tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66308703862764089122024-03-16T18:50:58.852+00:00Astrid's Artistic EffortsPaper craft and mixed mediaAstrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger1602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-48552421830419096392022-09-01T08:00:00.010+01:002022-09-01T08:00:00.205+01:00A sale in my Etsy shop and some freebies in my Kofi shop<p> Hello friends, this is one of these rare occasions when I decided to do a blog post again. Really just for those who don’t follow me on other social media platforms.</p><p>With Christmas coming closer and many people struggling with the cost of living crisis, I decided to have a sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, both for my journals and my digitals. So if you are after some unique gifts, or would like to purchase some digitals at a sale’s price, now is your chance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QRNHw-YDyL_r1c5ZqG9liCOsNOqRRTmuN6o1nsx5w2q3pMw9OW7Qecnk-Q04AzyQHFU6sIoWTOHzeJW4YHlhWxQNA3EI6uNudg8uVft9n5cN28-RcbH6xH5tRvYdfmqeGnZUqQqHGEH6VC4pVZB1d6fXYrTP6FxDRumzsgTGnkWcsQ-Tk_5hZou0/s3024/DB21D868-B68E-4CCE-9FEB-AC8E95F4A0FF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QRNHw-YDyL_r1c5ZqG9liCOsNOqRRTmuN6o1nsx5w2q3pMw9OW7Qecnk-Q04AzyQHFU6sIoWTOHzeJW4YHlhWxQNA3EI6uNudg8uVft9n5cN28-RcbH6xH5tRvYdfmqeGnZUqQqHGEH6VC4pVZB1d6fXYrTP6FxDRumzsgTGnkWcsQ-Tk_5hZou0/w400-h400/DB21D868-B68E-4CCE-9FEB-AC8E95F4A0FF.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As it’s the start of the month, I am also offering some freebies, you can download those for free in my <a href="https://ko-fi.com/astridchristine27410" target="_blank">Kofi shop</a>.</p><p>Here’s what they look like:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvngJdRdDy-7irYkhedm3Ie3ZfFbzhsZ9qZSZBZ1VN2GkA06khGex_XdFFkCLH-E9Fs1oUK7dFiWxC6fod9fvPVHcEGYF512OdHYQbPrnwzKcNv2eqCyFk4XMC9qg9CaFLvEvgQcuY3Cy6lwAOKxuEC3YdUfRhpQVkP0oGcTn_zqbgn-a0wKIbwwAt/s640/D1BEBE36-4F31-4CB5-B895-B439A50A3AA3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvngJdRdDy-7irYkhedm3Ie3ZfFbzhsZ9qZSZBZ1VN2GkA06khGex_XdFFkCLH-E9Fs1oUK7dFiWxC6fod9fvPVHcEGYF512OdHYQbPrnwzKcNv2eqCyFk4XMC9qg9CaFLvEvgQcuY3Cy6lwAOKxuEC3YdUfRhpQVkP0oGcTn_zqbgn-a0wKIbwwAt/w400-h400/D1BEBE36-4F31-4CB5-B895-B439A50A3AA3.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>You can either download just the ephemera, or the more autumnal one with the mushrooms added, or if you like working on a smaller scale like I often do, there is also a sheet with both the plain and the mushroom one on one sheet. If you want, you can of course download all three of them too😀<br /><p>Happy September to you all and thanks for visiting here.</p><p><br /></p>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-33055693696993013202022-06-20T10:52:00.003+01:002022-06-20T10:52:34.592+01:00New Freebie site<p> Dear friends and followers,</p><p>My blog has pretty much died as I truly don't do blogging anymore. So I wanted to let all of you followers</p><p>know, that it is highly unlikely you will see new blogposts here within the foreseeable future. To my amazement my follower number is still growing week by week, and I guess it is because people are interested in my freebies.</p><p>For that reason I thought I would let you know, that you can download high resolution files of my freebies for free from my new Kofi site, no need to email me anymore, here is the link:</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/astridchristine27410/shop" target="_blank">My Kofi site</a></p><p>I will possibly post occasional tutorials there as well.</p><p>If you are interested in my other work, you can see that on my Instagram, here is the link for that:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/astridchristinemaclean/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br /></p><p>Wishing you all a great creative time,</p><p>Astrid</p>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-21800813823460169562021-08-03T22:10:00.001+01:002021-08-03T22:10:09.799+01:00Sharing an Autumnal journal and some freebies<p> Hello dear blog friends. Once again I have to start my post with an apology for my long absence, but here you are, back with a little share and a freebie.</p><p>Recently I created a new Autumn themed junk journal collection which you can find in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> and I am in the process of creating a little journal with the papers and embellishments.</p><p>I'll share some photos and explanations of how I put it together:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kDFFviAiw8/YQmn9KfUm2I/AAAAAAABIt0/QlKvIvfHsZAfgC1m1qYxQi1i75QWslThgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kDFFviAiw8/YQmn9KfUm2I/AAAAAAABIt0/QlKvIvfHsZAfgC1m1qYxQi1i75QWslThgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here you can see the cover, it's quite a fat little journal, roughly 6" wide and 4.5" high. I cut 2 pieces of chip board that size for the front and back and then a 1.5" wide spine. The pieces of chipboard are held together with wide masking tape, leaving a 1/8" gap between each of the pieces so the can easily bend and close, and then |I covered every thing with bits of paper from the collection.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L8GdeaMzme8/YQmn9OVGLgI/AAAAAAABItw/OQTbBvxYvMQIh8p4x2bNf_OV1HfXU_YhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L8GdeaMzme8/YQmn9OVGLgI/AAAAAAABItw/OQTbBvxYvMQIh8p4x2bNf_OV1HfXU_YhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the spine. On the inside I fastened two pieces of elastic, travellers journal style, so it can hold two inserts, which can easily be taken out to make it easier to journal.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSlTI7JInnU/YQmn9JZZ5YI/AAAAAAABIts/fL6aVP6NelwQFCd8hvKS2lGy4e75kHRbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSlTI7JInnU/YQmn9JZZ5YI/AAAAAAABIts/fL6aVP6NelwQFCd8hvKS2lGy4e75kHRbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see one of the inside covers, with a pocket and two little journal cards.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLCL6Tpa8sI/YQmn9yhCNhI/AAAAAAABIt4/HHn5KotisioKVSXgqLV4k-ED3QiraWg-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLCL6Tpa8sI/YQmn9yhCNhI/AAAAAAABIt4/HHn5KotisioKVSXgqLV4k-ED3QiraWg-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div>And here the cover of the first insert. Both inserts contain a mix of papers from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1045242810/vintage-style-autumnal-junk-journal-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank"> the collection</a> and coffee stained papers, some decorated and some left blank for journaling.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYvLc55U6xk/YQmn97eV29I/AAAAAAABIt8/RhRiBikQBbEPs0T2w7nCVXDfX_2bWqtJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYvLc55U6xk/YQmn97eV29I/AAAAAAABIt8/RhRiBikQBbEPs0T2w7nCVXDfX_2bWqtJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>Here is one of the inside pages, the left side has a tuck spot and journal card, the right side a pocket with die-cut edge and a little additional booklet tucked in the pocket.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0i8UWk0Pdhc/YQmn-IzLnxI/AAAAAAABIuA/wmGXpLMBxTkV6KReSQOKEcw4ZIrOfMLpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0i8UWk0Pdhc/YQmn-IzLnxI/AAAAAAABIuA/wmGXpLMBxTkV6KReSQOKEcw4ZIrOfMLpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>Here's a closer view of the pocket and below you can see a collection of the journal cards and some stamped tickets I made to use for decorating the journal and journal cards still further.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WAfgEDkxte8/YQmn-gIJDjI/AAAAAAABIuE/6s5pwH5bwXg7rcrkLT72VQHPo_BjRjKqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WAfgEDkxte8/YQmn-gIJDjI/AAAAAAABIuE/6s5pwH5bwXg7rcrkLT72VQHPo_BjRjKqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R39m_Af_Lug/YQmn-v44IVI/AAAAAAABIuI/Pjcq1ZtMepg3I3C9V4Fnm-lg-uDBJHWmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R39m_Af_Lug/YQmn-v44IVI/AAAAAAABIuI/Pjcq1ZtMepg3I3C9V4Fnm-lg-uDBJHWmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are a couple of faux CD sleeves I made, they are 3.5 by 3.5". I cut out the circles before gluing them together, and lined them with acetate. I then decorated both the out and inside further still, so now they are ready to be filled with embellishments and tucked into some of the pockets.</p><p>If you would like to see a bit more of the journal, there is a quick flip through of some of the pages on my Instagram, just click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astridchristinemaclean/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Here are some of the papers from the collection still, so you can see what is all in there:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JDkAkjOHCTM/YQmwDUM43LI/AAAAAAABIuw/5C7JIrzrHSsRqI_Gt17kbBXtnTDUY7K_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JDkAkjOHCTM/YQmwDUM43LI/AAAAAAABIuw/5C7JIrzrHSsRqI_Gt17kbBXtnTDUY7K_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMDPJ0vv2T8/YQmwFGbFl-I/AAAAAAABIu0/hS4kTN5qjt8Ji2ty8-PSZZPz_7xkUjzfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMDPJ0vv2T8/YQmwFGbFl-I/AAAAAAABIu0/hS4kTN5qjt8Ji2ty8-PSZZPz_7xkUjzfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_PL48gwPMYw/YQmwKlz82gI/AAAAAAABIvA/ChWDfMmsACULMoyulykOzl4wQLLS_4WgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_PL48gwPMYw/YQmwKlz82gI/AAAAAAABIvA/ChWDfMmsACULMoyulykOzl4wQLLS_4WgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JqwfwcbTvrs/YQmwKf3agCI/AAAAAAABIu4/LWV4uko2NsAhF4-FOS8hsNiCumU9cqHygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JqwfwcbTvrs/YQmwKf3agCI/AAAAAAABIu4/LWV4uko2NsAhF4-FOS8hsNiCumU9cqHygCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4xlI6Ue8rc/YQmwKrHaxnI/AAAAAAABIu8/3tmCuVjo3sITP4xpTrNlM4obaTt_aMukQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4xlI6Ue8rc/YQmwKrHaxnI/AAAAAAABIu8/3tmCuVjo3sITP4xpTrNlM4obaTt_aMukQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4H2lx7zxTCU/YQmwMOxwxGI/AAAAAAABIvE/RF7r7vdc0icUPdsnlOjHRWMLrIGYKj2ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4H2lx7zxTCU/YQmwMOxwxGI/AAAAAAABIvE/RF7r7vdc0icUPdsnlOjHRWMLrIGYKj2ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>OK, and now finally for the freebie which I created to go along with the collection:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGVgunfHDFo/YQms9QZbNRI/AAAAAAABIug/xHe58rTxZ3k5exnQ3idPw9aFPJnKRGYtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGVgunfHDFo/YQms9QZbNRI/AAAAAAABIug/xHe58rTxZ3k5exnQ3idPw9aFPJnKRGYtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Now like usual, this is a huge file, so what you see here is just a low resolution version. So if you would like to print the freebie, please<a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank"> email me</a> and I will send you the full resolution version.</p><p>Well, that's it for now, thanks for your visit like always and see you next time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYig7ajQc0M/YQmuwzBtHKI/AAAAAAABIuo/BP9ZZZoYvYgwSYuug3zKBbL_KDqiND-WACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYig7ajQc0M/YQmuwzBtHKI/AAAAAAABIuo/BP9ZZZoYvYgwSYuug3zKBbL_KDqiND-WACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.png" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-4219075342232018572021-06-20T06:00:00.007+01:002021-06-20T06:00:00.307+01:00Just a message about following by email and an altered file folderSurprise, surprise, another post from me so soon after the last.<div>Let me start by saying a big thank you to all those who have been in touch and told me how sad you are I don't blog regularly anymore.... OK, I hear you and will try to blog more often again.<br />Meanwhile, a special hello to those of you who signed up to receive email notifications when there <b>is</b> a new post here.<br /><br />If you are blogger yourself who uses email subscriptions, you may have read that Google is discontinuing Feedburner as a tool. Feedburner is what has been in charge of the Blogger Followers gadget, sending out email notifications to those who have signed up and activated their subscription.<br /><br />So this is just to let you know that if you are a follower by email, you will (hopefully!) continue to receive those notifications, but they will now come courtesy of <a href="https://follow.it/">follow.it</a>.<br /><br /></div><div>You shouldn't have to do anything special. When you get an email, you can just click through to visit me here at my blog, just as you always have done. You, the followers, will also get the chance to <a href="https://follow.it/words-and-pictures?action=followPub&filter">alter how you receive your notifications</a> if you want to, which couldn't be done with Feedburner. But that's entirely up to you. If you don't want to change anything you don't have to!<br /><br />If you follow by Bloglovin', I think everything there should just continue as normal.<br /><br />And if you'd like to start following by email, you'll find a brand new green button to do it in the sidebar. All you have to do is click that button and then put in the email address you would like to receive the notification to.<br />I was so cross about another change being forced on us by Google, and I was really worried about the changeover, but thanks to <a href="https://follow.it/intro" target="_blank">follow.it</a> the whole thing was so much easier than I was expecting! I can't say enough good things about the follow.it staff I've communicated with. They've handled the whole process for me, and made it all very simple - and the basic service is free. <br /><br />If you are also a blogger, and haven't yet sorted out how your email followers will hear about your posts after July, I would strongly urge you to check out <a href="http://follow.it/">follow.it</a> and get in touch with them. </div><div><br /></div><div>Well, after that intro, here is a quick project I can share:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMqwZaa8PEU/YMd9g6NWV_I/AAAAAAABHQg/GGXyEia1GHMHiDxWjnYXdvjNgZ-S0Pe3QCPcBGAsYHg/s1440/295186F2-4BBF-4288-9BC4-EA49D5377FEA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMqwZaa8PEU/YMd9g6NWV_I/AAAAAAABHQg/GGXyEia1GHMHiDxWjnYXdvjNgZ-S0Pe3QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/295186F2-4BBF-4288-9BC4-EA49D5377FEA.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It's an altered file folder, cut to about 6" high, folded accordion style and then decorated with tags, stamping, stencilling and so called Mu Print on Stickers. With the bits of the folder I cut off, I created pockets to hold further tags and ephemera. This will make a great insert for a larger journal, or can stand by itself.</div><div>Scroll down for further pictures, and happy crafting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2lkT2bHgIQ/YMd_qRZOnZI/AAAAAAABHQ4/tpl6LT0MmAgRiawI4c8HzmWFlJ9eoCjXgCPcBGAsYHg/s1440/020F7A78-54F3-4D57-A814-53BA05605709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2lkT2bHgIQ/YMd_qRZOnZI/AAAAAAABHQ4/tpl6LT0MmAgRiawI4c8HzmWFlJ9eoCjXgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/020F7A78-54F3-4D57-A814-53BA05605709.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>A side pocket with matching journal card<br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWBDaId4eNc/YMd_isQMr8I/AAAAAAABHQ0/qpv2i-Wzx1MSuPZdIRngLiHU6jFRiiHzgCPcBGAsYHg/s1440/A6B7FF9E-B1B3-46A6-A3C6-C7E19C90D760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWBDaId4eNc/YMd_isQMr8I/AAAAAAABHQ0/qpv2i-Wzx1MSuPZdIRngLiHU6jFRiiHzgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/A6B7FF9E-B1B3-46A6-A3C6-C7E19C90D760.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Two further tags, all decorated with the print on stickers mentioned above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srgBs7mF1AY/YMeAh2zkDxI/AAAAAAABHRE/KbsCo2CCtAEdVZbyfLSkEV-jV-TCfisugCPcBGAsYHg/s1440/4E50BF43-E2AE-4827-A1F5-A1F8939DBDFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srgBs7mF1AY/YMeAh2zkDxI/AAAAAAABHRE/KbsCo2CCtAEdVZbyfLSkEV-jV-TCfisugCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/4E50BF43-E2AE-4827-A1F5-A1F8939DBDFB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Another side pocket, using the same fairy I used in my previous postcard post. It was a scan from one of the Cicely Mary Barker Flower Fairy books that I scanned, reduced in size and then fussy cut.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5j6s6Wel2nA/YMeB6xy2cAI/AAAAAAABHRM/pV2edpXJyYEPYMx_eV4gZtw80t0d7miGgCPcBGAsYHg/s1440/8F64E058-A0A1-499F-8F11-61760029E0C6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5j6s6Wel2nA/YMeB6xy2cAI/AAAAAAABHRM/pV2edpXJyYEPYMx_eV4gZtw80t0d7miGgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/8F64E058-A0A1-499F-8F11-61760029E0C6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This journal card was decorated with washi stickers, I love how they just blend into the background.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyhQeghfKgA/YMd_054TMdI/AAAAAAABHQ8/O3pW-SpCyDIflGCMo_WJNO10f9uZ9xeCwCPcBGAsYHg/s1936/IMG_6193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyhQeghfKgA/YMd_054TMdI/AAAAAAABHQ8/O3pW-SpCyDIflGCMo_WJNO10f9uZ9xeCwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h640/IMG_6193.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And here finally is the back of the cover.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well that's it for today and thanks for your visit.</div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-37985223811560365452021-06-13T00:00:00.016+01:002021-06-13T00:00:00.322+01:00Sunday Postcard Art - Flower Fairies and a freebie<p> Hello friends and visitors, hope you are keeping well! It's been an age and a half since I have last posted, the reason is that really I am not into blogging anymore, and only blog now when I have been asked to do so. And like my last post here, I was again invited by the lovely Mandy to host another <a href="https://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Postcard Art Challenge</a>, this time with the theme of Flower Fairies, as the title of my post suggests. So here goes, my Flower Fairy Postcard:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctcOh4p--i4/YMNxwCrCO1I/AAAAAAABHNI/k7KUG-bLMEwVngCGBkJ0jm0AVNZJwYaxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctcOh4p--i4/YMNxwCrCO1I/AAAAAAABHNI/k7KUG-bLMEwVngCGBkJ0jm0AVNZJwYaxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>I decided to choose an image from one of the wonderful Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. <div>I love these fairies, they are so sweet and whimsical. So I cut a piece of card to size, created a background collage with strips of washi tape and scrapbook paper and then simply fussy-cut some other images, including the fairy of course, to try and create a balanced collage. It turned out quite busy, but I just went with the flow, without too much thinking, and this is the result...</div><div>Below some details still.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxFLYAXql3w/YMNxv0dmjcI/AAAAAAABHNA/JQfTtp2n0xsskYro3WKkPE2MQxRSG7AwACLcBGAsYHQ/s589/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxFLYAXql3w/YMNxv0dmjcI/AAAAAAABHNA/JQfTtp2n0xsskYro3WKkPE2MQxRSG7AwACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgj5laay-WU/YMNxwM4G0uI/AAAAAAABHNE/SqlK060SiE8spGbt5lCyZq6Q8MWVSP-5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s525/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgj5laay-WU/YMNxwM4G0uI/AAAAAAABHNE/SqlK060SiE8spGbt5lCyZq6Q8MWVSP-5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Now, because I know many of you started to follow me because of the freebies I sometimes share, I have created a Flower Fairy one for you, specially since it's so long since my last one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4xpdoCSWpw/YMOMB7v_coI/AAAAAAABHOA/fluclAC31IA6c004u0mgVFHtWOWr6PF5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4xpdoCSWpw/YMOMB7v_coI/AAAAAAABHOA/fluclAC31IA6c004u0mgVFHtWOWr6PF5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>If you would like to have the full resolution one to print, please <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a>, but please only use them for personal use!</p><p>Well, that's it for now, - short and sweet. I cannot say when I will blog again, it may well be a while, so if you are interested to see more of my work, the best place to do that is via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astridchristinemaclean/" target="_blank">my Instagram</a></p><p>And if by any chance you would like to play in the postcard challenge, all you have to do is<a href="https://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for your visit and happy crafting,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Astrid</p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-79214169477501320322021-03-28T06:00:00.001+01:002021-03-28T06:00:03.476+01:00From mixed media master board to postcard <p> Hello all and thanks for dropping in here. Today I have a postcard to share, made with the help of a so called master board.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf0igMUEfBk/YF5KiU1xa3I/AAAAAAABFMU/zOxkcaPljHInBAlel3V1q77LyqcdVumbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s671/IMG_5262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf0igMUEfBk/YF5KiU1xa3I/AAAAAAABFMU/zOxkcaPljHInBAlel3V1q77LyqcdVumbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5262.jpg" /></a></div>I made this post card because the lovely Mandy Chilvers invited me to host her weekly <a href="https://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Postcard Art</a> challenge. The theme this week is lavender. I do enjoy making postcards, and please note this is not a double greeting card, it's just a single layer, 4 by 6" in size.<p></p><p>Below a quick look at how I put it together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6b32kNH_6Mk/YF5LiMNXbnI/AAAAAAABFMc/pNkptJbblXM85ve0FBLYGn9NFLghbPqTACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_5219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6b32kNH_6Mk/YF5LiMNXbnI/AAAAAAABFMc/pNkptJbblXM85ve0FBLYGn9NFLghbPqTACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5219.jpg" /></a></div>I started with a piece of A 4 Kraft card that I covered with a random selection of old book pages and other scraps.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPJ-CLDvrUo/YF5LibPMQaI/AAAAAAABFMk/2GXG2Y1-QAk3YMmLhIywIE-ybGKnb0aIACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_5220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPJ-CLDvrUo/YF5LibPMQaI/AAAAAAABFMk/2GXG2Y1-QAk3YMmLhIywIE-ybGKnb0aIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5220.jpg" /></a></div>Next I adhered some pieces of lace and then covered everything with a thick layer of gesso, but making sure some bits of the layer below were still visible.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OiGzPgQ0SZY/YF5LiQyWS_I/AAAAAAABFMg/kgluTS_B56sGLqOHJssFlMjUBTj1FraswCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_5221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OiGzPgQ0SZY/YF5LiQyWS_I/AAAAAAABFMg/kgluTS_B56sGLqOHJssFlMjUBTj1FraswCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5221.jpg" /></a></div>I wanted some more texture so also added some crackle paste here and there.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3QOTwIwzas/YF5Li5DMEUI/AAAAAAABFMo/TSExtsXFBJE0djXBMhf1_VRl4DskU4YVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s669/IMG_5224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3QOTwIwzas/YF5Li5DMEUI/AAAAAAABFMo/TSExtsXFBJE0djXBMhf1_VRl4DskU4YVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5224.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Once everything had totally dried I cut it into various pieces. The piece on the right became the postcard, the bit on the left was turned into a little book and the two smaller pieces will become journal cards.</p><p>Below the postcard again with some description of what I did:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGxJQto12Po/YF5No8_PjqI/AAAAAAABFM4/f1cKUYD3a8kUxlAi4GSnrpGfv1B5-GMVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s671/IMG_5262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGxJQto12Po/YF5No8_PjqI/AAAAAAABFM4/f1cKUYD3a8kUxlAi4GSnrpGfv1B5-GMVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5262.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I coloured the background with a mix of Distress Oxide Sprays, Distress Spray stains and some Distress Crayons. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I was not too happy with the result, so decided to add some texture paste mixed with some gold acrylic paint through a stencil. This with the aim to add more texture and lighten it all up a bit.</span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JiM4l1y7NKs/YF5OSHNgMhI/AAAAAAABFNA/raeBlgPYVoIgeCnbU14yK2Qj_prK2ymRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s874/IMG_5262.jpg-de.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JiM4l1y7NKs/YF5OSHNgMhI/AAAAAAABFNA/raeBlgPYVoIgeCnbU14yK2Qj_prK2ymRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5262.jpg-de.2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bhD2nTSOLmI/YF5O5-c5fkI/AAAAAAABFNI/w5YkJrjH4XIPNcts_gMul7RD-CcKqaUIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_5262.jpg-det.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="231" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bhD2nTSOLmI/YF5O5-c5fkI/AAAAAAABFNI/w5YkJrjH4XIPNcts_gMul7RD-CcKqaUIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5262.jpg-det.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I added some collage elements along the bottom and finished with a lavender sticker I happened to have in my stash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aBJmeaIGqas/YF5PVZS5UzI/AAAAAAABFNQ/7BJzSJiAePUM9sPbMelhDNWm5vlC0aKOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s669/IMG_5261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aBJmeaIGqas/YF5PVZS5UzI/AAAAAAABFNQ/7BJzSJiAePUM9sPbMelhDNWm5vlC0aKOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5261.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>A postage stamp and little butterfly were the final touches. Below is a picture of the cover of the little book I made with most of the rest of the master board. What you see is just the cover, but I sewed some coffee stained pages inside to make it into a little book.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5QqlCHn7SY/YF5P7x1A1vI/AAAAAAABFNY/V9hTCOBMrJMFSXur3gdvlfgMThnM-c6ywCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_5228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5QqlCHn7SY/YF5P7x1A1vI/AAAAAAABFNY/V9hTCOBMrJMFSXur3gdvlfgMThnM-c6ywCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_5228.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Master boards are a great way to use up scraps and create a base layer for other projects.</p><p>Well, that's it for today. If you like making postcards, why not take a look at the <a href="https://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Postcard Art blog</a></p><p>You can add your postcard in the comments below my sample, and if you do, I would love to see them!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for your visit like always</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j8Rdp9uBXdM/YF5RLX-QfII/AAAAAAABFNg/KM-KD7hpIsIbivpfrhsFyfl9Z_lh0ezawCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j8Rdp9uBXdM/YF5RLX-QfII/AAAAAAABFNg/KM-KD7hpIsIbivpfrhsFyfl9Z_lh0ezawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-24175735051551013622021-02-25T20:26:00.000+00:002021-02-25T20:26:37.465+00:00Spring is in the air, a short tutorial with another freebie<p> Hello friends, hope you are keeping well!</p><p>Here in Edinburgh Scotland, where I live, it is slowly turning warmer and there is a first feeling of spring in the air. This inspired me to create another paper collection, which I have called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/968559579/spring-is-in-the-air-vintage-style?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">"Spring is in the Air"</a>, and like usual I have created a project tutorial and a freebie for you to enjoy. Let's start with the projects:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ur2Ke69_WwQ/YDfTXi2p_dI/AAAAAAABEiM/6II12H5IWokOLjnDLg9dJiMvoyDy_efsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ur2Ke69_WwQ/YDfTXi2p_dI/AAAAAAABEiM/6II12H5IWokOLjnDLg9dJiMvoyDy_efsgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>This is a little folder with two pockets and space to hold a little notebook or journal inside. They are good fun to do, in fact I enjoyed it so much I made two, just a little different from one another. They would make a great little gift for someone, just a bit more elaborate than a card, and who would not want to receive a special little gift made by you?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTjddMFGvXQ/YDfTTu9dcRI/AAAAAAABEiE/kFyJd2cuK8IjEBDl2uw9uWXybWMMD_regCLcBGAsYHQ/s617/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTjddMFGvXQ/YDfTTu9dcRI/AAAAAAABEiE/kFyJd2cuK8IjEBDl2uw9uWXybWMMD_regCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>Here is the second one, just a little bit different from the outside, but made in exactly the same way. Below you can see what they look like from the inside. The elastics in the middle are there so you can slide the notebook underneath.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXjK_h1zN3Q/YDfTYOqRuUI/AAAAAAABEiQ/rpIm8e1zqaAj43-CR4s5iY6-BR6pYNc8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXjK_h1zN3Q/YDfTYOqRuUI/AAAAAAABEiQ/rpIm8e1zqaAj43-CR4s5iY6-BR6pYNc8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/2a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This is the one, it has a little tuck spot that can hold a bookmark or something in the flap.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IGqew4kX5NA/YDfTYcnqAoI/AAAAAAABEiU/jDVZgU64RAQGk7MToDlCxPzEe0f9CTivgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IGqew4kX5NA/YDfTYcnqAoI/AAAAAAABEiU/jDVZgU64RAQGk7MToDlCxPzEe0f9CTivgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2b.jpg" /></a></div>This is the other one with the flap on the other side. Below are some instructions on how to put it together:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37X6C65ac14/YDfTYTmsQYI/AAAAAAABEiY/DTDSStkq_jo0g67LpKVN95YNmCXsSytJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37X6C65ac14/YDfTYTmsQYI/AAAAAAABEiY/DTDSStkq_jo0g67LpKVN95YNmCXsSytJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><div><b>Project instructions:</b></div>This is what you need: I made mine out of a piece of mat board that was 12 by 12 inches, but you could make it equally well out of a piece of A4 strong card, or by slightly adjusting the sizes out of 81/2 by 11 card.<div>The bit that will make the cover is cut to 11 3/4" by 6 1/2" and scored at 4 1/2, 4 5/8 and 4 3/4; - so 3 score lines with 1/8 between them, this is to provide a slight curve when folded with space to hold the things inside. Then you score again at 9 1/8, 9 1/4 and 9 3/8 the space that is left is for the flap. I rounded the corners, but that is not needed, I just like the look of it. For the pockets you need 2 pieces of 3 1/4 by 4 1/2 . Cut at an angle by measuring 2 1/2 along the short side, making a mark and then cutting a straight diagonal edge to the bottom corner. For the closure you need to cut 4 larger (I used a 1" circle punch) and 6 smaller circles. Glue 2 larger and 3 smaller ones on top of one another like a little tower. The smaller ones will "lift" the larger ones from the backing, to provide the space for your ribbon or twine closures. Once everything is covered with paper they are then fitted to the cover with the help of eyelets. There are many tutorials on YouTube on how to do this, here is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpccndRzfEA" target="_blank">a link</a> to one. I decided to round the corners of my pockets, as they are cut at an angle, you can't do that with a corner rounder punch, so I just used one of the circles to draw around.</div><div> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIFL8vhvaeY/YDfTY76910I/AAAAAAABEic/UV1A8OQQ40E4p11bsTfC7BV8Y6p-bAv4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIFL8vhvaeY/YDfTY76910I/AAAAAAABEic/UV1A8OQQ40E4p11bsTfC7BV8Y6p-bAv4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a><br />After your basic construction is done, all you need to do is cover it all with papers of your choice. As I said at the start I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/968559579/spring-is-in-the-air-vintage-style?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Spring is in the Air</a> collection that matches the freebie, but obviously you can use any papers you like.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NG-yFL7noDw/YDfTYxoBPJI/AAAAAAABEig/rNhGr9mIcu4_rEpYue-KfCYa8J4ndWhAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NG-yFL7noDw/YDfTYxoBPJI/AAAAAAABEig/rNhGr9mIcu4_rEpYue-KfCYa8J4ndWhAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>The little book that fits inside is made from papers that are approx. 5 3/4 by 5 3/4 folded in half and then stitched together with a simple 3 hole pamphlet stitch. I always like to zig-zag around my projects, but of course that is totally optional. There are about 4 or 5 double pages, some design and some coffee stained as you can see below.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KlexImsZawY/YDfTZPUHKoI/AAAAAAABEik/BPjE_xkisTgW9spJ2iAaMT05DhNY3TSbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KlexImsZawY/YDfTZPUHKoI/AAAAAAABEik/BPjE_xkisTgW9spJ2iAaMT05DhNY3TSbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>Below just a few close ups still, I decorated with a mix of embellishments of the freebie and the collection and some laces and cheese cloth.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-piliAbC6-cE/YDfTZo96QXI/AAAAAAABEis/WBJx_t8QhhwWX4FLgKFtnTTzZQoH39S7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-piliAbC6-cE/YDfTZo96QXI/AAAAAAABEis/WBJx_t8QhhwWX4FLgKFtnTTzZQoH39S7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3IpLkgtaqog/YDfTZgmc8hI/AAAAAAABEio/3kRRZI-plwU4zu6MxYOG3T05fuU7C6tugCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3IpLkgtaqog/YDfTZgmc8hI/AAAAAAABEio/3kRRZI-plwU4zu6MxYOG3T05fuU7C6tugCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f0DpsnbBW9E/YDfTZ0UnhvI/AAAAAAABEiw/OzPKgtRIatYXcQpr2wys6CIoWJABsg_jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f0DpsnbBW9E/YDfTZ0UnhvI/AAAAAAABEiw/OzPKgtRIatYXcQpr2wys6CIoWJABsg_jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQ_uioMNWbU/YDfTXW_5zsI/AAAAAAABEiI/YiXFBgc-b2gJIXMdf-7nxmZZBcQyoLtwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQ_uioMNWbU/YDfTXW_5zsI/AAAAAAABEiI/YiXFBgc-b2gJIXMdf-7nxmZZBcQyoLtwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkOiiy388Ds/YDfTSQUFO6I/AAAAAAABEiA/xPCQ8HwjVzET_2zva_L1x-9oKjS8RwHGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkOiiy388Ds/YDfTSQUFO6I/AAAAAAABEiA/xPCQ8HwjVzET_2zva_L1x-9oKjS8RwHGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>And here are some of the tags still that I made to fit in the pockets. They are just made with left over bits of the paper and then decorated in a similar way as the pockets of the folders.<br /><p>And now for the freebie, like usual, if you want the full resolution for printing please email me as the file is too large to add to a blog. All you need to do is <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6f0XzTf-cH4/YDfdZ1b-GoI/AAAAAAABEjM/LDHvukvaGHslQdirITIJ5sutaSQCcrO8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6f0XzTf-cH4/YDfdZ1b-GoI/AAAAAAABEjM/LDHvukvaGHslQdirITIJ5sutaSQCcrO8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Well, that's it for today. Thanks for your visit and happy crafting!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4s53x8R5oUc/YDfdzxInQYI/AAAAAAABEjU/mVRXJZdWvkk7teFnP41GKxzDjTMyOlLYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4s53x8R5oUc/YDfdzxInQYI/AAAAAAABEjU/mVRXJZdWvkk7teFnP41GKxzDjTMyOlLYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-64348838926027276682021-02-09T20:40:00.000+00:002021-02-09T20:40:06.972+00:00Some easy Valentines project tutorials and a freebie<p> Hello friends, I am back much quicker than I usually am, but that is because Valentines day is getting so close already and I wanted to share some projects with you that use my new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/945002004/romantic-roses-vintage-style-junk?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Valentines Collection</a>, it's called Romantic Roses, and I have created a freebie for you to go along with it.</p><p>The projects are easy and use mostly tags. Here's the first one:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46SArMl-_UM/YCLkn2X7LBI/AAAAAAABEBM/3YXmSEtSSpI1Wp2hnP-pjmSevZms_8CtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46SArMl-_UM/YCLkn2X7LBI/AAAAAAABEBM/3YXmSEtSSpI1Wp2hnP-pjmSevZms_8CtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>This is a little wallet, made from a size 12 tag. These tags are 10.5 inches tall and 5 1/8" wide. If you don't have one of these you could of course cut one from A4 (8.5 by 11") card, or 12 by 12 scrapbook paper. Next you score the tag along the long side at 3 7/8 and 7 3/4", which leaves the rest to form the flap.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--a2jJaMxnDs/YCLkqqaeAXI/AAAAAAABEB4/8qE6Qhzw6twTj_JiUpjQzWkS5x83eMXxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s560/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--a2jJaMxnDs/YCLkqqaeAXI/AAAAAAABEB4/8qE6Qhzw6twTj_JiUpjQzWkS5x83eMXxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>I wanted mine to become like a little pouch to keep some ephemera in, so I cut two pieces of coffee stained paper 2" wide and 3 3/4" high, and accordion folded them every half inch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqylTzV9kz4/YCLkqo-aaWI/AAAAAAABEB0/WmuHXXpW344Tq36A1-BU6tbZAmO8cWBfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqylTzV9kz4/YCLkqo-aaWI/AAAAAAABEB0/WmuHXXpW344Tq36A1-BU6tbZAmO8cWBfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div>I then covered the inside with book paper, leaving the flap for later and then glued the accordion folded bits in place like you can hopefully see from the photo.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MCtlX7h8uY/YCLkqye-FTI/AAAAAAABEB8/yHr8zZmgi-osVRuXUV5K9YVaOcVwqfV3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MCtlX7h8uY/YCLkqye-FTI/AAAAAAABEB8/yHr8zZmgi-osVRuXUV5K9YVaOcVwqfV3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div>Time to start decorating the outside. You can obviously do this in whatever way you like. I took one of my printable papers and cut it to size, covering each little panel with a separate bit. I also sewed around it all, but of course that is totally optional. <i><b>It's much easier to do this before you fold the bottom part of the tag up to form the pocket!</b></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Im25Ir56N3Y/YCLkrUyXZxI/AAAAAAABECA/8S__3dvbLqc1hIyAwmvosH-9wf16bq3gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Im25Ir56N3Y/YCLkrUyXZxI/AAAAAAABECA/8S__3dvbLqc1hIyAwmvosH-9wf16bq3gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>Once you have covered all panels of your tag, fold up the bottom bit and attach to your accordion folded paper strips to form the pocket. Mine closes with a tiny magnet, but you could also tie a ribbon around it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--z2GwO__RP4/YCLoOSev34I/AAAAAAABECs/ysFFl8L3O_APIJ3zS1XkPKivUB6mQm6wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--z2GwO__RP4/YCLoOSev34I/AAAAAAABECs/ysFFl8L3O_APIJ3zS1XkPKivUB6mQm6wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope the photo above makes this step clear. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TRFgpA0YIJ4/YCLkrz2xfmI/AAAAAAABECE/sJPJ9-6gE5AmpuaGytHoOwPGG7DOjCAjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TRFgpA0YIJ4/YCLkrz2xfmI/AAAAAAABECE/sJPJ9-6gE5AmpuaGytHoOwPGG7DOjCAjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>Now all that is left is to decorate your little folder in whatever way you like. Because the papers I used have a shabby chic feel to them I used lace and bits of coffee dyed cheese cloth plus some further elements from the paper collection and freebie. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqWEwowncYg/YCLksMj-FOI/AAAAAAABECI/llTO0NR_YlQd-1-FMDWD2Oq_hOXodRx0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqWEwowncYg/YCLksMj-FOI/AAAAAAABECI/llTO0NR_YlQd-1-FMDWD2Oq_hOXodRx0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div>The next project is a little accordion folded tag booklet. It's made from 3 size 8 tags, but they can obviously be any size. I made a smaller one from the tags that come with the collection also.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScdK0pbx0zw/YCLkshOVuCI/AAAAAAABECQ/6yN9sVRVHWwKhR_53fJY0_-0gO9pO_jjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScdK0pbx0zw/YCLkshOVuCI/AAAAAAABECQ/6yN9sVRVHWwKhR_53fJY0_-0gO9pO_jjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>This is what it looks like from the front<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQXt8VUCLG0/YCLkn_icqtI/AAAAAAABEBU/BGW1pNwitisppq1zlAP4TqaY6Bm3BBUIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQXt8VUCLG0/YCLkn_icqtI/AAAAAAABEBU/BGW1pNwitisppq1zlAP4TqaY6Bm3BBUIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div>And here you can see how it is made, just three tags which you decorate with papers and embellishments. They are then laid out next to each other and then attached with bits of lace. I use <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fabri-Tac-118-56-Medium-Bottle-Clear/dp/B00178MNFO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AHVDY0FYWVEU&dchild=1&keywords=fabri+tack+glue&qid=1612901113&sprefix=Fabri+Tac%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Fabri Tac</a> glue for this which is excellent as it dries super quick and is totally invisible. Most of the decorations used are from earlier freebies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MA-ZWRQNrT8/YCLknyTkpVI/AAAAAAABEBQ/p06shANe1ekn_TrhXGbQ0BJ5I_bDQk0cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MA-ZWRQNrT8/YCLknyTkpVI/AAAAAAABEBQ/p06shANe1ekn_TrhXGbQ0BJ5I_bDQk0cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div>Here is the other side, a bit more grungy, using bits and pieces from my stash. Because the lace binding is flexible, you can fold the tags in a variety of ways, making it fun and interactive.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKcY2uiXlb0/YCLkorebAHI/AAAAAAABEBY/TeazfxfwghAwGcrGFTy5S_Ltaj_y4F3PACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKcY2uiXlb0/YCLkorebAHI/AAAAAAABEBY/TeazfxfwghAwGcrGFTy5S_Ltaj_y4F3PACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div>I have closed it with a little binder clip decorated with some beads and ribbon etc.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFWdiw_D-JU/YCLkpBS87BI/AAAAAAABEBc/zcnMq1A9x2kYhc3mnwOV0TLqEUPkQQ39gCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFWdiw_D-JU/YCLkpBS87BI/AAAAAAABEBc/zcnMq1A9x2kYhc3mnwOV0TLqEUPkQQ39gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/13.jpg" /></a></div>Below is a second smaller one, made in exactly the same way, mostly using just elements from the paper collection that you can find <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/945002004/romantic-roses-vintage-style-junk?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">here</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTK6wGrt-1I/YCLkpLvqBZI/AAAAAAABEBg/b4jxy-VSnUkZbqtaTaBiUthCXqE3mj20gCLcBGAsYHQ/s778/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTK6wGrt-1I/YCLkpLvqBZI/AAAAAAABEBg/b4jxy-VSnUkZbqtaTaBiUthCXqE3mj20gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/14.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>The front<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xwqRott1PU/YCLkpUPszjI/AAAAAAABEBk/iBHLpw614oUm9R5w_BD8UtW_j7yIPg_yACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xwqRott1PU/YCLkpUPszjI/AAAAAAABEBk/iBHLpw614oUm9R5w_BD8UtW_j7yIPg_yACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/15.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>The outside<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hg3ZrB3GkyA/YCLkpzioc3I/AAAAAAABEBs/AeOWAf7m0p0BxT-duGhvZhK4I_EmD0yFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hg3ZrB3GkyA/YCLkpzioc3I/AAAAAAABEBs/AeOWAf7m0p0BxT-duGhvZhK4I_EmD0yFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/16.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> The inside.</span></div><div>The final project is a Valentines card, made entirely with bits from the freebie. I specially added some larger pieces to this freebie, so you can use them for cards.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3MZZvwOaYM/YCLkp3pd-lI/AAAAAAABEBo/-5DXzaKK0I8XryQosbC6pe7A6PGHO-F0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s749/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3MZZvwOaYM/YCLkp3pd-lI/AAAAAAABEBo/-5DXzaKK0I8XryQosbC6pe7A6PGHO-F0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/17.jpg" /></a></div>. All I did was mat it onto a piece of background paper from the collection which I printed on card. Then I added some lace and a little metal embellishment from my stash. I sewed around it and it was done, super quick.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DPwYMJRz2xA/YCLkqEZJxzI/AAAAAAABEBw/3eXU7waOXVU37WHNMtMtS3DjFElBeqATQCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DPwYMJRz2xA/YCLkqEZJxzI/AAAAAAABEBw/3eXU7waOXVU37WHNMtMtS3DjFElBeqATQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/18.jpg" /></a></div>Well, that's it, below the freebie, - like usual you can get the full resolution one for printing by sending me a <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">quick email.</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6eOhTaLdCdQ/YCLuUJktRjI/AAAAAAABEC0/3AKo_wzUZLM4UBQQoe_boto1FLPHShXzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/February%2B11.jpg%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Have a lovely Valentines Day on Sunday and happy crafting</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZFKZDzDerI/YCLurrodl3I/AAAAAAABEC8/mKdgCI0IW1E1AmO1keb-Qa6Ukw8nhpoUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZFKZDzDerI/YCLurrodl3I/AAAAAAABEC8/mKdgCI0IW1E1AmO1keb-Qa6Ukw8nhpoUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-38910429947264917582021-02-05T00:00:00.001+00:002021-02-05T00:00:10.645+00:00Some journal inserts (with video links) and a Friday Freebie<p> Hello friends,</p><p>Let me start by saying that I hope you have had a good start to 2021 so far. Where I am we are still in full lock down, so life is rather quiet, but at least that leaves lots of time for creating.</p><p>Today I want to share a couple of small projects, that are good fun and simple to make. I have used a new downloadable collection from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/934342176/vintage-collage-paper-downloadable-junk?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, plus the freebie you will find at the end of this post, but obviously you could make these with any papers and embellishments you have.</p><p>Rather than give complicated instructions, I will give a brief description with a link to a YouTube video which I used to make mine, though in each case I adapted them to what I wanted to use.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEhlp2v51bE/YBwZslpxRwI/AAAAAAABDvk/l-06_Cbu3C4eTPfYBLszM6bio8QjhDFGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEhlp2v51bE/YBwZslpxRwI/AAAAAAABDvk/l-06_Cbu3C4eTPfYBLszM6bio8QjhDFGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>The first project is a little folder made from one sheet of A4 (8.5/11") paper printed on both sides. I used a little tab to close it and sewed around it, just because I like that look, but that is really not necessary at all.<div>Below is what it looks like from the back:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cF8KcErHexM/YBwddguU4YI/AAAAAAABDww/6rzzuZrGEjcYPRSi0HXkYZnFJtB3EMBcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cF8KcErHexM/YBwddguU4YI/AAAAAAABDww/6rzzuZrGEjcYPRSi0HXkYZnFJtB3EMBcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Here you can see what it looks like from the outside when you open the flap.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8NnrV7eaM8/YBwaRJp_xFI/AAAAAAABDvw/hhBZmtB58A8DEO5Az3MshjtAvUjS0YoPACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8NnrV7eaM8/YBwaRJp_xFI/AAAAAAABDvw/hhBZmtB58A8DEO5Az3MshjtAvUjS0YoPACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div> I embellished it with some bits and pieces that come with the freebie. The flap(on the left) that closes the folder, is a separate bit of paper. Unlike what is shown in the video, I attached mine on the outside, so it looks like a kind of spine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPzU1K4IXj4/YBwaQz-0bsI/AAAAAAABDvs/j_HUwz9hZRot67dmgd7jde4zdA2nN4f7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPzU1K4IXj4/YBwaQz-0bsI/AAAAAAABDvs/j_HUwz9hZRot67dmgd7jde4zdA2nN4f7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the inside, the pockets on the side come about through the construction of the folder as is shown in the video. The front pockets are separate bits, that I decorated with bits and pieces from my stash.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMEtfsAfZw0/YBwaRDYRLjI/AAAAAAABDv0/UNxckukks2UWn1yXWROYBwedZqeWRWb2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMEtfsAfZw0/YBwaRDYRLjI/AAAAAAABDv0/UNxckukks2UWn1yXWROYBwedZqeWRWb2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div>And here are the tags that fit in the pockets, the larger ones are part of the collection, the smaller ones are cut with a large punch and then decorated with bits from the collection and other bits from my stash.<div>Here is the link to the videos (there are two) that describe how to make a folder like this, though the finished look is very different. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgUFeHyyqUs" target="_blank">Video 1</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0utBUAd_eVU" target="_blank"> video 2</a></div><div><br /></div><div>On to project number two, this is a little origami folder, again heavily adapted, but in principle the same as described in the video linked further down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ98R-sPAJ4/YBwdMrKNQJI/AAAAAAABDwQ/qE2wbjvMDuMcsim_SPe0D--1nDXmoXBggCLcBGAsYHQ/s887/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ98R-sPAJ4/YBwdMrKNQJI/AAAAAAABDwQ/qE2wbjvMDuMcsim_SPe0D--1nDXmoXBggCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>I made mine from a piece of 11.5 by 11.5 sugar paper (trimmed to a square from an A3 piece). It was a rather nasty yellow colour, so I inked all the edges and then covered all the sides with papers from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">the collection</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHGzfXbOMX8/YBwdNX4ncBI/AAAAAAABDwU/Zd8pXA3lAIgIvYHX2NFnW3sIIuQAF6IFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHGzfXbOMX8/YBwdNX4ncBI/AAAAAAABDwU/Zd8pXA3lAIgIvYHX2NFnW3sIIuQAF6IFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the back of it. These clever folders have 6 pockets, two on the outside , two right on the sides, and two on the inside. If you watch the video it will all become clear. Making the folder this size meant that the tags in the freebie are just the right size to fit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4quA4xCd_U/YBwdNskGqxI/AAAAAAABDwY/B4mD8HUl8pUW0RU855OHNnmtd-cN9WkKACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4quA4xCd_U/YBwdNskGqxI/AAAAAAABDwY/B4mD8HUl8pUW0RU855OHNnmtd-cN9WkKACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the inside of my folder, it looks quite different than the ones in the videos, but that is because I covered the inside pockets with extra paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iUoIz0TCkoU/YBwkrHRTK9I/AAAAAAABDxU/bXmPLC0j3SMSY4Gw2fi7M5jleLSmVarXACLcBGAsYHQ/s667/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iUoIz0TCkoU/YBwkrHRTK9I/AAAAAAABDxU/bXmPLC0j3SMSY4Gw2fi7M5jleLSmVarXACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Asf8gvyNfc/YBwkyYhio1I/AAAAAAABDxY/caF3BYws25AhnbcwAYaL0KOIZga5PFu3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Asf8gvyNfc/YBwkyYhio1I/AAAAAAABDxY/caF3BYws25AhnbcwAYaL0KOIZga5PFu3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div>Above you can see all the tags that fit in those pockets, plenty of space for journaling if you decide like I did to insert this folder in a larger journal.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRwp-OqKet4/YBwlQdZqHHI/AAAAAAABDxk/KlyYcIpEmIsRt89xX756sOignUz5D6EUACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRwp-OqKet4/YBwlQdZqHHI/AAAAAAABDxk/KlyYcIpEmIsRt89xX756sOignUz5D6EUACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>I made a larger matching journal card still from one of the elements that come with the main collection and both fit into a matching pocket that is part of a journal I am working on, but more about that at some other point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b3EXrNI5TMI/YBwl3Q2zLCI/AAAAAAABDxs/QGRC8uAW62IMXZmiFNMad60eNZm-q1TsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b3EXrNI5TMI/YBwl3Q2zLCI/AAAAAAABDxs/QGRC8uAW62IMXZmiFNMad60eNZm-q1TsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div>Above you can see the journal page with the matching pocket. And here is the link to the video that describes how to construct the little origami folder :<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2PstrI4Ges&t=1160s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2PstrI4Ges&t=1160s</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And below finally is the freebie which like usual you can get in full resolution if you <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rmUBKQNHHM/YBwmrKEAVjI/AAAAAAABDx0/IR38bvG0ugwZN-X2m3xICEoQjrqF8L5uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/freebie-January-2021.jpg-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rmUBKQNHHM/YBwmrKEAVjI/AAAAAAABDx0/IR38bvG0ugwZN-X2m3xICEoQjrqF8L5uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/freebie-January-2021.jpg-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy and happy crafting!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qElVw7ZhLs/YBwm5M5jECI/AAAAAAABDx4/31EVH23QzN8kubNu_-Dd1NB8w_-6ph04QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qElVw7ZhLs/YBwm5M5jECI/AAAAAAABDx4/31EVH23QzN8kubNu_-Dd1NB8w_-6ph04QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-43043086808579129232020-12-29T21:38:00.008+00:002020-12-29T21:38:58.419+00:00New Beginnings, a big thank you and the final freebie of this year<p> Dear friends, Hope you are all keeping well and healthy. I did not want to end this year without one final post to say a big thank you for all your lovely comments and visits during this very strange and different year.</p><p>I know Christmas itself is over, but I like to celebrate right through the 12 Days of Christmas, so today I am sharing my final Christmas journal for this season. It is a bit more grungy than some of my other journals and I used a mix of one of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/905654374/grungy-christmas-digital-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank"><b>downloadable Christmas Collections</b></a> and vintage papers, mostly from<a href="https://papergarden.fi/gb/paper-garden/1988-pg-christmas-calendar-2020-vintage-journal-kit.html" target="_blank"> Paper Garden Finland</a>. Below some photos with brief descriptions of how I put it together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgQQw2CBNHU/X-uW9jI9-RI/AAAAAAABDLw/W-lVzgL7rxUx86DZ9UBM1uxmm5WDPy9IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/BED5608D-B299-466D-9834-4CAC974BED04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgQQw2CBNHU/X-uW9jI9-RI/AAAAAAABDLw/W-lVzgL7rxUx86DZ9UBM1uxmm5WDPy9IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/BED5608D-B299-466D-9834-4CAC974BED04.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is the cover, the journal is Travelers Notebook size (roughly 8 1/4 by 4 1/4") it has one insert stitched inside the cover on my sewing machine and then I zig zagged right around the out side. As you can see it closes with some crinkly seam binding and I collaged and stitched some bits and pieces from my stash to decorate the front.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRtG-zmN0lk/X-uYEbWlV8I/AAAAAAABDL4/hqSYonUh5DMZSZiMZhuPPL5ONUdGg7cJACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/CC4143C4-A38A-4366-9347-DC9C87C63B9F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRtG-zmN0lk/X-uYEbWlV8I/AAAAAAABDL4/hqSYonUh5DMZSZiMZhuPPL5ONUdGg7cJACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/CC4143C4-A38A-4366-9347-DC9C87C63B9F.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>A large tag fits inside a full length pocket made from one of the papers in the collection. I sewed around both the tag and the paper that makes the pocket and then glued around 3 sides onto the cover from the inside. The closure ribbon is glued behind it. Hope this all makes sense.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAvXt2H1k0Q/X-uZJRtB1ZI/AAAAAAABDMA/nTZg-qaJsr8Dm0BZQII79q-uDnY8U8j-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_4604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAvXt2H1k0Q/X-uZJRtB1ZI/AAAAAAABDMA/nTZg-qaJsr8Dm0BZQII79q-uDnY8U8j-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_4604.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is another large pocket that has two flaps, each holding a pocket too, so the whole thing is very interactive with lots of space for journaling cards, smaller tags etc. I used various images from some of my other<b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/898392854/vintage-christmas-fussy-cuts-tickets-and?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Christmas Collections</a></b> and freebies to decorate these flaps and pockets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_r-MCiqY2Y/X-uaQZiFhzI/AAAAAAABDMI/oQk-XYSht1g-F26_xjE-SU-pSqLn2CfzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_4605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_r-MCiqY2Y/X-uaQZiFhzI/AAAAAAABDMI/oQk-XYSht1g-F26_xjE-SU-pSqLn2CfzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_4605.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Another double page with a little fold out booklet that tucks inside another pocket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Hz8kpVXakE/X-ua21sRLJI/AAAAAAABDMQ/8hAybtckjxAe3p6pqkkE9m-vISconzDtACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_4606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Hz8kpVXakE/X-ua21sRLJI/AAAAAAABDMQ/8hAybtckjxAe3p6pqkkE9m-vISconzDtACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_4606.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Some of the vintage papers sewn inside</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gByjRQJvYUg/X-ubPvCK6TI/AAAAAAABDMY/h9s8Thgrnb8RzNs0qnEyZrBZi4lZ_bAzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_4607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gByjRQJvYUg/X-ubPvCK6TI/AAAAAAABDMY/h9s8Thgrnb8RzNs0qnEyZrBZi4lZ_bAzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_4607.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">And here a bookmark or tag that fits under a belly band enhanced with some lace.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JASVCI2nWZU/X-ubvVXWfSI/AAAAAAABDMg/Sy3XITC-uIElmeZTwTp2WSk6AQ4FTxsDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1888" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JASVCI2nWZU/X-ubvVXWfSI/AAAAAAABDMg/Sy3XITC-uIElmeZTwTp2WSk6AQ4FTxsDQCLcBGAsYHQ/w369-h400/IMG_4609.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here you can see some of the tags and journal cards that fit in the pockets.</div>Below is an image from one of the embellishment papers that comes with the <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/905654374/grungy-christmas-digital-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Christmas collection</a></b> so you can see what I used for some of the tags etc.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-szZUYMyEV7k/X-udVidiPEI/AAAAAAABDMw/-ugRr4C9PUkcDrj9A47erx7POCn0niE2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1140/il_1140xN.2717897208_oabe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1140" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-szZUYMyEV7k/X-udVidiPEI/AAAAAAABDMw/-ugRr4C9PUkcDrj9A47erx7POCn0niE2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h452/il_1140xN.2717897208_oabe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Now the freebie I put together for you matches this pretty well, and even though Christmas is now over, I hope you can still use some of them for your winter projects or otherwise use them for Christmas in another year.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iv485qIj56k/X-ud5lkcq-I/AAAAAAABDM4/IxIr1nHHnPQ9iEQe9mdvN10vu-Brd1sIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/December%2B6.jpg%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iv485qIj56k/X-ud5lkcq-I/AAAAAAABDM4/IxIr1nHHnPQ9iEQe9mdvN10vu-Brd1sIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/December%2B6.jpg%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" /></a></div><br />Like usual, if you want the full resolution for printing, just <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>me and I will finish by wishing you all a very happy and creative New Year!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for your visit like always</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lCAjwwbA0w/X-uezrS9uuI/AAAAAAABDNA/r3Hu9IGXhbkk1gpcnL0Spx1UC3DN1DiAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" height="131" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lCAjwwbA0w/X-uezrS9uuI/AAAAAAABDNA/r3Hu9IGXhbkk1gpcnL0Spx1UC3DN1DiAACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h131/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-84250405956171144462020-12-04T00:00:00.003+00:002020-12-04T08:31:51.532+00:00A Merry Little Christmas and a sad announcement for A Vintage Journey<p>Hello all and welcome.</p><p>Let me start by saying this is going to be a somewhat unusual post in more ways than one, but sometimes we have to bite the bullet, so bare with me..</p><p style="text-align: left;">This time of year usually brings us festive cheer and a focus on seasonal projects to inspire and motivate us leading into the winter and up to Christmas. </p><p style="text-align: left;">2020 no doubt has brought us all many different kinds of opportunities and challenges and while many people are able to enjoy their hobbies and pastimes, others have suffered greatly as we all know on so many different levels. For me and many others, what has become particularly noticeable is how we, as a creative community, seem to have changed our habits using the internet and over past months a wider use of differing social media platforms has allowed many to reach into each other's studios and meet together to learn and share our creations in a fascinating variety of distanced ways. Internet relationships for many seem not to have suffered but blossomed allowing us to diversify and explore hobbies and interests we might never have had before. Even though personally I largely boycott Facebook and Twitter as poisonous places of polarisation, I do use Instagram as many of you know, even though it is owned by Facebook. My only design team in this past year has been A Vintage Journey, and as Brenda says in her post there, "AVJ has always tried to be a place to motivate, inspire and share creations within a likeminded community, a place to teach and learn, to excite and stretch the boundaries of our imaginations. But within this new world we live in and the changes to how we interact, blogging seems to be less popular than it was. It can be a very time consuming way to 'show and tell' whilst elsewhere 'like' buttons that are quicker and easier to express our feelings enable us to move around the community in much faster ways. It is, therefore, with great sadness that we have seen fewer visits, entries and communications on our very successful blog and feel it is time to close it down and give ourselves time to see out the pandemic and watch with interest how the community relates to the changes it has brought to how we will all operate in the future".</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b>Reading the comments here, I am adding a quick post script, I am not closing my own blog, this is about the Vintage Journey Blog and challenges only!!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">As the creative guides we decided to come together for one last challenge to share small ATC creations that focus on that Christmas cheer we look forward to and some nostalgic reflection in saying goodbye.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So I will share two different ATCs created for this challenge, the first just to say goodbye to the challenges at AVJ and the second as a contribution to the "Merry Little Christmas" theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FX4Gil8WmH8/X7uv8Ix8SWI/AAAAAAABCV0/cpC4L87utasTSrmI4VhwSU7--YrmT3IoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s537/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FX4Gil8WmH8/X7uv8Ix8SWI/AAAAAAABCV0/cpC4L87utasTSrmI4VhwSU7--YrmT3IoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">For this first one, I pulled out some of my Tim Holtz stash, because in the first years of AVJ we were mainly a Tim Holtz inspired challenge. I created a mixed media type background and then collaged some other elements, the "found relative" paper doll girl, to symbolise the friendships we all formed in our years designing for the challenge, my fellow creative guides there really have become like a new family of friends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMbnotmfbLU/X7uxWcrCgwI/AAAAAAABCV8/Fx9JScGxbjADfSMPW3AxNlfJPInoN32_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMbnotmfbLU/X7uxWcrCgwI/AAAAAAABCV8/Fx9JScGxbjADfSMPW3AxNlfJPInoN32_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>I did some stitching around the edges, added some old book page and the word create, for more than anything that's what AVJ has done over the years, encourage us to create, just for the joy of it.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MUY6KzyJNUs/X7uxz5jNfTI/AAAAAAABCWE/CXi-smIOUvU808QU6j9sNbs40qSnN0HhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s624/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MUY6KzyJNUs/X7uxz5jNfTI/AAAAAAABCWE/CXi-smIOUvU808QU6j9sNbs40qSnN0HhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>I added some shadow with a Stabilo All pencil to add some more depth, and finished the collage composition with a wax seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8rl--H-aMM/X7uyJFmza8I/AAAAAAABCWM/1YEMX39zPdksWIytInr0lUrm7SzjzjGAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s558/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8rl--H-aMM/X7uyJFmza8I/AAAAAAABCWM/1YEMX39zPdksWIytInr0lUrm7SzjzjGAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>For my second ATC, I again created a mixed media background, but this time added some collage elements from one of my own paper collections on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_uJbcF74Pc/X7uy8HuaPjI/AAAAAAABCWU/hpqBxO1tfQc3k0ydaTRtECyjj7tak_T9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s626/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_uJbcF74Pc/X7uy8HuaPjI/AAAAAAABCWU/hpqBxO1tfQc3k0ydaTRtECyjj7tak_T9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>This one was finished in a very similar way. I chose the word Peace, because more than anything I hope that this Christmas, fear, anxiety and uncertainty will be replaced by some peace in people's hearts and minds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEhCKV8OsKU/X7uy9jc7weI/AAAAAAABCWY/5IymbOAGZ10Lwz0hlODXOeROTiucGx14QCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEhCKV8OsKU/X7uy9jc7weI/AAAAAAABCWY/5IymbOAGZ10Lwz0hlODXOeROTiucGx14QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Well, that's it for now. If you would like more detail on the challenge or feel tempted to play along for one last time, please head over to the <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/12/merry-little-christmas-and-important.html" target="_blank">Vintage Journey Blog</a>, where there is of course also loads of inspiration from my teamies.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IqGIzk3ahAg/X7uzgQt81jI/AAAAAAABCWk/cDtMj82_BukJxQOJk3dRgdsF7fkqCYZ2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IqGIzk3ahAg/X7uzgQt81jI/AAAAAAABCWk/cDtMj82_BukJxQOJk3dRgdsF7fkqCYZ2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/0.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting here like always, stay safe and well, and keep crafting and creating!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yuFMgccnr4c/X7u0mB2HnjI/AAAAAAABCWs/LPYnFqqdCXQtUU55cL9Vu1HdFqGaXn6MACLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yuFMgccnr4c/X7u0mB2HnjI/AAAAAAABCWs/LPYnFqqdCXQtUU55cL9Vu1HdFqGaXn6MACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-74549718006631501422020-11-27T00:00:00.001+00:002020-11-27T00:00:10.622+00:00Small is beautiful, - A Christmas project and a freebie<p> Hello friends and welcome. Christmas is coming ever closer and I am in full Christmas creating mode. But before I continue, let me start by saying that I hope that all my American friends and followers had a great Thanksgiving!</p><p>First off I am showing a couple of Christmas cards I made recently, I show them because they kind of relate to the main project I am sharing with you today:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH8tLCf6pBo/X7_LkamiAuI/AAAAAAABCh0/BLWotk64huEaiPGudXw0G58DeP3vqiQvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH8tLCf6pBo/X7_LkamiAuI/AAAAAAABCh0/BLWotk64huEaiPGudXw0G58DeP3vqiQvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I made these cards with a combination of some Tim Holtz 3D embossing folders and 3D embosslets and some of my own papers available in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/861658723/christmas-joy-junk-journal-ki?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>I made the card bases from Kraft coloured file folders which I cut to size. I then was left with a strip of the folder, about 4" high and about 17" wide when folded open. This formed the base for the little notebook folder I am showing below: This project is similar to one I shared a while back <a href="https://astridsartisticefforts.blogspot.com/2020/11/christmas-is-coming-little-file-folder.html" target="_blank">here</a>, just simpler and quicker to do. Perfect to make as little gifts for friends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c4ZIZ9CwM7M/X7_N07FD_RI/AAAAAAABCh8/z759vfrnDMs6Ma-C8GL9rR1wqMtgXAfRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c4ZIZ9CwM7M/X7_N07FD_RI/AAAAAAABCh8/z759vfrnDMs6Ma-C8GL9rR1wqMtgXAfRQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Let me quickly talk you through how I put it together:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i1JgxElxrEA/X7_OD6QOW2I/AAAAAAABCiA/mDO3k7KkjCgqLAsqMZTylz-aDRIG5fWsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="500" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i1JgxElxrEA/X7_OD6QOW2I/AAAAAAABCiA/mDO3k7KkjCgqLAsqMZTylz-aDRIG5fWsgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h342/IMG_0029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Start with a strip of a file folder, roughly 4" high, score at 4" from each side and also 1/4" on each side of the centre fold of the file folder strip, this will be the place where you will sew in your little notebook.</p><p>Next cover each panel on both sides with your chosen papers cut to size. Make pockets on some of the panels, create tags or little journal cards to put in the pockets, and then embellish as you like. Below I will show you what I did and at the end of the post you will find a freebie that you can use as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-miBcTuzobh8/X7_QKRs-u5I/AAAAAAABCiQ/YXOjLd0Bvk8QysAeglNM5o9p5PyAzVkYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="500" height="582" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-miBcTuzobh8/X7_QKRs-u5I/AAAAAAABCiQ/YXOjLd0Bvk8QysAeglNM5o9p5PyAzVkYQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h582/IMG_0022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I started by sewing right around the outside of my strip and inked all the edges. Here is the first panel, it has a side pocket made with an element from one of my Etsy collections, you can find it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/898392854/vintage-christmas-fussy-cuts-tickets-and?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a> The journal card which you can see more clearly in the last photo was collaged with elements of that same collection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFeZE9zquJk/X7_QKHaT9TI/AAAAAAABCiM/hp4mOxUuYyIjobKVtyyUb5NHDbiwcucnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFeZE9zquJk/X7_QKHaT9TI/AAAAAAABCiM/hp4mOxUuYyIjobKVtyyUb5NHDbiwcucnwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here you can see the next two panels, again one with a side pocket and one with a wider pocket at the bottom. The background papers are from another collection <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896584181/christmas-digital-kit?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZKzOTs8Ceo/X7_QKepmS4I/AAAAAAABCiU/Qlj9EijgcUoKCSFnlquZxv_0BNFQ6EcRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="500" height="546" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZKzOTs8Ceo/X7_QKepmS4I/AAAAAAABCiU/Qlj9EijgcUoKCSFnlquZxv_0BNFQ6EcRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h546/IMG_0024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here you can see the front of the notebook that I sewed inside. I used coffee stained papers, cut to size and folded in half. The notebook has 8 double pages and I simply sewed it in the centre with my sewing machine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hg5IRSkveyc/X7_QK2da1wI/AAAAAAABCiY/ZPULMVz2ijIaNu6GLe9h6o2Ua3HXLDiAACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hg5IRSkveyc/X7_QK2da1wI/AAAAAAABCiY/ZPULMVz2ijIaNu6GLe9h6o2Ua3HXLDiAACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_0025.jpg" /></a></div>Here is the panels at the back of the notebook, again with a collaged tag inside. The tag was cut with a large decorative tag punch. I will link some of the products I used at the end of the post.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CVfmaSMGd4/X7_QLG73qXI/AAAAAAABCic/AdjwtYmc3fs6tzAOaiWULfTXSL5V-Y1OgCLcBGAsYHQ/s590/IMG_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CVfmaSMGd4/X7_QLG73qXI/AAAAAAABCic/AdjwtYmc3fs6tzAOaiWULfTXSL5V-Y1OgCLcBGAsYHQ/w542-h640/IMG_0026.jpg" width="542" /></a></div>Here is the final panel, again with a large pocket at the bottom, and below finally some of the tags I made.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0U_DAi1a-zg/X7_QLASHeWI/AAAAAAABCig/EPET-dRGbYcMzS1qdvKeg6_R3B4Um8gygCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0U_DAi1a-zg/X7_QLASHeWI/AAAAAAABCig/EPET-dRGbYcMzS1qdvKeg6_R3B4Um8gygCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And here finally is the freebie. I put that together after I finished the project, so have not actually used any of the tags and embellishments here, but you could easily use them in a similar way. Like usual, if you want the full resolution one for printing just <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L45M_j_7sZ0/X7_UxMgawrI/AAAAAAABCi0/_qq-8QhsC1knvr5vFpDng249MPpQvKg3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/freebie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L45M_j_7sZ0/X7_UxMgawrI/AAAAAAABCi0/_qq-8QhsC1knvr5vFpDng249MPpQvKg3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h452/freebie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>And just in case you are interested in some of the products I used, I will list them below, I have no affiliation with any of the linked shops, they are really just there for your convenience, specially for my UK visitors.</p><p>Kraft coloured file folders: <a href="https://www.paperstone.co.uk/filing-archiving/manilla-folders-files/tabbed-folders/q-connect-tabbed-folders-170gsm-foolscap-buff-pack-of-100/p-93783?p1=M9N2MiJNsAs1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETwvrAbsyqOGAUYBkPPkuV0QfsO2fTqmDhlzS4Uuor3znSETakLavZAaAj01EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Here</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Q-Connect-Tabbed-Folder-Foolscap-KF01578/dp/B003LHK1RQ" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Tim Holtz 3D embossing folder (used in cards): <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/664249---sizzix-3-d-texture-fades-embossing-folder---engraved-by-tim-holtz-124443-p.asp" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Tim Holtz Embosslets: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JNPT4M9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08C6TRJ7G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Decorative tag punch: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vaessen-Creative-Different-Projects-Scrapbooking/dp/B01MRX2BF9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TZFPJ0MSGVZP&dchild=1&keywords=vaessen+creative+craft+paper+punch&qid=1606406947&sprefix=Vaessen%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3" target="_blank">here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Well, that's it for now, thanks for your visit and happy crafting!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PXvKmiD9TM/X7_YEtHL1hI/AAAAAAABCjA/TTinl7zy3TI-RH8LkL7k5Ew6YkzPWgLBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PXvKmiD9TM/X7_YEtHL1hI/AAAAAAABCjA/TTinl7zy3TI-RH8LkL7k5Ew6YkzPWgLBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-70480592656070128322020-11-06T00:00:00.135+00:002020-11-06T00:00:00.279+00:00Christmas is coming, a little file folder tutorial and a freebie<p> Hello friends, - now that Halloween is over and winter here in the Northern Hemisphere is just around the corner, I though I would put my attention to a Christmas project, - so this is what I came up with:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6as-kOkSAg/X6KKXz6VX7I/AAAAAAABBpk/rgQuOS10zyYkp_W8D-2_DBLXYbQeF4tFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6as-kOkSAg/X6KKXz6VX7I/AAAAAAABBpk/rgQuOS10zyYkp_W8D-2_DBLXYbQeF4tFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUmkRWefEok/X6KKbDWkSII/AAAAAAABBpo/j8XO19D_QBAaysNQMd2NL8yOcT7O8BETQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUmkRWefEok/X6KKbDWkSII/AAAAAAABBpo/j8XO19D_QBAaysNQMd2NL8yOcT7O8BETQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div>A little folder, made from an old file folder with multiple pockets and a notebook sewn into the middle.<div>I'll show you more photos of the finished project toward the end of the post, but first a quick tutorial, really in response to the many emails I receive from visitors telling me how they appreciate them, - so thanks for that!<br /><p>It all started with a simple Kraft coloured file folder:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5a6yn1MY_2A/X6KLUo4IMwI/AAAAAAABBp0/9GviCcFoZzkJ1h8uTj9OM36JdrflQ-ZFACLcBGAsYHQ/s667/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5a6yn1MY_2A/X6KLUo4IMwI/AAAAAAABBp0/9GviCcFoZzkJ1h8uTj9OM36JdrflQ-ZFACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I opened it, folded it in half, closed it again and then cut off the tabs on the side using my trimmer, as the photos below will hopefully show:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--H7v0e0e5iM/X6KLvwqQ70I/AAAAAAABBqA/vAr-nMx_YlsA1XviXwsUU0myH9SdyNmGACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--H7v0e0e5iM/X6KLvwqQ70I/AAAAAAABBqA/vAr-nMx_YlsA1XviXwsUU0myH9SdyNmGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3HhmCPOU0E/X6KLv1eJ9dI/AAAAAAABBp8/bMdo_AacH5EMMI9dQrK5HzHUrhwBsOkSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3HhmCPOU0E/X6KLv1eJ9dI/AAAAAAABBp8/bMdo_AacH5EMMI9dQrK5HzHUrhwBsOkSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/14.jpg" /></a></div>There are now 4 layers but my trimmer managed to cut through them ok as file folders are usually not very thick.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once the tabs were cut off I opened it again and folded the bottom up to create a pocket. This is a little trickier, so a bone folder is definitely helpful at this stage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHpOcTTX1cA/X6KMsOMOtKI/AAAAAAABBqM/vYY4iX1eTZ0IyUZ-w1w4S9SYVNc-wVOfACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHpOcTTX1cA/X6KMsOMOtKI/AAAAAAABBqM/vYY4iX1eTZ0IyUZ-w1w4S9SYVNc-wVOfACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/15.jpg" /></a></div>Next you need to fold the sides in towards the centre, leaving a gap in the middle to sew in the notebook. This is a stage you could easily leave out, and just keep your project as a little tag folder only.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-roxXg9oMnjw/X6KNOu8NnAI/AAAAAAABBqU/lplYGFFL0DMDLlsOt3HBAUkvdvrc5mW1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-roxXg9oMnjw/X6KNOu8NnAI/AAAAAAABBqU/lplYGFFL0DMDLlsOt3HBAUkvdvrc5mW1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/16.jpg" /></a></div><br />To make it easier to fold your project into a booklet, I found it helps to cut a little slit in the pocket fold as you can hopefully see from the photo above<div><br /></div><div>Now I like the look of sewing with projects like this, but you could easily just glue. So either sew or glue everything in place. If just using glue, run a thin line of strong glue on the inside of your fold lines and then glue the sides but leave the top open. If you sew, you can zig zag right around three sides, but leave the top open also. Next glue your 4 pockets, or using a wide zig zag stitch sew them like I did. The open top is for 4 additional pockets, you can punch a notch with a circle punch to make it easier to get the tags in and out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now all you need to do is cover everything with papers of your choice, make your tags and you are done. I hope the photos below will show more or less what I did, but obviously the possibilities are endless.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oqYOJFYB1UQ/X6K896IjlZI/AAAAAAABBsc/QLX_3WidXpsvZ5OBfbTqDe27YcREymzFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oqYOJFYB1UQ/X6K896IjlZI/AAAAAAABBsc/QLX_3WidXpsvZ5OBfbTqDe27YcREymzFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the side flaps folded in. I used my latest <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896584181/christmas-digital-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Christmas Collection</a>, as I wanted to make a Christmas themed folder, using both the background papers and all the embellishments that come with the kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SWdWaAhbezY/X6K8-C6YXeI/AAAAAAABBsg/vR-SF2xkobgIV-5kPA1Hw-cZ73p2HOtPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SWdWaAhbezY/X6K8-C6YXeI/AAAAAAABBsg/vR-SF2xkobgIV-5kPA1Hw-cZ73p2HOtPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Here you can see the inside pockets on the left of the note book.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3Mut3tPK38/X6K8-QJd9FI/AAAAAAABBsk/wUiZ64XZ1BIp4sbi7tlze-E_R7u5zHd_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3Mut3tPK38/X6K8-QJd9FI/AAAAAAABBsk/wUiZ64XZ1BIp4sbi7tlze-E_R7u5zHd_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Here is the front cover of the notebook, the inside pages are just plain coffee dyed paper.<div>I just folded this paper cut to size and then sewed it in with my sewing machine, but again you could do this by hand using a pamphlet stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ckUuecMEUF4/X6K_HcfYNAI/AAAAAAABBtQ/vDWBoT7FJtAdKRjObZXxb-2y482NlnT7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ckUuecMEUF4/X6K_HcfYNAI/AAAAAAABBtQ/vDWBoT7FJtAdKRjObZXxb-2y482NlnT7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Here you can see the centre of the note paper with a simple running stitch holding it in place<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1rRPklXF9is/X6K8-mOcMmI/AAAAAAABBso/mROczTmJ0LMlV2miAPpXfXnyrAbCNQaBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1rRPklXF9is/X6K8-mOcMmI/AAAAAAABBso/mROczTmJ0LMlV2miAPpXfXnyrAbCNQaBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the tags that fit in the top pockets, they are slightly larger than the ones that fit in the inside pockets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SJ4Mro0zhsw/X6K8-1KiB3I/AAAAAAABBss/cbGVRsSUYDgNdRiNaNd3d7Bdi4eS4n8OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SJ4Mro0zhsw/X6K8-1KiB3I/AAAAAAABBss/cbGVRsSUYDgNdRiNaNd3d7Bdi4eS4n8OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>And here you can see some of these smaller tags inside their pockets on the right of the note book.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QLO2xyfvhjU/X6K_0AT4YcI/AAAAAAABBtY/O9Jj9mSRZAUU7DkRvTUnyByWVZ4-PtqsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QLO2xyfvhjU/X6K_0AT4YcI/AAAAAAABBtY/O9Jj9mSRZAUU7DkRvTUnyByWVZ4-PtqsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div>Here finally is the back of the booklet, I fitted a piece of paper and some lace around the spine to hide the stitching from the notebook. I fitted some seam binding underneath that to close the booklet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's it, and here finally is the freebie that you have been waiting for, enjoy, and like usual, just <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a> to get the full resolution sheet for printing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0nJLqEQSeDk/X6LAuX8rtkI/AAAAAAABBtg/xqcMUEi920YHhLQGT1hN1Y-4S95-QhioQCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/November-6.-for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0nJLqEQSeDk/X6LAuX8rtkI/AAAAAAABBtg/xqcMUEi920YHhLQGT1hN1Y-4S95-QhioQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/November-6.-for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Happy crafting and thanks for your visit like always.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYQghqQUWdc/X6LBIyb7noI/AAAAAAABBto/B9d9u7ifX7ckUYeEAjfn9tsAVaEIjbSswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYQghqQUWdc/X6LBIyb7noI/AAAAAAABBto/B9d9u7ifX7ckUYeEAjfn9tsAVaEIjbSswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-3764077641346035012020-10-30T00:00:00.009+00:002020-10-30T00:00:11.594+00:00Tag Friday for A Vintage Journey<p> Hello friends, - it's the last Friday of the month and that means that when it's a month with 5 Fridays, like this one, we have a Tag Friday over at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/10/october-tag-friday.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey.</a></p><p>Well, tags are always fun to make and as I was making a tag to add to a journal anyway, I decided to play along.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbYCPS2bo2I/X5Lg-5fV2HI/AAAAAAABA34/tIzTxY29ACw33oWAmyycrWtcsozybEzpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbYCPS2bo2I/X5Lg-5fV2HI/AAAAAAABA34/tIzTxY29ACw33oWAmyycrWtcsozybEzpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>I started by creating the leave that I wanted to use as the focal point for my tag. On some strong card I played around with my Distress Inks and Sprays until I had more or less the colour I wanted, and then I cut and embossed the leave with one of Tim Holtz's 3D Embosslets (at least I think that's what they are called).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAYcv6I7xbI/X5Lg-4vwU4I/AAAAAAABA38/6GEm0NmWtIkOfwRS647xcnka6AcdPt0WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAYcv6I7xbI/X5Lg-4vwU4I/AAAAAAABA38/6GEm0NmWtIkOfwRS647xcnka6AcdPt0WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>Next I glued a couple of old book pages together to give them some strength, cut out a tag shape and then zig zagged around it with my sewing machine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UfGwok9GIVQ/X5Lg_AEBJHI/AAAAAAABA4A/xa7CcPCVxvQj4xf4L1KeGDwthbVHhOh_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s603/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UfGwok9GIVQ/X5Lg_AEBJHI/AAAAAAABA4A/xa7CcPCVxvQj4xf4L1KeGDwthbVHhOh_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div>The final steps were to add some scraps of paper and other collage elements that were flying around my desk, including the leave of course and then I just inked around the edges and that was it. I'll leave you with some more photos and if you would like to get some further tag inspiration, do head over to <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/10/october-tag-friday.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey</a><div>to see the fabulous tags my teamies have created.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g42AuKIGooY/X5Lg_lMWFfI/AAAAAAABA4E/BFDGAGrcb1km43kf22CtdAG5IezYFMhmACLcBGAsYHQ/s667/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g42AuKIGooY/X5Lg_lMWFfI/AAAAAAABA4E/BFDGAGrcb1km43kf22CtdAG5IezYFMhmACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj2fbzAjeEU/X5Lg_qURT7I/AAAAAAABA4I/MAz6WWAWciYAf32-Fkkf1gsSGTVzBB-KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s771/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj2fbzAjeEU/X5Lg_qURT7I/AAAAAAABA4I/MAz6WWAWciYAf32-Fkkf1gsSGTVzBB-KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for your visit, stay safe and happy crafting!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fokg9Hk1O8/X5Lir_YQKiI/AAAAAAABA4c/ARfLnrzePwky3qAmPiEDc6Lk48XhitpDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fokg9Hk1O8/X5Lir_YQKiI/AAAAAAABA4c/ARfLnrzePwky3qAmPiEDc6Lk48XhitpDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-32946585338363144552020-10-23T00:00:00.085+01:002020-10-23T00:00:00.124+01:00Card tutorial for A Vintage Journey, some journal pages and a collaboration freebie<p> Hello friends,</p><p>Today I am posting an extensive card tutorial on the <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/10/creative-cardmaking-with-astrid.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey Blog</a>. This is what it looks like:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mVmDkIAC-3Y/X4RrwivPASI/AAAAAAABAMI/VRi0Am-2J84L1f5gK1rvSBmwThKxsJc1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s649/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mVmDkIAC-3Y/X4RrwivPASI/AAAAAAABAMI/VRi0Am-2J84L1f5gK1rvSBmwThKxsJc1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div>For the focal image of the card, which in fact turned into the cover of an Autumn journal I am working on, I used one of the girls from the freebie you can find at the end of this post. This freebie was created in collaboration with my friend <a href="https://marjiekemper.com/" target="_blank">Marjie Kemper</a>. She is a wonderful mixed media artist that runs a number of online classes including a recently started <a href="https://marjiekemper.com/mixed-media-art-membership-group/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Art Membership Group</a> in which she offers a resource library too. It was for that resource library that she asked me to create the freebie, which links to one of the monthly challenges that are also part of this group. There is currently a waiting list to join, but if you are new to mixed media, I'm sure it would be worth joining the group. (I am not a member myself, but have done classes with Marjie in the past and have met her in person, and can assure you she is a wonderful person and amazing artist).<div>Below I will show you how I used the card in the end for my journal cover, and also some pages, using some of the freebie images and other pages from last week's freebie and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/873474766/faded-autumn-journal-kit-companion-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">my latest Etsy collection</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJdPEZ5sGS8/X4xRoUyKg8I/AAAAAAABAoY/f2xQHW17AnctHrf0_2ej6GciNAVPLdbAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s585/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJdPEZ5sGS8/X4xRoUyKg8I/AAAAAAABAoY/f2xQHW17AnctHrf0_2ej6GciNAVPLdbAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the cover, created with strong Kraft card and covered with some paper from my stash. And below some of the inside papers, decorated with a whole mixture of things, some altered journal cards using bits and bobs from my stash, some stamping and some elements from my collection on Etsy. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1JYD5-Pt2s/X4xRoE-m74I/AAAAAAABAoU/oYZ0PwAyph0NBq464d22F4Kn9X3MkLAOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1JYD5-Pt2s/X4xRoE-m74I/AAAAAAABAoU/oYZ0PwAyph0NBq464d22F4Kn9X3MkLAOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GToSGujpQj0/X4xRoVCM43I/AAAAAAABAoQ/yqDtDuTHEJIucilh-K-JZb9Fjc5hGoxEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GToSGujpQj0/X4xRoVCM43I/AAAAAAABAoQ/yqDtDuTHEJIucilh-K-JZb9Fjc5hGoxEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPBomXYmEAY/X4xRpAiAR7I/AAAAAAABAoc/2fb598guC30NqTnUDNKBT95iQCqjyygEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPBomXYmEAY/X4xRpAiAR7I/AAAAAAABAoc/2fb598guC30NqTnUDNKBT95iQCqjyygEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qqawi03b1yA/X4xRpsH7EBI/AAAAAAABAog/Kh05Sku8d1klg197FNooZfG9n2H4522cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s715/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qqawi03b1yA/X4xRpsH7EBI/AAAAAAABAog/Kh05Sku8d1klg197FNooZfG9n2H4522cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VAkv9z4ipng/X4xRqO8PsZI/AAAAAAABAok/_Ies9JXsl3g25bOMD114t-LPGMx_OmcowCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VAkv9z4ipng/X4xRqO8PsZI/AAAAAAABAok/_Ies9JXsl3g25bOMD114t-LPGMx_OmcowCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xr0atZ2haA/X4xRqr8Cw1I/AAAAAAABAoo/iiRXDMs9BoEOhcjopPfIOooE9UcyNARHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s719/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xr0atZ2haA/X4xRqr8Cw1I/AAAAAAABAoo/iiRXDMs9BoEOhcjopPfIOooE9UcyNARHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Well, that's it as far as the journal is concerned, so here is the freebie, and like usual, if you want to get a high resolution copy, just <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eYhEP9QjTxc/X4Rwg6gCYOI/AAAAAAABAMc/-JDhRajky8ciMCrRxVrBolUVMeox0sIDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/for-blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eYhEP9QjTxc/X4Rwg6gCYOI/AAAAAAABAMc/-JDhRajky8ciMCrRxVrBolUVMeox0sIDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>If you are interested to find out how I made the journal topper, do head over to <b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/10/creative-cardmaking-with-astrid.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey</a></b><br /><p style="text-align: center;">That's it for today, thanks for your visit and happy creating!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xIa_iyE4W0g/X4xUhbhKrpI/AAAAAAABAo4/urM2usdsEh4Gcfiu65iSNaQ1A6GP2m6igCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xIa_iyE4W0g/X4xUhbhKrpI/AAAAAAABAo4/urM2usdsEh4Gcfiu65iSNaQ1A6GP2m6igCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-43819168323904922962020-10-16T10:43:00.002+01:002020-10-16T10:43:51.784+01:00Friday Freebie and a mini tutorial<p> Hello friends,</p><p>Today I have a little project to share with you and a freebie as the title of this post would suggest.</p><p>The project is a little notebook, (roughly passport size) created with help of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/873474766/faded-autumn-journal-kit-companion-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">latest collection</a> on Etsy. This little notebook will become part of a larger journal I am working on. More on that at some later stage. To be honest, the freebie was created, because I wanted some more embellishments to go with the collection, so now you can enjoy them, whether you decide to get the collection or not 😄</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_w3ESGkwPvk/X4lnIkgf-TI/AAAAAAABAbo/5wThy_PyiZwsyLdaCzjpe3DSutRo9uaCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_w3ESGkwPvk/X4lnIkgf-TI/AAAAAAABAbo/5wThy_PyiZwsyLdaCzjpe3DSutRo9uaCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>The notebook cover was made with a little file folder that is part of the collection. I cut it out, sewed around the edges, folded it in half and then made some inside pages with the help of a mix of papers from the collection and some coffee dyed paper. I sewed them in with a simple 3 hole pamphlet stitch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vin4ugohO0/X4lnIdM0blI/AAAAAAABAbg/fQ5lAMew8cIa3kjxrRD7IWFYqgou_GNkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vin4ugohO0/X4lnIdM0blI/AAAAAAABAbg/fQ5lAMew8cIa3kjxrRD7IWFYqgou_GNkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div>A double page with some of the elements that come with the collection and a pocket, which is the height of the pages, created with coffee dyed thicker (160gms) paper.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCW0nPweXpY/X4lnIh4wJxI/AAAAAAABAbk/qwCdxCvrgtsyax8VV4NNchf6Ey2gpy2AwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCW0nPweXpY/X4lnIh4wJxI/AAAAAAABAbk/qwCdxCvrgtsyax8VV4NNchf6Ey2gpy2AwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div>Another double page. Since putting this booklet together, I have toned down the music behind the roses, as I found it too harsh, so this paper in the collection is now slightly different...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3-hLDNLVHk/X4lnJO7hFnI/AAAAAAABAbs/h6RnG78sCxEKWuPZ7eCEAxBmjLK-1UWKACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3-hLDNLVHk/X4lnJO7hFnI/AAAAAAABAbs/h6RnG78sCxEKWuPZ7eCEAxBmjLK-1UWKACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div>Another pocket created with coffee dyed paper and decorated with some lace and one of the embellishments that comes with the collection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nS7BxELGkp4/X4lnJYT3XkI/AAAAAAABAbw/buzLUJ7GKRA0FTjDxH91yliKOsSOQ_7TwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nS7BxELGkp4/X4lnJYT3XkI/AAAAAAABAbw/buzLUJ7GKRA0FTjDxH91yliKOsSOQ_7TwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>And here a final page with another pocket made in a similar way, and one of the tags that fits inside.<div>And here finally is the freebie, like usual, if you want the high resolution version, please <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a>.</div><div>Sorry for this extra step, but the high res version is too large a file to upload here directly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOkOXl5D19A/X4lp8H2LGjI/AAAAAAABAcE/u_eiKqu38HQwnroNI_pHqJH65E3PbZ1WgCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/Freebie-16.10-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOkOXl5D19A/X4lp8H2LGjI/AAAAAAABAcE/u_eiKqu38HQwnroNI_pHqJH65E3PbZ1WgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Freebie-16.10-blog.jpg" /></a></div>Well, that's it for now. Next week I will be back with some pages from the larger journal and a very different freebie. Meanwhile:.....<br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy crafting and stay safe</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggAET3yYJLo/X4lqPo5AfZI/AAAAAAABAcM/Fl7wJkrnDGcGiuMIp-wQ5ei3XBfWtDpOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggAET3yYJLo/X4lqPo5AfZI/AAAAAAABAcM/Fl7wJkrnDGcGiuMIp-wQ5ei3XBfWtDpOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-57138231431285513802020-10-02T00:00:00.114+01:002020-10-02T00:00:00.292+01:00Altered accordion file folder for A Vintage Journey #94<p> Hello lovely visitors, the first Friday of the month has come round at that means a new challenge at<a href=" A Vintage Journey. " target="_blank"> A Vintage Journey. </a>Our host this month is my lovely and talented friend Annie and she has chosen Numbers as her theme. I created a little file folder with accordion pockets inside and filled it with ephemera, all featuring numbers of course.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbZ0aYMJUKg/X23hW8dDVgI/AAAAAAAA_N8/KFJZUD1JRRUjAIXMVeQvVCe8ObXHe-cLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbZ0aYMJUKg/X23hW8dDVgI/AAAAAAAA_N8/KFJZUD1JRRUjAIXMVeQvVCe8ObXHe-cLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here you see the folder and all the ephemera, mostly made from scraps, that fit inside. But before I go on, let's see what Annie has to say about her challenge:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: #f5fffb; color: #595959; font-family: Inconsolata; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;">"Numbers is our challenge theme for this month and we would like to see them being a focal point in your entries. </div><div style="background-color: #f5fffb; color: #595959; font-family: Inconsolata; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;">You can use stencils, die cuts, fussy cuts or rub ons, rust them up, use texture paste or paint them, the decision is yours as long as the numbers are prominent. Just remember to create your project in one of our preferred styles: vintage, shabby, mixed media, art journaling, industrial, timeworn or steampunk."</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, my little file folder started from a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/876701507/shabby-chic-file-folder-and-tag-digital?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1" target="_blank">new collection on my Etsy shop</a>, I cut it and sewed around the edges, so it looked like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31GFFADlzw4/X23jHiRK0lI/AAAAAAAA_OE/7yNOY14qa04C-TsRtKmJYlABkTRJF_R3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31GFFADlzw4/X23jHiRK0lI/AAAAAAAA_OE/7yNOY14qa04C-TsRtKmJYlABkTRJF_R3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next I added some texture with the help of one of my Tim Holtz stencils and texture paste and when that had dried added scraps of rice paper, diecuts, some stamping and of course lots of inking with Distress Inks, so now it looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CWiQy4vDXp0/X23jka8zLPI/AAAAAAAA_OM/I8RY9a18ApgzFWiZl5qiNOdhe2T73OqcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CWiQy4vDXp0/X23jka8zLPI/AAAAAAAA_OM/I8RY9a18ApgzFWiZl5qiNOdhe2T73OqcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>For the inside I added an accordion pocket folder, there are many different ways of doing this, but I used a very easy method: I folded 3 A4 pieces of paper in half length wise, laid them on top of each other and then cut them to the width and height of the folder, making sure the fold was at the bottom. I glued the the left and right side of each together, to form pockets and then glued them on top of each other by running a strip of glue around the middle of each. The first and last one were then glued to the folder, so it looks like this:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b-HG53acKs8/X23lHxdkDFI/AAAAAAAA_OU/97OcYTurgaEgbbRwO-iop1vAfZqGIzONACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b-HG53acKs8/X23lHxdkDFI/AAAAAAAA_OU/97OcYTurgaEgbbRwO-iop1vAfZqGIzONACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4a.jpg" /></a></div>Then the real fun started, with creating all the pockets and ephemera that fit inside. I am still in the process of making more of them, but here are just some photos of a few of them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gtm-5hJFaMg/X23lwBfqQAI/AAAAAAAA_Og/oLgJ2jyZqJ4RMix-M2EMCbTBz3EriS6VACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gtm-5hJFaMg/X23lwBfqQAI/AAAAAAAA_Og/oLgJ2jyZqJ4RMix-M2EMCbTBz3EriS6VACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>The pocket of this one is made from a large circle, cut with a circle die. I found a tutorial on Youtube on how to make pockets like this, without using a die, you can find it<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ3l_Au0byo&t=656s" target="_blank"> HERE</a> if you are interested.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-knsy3kNKEVE/X23lwDwBKVI/AAAAAAAA_Oc/JK2vZYI--uM-GRmF_HaYchrRyMbTFJIngCLcBGAsYHQ/s513/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-knsy3kNKEVE/X23lwDwBKVI/AAAAAAAA_Oc/JK2vZYI--uM-GRmF_HaYchrRyMbTFJIngCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div>Here is a different example, in a more shabby chic style. Because of the theme of our challenge, I added numbers of course as part of my embellishing, numbers really are so versatile and always add a fun touch I think.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1S7uTbSYzFk/X23lwNGTEDI/AAAAAAAA_Ok/5HtaAzNX7okkfACKr-dja7Fb5Fc2OKlogCLcBGAsYHQ/s658/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1S7uTbSYzFk/X23lwNGTEDI/AAAAAAAA_Ok/5HtaAzNX7okkfACKr-dja7Fb5Fc2OKlogCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div>This photo shows a little book I made to fit in one of the pockets. Below you can see the inside of that.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yrqv-DzILZI/X23lwj73olI/AAAAAAAA_Oo/B3vMN-2mJu4vZWM-BZKhKcVEQSxFDEp7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yrqv-DzILZI/X23lwj73olI/AAAAAAAA_Oo/B3vMN-2mJu4vZWM-BZKhKcVEQSxFDEp7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQtLkrhQJVw/X23lxO58n3I/AAAAAAAA_Os/CsgVKnIrmQAoua2T2bLeCg6rwJuKaP7mwCLcBGAsYHQ/s639/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQtLkrhQJVw/X23lxO58n3I/AAAAAAAA_Os/CsgVKnIrmQAoua2T2bLeCg6rwJuKaP7mwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Here finally is a pocket made from old book pages. Again, there are numerous examples of how to do pockets similar to this on Youtube, so I won't write a long tutorial for that here.</div><div><br /></div><div>I finished my folder by closing it with some ribbon and added a charm, it could make a lovely gift for someone who is into junk journaling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nt4cmdCXiP0/X3RqnheQHxI/AAAAAAAA_qA/UMQrrL-zn50EzWu0lHe0Xv9ZHRyl1H-lgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nt4cmdCXiP0/X3RqnheQHxI/AAAAAAAA_qA/UMQrrL-zn50EzWu0lHe0Xv9ZHRyl1H-lgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's it for now, hopefully you feel inspired to join our challenge and if you have not done so yet, do visit <b>A Vintage Journey</b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/10/numbers.html" target="_blank"> to see what all my talented teamies have created.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting like always and happy October, - stay safe!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9plT-t03GwA/X23n8lUePrI/AAAAAAAA_O8/_ECG5JSpOj4Lnog7tx3-Ij2GcmVPCRAWACLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9plT-t03GwA/X23n8lUePrI/AAAAAAAA_O8/_ECG5JSpOj4Lnog7tx3-Ij2GcmVPCRAWACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p></div></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-75992844397636011972020-09-27T05:00:00.010+01:002020-09-27T05:00:04.838+01:00Sunday Funday with a freebie<p> Hello everyone and welcome! I decided to do a post today to share some fun projects with you, and a fun project needs a fun freebie too of course, so here goes:</p><p>Regulars will know that I love creating journals, but they take a long time and are a lot of work, so I created a new small collection for my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=851236518" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> which you can use to create the kind of project I will show, or you can make it part of a journal too if you want.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Z_i98DofnI/X292pWAUSGI/AAAAAAAA_XM/VTT3pBAjoNI4Aho6K0ul5wwe4UUN08MIACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Z_i98DofnI/X292pWAUSGI/AAAAAAAA_XM/VTT3pBAjoNI4Aho6K0ul5wwe4UUN08MIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>It's basically a little file folder you can fussy cut and with it come loads of tags and little cards.<div>I like to make the little folders into pockets, by putting accordion elements inside. If you come back here on Friday October 2 I will show you more detail of how I do that.</div><div>I am also on a stash busting mission, so at the moment I am making lots of different kinds of pockets, that can be filled with little tags, cards or whatever else you may have in your stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3xEircUpgc/X294EjK6dqI/AAAAAAAA_Xc/qot2pNo2SRwUpP2EtYT4Z9kj7781WHBjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3xEircUpgc/X294EjK6dqI/AAAAAAAA_Xc/qot2pNo2SRwUpP2EtYT4Z9kj7781WHBjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> Here I am mostly using elements that come with this new collection. If you are interested, you can find it <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/876701507/shabby-chic-file-folder-and-tag-digital?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iT7u42Ln1Ys/X2936FlX_dI/AAAAAAAA_XY/Z3qZ-DoLJiAo20cYkj6q9u91djPG2MsKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iT7u42Ln1Ys/X2936FlX_dI/AAAAAAAA_XY/Z3qZ-DoLJiAo20cYkj6q9u91djPG2MsKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br />I have been making, in fact mostly mass making, two different kinds of pockets, one kind is made from leftover scrapbooking papers, here is an example</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1NHqK6dmosQ/X294gf_bdsI/AAAAAAAA_Xo/O3ZGKz1OkiQxQoQ9LRiRvmkvSTciiaHfACLcBGAsYHQ/s538/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1NHqK6dmosQ/X294gf_bdsI/AAAAAAAA_Xo/O3ZGKz1OkiQxQoQ9LRiRvmkvSTciiaHfACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Friday I will share a link to a tutorial on how to make these.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The other kind of pocket is made out of old book pages, many junk journalers will have stacks of these, I certainly do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh9xTPjlxMg/X295D2NEzlI/AAAAAAAA_Xw/xWNjzytX8RYxleQ-eZGht3hmgl1jMuJWACLcBGAsYHQ/s701/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh9xTPjlxMg/X295D2NEzlI/AAAAAAAA_Xw/xWNjzytX8RYxleQ-eZGht3hmgl1jMuJWACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div>I found ideas of how to make this on several YouTube channels, here is a link to one option: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDI186JY11s&t=475s" target="_blank">Triple Pockets</a><div>Or here is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lEYkL4K4ww&t=360s" target="_blank">another one</a>: I basically combined them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now as to the freebie, below is an example of how to make a little fun envelope, using some of the elements, that will then neatly fit into the pockets show above:</div><div>Here first of all is the freebie, so you can see what I'm talking about:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4CHZwIaYLIA/X2961cV2LyI/AAAAAAAA_YE/a1IwE6r5hHYKFolNZcjCP7IP61_1LIkhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4CHZwIaYLIA/X2961cV2LyI/AAAAAAAA_YE/a1IwE6r5hHYKFolNZcjCP7IP61_1LIkhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/for-blog.jpg" /></a></div>And here you can see how I cut out and then glued together one of the little envelopes:<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBMoriBs-Ss/X296iU2XsEI/AAAAAAAA_X8/jXHtmHbVgB04rVOEZImFMlVYxO7uQW3GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBMoriBs-Ss/X296iU2XsEI/AAAAAAAA_X8/jXHtmHbVgB04rVOEZImFMlVYxO7uQW3GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The front</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm4PooEgLHc/X297L_QLssI/AAAAAAAA_YM/cpWgcmZua0ctKOiY-TAERjmUmFzaUqb4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm4PooEgLHc/X297L_QLssI/AAAAAAAA_YM/cpWgcmZua0ctKOiY-TAERjmUmFzaUqb4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The back with one of the little circles, used as a closure, by just gluing down the bottom half so the little flap can be tucked underneath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ORshyCt-0MQ/X297knxrGnI/AAAAAAAA_YU/wIYfi9uwT8YkopodMfk9QoCqhO_cfesKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s598/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ORshyCt-0MQ/X297knxrGnI/AAAAAAAA_YU/wIYfi9uwT8YkopodMfk9QoCqhO_cfesKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The little tags fit neatly inside the envelopes, and then the whole thing can be tucked into one of the larger pockets as a little interactive surprise.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, that's it for today, I hope I have given you some ideas with this little project. I think these little file folders can be a fun gift for a crafty friend, or indeed be an element you insert into a journal.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Like usual, if you would like to get the high resolution version of the freebie for printing, just email me by clicking <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">here</a>:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpOGQ7AsJpY/X298zBJZ_XI/AAAAAAAA_Yc/NbAJ7Oh-o3UZ8cQdPHO9GCfZEliuTEo4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpOGQ7AsJpY/X298zBJZ_XI/AAAAAAAA_Yc/NbAJ7Oh-o3UZ8cQdPHO9GCfZEliuTEo4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-61422574087510515292020-09-12T18:53:00.000+01:002020-09-12T18:54:36.387+01:00Autumnal Envelope booklet (Tutorial and a freebie)<p> Hello friends, hope you are all well and happy.</p><p>Here the weather has turned decidedly autumnal and with that I was inspired to create a booklet/folder thingy in an autumnal mood. I used my latest Etsy collection which you can find <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/851236518/autumn-splendour-vintage-style-junk?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank"><b>HERE.</b></a> I also used some of the freebies which you will find at the end of this post.</p><p>So here goes:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60jIew06jkM/X1z-Xe6SanI/AAAAAAAA-h8/UsU4cYGZUVwsFtWJcYXBC7nyhqCblALbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s568/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60jIew06jkM/X1z-Xe6SanI/AAAAAAAA-h8/UsU4cYGZUVwsFtWJcYXBC7nyhqCblALbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>It's made in a very similar way as the booklet you can see in my previous post. The cover is made by simply sliding two envelopes into each other as you can see on the picture below.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WP3pvVbgcTw/X1z-0pWESSI/AAAAAAAA-iA/14z0zSeB3acRAIaZNWVDqrL2bidqBoMcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WP3pvVbgcTw/X1z-0pWESSI/AAAAAAAA-iA/14z0zSeB3acRAIaZNWVDqrL2bidqBoMcQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The next step is to cover both the out and the inside with bits of your chosen papers, carefully cut to size. For the outside of my cover I chose to sew around it, and add a dry embossed spine and some lace. I then decorated further with some elements from the freebies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYPUhwyQSag/X10Eu_wgAEI/AAAAAAAA-iE/_UsiJ04Tp2Ep1J8c3p1AHvqXCXlYvEBnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYPUhwyQSag/X10Eu_wgAEI/AAAAAAAA-iE/_UsiJ04Tp2Ep1J8c3p1AHvqXCXlYvEBnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><p>On the inside cover I made a little pocket with a flap. The closure is a punched out shape, I think it's called fishtail or something, sadly no longer available, but you can of course use any kind of punch, you just need to make sure you only glue down the bottom half, so the flap can slip under the top half. On the right side of the picture above you can see the cover of the little booklet I sewed inside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qeyRz_H-tQY/X10GLvp6SlI/AAAAAAAA-iI/dkqA5ygIKo4jBUsbC7m37YesFJNfPXjiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s664/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qeyRz_H-tQY/X10GLvp6SlI/AAAAAAAA-iI/dkqA5ygIKo4jBUsbC7m37YesFJNfPXjiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><p>Here you can see some of the journal cards that come with the collection and that fit inside the pocket. I just rounded the corners and inked around the edges.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lFAal4fX70M/X10GperyaGI/AAAAAAAA-iM/EjMePpdLrscdHhFLtV7MpMKrBQTbkHCpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lFAal4fX70M/X10GperyaGI/AAAAAAAA-iM/EjMePpdLrscdHhFLtV7MpMKrBQTbkHCpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><p>Here is the inside of the booklet, I did some subtle stenciling on the inside of the covers, but left the inside coffee dyed pages blank for notes or journaling.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D49YXC0t5Ng/X10HIxLto5I/AAAAAAAA-iQ/yiZe6ZlhAn4mzSmM9lxxVcolqNG2YkYIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s569/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D49YXC0t5Ng/X10HIxLto5I/AAAAAAAA-iQ/yiZe6ZlhAn4mzSmM9lxxVcolqNG2YkYIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And here is the back cover. I made a belly band and made two little envelopes (one of them you will fiind in the freebie, the other is part of the collection), and filled them with some further journaling cards and tags.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4bHIZvEHeM/X10HsDEexyI/AAAAAAAA-iU/RbfxUYhYo98KMYOx8td-und3zfygCsL0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4bHIZvEHeM/X10HsDEexyI/AAAAAAAA-iU/RbfxUYhYo98KMYOx8td-und3zfygCsL0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><p>And here is a selection of the journaling cards. The larger ones fit inside the large pockets of the envelope covers. The one on the left is a piece of one of the papers that I folded in half to make into a note card.</p><p>And here finally is the freebie. Like usual, just pop me <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">an email</a> if you want the high resolution one for printing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QrSSolWjd_8/X10JKqCwakI/AAAAAAAA-iY/b07zH8yGoxE4BJauHNeDNPQiNn_SKNpwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/Autumn%2Bsplendour%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QrSSolWjd_8/X10JKqCwakI/AAAAAAAA-iY/b07zH8yGoxE4BJauHNeDNPQiNn_SKNpwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Autumn%2Bsplendour%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" /></a></div><p>Well, that's it for today. Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and perhaps it gave you some new ideas. Happy crafting and thanks for your visit!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CY3yKLyZroo/X10JteJ17mI/AAAAAAAA-ic/26JeWFl-A_InCqAkWEkHk_8KEhpr9GIKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CY3yKLyZroo/X10JteJ17mI/AAAAAAAA-ic/26JeWFl-A_InCqAkWEkHk_8KEhpr9GIKACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-71950617162417067392020-08-29T16:12:00.000+01:002020-08-30T09:10:52.255+01:00Holiday project tutorial and a freebieHello lovely friends,<br />
Today's post starts with a bit of a personal story. I have just returned from a holiday in the Netherlands. We had set up a home exchange with a family there well over a year ago, and despite everything, decided to go ahead with it, and yes we had a great time, but it was so, so hot, something we who live in Scotland, are not used to. So while there, sweating in about 34 degrees centigrate, and feeling too hot to go on many outings, I decided to design a new Christmas collection for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>, full of snowy pictures and wintry elements. Can't say it made me feel much cooler, but at least it distracted my mind for a while :o) So today I am sharing a couple of projects I made with it since we are back home again (and in quarantine, as per government regulations), and yes, there is a freebie too to go along with it.<br />
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This is the first project. A little folder made from two C6 envelopes that I slid together, by sticking the pointy flap of one into the opening of the other. I then covered the outside with one of the papers in the collection, that I had cut to size and stitched around all the edges.<br />
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Next I made a little booklet by folding some coffee dyed papers, and used another of the printable papers as the cover, again cutting it to size so it would fit inbetween the two envelopes. I also glued a piece of ribbon that would serve as the closure on each end.<br />
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Here you can see the front of the booklet, I sewed it into the envelope folder with my sewing machine which was easy enough as there are only 4 folded pages in total and it makes for a neat finish.<br />
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I left the inside pages blank for writing or notes, but decorated the inside of the cover with my new favourite stencils (by Tim Holtz).<br />
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As per usual for Tim's layering stencils, you can get them singly in a large size, or in a set of three in the small size. I love how you can layer them over each other using different tones of inks. (I used Gathered Twigs Distress Ink, and Ground Espresso Oxide ink here).<br />
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For the back cover I even combined it with one of Tim's architectural stamps, but it got a bit busy I think...<br />
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After the booklet was sewn in it was time to cover the insides of the folder. I cut the papers and glued them down in such a way to make sure the pockets of the original envelopes stayed in tact, in order to be able to insert journaling cards and tags.<br />
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Finally I cut a strip of paper to glue around the spine of the folder, and hide the sewing. I embossed it with one of my embossing folders and highlighted the raised bits with Treasure Gold. I also added some embellishments, a little tag from the freebies, and a little resin element made with a Prima mold that I painted and sprayed to kind of match the rest of the project.</div>
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The second project was another little folder into which you could insert a gift card, it's even simpler. I just cut a strip of one of the papers, about 8" high and 4" wide and folded it in three as you can see below. I rounded the corners at the top. The flap closes by tucking it under the circle, only half of which is glued down. Hope the picture shows what I mean. I glued it onto some coffee dyed card for strength, and then decorated with bits and pieces from the collection<br />
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Well, who doesn't love to make tags, I certainly do, that's why I made 3 of them while I was at it anyway and like usual they will be part of one of my journals.<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "robotodraft" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><br />
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I used scraps of paper napkins, which I adhered to the book page with collage medium, making sure on this one that some of the book page showed still too. I then added a butterfly and little label (some of these art part of a new downloadable paper collection that is available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>). I glued some coffee dyed cheese cloth underneath the embellishments and along the bottom there is part of a so called snipped rolled, made by gluing bits of scrap lace, paper etc to a strip of book page. At the top I fixed some lace with a couple of tiny staples.</div>
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The second one is made in a very similar way, more snipped roll along the bottom and in the middle some stamped callico fabric glued onto some lace. I forgot to mention that I cut the original pieces in the tag shapes just by hand and then zig-zagged all around them on my sewing machine.</div>
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The 3rd one is again very similar, just with a slightly different lay out. The butterfly here is actually another piece of a paper napkin.</div>
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Here you can see how the tag will fit inside the journal which is a junk journal style travellers notebook. I'll probably post more photos of that at some other point.</div>
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And here you can see how the final tag fits under a belly band.<br />
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Here are a few more of the journal pages using<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/850068175/journal-joy-travellers-notebook-sized?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> my new kit</a>:<br />
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And here finally is the freebie, it's for fussy cutting to embellish pages. To get the full resolution printable one, just <a href="mailto:astrid.maclean@yahoo.co.uk" target="_blank">email me</a>. I often print mine out on sticker paper and then spend a happy evening fussy cutting away, very relaxing :o)<br />
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Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-43721708743801892252020-07-31T00:00:00.044+01:002020-07-31T07:58:50.232+01:00A new journal, a freebie and tag Friday at A Vintage Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello friends, it's hard to believe it is the last Friday of July
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Today I have a number of things to share, as it is tag Friday today over at <b><a href=" http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/07/july-tag-friday.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey</a>,</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">let me start with that. I made this rather grungy tag to become part of an Autumn (sort of) themed journal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6XeWC7OoS0Y/XxXpi36IS0I/AAAAAAAA7Jk/kdd0BFJBLIk6jBrougPO_gRkSNTwKi-DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6XeWC7OoS0Y/XxXpi36IS0I/AAAAAAAA7Jk/kdd0BFJBLIk6jBrougPO_gRkSNTwKi-DgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/5.jpg" /></a></div>Below some details of the tag, I made the background with a mix of Distress colours, did some stamping and then added some die cuts, cut from Kraft card, and an embellishment from my stash that I coloured a sort of coppery colour with Treasure Gold paste.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AKVNescyIZI/XxXpiztouKI/AAAAAAAA7Jo/_TrDPhZ_DrkMFpE5tq1pHMPx4WLhouB4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/IMG_0003%255B1%255D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IO-HFUT1M-I/XxXvFQx5xUI/AAAAAAAA7LQ/4Q7IFFlAEYMwIS0JzGWTBAjwlAhgPMl5wCLcBGAsYHQ/d/1.jpg" /></a></div><div>Here first of all is the cover, it is decorated with some real dried flowers and leaves and a wax seal.</div><div>Below some of the inner pages, like usual with this type of journal, most of the pages are coffee stained printer paper, and then I added a mix of digital images, papers, ephemera, paper napkins and stamping and stenciling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vcZ43Qkf_yE/XxXwqGZoJuI/AAAAAAAA7MU/aZs1J5cJPjI1XJ8AO0LVRhdLuAJ14NdfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/1a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vcZ43Qkf_yE/XxXwqGZoJuI/AAAAAAAA7MU/aZs1J5cJPjI1XJ8AO0LVRhdLuAJ14NdfwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/1a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sdJc-vg3vsY/XxXvHUEnu8I/AAAAAAAA7Lc/XiSExMxaelssYnIzezPN9r5jf5oUhoCjACLcBGAsYHQ/d/4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ASjKE5mWZ8/XxXvIMu9-DI/AAAAAAAA7Lk/Xq89uhYOHssa9oTI6kzOYfe9FKlrTDd9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ASjKE5mWZ8/XxXvIMu9-DI/AAAAAAAA7Lk/Xq89uhYOHssa9oTI6kzOYfe9FKlrTDd9gCLcBGAsYHQ/d/5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHBOKgdmJxw/XxXvIiVE57I/AAAAAAAA7Lo/f-TNwML72y4xvmSL73hwTNvZJw1PMl-kQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHBOKgdmJxw/XxXvIiVE57I/AAAAAAAA7Lo/f-TNwML72y4xvmSL73hwTNvZJw1PMl-kQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6b6PgdsiC5s/XxXvI7ENn7I/AAAAAAAA7Ls/ppvaQGCOLjMdMdvkeWzxXDUlcQ1_6wpGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6b6PgdsiC5s/XxXvI7ENn7I/AAAAAAAA7Ls/ppvaQGCOLjMdMdvkeWzxXDUlcQ1_6wpGQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04qWYw5yyvs/XxXvJG6cNDI/AAAAAAAA7Lw/TVVl46oYgLcPbcWBR2T2t8i20yO6UdBeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04qWYw5yyvs/XxXvJG6cNDI/AAAAAAAA7Lw/TVVl46oYgLcPbcWBR2T2t8i20yO6UdBeQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/9.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, there are lots of pockets, additional tags and journaling cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>And then finally the bit, that I know many of you have been waiting for, - the freebie. It's nature themed I suppose you could say, and will go along well with some of my latest collections in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a></div><div>There are journal cards, embellishments and words, enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoF_0Bd3XTk/XyPBC2-0wII/AAAAAAAA784/5tWs3mYuyAYEGQBR5y291pWY2vYz6bo8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoF_0Bd3XTk/XyPBC2-0wII/AAAAAAAA784/5tWs3mYuyAYEGQBR5y291pWY2vYz6bo8gCLcBGAsYHQ/d/for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Like usual, if you want the hi resolution version for printing, just email me (details in sidebar under contact me)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, that's it for today, happy crafting, thanks for your visit and stay safe and well!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z63YPh9T48/Xx6ImD650DI/AAAAAAAA7qs/PQmcBmKKb1oKmXIRnDHszv7nrvB9Y_G2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z63YPh9T48/Xx6ImD650DI/AAAAAAAA7qs/PQmcBmKKb1oKmXIRnDHszv7nrvB9Y_G2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><span> </span> <br /></div><br />Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-56653074330804008932020-07-17T00:00:00.001+01:002020-07-17T00:00:06.764+01:00A little fold er/notebook and a freebie<div>Hello friends, hope you are all keeping well! Nearly a month has passed already since I last posted here, and since it is Friday, I thought it was probably time to share a little project and a freebie once again, as I know how many of you like these.</div><div>So here first of all, the project with some brief descriptions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUO-MI5grOA/XxB4DAwxY7I/AAAAAAAA63A/hxfaRdN3xIoapQH7Mn6blaZQMGghj3cjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUO-MI5grOA/XxB4DAwxY7I/AAAAAAAA63A/hxfaRdN3xIoapQH7Mn6blaZQMGghj3cjwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/1.jpg" /></a></div>Here you can see the outside of the folder which was made from a brown file folder. I cut it to about 6 1/2 inches high, trimmed of the tab and then folded it concertina style, into 4 equal parts more or less, each measuring about 4 3/4 inches wide. I numbered each of the panels and then cut the papers I wanted to use to size and inked all the edges. The reason I numbered all the panels, is because each one is slightly different in size, and I measured the papers one at the time and numbered them too, thus making sure they all fitted. Hope this makes sense. I then adhered them to all the panels of my folder.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_dvDpWrT_k/XxB4Dhi6Y2I/AAAAAAAA63I/XFpdFXJAh4Uii9_GM6KaRvsBsHIt_Al1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_dvDpWrT_k/XxB4Dhi6Y2I/AAAAAAAA63I/XFpdFXJAh4Uii9_GM6KaRvsBsHIt_Al1QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/2.jpg" /></a></div>Next I created a little notebook, slightly smaller than the folder, out of a mix of printed papers and coffee stained papers. I sewed them together with a 3 hole pamphlet stitch into the actual folder.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gQ_fGGg3HQ/XxB4DXDJZ5I/AAAAAAAA63E/QEW3LmXu328wleLB3IQu2mdOLrIOgukDACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gQ_fGGg3HQ/XxB4DXDJZ5I/AAAAAAAA63E/QEW3LmXu328wleLB3IQu2mdOLrIOgukDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 200px; text-align: left;">Here you can see one of the inside pages.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWWopPcWD3g/XxB4DzEP-NI/AAAAAAAA63M/NBMRQknu7j8w5LM1RknRNgu2cq_1GQNrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWWopPcWD3g/XxB4DzEP-NI/AAAAAAAA63M/NBMRQknu7j8w5LM1RknRNgu2cq_1GQNrQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/4.jpg" /></a></div>On this photo you can see some of the panels and on the left the back of the little notebook.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2KJMYlICLRI/XxB4D54SlWI/AAAAAAAA63Q/prYNY_kZ4FUDB_l0SisF2oE5GPCVeUTdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2KJMYlICLRI/XxB4D54SlWI/AAAAAAAA63Q/prYNY_kZ4FUDB_l0SisF2oE5GPCVeUTdwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/5.jpg" /></a></div>Here you and see how on some of the panels I added pockets, which I then filled with the tags, journaling cards and ephemera you can see below.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CRGQWSpol5Y/XxB4EJ6RcvI/AAAAAAAA63U/ymAxIwLgj20r0JWFaKoG3ROvUmDaQWfigCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CRGQWSpol5Y/XxB4EJ6RcvI/AAAAAAAA63U/ymAxIwLgj20r0JWFaKoG3ROvUmDaQWfigCLcBGAsYHQ/d/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-furdDySoESs/XxB4EQEXm-I/AAAAAAAA63Y/FpNPFYAJ0ds5zRzMba4l4BCYZxI5XSLPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-furdDySoESs/XxB4EQEXm-I/AAAAAAAA63Y/FpNPFYAJ0ds5zRzMba4l4BCYZxI5XSLPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/7.jpg" /></a></div>Here are some of the other panels on the back of the folder when they are folded out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mQg1Y_zYg0/XxB4E2aD-cI/AAAAAAAA63c/9y0izl6gwYwSXmuWrYc4grh14C1z5XZ2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mQg1Y_zYg0/XxB4E2aD-cI/AAAAAAAA63c/9y0izl6gwYwSXmuWrYc4grh14C1z5XZ2wCLcBGAsYHQ/d/8.jpg" /></a></div>And the photos above and below show some close ups of the pockets decorated with some elements of the freebie.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXFBAeoSIkw/XxB4FPJUsKI/AAAAAAAA63g/ukZWFpTIoOoRLRdrfKFlHKoNbHzKU1zNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXFBAeoSIkw/XxB4FPJUsKI/AAAAAAAA63g/ukZWFpTIoOoRLRdrfKFlHKoNbHzKU1zNwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/9.jpg" /></a></div><div>The papers I used to decorate this folder are all from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/834322245/vintage-style-downloadable-journal-paper?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1" target="_blank">Garden Grunge Collection</a> in my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank"> Etsy shop</a>, they match the freebie, but of course you can use that with any other papers too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vyQcAjSX8U/XxB4FTOjCyI/AAAAAAAA63k/gdxNRzYNasITgW9ugCFONjGZxNO5aadTACLcBGAsYHQ/s707/freebie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vyQcAjSX8U/XxB4FTOjCyI/AAAAAAAA63k/gdxNRzYNasITgW9ugCFONjGZxNO5aadTACLcBGAsYHQ/d/freebie.jpg" /></a></div><div>Like usual, this is just the low resolution image of the freebie. If you want the high res. version for printing, please email me (see sidebar) and I will send it to you. As you can see there are little tags, tabs to add to tags or journaling cards, postage stamps, and some bits to fussycut and decorate your projects. Enjoy and like always, thank you for visiting!</div><div style="margin-left: 240px; text-align: left;"> xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xAabZaa5_LM/XxB-u2OdMhI/AAAAAAAA64I/yjzodJVvzZYSqYILDXqFQ5nKJD37NUGmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xAabZaa5_LM/XxB-u2OdMhI/AAAAAAAA64I/yjzodJVvzZYSqYILDXqFQ5nKJD37NUGmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 240px; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-32970865896276581772020-06-19T00:00:00.032+01:002020-06-19T00:00:00.416+01:00Tag pocket tutorial and another freebieHello friends, welcome! Today I have a tutorial over at the<a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/06/rustic-charm-bag-for-tag-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> <b>A Vintage Journey</b></a> blog, where I explain in detail how you can create a simple pocket for a tag, like the one I showed as part of our <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/06/rustic-charm.html" target="_blank"><b>June challenge</b> </a>there. Of course you can use such a pocket for ephemera, gift or journaling cards or whatever you like.<div><br /></div><div>Here I am showing just a few more ideas for such pockets that I mostly decorated with freebies I have posted here, including the one from today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O8YJQBLnYK0/XuO5hz4YJuI/AAAAAAAA3r0/QSN2H5N85pgcsrnivGIzYvxw0Ry3_2hGgCK4BGAsYHg/s500/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O8YJQBLnYK0/XuO5hz4YJuI/AAAAAAAA3r0/QSN2H5N85pgcsrnivGIzYvxw0Ry3_2hGgCK4BGAsYHg/d/1.jpg" /></a></div><div>Each one is in a different size, and the beauty of these pockets is, they are super simple to make without the use of any expensive dies.</div><div>Below some close up pictures and brief descriptions:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1m2-Vn8_CXQ/XuO6TkQgwsI/AAAAAAAA3s4/7nTlxOZT85AxQmAuJzsW6nLe7xf-VApOwCK4BGAsYHg/s512/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1m2-Vn8_CXQ/XuO6TkQgwsI/AAAAAAAA3s4/7nTlxOZT85AxQmAuJzsW6nLe7xf-VApOwCK4BGAsYHg/d/6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tag for this pocket was made from one of the papers in my etsy shop. I used a Graphics 45 die for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqtgttYg6zg/XuO6Sf_1MgI/AAAAAAAA3s0/VL8AdpDex3osrMsKmarhh3HnMIGhSGB3wCK4BGAsYHg/s667/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqtgttYg6zg/XuO6Sf_1MgI/AAAAAAAA3s0/VL8AdpDex3osrMsKmarhh3HnMIGhSGB3wCK4BGAsYHg/d/5.jpg" /></a></div>The pocket that it fits into is a matching bit of paper, I used another die to cut the aperture (before gluing it together obviously) and also did some stamping on the inside, to make it look more interesting when the tag is not inside. It is decorated with some elements from the freebie and a piece of lace.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4vJOQiMPiHA/XuO6RoBgK_I/AAAAAAAA3sw/9npCgL4wXRUev7gJ5fK_lgdR8o1uLi7tQCK4BGAsYHg/s500/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4vJOQiMPiHA/XuO6RoBgK_I/AAAAAAAA3sw/9npCgL4wXRUev7gJ5fK_lgdR8o1uLi7tQCK4BGAsYHg/d/4.jpg" /></a></div>This pocket is much smaller, again made with papers from my shop. The tag was cut with a large tag punch and decorated with another freebie. The butterfly on the pocket was pinched from another one of the papers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MueJo_0zXJg/XuO6Qg229FI/AAAAAAAA3ss/fNKYHJ3I3vcAmOeLtRaTVM1PrLG8bkckwCK4BGAsYHg/s667/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MueJo_0zXJg/XuO6Qg229FI/AAAAAAAA3ss/fNKYHJ3I3vcAmOeLtRaTVM1PrLG8bkckwCK4BGAsYHg/d/3.jpg" /></a></div>This tag is more grungy. I used a Tim Holtz #8 tag from Mixed Media Heavy stock and used The Baroque stamps and distress spray inks and oxides to make the background and then more freebies to decorate.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSTRv29sPzU/XuO6PAY2y7I/AAAAAAAA3so/U287dNzv_sQzkYW8W0xUVTF9xG6S_JS4gCK4BGAsYHg/s667/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSTRv29sPzU/XuO6PAY2y7I/AAAAAAAA3so/U287dNzv_sQzkYW8W0xUVTF9xG6S_JS4gCK4BGAsYHg/d/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The pocket to go along with it is made from Kraft card stock, sewn around the edges and collages with</div><div> scraps of paper.</div><div><br /></div><div>The final pocket I am going to show is one made again from coffee dyed card and decorated with elements from my latest Etsy kit called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/811950168/flower-and-butterfly-collage-digital-kit?ref=shop_home_active_1">Flower and Butterly Collage.</a></div><div><font size="3">It is a kind of gift pocket with a decorative flap.</font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9ilSdCY5L8/XuposO7xtCI/AAAAAAAA4NI/cbcwOsWjZpwYYuJMNacuu9nE4SOxiE55ACK4BGAsYHg/s667/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9ilSdCY5L8/XuposO7xtCI/AAAAAAAA4NI/cbcwOsWjZpwYYuJMNacuu9nE4SOxiE55ACK4BGAsYHg/d/7.jpg" /></a></div> This is the front, the flap closes with a velcro tab</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRzlpTfnm6c/Xuppb82qPbI/AAAAAAAA4PE/gLsT6H1xid8QE4BYUf6adfB2-gLkJqzrgCK4BGAsYHg/s667/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="this is the back, the flap fits over the opening and the top" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRzlpTfnm6c/Xuppb82qPbI/AAAAAAAA4PE/gLsT6H1xid8QE4BYUf6adfB2-gLkJqzrgCK4BGAsYHg/d/8.jpg" /></a></div><div><span> </span><span> </span> And here is the back, the flap fits right over the opening at the top</div><div> and you just glue it to whatever side you want to be the back of your pocket.</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Here are some of the little tags and bits that fit inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ba27xpz6Ak/Xupq7afWGmI/AAAAAAAA4QI/by1szO-l4bg9RttTC-p2zPz0ktl0fvvPgCK4BGAsYHg/s563/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ba27xpz6Ak/Xupq7afWGmI/AAAAAAAA4QI/by1szO-l4bg9RttTC-p2zPz0ktl0fvvPgCK4BGAsYHg/d/9.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And here finally is the freebie, it includes some little element from the new kit, but can be used with anything you like of course:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6rEOlx2MwA/XuprXuX_tAI/AAAAAAAA4Qc/qpx8Skoew48MEAJdoCpICvA7YaCZJrCwACK4BGAsYHg/s707/tags%252C-hearts-and-words-for-blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6rEOlx2MwA/XuprXuX_tAI/AAAAAAAA4Qc/qpx8Skoew48MEAJdoCpICvA7YaCZJrCwACK4BGAsYHg/d/tags%252C-hearts-and-words-for-blog.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Like usual, if you would like a high resolution of this for printing, please email me. I am have been getting so many requests for these lately that I am now using "We Transfer" to send the files, as it is quicker and my internet is slow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's it for now, - you can find the papers to go along with this freebie in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>, and if you want a description of how to make a pocket like this with several step by step photos, please hop over to <b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/06/rustic-charm-bag-for-tag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">A Vintage Journey</a></b> .</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting like always</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Be0GRXMK8nc/XuPScIUHdII/AAAAAAAA3uc/3gY-1Anmg9IfFrUgWx-SWdnXk59eoZjmQCK4BGAsYHg/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Be0GRXMK8nc/XuPScIUHdII/AAAAAAAA3uc/3gY-1Anmg9IfFrUgWx-SWdnXk59eoZjmQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-47470158090218574132020-06-09T16:33:00.000+01:002020-06-09T16:33:31.442+01:00Butterfly freebie ideas used in my journalHello friends, thanks for joining me here today. Can you believe it, two new posts, in one week... Yes it looks as if I may start using blogger a bit more again. In <a href="https://astridsartisticefforts.blogspot.com/2020/06/rustic-charm-for-vintage-journey-90-and.html" target="_blank">my previous post</a> I offered you a freebie and today I want to show you a few options of how you can use it. I think the photos pretty much speak for themselves, but if you have any questions, I am always happy to answer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msvbuNYipfg/Xt-lm9u9nnI/AAAAAAAA3TQ/8kpvWkiYJYk2K0B_L-eFDT97nAtBW-efgCK4BGAsYHg/s500/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msvbuNYipfg/Xt-lm9u9nnI/AAAAAAAA3TQ/8kpvWkiYJYk2K0B_L-eFDT97nAtBW-efgCK4BGAsYHg/d/3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all pages in this journal are made with coffee dyed paper.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLyQ50O0_IA/Xt-laDBO4aI/AAAAAAAA3S0/fklo8BKHHp8kA4xeC5TqoWd5xWJDXGf8ACK4BGAsYHg/s719/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLyQ50O0_IA/Xt-laDBO4aI/AAAAAAAA3S0/fklo8BKHHp8kA4xeC5TqoWd5xWJDXGf8ACK4BGAsYHg/d/2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the butterfly a bit more clearly, I really used them mostly as embellishments. Stencils are by Tim Holtz<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQySptkaQvA/Xt-mdirmkMI/AAAAAAAA3UY/9ZLoUG55uvInbikMPyGCXJ6hoC9MWI70wCK4BGAsYHg/s500/IMG_3692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQySptkaQvA/Xt-mdirmkMI/AAAAAAAA3UY/9ZLoUG55uvInbikMPyGCXJ6hoC9MWI70wCK4BGAsYHg/d/IMG_3692.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I used a smaller one to decorate a pocket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ta2v21GFL0A/Xt-meRGmeOI/AAAAAAAA3Ug/P-P7L0aRqqg89gGoS0iDVfF21V2H4MDUgCK4BGAsYHg/s500/IMG_3687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ta2v21GFL0A/Xt-meRGmeOI/AAAAAAAA3Ug/P-P7L0aRqqg89gGoS0iDVfF21V2H4MDUgCK4BGAsYHg/d/IMG_3687.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-__aZCKMhrQE/Xt-mfQRjB2I/AAAAAAAA3Uo/jS0dddT3TtAUtsIKvWpTnJ2zdpfgndebQCK4BGAsYHg/s500/IMG_3688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-__aZCKMhrQE/Xt-mfQRjB2I/AAAAAAAA3Uo/jS0dddT3TtAUtsIKvWpTnJ2zdpfgndebQCK4BGAsYHg/d/IMG_3688.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FK4cAKYxIw/Xt-mgN08XhI/AAAAAAAA3Us/ObaB9T9l6nsTEVhKCjZfBDtnD7Y0oxG_gCK4BGAsYHg/s500/IMG_3690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FK4cAKYxIw/Xt-mgN08XhI/AAAAAAAA3Us/ObaB9T9l6nsTEVhKCjZfBDtnD7Y0oxG_gCK4BGAsYHg/d/IMG_3690.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYQQ7Ar1760/Xt-mgmu9lXI/AAAAAAAA3Uw/c-HLZ5mCa3cki5wAIZK-rc6ap5JYM6CggCK4BGAsYHg/s500/IMG_3691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYQQ7Ar1760/Xt-mgmu9lXI/AAAAAAAA3Uw/c-HLZ5mCa3cki5wAIZK-rc6ap5JYM6CggCK4BGAsYHg/d/IMG_3691.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often like to add extra little notebooks to my journals, to give more space for more journaling, quotes or like here a space to add things you are grateful for, or as you can see in one of the photos above to make notes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This journal is far from finished, so stay tuned for further ideas and on the left of the photo above, you can see some little tags from a freebie that will be coming your way soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of the other pages, pockets etc are made with papers from collections that are available in my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagejoyDesign" target="_blank"> Etsy Shop</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, thats it for now and like always, happy crafting and creating, and thanks for dropping by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxxxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHIOm0EvVBs/Xt-qKwWp6SI/AAAAAAAA3Vw/xEYfddiVubkxL8w05xmthft7W3f7CubqQCK4BGAsYHg/s1727/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1727" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHIOm0EvVBs/Xt-qKwWp6SI/AAAAAAAA3Vw/xEYfddiVubkxL8w05xmthft7W3f7CubqQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/new%2Bname%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.com7