In June of 2015 I filmed a video demoing how to transform heavyweight Manila file folders into compact journals. They’re sturdy little books and I really enjoyed the ones I created during the filming process. About the only thing I was less than thrilled with was how spray inks reacted on the file folders. Paint was mostly ok, but the inks didn’t behave in a way I liked. So for that one I went with adding paper to the pages rather than spraying or inking them.
Fast forward to about a month ago when I was looking for something else and happened upon that every same journal. As I looked through the pages and remembered how much fun I had creating it, it occurred to me that I would like to make another, but not from file folders.
I’ve spent a lot of time lately laser cutting a lot of our products from watercolor paper and I realized that I could cut file folders from that same sheet goods. At 140#, it’s sturdy and easy to work with. Bets of all? Ink sprays work beautifully on the paper.
And just like that, I had the idea for a new version of the journal and a new video explaining the process. This one looks very different than the original and I think the change to watercolor paper was a really good decision.
Supplies For This Video:
Joggles Watercolor 3 Tab File Folders
Joggles Sticky Stuff Adhesive Tape
Dylusions Dyary – Dy-Cuts are perfect on the journal pages. Washi Strips are fabulous too.
Dylusions Printed Adhesive Canvas
Tim Holtz Ideaology Small Talk
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Oh, what fun can be had with this easy to assemble journal! I love yours with all the sprays and embellishments. Watercolor paper is perfect.
Thanks very much!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I could not believe how disappointed I was when there wasn’t a MidWeek Muse. I thought I could take them or leave them but no…I am addicted to your videos. I particularly love bookmaking so this one is extra special.
You’re welcome and thanks for your kind comments! It’s awesome to know you enjoy the videos. :+)
These are fantastic! I was just looking at them in the shop last night and thinking about how to use them. THanks Barbara.
Loved this demo. I eagerly wait for Wednesday nights to see what new creative process you have for us to learn. What is the element on the front cover with the large flower on it?
Thanks Teresa! That element is something I made during the filming of the Art Tiles Supersized video. You can see it here on the blog: https://www.joggles.com/blog/creating-art-tiles-supersized/
love this idea–thanks for sharing your creativity!! i wonder if you would share how you made some of your backgrounds. you are so good at blending certain colors that won’t make mud–could you share a list at some time of compatible colors? thanks, Jo Anne