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Creativity, Grunge Style, Junk Journal Making, Steampunk, Tink's Tips for Junk Journaling, Tools and Supplies
Tink’s Tip: Using Glitter Glue for a Grunge-Style Junk Journal Finish
I’ll admit it right up front… I’m not a Glitter Girl. I’m much more at home in the world of vintage, distressed, and grunge-style junk journals. But every once in a while, a project calls for something a little outside my usual comfort zone. This was one of those times. 😉 The Problem: What to Do with Tiny Detail Holes I was working on a junk journal page featuring a stencil-style letter “D” (for Dog). The letter itself looked great, but it had small holes in each corner — the kind that are meant to suggest rivets or fasteners. Normally, you might use tiny brads for something like that, but…
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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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3 x 5 Projects, Ephemera, Father's Day, Grunge Style, Junk Journal Kits, Junk Journal Making, Mini Books, Steampunk
Planning Ahead with Steampunk Gentleman’s Accessories Junk Journals
I’m excited, because I got an idea for handmade Christmas gifts for the adults in our family. I’m going to keep noodling on that one for a while, but thankfully I’ve got plenty of time. 😉 But for other holidays, things seem to come fast, especially for those of us who make things by hand. So I wanted to share details for a small Steampunk Gentleman’s Accessories junk journal I made recently, because journals like this would make such good Father’s Day gifts. If you like making for the men in your life, or if you just enjoy a good steampunk project, this one might give you a few ideas.…
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Hidden Sliding Ephemera Pockets for Junk Journals
Hidden Sliding Ephemera: A Fun Little Junk Journal Trick I just shared a little peek on Facebook of a hidden ephemera trick I used in my junk journals, and I wanted to bring it over here to the blog too. I learned the idea from a YouTube video a while back, but sadly I’ve lost the link now. If I ever find it again, I’ll be sure to share it, because it really is a clever little method. https://www.facebook.com/junkjournalephemera/ At first glance, the piece just looks like an ordinary card of ephemera. But when you pull on the tab, a hidden piece slides out completely and can be tucked right…
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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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Bonus Designs, Collage and Textures, Dark Academia, French Ephemera, Grunge Style, Junk Journal Kits, Junk Journal Making, NEW DESIGNS, Steampunk
Antique French Butterfly Collages with FREE Bonus Design
Here is the newest design, just added to my Etsy Shop – Antique French Butterfly Collages with FREE Bonus Design. New Designs are 25% Off. The full set of 12 pages plus the Bonus Design can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1795442226/antique-french-butterfly-collages Antique French Butterfly Collages (Instant Download, PDF File, YOU Print) An eclectic collection of 12 Collage pages + a Bonus page, decorated with vintage butterfly related ephemera and watercolor butterflies. Pages are additionally embellished with period pages related to butterflies. These unique base pages are ready for you to embellish, add ephemera, or stickers, or just use as is. Create wonderful gifts for butterfly lovers, Gardeners, or just vintage book…
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More Vintage Office Stamps
Here are my two newest vintage office stamps. I have found some great ones on eBay recently. Stamp 1 From Communist Bulgaria I love the grungy frame around it, the dotted lines, and the graphic script. Stamp 2 This is a Registered Architect stamp from Pennsylvania. I particularly like the graphic in the inner circle, with a sun and building, and the leaf frame motif. I love the Grunge, almost Steampunk style, they have. I anticipate using them often!
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Steampunk Sewing Atelier Junk Journal Kit with FREE Bonus Design
Here is the newest design, just added to my Etsy Shop – Steampunk Sewing Atelier Junk Journal Kit with FREE Bonus Design. ALL New Designs are 25% Off. The full set of 12 pages plus the Bonus Design can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1764775396/steampunk-sewing-atelier-junk-journal A fascinating collection of 12 JJK pages + a Bonus page featuring inventive sewing furniture, equipment, and tools. The amazing and intriguing furniture is presented with a vintage watercolor look. Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts and for Dressmakers and Sewers. NOTE – This design set has a Bonus design. The Bonus is included in your purchase. Approximate size is 8 ½ x 11. To download the Bonus…
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Bonus Designs, Father's Day, French Ephemera, Grunge Style, Junk Journal Kits, NEW DESIGNS, Steampunk
Steampunk Furniture Junk Journal Kit with FREE Bonus Design
Here is the newest design, just added to my Etsy Shop – Steampunk Furniture Junk Journal Kit with FREE Bonus Design. New Designs are 25% Off. The full set of 12 pages plus the Bonus Design can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1763238882/steampunk-furniture-junk-journal-kit Steampunk Furniture Junk Journal Kit, Fathers Day Gift (Instant Download, PDF File, YOU Print) A fascinating collection of 12 JJK pages + a Bonus page from a catalog featuring inventive steampunk furniture. The amazing and intriguing furniture is presented with a vintage watercolor look. Perfect for Father’s Day gifts for Dads and Step-Dads. NOTE – This design set has a Bonus design. The Bonus is included in your purchase.…
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FREE Bonus Page for Steampunk Scary Fish Junk Journal Kit
Set of TWELVE Steampunk Style Junk Journal Kit Pages + Bonus Page featuring Vintage Scary Fish Journal pages embellished with Shabby Ephemera. Perfect for Father’s Day Gifts. NOTE – This design set has a Bonus design. The Bonus is included in your purchase. To purchase the FULL Product, click this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1632594286/steampunk-scary-fish-junk-journal-kit Here is the Link to Download the Bonus Page. You are welcome to share this design. All I ask is that you share the entire PDF, not just the design. Thanks! https://junkjournalephemera.com/sdm_downloads/free-bonus-page-for-steampunk-scary-fish-junk-journal-kit/
