MEMORIES ALBUM

Hello all, Annette here, 

thanks for calling into Meg’s Garden Blog

Today I’m sharing the journal I created with the‘Sherlock Book Kit’ designed by Watson

(Kerry-Jean) that is !!!!

this is available in printed or digital version click HERE  to view the video release.

MEMORIES

Firstly some directions to form the basis for my journal:

I gathered various pieces of information on the net, have combined a mixture of plans & ideas 

so to all the journal makers who have gone before me

'THANK YOU'

 I cut the covers (21.5cm x 14cm) & back spine (21.5 x 5.5cm) using heavy cardboard,

 which I then covered in my chosen papers, wrapping the outer cover over the edges

& then gluing down the inside covers, leaving space between covers & back spine.  

Using empty cardboard centre roll from hand towel paper for the curved spine

I sliced through the centre longways, then glued evenly spaced pieces of string & covered,

to form ridges, when all dry sand & ink & paint inside if desired & set aside till later.

For each my pages cut 2x 21cm x 12cm, 12 pieces in total

fold up 2cm, glue top & bottom, pages now measure  19x 12 cm

cutting three strips of cardstock 1x18 x 9.5cm, 1x 18 x 7.5cm, 1 x 18 x 5.5cm

Score & fold each strip 2cm each long side, centre & glue them

wider to narrower with folds all facing up forming the hinges for the pages ...

Glue to spine... Now to build a journal ....

I built each double page separately then adhered onto a hinge leaving a pocket on outside

all pages have been distressed, inked & stamped 

INSIDE COVER & FACING PAGE

Tabbed insert in pocket

 PAGES 1 & 2 

unclip lock & lift envelope for journalling &/or photo

PAGE 3

Tag pulls out of envelope pocket  

 PAGE 4
 2 tags for more journaling or small photos, pocket to hold extra memorabilia

PAGE 5

pocket for post card tag, extra page attached to inside double pages to open for storytelling

brown paper bag a pocket for memorabilia 

 PAGE 6 

has a flap attached which when flipped open reveals another journalling page & a pocket with tags 

 PAGES 7 & 8

... another small pocket with tag & journalling tab ..

 

 PAGE 9

... Lift with the tag for more hidden stories/photos

 PAGE 10

 pocket insert with tag etc...

BACK PAGE & INSIDE BACK COVER 

TO COMPLETE 

Adhere curved spine cover onto front & back cover , cover join with raffia ribbon,

Glue handle onto edge of front cover (brads are bent & glued)

attach picture hanger onto back cover,

attach brass corners to covers 

 

Book tied with plaited sting 

ta daaaa ... all done

I hope I have inspired you to try the Sherlock Book Kit
 Scroll down to take a look at the other creative ideas using the kit  by my fellow team mates 
Totally awesome 

Happy Scrapping 
Annette