Four easy ways to FINISH THE BACKS of journal cards and tags

Simple decorations on the backs of our journal cards and tags can go a long way toward making the whole piece more cohesive and inspiring when we sit down to write. I show you four ways you can take care of this important but often-overlooked creative step.
Stuff I mentioned in this video:
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[@JuliLindsey-lp9tf]

You’re a great teacher. Thanks for these lovely ideas!

[@annekenlon]

Thanks so much for your kind comment, I really appreciate you!

[@JulieTorrens]

Anne: Do you ever use items you got from the trash? Julie sits mesmerized by the video as she cuts apart food packaging boxes so she can use the cardboard later. 😜 Excellent video! I am very inspired and am going to be more mindful of the backs of my tags and cards. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@annekenlon]

Julie, I pull stuff out of my trash to craft with ALL THE TIME!!!! In fact, that's how I got started junk journaling during the early pandemic days - lockdown for us! - best place to shop for craft supplies was my own recycling bin! Hugs to you, my friend!

[@mrscomarte3248]

I love decorating the backs!🩷

[@annekenlon]

Me, too! (now that I've trained myself to remember to do it!)

[@PatriciaFrancis-ck9xo]

How simple yet how elevating to the back of cards and tags. You could stamp or stencil with a light distress ink all over the back and still write over it. Thanks for sharing this idea. Love your videos.❤❤❤

[@annekenlon]

You're right, there are so many ways to take just an extra few minutes and finish the design. So delighted you are finding value here - thank you for watching!

[@suzyallen1726]

Love the way you stamped the trees with the ghost print to the side gives it such dimension. Always am learning from you anne with an e😊❤ gelli printing an envelope brillant. You are so full of ideas😮

[@annekenlon]

Thank you, Suzy! Just knowing fine folks like you are out there watching really does inspire me to look for more ideas, so I'm indebted to you!

[@user-jg9mh9me2y]

I like it when you give us something to do like tonight we had 4 things to do such as glue , stencil , stamping , etc .

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much! I do like a good list of options! I appreciate your watching!

[@brian_medlock_collage]

Lovely creations Anne...I don't always follow in your elegant footsteps with refinery but enjoy the inspiration to elevate! ❤B

[@annekenlon]

Brian, you are so kind. I waved at the Keizer exit as we drove home from camping yesterday afternoon (we were at the coast this time) - Hugs to you! (And thanks so much for the sweet happy mail you sent!) 🦞🦞🦞

[@Judymontel]

Oh how funny - this rarely occurs but when it does I love it. That piece of music paper made me look twice and the melody looked familiar and then I double checked and sure enough, it's from third movement of Beethoven's 3rd symphony (aka, Eroica). Great piece! And the fact that the notes are a bit smaller makes it perfect for collage.

[@user-wh2em5mb4v]

Interesting video. Especially like the partial circle idea. tfs. :)

[@annekenlon]

Judy, I salute you for your discerning eye and keen musical knowledge! I do have several books of small-print classical music collections and Beethoven is one! I hadn't kept track of the source, but I marvel at your ability to spot a classic piece! Thanks so much for watching! 🎼🎶🎵🎹❤️

[@annekenlon]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrscomarte3248]

Hi Anne! Your mind is full of ideas! After I watch your video, I need to practice them! Thank you so much for inspiring us with your genius projects! I appreciate you!🩷🩷🌹🌹

[@annekenlon]

Have fun with this, Marcia!

[@nadyneingrassia1479]

Neat ideas. Never thought to decorate the backs of the tags.

[@annekenlon]

Thanks, Nadyne! It really adds a fun touch. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MarisolNoriega-yz1zb]

Genius what a great idea. Thank you for your great ideas.

[@annekenlon]

Marisol, many thanks to YOU for watching!

[@lyndarandall211]

Thank you Anne. I wanted to label our bins on the back shelf in our camper. I was thinking of using this style tag, but wanted to decorate it some how so not such a boring label. My mind is going wild. I'll have fun tomorrow for sure. Blessings 🤗🌹

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much! I'm big on labeling things myself - I know yours will be super!

[@KD-dx9sp]

I enjoy your videos so much! TFS!!!😊

[@annekenlon]

I'm so glad! You're so kind to tell me - thank you so much!

[@frannypannyatpawsnpaints]

Great ideas. Thank you for sharing

[@annekenlon]

You are so welcome! I really appreciate your watching.

[@user-xg5vv4bz8c]

You are the Best thanks for the ideas 😊

[@annekenlon]

Sharon, I always appreciate your comments - thank you for watching!

[@redsable1434]

Decorating the backs really completes the piece ❤

[@annekenlon]

It's funny how that works, isn't it? That sense of completion is so satisfying. Thanks for watching!

[@denisegardner2373]

Great idea. TFS ❤

[@annekenlon]

Thanks, Denise!

[@pampirtle6348]

You are so correct about decorating the backs. I wonder if it comes from adding a bit to dress-up the inside of greeting cards for so many years when creating them? ❤ it!!!

[@annekenlon]

Pam, I think that's why I like to finish the backs - my card making always includes a bit of "inside" decorating and envelope decorating as well!

[@denisecuneo1969]

I wasn't sure if I could decorate the back of tags. I didn't know if it is as okay to do that. Thank you

[@annekenlon]

Dear Denise, you can feel free to decorate whatever you like! Thanks so much for watching!