Free Printables: Journaling Cards

I tend to create graphics that primarily use medium and dark values. So I decided to challenge myself to create printables that rely primarily on lighter values. (BTW, I do the same with quilts and fabrics -- my stash is packed with medium and dark values, and only light values for quilt block backgrounds.)

Here are the results. These journaling cards measure 3 inches by just over 3.5 inches high:

Don't miss my newest bee and beekeeping journal in my Etsy shop HERE:

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To save these printables (on a PC): Click the image to show it full size. Then right click and choose "Save image as...". Save to your computer in a place that you'll remember. Then choose Save.

To print: When you are ready to print, click the saved image. It will usually open in a program that you can use to print it. If not, print using whatever program you use for printing. You can also insert into a word processing program and resize the image before printing.

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Free Printables: Instant Ancestors Tags

I've always loved the tags people create using the Tim Holtz/Ideaology Found Relatives cutouts. I decided to create some tags using the Instant Ancestors and Portrait Photos digital collections from the premium member site of The Graphics Fairy. They were also inspired by some collaged tags designed by The Graphics Fairy.

First, three masculine tags (that I will be adding to my masculine vintage themes journal shown in the previous post).

And three feminine tags:

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To save these printables (on a PC): Click the image to show it full size. Then right click and choose "Save image as...". Save to your computer in a place that you'll remember. Then choose Save.

To print: When you are ready to print, click the saved image. It will usually open in a program that you can use to print it. If not, print using whatever program you use for printing. You can also insert into a word processing program and resize the image before printing.

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New Journal and Journal Kit: Masculine Vintage Themes

You don't see many masculine-themed journals or digital journal kits. I decided it was time to make some myself. This journal uses my Vintage Masculine Journal Kit (found HERE).

There are ten background spreads in the kit. Each is shown two ways: with and
without added grunge. 

These two spreads feature baseball and US Military. Note that the Times Square kissing photo in the military background page is NOT the original one by Eisenstaedt. Unlike the Eisenstaedt photograph, which is protected by copyright, this Navy photograph is in the public domain as it was produced by a federal government employee on official duty.

The journal is passport-sized (3-1/2 X 5 inches, by 1-1/4 inches tall). It has a hard cover that was made by using the Eileen Hull passport die.  If you are new to the Eileen Hull Passport Die, you can find it HERE.  NOTE: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchase.

I use 2mm elastic cording to hold three individual signatures in the journal, and use the same cording as a closure for the journal. You can see my photo tutorial for threading the elastic HERE.

I knew I had to add a background spread dedicated to fishing as my dad was an avid fly fisherman. And who doesn't love the look of vintage automobiles.

I had put together the western spread, but it needed something. I was so happy to find two vintage wanted posters from the 1800s. They were the perfect addition. 

And a couple seafaring / sailing spreads in the kit.

The digital journal kit also includes 5 envelopes, 6 pockets, 10 tags, and 2 bonus printables.

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