Great memories need a great journal. You will love using Paper-Papers REMAKE Black Midnight paper in the heavy weight of 192C/520 gsm for the front and back cover of a keepsake journal. Use Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Paper to cover the front and back with either Birch or Cherry ( used in this journal ) from the Wood Paper Try-Me Pack. It is on clearance and if it is not available pick your favorite paper instead, or go with the Midnight Black and decorate it, since either will be great. This journal is a universal gift choice, it goes to your best friend, family or loved one, to share the gift of memory keeping. It was so easy to apply the Wood Paper that I really wished I had not waited so long to try it. You get 6 sheets per pack and the weights don’t have to match, or buy several packs since you will love it. Before cutting it, laser print it on hand feed to assure a smooth feed. The largest page is 5.5″ wide by 8.5″ long. The others are cut at slight angles and layered; refer to the photos.
Each section has tabs of a darker color with smaller little mini pages for photos, tickets, notes and journaling sections cut from the Kraft Brown Bag Paper, also laser printed with journaling lines. The bigger journal sections are from Stardream Metallics Lagoon, because everything matte stands out even more with something pearlescent and iridescent to accent the contrast. Happy little sticker sayings add some fun: they are from Glitz&Glitter. The little photo frames were put on with raised foam so you change out the photos. Those particular ones are The Pier Slide Frames from Crate Paper and come with several sizes.
The most fun was on the front, using the Steampunk Flying Machines from Jolee’s Boutique and framing it in with Shimmer Metallics Paper in Copper Shine, which combines natural minerals with orgaic pigments for a rich luminous effect. Copper goes with everything.
The Zutter Bind It All and a 2″ coil was used here, but if you don’t have those, use a heavy duty 3 hole punch and 2″ loose leaf binder rings. The photos and mementos will take up the 2 inches.
There are many sections with pages for photos and memories that will be kept for years. Add some photos and enjoy.
Materials for Journal
- Remake
- Black Midnight 192lb Cover Weight Paper
- Stardream Metallic
- Lagoon 105lb Cover Weight Paper
- Shine
- Copper 107lb Cover Weight Paper
- Brown Bag Paper
- Kraft 65lb Cover Weight Paper
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