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

Black & White Halloween Craft Pumpkin Tutorial

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers... tis time to make this awesome black & white craft pumpkin, yo.

Okay, that's not quite how it goes. But it doesn't matter. We're going to take the moon's advice and make this pretty pumpkin... yo. ;)

You Will Need...
First, we need to gather supplies. Even Cinderella had to start with a pumpkin. If it was good enough for her, it's good enough for us! I got mine at Hobby Lobby. You can also find similar pumpkins here. You could potentially use a thrift store plastic or foam pumpkin, too... as long as you can stick images to the surface. Just keep in mind if it is a bright orange, you might want to paint it first.

You will also need:
- Romance Writer Scrap Pack from My Porch Prints (for the papers)
- Black & White Halloween Scrap Pack from My Porch Prints (for the images)
- Mod Podge (I used glossy)
- Foam Brushes
- Black Lace (optional)
- Fabric Flowers (optional)

Decoupage
To begin, cut or tear your papers into small pieces, about 1-2 inches in size. I tore some of mine. Others I cut. I didn't want them identical, but rather of various sizes and shapes. Pour your Mod Podge into a paper bowl and use your foam sponge brush to apply the Mod Podge to a small area of your pumpkin. Then place one piece of paper over it. Using the brush, apply another layer of Mod Podge on TOP of the piece of paper.
Tip: If parts of the paper won't lay flat, I used a craft stick to smooth it down.

Layer Papers
Repeat the process, layering the papers over each other. You can use a few different papers, or just one, whatever you like. I layered a few different kinds of paper.
Tip: I left the bottom uncovered because no one would see it.

Add Halloween Images
To add the black & white Halloween images, carefully tear around the images you want and use the Mod Podge in the same way you applied your paper.

Finishing Touches
When finished, allow to dry for a few hours. Then use the black lace to tie a tag to the top of the pumpkin. Embellish with black & white fabric flowers. All done!

Botanical Wax Paper Bag Journal

Hey everyone! I've been diving into the world of junk journals. Have you seen them? They are fantastic! I've even started designing tags, cards and journal kits for my Etsy shop.

Anyhoo, I was on Pinterest looking at, well.... everything, when I came across a "clear" junk journal. It was fabulous! Someone had taken clear pieces of thin plastic and suspended tiny objects (keys, coins, etc.) inside and then sewed around the edges. It was so cool!

I decided I wanted to make a "clear" journal, but I didn't have any clear plastic... at least none that would work for a journal. What I did have was a bunch of translucent wax paper bags... and tape. :) You can already see where I'm going with this.

I lined the paper bags up side-by-side (like book pages) and taped down the center, connecting each bag until they formed a book. The tops were cute, but I wanted a shorter book, so I cut them off to the size I wanted. This left me with open tops to each "page" that I could fill with found items! I used clear packing tape to cover the "spine" of my book. Using tape kept the book simple, clean and clear.

My daughter and I went on a walk. We're blessed to live on a lake near some woods, so we found plenty of beautiful flowers and leaves. But you could use keys or pretty scrapbooking tags, scraps of memorabilia like ticket stubs, or really just anything that is relatively flat to fill your pages.

What will you put in YOUR journal? :)