Hi all! Today I have a Sizzix tutorial which I can finally share with you. It was a birthday gift to my sister, so I had to wait for her birthday before sharing it.
![Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson made with Eileen Hull Sizzix wrapped journal die.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Nh2ihWf767elikYVlxzXq4N4Ex2iOFFe_mxNf-cCbAQCis3T-bbQvVxiYQ2OL9nREJZYpoTs1YxMijEl9z3OsHTbElVJe80I6mXqPuDMuK4KGfRROXXA2XsNxHfRjAPTVkJ1sIqAbGeC/s1600/wrapped_journal_tutorial-Layers-of-ink.jpg)
I made a wrapped journal with lots of texture and some pretty flowers, using Eileen Hull's Book Club Chapter 2 collection. The journal can easily be customized to fit any theme. The wrapped journal is a nice and chunky size (4.7 x 5.1 in folded), and perfect as a gift.
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Start by die cutting the Wrapped Journal from mat board, placing the Floral Cutouts to the far right on the Wrapped Journal die, where there is a very useful space for Movers & Shapers dies. This step cuts a pretty flower border, in just one go. Use this sandwich: Extended Cutting Pad, die facing up, mat board, second Extended Cutting Pad. This is an XL die, but fits perfectly in the ordinary Big Shot or Vagabond.
![Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Eileen Hull Sizzix Book Club Chapter 2](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8DdZXvK1scA4isGtuZ-6j40lnmfkx4xt_mbcNiO002JBqSQRlPWe32sem0rWGjRk9reT73idgupt_rI2jEN1NDi1IW0-U7W9b81Cs07EABYxKxbggcV0WQsCrm5DWsDarI2Um3QGdVhn/s1600/wrapped_journal2.jpg)
The Scoreboards dies cut and score the mat board. Carefully, fold slightly along the score lines, to prepare the mat board.
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I wanted to create almost the look of leather and decided to use tissue paper. Stamp a piece of Tim Holtz Plain Collage Paper with his Halftone stamp. Make the paper slightly longer than the journal.
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Crumble the tissue paper up.
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Adhere to the mat board with Matte Medium - one layer below and one above. Make sure to add crinkles to the tissue paper. If you want less texture, adhere it flat instead. Use a needle tool to remove the tissue from the flowers and holes.
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Paint with Distress Paint. I used three shades of blue/turqouise.
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When the paint is dry, dry brush a little Ground Espresso on the cover, to increase the texture and give it a worn look.
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Dry brush silver paint, to make the cover shine.
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The Flowers & Leaves Journaling Cards die set die is so versatile and gives you many gorgeous flower and leaves in just one go. I only used the flower one. I die cut a whole bunch, from: vellum, cream paper, sticky-back canvas and silver Deco Sheet. Adhere the latter two to paper before die cutting.
![Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3hdQji8n6IJuRjOFF-YjeK0qe1U5bcfLHx-QgJQV0PLiS8gg9lX32_JZ5SiEhYiTNVJr38g5vwluamw6VIhBPdbsEc7krCsvJzlJQcOl8G2LGxZmVD7ho-bDIYzMz4-0CoaYzg1RodyM/s1600/wrapped_journal10.jpg)
Ink the flowers with Distress Inks.
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Mist them with Wendy Vecchi Pearl Mica Spray for gorgeous shine.
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Use the Sizzix Paper Sculpting kit to shape the flowers. This gives them life.
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Layer the flowers and glue them together, or use a brad. I have leftover flowers for future projects too.
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The wrapped journal can be bound in different ways. I used an elastic string.
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For the inside pages, I used a whole bunch of patterned papers, mainly by Prima, mixing neutral and more patterend papers. Cut papers for the inserts about 7.7 x 4.7 in (19.5 x 12 cm) and fold in half. Arrange into four signatures. The amount of papers in each signature depends on the thickness of your paper. I used five sheets and stitched down the centers. You can also leave them lose or use stapels.
![Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj824LC_QumHrcT4PYdpAJCzKW51ufqRAi70jbhjzAT5soPkWU3qlEPuf0mp9I2QwOc3wAWY_iAi6qlpHZ-DcyjDAe_QeR1TmaSc1btKl2fWmyYFijCOW5Sfz9h58vQOqf5F0n6OJAUqy1B/s1600/wrapped_journal25.jpg)
Tuck the signatures under the elastic cords. It is easy to remove and change the order of the signatures for the recipient.
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I tied a piece of lace around the journal as a closure and glued it to the spine. I also tied two blue beads to the elastic cords.
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I added a piece of silver Deco Sheet under the flowers.
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Glue the dimensional flowers to the cover. I like the mix of materials in the flowers.
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I used a die cut word from Eileen's Floral Arch and Words set, as a title for the journal.
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The Wrapped Journal is very chunky and feels nice to the touch. You can fold the top flaps both ways, but since I wanted the die cut flower border to show, this was the best way for this journal. If you have a look at my first wrapped journal, you'll see that I folded the cover the other way around there.
![Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeltANXWk-zwIgxTry-VywGSnkZUFvfliWDjXL7xoTubElvrenXlDq6Cwail0kDWUBij-b6AM5UhaFOrP9V_67u45L7J3qG3h-sE_cowh32ThdbqfPY8KgrJCgtWOp4hpfdD4l3Rkk7e8S/s1600/wrapped_journal21.jpg)
The brown and silver dry brushing adds a nice texture to the cover.
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You can also embellish the back, but I decided to keep it plain.
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In my first wrapped journal, I used only cream papers, but this one was meant for both photos, ephemera and notes, and I thought patterned papers would be fun.
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Here's a look at the journal from the top.
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I used a mix of papers, including some baby themed papers, since I was planning that my sister would use the journal to collect photos and memories for her baby.
Thank you so much for looking at this post and I hope it inspired you to make some journals.
Happy crafting!
Anna-Karin
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