk journal, there are lots of great ways to make it work for you. Diy smash book book journal, art journal pages, smash book. I recently stumbled across the most amazing, super cute, super easy to use gratitude journal. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks july 17, 2017. Repost of another popular tutorial from my blog, birgits daily bytes, from 2012. Aug 14, 2011 ive decided to combine both the smash book idea and the inspired ideas projects into my journal. I saw this smash folio, and decided to give it a go. Make a journal or smash book youll treasure for many years. Then, fill it up with vintage ephemera, pictures and momentos. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. Jul 17, 2017 yes, nothing new i did this as a teenager, but has some scrapbooking prettiness sprinkled all over it. If you have any requests please feel free to leave them below.
I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. These journals come with printed pages, pictures, quotes and prompts. Jun 09, 20 also, joanns and micheals store have sales on the smash products a lot or you can download the micheals app and get a 4050% off coupon every week so then your journal is even less money. You can really add any notes, mementos, thoughts or photos you want to it. We are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal. Dec 29, 2014 today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. Really, it is the best way to keep ideas, projects, etc. Smash booking is about documenting anything that matters to you without worrying about getting it neatly organized and you can smash in memorabilia, postcards, greeting cards, magazine cutouts, favorite quotes, photos, journaling, and other tidbits of stuff you can find to smash into a smash book but not into a scrapbook. Stunning junk journals and altered book flip throughs and images from the challenge in my art journaling group kerrymay. What is a smash book and how to make a smash book tutorial.
How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. These journals range from agendas to keep your plans organized, notebooks to write down. Depending on how much time and detail youd like to put in to your project, a smash book would be a great way to document your journey. If you are in a busy season of life, maybe you just get as far as printing photos and sliding them between pages for later. My children have their own junk journals they work on with me, and we also have joint art journals, plus many pages within my scrapbooks are adorned with their embellishments, which is better than any sticker i could ever buy. Our adventure book pixar up handmade diy family scrapbook photo album expandable 11. It is a little more detailed than a journal or scrapbook. Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world.
The great thing about smash books is that anyone and everyone can do them. You will see how the pages came together with all the writing filled in. For the moments and musings that stick the best smash books. Rustic autumn journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash. There are some great ideas to inspire you here and a video tutorial. Art journal whats the difference i talk about the differences between smash booking, junk journaling and art journaling and show you journals of. Make these journals as simple or decorative as you want.
Theyre new and trending and are definitely growing in popularity. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including journaling, tracking recipes, keeping memorabilia, and more. I end up with loads of empty pages and a dopey journal for the year. The different themes and papers are gorgeous, and i love that each page is a surprise. See more ideas about sketch book, diy journal, smash book.
Diy smash book love the divided sleeve for little things that you might not want to glue. Id love for you to subscribe to my channel if you enjoy watching my videos. Journal art journal art journal notebook, journal pages, smash book, cool journals i like these journaling supplies. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and book journal. Its tabbed, so one section will be for randomly smashing stuff in, another section will be for the inspired ideas projects, and another will be for writing down notes, projects and ideas. I couldnt remember how one thing led to another but suddenly i was trying to find out what smash booking is about. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial youtube. Im using an old vintage book as the start of my smash book. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then either stitch them together or use a long armed stapler or loose binder rings to clip them together. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. Its time for a tutorial on how to alter a vintage book and make it into your very own, personalized art journal. Diy smash book smash book, book journal, altered books.
Maybe, 15, 20 minutesand you get a super personalized, fun smash book or journal. How to make a smash book journal the realistic mama. Yesterday, ive not even heard about this trend before. Store all of your favorite things in fashionable style.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. I really need to come up with a better name than that. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks. Making your own semiopaque decorative tape the post 53 ideas for diy journals diaries smash books.
Diy smash journal book from unwanted paper the paper heart. Diy washi tape smash bookjournal washi tape diy, washi. I was an avid scrapper until late summer of 2010 when we started our adoption journey, at that point i was overwhelmed with paperwork and emotions. Make your own travel journal scrapbook its easier than you. Diy journals, to be precise, the kind that is so pretty you will want to carry them around with you all of the time to show them off, that is when you are not documenting notes and thoughts about your day and life in them.
My completed travel journals have been filmed below. Of course todays smash book diy, also doubles up as a fabulous diy journal or diy art journals sketchbooks. Diy 15 journals, notebooks, smash books, and book covers. Enjoy the videos and feel free to subscribe for new updates and videos. Make a smash book journal how to make a smash book journal. Find all the links for the diy journals from doodle craft here. Smash books can take many forms and you dont have to use the official smash book. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Easy to make a travel journal, a lettering notebook or some fun books for the kids with this fabul. Altering books is easy and super fun, so lets give it a try together. Smashing is a way to journal that isnt as precise and scrapbooks are usually considered to be. I got these measurements from my mother who made about 3 dozen journals for the young women in her. Completed journals and altered books from the junk journal challenge.
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