Saturday, 4 February 2023

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


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I know that many people find it hard to get their hands on vintage books. I am very fortunate to have amazing charity shops near me that are always well stocked with real vintage ephemera and books. So after stumbling across this beautiful modern book I decided to share with you the book and some bits I have made with it. I just want to encourage you to look at modern books as they can actually be a great addition to a journal. This particular book have many beautiful textiles, wall paper and ceramics in it and all of them just stunning. Some of the pages a very shiny but some are matt and there are even vellum pages. It was the vellum I was really interested in. 

I have made a video showing how I take the book apart and the first things I made with it. There will be further videos using this book in the future. I am using this idea of using book pages as the challenge this week in the group Junk Journalling For Everyone.  So grab those book pages and get making and if you have a modern book all the better. 

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal


Video Tutorial



Time for the closeups!

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal

Using A Modern Book In A Junk Journal


I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel and subscribe to my newsletter and click the button to follow my blog :-) 




I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 


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Joining Offer During Jan - Feb 2023


During Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 3: Your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 129 € | £99.

*That’s 55 € | £40 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

  • You can also add products from the clearance rack and the kits that are available in my on line shop
  • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
  • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

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Friday, 3 February 2023

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


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I have a happy mail idea for you today. A trifold tag with pockets and ephemera. I have used a digital kit French Ephemera 2 by Artymaze. There is a page in it that has 3 tags on one page, they are very close together and I thought they would make a nice trifold insert for a journal. As I began to make it I decided to add pockets and a belly band. These came from a Tracie Fox kit. I added tags I had previously made and decorated the front of the tag fold out with clusters I had ready made. I adhered sari silk under the cluster on the front for the closure. 

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea



Video Tutorial



Time for the closeups!


Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

Vintage Trifold Tag Happy Mail Idea

I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel and subscribe to my newsletter and click the button to follow my blog :-) 




I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 


Below are some of my favourite Stampin' Up! products to use when I am making junk Journals, if you click on the item it will take you directly to my shop where you can purchase the items.


Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)


Host code is JFWHP2PJ


Current Offers From Me


Click here to see my offers, kits and shares :-)


My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!





Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

Host code is JFWHP2PJ


If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


Joining Offer During Jan - Feb 2023


During Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 3: Your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 129 € | £99.

*That’s 55 € | £40 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

  • You can also add products from the clearance rack and the kits that are available in my on line shop
  • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
  • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

The Project Share February 2nd 2023

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator  


Nigezza Creates Project Share Stampin Up!


Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, it's Thursday so it's time for another Project Share.  Every Thursday I chose a project from 3 of my crafty friends. From the left we have Jill aka Paper Daisy Crafting, Verity aka Inkybutterfly, me and Heather aka Stamp with Nellie.

This week I am focussing on the FREE Paper Dainty Flowers and the matching bundle Dainty Delight.
 

Heather from Stamp With Nellie


The Project Share February 2nd 2023


First up we have Heather who has used the paper to make this gorgeous box that holds a set of handmade cards and envelopes. 



Verity from Inkybutterfly  


The Project Share February 2nd 2023


Next we have Verity who has used the Stamp set and dies to make this stunning card. Love the colouring and love the blending. 

You can take a closer look at this project by clicking here :-)


Jill from Paper Daisy Crafting


The Project Share February 2nd 2023


Finally we have Jill who has used the paper to create this lovely fun fold card. She has made this card with a different background so do check out her blog to see it. 




I hope you like these projects and will go and check out the blog posts. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel and subscribe to my newsletter and click the button to follow my blog :-) 




I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 



Below are the products used in these projects, if you click on them they will take you to my shop :-) 

Product List


Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

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Current Offers From Me


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Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

Host code is JFWHP2PJ


If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


Joining Offer During Jan - Feb 2023


During Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 3: Your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 129 € | £99.

*That’s 55 € | £40 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

  • You can also add products from the clearance rack and the kits that are available in my on line shop
  • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
  • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

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Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Stamp Around UK Faux Vintage Card & Tag

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Welcome to my blog, thank you for joining me today 😀

It is the first of the month so that means I am hoping with Stamp Around UK video hop. Our theme this month is Sale-A-Braiton.  I am using the bumper paper pack Dandy Designs which is free with a £90 order. This paper pack has a whopping 48 double sided sheet of 12"x 12" paper. The are 4 sheets each of 12 designs. The pack has quite a bright colour palette but I have tried to give it a vintage look. I started by tea dying some of the sheets and then using stamps and ink to vintage it some more. 


Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag



Measurements and Materials

  • Card base 
    • Half a standard sheet
    • 8 1/4" x 5 7/8"
    • Score @ 4 1/8" on the long side
    • Metric 21cm x 14.5cm
    • Score @ 10.5cm 
    • US size card - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2
    • Score @ 4 1/4"
  • Card Ma1 1 -  5 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Metric 14cm x 10cm
    • US size 5 1/4" x 4"


Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-) 

Video Tutorial



Time for the closeups!

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

Stamp Around UK Vintage Card & Tag

I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel and subscribe to my newsletter and click the button to follow my blog :-) 




I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 



Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

Host code is JFWHP2PJ


Current Offers From Me


Click here to see my offers, kits and shares :-)


My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!





Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

Host code is JFWHP2PJ


If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


Joining Offer During Jan - Feb 2023


During Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine (77,00 € | £55.00 value) + your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 160 € | £125.
  • Option 3: Your choice of 230 € | £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only 129 € | £99.

*That’s 55 € | £40 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

  • You can also add products from the clearance rack and the kits that are available in my on line shop
  • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
  • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

Follow me on Social Media