Tuesday, November 11, 2014

MEMORIES ... journal


Hello all,
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 cover
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
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to see all the inspirational work from the design team 
you are sure to be inspired 
Happy Scrapping 
Annette  
 

1 comment:

  1. Wow Annette, this looks amazing, so much work and detail you have put into this.. really beautiful.. I hope you are well!

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