And more good news is that the creative aspect has already been done for you by countless photographers and bloggers that have shared their own diy backdrop ideas. May 24, 2015 here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to make a travel smash book or travel journal. The party scene was straight out of an old avengers comic book. Apr 2, 2017 junk journal flea market haul plus homemade smash books youtube. I got one of these books to document my journey in 2011 and have been hard at work filling that journal up. Scrapbooks, however, have pages and layouts preplanned. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks red. Im elizabeth and i created the nourished life in 2009. Jun 30, 2019 if youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Popup elements add an exciting new dimension to any book sure wish textbooks had them. Diy journals, to be precise, the kind that is so pretty you will want to carry them around with you all of the time to show them off, that is when you are not documenting notes and thoughts about your day and life in them. There are so many ways to do this, one option is to use the app kicksend. Cake tutorials ashlee marie real fun with real food. Mini smash book how to decorate an altered journal.
I try to keep my smashbook chronological, but sometimes that doesnt happen. Make these journals as simple or decorative as you want. Let me start by saying there really is no right way at all. Homemade bagels stepbystep tutorial six figures under. While a preschooler could create a whole library of smush books for each letter, a high school student could write a book summary with one or two sentences per page and illustrations. Freshmade bagels from a specialty shop are so delicious, that i figured i couldnt even come close at home. These washi tape projects include picture toy car track, cellphone case, ipad makeover, bunting, bows, journals, food picks, bookmarks, wall decor, furniture makeovers and holiday crafts. Craft tutorials, craft projects, craft ideas, homemade gifts, diy gifts, christmas village collections, m craft, 3d paper crafts, fun fold cards christmas mini album christmas gift pictures, christmas mini albums, christmas journal, christmas minis, christmas projects, baby mini album, my scrapbook, scrapbooking, smash book. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. Difference between scrapbook and smashbook many of you must have been scrapbooking for years, but are new to the concept of smashbook. The different themes and papers are gorgeous, and i love that each page is a surprise. How to make diyhandmade smash book pages smash book page start to finish 1 by shemi dixon. Mixed media journal paper book smash book altered books jane austen journal pages textile art book. Create a book cover or dust jacket worthy of the words on the pages.
Most of my art journals have been altered books throughout the years. This is the modeling chocolate recipe i have been using for years. Making mini scrapbooks, instructions and inspiration. This is a tutorial showing how to make your own smash book using a composition book. Diy mixed media tutorials handmade altered pages art journal pages shemi dixon. Because the whole idea behind the smash book is that youll glue down tons of memorabilia, the book is actually made to handle it without getting too much bulkier. Oct 28, 2019 homemade gifts are easy to make in bulk, they offer that personal touch, and they are great activities for the whole family to get involved in. Browse projects and tutorials for miniature models and dollhouses. This book by cindy shepherd is such a fun book, and even if you are experienced and know a lot of the techniques already, its such a fun and beautiful book to look through. A dining room table is a nice surface, but often we need to use the table for a meal while the puzzle is still in progress. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
If youre not heavily entrenched in the world of scrapbooking, you may not have heard of the smash book phenomenon. Yesterday, ive not even heard about this trend before. Which, to be fair, is totally ok, because the books are super cool. A community site for rubber stamp art, paper craft and scrapbook artists.
You can also make your own by decorating an envelope. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We offer simple and easy to understand guides and ideas for growing and foraging food and medicine. Gather all the images you plan to use and cut pages out of them. There is a specific slot for a picture and a fixed spot where you can write. How to make a smash book from a composition book part 1.
Well, i have some adorable journals waiting to be made. You can add a bit of oil peanut oil or another favorite oil to help bump up the creaminess, and a powerful food processor or blender will make a. A smash book is a new trendy way to do your memory keeping. Below, we present over 20 useful tshirt graphic tutorials written by fellow designers, followed by a selection of great resources such as vector apparel mockup templates, an inspirational showcase to get your brain thinking and some great websites where you can submit your new tshirt graphics. Rose bakes cake decorating, baking, tutorials, recipes. Learn how to easily make a smash book in this cool diy scrapbook tutorial. Use a hole punch and 3 book rings to bind the book. Jan 2, 2017 examples of smash books as well as some cool things to put in them. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and book journal. I have had notebooks in the past that went from flat to fat, but this book is made with room for you to fatten it up. Smash book pages old book pages diy paper paper crafts book journal journal ideas quote collage envelope book. I put a small prize inside foam bowls, then covered each one with a green napkin. With some creativity and a little effort there are plenty of ways to create your own backdrops. Junk journal flea market haul plus homemade smash books.
I have always been intimidated by the idea of making homemade bagels. Dec 29, 2014 today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. Im using an old vintage book as the start of my smash book. Jun 12, 2015 a smash book is generally a notebook on which you scribble and paste. Jul 19, 2018 homemade vintage ephemera, made with scraps and stamps youtube. Learn how to create them with just a few simple ingredients. A smash book smash is a brand name is a decorative notebook that comes with a special pen that has ink on one. Smash book ideas like the little transparent pockets smash book such a good idea for all those instgram photos. Cut out a cover thats the same size as your pages out. Cake decorating tutorials, from scratch recipes, culinary travel and over the top parties.
Rose bakes llc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by. This post is in partnership with universal pictures and as always all ideas and content are my own. How to make your own smash book with composition notebook creation deco, wreck this journal. Click here now for all the latest a tutorial based blog that covers crafts, diy, home decor, sewing, paper crafting and more. I also like small books, and childrens books, and journaling books, and notebooks and brag books. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial youtube.
The crafty blog stalker is the creative outlet of katie who shares easy crafts for every occasions, as well as delicious recipes. I couldnt remember how one thing led to another but suddenly i was trying to find out what smash booking is about. Some friends and i have put together a treasure trove of absolutely free tutorials on creating these wonderful minis. Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. See more ideas about smash book, free printables and printables. Secret pockets are perfect for those hard to glue items that you want in your book. Diy scrapbook tutorial how to make a smash book youtube. The younger generation has taken to smashbooking which is not surprising and is increasingly using it as a substitute for scrapbooks. Today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. A supersimple way to cover a composition book craftypod. Also check my free printables board and the binditall board for ideas. Here we have a how to make a diy journal from scratch tutorial. Rose bakes llc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to.
If you are trying to decide between different colorsstyles of smash books and cant find a particular style to look at in a craft store near you, i would recommend looking it up on youtube because various users post flipthroughs and you can see the paper patterns and colors on the inside of the book. This takes a little prep work, but definitely is a viable option, especially if you dont really want to get into binding your own journal. Smash book stepbystep tutorial smash book, scrapbook, diy. Grow forage cook ferment inspires naturally minded people to live with the seasons, become more self sufficient, and protect their health. I know it is the wave of the future, but i just cannot get on board with the digital book trend. Study tutorials and illustration advice on how to prepare artwork for book covers, dust jackets. Diy mixed media tutorials handmade altered pages art journal pages. The craftinomicon scrapbook journal, smash book, art journal. Altering books is easy and super fun, so lets give it a try together. The last method is to simply use a notebook or book that already exists and alter it to work as your junk journal. Im planning on doing lots more blog tutorials so become a follower of my blog and stop by often. Sep 08, 2014 i have always been intimidated by the idea of making homemade bagels. The smash stick that comes with it is great as well. Melissa mortenson is a creative mama, published author, licensed fabric designer and the founder of the polka dot chair blog.
All the benefits of journaling with an extra bonus, it encourages you to keep any and all flat paper memories and smash gluetapepaperclip them into your book and include them within your journal entries whenever appropriate. I knew that their were several steps and some unique techniques, so i thought it was something that would be easier to see done than just learned from a recipe. Grow forage cook ferment seasonal recipes, wildcrafting. How to make a smash book scrapbook for kids a step by. This a book that goes over the basics for some popular bookbinding techniques. If you want to preserve memories but arent quite ready for scrapbooking just yet, this smash book is an easy, unique craft idea. It is important for me to keep my tickets and memorabilia plus i like to keep the prices of things like food and tours for future reference from a trip because all the days sometime melt into each other and i cannot remember. If you have yet to design for apparel goods, today is your lucky day. Homemade thanksgiving cookbook ashlee marie real fun. This is a doable smash cake post for busy moms who need some direction on smash cake size and cake decorating. A smash book is something that is similar to a journal or a scrapbook and is a great way to store the varied elements and memories of your life in. Homemade thanksgiving the perfect turkey, amazing sides, rich desserts, buttery breads, delicious drinks and even what to do with your leftovers. We all need to journal so we can get our feelings out but why not make a smash book journal so its even more fun and the perfect memory to look back on later. Smash book tutorial by srushti patil diy paper crafts card ideas.
Heres a few of the tutorials that ive done on jennibellie studio, like my videos tutorials some are recycled projects and others are creative art techiniques. Lots of people were making these kind of journals before ek success came out with their line. Homemade smash book by wendy copley on august 11, 2011 if youre not heavily entrenched in the world of scrapbooking, you may not have heard of the smash book phenomenon. How to use washi tape to make the cutest crafts, diy decor, and homemade gifts. If you are into smash books or want to find out more about. The hidden world in theaters february 22, are adorable and easy to make. Scrapbook kits video tutorials scrapbook kits video tutorials. I had originally planned to fill it up with all of our summer adventures but after an initial burst of activity i have to admit that i didnt add to it nearly as much as i would have liked. I like the book has some nice diagrams for references. Mom of three and a total hot mess in just about every way.
But the real smash of the party was this diy hulk smash game. Washi tape crafts are so popular because they are adorable and easy to make. You dont need to have an expensive photo studio to produce amazing photos. How to altered the pages of your smash book handmade smash book. Oct 03, 2012 last summer i put together a fun little project. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including. Once you get the hang of it, you can experiment with different fruits. I came up with this diy book tutorial as i was brainstorming classy holiday gifts.
For other giftgiving occasions, there are times when a homemade or diy gift is best, and christmas and the holiday season tends to be one of those times. In this collection of 11 smash journals, ideas, and embellishments, youll find some great tutorials and suggestions on how to turn an ordinary notebook, diary, or album, and convert it into something thats colorful, expressive, and totally you. Create your own smash book smash book, book making. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too.
Homemade peanut butter will always have a rougher texture than the commerciallyprepared stuff. Homemade vintage ephemera, made with scraps and stamps. Truly gifted giftgivers know what kind of present is right for each person or situation. How to make a smash book journal the realistic mama. So today, i am presenting you with a mini counterfeit challenge and tutorials so you can create your own smash book just in time for your summer vacation or any other occasion we will run this challenge all summer long, feel free to add a link to your smash book in the comments section of this post.
Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including journaling, tracking recipes, keeping memorabilia, and more. How to design book covers and book jackets yes, people do judge a book by its cover. The great thing about smash books is that anyone and everyone can do them. This is allie from alexandra rae design here to show you how to make your own smash book, on the cheap. Diy homemade ink sprays mist using food coloring making mixed media ink sprays from food coloring. We love to work jigsaw puzzles, but its sometimes difficult to find a surface large enough for working a puzzle. This year i wanted to make an upcycled smash book, rather than buy one that uses all new materials. Want to know how to make a smash book from scratch. You can make anything you can think of out of felt and some days, i feel like i already have. To make thors hammer, i cut homemade rice cereal bars into rectangles and added popsicle stick handles.
This is a video tutorial on how to make a smash book. Its very dependable and easy to make because of the candy. Diy mixed media tutorials handmade altered pages art. Theres something about watching fish smash your homemade fishing lures. These toothless and light fury dragon cookies from the new movie, how to train your dragon. The polka dot chair is a place for creative moms and families to come to find simple and inspiring diy projects for their home, sewing projects, holiday crafts, and family recipes. Printable miniatures for dollhouses and more how to bend sheet acrylic or plexiglass with simple tools 10 sewing patterns for doll clothes spruce up your inbox. Splitcoaststampers tutorials diy card making ideas. A great site for motivation and ideas for your special memory book.
If you want to take the homemade route this holiday season, these ideas for diy christmas gifts have all the inspiration you need. If you are looking for a craft to make for a young child you know or anyone. You can learn how to bind a journal with all of these tutorials. Here youll find links to guides, tutorials and showcases. Everyone in the scrapbooking world all seem to be a little bit obsessed with smash books. Sep 28, 2017 you can learn how to bind a journal with all of these tutorials. Easy smash book diy smashbook how to make a journal tutorial diy art books. Crafting a green world the home for green crafts and. Free tutorial with pictures on how to decorate an altered journal in under 60 minutes by decorating, embellishing, papercrafting, and collage with scissors, pens, and glue stick. Get diy project ideas and easytofollow crafts to help you spruce up your space. These small books have become so popular over the last few years and they just seem to be getting more and more popular. These journals range from agendas to keep your plans organized, notebooks to write down. Luckily, with the right tools and ingredients, you can. Its time for a tutorial on how to alter a vintage book and make it into your very own, personalized art journal.