Saturday, May 4, 2013

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!

Hi everyone!  Julie here, and I'm hoping you have lots of time for creativity today. :)

In addition to the Summer Stories Collection pack give away, I have a tutorial for you today.
I love altering old books.  Awhile back, I participated in 30 Days of Lists and shared the altered book I did on my blog.  I made another one using Summer Stories, Memories, and little bits of Teresa's other lines...and here's the fun 'how to' for NSD, so you can make one too! :)


Fun, right?  :)

1.  First things first.  Find an old book.
The Thrift store or Good Will...garage sales...all good places to find them.  I think mine cost fifty cents.  Be picky.  Look for one with a nice spine & an appropriate title (I don't cover the spine)...check for water damage and stains...or inner pages used as a coloring book.  I have even been known to sniff the inner pages to make sure they don't smell funky.


2.  Each of your inner pages...is actually several pages glued together.  As it would take forever to glue every page of the book together...feel free to cheat a little.  Every few pages or so...I ripped out a few pages.  Now there's not so many pages to work with.  Don't make it hard...there's nothing exact about it...just start ripping here and there.

It will look like something like this.

3.  Determine how many pages you want in your book.
My book is a thankful journal for June.  June has 30 days.  I'm going to use front and back...so I need at least 15-16 pages.  This helps in determining how many pages to glue together...to make one page.

4.  Make your inner pages.
This is the easy part.  It's also the most time consuming.  All you really need is a glue stick.
REMEMBER:  You do NOT need glue on every inch of the page.  As long as you get most of the top, bottom, and side edges...and a smidge in the center...you are good!
You'll get really fast at it by the time you're done, I promise.  Keep gluing pages together until you have the thickness you want for one page.  Keep doing this until you have all your pages done.  Smooth them out as you go...from the front, and after you flip the page.

You can also sew pages together to make a page.  Or use your stapler.
Hint:  Fold down half your pages diagonally from the top right corner, and make a pocket page.

My glued together pages.

5.  The cover.
  

I used Summer Stories (SS) and Memories (M) for most of the book.  Cut a piece of SS Flowers paper to fit the front of your book.  Be sure not to cover the bendy part.
Cut a rectangular piece of SS Filigree (wood grain side).  Sew around the edges.
Hint:  Be sure you put together the front piece before you attach it to the flower paper with pop dots.


Adhere a small round doily to the wood grain paper...then add the Memories (M) calendar grid piece (I covered the grid with SS Damask (print side)...then I sanded the edges.
Using my old typewriter, I typed out '30 days of thankful' on white cardstock...then adhered it to the top left on the chipboard piece.  Adhere the SS yellow pennant border piece below it (trim it to size first).  Add the pink number border on top of the yellow piece.
Next, add a strip of SS gray chevron washi tape.

Adhere Thickers to spell June (or whatever month you choose).  Punch a small gold glitter heart and add to top left corner.  I added a small cluster next to June...a SS brad (I actually glued this on with a heavy duty liquid glue - Quick Grip), button & enamel dot.  The 'always' in the bottom left corner is from Memories...the die cut sheet.  Last, I stamped the date below June with a date stamp.

Finally, adhere the whole piece to the flower paper with pop dots.
Next, tuck in the top elements:  the SS 'beginning' tab, button, and ticket from the border strip.
In the upper right corner, add 2 SS die cut pennants...with the 'smile' piece on the top.  I sewed above it.

Adhere the whole piece to the book cover (again, I used the Quick Grip).  Let dry for a bit and sand the edges.  Done!

Inner Cover:



Confession.  When I ripped the very first page out of the book (a blank extra one)...it wasn't a very good rip.  In fact, it was really messy.  So I cut a piece of SS Bingo (yellow numbers side) to fit inside.  It was still messy looking in the center binding part...so I added some Far & Away grid washi tape.  Voila!  No evidence of the messy rip.  :)

Next, add the calendar grid die cut from the M die cut sheet.  Stamp the 'everyone has a story to tell' using the SS stamps.  I used VersaFine Smokey Gray ink.
Add a large 30...I used wood veneer numbers found at Michael's.  I inked them pink and adhered them.  Next, add a strip of the pink pennant border.  I stapled it a couple of times at the edge.  Add 'days' with Thickers...then the M 'keepsake' brad.

Last...I had to fill in the month and year at the top.  I just couldn't leave them blank.
So I used a small set of alphabet stamps...and stamped JU for June.  Then I realized JU could be June or July.  Duh.  Upon deeper thought, I realized it would have to be June because there's 31 days in July.  Whew.  I stamped 13 for the year and adhered the whole thing to my inside cover page.

Page 1:  (I did the first 5 pages of the month...I'll share more later ;)


Cut a piece of SS Ephemera (gray side) to fit inside your book.  Mine is approx. 4.5 x 7.5".  My 'I am thankful.' stamp I made with my TC Stampmaker.  It's easiest to make the page, and THEN glue it into the book.
Stamp I am thankful in the upper left corner.  Add M crown washi tape underneath.  Stamp date below the washi.  Add a die cut SS pennant in upper right corner & staple at the top.  I punched a butterfly from the SS flower paper and added it over the pennant with 2 yellow enamel dots.

Add the M bicycle die cut to the bottom right corner.  Use Thickers to spell out june 1.
Adhere the page into the book...I used Quick Grip.  Leave room at the top for the M sticker number tab.  Only use half...you'll want the back of the tab to have a two on it for the June 2 page.  Adhere tabs to top right corner.


Here's the next 2 pages.  Lots of room for journaling what you're thankful for that day. :)

Page 2:


Cut a rectangle to fit your book from the SS Flashcards (pink stripe side) paper.  I adhered a He Said envelope to the pink paper, and used a M die cut 'My thoughts' card to put inside.  Add the photo ticket from the border strip.  Punch a medium heart from gold glitter paper and adhere to bottom right of the envelope.  Stamp a 2 in the number blank.

Adhere the whole thing to your page.  I wanted some of the text from the book to show.
Stamp I am thankful at the top directly onto the book page.

Add the SS 'this day is perfect' chipboard piece below the envelope.  Finish with a strip of He Said ruler washi tape, and stamp the date.

Page 3:


Cut a piece of SS Stripes (the dot side) to fit your book.  I added a library card from my stash.  Adhere a strip of SS chevron washi tape across the bottom.  Add the 'today' chipboard piece, and stamp the date onto the library card.  Next add the SS ledger tag brad with a 3 (Thickers).  Stamp I am thankful in the bottom right.

Glue page into book.  I added a couple of staples.  Don't worry about them showing through on the other side...you can always cover them with paper.  I added a piece off SS washi tape...take note.


Page 4:


I cut a narrower piece of M Tags paper (gray ledger side) and stamped I am thankful at the top.
Punch a large heart from the SS gold glitter dot paper and add to bottom right corner.  Stamp the date in the bottom left.
Add the SS 'love this so much' sticker above the stamped date...and a 4 next to it.
Add SS pink scallop border sticker below I am thankful.  Adhere a few enamel dots, and you're good!

Page 5:


Cut a narrow piece again of M Filmstrip paper (diagonal stripe side) and stamp I am thankful in the bottom right corner.  Add the M gray dot scallop border sticker above it...trim off extra and save.  Adhere Documented sticker next, and stamp the date above it.

Glue page into book and add wood veneer 5 (Michael's).  Add a little strip of She Said pink washi tape to the top.

Whew!  You made it!  Only 25 more pages to go.  ha ha :)  I will have to post those later...

On to the give away!!
Leave a comment on this post...and you will be entered to win a Summer Stories Collection pack!


We will post a winner on Monday!  Hope you enjoyed the altered book...give it a try.  They are a kick to make :)  Happy NSD!!



















67 comments:

  1. i love it, julie!
    happy NSD!

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  2. I am in love with this book and the papers! Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway!

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  3. I really need to journal more and this would be so perfect for it! Love your altered book and all the details you put into it...thanks for the how-to. If I win I will definitely make it! Happy National Scrapbooking Day to you and all my fellow scrappers!

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  4. This collection looks great in your altered book. Good luck completing the rest of the pages.

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  5. It turned out awesome. Loving that line ;)

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  6. What a great idea to recycle a book into something that you can use and treasure ! Happy National Scrapbook Day!

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  7. i love, and happy scrapbooking day
    http://boule-de-scrap.over-blog.com/#

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  8. Happy National Scrapbooking Day! I love this line! Thank you for posting the altered book. I've been following the directions of a lot of Teresa's Design team to try new things. Looks like an altered book is next!

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  9. Oh this book is absolutely amazing and I love the THANKFUL theme!!! I will certainly have to try to make this one, thank you so much for sharing this with us today. Happy NSD today!!!

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  10. Wow, great tutorial! Love the beautiful book, what a great idea! Let's see what I can find in the house to make this gorgeous book :o)
    Have a happy national Scrapbooking day. I'll join you all over here in the Netherlands by making a lot of cards today and hopefully I can start with this book one of these day's!

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  11. I think I am going to make one!

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  12. Super tutorial! Love the altered book!

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  13. Gorgeous project! Thanks for sharing the accident with the ripping story, it is good to know that it happens even to talented pros:-)

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  14. Thank you for the altered book tutorial. I really want to do one of those. I really, really hope I win, because I love this new line of Teresa's! Of course, I love all of her papers. They make everything I do look beautiful with no talent from me. :)

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  15. Love Lover Love It! Wish I hadn't Just Donated a Bunch Of Books To Lions Club For Garage Sale! Love The paper!

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  16. I love the idea of a thankful journal. Great idea! Also love all the papers you used!
    Thanks

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  17. What a awesome idea!!! I love how cute and different it is from other mini books!!! Thanks for the ideas :) love this line!!!

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  18. I love this idea! I've picked up some vintage looking books at thrift stores to try this, thanks for the tutorial!

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  19. Love this idea too. Definitely on the "to do" list!

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  20. This would make a great diary for a young girl! Love the idea and I love how versatile Teresa's line is to create so many things! I would love to get creative with this new lines from her! Happy National Scrapbooking Day!,,

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  21. Thank you for the great book tutorial! I will definitely try one :) Happy National Scrapbooking Day to everyone! Thanks for the chance to win Teresa's beautiful Summer Stories Collection pack!

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  22. I absolutely love Summer Stories. The colors are perfect for me. Thanks for all your wonderful products that make scrapbooking so fun.

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  23. I'm lovin Summer Stories! Your Thankful journal is awesome. Can't wait to see the rest!

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  24. Love the altered book!! I have thrift store books handy...looks like I need to get busy..:) Thanks Teresa...:)
    Linda in Denver

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  25. Today is my time to win some fun:-) thinking positive, needing some of the new line. Crossing my fingers xx

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  26. Love the altered book! I think I am going to give it a try!! Thanks for giving us the chance to win! Fingers crossed! :)

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  27. I love this idea! Great gift idea for someone going through a hard time. Plus it is so pretty. You just can't go wrong with any of Teresa's lines. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. I love this gorgeous line and how you used it in your book. Thanks for the chance to win and happy NSD!

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  29. Your altered book is oh-so-gorgeous! Love the paper that you used too!

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  30. Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial.I've been wanting to make some altered books for a while now and this is the best I've read to help to me.You;re the best- Happy NSD!

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  31. julie, you never cease to amaze me with how you put things together. i love it all. THANK YOU!

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  32. What a wonderful idea!! Great tutorial!! Loved the "make sure it doesn't stink", and "no naughty words" part in finding a book loll! I absolutely love love love this paper!!

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  33. I have a book I bought just to do this same idea with! I love how it turned out. I will have to go dig mine out now that Ive been inspired. HAPPY SCRAPBOOKING DAY!

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  34. I have just started to do this and love the way the book has turned out. I did in memory of a friends sister who died, having never met the lady I think she would of loved the end result too BUT once you start you just want to do more and more of them

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  35. I love your new line! The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous! I can wait to make beautiful projects with it! Thanks, Teresa!!

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  36. Happy National Scrapbooking Day to The Design Team! Thank You for a chance to win, and all of your inspiration you give to us All! Hope you Enjoy a fun NSD!

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  37. I watched Cheri Piles video opening up her box with several collections. If I were to win this collection I would be as excited as she was.
    Thanks!

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  38. You make altering booking so much fun. Thank you

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  39. What a lovely book! So inspired!!!! Happy NSD!

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  40. Wonderful book! Thanks for the ideas - Happy NSD!

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  41. fantastic project. I used to make altered books all the time... you've inspired me that I need to get back to them. They make great gifts too.

    Happy NSD

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  42. Love, love, love this line, totally gorgeous. The project is beautiful too...♥

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  43. Wow you really gave a lot of great descriptions on how you put your beautiful book together. Just love Teresa Collin's collections and this is a great example of how to use several in one project. Thanks for giving us wonderful inspiration for NSD! Create on!

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  44. The books is really gorgeous and of course I'd love to win the collection! Thanks so much!

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  45. Great little book idea.
    The collection is really
    pretty. Thanks for chance
    to win!
    Carla from Utah

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  46. Beautiful book!! Thanks for the chance to win...LOVE this new collection!

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  47. love, love your book, miss julie!! thanks for sharing your process with us! thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. Thanks for sharing your wonderful book, I loved all. The details!

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  49. Your altered book is so cool!!!! I love books and don't know if I could tear out pages, but maybe I'll get brave and get book at a thrift store to alter - not use one I already have :)

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  50. What a super cute book! You have got my creative wheels turning! Off to find a an old book! :)

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  51. Love altered books and this one is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

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  52. I love the book and need to try it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  53. Love this altered book! Can't wait to see more pages.

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  54. So inspiring, thank you for sharing.

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  55. Julie, your projects are always so inspiring! (I read your personal blog too.) And I LOVE the quality of Teresa Collins' products. (Would LOVE to be the winner of the Summer Stories Collection pack.)

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  56. Love the book, thanks for the instructions.

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  57. Thanks for the tutorial. This collection has fabulous colors.

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  58. Happy National Scrapbook Day!!! Awesome tutorial! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win this gorgeous collection!!!

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  59. Stunning papers, and I love your altered book - such a clever idea!

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  60. A gorgeous project!!
    Happy NSD!
    Hugs
    Yasmina

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  61. What an incredible project, love it and this collection!

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  62. This is beautiful! I've never made an altered book, but this is so pretty and such a great idea, I think I might have to give it a try. Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  63. Altering books is one of my very favorite projects and yours is beautiful. I love the Summer Stories collection and the chance to win! Thanks!

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  64. Thanks so much for a chance to win such beautiful paper! I am going to try this project - I've never altered a book and it looks so wonderful. Nice way to recycle something I may have thrown out or given to Goodwill. Blessings!

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  65. Love this idea for a mini album. Been seeing quite a few of these. I think I'm going to have to give this a try. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  66. Thanks for the chance to win the Summer Stories collection. I just love the soft, soothing feel the collection has. And I love the floral print, the flashcards, the grey pattern, and the b&w lattice. Nicely designed Teresa!

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