Desktop Challenge! Flip-Flop Journal Card PLUS Custom Decorative Tape

I took up a desktop challenge to make something using just what is on my desk! The result is a fun flip-flop journaling card AND I create my own washi tape accents as well. If you're looking for a creative and budget-friendly way to add some unique elements to your junk journal projects, then this is the video for you.
It takes only simple materials to make this adorable journaling card and it's easy to personalize it with the creative, custom decorative tape. Thanks for joining me!
Here are the links to Joan and Mama JuJu -
• Simple Postage Stamps ...
• January Junk Journal 2...
#junkjournalideas #junkjournaling #mixedmedia #junkjournalephemera

[@cmcmahon66]

I’m mainly a card maker but enjoy a lot of the junk journal techniques. One of the card makers I follow has a “magic mug” on her desk where she tosses in scraps of paper and trims, and things like when you die cut four of something but decide to use only three on your card, or get out a handful of fasteners and have a couple left over etc. She says she checks the mug first when she needs some finishing touch on anything she is making, and periodically dumps out the mug and challenges herself to just use the stuff in it to make some cards. I’ve adopted this approach and I think this video is inspiring me to do a “magic mug dump” challenge to myself today!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Very good! I hope you’ll enjoy the process! Thanks so much for watching!

[@francesdenike7526]

I have a little box.

[@dawnklein106]

This is my most fun journaling - taking the bits and making something pretty. The Z fold is great, but the tape trick is brilliant!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m really glad you think so Dawn! Thanks so much!

[@ScrapbookSage]

I love that blue

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Dawn! It is a pretty blue for sure.

[@bonnielipke1962]

It was a fun challenge!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yes, it really was! Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!

[@user-oc2mt8kf2j]

Great tape trick

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Ruthellen!

[@lynnrex9996]

Making the bookpage tage was cool!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad you think so Lynn! Thank you!

[@lizardas]

So clever!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@papercraftsbyprb]

That is a brilliant idea what you did with the scotch tape. I love that idea!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much - I am always so glad when it’s helpful!

[@ilakaiser3778]

Love this project.💜🐞

[@BeAgainBooks]

So glad Ila! Thanks very much for watching.

[@craftinontheback40]

Whoohoo what fun we had! Great job. Love it !

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yes, we did JuJu! thanks so much for coming by!

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Love this quick and easy idea! I love using tape like that...such an easy addition to the page. That blue paper and the bird collage....oh my....that's totally my aesthetic! Thanks for sharing this quick project, Kathleen!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Kerri!

[@sherylsantoro]

That turned out so good. I love the "Z" fold!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Sheryl - I do too. Thanks for watching!

[@audreyjacquez7644]

Toooo cute! Love the tape over the text trick!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Audrey!! Thank you my friend. I’m so happy to see your name!

[@careyclapp8357]

Love these little z-fold flip flop journal cards, I can see me making lots of these! And I thought I was the only one to pick stuff up off the floor 🤣

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad Carey! I hope you’ll enjoy the process - they really are fun to make.

[@markpaige4795]

❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@cottonconfetti]

Another great project, thanks Kathleen 🤩

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Davina! I hope you have a crafty day!

[@hildapriore472]

So lovely little Projekt ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Hilda! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Carol! 😊

[@lisastevens2607]

Love this challenge ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m glad Lisa - thanks for watching!

[@DorothyJanetoo]

So quick and easy - and YET... two more GREAT ideas! The tape idea is so good, I can't wait to try it and the fold over notepad from one piece of paper! Kathleen - I can't wait to try these ideas! I love that bird collage - it's so sweet. XO

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Dody!

[@1busybetty]

Love the tape idea!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Betty!

[@gothiccircle4283]

I like this a lot. I have some 12x12 cut offs. I hope I remember to try this. Your challenge item is great. Brava!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thanks Bella!

[@2011bebu]

Thanks, Kathleen! This is so simple and lovely. I hop I remember to make a few for future journals.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Carolyn!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

So cute! I loved your little “desk bowls”! They looked just like mine! 😊. This will be a handy go to! Thanks so much for sharing, Kathleen! ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you very much Gayle! I love discarded china and they come in so handy, haha! I’m glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for stopping by!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Beautiful as always Kathleen. I might just make myself a few of these to go in my "Ready Made" bin of ephemera. I ended up doing 3 videos: 1-Stamps, 2 - Tags & Journal cards with pockets, 3 - Mini Journal from Chocolate Bar Box. All have the "-What's On My Desk" at the end of the title. ☺♥

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Joan! I appreciate your time to watch today!

[@dakielty]

That’s a great little project. Great instructions as well

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thanks so much Dorothy! I appreciate that!

[@francesdenike7526]

Very instructive and informative creation. Will make one soon. Next

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m glad to hear it Frances! Thanks for watching.

[@BRebornArtHealing]

Everything you make is beautiful ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thank you! What a sweet compliment. Thanks for watching.

[@debzehr3244]

These are great. TY. I’m off to make some book page tape. 💖💖💖

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Deb! I’m glad you stopped in!

[@nancypyter1511]

That turned out so cute Kathleen! Love it! Love your tape idea too!🥰

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Nancy!

[@lindaspaperworks]

What a fun challenge. Love the little flip-flop journal cards you made. Such a great idea for those off cuts. But that tape trick is terrific. I've done the one with packing tape and then soaking it in water to remove the paper and leave the type or picture behind, but I really love the simplicity of your tape and the effect of the way it looks on those folds in your project. Perfect solution for the thinness of the paper and decorative, too. I'm definitely going to make some of this tape as well as a z-fold card, too. Thanks for the wonderful ideas. Have a great week. Love the color of your sweater today and it compliments your projects.

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m always glad to be helpful Linda and I thank you for the comment! Thanks soooo much for your time today!

[@tfntexas]

You have some of the neatest ideas! It’s awesome.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Tammie!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Great use of your desk items. I’ve always used my drafters masking tape to take words off the page and saved it for washi emergency. And the book page is wonderful to journal on. We are so like minded.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yes, we certainly are Sandy! Thank you so much for the support - I appreciate you!

[@gemmalclarke]

Well done!! And thanks for the little project and tape ideas - I might create these with my new crafting friend (previously known as my walking friend haha)!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Gemma! I’m so glad you have a crafty friend!

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Love❤ love love the scotch tape embellie!!! Nice work! Crafty hellos, ang in WA state

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad it’s useful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Thanks, Kathleen. I believe you met that challenge! What an awesome, simple scotch tape idea! Well done, dear friend! 😀💞

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Keryn! I hope that tip comes in handy one of these days!

[@suewegert2323]

The trick with the tape reminds me of something I did a long time ago as a child. We used waxed paper to pick up and transfer text or designs in a similar way. Might have to try that again. The filed project is cute but I only have letter sized paper so will need to adjust dimensions. TFS 😻

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh yes!! I remember that now that you mention- how funny that one forgets! Thanks for the reminder and for your time today Sue!

[@lorigigglegirlarts]

so cute. I'll have to make one!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thanks Lori - I’m glad you think so!

[@roxiebaker1158]

You always seem to be able to come up with simple, practical, and still beautiful ideas. You're amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us. ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh thank you Roxie! That’s very kind!

[@kellyfines7922]

What a neat idea! I love the distressed look, and the blue one is so pretty ❤ I have a pile of junk mail envelopes and may cut a couple down and see if that works. I need to use up those envelopes lol

[@BeAgainBooks]

Great idea Kelly! Thanks so much for watching.

[@Bront-ki2im]

Great little project, and tape tip, I will have to try it. Thanks 😀

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Bront! I hope you will.

[@creativenana]

Nice

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Nana!

[@topcropper]

I love this little flip book! Super cute & I can’t wait to try the tape technique. You always have such great, fun ideas. Do you remember where the clear stickers are from? I love them!!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that! If I remember right, the vellum stickers came from Amazon.

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

Hi Kathy, I just subscribed and on my 2nd video. Enjoying this also! Going on a Craft Retreat in a couple weeks so I am downloading couple idea videos to make ephemera while I am there…..thanks…..cyndi m.

[@BeAgainBooks]

That sounds like so much fun Cyndi! Welcome! I’m glad to help with ideas! I have a new video posting tomorrow - making 12 pieces of ephemera. Thanks for watching!

[@Mindyscraftsandcash]

New subscriber! I’m so glad I discovered you! What fun. I may try this challenge on my channel. I’ll be sure to tag you!😊❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yay- welcome Mindy! I’m glad too! I hope you enjoy doing this - it is fun!

[@Grammybsjunkjournals]

Love the tape idea!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad to be useful GrammyB! Thanks for watching!

[@April-rx6vt]

❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you April!

[@57cparks]

Such a pretty and quick flip flop to make. What a great idea with the scotch tape. TY for sharing!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thank you Chris!