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A fun craft idea! Let’s make a Story Box Game!

This is a super simple, fun idea for a fun crafty way to interact with kids or each other!

To be entered into the draw for a free digital journal kit from my Etsy shop, simply make a comment on any video I post. There will be a drawing when I reach 700, 800, 900, and 1000! I will be giving away four digital journal kits, one for each draw!

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Beginner Basics Part 4 – Making a book-board journal base!!!

In this video I’m sharing the easiest way I’ve found to make a journal base from an old book. I keep things simple and easy.

To be entered into the draw for a free digital journal kit from my Etsy shop, simply make a comment on any video I post. There will be a drawing when I reach 700, 800, 900, and 1000! I will be giving away four digital journal kits, one for each draw!

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Let’s Make it Fun & Easy Series Part 1 – Making Gusseted, Stacked Pockets!!!

This is the first of many videos on making different elements for our journals in a fun and easy way! So fun!!! So easy!!!

Measurements:
Cut at 5″, Score each side at 1/2″, stacked pockets 2″

To be entered into the draw for a free digital journal kit from my Etsy shop, simply make a comment on any video I post. There will be a drawing when I reach 700, 800, 900, and 1000! I will be giving away four digital journal kits, one for each draw!

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Making a cover for the My Secret Garden Journal! Keeping it fun and easy!

This is the first part of putting this journal cover together. I’m keeping it simple but beautiful.

To be entered into the draw for a free digital journal kit from my Etsy shop, simply make a comment on any video I post. There will be a drawing when I reach 700, 800, 900, and 1000! I will be giving away four digital journal kits, one for each draw!

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Beginner Basics Part 3 – Chip-board Journal Base 😊 Super easy!

This the next in the series of beginner basics! Super simple and easy journal base made out of chip-board, fabric, double stick tape, and a bit of glue.
Measurements:
Front & Back covers – 6″ x 5 & 1/2″
Spine – 6″ x 1 & 1/2″
Fabric – 8″ x 3″

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Making a notebook, expandable pocket, folio! All done with freebies!!! 😊

This was fun and easy! I re-used the freebies that I’ve shared before, just another idea for their use!
Measurements:
Width of the folio – 7 3/4″
Top flap – 5″
Front pocket flap – 4″
Back – 5 1/2″
Inside flaps – 2 1/4″ (score along the top at 1/2″)
Notebook – 4 1/2″ wide & 7 1/2″ tall

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Beginner Basics Series Part 2 Building a file-folder journal base.

In this video I’m using a file-folder to make a journal base. It’s super simple, easy, and fun! Step by step all the way!

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Double pocket signature wrap! Super fun and super easy! Especially when you’re not making a video! 😊

This is such a pretty way to showcase a signature or make a pretty notebook.

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!

Baby Journal Scrapbook Kit!!! Making a mini pocketbook – Part 2

This is part 2 of making this mini pocketbook. Still working with that freebie set! This was so fun!!!

 

 

My links:

https://linktr.ee/julieworthington

My website – www.julieworthington.com  

My Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookshelfByJulie

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JulesLW/   

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/julespip/

YouTube – https://youtube.com/@JulieWorthington

Instructions for accessing my freebies:

1 – go to www.julieworthington.com

2 – click on the freebies tab at the top left of the page, if you are on your phone click on the menu (the 3 lines at the top) then click on the freebies option

3 – click on the image you want, this will enlarge the image, right click on the image and choose the option you want from the drop down menu, you can print or download whichever you choose.

4 – make something fun!