Hidden Stories Pocket | Vintage Schoolhouse Journal

Jul 27

Sometimes the best journaling spaces are the ones that quietly wait to be discovered.

In today's Vintage Schoolhouse Journal project, we're creating a hidden journaling spot that looks beautifully simple from the outside, but it holds so much more once you begin exploring. The removable journal card slips into a seamless pocket that nearly disappears when it's tucked into place, keeping the page clean while inviting a closer look.

As the journal card unfolds, another hidden writing space appears, creating plenty of room for thoughts, memories, lists or stories without adding bulk to the page.

This project is also a wonderful opportunity to let the Vintage Schoolhouse papers shine. From worn library cards and classroom report cards to nostalgic illustrations, every layer celebrates the quiet beauty of school days, books and handwritten memories.

I hope this project inspires you to create interactive pages that encourage both creativity and meaningful journaling.

Thank you so much for spending time creating with me today.

With love,

Cara-Renee | B.Reborn Art & Healing

Come join the fun in our creative group! (PLEASE be sure to answer the questions and agree to the rules!)

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Kits used:

Pink Monarch Prints - Paper and Petal – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4529959983/paper-and-petal-printable-kit-55-pages

Enchanted Journal Kit Etsy – Spring Fairies – I also purchased the ephemera kit too - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1692550882/fairy-printable-spring-junkjournal

Pink Monarch Prints - French Pink Toile – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4464008578/pink-french-toile-printable-kit-57-pages

My Porch Prints – School Days Kit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/780614497/junk-journal-kit-school-days-graduation

Southern Muse Studios – Retro School Days - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4520861498/50-retro-school-days-junk-journal

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_43

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