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Lady Amelia’s Portrait Upcycled Music Book Junk Journal

Genevieve Speegle

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Junk journals are just such a joy to make. They are a little of this and that, and are filled with everything that make me feel happy at the time.

Here is a journal I made from a vintage Easter sheet music book and the Lady Amelia’s Portrait Journal printable kit from Kelly’s Crafts by Kelly.

Here’s the before and after of my 8.5×10.5 inch sheet music book:

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The album cover was embellished by several packs of the Prima Marketing Georgia Blues flowers (LOVE these!)

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You can see a full flip through, along with lots more pretty details on my YouTube channel:

My finished journal is also now available in my eBay shop, and ready for a good home.  🙂

Thank you so much, my friend, for crafting with me today! I hope this journal inspired you – please keep in touch and happy crafting! xoxo

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8 Vintage Christmas Cards Using Fabric!

Genevieve Speegle

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No matter what month it is, there’s always room for a little bit of Christmas.

Join me on YouTube today for eight Vintage Christmas cards ideas – all of them using fabric Santa Bingo panels from my eBay shop!

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These were so much fun to make. I love this style so much, personally, and I was delighted when someone suggested a tutorial for Christmas cards.

Hope you’ll celebrate the joys of the season with me today on YouTube, no matter the date! Happy crafting! xoxo

For some of the products featured on these cards, pleas check out the following links:

– Prima Marketing White Christmas Flowers: https://amzn.to/3jkZs5J

– Prima Marketing Sugarplum Flowers: https://amzn.to/3hfpvJJ

– Prima Marketing Tidings Flowers: https://amzn.to/2WC3UTL

– Vintage Photo Distress Ink: https://amzn.to/32ArG6z

– Bazzill Kraft Cardstock: https://amzn.to/30vdXLA

– 4 Inch Gold Doilies: https://amzn.to/2WDAtkq

– 4 Inch White Doilies: https://amzn.to/2Ckiysc

– Sizzix Weathered Clock Die: https://amzn.to/2DSuOQO

– American Crafts Sticky Thumb Tape Runner: https://amzn.to/30qWQdP 

– Art Glitter Glue: https://amzn.to/3hiqpVK

 

***My site uses affiliate links through Amazon. These are at no cost to you, but they help to support my art. Thank you for using links. xoxo

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DIY Custom Paint Mixing with Lindy’s Gang Magicals!

Genevieve Speegle

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I love Lindy’s Gang Magicals for so many reasons – one of which is their versatility. When mixed with some white gesso, it’s so super easy to make custom paint colors!

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Here’s a video about the simple, one-step process (I DID say it was easy right?):

I used this technique with each of the 5 colors in the Drop Dead Diva Magicals set to make this fun mixed media scrapbook layout too! You can purchase this happy layout from my eBay shop as well (only one available).

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Hope you found this colorful article inspiring! Let me know what you think. Have you used Magicals before? What is your favorite way to use them? I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback and comments. Keep in touch, and let’s make stuff! xoxo

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Steampunk

Genevieve Speegle

I made this 8×8 album as a special order for a steampunk album. It was my first time making anything in this style and it was fun using lots of new materials- from Swellegant paints to Prima Marketing metallic waxes.

I used Etsy printables for the paper backgrounds and many of the printed embellishments .

I made this pressure gauge out of cardboard that I painted with the copper Swellegant paint. I added liquid diamonds to the printed gear face so it would look like glass and then finished it off with brads, a Tim Holtz year and a lightbulb embellishment (also by Tim Holtz).

Up, up, and away!

Gesso and metallic paints helped bring these pages to life!

Pockets!

This was a fun collage. I used buttons, keys, glass beads, and even screws to add layers and texture. Then I covered the whole thing with black gesso. Once that was dry, I lightly went over the pieces with Prima Marketing silver wax.

I love these clock die cuts from Tim Holtz. I cut out several for this album.

I used lots of lace and some burlap to give the pages dimension…

This last page has tags that tuck in behind the lightbulb print.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope these pages inspire you – feel free to comment or send me photos of your work as well. I would love to see what you make!