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Creativity, Ephemera, Junk Journal Making, Paper Arts, Tink's Tips for Junk Journaling, Tools and Supplies
How to Save Paper When Using a Whale Tail Punch (Junk Journal Tip)
Whale tail tabs are one of the most popular elements in junk journaling. They’re useful, decorative, and add that layered, dimensional look that makes handmade journals feel special. But if you’re using a punch to make them, you may be wasting more paper than you realize. Today, I want to show you a simple method to maximize your paper and get more whale tail tabs from every sheet. The Original Whale Tail Punch The original whale tail punch from Stampin’ Up is no longer in production, but many crafters still use them. You can often find them: on eBay at thrift stores at garage sales They’re sturdy, reliable, and perfect…
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Creativity, Ephemera, Grunge Style, Junk Journal Ephemera, Junk Journal Making, Paper Arts, Steampunk, Tink's Tips for Junk Journaling, Tools and Supplies
How to Use Distressed Tape in Junk Journals (Simple Techniques That Make Pages Feel Real)
Inspiration, Motivation, and Celebration for your junk journaling What is Distressed Tape in Junk Journals? If you’ve ever wondered how to make junk journal pages look more real, distressed tape is one of the simplest ways to do it. Distressed tape is regular clear or cello tape that has been altered (usually with ink or stain) to give it an aged, vintage look. It’s often used in junk journals to: • make ephemera look naturally attached • add realism to collage pages • create hinged or interactive elements • add subtle texture and layering 🌿 Inspiration – A Little Detail I Always Come Back To When I’m putting together junk…
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Vintage Office Stamps
In the last year or so, I have scored some wonderful vintage office stamps on eBay. They are in desperate need of organization, which I might work on today. 😉 We’re getting a new, custom made storm door installed and my office is right off the front hall and steps away from the door, so I’ll likely be hanging out in case the crew needs anything. I just finished some gifts for the OWLs (Our retired lunching buddies – OWL stands for Others Who Lunch.) J, my husband, wanted to be surprised with the other OWLs. He hasn’t seen them yet, so I’ll post those pictures later in the week.…
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My New Natural History Library Clear Stamps
I love stamps and stamping! Clear stamps are my favorite type and my favorite theme is Grunge. Further, as a designer, I have strong ideas about stamps I want… (Tink Hint – Never shop for a sofa or shoes with a designer. 😉 ) Lately, to combat the “I Want Something That Doesn’t Exist” Syndrome, I have started designing my own stamps and having them made. 😉 Here are my most recent sets… All cut apart and ready to use! @RubberStamps_com #stampwithus RUBBERSTAMPS.com I did four Alphabet sets, seen here. The other two pictures feature the stamps I designed for the theme – ‘Natural History Library’. The images have been…
