Depending on how much time and detail youd like to put in to your project, a smash book would be a great way to document your journey. The thing i adore about smash books is that they take the intimidation of the blank page away. Enjoy the videos and feel free to subscribe for new updates and videos. Rustic autumn journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash. Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. There are some great ideas to inspire you here and a video tutorial. I was an avid scrapper until late summer of 2010 when we started our adoption journey, at that point i was overwhelmed with paperwork and emotions. Because the whole idea behind the smash book is that youll glue down tons of memorabilia, the book is actually made to handle it without getting too much bulkier. Its tabbed, so one section will be for randomly smashing stuff in, another section will be for the inspired ideas projects, and another will be for writing down notes, projects and ideas. Im using an old vintage book as the start of my smash book. Altering books is easy and super fun, so lets give it a try together. Make a journal or smash book youll treasure for many years. Diy smash book book journal, art journal pages, smash book. Thus the jillee scrapbook journal smash book was born.
For the moments and musings that stick the best smash books. Big or small, diy journals are perfect for you or for gifts. Diy smash book love the divided sleeve for little things that you might not want to glue. I have had notebooks in the past that went from flat to fat, but this book is made with room for you to fatten it up. Jun 30, 2019 if youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. See more ideas about sketch book, diy journal, smash book. Store all of your favorite things in fashionable style. Below is a roundup of 16 embroidered notebooks or journals i posted here. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks. A smash book is a new trendy way to do your memory keeping.
I end up with loads of empty pages and a dopey journal for the year. Here we have a how to make a diy journal from scratch tutorial. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Maybe during a slow or rainy day, you take the time to make 3 or 4 beautiful.
Jun 09, 20 also, joanns and micheals store have sales on the smash products a lot or you can download the micheals app and get a 4050% off coupon every week so then your journal is even less money. A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. Theyre new and trending and are definitely growing in popularity. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and book journal. Smash booking is about documenting anything that matters to you without worrying about getting it neatly organized and you can smash in memorabilia, postcards, greeting cards, magazine cutouts, favorite quotes, photos, journaling, and other tidbits of stuff you can find to smash into a smash book but not into a scrapbook.
This is the key to a smash book dont get so caught up in doing it right that you never do it at all. Our adventure book pixar up handmade diy family scrapbook photo album expandable 11. How to make a smash book journal the realistic mama. A great way to get kids to love journaling and writing. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books and more. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. The different themes and papers are gorgeous, and i love that each page is a surprise. Its perfect for if you are just starting out, or need some new ideas. Diy smash book smash book, book journal, altered books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
How to create a travel journal and how to set it up. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks red.
The polka dot chair is a place for creative moms and families to come to find simple and inspiring diy projects for their home, sewing projects, holiday. Art journal whats the difference i talk about the differences between smash booking, junk journaling and art journaling and show you journals of. The glorious imperfections of junk journals and smash booking lends itself to collaborating with children. I saw this smash folio, and decided to give it a go. I would love to see your travel journals and set ups, feel free to post a link below to share your pages or use. Diy washi tape smash bookjournal washi tape diy, washi. If you are in a busy season of life, maybe you just get as far as printing photos and sliding them between pages for later. Instead of buying a scrapbook album and page protectors, a smash book is a journal in which you can write, draw, paint and glue in embellishments and memorabilia as youre onthemove. Diy journals, to be precise, the kind that is so pretty you will want to carry them around with you all of the time to show them off, that is when you are not documenting notes and thoughts about your day and life in them. I really need to come up with a better name than that. Make these journals as simple or decorative as you want. Of course todays smash book diy, also doubles up as a fabulous diy journal or diy art journals sketchbooks.
If you are into smash books or want to find out more about. Dec 29, 2014 today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. Journal ideas smash book art journal inspiration art journal pages art journals diy journal books smash book pages vintage journals travel journals bullet journals. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. I recently stumbled across the most amazing, super cute, super easy to use gratitude journal. Easy to make a travel journal, a lettering notebook or some fun books for the kids with this fabul. You can really add any notes, mementos, thoughts or photos you want to it. Diy 15 journals, notebooks, smash books, and book covers. Book jewelleryjewelry for junk journals journal bling. My children have their own junk journals they work on with me, and we also have joint art journals, plus many pages within my scrapbooks are adorned with their embellishments, which is better than any sticker i could ever buy.
Journal art journal art journal notebook, journal pages, smash book, cool journals i like these journaling supplies. Repost of another popular tutorial from my blog, birgits daily bytes, from 2012. See more ideas about smash book, mini albums and mini scrapbook albums. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal.
Tom bihn field journal a small ziparound binder with a builtin key strap and lots of little. I couldnt remember how one thing led to another but suddenly i was trying to find out what smash booking is about. I started scrapping in 2006 and was quickly addicted. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks july 17, 2017. How to use a smash book as a travelers journal and scrapbook album. Most times, i only keep about half of these images, like the motel sign here, but i find the pictures inspire the layout. Well, i have some adorable journals waiting to be made. Stunning junk journals and altered book flip throughs and images from the challenge in my art journaling group kerrymay. If you have to write a story of your mood and ideas, about your way in art and the world the smash journal is your witness. Mar 12, 2019 my sister and i bought brand new journals and we are trying out this 30 day smash book challenge to get started.
So here are my instructions and measurements to make your own cute journals. Making your own semiopaque decorative tape the post 53 ideas for diy journals diaries smash books. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including. We are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal. Monday, april 23, 2012 print transfer technique a quick and easy way to transfer some print material to your art journaling pages, that i came across mostly by accident and have since used on many an art journaling page. We are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal tutorial. Diy mixed media tutorials handmade altered pages art journal pages. Jul 17, 2017 yes, nothing new i did this as a teenager, but has some scrapbooking prettiness sprinkled all over it.
Any notebook would work i used one with lined notebook paper, but i think a heavier duty sketch pad would have been a better choice. Smashing is a way to journal that isnt as precise and scrapbooks are usually considered to be. Apr 9, 2020 smash booking and art journaling is all the rage right now this board is full of visual inspiration, journaling tips, and plenty of ideas and pretty pictures that inspire me. All you need to do is seize these special moments the use. Your supplies can be as simple as glue or tape and a black pen or marker. What is a smash book and how to make a smash book tutorial. In this collection of 11 smash journals, ideas, and embellishments, youll find some great tutorials and suggestions on how to turn an ordinary notebook, diary, or album, and convert it into something thats colorful, expressive, and totally you. Completed journals and altered books from the junk journal challenge. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including journaling, tracking recipes, keeping memorabilia, and more. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then either stitch them together or use a long armed stapler or loose binder rings to clip them together. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial youtube.
Yesterday, ive not even heard about this trend before. Semi translucent decorative tape from old book pageyou can find old book pages and more on our website. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. One of 53 ideas for your diy journal, diary, smash book art journal inspiration smash book memories 41 new ideas the first thing you need to know about making a scrapbook is that it isnt a complicated process at all.
If you have any requests please feel free to leave them below. Find all the links for the diy journals from doodle craft here. The great thing about smash books is that anyone and everyone can do them. Since a junk journal is a mashup of all sorts of things, naturally everyone uses their journal differently and enjoys their own unique process in creating it. Its time for a tutorial on how to alter a vintage book and make it into your very own, personalized art journal. Id love for you to subscribe to my channel if you enjoy watching my videos. Wedding guest book, diy anniversary travel memory scrapbooking, 80 pages 40 sheets.
Medieval muse journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7122. Smash books can take many forms and you dont have to use the official smash book. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. Make a smash book journal how to make a smash book journal. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Homemade smash book great diy smash book, love that paper, and a good excuse to get a bind it all. Youll love this folio with an embossed chipboard cover and designer journal pages. Most of my art journals have been altered books throughout the years. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and pretty pictures. Really, it is the best way to keep ideas, projects, etc.
No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. You name it, having a cute notebook is almost always better. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Details about rustic autumn journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7123. Old new york journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash. How to make a junk journal journal ideas smash book, diy. I got one of these books to document my journey in 2011 and have been hard at work filling that journal up. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You will see how the pages came together with all the writing filled in.
Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. I got these measurements from my mother who made about 3 dozen journals for the young women in her. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Then, fill it up with vintage ephemera, pictures and momentos. Make your own travel journal scrapbook its easier than you. This post offers a small tip for starting a bullet journal without feeling overwhelmed by all the terminology. Diy travel journal smash book i would probably use an art notebook just so the pages would be thicker. Journal ideas smash book smash book inspiration smash book pages diy inspiration book journal art journals bullet journal altered books altered art. These journals come with printed pages, pictures, quotes and prompts.
My completed travel journals have been filmed below. Everyone on the mission trip adds a word, phrase, or item to. Aug, 2014 ive had so much fun making these adorable journals. One entry a day, you can easily attach a photograph, and you can set daily reminders. Turn book back over and fold down the remaining pieces of washi tape. These journals range from agendas to keep your plans organized, notebooks to write down. Semi translucent decorative tape from old book page 53 ideas for diy journals diaries smash books and all the extras 2019 birgits daily bytes. If you are curious for some ideas on ways to use a junk journal, there are lots of great ways to make it work for you.
Diy smash journal book from unwanted paper the paper heart. It is a little more detailed than a journal or scrapbook. Sep 06, 2012 i recently stumbled across the most amazing, super cute, super easy to use gratitude journal app on the iphone. Easy smash book diy smashbook how to make a journal tutorial diy art books.
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