One of my favorite projects of late is the Interactive Journal. After scrapping vintage photos of my dearly departed Mother-in-law on the page kit, I thought I'd create a more portable (and shareable) mini album to showcase those same photos. Scroll down to learn more about how to make a stunning 6x8" Interactive Journal featuring Club Scrap's Architectural Elements Page Kit.
Architectural Elements Interactive Journal
To recreate this project, gather the following supplies and tools:
Architectural Elements Page Kit
Interactive Journal Instructions Download
(2) 12x12 Black Folding Board
Hook and Loop Dots
CS® Bookbinding Glue
Needle-tipped Applicator
12” Paper Trimmer
3x14" Grid Ruler
Scor Pal 1/8s
Accordion Pocket File
Bone Folder
3 in 1 Corner Rounder
Pencil
Scissors
Once you've downloaded the written instructions, utilize the paper substitutions below as you sort and trim your papers. (Or you can always do your own thing!)
Paper A = Dk. Gray
Paper B = Merlot
Paper C = Lt. Gray
Paper D = Black
Paper E = Facade Print
Paper F = Sketch Print
My best advice? Make sure you watch the two-part video tutorial. This is a pretty involved project, but with the help of Tricia's concise step-by-step guidance, it's totally achievable. And, you'll be super-impressed with yourself when the project is complete!
Decorate the front cover with a trimmed sentiment cutapart, four Black Corner Accents and silver border Dazzles.
The project is aptly named due to a number unique interactive elements inside. A clever pocket built into the front cover features a two-part closure that reminds me of a saddle bag.
Open the hook and loop closures to access the removable folio.
Decorate the interior and exterior of the folio by adapting cutaparts and other embellishments from the Page Kit.
Trim the Merlot Handmade paper panels to fit the left and right sides of the folio. Add black corner accents and cutapart tags topped with ribbon.
Inside, pre-cut 4.25x6.25" mats are ready for photos.
Decorate the journal's inside pages, pockets and inserts with pre-cut photo mats, cutaparts and ribbons.
To make room for even more photos, transform the inside back cover into a waterfall page. I took the skills I acquired while making several Triple Panel Books and applied it to this project. (In lieu of the pockets for the back cover, score and fold eight 4.25x5.75 panels at 3.75"; stack and adhere to the inside back cover.) Voila! Room for at least 9 more photos.
This project can be a bit more challenging than most, but it's well worth the extra effort to transform your favorite CS® Page Kit into a really impressive handmade keepsake. Just imagine possibilities - the ability to customize each book to the personality of the recipient or to document a special event/occasion.
Tour even more versions of this project at the links below:
Yellowstone
Woodland Remix
Cartography
Under the Sea Remix
Kit No. 301
Click the products below to gather everything you need to make one for yourself!
Architectural Elements Page Kit
$35.95
Kit includes all of the supplies needed to complete eight fully-embellished 12x12 scrapbook pages. Just add a trimmer, scissors and adhesive. … Read More
Interactive Journal Online Class
$16.61
IMPORTANT: This is an advanced project that will benefit from prerequisite skills including measuring, scoring and bookmaking. Learn how to make a clever interactive 6x8 journal with any CS Page Kit of your choice! Download includes printable Instructions in PDF… Read More
12x12 Folding Board
$2.22
Heavier than cover weight paper, but lighter than mat board. Equivalent to 18 pt. board or 125 lb. cover weight stock. Cuts easily with our 12-inch paper trimmer. Perfect for book and box projects, such as the Notecard Carrier, Triple… Read More
Hook and Loop Dots
$5.50
Hook and loop self-adhesive dots. Each measures approximately 3/8" in diameter. 90 pairs per package.… Read More
