Paper Daydreams

Stuck on Glue

26 Feb 2014 1 Comment

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Quicks Tags: Diamond Glaze, double-stick tape, glue dots

Dear Fellow Crafters, Jounalers,
As mentioned in a previous post “Tutorials”, I am sharing with you some tips on using glue. There are many types in the market place but here are some of the ones I have used successfully.
Diamond Glaze – use for charms, crystals and shrink plastic.
Glue dots- a great tip – try not to use your fingers. These little dots are very strong. Cut the paper around the dot and use the paper as an applicator.
Double-stick tape – this I my go-to staple.
Aleene’s Jewel-it- attaches to charms like a magnet.
Foam adhesive – works well on slick surfaces.
Tacky Glue – holds like glue dots
Foam tape – double-sided in different widths. Works well on wooden shapes.
Let me know if you have a favorite and we’ll add it to the list.
~Sallie

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19 Feb 2014 Comments Off on Paper Daydreams

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: color, journals, sketches

Choosing a Theme and Creating a Cover

Before you go off to your local Craft Store, have you figured out:
a. What do you want from your journal?
b. What is the content of your journal?
c. When and where do you see yourself journaling?
Unless you have a goal or a vision, you won’t know where to start.
Remember, there are no rules, no restrictions and most importantly, no timetable. Many journaling sites/books start off with discussions
about materials and some inspirational prompts. Some of the types
discussed are those of the authors. Some of these
prompts and ideas will be found in future posts.

There are many types of themes for journals. Some of them are:
1. Planning (wedding, baby shower)
2. Travel
3. Music
4. Sketches or fabric swatches
5. Quotes
6. Collections
Some of mine are ( I couldn’t resist!)
1. Card ideas
2. Sentiments
3. Magazine articles
4. Stamps
5. Die Cuts
After deciding on your theme, the next thing is to decide on the
book cover. The easiest journal is a composition book. These are
the inexpensive 100 or so line paged book you used in grade school. Put one in your bag, one near your bed and one in your car.
The traditional size is 8″ x 10″. The color of the book (red, black and white or green marble) does not matter much as it only serves as a canvas for your inspirations. The reason I mention this book is because it is familiar and comforting to you. Since the idea of writing a journal is intimidating enough, the use of
the composition book of old is like wearing a favorite piece of jewelry to an interview.

Your collage elements will be determined by your theme. For purposes of discussion, let’s say I was going to create a journal about my discovering mixed media. The steps are: sorting elements,
staging and starting small and planning big.
‘Til next time,
~Sallie

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05 Feb 2014 Comments Off on Paper Daydreams

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: cards, guests, Journal, sentiments, tips

Dear Fellow Crafters/”Journalers”,

I’m a relatively new blogger. I started blogging in July 2013. (uniquelyyourcards.wordpress.com). Prior to writing, I made and sold greeting cards on my web site www.uniquelyyourscards.com and at craft shows. I know, the usual route! But then, something amazing happened.

As I began to write about card-making I found that I wanted to expand my creative wings. So, after talking with a few of my friends, I decided to design and create a new blog where I could explore and travel down a new path. Uniquelyyourscraftjournal.com was born!

I hope you will join me on this new adventure. As you can see, my post categories are slightly different from uniquelyyourscards.wordpress.com. My plan is to write and post every Wednesday. Paper Daydreams will focus on journaling, Craft Projects will be about different media-based projects I’m working on. Quicks will be posts concerning tips I’ve picked up about card making, die-cutting, and crafts in general. I’m inviting Guests to write about their favorite topics. Good Reads, a web site I recently discovered, is a great place to explore. My Card Gallery will feature my hand-made greeting cards that are for sale. Please email me at uniquelyyourscraftjournal@outlook.com for more information. One of my post popular categories “Sentiments” will feature inside greetings for the cards and of course can be used for your cards and notes.

Are you ready because I can’t wait to get started!

~Sallie

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