Take Note journal using Daily Stories collection with Cheri Piles

Hey There, I wanted to share another booth sample I created for the show - CHA. I almost forgot to share this one with you all!! This is a fun one because I used the reverse binding technique on the spine. I also used the modeling paste with the stencil that has the days of the week! Modeling Paste is so much fun! Once the modeling paste dried, I applied ink over the top - you could use a pen, or paint. You can even tint the paste before you apply it. My daughter just LOVES this book and is using it, which means I will have to make another one for me!

On each of the pages I outlined them in black ink just using a fine tip pen. I also painted all of the edges in white. I really like all of the texture in this book! The first page are two tags from the "remember" paper, and I tied white ribbon onto them. 

I created all of the pages in this book just using basic templates I had on hand. The white paper is Bazzill card stock and it has a Pearl sheen on it. I loved using the washi tapes and stamps on these pages.

On the upper left is one of my favorite stamps from the collection - Remember Always, I love the fonts and how crisp and fresh it looks!

Here are two more journal cards, I just cut them down to fit in the book. I love having different page sizes and flaps in my books!

I wanted to have a spot to put items so I used the new Basically Essentials envelopes and manila tags. I wanted them to have more texture so I ran them through the TC Ebosser using the clocks embossing folder then I adhered ribbon to the back before adhering it to the page. Now it will stay closed when the ribbon is tied and I think it looks pretty!

I am all about circles lately so a lot of my books have half circle pages! I just think they are fun and add interest to the book when you see it all closed up seeing all of the fun shaped pages!

I love these stripes on the back of the butterfly paper! This is another tag from the new "tags" package - There are so many to choose from and I am loving playing with them!!

Aren't the journal cards fun?!? I love how bright they are!

Oh, this is a fun little envelope page that fold out, it's from the mini file folder package. It is so SWEET!!!

More tags! Yes, I LOVE them!!

Here is another bag from the new basically essentials envelopes and tags package. I put it through the TC Ebosser just like the other one to add more texture to my book. I'm always so impressed how deep the embossing is and how pretty it is!!

Clearly I also love this stamp set!! I have used the heck out of it that is for sure!!

This is my daughters FAVORITE paper - when she saw the pretty scallops with the bright fun colors she actually asked me to buy packages of just that pattern, she wanted to decorate a wall in her room with it!! 

I punched a lot of the circles out of the "circles" paper - this is a great technique to use by punching them out and putting them on pop dots you are creating extra embellishments you may not have. I always look for extra ways I can use paper like that!

I hope you are inspired and enjoyed this fun little book!
If you are looking for how I binded it, here is the tutorial: Reverse Binding. For today's book, I used chipboard on my cover and scored it then covered it with my papers.

~Cheri
My blog: http://www.cherinspirations.com

Monthly Journal Album Book by Cheri Piles using "Hello My Name Is" collection

Hey everyone, Today I wanted to share this fun journal book! On the cover of this pre-made chipboard album I stamped along the top and bottom using the damask stamp and just repeating it. Using the new Basically Essential Modeling Paste and alpha stencil I created the words "GOALS, DREAMS" The "&" is a the new Decorative Wood Pieces and I just colored it with ink to make it black. I layered the red and black sequins in the center of the damask stamped borders, added the chipboard "journal" sticker. The red word strips are from the 6 x 6 paper pad and I cut the page apart using the words in my book. 

Each of the months I cut out from the months paper in the 6x6 paper pad, then I added words into each of the open spaces on them using the new Basically Essential Alpha's. You will be shocked how many words you can create from just one sheet (there are 6 sheets per package!!) On this page I used one of the new tags from the package of Basically Essential envelope and tag package. I have loved playing with the new modeling paste and here you can see I only covered part of the tag then I stamped on it. The typewriters on the top of the tag is one of the four rolls of washi tape. 

I created all of my non chipboard pages with white cardstock then cut apart the 6x6 paper pad into 4x6 sheets. All of the red word strips in this book are from one of the sheets of the paper pad - it really gives the book some POP and is so inspirational and quite perfect for my journal book! I also added the new "TAGS" throughout the book. I love that there are places to journal but are also quite decorative too!

This is another chipboard page that is just decorative. I loved the stamped border and quotes!

I layered the sticker quote right over the top of the journal tag, it makes it look like the "This is me" is a separate piece but it's part of the tag.

I love LOTS of layers!!

You might not consider this but it's going to be ok with me to write all over the "LUCKY" card, you will still see it when I journal over it in black ink. 

I loved playing with the new library card - it comes in the "envelope and tag package". I added the vine stencil and modeling paste image to the front.

The "life" is another tag. I am LOVING them, can you tell??

This is probably my MOST FAVORITE!!! I love the STAMP and matching STENCIL on the tag together. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of it!!

One thing I love about using the modeling paste and stencils is that there really are not RULES, just play with them and use as little or much as you want!!

I love this circle tag - I think I'm just going to write one word in each of the circles!

And last but not least - a good quote. I LOVED being so inspired to create this journal album. I hope you have been inspired to create one too!!

~Cheri

Be sure to check out my {NEW} blog post today using the new alpha stickers and how many inspirational words I was able to make: http://cherinspirations.com/blog/

Yvonne Blair Gratitude Journal featuring Memorabilia

Hi everyone! Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week??? 

I am so excited because I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year!

It is the first time.  

We will be having my whole in-law family here for dinner.

I am a little nervous, but I think it will all be just fine, wink.  

In honor of Thanksgiving I created this little Gratitude Journal.

I wanted to be able to have a small book that I could slip into my scrapbook with the traditional scrapbook 

two page spread.  Now I can contain everything within that spread.  Love that. 

I will put it in between the two page layout using a page protector that I cut down to size and then sealed with Decorative tape from the Memorabilia line.  It really is neat to be able to customize page protectors doing this.  I use this technique quite often actually.

The book itself is 4 1/4 x 9 3/4.  It will fit nicely in a pocket page protector. 

I cut three of the Memorabilia papers to 8 1/2 x 9 3/4, folded them in half and adhered them back to back. 

I covered the spine with Memorabilia Decorative tape to finish it off. 

Above there is a fold out where I can add some hidden journaling.

 I love using Teresa's envelopes as a place to stick extra embellishments, but it is also a great place to be able to write and tuck some more personal feelings. 

 This is where I will add pics from the day that are not included on the two page layout.  

I plan on using my instax camera alot on Thanksgiving and this will be a great place to tuck those pics. 

 Here is a little close-up of the front cover.  I like the layers.  The stamps are from Teresa's line she did with Fiskars that is selling at Joann's.  Love this set.  Perfect for this time of year! 

I have  a couple of other quick little projects that I will be sharing over on my blog.  Just click here to check them out! 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a very very Happy Thanksgiving! 

Stitched journal book "Giving Thanks" using Memorabilia by Cheri Piles

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was to make this one, I am going to use it at Thanksgiving to pass around the table for my family to write in and document what they are most thankful for this year. I think it will be fun to look back on. Everyone in our family has had some significant change this year in their lives and it will be a good reminder to all of us. 

On the cover I dolled it up with some of the gold sequins and stitched them in place. I then added the "Memories" from the die cut sheet and layered the letters over each other attaching to the back of the cover then added the border strip and my title "Giving Thanks 2013" from the sticker sheet. 

I covered the back of the memories die cuts with washi tape and layered another strip from the die cut borders. I added the calendar from the die cuts and tied a string through the star button to highlight Thanksgiving day. The second page can be used for journaling. 

I LOVE the sticky notes and this was a perfect project to line them up like a border on the right. I then layered more washi tape and added black sequins. I just love the look of it!! The sticky notes hang over the page about a half an inch. 

This is one of my favorite pages. I love the washi tape frame around the silhouettes. 

Here's a little tip for the frame: Use your ruler to get a crisp tear line for your frame, it gives it a clean look. 

I inserted this "Flap" page a a tag and added "thankful" to the inside of it. You can write on the front with a white pen.

I added pocket pages and tags for extra journaling or photo's. 

I love this grouping, the larger banner is half of one of the die cut border strips. 

On the left I added another flap page, attaching it to the book with washi tape so it flips open as well. I loved the look of the sticky notes so much I had to have another page incorporating more! 

Last but not least... Another grouping that I LOVE.... "Remember this time together". 

Family is so important and this Thanksgiving we will share our thoughts and dreams and what we are all so greatful for, being with one another. 

I hope you are inspired to create something meaningful as well.

My Personal Blog: http://cherinspirations.blogspot.com/