VectoriaDesigns | Junk Journal Tutorial | Ephemera Holder Tutorial | Early Birds Kit | PART 3 @vectoriadesigns | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
In this video Alexandra teaches you how to make the second journal and an ephemera holder with the printables from our second part of our series "Treasures of Nature".

This second journal and the ephemera holder are made with the printables of our "Early Birds" Kit.
This kit is the second part of our "Treasures of Nature" series.

Discover the "Early Birds" Kit here:
DELUXE: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1450454276
Standard: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1426552646
MINI: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1450460656

World of Flowers kit:
DELUXE: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1506816924
Standard: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1518597183
MINI: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1521004977

Butterfly Beauty kit:
DELUXE: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1415184676
Standard: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1413519956
MINI: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1429394653

Animal Kingdom kit:
DELUXE: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1571467015
Standard: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1550525852
MINI: vectoriadesigns.etsy.com/listing/1557284800

See Alexandra's YouTube channel youtube.com/channel/UC7BE6vAO4_W6rMforrNEgvw

USEFUL VIDEO LINKS

Complete flip through of the journal station and first journal with tips on the embellishments: craft.vectoriadesigns.com/s2335
Journal station tutorial: youtu.be/JGsCKq3K5w0
Journal no. 1 tutorial: youtu.be/3WbrklmTe-I
How to make fussy cutting image sheets easily: youtu.be/Yb3_gi2Z3Aw
3-hole pamphlet stitch: youtu.be/J9PK6mF97_0?t=3993

TIMESTAMPS

03:05 Prepare inner spine
09:40 Prepare journal pages / signatures + sew in spine
15:49 Cover
26:59 Show stencilling on journal pages
27:48 How Alexandra made more fussy cuttings
32:30 Cover front embellishments (explanation)
34:32 Attach signatures to cover
35:55 Insert front cover
1:07:10 Insert back cover
1:49:02 Ephemera holder

TOOLS & MATERIALS USED

✂ cardstock (about 65lb cover - 176gsm)
✂ bone folder (optional but handy)
✂ thin fabric (cotton, muslin,...)
✂ awl / hole poking tool
✂ glue stick (liquid glue if you don't use a sewing machine to extra secure)
✂ strong glue (Alexandra uses UHU All Purpose Adhesive)
✂ glue for acetate sheets (Alexandra uses Art Glitter glue, glossy accents will work as well)
✂ ink & ink blender
✂ sewing machine (optional but used frequently so recommended) - necessary for ephemera holder (or sew by hand)
✂ scrap papers (notebook papers, tea dyed papers, ledger papers, etc)
✂ clips & paperclips to hold papers together
✂ needle & thread (upholstery, embroidery, wax,...)
✂ medium weight chipboard
✂ leather pieces
✂ brads
✂ craft knife & mat
✂ acetate sheet(s)
✂ envelope punch board (optional, for creating tabs)
✂ gold foil washi tape (optional)
✂ cord for closure
✂ circle punches for circle closures (optional)
✂ corner rounder punch (optional)
✂ mod podge (Alexandra used gloss)
✂ rub-ons (optional)
✂ 1/8 inch double sided tape

Optional for hanger
✂ triangle picture hanger
✂ bulb pin
✂ gold foil cardstock
✂ craft cardstock
✂ faux leather
✂ punch with number or shape
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