Jan 22, 2018

Prima Enchanted Eileen Hull Travelers Journal


Hi friends!  I'm back from a great holiday/anniversary celebration.  I did catch a bug on the tail end of our trip, but am much better now.  Today is my darling daughter Sydney's birthday and I decided to make her a journal because she is a journal addict and has the prettiest handwriting ever!  I can hardly believe she is 17 today!!! 


I've been tinkering with the idea of having a faux leather spine wrap for my Eileen Hull Travelers Journals.  I thought I could make one similar to the mini album HERE with the burlap spine wrap.  Well, I came across this sheet of "handmade" textured/embossed paper and knew it would be perfect.  I paired the champagne colored paper with the new My Prima Planner Enchanted A4 paper pad.


I customized the front by using the label in the Scoreboard die.   I painted it with PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Paints {Amethyst}.  This color was made for this paper pad!  


I used chunky platinum embossing powder and an old foam alphabet stamp for the embossed monogram.


I attached glitter tape to the inside of my spine just for fun!


I painted the outer spine with the same paint, then cut my spine wrap to size.  NOTE: I strung my elastic cords before covering my spine.  I attached Red Line tape on one side and adhered to the cover, then added another section of tape and attached to the book with the cover CLOSED.  This is important because you need a little give when the book opens.


My goal was simplicity, so not many frills, just one useful journal.  I made three inserts with the designer paper and white copy paper insides.  Below you can see how beautiful and crisp the spine wrap looks.  I cannot wait to make some more of these!  How about you?  Are you making travelers journals or what other gift ideas do you have up your sleeves?


See my other Eileen Hull books HERE.
And don't forget to join our January challenge at Mini Album Makers for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Lindy's Stamp Gang.


I'm also sharing with:
(My favorite die is the Eileen Hull travelers journal die
because making these books is the most fun ever!)
(I chose the curvy letter "S")

30 comments:

sarascloset said...

Bravo on this journal, Autumn! Love those colors, and wow! What a fabulous monogram! The spine wrap is gorgeous, and ha, ha! I have that paper! Happy, happy Birthday to Sydney! I hope she is spoiled rotten (er)! Sending hugs! Happy to hear you are back on the mend!

Michelle Golz said...

This is absolutely beautiful what a wonderful gift !

Julia Aston said...

Love the purple and pretty florals mixed with the gold on this lovely journal Autumn - your daughter is so pretty - and what a great time in life for her turning 17 - everything is in front of her! I'm sure she will fill this journal with lovely thoughts - what a great gift for her - Julia xx

Lisa said...

Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter!! I hope she has a wonderful celebration!! This is stunning!! I love the gorgeous papers you used!! The spine looks amazing!! She will treasure this!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

What gorgeous florals, the colours are so pretty and I love the touches of gold too, gives a real opulent feel. Lovely photo of your gorgeous daughter, oh to be 17 again and know what I know now lol. Wonderful gift. Tracy x

Craftyfield said...

The colour scheme is fab, Vintage but not too much. You daughter is bound to love this journal, I do too... Thanks for joining us at Stamplorations Theme & Sketch this month, Autumn!

Mac Mable said...

Such a unique and personal gift for your beautiful Sydney. Gorgeous colours and loving the spine of the journal on this fabulous project x

Diane said...

What a gorgeous journal and I am sure your daughter will love it. Sorry to hear you have been ill.

Hugs Diane

Margaret Mifsud said...

A very Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter, Autumn. Wishing her a fabulous day of celebration! Your journal is super gorgeous!! I love the papers .. so pretty .. and the embossed paper used on the spine looks amazing!! The monogram on the cover is the perfect embellishment and I love the touches of gold! This will be treasured for sure! Have a wonderful day!! hugs x

Kate Yetter said...

Such a beautiful gift for your daughter. The spine looks wonderful. I am loving all these new ways you have come up to bind this journal die. Love it!
Kate

Lisa H said...

yep! love the spine wrap! This is such a pretty journal. =)

Jeanie Ellis - Scrapbookingmamaw said...

Wow oh wow! This is amazing! And the colors fantastic! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafty Gals Corner Challenges this week. Be sure to join us next week too!
Blessings,
CGC DT
Scrapbookingmamaw {My Blog}
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges

Dorothy S said...

Happy birthday to your lovely daughter. This cover is gorgeous - I like the initial and the pretty floral paper to back it up. Thanks for joining the Anything Goes weekly challenge at QKR Stampede.
Dorothy S, DT member

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh what a beautiful journal Autumn - so pretty and personalised perfectly with the stunning monogram on the front cover
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda Brown said...

Such a beautiful journal for a beautiful daughter. Love the design and gorgeous colours Hope yore feeling much better now xxx

Marjan said...

Congrats on your beautiful daughter! The journal is so pretty!!
Love the tag below too, beautiful!!

Jackie PN said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet Sydney! And such a beautiful gal-17?holy moly Momma!!
A beautiful journal you created for her, I am sure she will just love it- I love the purples!
Jackie xox

Sherri said...

Beautiful journal! Love the vintage feel of it. Thanks for joining our weekly challenge at QKR Stampede!

Helen Wallace said...

A gorgeous journal for your beautiful girl. I love the paper you used and the monogramme looks great with it.You found the perfect medium to create that textures spine. Lovely work. Sorry to hear you caught a bug whilst away, but good to know you are starting to feel well again.

Marty F said...

What a beautiful journal for Sydney, and I hope she had a wonderful birthday! Glad you had a great anniversary celebration and that you're feeling better. Love your spine on this journal and the monogram - so cool, not to mention that gorgeous paper! I'm sure Sydney will treasure this!! Hugs :-)

Ellibelle said...

Happy belated birthday to your daughter!! What a beautiful gift you made for her, something she will cherish forever!

scrappallino said...

I'm glad you're better and I'm happy for your beautiful daughter.
I love all your Eileen Hull books and I really have to decide to buy her die. This paper is enchanting and is perfect for a sweet girl. Wonderful.

Dorthe said...

Your daughter looks so beautiful, congratulations with her, I`m sure she really love the journal you created for her, in those yummy lavender tones,
A gorgeous gift, Autunm, I love the papers used, and the sign you created !!
Fantastic spine , too.
Hugs, Dorthe, xx

Linby said...

What a beautiful gift for your daughter.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
DT

Words and Pictures said...

A pretty album for such a pretty girl and her pretty handwriting - what a lovely and loving gift.
Alison x

brenda said...

A lovely creation for our 'Something New' theme at Penny Black and More challenge, many thanks for joining in. Apols I am so late getting here, only just getting back to be well enough to blog.

B x

Zw@@n said...

Wow, gorgeous journal, Autumn. I love the colours and the design of the paper. Thank you for joining us at AS You Like It. Luv, Wilma

Jane said...

Hi Autumn what a gorgeous journak for your gorgeous girlie . She must have lovef it. Thanks so much for joining in with our theme and sketch challenge over at STAMPlorations xx

Daniela said...

Wonderful journal for Sydney! Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More and good luck!
x Daniela (DT)

Kleri said...

Awesome journal!Your daughter will surely love it!:)
Sorry for commenting so late I've been fighting a bad cold still.Thank you for sharing with us at the Crafty Gals Corner!Hope you join us again soon!
Hugs
Kleri DT
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://kefartworx.co.uk/ (My blog)

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