Day #4 of May Arts / Graphic 45 Blog Week!
{tutorial} getaway journal
After receiving Graphic 45’s On the Boardwalk Collection, the crew at Piggy Bank Parties has been longing for a vacation getaway. We decided the next best thing would be creating a memory from last year’s beach getaway using Graphic 45 papers and May Arts ribbons!
Gather the following supplies:
- 9”of May Arts Ribbon per page
- Graphic 45 On the Boardwalk Collection
- Graphic 45 Die Cut Alphabet 2
- Graphic 45 Kraft Envelope Album
- Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive and HighTac Adhesive
- Scrap Cardstock
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Pop-up Adhesive
- Optional: Brayer
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Ready? Here we go…
I love a lined envelope and it was a great excuse to use more of the On the Boardwalk Papers! Here’s a mini tutorial:
1. Trace the envelope flap and cut out. Note: It is not necessary to line the entire envelope unless it is clear or thin.
2. Place the envelope on the template you created then move it 3/16” from the left side. Trace the side of the envelope and flap. Use the same technique on the right side and the top. The finished outline should look like a smaller version of the envelope (see Photo 6).
3. Use your template to create liners for each of the envelopes. Add adhesive to the flap portion of the liner only. Liners need to be able to move slightly and if they are tacked down inside the envelope there is a chance they will wrinkle the envelope.
4. Fold the flap down and press firmly. I roll a brayer over the folded flap to crease the liner. Pre-scoring the liner is another option but in my experience the finished liners don’t fit the envelope as well.
5. To embellish the exterior flap of the envelope, trace only the flap portion of the template. Hint: Create a clear template using a transparency then you’ll see where on the paper you are tracing.
6. On the left envelope, add paper, your favorite May Arts ribbon and photos from the getaway.
7. On the right envelope, attach a paper postcard, letters and embellishments from Graphic 45.
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8. I created Journaling Cards to slip in each envelope to write down memories from the getaway. Ta-Da!
I hope you’re inspired to create your own journal for the important events in your life using May Arts ribbon and Graphic 45 papers! I wanted to get you started with a little gift…
{Free Download} Journaling Card
Enjoy!
Sources:
- On the Boardwalk Collection, Die Cut Alphabet 2 and Kraft Envelope Album by Graphic 45
- Ribbon and HighTac Adhesives by Glue Arts
- Journaling Cards by Piggy Bank Parties
Blog Post By: Doris Driver
I love these mini albums! The tutorial was very informative…thank you!
This is one of my favorite G45 paper packs! You’ve used it to perfection, Do! Thanks for the download, too!
Oh my goodness – my brain is on overload – all these fabulous ideas and gorgeous projects! I love this album. Thanks so much for the tutorial – I can’t wait to try this
Wonderful mini-album. Thank you for the free download.
OMGoodness….I love this mini. Thanks for the tutorial!!!!
What a great project-can’t wait to try it! I love Graphic 45 papers and your ribbons!
OMG, this journal is fantastic!
I LOVE IT!!!!!
Hugs
Agnieszka
Wow…what a great tutorial and what an excellent looking journal. So glad to have found you from Graphic45 blog.
smiles…Tammy
This mini book is amazing! Great share! Thanks!
Fantastic journal- love the Graphic45 papers with your ribbons! This would be great to take on the road!
What a great project!
love this mini! thanks for the tutorial!!
Simply amazing tutorial – I think I might even be able to make this turn out with those fabulous instructions. And how can I go wrong with Graphic 45 AND May Arts ribbons – oh my but they are beautiful!
What a fabulous journal! I love mini books, and this one is right up my alley! Thanks for the free download!!
Love these envelope albums! Fabulous inspiration…makes me want to go make one right now!
Doris -
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and the fabulous journaling cards. That was so sweet of you. I love this little album, it has so much personality and each page is just gorgeous!
Elaine Allen
Wow! How gorgeous! Amazing tutorial – the step by step pics are awesome! LOVE!
What a wonderful idea for a travel journal! All those envelope pages are perfect for collecting post cards, brochures, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia!
Great tutorial. Thanks for all the step-by-step pics! Very easy to follow.
DeniseB
I am SO impressed! I love the instructions. THANKS!
What a wonderful travel journal! The brown envelope pages are perfect for collecting post cards, brochures, ticket stubs and memorabilia from your trip!
I love journals–and this one is fantastic!
What a beautiful mini-album! Thank you so much for sharing the instructions!
awesome stuff and Graphic 45 just wonderful
GREAT tutorial! I love this little album!!! Anne, yourmainestamper
Can’t wait to try this!
LOVE the album…its beachy!! Thank you for the free journalling cards. I’ll use them a lot!
A great mini and love the journaling cards!
I LOVE Graphic 45 and May arts…love the projects can’t wait to get my hands on both and play…
wow blown away with such a great project you have shared with us!!!! Can’t wait to play with Graphic 45 and May Arts goodies….whoooo love them
GREAT project- and a fab tutorial too! I linked your download up too- it’s terrific!!!
What a wonderful mini!!
I love tutorials and downloads to help create custom projects. Thanks for the details and great tutorial photo’s
Thanks for the free download! I love journaling cards like that!
oh my that is so so cool
Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments! Enjoy the journaling cards!
Do and The Piggy Bank Parties Crew
I adore it! I’m so glad I found you through Graphic 45′s blog!
Love it, thanks for the tutorial!
This is fabulous! Now I have a great idea for the same paper that I have!
Awesome mini-album! Thank you for the detailed tutorial and free download!
Terrific tutorial and such a creative Mini album!! Just wonderful project, THANKS!!!!
The paper, The ribbon, there are no words!!! Wait, there is , BEAUTIFUL products, just gorgeous!!
Thanks!
DJ
What a brilliant tutorial – thank you x
Thanks for the free download and great instructions!
Awesome! Especially love those journeling cards.
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What an incredible journal!!! I want one! The journaling cards are fabulous. Thanks for sharing them with us
love your getaway journal! fantastic project!
what a great envelope journal. thanks so much for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
This tutorial is the best-it can be adapted for so many occasions-I love it.Thank you for such a great week-I think it’s been my favorite so far.
great tut and
thanks for the download
Fabulous journal!
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