No-Stitch Distressed Mini Journal Using Lindy’s Sprays by Tracy V.

Hi Lindy’s Fans,

One of my absolute favorite things to make are mini-journals – and I adore everything vintage!  Lindy’s Sprays with distressing materials make the perfect background for this folded no-stitch mini. I also loved tinting crackle paste to really grunge-up the cover!

What you will need:

• Your favorite Lindy’s Sprays, I used Ponderosa Pines Olive and Galactic Teal Starburst Sprays and Sandra Dee Serpa Flat Fabio Spray
• A 12″ x 12″ piece of craft paper – I used word-printed paper
• Distress Crayon and Distress Spray
• Glue Stick or Double-Sided Tape
• 2 Mini Canvases 3″x 3″ or thick cardboard
• White and Black Gesso
• Stencil of choice
• Crackle Paste
• Small chipboard pieces and/or other collage materials
• Lindy’s Embossing Powder, I used Fiddlehead Fern Green

To make:

• Lightly Gesso (white) your paper.
• Mark paper with distress crayon and spray with distress spray.
• Once dry, layer your favorite Lindy’s Sprays, dabbing with a dry towel create a more distressed look.
• Dry completely, then cut and fold as instructed in video.
• Glue or tape together un-painted sides of the mini journal.
• Lightly Gesso (white) two small canvases or cardboard and color lightly with Lindy’s spray.
• Tint crackle paste with Lindy’s Spray and spread through your favorite stencil.
• Dry completely and touch-up crackle paste as needed.
• Gesso (black) your chipboard pieces and emboss with Lindy’s Embossing Powder.
• Use chipboard and other collage fodder to decorate cover(s), then affix to your journal.
  

These journals are perfect for mini photos and keepsakes. I hope you enjoy this project!

Tracy V.