Today we have a fun Journal we're going to create using the 2026 January Card, Tag and More Kit. This kit has a journal stencil that is simple to use, you are going to like creating many journals with this simple kit. I have the step by step below and the video tutorial for you with all the details.
You will two pieces of 12x12 card stock. To begin take the journal stencil and place on a 12x12 piece of card stock.
Trace or use a bonefolder or stylus to go around the outer edge of the stencil and score the middle of the stencil to create your spine as shown below, I also made the two dots to indicate where you will place your brads or if you want to sew your journal together. Then cut around the area your tranced. You can also round your corners. ****For more details view the Video Process****
Next place the stencil on top of the next 12x12 card stock. Below I am using a stylus to score around the stencil, scoring the first inside line around the left and right sides as this will create your pages. ****For more details view the Video Process****
After you score around the page, cut the page out. Fold both on the score lines and place the pages inside the journal cover. Glue the spines together.
Here are the extra flaps created from the scraps. You can view the video process to see where I placed mine. ****For more details view the Video Process****
These flaps have a 1/2 inch score line for adhering down onto the spine or pages.
Get one of the scrap pieces of paper and place the pocket stencil, the closure belt and buckle and trace each one. Once you traced around pocket, score the inner lines on the left, right and bottom. Then cut each item.
Next use the stencil to trace around the second line, this will create the mats for the inside and outside of the journal cover and pages.
For the belt cut it in half and place one half on the score board and score lines
every 1/4 inches to 1 1/2 inches. Then fold in all the score lines. This will help the paper bend and become more pliable when creating the closure.
Adhere the belt to the back of the cover before covering with paper and adhere the the buckle on the front. Please view the video tutorial for more details as I add foam tape to back of the buckle to have it more secure for the belt closure.
Below I have photos for you that show some of the finished pages with the flaps, pockets and other elements we added throughout the journal.
Below is the front of the journal. Decorated with some of the small tags, a small pocket that holds a book and lady that I fussy cut from one of the cut apart pages.
Here is one of the flaps that hold tags and a pocket from the paper collection.
Below is the long pocket we traced from the template and cut. I added a little booklet inside the pocket by using the 4x4 cut apart cards and making them into a booklet.
I added a place for a photo or a journaling spot
These little envelopes are so adorable I couldn't leave them out. So I added them together on a page. I also placed the small 2x2 cut apart cards inside with the small tags from the paper collection.
Each page is so unique and has so many different embellished pages. Remember to view the video tutorial for more ideas.
I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2026 January Card Kit. This kit has so much wonderful things inside and you can super creative using this kit. You can use this stencil/ templet over and over again using your favorite papers to create beautiful journals for yourself or for giving as gifts. These can also hold your favorite photos.
Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!
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We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
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So happy you're here with me today as we create a couple of scrapbook layouts using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Junk Drawer paper collection in the 2026 January Scrapbook Kit. To create the scrapbook layouts we will be using a simple Scrapbook Sketch. Down below I have the step by step tutorial and the video process.
Let's have fun and get creative!
Happy Crafting ~Deb
2026 January Scrapbook Kit
Here is the scrapbook Sketch we are using for the two layouts.
For the first part of this you will pick out the two 12 x12 pattern papers for the main base.
Then cut two pieces that are 5x12 inches, adhere those across the midsection of the 12x12 base.
(its about 3 inches down from the top)
Next cut out two pieces of of pattern paper at 7 x 5 1/2 inches. these will be adhered about 1 inch from the edge. (as shown below) On one of the 12x12 base pages one will adhere to the left side and on the other 12 x12 base page one will be adhered to the right side.
Next cut out 4 photo mats at 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Next I cut 2 black cardstock as a back border mat at 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches and the photo mats at 6x4 inches.
Use the sketch to place the ephemera and decorative borders at the top and bottom of the each area.
Next use your ephemera and chipboard pieces for place around your photo mats and for journaling areas.
Here is the first scrapbook page finished with the adding the title and some twine and ribbon to the tags and I added the sentiment "timeless" to the stamp at the bottom.
**************For more details you can view the Layout process video************
Here is the second page after adhering down the photo mats and other items.
Here is the second scrapbook page finished with the adding the title and some twine to the tag.
**************For more details you can view the Layout process video************
I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2026 January Scrapbook Kit. This kit has so much wonderful things inside and you can super creative using this kit which features the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Junk Drawer paper collection. You get all the ephemera and a sticker sheet so you have tons of items to use for your to create your favorite projects.
Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!
I invite you to please stop by ourFacebookpage to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.
Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store.
Enjoy and Happy Crafting.
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So happy you're here with me today as we create three fun and beautiful cards and two shaker cards with this wonderful Card Kit for January 2026. I have the step by step below and the process video tutorial linked right here for you. I also have the Card Kit linked as well.
2026 January Card, Tag and More Kit
To begin punch out the two pockets with the hearts in the middle from the paper collection. Then cut out 4 acetate pieces 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. Glue one acetate piece inside each of the little pockets. These pockets are going to be shakers.
Next fold and glue down the flaps.
Next place foam strips along the edge of the pockets. I did a double layer of foam strips.
After you place down the foam strips add your shaker bits and then lay
the second piece of acetate on top of the foam strips.
For the second pocket I added foam strips around the heart. Then added the shaker bits and then adhere down the second acetate on top of the foam strips.
Cut 2 pieces of scrap pattern paper 3x3, Score 3/8 inches left, right and bottom.
Then where the two score lines intersect cut the diagonally to form a pocket.
Then fold the in the scored flaps and turn over and place glue on the backside of the pocket.
Place glue on the flaps of the pocket
Adhere the pocket onto the front of the card.
Card 1
Here is the first card finished with the pocket. I cut out tag from the cut a-part sheet and placed it inside the pocket. I also added in the flowers from the card kit and added in the flat back purple gems along the top of the card. The ribbon is from my stash.
Card 2
For the second shaker pocket you will use the second piece of pattern paper that is 3x3, Score 3/8 inches left, right and bottom. Then where the two score lines intersect cut the diagonally to form a pocket, glue the back and adhere on the acetate and then add glue to the flaps.
Adhere the heart shaker pocket down on the front of the card.
Here is the second card. I cut out a tag from the cut a-part page and added flowers to the front and back. I also added some purple ribbon from my stash to the front of the card. I used one of the little banners with a sentiment and placed across the front of the card.
Card 3
For card #3 I punched out one of the small envelopes and then cut out a tag and then I placed one of the smaller cards inside the envelope. I also added the purple gems around the scalloped sentiment and the small tags.
With Card 3 I adhered the little envelop on top of the card along with flowers from my stash.
Here are all three cards together.
I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2026 January Card, Tag and More Kit. This kit has so much wonderful things inside and you can super creative making these cards, tags, and the journal using the stencil that comes inside the kit.
I hope you you found this month Tres Jolie Christmas themed Kits a great way to create some cards, albums, scrapbook pages and more. I know we had fun sharing our projects with you all this year.
Thanks for joining me.
I invite you to please stop by ourFacebookpage to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.
Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
We would love to see what you create.
For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page.
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store.
Enjoy and Happy Crafting.
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