TABBED JOURNAL

The blank Tabbed Journal came from Beyond The Page and was made of heavy duty wood board, a real pleasure to work with.

I started by covering both sides of each page with paper from PaperHeartStudio's Espresso Collection - my colour theme for the book was now set. I then rubbed Gold Leaf rub'n'buff around the edges of each page. The scroll on the front cover and the journal tab are Grungeboard from Tim Holtz again using the rub'n'buff and the gold accents were cut from some gold paisley card. Teal and burgundy coloured fibres and ribons were knotted onto each book ring.

The other three boards were wrapped with ribbon from DCWV Once Upon a Time Prince range and I used my Hero Arts 'Meanings' stamps to put a message on each board - Love, Create & Memories.

I added a pocket to the back of each of these boards using a range from K & Co . A few butterflies and scrolls and a coloured Grungeboard key completing these.
On the tabs on the front side of the boards I added chipboard letters which had been coloured with the rub'n'buff and spelling out 'l o v e' on the back I repeated this but spelling out 'l i v e '

All that remained was to spell out my name in chipboard and add a couple of hearts. My journal is now complete. I've added blank white pages so it is ready to use, but what do I use it for? I think the plan will be to scrapbook special photos on some pages and to journal special memories on others, then I have the 3 little pockets to add something extra special to - I'll be keeping this journal on my bedside table.