DIY Ephemera - Lets Make Clusters

[@filomenasgaramella7149]

Like 236 !! Very pretty papers! Love them. 😊

[@Alabale88]

What I like the most of these clusters you created is the lovely femenine, but layered look!

[@carolhensen8005]

You got love the way the blue with roses sheet music turned out…..clever lady..❤

[@karenlewis632]

very pretty....I want to learn to do some cluster rolls of fabric buttons and lace....takes me a couple of times watching to do this... but I love the ones you've done today... I find I grab them out of my glory box that I have all my favorite ephemera pieces, and I am low....so time to get busy. Thanks for sharing this nice video , Karen.

[@cathybaldwin8764]

I so love the blue floral paper.

[@Alabale88]

I love your glued cluster method! These are beautiful! Thanks for the video.

[@lindafriend9392]

Start with ordinary, rip it up a bit, distress it, stick it together, end up with a little piece of gorgeousness💕 How clever is that!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, just love your description of the process!!! x

[@Alabale88]

Great way of helping us understand the method!

[@juneribbons5196]

These tiny clusters are so sweet. I love them. They'll look really cut in any journal

[@rhondaacheson2261]

Your clusters are beautiful! Enjoyed watching you creat them! ❤

[@maggieflatt9686]

Really pretty. Great way to use up bits and pieces.

[@Julie-ht3ph]

The clusters are pretty ❤

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Beautiful clusters! Love them! Just for feedback..also like the 30 minute videos!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, looking forward to watching yours x

[@wonderwend1]

Jessica and you are clearly very different characters 😅 It just proves that people's personalities come out so much in their Journaling. I watched the video you were talking about before I watched yours. I don't know how she does it. I would be overwhelmed by all her options and couldn't just wack the things together like she does. I'd have to do it a little more considered than that. I like the fact that her securing technique creates a lot of subtle texture though. Its interesting how your clusters all turned out to be very similar; all gorgeous though. Don't worry about the length of your videos hun, people can dip in and out as they can. It's nice to see the whole process, thoughts and decisions and all. We can see a final product on other platforms 💜

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes, you're right our personalities do show through our Journaling. I am literally in awe of how Jessica does her clusters, I found it literally mesmerising at how quickly she is able to just pick a bunch of stuff and then just by using one staple hold everything together!!! Amazing technique she has x

[@doloresparra4604]

What a keen eye for uniqueness

[@heatherturner9628]

I love making clusters!!!! I use up my scraps making these. Great share!!!

[@YarnHappenswithMaryann]

Hi Tina. I made a bunch of these today and had a great time doing it. It was so relaxing. You do beautiful work! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@handmadefromlisa]

I really enjoy making clusters. I think it’s very relaxing. Tfs 🤗

[@lauravasquez169]

I can send you some of the stamped frame in different colors. It is one of my favorite stamps.

[@handmadefromlisa]

laura vasquez That would be awesome. Ty 😊

[@lauravasquez169]

Clusters! My favorite! After Jessica did her video making clusters she did a swap. I made 50... She starts out by using a thicker base which helps make them stronger. You can use a couple of staples and put a flower or button to cover over the staple. That is why the Tim a Holtz tiny attacher stapler works best. It is ok to glue down any lose pieces. My favorite thing to do with clusters is to make them into a card. You can add a sentiment. The only thing that is hard to do is not to make them too bulky. You have to pay extra in postage if it is too bulky. I really do love clusters and I am way past overthinking when I make them. Just remember that you are not a cluster jedi yet....❤❤❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Laura, I know how much you love clusters. I still remember how amazed I was watching Jessica's video for the first time, she makes it so effortless!!! Mine are a lot bigger than hers to be fair, so I am not sure the single staple thing would have worked anyway ;-) i have made some in the past which were modelled on some of the gorgeous clusters that you have sent me at different times, they were smaller x

[@lucieleduc7520]

Love that Tina have a beautiful day xxx

[@DreamyBohemian]

Ink her down 🤣 oohhh I have said things like this so many times 🤣🤪 Glad I'm not the only one. I've been out of the loop a bit lately... good to see you and for a laugh in the process. Love your clusters 💜

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, honestly sometimes you just say these things don't you? x

[@juneribbons5196]

I looked at Jessica's cluster and without seeing them totally finished I havec to say that although you don't use a stapeler like she does, I prefer yours. They are very pretty !!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much June, that is really kind of you. She is super clever how she does it x

[@aprilcarter749]

Love these clusters!! Something new to add to my stash. TFS. 🤗😊

[@avrilplummer7047]

Love them xxx Hugs Avril xxxx

[@janfranklin6604]

I obviously speak “gibberish” quite well, as I always know exactly what you are saying!! I’m not big on the staples.... I know you can hide them, but it just seems like cheating. But I know that they have their place, and others love using them. These turned out gorgeous!!❤️.

[@junebamburg1704]

Lovely. I like that they are glued, staples in some cases seems too industrial. You always make beautiful things. ❤️🎅🏼

[@ginapearson3601]

Hello, I popped over to look for Jessica’s video. No idea which one, lol. Maybe I will look again some other time.

[@lauravasquez169]

Jessica has a couple videos... check out... Cluster embellishments for junk journal, my process and tutorial. You will be surprised to see everything she works with for her clusters.

[@ginapearson3601]

laura vasquez - thx Laura. I will take a peek.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi Gina, I am so sorry, I had meant to link her video, this is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKCWnIWAaKadfsk x

[@sueturcotte811]

Best cluster video I’ve seen yet. I’m not much into the staple method either. Other crafters may disagree, but I think the staple takes away the elegance. You did a wonderful job. As a side note, I really like the sweater you are wearing. 🌸

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Sue, I really am thrilled that you liked my clusters video, I wasn't sure if I was just overthinking too much. Thank you for commenting about my jumper x

[@michelleedwards7370]

Thank you so much Tina! This is exactly what I needed!

[@terribeaverson2997]

I love these!! TFS 😊

[@lalagamma4452]

Tina honestly I adore your clusters! I'm not real big on Staples, they do server a purpose but they just aren't pretty! 💚🦌💕🎅🎄🤶💗

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Tina… these are all beautiful and I am inspired to make a few for my Christmas journals. I have to have a bit of bling, lace and music paper in everything I make too. Great job!

[@marymcmullen6902]

These are so pretty Tina. ❤️

[@YarnHappenswithMaryann]

Lovely clusters and I always know what you mean.😊

[@teresadavis9557]

You have the prettiest paper

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

These are beautiful! They would be great for our mass making.

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh these are really pretty, my list keeps getting longer of things I want to make... These are close to the top now 😁😁🌼❤️

[@zoramaeedmonds3677]

Love making closters and desperately needed some inspiration, thank you❣

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

That's fantastic, thank you x

[@karenpruis501]

I love them. A really great way to use what we already have in our stash.

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

These are really beautiful pieces. Love how you put them together.

[@sherryrector2275]

Love this first ribbon on your cluster. Now don’t fall off your chair lol.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

You know it's going to happen eventually, I'm just going to be fidgeting about on my chair and there will be this big crash as I fall off completely!!! Lol x

[@joaniesjournals5329]

Love this❤️❤️❤️

[@lenascraftycorner2218]

These are so pretty Tina, I know exactly what you mean, I am a new KZbinr and I’m amazed at some of things I say when I’m editing lol

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, it’s really funny isn’t it? X

[@maryshaw737]

I love the "Ephemera" style of paper crafting, but have no idea how to acquire the wonderful components needed to put all together! I live in Wisconsin in the states. I'm at a loss! All help will be greatly appreciated.

[@emmkaa2099]

Hmmm... Thrift stores would be a good place to start... You can get old books and magazines (I just picked up a 35 year old crochet magazine - the ads in the back are great). You can find fabric not just in bulk like at the fabric store but maybe a vintage print blouse that'll supply you with fabric and buttons and maybe some lingerie for ribbons and lace. Check Pinterest for lots of free ephemera large and small and even things like patterns to make envelopes and tags. Tell your friends what you're doing and I'd bet they'll be on the lookout for things you can use. And finally, once you start looking you may be amazed at how much stuff you have in your own house. Enjoy the search! MK

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Hi Mary, yes exactly as EmmKaa said, thrift stores are a brilliant place to start. Also, get yourself an old book with a variety of pictures and themes, an encyclopedia (with pictures) is something I have found VERY useful. Any old clothes and jewellery can always be used too. You might enjoy my beginners tools and tips video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqnJhJuKbbN-jJY x

[@maryshaw737]

@@emmkaa2099 Thank you so much for the advice and ideas. After I finished this video for the second time I got to thinking about that and did a Google search for thrift shops in my city. Good place to go and then antique shops might have some old magazines and sheet music. Thanks so much for responding. I've been making cards for a few years now, but this journal stuff is so intriguing I am on a quest now. Happy holidays to you. Mary.

[@Julie-ht3ph]

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[@leilahwilliams9232]

Can you tell me where you get the little pictures of the woman your so cute thanks

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

The ladies are in my Etsy as a digital download, they are named Lady Lockets x

[@cynthiacunningham7882]

love watching you!! but u did mention Jessica.. jessica who? and where? thank you tina

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Sorry Cynthia, I had forgotten to link Jessica, she is Jessica Rapp kzbin.info x

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

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[@leilahwilliams9232]

I mean the square ones I already have yours!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Ooops, sorry, I am going up the comments, so hadn't seen this yet!!!! The other lady is from my Gypsy Rose kit x

[@sherryrector2275]

Nobody cares how many times you use the same woman. If it goes better use it.