My travel journal is complete. It is by far one of my fave-est journals I've ever done. I must admit, though. I took it with us and began writing in it and decided to journal in my sketchbook instead and then transfer and put it all together once we got home. I had so many ideas of how I wanted it to work together and decided it would be easier to do it in that manner.
*Edited per questions in the comments:
+ My journal is 5"x7" - I wanted to use a larger size than my typical 4"x6".
+ I printed all of my photos at home on my Epson R320 Printer, using 8.5x11 Epson 27# presentation matte paper. (I also use their 44# matte presentation paper - which is more of a cardstock.) I have always loved the quality of my Epson inkjet and their paper (kind of pricey, but worth it - especially when you can find it on sale) -- and in my opinion, sometimes feel like these prints are better than having them printed at any local photo developer. The only downside is that they do take a lot of ink, and of course, cartridges are expensive. However, out of all Epson printers I have owned (I've had several over the years through school, etc. and have upgraded several times, there was nothing wrong with each actual printer), to me, this one is the best with ink usage.
+ To print the large size 2-page photos, I enlarged them to 10"x7" in a layout program, printed them on the 8.5"x11" paper, cut them out and then in half to 5"x7".
+ Paper used in the journal: I used a lot of Kraft cardstock, which is available at most craft stores (I purchased a 50 sheet pack for $2.00 at Michael's using a 50%-off one-item-coupon - normally $3.99 which is still pretty cheap). I also used lined paper that I cut from one of my journal/notebooks, as well as vellum that I sewed white computer paper to (fancy, I know ;)). I included one envelope at the back and then used chipboard for the back cover which you can purchase packs of 25 (12"x12") online here. For the cover, I used the Kraft paper and a transparency.
Your travel book is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the shell in the "confetti window", how you used the washi tape, the white and kraft pages...so many ideas to copy...may I?
adore the two page photo spreads and the sewn page protector. i wanted to add sand to my mini and thought of glassine bags {which I'll try} but will have to remember this idea also
ReplyDeleteAshley, I ADORE what you have done. I don't even know how to express it to the fullest extent!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great!
ReplyDeleteFantastic. I like how you used so many techniques, but it is still very cohesive. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! I don't have a mum any more but cherish all of her scrap books, they are so important. This is such a good way to remember things.
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ReplyDeleteWhat size is your journal? How did you print the large pictures that take up two sides?
ReplyDeletei love this!
ReplyDeletewant to make one too!
thanks for sharing!
thanks a bunch!
xoxo Eden
I didn't mean to delete my comment. I am such a dunderhead when I don't read well! Thanks for the edit!
ReplyDeleteI love this. The end. =)
ReplyDeleteAshley! This is amazing!!! I'm so glad you all had a great time. Miss you. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThis gives me so many ideas to use in my own journals. Thank you for all of your inspiration and ideas =0)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! The shell confetti window is genius and i adore the 2-page photo spreads! We were staying in Southern Shores that week too so I'm sad we didn't see each other.
ReplyDeleteawesome! great Idea that inspires me a lot!
ReplyDeleteIs the journal one you bought or just pages you have put together yourself? I am in love with it and want to make one of my own.....thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea, I love it !
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journal! Is one of the beautiest that I ever seen.
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