Welcome back!
Sometimes a belly band can do so much more than simply hold a piece of ephemera in place! ❤️
Today I’m sharing a creative belly band idea that opens up into a wonderfully multifunctional addition to a junk journal. There are flips to explore, plenty of room for writing, and two gusseted pockets—one on the back and another tucked away inside the piece. I love being able to add all that useful space without giving up the beauty of the papers.
For my samples, I’ve chosen soft, vintage-inspired Christmas imagery with gentle pinks, winter botanicals, and lovely little sentiments. The finished pieces have that cozy, nostalgic feeling I enjoy so much, with a few unexpected places to tuck away memories, notes, and special bits of ephemera.
I hope this project encourages you to look at a familiar journal element in a new way and make it your own. Thank you for spending a little creative time with me! ❤️
Welcome to B.Reborn Art & Healing, where we make room for creativity, storytelling, and the joy of creating something with our hands.
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Kits used:
DasyAvenue Etsy Shop – Christmas Clusters – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4589631782/christmas-clusters-printable-vintage
DasyAvenue Etsy Shop – Christmas Photos – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4587807211/vintage-christmas-photo-ephemera-old
Rusty Rabbit Paper Co - Winter Whimsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4350998633/winter-whimsy-junk-journal-kit-snowy
Creative Inner Glow Etsy Shop – Christmas Flowers – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4563881118/christmas-mixed-media-flower-clipart
Lets Organize Now Etsy Shop – Christmas Ephemera Pack – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4599932039/mistletoe-post-christmas-ephemera-pack
Lets Organize Now Etsy Shop – Christmas Washi Tape and Word Strips – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4599975004/mistletoe-post-christmas-word-strips
Creative Inner Glow Etsy Shop – Vintage Christmas Ephemera – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4576033455/vintage-christmas-ephemera-paper-bundle
Shadow Hero Crafts Etsy Shop – Winter Berry - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4434528596/winter-berry-junk-journal-kit-botanical
Shadow Hero Crafts Etsy Shop – Botanical Christmas – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4434527498/botanical-christmas-junk-journal-kit
Art Outrageuous Etsy Shop – Winterberry Art – Art Outrageous – Vintage Christmas Water Color – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4372573999/winterberry-art-holiday-decor-snowy
Art Outrageous Etsy Shop – Frostwich Post Office – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4570645802/frostwick-post-office-christmas-clipart
Art Outrageous Etsy Shop - Vintage Christmas Romantic Winter – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4601816942/vintage-christmas-watercolour-bundle
Art Outrageous Etsy Shop – Winter Clip Art – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4387048864/snowlight-wishes-winter-deer-and-bird
Art Outrageous Etsy Shop – Vintage Christmas Botanicals - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4601774933/vintage-christmas-watercolour-bundle-4
Kunbk Journal Art Shop Etsy – Country Christmas - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4599975004/mistletoe-post-christmas-word-strips
Printable Pages Online Etsy Shop – Rustic Christmas - https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases/4214382599
Other basic supplies:
Paper trimmer – Stampin Up Trimmer – https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-trimmer
Scissors – Fiskars - https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Everyday-Softgrip-Titanium-Scissors/dp/B0C8BPY957/ref=sr_1_4
Corner rounder / corner punches - https://www.amazon.com/ ， Envelope-Puncher ， -Laminate-Projects-Scrapbooking/dp/B08VHGLBPT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
Barely Arts glue - https://www.amazon.com/Bearly-Art-Precision-Craft-Glue/dp/B088NN5GD8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa
Fabri-Tac - https://www.amazon.com/Beacon-Fabri-Tac-Permanent-Adhesive-BOTTLE/dp/B00PCD47FO/ref=sr_1_7
Ink – Vintage Photo Archival Ink Reinker – https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-ARD51121-Designer-Archival-Re-Inkers/dp/B01EN1YLAG/ref=sr_1_1_pp
DIY Ink Pad - https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-AIP48077-Empty-Archival-Pad-Empty/dp/B016A88EAI/ref=sr_1_1_pp
Blending tool or sponge – I use a nail file block – Just cut a square off - https://www.amazon.com/Buffers-Smoother-Polisher-Fingernail-Shinning/dp/B0CLXGPLQL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa
