Two Simple Journals by Margaret Mifsud - Part #1

Hello lovely visitors and welcome to Megs Garden!  Thank you for dropping by today.

As you would have guessed by the Title, I am here to share two Journals with you.  Both have been created with some wonderful papers from Megs Garden.

I have used the A4 digital versions of two Collections ..  In the Watercolour Garden and Slightly Grunge, and I have also used papers from the Mini Book printed version of the Sherlock II Mini Book Kit.

These are the two books I created.

The journal on the left will be used for sketching and Mixed Media work and the one on the right I will use to practice my hand writing.  Believe me, I need lots of practice (LOL!!).  I used to have a reasonably neat hand but, over the years, it has degenerated quite badly so this little book will help  me to get it back in shape.  I hope!!!
Now, originally, I was going to show both books in the same post but found it would be way too big (lots of photos) so I have decided to do this in two parts.

In this post I will show you the Art Journal.
The idea and basic design of this Journal came from a You Tube video by Jen of Eve Designs.  It is a very easy book to make and Jen explains it very well so, if you would like to take a look, HERE is the link

I made my book from cardstock (it measures 5.5" x 8") and then decorated the cover by simply layering papers  and ephemera from the Mini Book Kit.   I added a little stamping and the flourishes in the corners were done with a Tim Holz Stencil and Distress Ink.
Punched an eyelet into the front cover and knotted a double length of twine through it and then attached the beads.  The twine simply wraps around the book and is looped through.  The weight of the beads help to keep it closed.

 The inside cover and the first signature. 

The paper on the inside cover is from the Slightly Grunge Collection.  All I have done here is added the stamps.  The grid and coffee stain are from Kaisercraft and the quote is from My Favourite Things.

As per the video, there are three signatures in this book (the inside pages are plain 160gm paper).  

 Each of these signatures has been sewn to the spine ..

.. and I have made a little cover for each of them.
The paper used for each of these covers is from the Sherlock II Mini Book Kit.  Again, the only thing added here are the stamps.

Back of the first signature and front of the second.

These papers have so much detail on them they would certainly stand on their own without any embellishment.  I have only added the stenciled flourishes here.  

 Again, all I have added here are the flourishes.  The postal stamp and faded script are all part of the papers. 

Back of second signature and front of third.

Sorry, but I have to keep repeating myself.  All I have added here is the flourish stencil.

 And, again, only added the stamp and the stencil.

 Back of the third signature and the inside back cover.

 Yep, just added the flourish!!

 The inside back cover is paper from the Slightly Grunge Collection as is the paper on the flap.  And .. again .. just added the splatter stamp and the flourish stencil.

The back cover of the journal has paper from the Mini Book Kit and .. wait for it .. all I added was the flourish stencil!!  LOL!!  Sorry!!

A closer look at the closure ..

 .. and a full frontal!!

As you've obviously noticed, (and I kept on, and on, and on, and on, telling you (LOL!!) ) there are no extra embellishments in this journal.  Firstly, as this will be a work book, I really didn't want anything  dimensional getting in the way.  Secondly, these papers are so detailed, I really didn't need to put anything more on them.  I added the stamps and stencil simply because I felt I should do some kind of embellishment even though it wasn't really necessary!!

I hope you like my little book and that I have inspired you to take a look at the video and make one for yourself using Megs fabulous papers.  Also, why not go and take a look at the fabulous range of other papers and embellishments available at Megs Garden.  I know you will find something that will be perfect for whatever you are creating.   And, if you're looking for more inspiration, why not also take a look at the fabulous creations by the rest of the Team.

Video of Journal

Thank you so much for dropping by to see my Art Journal.  I hope you will come back and take a look at the second journal as well.
Take care and God Bless.
Marg oxox

Pencil Tins by meredith Hilly

Hello everyone.

The project I wanted to share with you is some pencil tins I made. There so many sized tinned food items at your local supermarket that there will be a size to suit everyone.

After empting the contents wash and let dry. You can spray the inside if you wish with a colour.

I liked the rose gold trim and white insides so I did not spray paint mine.



I even decorated the bottom of my tins.

Hope this gave you an idea of recycling your used tins before throwing them.

There is so much to choose from at Megs garden that any décor you have can be found so you pencil tin will match your desk.

Bye for now.

MEGS GARDEN

Flowers

Ribbon

Tassel

Metal embellishments

Sherlock Journal Vol.ll

MY STASH

Glimmer gel

Black lace



Old Times Book by Meredith Hilly

Hello everyone. I had a fun time using the Sherlock Journal Vol.ll papers. Recently at a garage sale I found some old hard cover books with beautiful gold gilded covers. The actual book pages and binding was damaged. So I removed the pages and replaced them with the Sherlock papers.

I cut the paper to fit inside the book and then distressed the edges to make them look worn. Using a walnut stain ink and then Versa Colour 171 Pinecone on the paper edges to achieve an aged look. 

The binding of the book was to far gone to repair so I found some matching card stock. Using gold embossing and stamping it with a similar pattern I matched the rest of the book.

I attached a clip onto the top of the book binding with which I hung a key on.

Most of the pages I fussy cut out to embellish the book pages with.

The old hard covered books use to have there own ribbon book marks sew into the binding.

I was able to keep this one and use it.

My good old Guinea fowl donated a lovely feather to be used with the metal quill on the page.

This book is the perfect size for a small keepsake album. Now you can go find some hard bound covers of unloved books and transform them with Megs papers into a classy project.

 Thanks for having a look at my latest creation.

Megs Garden

Sherlock Journal Vol.ll

Metal embellishments

Ribbons

Tassels

From my stash

Hard cover old book

Gold diamonds

Inks

Sherlock Journal Vol II by Mary Bennetts

Hi Bloggers

Mary just sent me her video of the fabulous journal that she made using the Sherlock Journal Vol II papers.

Mary's Video

She has used her family photos & has journaled them really well - she calls the journal 'My Story'.

Some fabulous ideas on how to create a family album that is artistic as well as heritage as well as journalling.

Have a look

Bye for now 

Meg

Heritage Journal ~ Sherlock Journal Vol 11

Hello Mary here today to share a project with you using the Sherlock Journal Vol. 11 Range.
When I received this range I knew exactly what I wanted to create with it. I take photo's of my family vintage photo's with props that belonged to my family, a friend said I should make a book of them for future generations, so some of those photos make an appearance in the book and some are the originals. Sherlock Journal Vol. 11 is perfect for such a project.
Because I did quite a few pages I thought I would show a few in pictures and also made a little film of the book completed. I will start with my front cover

I created a pocket with the postcard and have slipped family paper clippings etc inside as well as a tag documenting my Great Grandparents For the Pages I made from cardstock I have used a thick tissue paper that has fibres in it and I inked, misted and stamped it to give a old appearance and scrunched it as I glued it on , I have used this technique on most of the pages that I used cardstock as my base for the page. I also heavily inked the pages with Tim Holts Vintage paper Ink. The other half of the journal I adhered Sherlock Journal Vol 11 pages back to back.

The photo on the right opens back

To reveal some family photos tucked in the envelope from the cut and create sheet. I fussy cut the envelope to create the opening in the envelope. I then made a pocket from a image on the cut and create to slip the tag with journalling in opposite the photos.

I added the bead to the end of the string to act as a page book mark. A tag slides down behind the photo with journalling.

To read the journalling I just need to pull the tag from the side of the photo with the ribbon.

I will finish with this page of my Grandparents, as I don't think the video showed the whole page. Loved the filigrees for embellishing the page of my journalling.
You can find  the products ( only a small few are from my stash ) and the gorgeous Sherlock Journal Vol 11 at Megs Store .
I hope You enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed creating it ,and my first attempt of a video.
Happy Creating
Mary x

Guest designer Heather Jacob - Vintage/Rustic mini book

Hello everyone
a very warm welcome to Megs Garden blog.

My name is Heather Jacob and I am absolutely thrilled to be a Guest Designer

showcasing the Sherlock Vol 11 Collection
here on Megs Garden Blog.

These  papers are just perfect for my Vintage mini book 

I decided to create a book using black and brown cardstock. 

embellishing each page with the Sherlock vol 11 papers using 

 layering, stitching, distressing, inking and stamping . 

The cover is embellished with the emphera .

I had so much fun with this project and I truly hope you like it .

VINTAGE MINI BOOK 

created by Heather Jacob 

My Vintage mini Book Cover .

lots of layering, distressing and stamping .
tied up with string and I also added some tiny pewter jewels .

I love the look of tags poking out from within the book
adding both mystery and interest to the viewer .

 vintage post cards are wonderful to use in mini books .

a pocket oozing with journaling on tags .

a small pocket full of tags and stamping.

 mood boards take me out of my comfort zone .
using different colors and hues .

WINTER ...

Autumn

loving these soft pastels and texture .

to finalise my album
I decided to add a post card on the back of my vintage book .

This Sherlock Volume 11.
collection is such a delight to work with,
both inspiring and magical.

 Slide Video of Book

The book contains little pockets and Tags where
I added journaling to keep memories alive for future generations.
thanks so much for looking at my work .
hugz from Heather J.
my blog
www.heatherartandlife.blogspot.com.au