This is a journal that I made for my husband. It includes some of his hobbies and sports that he has practiced over the years, as well as things that are generally of interest to men. The main kit that I have used is my own Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages.
You can watch a "flip through" video below:
Here is a list of products and images that I used, page by page:
- Background Paper by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership) "French Paperie Collection" printables.
- "Journal" label from Arty Maze freebies.
- Book plate that sits behind the "Journal" label and the "Facture" number label are from Bohemian Crafting at Etsy.
- Journal cards are from a discontinued bundle from Antique Paperie, at Etsy.
- Scrap of paper is from an old Italian-English dictionary that I keep on my desk, for when I need a quick bit of paper for a collage.
- Postage stamp is an actual stamp that was on a package that I received in the mail.
- Ticket is from my stash (sorry, I don't know where I got it).
- Circle is a freebie image from The Graphics Fairy (part of a faceted glass perfume bottle that I punched out with a 1" circle punch and distressed with ink).
- The "vintage" word label is from my stash. Sorry, I have looked and looked, but I cannot remember which kit it is from. Calico Collage and My Porch Prints are typically my "go to" resources for journaling words, but I can't seem to find the kit that this one came from.
Inside Front Cover
- Green and cream end paper is from The Graphics Fairy (premium membership) "Delicate End Papers".
- Washi tape with vintage advertising is from my stash. I believe I purchased it on Ebay.
- Tag pocket is from a kit by My Porch Prints at Etsy, but I collaged the clock image and a few other bits on top of it. Clock image is from a background paper from a discontinued set by Antique Paperie.
- Butterfly specimen slide is from a freebie by Arty Maze. I cut away the backing paper and sandwiched the butterfly between two pieces of crystal clear plastic from packaging (you could plastic that is used for laminating, etc.)
- Background paper on the right side is from the British Manor Style kit from The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
"Coffee" Pages
- Rust colored background paper with antique coffee grinder is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set, and the paper on the right is from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Coffee maker patent diagram card is an image that I got from Antique Pixls, and I printed it out smaller. I have an Epson printer and I use Windows 10. You can read about how I quickly and easily re-sized this (and other images) in this post about printing.
- The library card at the right is from a set from My Porch Prints, but I printed a vintage Italian coffee percolator (Moka pot) on top of it. The Moka pot image is from Adam Fathony.
- The "Cafes & Legumes" journal card is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie, and the "Sirop de Cafe" card is from Twelvepapers.
- The faux stamp is from the "Autumn Botanicals" set by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- The little number label is from the Random Number Labels set by My Porch Prints. I distressed it heavily to match the other colors on the page.
"Timepieces" Pages
- Green background paper with hourglass is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set, and the paper on the right is from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Clock faces are from "Clock & Watch Faces" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Journal cards are from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
"Flying Machine" Page & "Nautical" Page
- Backgrounds are from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Number labels are from Bohemian Crafting at Etsy and from the Random Number Labels set by My Porch Prints.
- Journal cards are from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
- Tickets are from my stash (not really sure where they came from - sorry!)
"The Naturalist" Pages
- Backgrounds are from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Faux wood journal card is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie. I attached a sticker from my stash and a small label from "Grunge Number Labels" by My Porch Prints.
- The "Animated Nature" bird & fern envelope and card are from Arty Maze freebies page.
"Tall Vintage Bike & Phonograph" Pages
- Backgrounds are from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Tag is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
Vintage Tools & Ex Libris pages
- Backgrounds and "Ex Libris" image are from the "Aeronautical Adventure" bundle at The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). The library card is from a set by My Porch Prints.
- Two of the journal cards are from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie, and the third is from a set by Twelvepapers.
"Star Chart" and "Naturalist" Pages
- Blue background on the left is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set. Brown leafy background is from "Delicate End Papers" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- I made the pocket using a background from "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- The tall "Field Notes" tag I made from freebies by Arty Maze. The wide tag is from String and Scissors at Etsy.
- Ticket is from Donkey Journals at Etsy.
"Ancient Warrior" and "Music Score" Pages
- Rust colored background with mounted warrior is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set. Music score background is from "Antique Sheet Music" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership)
- Journal card is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
- Tickets are from Donkey Journals at Etsy.
"Writing" and "Reading" Pages
- Green background with pen nibs is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set. Beige map background is an 1891 map of Massachusetts that is in the public domain. Unfortunately I can't remember where I got it. I'll post a link when/if I do.
- Library card is from a set by My Porch Prints.
- Journal card is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie, and I topped it with a tab that I made from a scrap of cardstock.
- Round label was punched from a different shaped label from the Random Number Labels set by My Porch Prints. Rectangular label is from "Grunge Number Labels" by the same designer.
"Electricity" & "Architecture" Pages
"Exploration & Naturalist" Pages
- Brown map with vintage light bulb technical drawings is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set. Light grey background with architectural drawing is from "Architectural Drawings 2" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- I made the envelope from a background paper by Eva Katerina, which is part of her Fancy Watercolor Bundle. Her watercolors are absolutely gorgeous, by the way!
- The two smaller tags are from a discontinue bundle by Antique Paperie. The larger tag is from a much larger image that I printed as per the instructions that I wrote in this post about printing and resizing images.
- The collage pieces are from my leftover stash of printed digitals, so I'm not too sure where each bit comes from.
- Brown background with microscope is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set. Vintage hot air balloon background is from "Aeronautical Adventure" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- I made the pocket from a paper by one of the very talented designers whose items I collect, but at the moment I cannot recall who it is. As soon as I find it, I will add the link.
- The ticket and small journal card are from "The Bee Keeper" by Calico Collage.
- The tall tag I made from a freebie by Arty Maze.
- The library card is from a set by My Porch Prints, and I have printed onto it a design with bees from "Beekeeping" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Background with aerial view is from "Aeronautical Adventure" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). The beige background with vintage bottle is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- The Savon Au Naphtol label and the diamond shaped label are freebies from The Graphics Fairy.
- The shaving brush and safety razor journal cards are from Antique Pixls, and I printed them out smaller. You can read about how I quickly and easily re-sized them in this post about printing.
- The other miscellaneous bits that I used for collage came from my stash of leftover paper scraps (from other projects).
- Light grey background with architectural drawing is from "Architectural Drawings 2" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). Brown background with vintage lamp is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Postcards are from Tuck's Postcards free database of vintage postcards. One I have made into a pocket and the other is a journal card.
- The rust colored tag is from String and Scissors at Etsy.
- The lantern tag is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
"Map" & "Writing" Pages
- Beige map background is an 1891 map of Massachusetts that is in the public domain. Unfortunately I can't remember where I got it. I'll post a link when/if I do. Green background with ink and pen are from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- The tag with the pen nibs is from String and Scissors at Etsy.
- The book plate and number label are from Bohemian Crafting at Etsy.
- The other miscellaneous bits that I used for collage came from my stash of leftover paper scraps (from other projects).
"Modes of Transport" Pages
- Music background is from "Antique Sheet Music" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). Rust background with chariot is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Buggy journal card is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
- Trolley card (which I have made into a pocket) is from a vintage cigar box label. The tickets are from my stash.
"Judo/Jiu Jitsu" Pages
- Brown leafy background is from "Delicate End Papers" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). Blue background is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- I made the journal cards from various judo & jiu jitsu posters, photos or flyers. Notes on how to easily resize large images are in this post. I found the postage stamps on the Internet. When you can't find images for the sports or hobbies that interest you, try looking for images of postage stamps. Olympic sports in particular are very likely to have postage stamps from around the world, with interesting images.
"Discus Throw" & "Vintage Tools" Pages
- Backgrounds are from the "Aeronautical Adventure" bundle at The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Large discus throw image is from a vintage Olympics poster. Notes on how to easily resize large images are in this post. I found the postage stamps on the Internet. When you can't find images for the sports or hobbies that interest you, try looking for images of postage stamps. Olympic sports in particular are very likely to have postage stamps from around the world, with interesting images.
- Backgrounds are from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Bicycle Trainer patent application is from Antique Pixls. Other images are from posters, flyers & vintage ads. Notes on how to easily make large images smaller are in this post.
"Tennis" Pages
- Backgrounds are from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Hotel Savoy label and numbered labels are from Random Number Labels and Grunge Number Labels sets by My Porch Prints, and from Bohemian Crafting.
- Postcards are from Tuck's Postcards free database of vintage postcards. You can even search by topic, which is very useful!
- Other images are from posters, flyers & vintage ads. I show you how to quickly make large images smaller in this post.
- Backgrounds are from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Postcard is from Tuck's Postcards free database of vintage postcards. They have an easy-to-use search engine that allows you to find postcards by subject matter.
- Tickets are from my digital stash.
- Beige background is from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). Green background is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- "Childhood of Galileo" postcard (in Italian) is a freebie from a vintage ad campaign for canned meat.
- "Gas Lighting Apparatus" patent application image is from Antique Pixls. I show you how to quickly make large images smaller in this post.
- Postage stamp images are from the Internet. When you can't find images for the people or topics that interest you, try looking for images of postage stamps. Inventors and other famous people typically have many stamps issued by various countries, to commemorate the anniversaries of their discoveries, inventions, etc.
- Wines price list is from the "French Paperie Collection" by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership). Rust colored background with pipe is from my Masculine Journal/Scrapbook Pages set.
- Tyrolese postcard is from Tuck's Postcards free database of vintage postcards. Their search engine let's you to find postcards by category.
- Tobacco Form, Pocket Lighter & Cigarette Package Holder/Ash Tray are from Antique Pixls.
- Background on left is from the "British Manor Style" bundle and green and cream end paper is from "Delicate End Papers", both by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- Washi tape with vintage advertising is from my stash. I believe I purchased it on Ebay.
- Tag that serves as a support for the fold-out booklet is from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
- Bits that I used for collaging the fold-out booklet are from the "French Paperie Collection" and "Antique Sheet Music", both by The Graphics Fairy (premium membership).
- "Field Notes" label is from a freebie by ArtyMaze.
- Large square label with numbers is from Random Number Labels set by My Porch Prints.
- Tags are by String and Scissors.
- Anisette journal card is from Twelvepapers.
- Coffee Percolator patent image is from Antique Pixls. I show you a quick & easy way to make large images smaller in this post.
- The other cards are from a discontinued bundle by Antique Paperie.
I hope you enjoyed this journal, and that it will be an inspiration for you to make your own. Please comment below, and follow me on YouTube and Facebook. Thank you!
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