Nmaking a smash book with composition books

Smashbooks do not follow a certain pattern throughout the book. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks. These adorable paper flowers are a great way to add a little something special to your smash books. How to altered the pages of your smash book handmade smash book. A new realm of possibility that you hadnt realized was there, just waiting for you to take hold. Apr 9, 2020 smash booking and art journaling is all the rage right now this board is full of visual inspiration, journaling tips, and plenty of ideas and pretty pictures that inspire me. Make a journal or smash book youll treasure for many years. Dec 29, 2014 smash booking is about documenting anything that matters to you without worrying about getting it neatly organized and you can smash in memorabilia, postcards, greeting cards, magazine cutouts, favorite quotes, photos, journaling, and other tidbits of stuff you can find to smash into a smash book but not into a scrapbook. May 24, 2015 here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to make a travel smash book or travel journal. A smash book is something that is similar to a journal or a scrapbook and is a great way to store the varied elements and memories of your life in. Artists often take inspiration from the works of other artists. Making a composition book art journal lil blue boo. Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. How to make a smash book journal the realistic mama.

Naturally youll want to store them someplace, so why not a book. Smash books are the brand name from ek success and k and co partnering to bring you a ready made type of product for something we used to do on our own with composition notebooks from the office supply and our own stash of papers. How to create a travel smash book and smashbook flip through. Aug 09, 2014 hi jessica, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. Find books like smash from the worlds largest community of readers. Depending on how much time and detail youd like to put in to your project, a smash book would be a great way to document your journey. My wife wants to keep a smash book and im actually kind of glad. Note this diy art journal was first published in june 2016 and has been updated and reshared for your convenience diy journal smash book. Secret pockets are perfect for those hard to glue items that you want in your book. Smash books are practical and wonderful for compiling ideas, doodles, memories, photos, quotes, celebrations, meanderings and anything you want really.

I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. How to make a smash book scrapbook for kids a step by step guide. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then. I like these instead of spiral bound notebooks because i think theyll last a lot longer. Ive been having so much fun working on this journal and its still a. Other than being a oneof a kind book you can treasure forever, travel smash books are also perfect for when you need to reference a hotel, price, or address that slipped your mind. The books are made from good quality card stock and can take a lot of memorabilia glued, taped or stapled to the pages. Its a great way to preserve memories and very fun to browse through.

It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. Jun 30, 2019 if youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Sep 24, 2011 which, to be fair, is totally ok, because the books are super cool. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.

I am a journaller from way back, i love to write and keep a log of what im thinking, how things are going and i find its a wonderful way to grow as a human being. With these smash scrapbook ideas and embellishments, youll be able to add a fun touch to all the pages of your new smash book, album, scrapbook, journal, or diary. It certainly happens in the visual arts as well, where artists will make references or even directly incorporate aspects of another artists work into their own. It is a little more detailed than a journal or scrapbook. Skip the risk, keep it and you perfect, or at least. Cosmic smash booking is a sacred marriage in the intentional creativity moment and art journaling.

A smash book is a hybrid between a scrapbook and a journal. You can also print them from your computer so you have customized font. They are our editorial flagshipsand they look damn good on a coffee table quick overview. I like the simple, clean look of the lined background.

How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. It is so nice to have a portable book to record memories and add souvenirs. I am using them for everything from primary journals, to my book store, to recipe books. Diy journals, ideas for making a handmade journal with cover art tutorial, binding tips, easy craft ideas with step by step instructions for making from. Place wax paper underneath 2 pages of the journal to protect the other pages. See more ideas about smash book, altered books, art journal. Ive had so much fun making these adorable journals. How to make a smash book from a composition book part 1 how.

Heres how to make a folded paper pocket for a book. Smash booking is about documenting anything that matters to you without worrying about getting it neatly organized and you can smash in memorabilia, postcards, greeting cards, magazine cutouts, favorite quotes, photos, journaling, and other tidbits of stuff you can find to smash into a smash book. If youve opted to record your memories in this more simplistic way, there are only a few basic supplies youll need to get going on your smash book. The idea goes back to the roots of scrapbooking when people made simple memory books. Cute crafts diy and crafts paper crafts easy crafts smash book altered composition books composition notebook journal altered books do it yourself baby. That is why ive given by book a tweaked name from this. The unevenness of the pages is evidence that the book is composed of quite a few signatures of several pages apiece probably 510, which, when folded in half, creates 1020 pages which. Jul 17, 2017 we are making a diy journal from scratch, giving you a simple journal tutorial. Aug 23, 2012 if you want a place to experiment on new techniques, practice sketching, stamping, painting, spraying, stenciling, lettering, etc. Any memories you have a movie ticket, pic of friends, bottle cap, pin, can all be glued, taped, tied, stapled, whatever in this epic spiral bound book. Even if the back to school sales are over in your area, ive found cool composition notebooks for less. Or did you try it, and feel beneath your hands the instant release and subtle transformation that took place.

How to make a smash book by upcycling an old ring binder. A student will usually have a different exercise book for each separate lesson or subject the exercise book format is different for some subjects. Dont forget to take out pages to make room for what you will smash in. Its handy to know how to make a folded pocket for a book, because pockets are really handy for containing loose papers, and books usually come without pockets. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Measure the width of the composition book and add an extra inch or so, so that the extra can be wrapped around the composition book cover. Smash books can take many forms and you dont have to use the official smash book. I love colour and use composition books to slap bits and pieces of paper in. I, myself, was super obsessed until my mom pointed out that smash books were the exact same thing that ive been doing since middle school, with a simple composition notebook. Other than being a oneofakind book you can treasure forever, travel smash books are also perfect for when you need to reference a hotel, price, or address that slipped your mind. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing. They make rubber smash bandsbasically a big, strong rubber bandand an elastic pen loop band.

The principle behind it and the basic elements are quite the same, except for preparation and presentation. Maybe during a slow or rainy day, you take the time to make 3 or 4 beautiful. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. Smash is written as the detailed daytoday notes of midge, the production secretary. How to make a customized journal with a composition book.

Home journaling making a composition book art journal. Smash is a behind the scenes look into the making of a hit broadway show. Want to know how to make a smash book from scratch. Smash by garson kanin meet your next favorite book. Smash books are a great, easy way to make and keep memories. You can really add any notes, mementos, thoughts or photos you want to it. Super cute tabs to divide your book into categories this is perfect for a vacation smash book with a tab for each place you went or make a tab for each each family member. Decorate your diy journal and smash books and simply have fun.

Smash books, art books, mail art, planners, stationery, notebooks, moleskin, ins 2019 paper ideas. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. Smash booking is filling a book with anything you like in any way you like. This is the key to a smash book dont get so caught up in doing it right that you never do it at all. It reads more like a diary, and she is the focus of the story. Each student is being asked to supply a composition book. Travel through dozens of fantastical worlds and conquer hundreds of puzzle challenges. No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. See more ideas about smash book, book journal and art journal inspiration. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy.

So i decided to make my own using products i already had sitting around in my studio. May 03, 2019 a smash book is book made to keep thoughts, images and suitable mementos. An exercise book or composition book is a notebook that is used in schools to copy down schoolwork and notes. Match sugar candies and swap rainbow drops to master this fun and challenging match3 puzzle adventure inspired by the book of life. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. How to make a smash book from a composition book part 1. We will provide you with the basic steps and instructions of how to make your own smash book. Paint matte medium on the bottom page to glue the top page to it.

Instead of buying a scrapbook album and page protectors, a smash book is a journal in which you can write, draw, paint and glue in embellishments and memorabilia as youre onthemove. Thrift store makeovers with a french country old world aged chalk paint finish duration. It is important for me to keep my tickets and memorabilia plus i like to keep the prices of things like food and tours for future reference from a trip because all the days sometime melt into each other and i cannot remember. May 02, 20 creating a smash book using a composition book. It also lays great emphasis on creativity and craftsmanship. How to make your own smash book with composition notebook creation deco, wreck. Theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book. This happens across all forms of art, from playwriting to musical composition to poetry. Smash books have been all the rage lately, and although i love the idea, the premade smash books arent really me. Adding all the miscellaneous bits of life or just one adventure. Turning an inexpensive composition book into a journal easy tutorial by ashley hackshaw.

I like to put at least one usually more than one in most books i make. This book is fun and colorful and an ideal place to store a bunch of small items or thoughts that you find while on the run this package contains one 8 x 10. This book by cindy shepherd is such a fun book, and even if you are experienced and know a lot of the techniques already, its such a fun and beautiful book to look through. Gather all the images you plan to use and cut pages out of them. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then either stitch them together or use a long armed stapler or loose binder rings to clip them together. It is a great activity for those who are not good with arts and crafts. Have more than one in different sizes and pick which ever one i feel like exploring with. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fyi, i was also interested in making a smash book for a month or so this past year.

We interrupt this product description with breaking news. You can also make your own by decorating an envelope. Our printed smashing books are crafted to deliver indepth knowledge and expertise shared by experts and practitioners from the industry. There is a bit of a drawback in using the comp book because they are smaller than standard paper, so im having to learn some tricks to resize printables that i want in the smash book. If you are in a busy season of life, maybe you just get as far as printing photos and sliding them between pages for later. Jan 25, 2015 this is a tutorial showing how to make your own smash book using a composition book. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Buy products such as mead composition book, wide ruled, 100 sheets, 9 34 x 7 12, black marble 72936 at walmart and save.

This book is fun and colorful and an ideal place to store a bunch of small items or thoughts that you find while on the run. Spread the glue stick on the book cover, making sure to go the edge and just to the edge of the book binding. In a scrapbook, however, one usually start making it after the holiday is over. Smash books do not follow a certain pattern throughout the book. Just what is a smash book basically it is a way to capture memories and life moments. They are made to help hold your book closed because once you start it just gets fatter and fatter. All the benefits of journaling with an extra bonus, it encourages you to keep any and all flat paper memories and smash gluetapepaperclip them into your book and include them within your journal entries whenever appropriate. One line per day theres no reason why diy journals have to be in book format. Composition notebook into a smash bookjunk journal youtube. It just came of as something trying to be raunchy and provide a. Join me in person for these cosmic smash book workshops.

Next, i take old phone book pages and use the matte. Some of the page designs are a bit weird, but sometimes they can give you ideas for things to write about that you wouldnt otherwise have thought of. Ultimately, smash books will save you a lot of money but it all depends on whether you can face a lessthanconsistent, disordered end result. How to make a smash book scrapbook for kids a step by. The scenes seemed unconnected and the main girl just jumped all over the place. We care about quality content and work hard to support and spread best practices, innovative techniques and forwardthinking ideas.

You can find these all over the place, for super cheapespecially around back to school time. See more ideas about smash book, book journal and smash book inspiration. Are you feeling the pull of the cosmic thread and called to teach others. My friends love to flip through my smash books, taking note of things to do and places to see with each page. Ive always loved composition books, but never thought about using them for art journaling because the pages are so thinwell, you fixed that.

Ok, this is basically a cross between a scrapbook and a journal. If you want a place to staple and tape all of the ephemera from your daily life, then keep a smash book. You may write or draw on the pages, you may stick in photographs, tickets, post cards, pressed flowers, whatever you want. Looking forward to adding and working thisnot bad for. Cute crafts diy and crafts paper crafts easy crafts smash book altered composition books composition notebook journal altered books do it yourself baby 35 diy journals for your beautiful life diy journals, ideas for making a handmade journal with cover art tutorial, binding tips, easy craft ideas with step by step instructions for making. Jun 12, 2015 a smash book is a journal in which one pastes pictures, embellishments, memorabilia et al on the go. A smash book is partially considered a journal, so it may feel appropriate to you to add titles to your entries or to write short descriptions of them. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. This is a tutorial showing how to make your own smash book using a composition book. How to make a smash book from a composition book part 1 how to. I used a slightly smaller size than typical smash books. Smash books are basically prebound scrapbooks, but instead of plain pages, which can be daunting to fill, they have patterned papers and papers with sayings on them. The show itself takes a backseat to the working characters.