When i saw these, i just knew they were perfect for me. In essence, a smash book is like a diary come sketchbook come holiday journal come ideas place. Scrapbooking is not something i have particularly done much in the past, but when i heard about the smash book concept, i thought the kids would love it too. It is a little more detailed than a journal or scrapbook. Also i included pictures to show some of the smash books features. Be inspired to use your stash of papers, mementos and accents to create something wonderful. Smashbooking is what started my scrapbooking obsession. I just returned from a fabulous vacation in paris with my daughter and thankfully i read your article before i went. This is my finished smash book, thanks for watching. Depending on how much time and detail youd like to put in to your project, a smash book would be a great way to document your journey. Its perfect for if you are just starting out, or need some new ideas. Your book leaves evidence of what is important to you.
I think calling them interactive student notebooks is a bit cumbersome, and i kind of thought that isn was just another acronym to deal with and god knows we dont have enough of those in education, so ive nicknamed our notebooks smash books named for these books used for storing mementos and ideas. The smash book idea is to go back to that quick and easier way of capturing what is going on in your life. Create your own smash book lets get crafty journal. Smash books are less formal than scrapbooks, so there are many different ways in which to use these free printable pages. Folded paper pocket for a book imaginative craft ideas. This is allie from alexandra rae design here to show you how to make your own smash book, on the cheap. Diy smash creative organizers my so called crafty life. You can use traditional scrapbooks, notebooks, travelers notebooks, moleskine inserts or make them yourself using a variety of different papers or scrapbook paper and then either stitch them together or use a long armed stapler or loose binder rings to clip them together.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Soooooo, i came up with the idea to use a smash book as a plannerlist keeperidea book. Think scrapbook except quick, easy, unique and with a twist of messy. Its a book where you can smash all these in without having the need to have a different scrapbook for different occasions or themes. Bullet journal, smash book, choose me, journaling, memories, ideas. Inside, youll find valuable tips, ideas, samples, and instructions for creating your very own smash it in journals. But then my sister bought me a smash book at michaels the other day. Heres how to make a folded paper pocket for a book. How to make a vacation smash book the realistic mama. I am a journaller from way back, i love to write and keep a log of what im thinking, how things are going and i. We will provide you with the basic steps and instructions of how to make your own smash book. There are so many ways to do this, one option is to use the app kicksend. I used the fabulous fabric smash tabs, to separate sections of my book.
Make an upcycled smash book crafting a green world. I try to keep my smashbook chronological, but sometimes that doesnt happen. The story of us posted on october 2, 20 by diygirlfriend probably the most successful present i have ever made my boyfriend was a spin on a scrapbook of every date and significant moment we shared in our first year together. This 40page book is fun, colorful and an excellent place to store your ideas while on the go. See more ideas about smash book, book journal and art journal inspiration. In this post, ive asked the simple scrapper team to offer additional ideas for scrapbooking your travels. Somewhere to safe ticket stubs, write down thoughts, doodle and explore. This is a great gift set for someone who likes the smash book products, or even for someone who never had one. Most of the samples are actually affordable, you can do all these by yourself using some stuff that you can get inside your home. Thank you so much for posting about your smash book during your vacation. A smash book can act as a place where you can smash in different aspects of your life. Apr 9, 2020 smash booking and art journaling is all the rage right now this board is full of visual inspiration, journaling tips, and plenty of ideas and pretty.
A smash book is generally a notebook on which you scribble and paste. Mini books and journals are the perfect portable size for documenting your journey onthego. Crafters have come to love the smash book because it requires less time investment than scrapbooking and can be used in a wide variety of ways, including journaling, tracking recipes, keeping memorabilia, and more. How to make a smash book scrapbook for kids a step by. Want to know how to make a smash book from scratch.
You can really add any notes, mementos, thoughts or photos you want to it. If you are running out of scrapbook ideas to help you come up with welldesigned pages, here are some great ideas. Top utah craft blog, the crafty blogger, features an easy tutorial on how to make your own smash book. And my assistant mikayla and i with the smash book on the. The point of your book isnt to look perfect if that were the case, it would never be completed. Stash and smash has over 120 ideas for organizing your personal stash. Make a journal or smash book youll treasure for many years.
Big or small, diy journals are perfect for you or for gifts. These days, there are even super tiny printers you can tote along. According to the website, smash is defined as the act of sticking your cool stuff into this awesome book. Use the printables to assemble a smash book for your child. Excitement fills every page of this amazing, colorful book. For faster answers, check these links before you email us authorspublishers. My smash book is all done except for putting the photos in. The pretty pocket folio is the biggest one, it has little pockets and slots to hold some extra items and to hold small pictures. Its a great smash book for starting outin my opinion.
If youve never heard of a smash book read a great sum up and stepbystep. I like to put at least one usually more than one in most books i make. Which, to be fair, is totally ok, because the books are super cool. I hope you enjoyed seeing the pages of my very first completed smash book and that maybe i gave you some ideas as to how to decorate yours or what to. I hope you enjoyed seeing the pages of my very first completed smash book and that maybe i. If you need some ideas for what to put in your smash books, be sure to. Apr 9, 2020 smash booking and art journaling is all the rage right now this board is full of visual inspiration, journaling tips, and plenty of ideas and pretty pictures that inspire me.
Dont overthink how your smash book should come out, because the more ramshackle it is, the better. No planning is involved you simply decorate as you feel in the moment. For example, if you receive a ticket stub after a bus journey whilst on holiday, stick it in there and then. There are so many smash pads you can use for all your lists from blanks, to top 10s, to family, and of course quotes. Diy journal how to smash book, art journal, sketchbooks. A smash book is something that is similar to a journal or a scrapbook and is a great way to store the varied elements and memories of your life in. See more ideas about journal, journal prompts and smash book. Here are a few ideas for upcycled materials that you can use in your smash book. There is a specific slot for a picture and a fixed spot where you can write. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Instead of buying a scrapbook album and page protectors, a smash book is a journal in which you can write, draw, paint and glue in embellishments and memorabilia as youre onthemove. If youre into smash books a recent trend i hadnt heard of or planners, the ideas for diy journals are transferable to those too. Writing down special memories is a fun way to encourage children to develop important literacy skills.
Each time the students meet they bring in a collection of various tidbits of paper, leaves, quotes, candy wrappers, napkins, coasters, photos, lace, stickers, and any other small tokens they want to smash into their book. Everyone in the scrapbooking world all seem to be a little bit obsessed with smash books. The notebook is a 5 subject notebook and is pretty big. Smash books are practical and wonderful for compiling ideas, doodles, memories, photos, quotes, celebrations, meanderings and anything you want really. Junk mail catalogs just go in the bin after youve perused them. A smash book is a totally awesome twist to a traditional scrapbook. The author of the book is cindy shepard, comes with 51 pages softcover and is made in usa. Diary writing, writing a book, types of journals, book journal, journal ideas, bullet journal, personal development books, commonplace book, quotes and notes. The younger generation has taken to smashbooking which is not surprising and is increasingly using it as a substitute for scrapbooks. Every life is a story and this book is filled with more than 120 great ideas for showcasing your own personal life story in art journal of your own.
And below youll find some fun ideas for smashing your vacation memories into a book. Your musings, your goals, your milestones, your visions, your dreams, your project ideas, and even the holiday seasons. Loving my crazy family life in nc with my wild little bear sam, my awesome husband daryl, and our two spunky italian greyhounds, annie and beau. Its handy to know how to make a folded pocket for a book, because pockets are really handy for containing loose papers, and books usually come without pockets. I hope you enjoy these smash book ideas, i loved using my smash book as a travel album and travelers journal for our recent trip to south. I also love all the little things you can add to your book, like these little mini envelopes. Im ashlee, and i love to create all kinds of lovely things. Difference between scrapbook and smashbook many of you must have been scrapbooking for years, but are new to the concept of smashbook. The goal is to create a simple, fun, memory documenting keepsake that you will actually look at in the future. Scrapbooks, however, have pages and layouts preplanned. How to create a travel smash book and smashbook flip through. Smash books can take many forms and you dont have to use the official smash book. The term smash book comes from an official brand created by k.
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