That was the end of my book, sorry about that my battery died. The younger generation has taken to smashbooking which is not surprising and is increasingly using it as a substitute for scrapbooks. There are several different themes, and each themed book has a different colored fabric spine, embossed craft hard cover, and fantastic digital. Today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. Smash is a great way to document everyday life or a road trip. I told her we can make another book as i had more coils as well, but smaller. Perfect for journaling bible, travel, gifting, and more. Whimsical altered paper doll handmade hard cover journal smash book well made. I want to use all my smash books first, but im learning toward a three ring binder, hole punch, notebook, double sided scrapbook paper, and a plethora of ephemera. I wasnt tuned into the ins and outs of the scrapping stuff until a month ago when i started blogging on my scrapbooking website.
Or is it about your family, your children, pets, schooleducation, work, wishes, dreams, thoughts, or goals. 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. Difference between scrapbook and smashbook many of you must have been scrapbooking for years, but are new to the concept of smashbook. The pretty pocket folio is the biggest one, it has little pockets and slots to hold some extra items and to hold small pictures. Jun 12, 2015 a smash book is generally a notebook on which you scribble and paste.
When i write my book, it will look something like this. The ring binder clips were purchased from hobby lobby. We had some papers and chipboard left over that debbie wanted to somehow use. Most of this year, project life has taken over much of my creative time. How to make a smash book the upcycled way part 2 altered. Jan 10, 2012 so i finally got done with my smash book 2011 and here is where you can see final pictures.
Jul 11, 2011 today i finished making my version of a pretty cute smash book, that will be headed off to a sweet friend tomorrow. A quick vid of me creating a smash book page of my recent trip ephemera. It is a quick place to literally smash photos, memorabilia, journal notes, and other keepsakes into one place for a collage of memories. Diy smash creative organizers by my so called crafty life posted in. There is a specific slot for a picture and a fixed spot where you can write. Hand made touch to a personal scrapbook cool, dream journal write all your dreams and goals in a book. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. One easy and very trendy way to create a keepsake book is to compile everything into a smash book. Handmade smash book today i finished making my version of a pretty cute smash book, that will be headed off to a sweet friend tomorrow. Diy smash book altered book art, book making, smash book. Magazine clippings are one of my favorite smash supplies going back to my childhood, and being able to use this potty girl image from my stash made it a perfect addition to this spread. A smash book is generally a notebook on which you scribble and paste.
I got one of these books to document my journey in 2011 and have been hard at work filling that journal up. The different themes and papers are gorgeous, and i love that each page is a surprise. It will be passed from hands to minds, from minds to hearts and from hearts to souls. Dec 29, 2014 i stopped scrapping when my son was born in early 2011. Vintage junk journal front page mixed media art book smash book by shabbysoul vintage art journal page ideas yahoo image search results your place to buy and sell all things handmade 17 best images about collages that image result for ideas for junk journal see more. This is a great gift set for someone who likes the smash book products, or even for someone who never had one. So i finally got done with my smash book 2011 and here is where you can see final pictures.
Since i didnt have a blog back in 2012, i decided to start sharing the layouts i created last year in my smash book here on my blog. Handmade leather journal, notebook, personalized, with lock. I make smash books, junk journals, and ive made a few mini albums. Many of you must have been scrapbooking for years, but are new to the concept of smashbook. Whimsical altered paper doll handmade hard cover journal. Did you name yours after the year you want to smash, or a new baby, a wedding, or a trip. How to make a smash book scrapbook for kids a step by. Everyone in the scrapbooking world all seem to be a little bit obsessed with smash books.
Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. I havent really had the chance to work in any of my other books. At my local office supply store, i found a bunch of stuff that would work great in a smash book. If youre not heavily entrenched in the world of scrapbooking, you may not have heard of the smash book phenomenon. Smashbooks do not follow a certain pattern throughout the book. Which, to be fair, is totally ok, because the books are super cool.
I am going to share my process with you, and hopefully you will be inspired to share your life with others. You can find all different kinds in the pages of my books. Lovely agenda by sofie perfect cover for my fp album journal covers, book journal. If you are into smash books or want to find out more about diy smash books. I use my guider smash book to keep track of birthdays, our weekly prize draw, who got the squeeze that week, badge work, upcoming events, meeting plans, contact info for other leaders etc. Oct 03, 2012 last summer i put together a fun little project. Let your imagination run wild and use it to document what you have done. The unevenness of the pages is evidence that the book is composed of quite a few signatures of several pages apiece probably 510, which, when folded in half, creates 1020 pages which are then sewn into the spine. You can save things like ticket stubs in them, or use them to hold supplies to make smashing easier, like paper clips or pens. Dec 26, 2012 smash is a great way to document everyday life or a road trip. So i made some smash books for some of my christmas gifts this year. Ill show another vid of my smash book when its completed. 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. This handmade junk journalsmash book is my entry for limors september challenge.
Scrapbook room like the display high above the desk scrapbook layout by frances feb page maps, becky fleck. 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. No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. Also i included pictures to show some of the smash books features. Diy smash book smash book, handmade books, book binding. Bullet journal essentials, bullet journal ideas pages, my journal, bullet journal inspiration, dear diary, smash book, bts wallpaper, filofax, songs vinitha raj bts snail mail flip book looks like it will be a creative morning.
Scrapbooks, however, have pages and layouts preplanned. I even documented the eurovision and the epsom derby. Art journal pages art journaling journal paper moleskine handmade journals handmade books smash book art journal inspiration creative inspiration. Sep 04, 20 magazine clippings are one of my favorite smash supplies going back to my childhood, and being able to use this potty girl image from my stash made it a perfect addition to this spread. Its a great smash book for starting outin my opinion. If you havent ever heard of smash books, get ready to fall in love. When i want to talk about something, i smash it in my book. Mar 09, 2012 at my local office supply store, i found a bunch of stuff that would work great in a smash book. Instead of buying a scrapbook album and page protectors, a smash book is a journal in which you can write, draw, paint and glue in embellishments and memorabilia as youre onthemove. See more ideas about smash book, mini albums and mini books.
I cut the front and back covers off leaving the pages attached to the spine. Remember this smash type book my friend and i made on our creative getaway. My sister recently introduced me to smash book products, and i am hooked. I just got a smash book and ive been looking at magazine clippings to start my smash book. 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 started on my own version of the smash book too a couple of days ago and since i had the weekend to play around i did make some progress. Handmade journals handmade books smash book moleskine art journal pages art journals 7 arts art journal inspiration journal ideas. I have wanting a smash book but just couldnt bring myself to pay for one i could make thanks for the inspiration cant wait to drag out one of my old books i have been saving or hoarding for craft projects. I stopped scrapping when my son was born in early 2011. A smash book smash is a brand name is a decorative notebook that comes with a special pen that has ink on one end and a glue stick on the. Smash book page speed process how to smash book krazy island studios. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Your supplies can be as simple as glue or tape and a black pen or marker.
The notebook is a 5 subject notebook and is pretty big. A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. Ive gotten tons of requests to show my smash book which is basically a big, messy scrapbook. You can save things like ticket stubs in them, or use them to hold supplies to make smashing easier, like paper clips. I bought some spiral bound journal books at hobby lobbyand covered the front and the back with some of my scrapbook papers. Travel journal pages art journal pages journal ideas smash book smash book pages handmade journals handmade books smash book inspiration journal inspiration book making.
Any notebook would work i used one with lined notebook paper, but i think a heavier duty sketch pad would have been a better choice. I used regular glue sticks, a stapler, paperclips, binder clips, paper fasteners etc in my s mash book. A smash book is a new trendy way to do your memory keeping. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is allie from alexandra rae design here to show you how to make your own smash book, on the cheap. Jan 18, 20 book lovers please close your eyes for this part. Loving my crazy family life in nc with my wild little bear sam, my awesome husband daryl, and our two spunky italian greyhounds, annie and beau. Let me start by saying there really is no right way at all.
This year i wanted to make an upcycled smash book, rather than buy one that uses all new materials. I found six old books at an antique store all the same size somewhere close to 5 x 7. Im using an old vintage book as the start of my smash book. A mini handmade smash book journal remember this smashtype book my friend and i made on our creative getaway. My homemade smash books an introduction, and what i use. For example, if you receive a ticket stub after a bus journey whilst on holiday, stick it in there and then. But im lost when it comes to a name or title for it.
Youll love this folio with an embossed chipboard cover and designer journal pages. Book surgery art journal book art, handmade journals. I have been scrapbooking on and off for a few years but i am honestly not that crafty, and i feel like i dont have a great eye for detail, so it takes a long time for me to actually finish a page. See more ideas about mini books, smash book, mini albums. Dont forget to take out pages to make room for what you will smash in. I used pink paislee paper daily junque for the cover of the album, layered three layers of lace onto the cover and finished it off with a row of flat back pearls.
If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial youtube. I use old books for my covers, and bind them with the bind it all. Store all of your favorite things in fashionable style. Music pendant, valentines day gift idea, heart jewelry, love necklace, neck candy, handmade wearable art, red jewelry, gift ideas.
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