Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets

This month one the Eileen Hull Blog the subject has been "Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets".  With the release of the Chapter 1 collection from Sizzix this topic lends itself well.

Included in this collection is the:     Frame Pocket Journal

                                                             Library Pocket & ATC Card Die

                                                       Alphnumeric Die

                                                       Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder

                                                 

Anyone journaling knows the first aspect of this process, of course is using words to express yourself.  

The other components from the collection also add the ways to express with "words". 

Projects that I made using this Chapter 1 collection designed by Eileen, can for the most part, fit this subject.  Here are some images of how "words, tags and pockets" speak out!

The first project with the Chapter 1 Frame Pocket Journal contains two pockets on the inside that hold to accordian style booklets made with the Library Pocket thinlit die that holds ATC cards made to be tags.  On the back of the book and extra pocket is made using the flap to hold more tags.  

For another project the Frame Pocket Journal makes a smaller book, by cutting one cover and cutting it in half.  A few Library Pockets were made that hold some tiny tags and inserts to the inside. 

***Make simple tags using any dies available cut from neutral colors or patterned papers and add words or quotes either hand printed or in any other form to the tags. Use the letters from the Alphanumeric thinlit die to spell out words too! 

A PROJECT IN THE WORKS

After creating these projects I was inspired to try making another. It is not completed as yet, and I apologize for that, but thought I would at least share the process of my plan.

The plan is to create several Library Pockets using various papers and maybe some other types of materials.  Then  create ATC cards for each, that will hold a card with a word or quote for the pockets.  They will contained in a box that can be made with either the Gift Box die or the bottom portion of the Treasure Box die.  The collection would be a box of inspirational, meaningful words and quotes. 

So I got to collectiong materials for the box, the pockets and cards.

The container was made from the Treasure Box die. I added fabric to one side of the mat boards (this will be the fronts), and a neutral paper to the opposite side (this will be the inside), before die-cutting the the pieces.  

After cutting, the box is assembled. The edges of the box were painted carefully with white paint.  All the edges of the box and the fabric were lightly distressed with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 

Using the LIbrary Pocket and ATC Card thinlit die, I cut 24 sets from a variety of decorative papers for the pockets and used manila folders for the insert cards.  NOTE: The Treasure Box can likely hold up to 36 or more pockets and cards.

I used scraps from the leftover papers to add some embellishments to the cards. 

Once all the cards are complete with some background decorations, more layering can happen. I'm planning on using torn bits from old dictionary pages with definitions or images that correlate to the words chosen for each ATC. 

Ideas: Add either handwritten, typed or ready-made verses or words to each card.  On the back side of each card add meanings or thoughts or other expressions for each verse or word used.

The box needs a few more decorative embellishments to finish its look. Once the entire project is complete i will be happy to share the finished piece.