Hey Bella Blvd Friends! It is Leanne here today sharing a super cool, interactive layout pocket in which to house your journaling. Can you see it on my page?
I always make it a priority to include some form of journaling on my layouts. If you can't see it, then it's hidden behind the photo (or written on the back of the page!!). True story! But for this layout I had a lot to say and wanted to create a feature without the clutter. The easy solution was to slide the documented story between the paper and cardstock layers. The bonus - the title is guaranteed to capture the reader's eye!
Like magic, accessing the story changes the outlook of the layout. And it is as simple as using a cut file, vellum and strategically placed double sided tape! Here's a closer look at how my page came together.
step 1. Gather your supplies. As mentioned before, vellum (or alternatively, clear acetate) has been used to prevent the journaling card from catching on the title alphas.
You will also need extra cardstock scraps, the same width as the top layer of cardstock; a cut file title (I used the standard fonts in my software program) and coordinating patterned papers and embellishments.
step 2. Decide how much journaling you want to include and then size the title cut file to fit over the top of the story. Once you have cut out the title, flip the cardstock over and secure the vellum/acetate to cover the cut out alphas. Adhere any inner alpha pieces for "O" and "R" directly on top of the vellum.
step 3. Trim a 1" circle notch from the right side of the title. This allows easy access to the journaling card.
step 4. Mount the journaling onto cardstock for extra strength and durability as it slides in and out of the journaling pocket. Next sit the journaling on top of the reverse side of the vellum to measure the width of the pocket. Place and secure the cardstock scraps on either side of the journaling card to form a channel. Finally adhere the cardstock firmly to the background patterned paper and test the journaling card sliding feature. It is much easier to fix any issues at this stage, before photos and embellishments are added.
step 5. Complete the layout with small clusters of embellishments that relate to the journaling. I have delved into the Let's Go on an Adventure collection and the Word Salad sticker booklet.
Touches of Alex patterned paper and Oh My Stars Gift Tags are used to compliment my photos' colour story. I just love how versatile Bella Blvd collections are! Thanks for visiting the blog today.
Freehand Graph & Dot: Blueberry Graph & Dot; Let's Go on an Adventure: Ephemera Words; Alex: 6x8 paper pad; Sticker Booklet: Word Salad; Heart Hugs: Rainy Day; Puffy Stickers: Oreo Puffy Stars; Oh My Stars: Gift Tags; Illustrated Faith Basics: paper pieces.
What a great idea. Thank you for sharing and for the great instructions.
Posted by: Sherried | October 14, 2019 at 01:49 PM