7Gypsies & GSL Junk Journal by Sandy Trefger

This is a special project that I created out of products from both 7Gypsies Canvas Corps and GypsySoulLaser Cuts for a cross promotion.  Each GSL designer received different products from 7Gypsies and were given free choice on GSL chippies to use.  After looking at all the goodies that I was sent, I decided to create a Junk Journal using the fun blank book from 7Gypsies. (In case you wonder, the BC on the finished book are not my initials.  I decided that this would be a perfect birthday gift for a friend.  She's already received it and it's okay to share it with you today.)

To get started, gather up all your supplies that you might want to use on your Junk Journal.

My Supply List:

• Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Keys Engraved, D12Q - Contact Store
• Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Fashionistas: 1930, RB16
• Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Double Window Ornate, D32C
• Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Typewriter Set, D6C
• Canvas Corp Burlap Fabric
• Canvas Corp Blue Stripe Fabric
• 7Gypsies Blank Composition Creative Note Book 
• 7Gypsies 12x12 Paper, Gypsy Moments Collection-"A Novel Thought"
• 7Gypsies Architextures Trinkets China Tea Cups
• Assorted 7Gypsies Architextures Treasures and Stickers
• 7Gypsies 8x8 Serengeti Paper Pad from my stash
• 7Gypsies Naked Tri-Fol Journal Cards from my stash
• 7Gypsies Vintage Journal Pages from my stash
• Nuvo Embellishment Mousse, Mother of Pearl, Black Ash & Indian Gold
• Black Distress Ink
• Black Fine Tip Sharpie Marker
• Scor-Tape & Glue
• Glossy Accents
• Crackle Accents
• Metal Hitching Post
• Clear Wink of Stella
• Jenni Bowlin General Store Stickers
• Paper Clips
• Charms
• Charm Pin
• Prima Pearls
• Wood Initial Letters
• Assorted silk flowers
• Rhinestones
• Prima Tag Me Cartographer Tags

Let's get started!

Step 1: Select your chipboard pieces for the project.  Use a damp cloth to wipe the laser residue from the edges of the chippies. Note: I chose to use only the back layer of the window for my project.

 

Step 2:  Alter or paint the chipboard pieces as desired. My favorite is to rub Nuvo Embellishment Mousse on to the pieces with a damp baby wipe.  I added gold to the window, key and key hole.

Step 3:  Use a black Sharpie marker to paint the typewriter.

Step 4: Place the lady chippie face down on the back side of patterned paper and trace the shape for the dress.  Cut out with scissors and a craft knife.

Step 5:  Use black distress ink to lightly add a darker color to the gold chippie pieces.

Step 6:  Place scor-tape on the center of the front and back cover of the blank book.  Peel the tape backing off.

Step 7:  Cut or tear a strip of fabric and attach to the front and back cover as shown on to the scor-tape.  Make sure to leave long enough tails for tying the book closed.

Step 8:  Color the lady's face and legs with the Platinum Embellishment Mousse and color her hair and shoes with a black Sharpie.  Begin layering your elements and attaching with glue to the front of the cover.

Continue to add elements and flowers.  Add rhinestones, small notes and other elements and stickers.  Also add a hitching post to the top of the window frame if desired.

Step 9:  Use a clear Wink of Stella pen to add sparkly to some areas especially on the chipboard elements.

Step 10:  Add Glossy Accents to the window frame and allow to dry.

Step 11:  Once dry, add Crackle Accents to the window frame.  Allow to dry over night or several hours to achieve a nice crackle.

Step 12:  Add pockets, torn pieces of papers, stickers, stamp stickers, tags etc. to your pages on the inside of the book.

Your Junk Journal is finished!  Use the fabric "ribbon" to tie it closed.

I hope I've inspired you to check out the products that you can find at 7Gypsies and Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts for your next project.  I will be back on October 4th with another GSL project.  Until then...

Happy Crafting!

Sandy

P.S. Please visit my blog/website for more of my craft creations at  www.sandytrefger.blogspot.com

Vintage Deco frame Shadowbox with Canvas Corp

Hi All,
This month we have been lucky enough to do a product swap with Canvas Corp. I have used the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Deco Front Shadowbox as my base, and Canvas Corp products to embellish the inside.

First, I coated all my pieces with gesso, then assembled the shadowbox and adhered together.

I covered the inner board with 7Gypsies paper and distressed the edges. I then added some parchment rub ons to the base. This included a title for my piece.  I then built up layers using various textures from Canvas Corp. This included canvas (which I treated with paint mists, and frayed the edges), hessian, tags and textured stickers. I used a stock photo from the 7Gypsies Architexture paper. I adhered this over the top of the layers using a layer of foam dots.

Meanwhile, I added colour to my shadowbox base using paint mists. I started with light colours and heat set between layers to prevent too much bleeding while I built up the colours. I then added a coat of metallic embossing powder around the inner edge of the frame. This added texture and a little shimmer. but also disguised the tabs where the side panels attach to the front of the frame.

Once everything was dry, I adhered the base into the shadowbox using a triple layer of foam dots. I added some extra texture using some sandy glitter mix.

Finally I added a few small flowers with gauze to the different layers of the project.

Supplies used:
GSLC Deco Front Shadowbox

Canvas Corp 7 Gypsies Architexture paper collection
Canvas Corp 7 Gypsies Architexture parchment rubons
Canvas Corp 7 Gypsies Architexture  texture stickers

It's a Good Day to Craft

Hi!! Jennalee here today with a fun mash-up from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and 7Gypsies. Our theme was "Small World". I was digging thru my stash of awesome Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and ran across the Mini House Shadow Box #1 and from there my idea took shape when I started looking thru the awesome 7Gypsies pieces we were sent. 

I started by painting all the pieces of the Mini House Shadow Box a mint green.

I then added 7Gypsies Architextures Junque Pack - Attic. I added a touch of Ivory acrylic paint to the raised parts of the Architextures sticker. 

Picture courtesy of 7Gypsies website 

One of my favorite parts of the 7Gypsies line is their packaging. It can easily be incorporated into your project. I used the packaging from the Architexture stickers to line the floor of the Mini House Shadow Box and the outside walls. I cut to size and applied using Distress Collage Medium. Added a coat of Distress Collage Crazing Medium. Once the Crazing Medium dries enhance crazing with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

The idea for a sewing themed Shadow Box came from one of the tiny clippings off this charming scrapbook paper Go & Be. 

Picture courtesy of 7Gypsies website 

The "A Good Day to Craft" clipping made me think of spending a day in my studio surrounded by my favorite supplies. I cut the "good day" clipping and added a bit of Burnt Copper Leaves around the edges to make a frame. 

To complete the roof I added strips cut from the To & Due paper. 

Picture courtesy of 7Gypsies website

Then it was time to decorate my little studio shadow box. I used charms I found in the jewelry section at Michael's. I got a little too excited and forgot to take pictures before throwing out the packaging. Oops!! I added a couple vintage buttons from my stash to complete the piece. 

I love the shadow boxes from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts!! This was my first time working with products from 7Gypsies and I think it's safe to say it won't be my last. 

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial. Thanks for stopping by and spending a few minutes with me today. And remember it's always "A Good Day to Craft". 

~Happy Creating Friends~ Jennalee 

Items used:

Gypsy soul laser cuts:

Mini house shadow box 1 

7 Gypsies:

buttons

distress crazing medium  

dress form 

Good day to craft