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I Can’t Wait….

Hello Dear Friends,

I am over the moon with this gorgeous paper kit!! I also love the stickers that match as well!!

I will be making cards and album pages using these darling pictures and stickers…it is just our thing!!! 😉 As some of you know, we have been eating a vegetarian diet for many years and are working to going vegan. This is just our thing!!! As well as My Sweet Husband LOVES gardening and working in his small orchard. He is never so proud as he is when he brings in he produce!! And we all love his gift to our family!!

Here’s a quick peek!!

 

If you have any questions feel free to email: JosephinesDesigns.com@gmail.com

And you can also visit my website 24/7: www.CreativeMemories.com/user/JosephinesDesigns.com

Mine is on it’s way!! YAY!!!! 🙂

Great big Summer Fruit and Veggie hugs,

k 😉

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Fun File Folder Junk Journal Process…

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Hello Dear Friends,

I have been traveling with my husband for his work. But there is always time for a project or two!! I literally took one whole suitcase of projects to work on. I am always more ambitious than time allows!! 😉

Here’s a quick peak at my drafting table ready to get started….

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OK, yes…I am a two fist-ed tea and coffee drinker!! 😉 Gotta have my beverages!!! I LOVE a hot cup of coffee and some iced green tea!! And I LOVE this little beach clip cup holder I found at Walmart. It is great to hold my tea on the side of my drafting table. It’s great…no water sweating on my work surface!! 🙂 And very, very affordable…thanks Walmart!! 😉

Here’s some fun File Folder Junk Journals that I will be listing in my Etsy shop, posting on my YouTube Channel and my Instagram later this week. Please be sure to drop back by and take a look see!! 😉

Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KwithJDesigns 

YouTube channel: JosephinesDesigns.com or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNF08CE8fU6EsXPvN3mzVpw/videos

Instagram: https://instagram.com/josephinesdesignscom

Many thanks to all the sweet ladies on YouTube and many blogs sharing their creations of Junk Journals that have helped me develop mine. 🙂 Such a wonderful online community of crafters!!

Here’s how I make these fun File Folder Junk Journals:

Each has 2-3 signatures, a clip and a band with decorating/journaling pages for each journal.

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Here’s some of the process:

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First I select the materials I will use. File folders, waxed twine, pages for the signatures, beads, bands, etc.

Next I measure, check and recheck. Then score and attach the folds.

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Next I measure and then punch my holes for the folder to hold my signatures. I LOVE this simple awl…it always does the trick on punching paper/cardstock, easy peasy.

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I then begin to build the signatures with all kinds of fun finds!! This week I was gathering fun inserts from the Korean market!! And I always try to include a current calendar in each one. I LOVE the whimsy of junk journals!! 🙂

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After I build 2-3 signatures for each journal, I then begin accessorizing! I also include a clear business card slot in each one. 🙂

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Finally I add my add my band and beads. I love to add a trinket to the band to help close it. And I love the beads on the spine as well. The opportunities are endless with all the clips, markers, etc.!!

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Now this fun File Folder Junk Journal is ready for it’s newest recording of the owner’s next FUN adventure!! 🙂

Have a wonderful week,

k

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Holiday Gift Memory Albums

  

Hello Friends,

A note to share with you some of the Fall options.

I will be offering Photo/Memory Album making again this Fall. I know so many love scrapbook or photo albums but don’t have the time to make them for your family and friends…or know where to start. I have taught and made albums for over 20 years. I love being our family’s historian of special events!! And I love teaching and making albums for others to preserve their wonderful memories beautifully gathered in lovely albums to keep, share or give as priceless gifts of love to family and friends!!

 So with all the fun gift giving season coming soon, I have been asked to come back and offer my handmade scrapbook/photo album making services.

I supply the album, embellishments, specialty papers, page protectors and you supply your beautiful pictures and memorabilia!! All pages and supplies are photo safe/acid free. I also page protect each page for years and years of use and enjoyment.

Just contact me and we can determine the current wait time (the earlier the better…before the holiday rush). It usually takes me 2 weeks once all items have been received plus shipping time. I send all by priority mail.

Please see the details, prices and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Have a wonderful week in the Lord,

k

Basic Albums offered:

I do have other special albums available upon request.

12″ x 12″ Black post bound album

(Usually used for family albums, wedding albums, graduation albums, travel album or special events.)

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12″ x 12″ Blue and White  or Pink and White Striped post bound album

(Usually used for baby albums.)

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12″ x 12″ Black and Cream Damask post bound album

(Usually used for wedding albums, family albums, travel album or special events.)

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I offer two basic album created just for you or your loved one. You choose from one of the covers above and then choose the amount of pages needed below.

1)14 page album: Title page, 12 pages (1 page per month of the year) and special event page or summary page

This beautiful post bound album runs $100 with beautifully decorated pages with specialty pages, embellishments and your pictures.

2) 26 page album: Title page, 24 pages (2 pages per month of the year) and special event page or summary page

This beautiful post bound album runs $160 with beautifully decorated pages with specialty pages, embellishments and your pictures.

(All orders also have a shipping charge. I send all orders by priority mail unless over night mail is requested.  I charge exactly what the USPS charges for shipping…not a penny more.)

What do you do?

Contact me to see about schedule, choice of albums and color/theme for specialty papers and embellishments.

You choose 4-6 pictures per page/month/event, place each set of pictures in an identified by event or month plastic zip bag. Place all 12-14 zip bags in a video/cd USPS Priority postal box and mail all to me.

Even special memorabilia can be sent in labeled zip bags (separate from the pictures) to be added to each page. If memorabilia is being sent, please choose a larger postal box and add bubble wrap to protect your picture baggies as well as your precious memorabilia.

If there is a special request outside of these standard albums…please contact me at

josephinesdesigns.com@gmail.com or message me via the blog.

I take all payments through paypal or money order.

I will gladly work with you to celebrate your memory blessings.

k with Josephine’s Designs

PS- I will be posting some lovely handmade smaller fun albums for sale soon on the blog and on Etsy. All you have to do is add the pictures, memorabilia and journal. Voila!! A beautiful and special album that you can share all your beautiful blessings or give a lovely gift to your family and friends…FUN!