Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Diy smash book altered book art, art journal pages, book. Id love for you to subscribe to my channel if you enjoy watching my videos. Shabby junk journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez7081. A smashbook is a journal in which one pastes pictures, embellishments, memorabilia et al on the go. This is a video tutorial on how to make a smash book. Journal ideas smash book, carnet bullet journal, art journal inspiration, j scrapbook on the road journal dart, photo journal, journal ideas smash book travel journal pages scrap 35 ideas scrapbook on the road id like to do this on my hawaii trip. Everyone in the scrapbooking world all seem to be a little bit obsessed with smash books. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. It is a little more detailed than a journal or scrapbook. See more ideas about bullet journal art, smash book, bullet journal inspo. This is allie from alexandra rae design here to show you how to make your own smash book, on the cheap.
You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Theyre great because the pen is attached and includes a glue stick on the other end, and you can get stickers, tape, tabs, calendars and folders to customize it however you want. Depending on how much time and detail youd like to put in to your project, a smash book would be a great way to document your journey. Decorate your diy journal and smash books and simply have fun. See more ideas about smash book, art journal inspiration and altered books. We are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal tutorial. Im using an old vintage book as the start of my smash book. I just couldnt resist and i thought it was a sign that it was time to start my own smash book. This is a little bit of a generic way to sum it all up of course, but i think it does explain it clearly for those who may have no idea what a junk journal might be. 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. With some simple supplies, you can make a smash book you will treasure for many years to come. Cover for book using a bigger bound book 53 ideas for diy journals, diaries, smash books and all the extras.
I can journal things wherever i am and when i am ready to add a photo and smash it into my book, the hard part is already done. See more ideas about journal, travel scrapbook and smash book. A great way to get kids to love journaling and writing. Diy smash book smash book, book journal, altered books. You can really add any notes, mementos, thoughts or photos you want to it. You can also make your own by decorating an envelope. Smash books are basically prebound scrapbooks, but instead of plain pages, which can be daunting to fill, they have patterned papers and papers with sayings on them. Smash book by tessa buys good journal smash page journaling with scrapbooking supplies love the embellishments that coordinate with the journaling entry olw smash book pages 56 flickr photo sharing. When it comes to smash journals, ideas like this are perfect for creating your own fun look and design.
This is called japanese binding and you can find lots of tutorials for it. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. If you have any requests please feel free to leave them below. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Turn book back over and fold down the remaining pieces of washi tape. Jun 30, 2019 big or small, diy journals are perfect for you or for gifts. Diy travel journal smash book gift idea even though its for a grad gift, this would be great as a kids travel journal too diy travel journal smash book cute cover layout and cool decoupage technique diy travel journal smash book i would probably use an art notebook just so the pages would be thicker. If the pages are sewn in i just pull out a few pages from each section. What is a smash book and how to make a smash book tutorial. Blank journal the dayspring live original journals are perfect for this. For example, if you receive a ticket stub after a bus journey whilst on holiday, stick it in there and then. Halloween themed travelers notebook halloween junk journal smash book memory album. Really, it is the best way to keep ideas, projects, etc. Decide whether you want to embellish the pages as you go or before you start.
Transfer any print or photocopy into the pages of your journal. 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. Aug 25, 20 it would be so much more convenient if they were all in one place. 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. Every paper crafter knows this there is paper you want a lot and paper that you dont want at all. How to make a smash book method 2 creating a diy smash book buy a composition notebook or something similar. Of course todays smash book diy, also doubles up as a fabulous diy journal or diy art journals sketchbooks. This 40page book is fun, colorful and an excellent place to store your ideas while on the go. Daily calendar journal theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. 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.
The thing i adore about smash books is that they take the intimidation of the blank page away. 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. Journaling tuck spots and pocketsspot spot or spot may refer to. Diy smash journal book from unwanted paper the paper heart. 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. Make a smash book journal how to make a smash book journal. How to make your own smash book with composition notebook creation deco, wreck this journal. Diy scrapbook tutorial how to make a smash book youtube. I try to keep my smashbook chronological, but sometimes that doesnt happen.
These journals come with printed pages, pictures, quotes and prompts. 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. Maybe, 15, 20 minutesand you get a super personalized, fun smash book or journal. On my phone this christmas, i happened to keep running lists of the items i purchase for each of my five kids. Smashing is a way to journal that isnt as precise and scrapbooks are usually considered to be. Smash book stepbystep tutorial smash book, crafts, scrapbook. See more ideas about smash book, journal and book journal. There are several different themes, and each themed book has a different colored fabric spine, embossed craft hard cover, and fantastic digital continued crafts, creative journal, creative organizer, diy, magazine storage, smash book, smash book ideas. There are also accessories you can buy like themed list pads, stickers, additional pens, pockets and folders things that help you complete specific themed pages. There are so many ways to do this, one option is to use the app kicksend. Outstanding diy hacks info are offered on our web pages.
Save travel journal pages in a small 3 ring binder. Those smash albums looked so fun i just had to have some excuse to use one. A smash book doesnt need to be in chronological order and its. Create your own smash book smash book, book making. Dont want, but still feel uncomfortable to throw it out. Thus the jillee scrapbook journal smash book was born. Smash booking is about documenting anything that matters to you without worrying about getting it neatly organized and you can smash in memorabilia, postcards, greeting cards, magazine cutouts, favorite quotes, photos, journaling, and other tidbits of stuff you can find to smash into a smash book but not into a scrapbook. Make these journals as simple or decorative as you want. A vintage book with binder spine makes a perfect junk journal. 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. It serves the same purpose of displaying pictures as an album or traditional scrapbook, but it plays into a style of memorykeeping that intersects with the world of mixed media art, upcycling and collage. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. Smashbooks do not follow a certain pattern throughout the book. Note this diy art journal was first published in june 2016 and has been updated and reshared for your convenience diy journal smash book.
The craftinomicon scrapbook journal, smash book, art journal. I made my own fitness journal from a smash book two or three years ago. Jul 17, 2017 we are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal tutorial. Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. Scrabble crafts scrabble board scrabble tiles scrabble letters diy journal book journal journal prompts art journals journal ideas. How to make a smash book journal the realistic mama. The last method is to simply use a notebook or book that already exists and alter it to work as your junk journal. A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. This visual journal is all about photos, so its a great way to show off your favorite images, products, and recipes. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then either stitch them together or use a long armed stapler or loose binder rings to clip them together. Yesterday, ive not even heard about this trend before. Youll love this folio with an embossed chipboard cover and designer journal pages. If you are into smash books or want to find out more about diy smash books and how to make your own smash book, do.
It is a great activity for those who are not good with arts and crafts. Swan rhapsody journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7129. It can also serve as a place to keep fun, exciting, and meaningful memories. Store all of your favorite things in fashionable style. Rustic autumn journal diy kit junk journal, journal. Then i started hearing about this kind of book smash, art journal, or whatever you want to call it and i have got to do it.
Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks. I am a long time lurker and journal enthusiast, although i have not posted creative scrapbooking ideas if you are looking for a creative manner in which you could maintain all your unique recollections for years to come, then you have to try scrapbooking. So a while back, in my inspired ideas post, i mentioned starting a creativity journal using some of the cute projects from the magazines. A smash book is a new trendy way to do your memory keeping. Sep 06, 2012 maybe, 15, 20 minutesand you get a super personalized, fun smash book or journal.
A book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Wedding guest book, diy anniversary travel memory book summer 4. Travel journal ideas diy smash book mini albums ideas for 2019 tuck spots and pockets nicole wright designs. See more ideas about journal, smash book and journal inspiration. Most times, i only keep about half of these images, like the motel sign here, but i find the pictures inspire the layout.
The books are made from good quality card stock and can take a lot of memorabilia glued, taped or stapled to the pages. This book is fun and colorful and an ideal place to store a bunch of small items or thoughts that you find while on the run. Which, to be fair, is totally ok, because the books are super cool. All you need to do is seize these special moments the use. Use this tutorial to add a fun cover to your diary or notebook, or. Diy travel journal smash book gift idea for a graduate. I couldnt remember how one thing led to another but suddenly i was trying to find out what smash booking is about. This year i wanted to make an upcycled smash book, rather than buy one that uses all new materials. Make a journal or smash book youll treasure for many years. Smash books can take many forms and you dont have to use the official smash book. Its date is 1954, and i love that it has old uneven pages. Aug 09, 2014 hi jessica, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis.
We will provide you with the basic steps and instructions of how to make your own smash book. But the best part is you dont need to buy anything. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. I really need to come up with a better name than that. Creating technique rich tutorials using products like ranger ink, sizzix, tim holtz, dynasty brushes. The colors make me smile and the lined paper is so much easier for me to work with than the various papers included in the smash books. Here we have a how to make a diy journal from scratch tutorial. Jan 18, 2017 here is me going through my first completed smashbook. Diario tuck spots y bolsillos specializing in mixed media art. You just need your journal, your penglue and your memories. A while ago, i was at my local di a thrift store and came across this old book whose title was the same as my name. And maybe there exists somewhere in the world something you can make with. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks red.
Secret pockets are perfect for those hard to glue items that you want in your book. No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. 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. Easy smash book diy how to make a journal tutorial youtube. Dec 29, 2014 today i learned what is a smash book and what is smashbooking about while reading through some blog posts about scrapbooking. The different themes and papers are gorgeous, and i love that each page is a surprise.
You do not have to be super creative to make your own smash book. Medieval muse journal diy kit junk journal, journal, smash book ez 7122. Feb 23, 2016 a good smash book can be encouraging, inspiring, and a functional journal. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. If you are into smash books or want to find out more about.