Journal for the Breathings of Your Heart
I totally stole those words. They’re not mine…but I can tell you where you can get ‘em! That line is from a quote by William Wordsworth, and comes courtesy of a beautiful new stamp from Beth Schultz’s StampInsanity Stamps. The stamp is from the set called Meet Henry & Morgan and is available exclusively at the Stamp Happens Shop.
Because I am totally obsessed with making Bind-it-All books lately, I thought of using this stamp on a journal as soon as I saw it. This one is an 8”x8” journal covered with one of my all-time favorite papers from K & Company. I know from past experience that carrying books around is really hard on any embellishments that are on the covers, so I like to keep books that will actually be regularly used (rather than displayed) really simple. So to reinforce the die cut labels on the front of the journal, I backed them with a lightweight chipboard and then ran them through my Cuttlebug. I think I ran them through twice to be sure they cut properly, and that resulted in a really clean cuts and embossing – see below:
Here’s a view of the entire front of the journal. For the labels, I used Papertrey Ink’s Rustic Cream cardstock, which is really nice with its flecks of fiber, and the green shade is Stampin’ Up’s Sage Shadow, a really lovely color.
The inside covers of the journal were done in Sage Shadow and the back is covered with Stampin’ Up! Creamy Caramel, one of my all-time fave colors.
What I Used:
Paper: K & Company designer paper; Stampin’ Up! cardstock in Sage Shadow and Creamy Caramel; Papertrey Ink cardstock in Rustic Cream
Stamp: StampInsanity Stamps, Meet Henry & Morgan set, from the Stamp Happens Shop
Ink: Versafine in Vintage Sepia
Accessories: Cuttlebug with Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four dies; Zutter Bind-It-All machine, covers, antique brass o-wires
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By Jennifer, 5 October 2009 @ 11:29 AM
Beautiful journal. I would like a Bind it All but I’m not sure if I will use it. It’s on my wish list.
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By Jen, 5 October 2009 @ 11:39 AM
This is just beautiful Julie! You do such an amazing job with these books. I know Evey and I use the one you sent us almost everyday. She’s filled it with loads of beautiful drawings, and I’ve got a few in there too. When we fill it I’m going to have to buy another from you.
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By Alyssa, 5 October 2009 @ 12:28 PM
Beautiful Julie! love the DP that you chose! The nesties are a perfect fit for the font too ;o)
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By Alison, 5 October 2009 @ 2:13 PM
Oh Julie, this is SO beautiful! How cool that you made this whole book! I’ve heard wonderful things about the Bind-It-All, and you just showed us what lovely books you can create!
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By Tonya, 6 October 2009 @ 9:48 AM
This journal is so stunning! I absolutely adore the colors and paper. It is so, so breath taking. I love the sentiment; it is perfect!
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By Beth, 6 October 2009 @ 1:07 PM
That is amazing, Julie – it is really breathtaking! Those colors on top of everything else are just fantastic. Gorgeous!!! Great stamp, too. ;D
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By rebecca, 6 October 2009 @ 6:04 PM
This is simply beautiful! I saw on FB and admired it, but the paper and colors up close are even better!
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By Leigh Ann Baird, 8 October 2009 @ 9:14 PM
I made a small journal too with this sentiment and used the same nesties. LOL
Of course, I love your journal!
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