Hybrid Happenings - Make Your Own Mini-Journal

ok make this easier for me. what kit do you think I should use. Sometimes I get lost in the weeds of deciding which one do I want to use. and never mind, I just made my decision. Like how that worked... LMAO.

 

I will probably pull some MPM in but I'm going with Just Jaimie recent ST

 

I will. I'm starting now, but it won't be finished tonight.

 

It is kind of like squirrel territory over here. I have a digital layout going, water color painting happening and some mixed media things drying.... and now this....LOL.

 

Ok, so here's an update on my mini hybrid album. Wasn't sure if I could post a video clip so, I just took some photos..... my formal dining room is getting used for the photos so that is a plus.

The patterned paper cover and the inside of the album is paper I printed from Just Jaimee's July 2022 Story Teller. The navy blue is card stock I had on hand as I didn't want to be unnecessarily wasteful with my ink. I still have more "expansion" elements to add but wanted to provide a quick update.

Tools/supplies used so far: paper cutter, bone life, super glue, some super sticky double sided tape, chipboard, blade to cut chipboard, navy cardstock and paper printed from Just Jaimee's July 2022 StoryTeller Release

I'll be back with more updates. Keep in mind, creativity for me is half the creating and the other half is the process. I kinda equal amounts of joy in both. I rarely can create any layout in less than a hour and paper and hybrid is no different for me. So I say that to say, it may take me a few days to come back with updates but know that it's moving forward.

 

LOVE it, Esther!! LOVE the cover you used!! I'm going to try to work on something soon. I have lots of paper bags and I want to try that envelope book. Very nice!!

 

Can't wait to see the rest! @mywisecrafts

 

The bags I have are folded like this:


What do you think? Should I keep them, and glue/tape the edges closed? Or should I cut the folds away?

 

I'd keep them this way and maybe use the open edge as pockets....

 

I made an album out of some envelopes that had accidentally gotten sealed and we couldn't use. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but it was fun to play. Of all the stuff I lost, I have a ton of patterned paper from my paper scrapping days. I stapled some envelopes together, then made a cover out of patterned paper and added some washi tape to the edge, and used some chord to make a messy bow and tied a white feather to the front. I just wanted to play - this was easy and fun.

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@Cherylndesigns
LOVE it! It's adorable. And if you don't know what to do with it, I can send you my address.

 

Thanks so much Lisa!! I loved the envelop idea you gave us!

 

Tried to print some digital stuff today. Looks like #&%¤ - Weird colors and a bit stripey. Not sure if it's the paper or the printer. Or me. Maybe I'm too picky.

Well, well, I haven't even sewn my bags together yet. Working slooooowly here. LOL

 

@Cherylndesigns That came out great! that's a cool idea! I love the patterns you chose to go together. Is there a story behind the feather or it was just a fun piece to add? love it!

@tanteva if you need help trouble shooting the printing issues, let me know! I don't want to start listing off advice if you don't need it LOL

I've started to plan out my witch themed book. I'm going to get started soon!