TAGS

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

• Ink pad

• String, lace or ribbon

• Embellishments (optional)

Choose the design(s) you want to use as the tag fronts and backs and print.

Cut around each tag front (and back). If printing on paper, they will need to be glued onto a card backing to strengthen.

Once dry, cut around the strengthened card fronts. The backs can be left blank if you prefer. or add card backs (mini tag range).

Edge the tags with ink to finish (marker pen or paint can be used also). Punch a hole and thread string or ribbon through.

Continue to add sentiments and/or embellishments such as lace, fussy cuts, buttons, etc, if desired.

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JOURNAL COVER AND PAGES

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

• Awl (or something similar to make holes in the papers and cover)

• Waxed string, twine or other strong thread

• Needle large enough to thread with the string

• Ink pad (optional)

METHOD:

When you have decided on the amount of signatures to use in your journal you can then create the cover.

A signature is a collection of papers that you fold and bind together to create the inner pages of your journal. Multiple signatures will require a journal with a spine. If you are new to making journals you might prefer to begin with a single signature of 5-8 sheets (depending on the thickness of the paper) folded in half to create your pages.

Choose the design(s) you want to use as the journal cover front and back and print.

Decide whether you want a single signature journal/notebook, which is good for a journal without bulky interior embellishments, or one with multiple signatures for a chunkier finished item.

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POSITIVE VIBES CARDS

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

• Ink pad/marker pen

• Embellishments (optional)

METHOD:

Choose the card front/backs you want to use from the Tazi Creates range and print.

Cut around each card front and back. If printing on paper, they will need to be glued onto a card backing to strengthen.

Once dry, cut around the strengthened card fronts and glue backs to them (the backs can also be left blank if you prefer).

Edge the cards with ink to finish (marker pen or paint can be used also). Continue to add embellishments such as lace, fussy cuts, buttons, etc, if desired.

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FUSSY CUTS & SENTIMENTS

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

METHOD:

Choose the fussy cuts and sentiments you want to use and print.

Cut around the fussy cuts and sentiments. If printing on paper, you may want to glue some of them onto a card backing to strengthen and give a 3D effect.

Use to decorate your project, adding embellishments as desired.

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ENVELOPES

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

METHOD:

Choose the envelopes you want to use and print. Cut around the outline.

Fold along lines shown. If printing on paper, you may want to line the envelope, or ink the parts which will be visible when it is opened.

Glue the areas marked 'glue here' to create the envelope shape. When dry ink the edges of the envelope and add a closure/fussy cuts/stamps if desired.

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ENVELOPE FOLIO

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

• Envelopes

METHOD:

Decide what size envelopes you want to use for your project. Mini envelopes are used here (8cmx8cm). Choose any selection of collage papers and fussy cuts/sentiments that you have downloaded from the Tazi Creates range and print. The Floral Peacock Pages are used here with some scraps of vintage Chinese rice paper used too.

Slot the envelopes together as shown by inserting the flap of one envelope inside another and securing with glue and then repeating this step with the other envelope. 3 envelopes are used here to create this very simple folio.

Cut the Tazi Creates paper to cover the envelope outer and inners. Ink edges if desired to create a vintage feel and glue onto the folio pages. Decorate the pages with fussy cuts and sentiments and use the envelope pockets and belly bands to hold mini cards or mini envelopes. Add in your own embellishments, lace, paper scraps etc. to personalise your envelope folio.

All images copyright ©Traci Ferguson