Lady Scientist Steampunk Junk Journal: My Porch Prints

I've been a fan of steampunk for years. There's just something about the idea of Victorian-era charm mixed with a little science fiction. It's romantic and exciting. Plus it makes for a great journal theme!

This journal is called "Lady Scientist." It's a mix of inventions and natural science with a touch of feminity. It's a binder-ring journal. The covers were created using medium weight chipboard & printable papers (links below). The pages were also made using printable papers. Instead of printing double sided, I printed one-sided on cardstock and glued them together to make thicker pages. Then I used an eyelet punch to create the holes. Enjoy!

The bookplate is a black metal label holder. To attach the clasp, I used brass fasteners and lightly spray painted them with black paint, letting some of the gold show through.  

This "corset" page was created with black cardstock and eyelets with ribbon strung through. I actually used a large mixing bowl from my kitchen to cut out a partial circle shape, then traced it to create two the same size. These became the sides of my corset. It makes a cute tuck spot! :) The train image is from a kit in my shop (see links below).

Steampunk style gears and printables from my shop were used for these pages.

This waterfall fold was so fun & easy to make! I'll try to put a tutorial video together for it. The insect specimen cards are from my Etsy store. The spinner clasp is from Tim Holtz.

This page was created using cabochons & bezels, metal necklace chain & ring clasps (links below).

For this page, I used more of my printables and a small brass hinge I had in my stash. I attached it using my spray-painted brass fasteners to create a fun moving part.

Again, this hinge was attached using my spray-painted brass fasteners. So easy and fun to make these moving pieces.

The left page here has an Industrial Pocket Tag from my Etsy shop. On the right is a page my daughter created. I thought it went perfectly with the "Lady Scientist" theme! The tape measure on the far right is actually a card that slides out of a tuck-spot.

These are some of the printable cards & other pieces I used. I picked a small flower outside and placed it in the bottle as a "specimen". :)

This journal was so much fun to create. I hope you liked it! Be sure to check me out on YouTube, Facebook, Etsy, Instagram & Pinterest!
Stephanie - My Porch Prints

LINKS FROM THIS PROJECT:
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METAL LABEL HOLDERS:
https://amzn.to/2ITCrqw

MINI GLASS BOTTLES:
https://amzn.to/2LpeAAC

GEAR PIECES:
https://amzn.to/2ITCOBq

EYELET PUNCH
https://amzn.to/2J9LZwp

HANDLE RINGS:
https://amzn.to/2LnByb5

TIM HOLTZ METAL GAME SPINNERS:
https://amzn.to/2JaZ7RM

ROUND CABOCHONS & BEZELS:
https://amzn.to/2ZPCede

OVAL CABOCHONS & BEZELS:
https://amzn.to/2J9tb0a

TUTORIAL WATERFALL PHOTOS
From Liz Thepaperproject:
https://youtu.be/wLv4YqD0K_M
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MY PORCH PRINTS PRINTABLES USED IN THIS JOURNAL:
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INVENTION JOURNAL PAGES:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/702226282/invention-journal-pages-junk-journal

STEAMPUNK CARDS:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/715967499/steampunk-cards-pocket-letter-patent-kit

SPECIMEN CARDS:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyPorchPrints?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=specimen+cards

INDUSTRIAL GRUNGE PAPERS:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/713362523/industrial-grunge-printable-paper-junk

TIN BOX MINI BOOK:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/710033793/tin-box-mini-book-junk-journal-kit

INDUSTRIAL POCKET TAGS:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/708434913/industrial-pocket-tags-loaded-envelope

ANTIQUE TAGS & CARDS:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/631942335/antique-tags-cards-junk-journal-ephemera

TAPE MEASURES & RULERS:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/616125177/tape-measure-sewing-junk-journal-vintage

Fairy Tale Junk Journal

Fairy Tale Junk Journal
This pretty journal was created using the Fairy Tale Journal Kit and the Fairy Tale Forest Journal Kit from My Porch Prints. The Fairy Tale Mini Books can be found here.

If you'd like to make a journal, please see my junk journal tutorial here.
Also learn to make a tassel here.

Freebie Friday: Vintage Sheet Music

Freebie Friday: Vintage Sheet Music
Hello crafters! It's Friday, and that means freebies here on the Porch!

Today's freebie is a vintage sheet music download! Many of the titles have to do with seasons. Use these for junk journals, card-making, whatever you like!

Enjoy!

Follow Crafting Ideas by My Porch Prints on Facebook for lots of fun & beautiful paper crafting inspiration.

To Download
Click the image below, then right click and save it to your computer.
Visit my Etsy shop to see more printables.

PERMISSIONS & COPYRIGHT
PLEASE NOTE: This image(s) is not to be re-used in digital form (as in do not re-post it on your website or anywhere else or try to sell it in digital form).

You MAY PRINT & sell it as part of a journal or art project.

Summer Garden Journal Cover Tutorial

Ah summer! The warm breezes, the smell of green growing things, the lazy buzz of insects. Capture your own little slice of summer in this Summer Garden Journal Kit!

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make the cover of this journal.

You will need:

• Cardboard Box
• Scissors, Glue, Paintbrush
• Lace if desired
• Summer Garden Journal Kit from My Porch Prints on Etsy
• Summer Garden Mini Books, if desired
• Green Leaf Ribbon, if desired

Cut Your Box

The journal pages in this kit are 5x7 inches. So I cut my box slightly larger than the pages and added a 2-inch spine as shown.

Print Papers
To cover the outside of the journal, you'll need to print 2 sheets (8.5x11) of the printable papers that come in this journal kit. You could also use your own paper if you like. Cut off the white edges and overlap the papers slightly, then adhere them together with glue, using a brush to smooth the glue before attaching.

Glue the paper to the outside of your journal cover using glue & a paintbrush to smooth it.

Smooth the paper, working from the center of your spine to the outside edges of your cover, pushing the air bubbles out. Don't worry if it's a little wrinkly. These will usually work themselves out as it dries.

Flip your cover over and cut off excess paper and the corners as shown. Leave a border of 1/2 to 1 inch as shown.

Also, cut triangular notches on either side of your spine.

Apply glue, using a brush to smooth, and fold the flaps over as shown.

Once all the flaps are folded, print 2 more sheets of printable papers and glue them together like before.

Place the seam in the center of your journal inside the spine. This will help to hide it.

Fold the paper at the edges of your journal and then cut where the folds are.

Again, smooth your glue with a brush on the inside of your journal cover and then place your paper over the glue, smoothing from the spine outward toward the journal edges.

When glue is dry, gently fold up the sides of your journal, working slowly to stretch the papers and create creases.

Your Journal Cover
Next, cut out your journal covers & spine. Attach them as before, using a brush to smooth out the glue and then gluing the papers to the front & back covers and spine as shown.

If desired, use lace to cover the spine. Attach with glue.

And that's it! You have a completed journal cover. Now you can add your pages & embellishments.

Get this Garden Mini Book in my Etsy shop. 

Want to make a tassel like this one? Here is a video tutorial to show you how.
And here is a video tutorial for how to make this garden journal.