Junk Journal July Day 19 - Tucked Away

 Coffee/Tea of the Day - Coconut Hazelnut coffee

Hello and welcome to another day of Junk Journal July! for more information about the challenge, please see this post.

Today's prompt is 'Tucked Away.'  I decided to make a side tuck for Ryan and Elizabeth's Family Fun journal. using Elizabeth's comic super hero, Dr. Strange, for my inspiration, I created a side tuck and tag.

pretty simple for the most part. I found some comics online. (p.s. I also have quite a few in my stash, so I guess that adds to my geek factor. ha!) I sewed around the panel for some extra texture and interest. a fabric ruffle tops the tag. this fabric is the same that I used for the cover. not sure if I will stay with it since this journal is becoming so large that I might need to make a new cover. we will see what happens. 

I added a little flip out piece to the tag. because I didn't want washi tape to cover any part of the comic, I used paper medical tape. this stuff is great! it is somewhat translucent, and super sticky. I always add a bit of glue stick to any tape I am using. it just helps give that extra oomph and adhesion. 

I also tucked an envelope featuring Silver Surfer, one of Ryan's favorite comic super heroes, along with the tag. what serendipity to find that!

thank you so much for visiting my blog today! I hope your day is amazing! :)

Junk Journal July Day 4 - Transparent

 Coffee/Tea of the Day - Melted Marshmallow coffee

Welcome back to another project for Junk Journal July! more information about the challenge can be found at this post. I may start jumping around for the prompts as one inspires me, or doesn't ;)

Superman front of flip

Today's prompt is 'transparent.' I have made two projects recycling junk mail envelopes. (photo heavy post.)

Superman inside of flip

When I make journals, I like to incorporate multiple types of papers, book pages, ledger sheets, doilies, etc. almost all of my recent journals have pages from Little Golden Books. they were a favorite of mine from childhood, and I enjoy using the pages. some of the books I use are old and some brand new. 

Superman back flip

Superman inside of back flip

the theme of the journal for Ryan and Elizabeth is Family Fun. I incorporated activities that they enjoy doing together - cooking, games, movies, books, trips, and so on. Ryan is truly the king of comic book knowledge. I was a big comic fan growing up, so passed that along to the boys. Superman is his absolute favorite character and Elizabeth likes Dr. Strange. so it was an easy choice to add elements from both to the journal.

Dr. Strange front flip

I used blue painter's tape on the Dr. Strange envelope page flip. hubby has the tape in several colors, and he very nicely shares with me for my crafting. :)

Dr. Strange inside of flip

I took junk mail envelopes with windows to create page flips. each envelope hangs over the page. photos show both sides as well as the flips. I usually add tags to the window portions, but this time decided to seal them shut. 

Dr. Strange back flip

once I have completed all of the signatures, I will add a clip of some kind so that the envelopes attach to the pages. for now I have used paper clips, but will add something fancier on my last go through. I tend to add the finishing touches then, such as word art, postage stamps, labels, clips, and fibers. 

Dr. Strange inside of flip

sending out Happy July 4th wishes to all of you in the USA! have a safe and fun time celebrating!