Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial

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 made with Eileen Hull Sizzix wrapped journal die.

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.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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

The Scoreboards dies cut and score the mat board. Carefully, fold slightly along the score lines, to prepare the mat board.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Crumble the tissue paper up.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Paint with Distress Paint. I used three shades of blue/turqouise.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

When the paint is dry, dry brush a little Ground Espresso on the cover, to increase the texture and give it a worn look.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Dry brush silver paint, to make the cover shine.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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

Ink the flowers with Distress Inks.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Mist them with Wendy Vecchi Pearl Mica Spray for gorgeous shine.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Use the Sizzix Paper Sculpting kit to shape the flowers. This gives them life.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Layer the flowers and glue them together, or use a brad. I have leftover flowers for future projects too.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

The wrapped journal can be bound in different ways. I used an elastic string.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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

Tuck the signatures under the elastic cords. It is easy to remove and change the order of the signatures for the recipient.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I added a piece of silver Deco Sheet under the flowers.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Glue the dimensional flowers to the cover. I like the mix of materials in the flowers.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I used a die cut word from Eileen's Floral Arch and Words set, as a title for the journal.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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

The brown and silver dry brushing adds a nice texture to the cover.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

You can also embellish the back, but I decided to keep it plain.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Here's a look at the journal from the top.

Layers of ink - Blue Textured Wrapped Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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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3 comments:

  1. Anna-Karin, this is such a lovely gift for your Sister! The cover really does have a look of wonderfully worn leather. The flowers are beautiful and I love that the signatures have been made with patterned paper. Your Sister is a very lucky lady! Hugs, Anne xx

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  2. This is a gorgeous gift I love those blues and what a fantastically useful die so glad you shared this You work so hard, all the ideas and inspiration really are appreciated x Amanda

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  3. Oh my goodness, this is GORGEOUS!!! I am sure your sister LOVED this!!! I am going to HAVE to get me this die ASAP!!! LOVE it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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