How to make a Belly Band for Junk Journals

Thank you crafty Friends for joining me today. We are learning how to make a Belly Band for junk journals. These can also be used for tuck spots or page adornments within your journals.
I have been busy tea dying papers, gathering vintage laces, and scouring for vintage ephemera to add to this journal. I love the process of planning to seeing each Junk Journal come to life in my studio!! It gives me the greatest pleasure to share each creation with you here.
I thank you so much for your continued support of my love of Journal making and look forward to bringing you more Junk Journals in the future. I hope you enjoy my latest Junk Journal from TheFireFlyStudio67 :)
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[@dianneeverett1633]

I like flowers too. Very nice. The lace really adds.

[@saraoliver4754]

I realize that this was several years ago, but if you're still trying to use up those lovely buttons with the tang on the back, I found that you could grind those off with a Dremel! Has helped me a lot!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Just love the flowers Gina, So pretty and so many things you can use them for...Thank you for sharing xxx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thanks so much Tracie! xo

[@YvonnePrestonsjournalcreations]

very pretty ... tfs

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

Oh so lovely! I’m sure gonna give it a try!🤗👏🏼👏🏼🍀

[@nancylemieux8058]

Your precious flowers would look sweet on top of a gift too!!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Nancy, I love to use them on cards as well. xo

[@maricarmensanjosealonso1696]

Precioso!!! muchas gracias por compartirlo.

[@kathrynwiller2840]

Those are so gorgeous - they make me happy too!!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Kathryn! xo

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Love those! tfs

[@pennymccoy1241]

Love them! Thank you !

[@carolstern3647]

Just Gorgous!! tfs..xxx👌💗😊

[@MusingsbyNikkiAdegun]

I love these flowers! Going to have to make some of those!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Nikki! xo

[@DawnHCreates]

Absolutely gorgeous Gina! The box of die cuts is so yummy! I can imagine the work! I recently picked up some of those dies. They add such a lovely touch. TFS 😊

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Dawn. Yes you will love working with those dies so much.

[@collettekunkler7211]

Adorable! Thanks for sharing 🥰,

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you !

[@marietalamers3039]

Thanks for a great video! The flower does make it!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Marieta!

[@karisue57]

Gorgeous!!

[@deniseramirez9706]

Really pretty tuck spots .. Great job!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Denise! xo

[@alilbitshabbyjubri6942]

Beautiful tuck! TFS! Judyxx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Judy!

[@marthamanigross]

Love them!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Martha! xo

[@lucyfanning7496]

lovely

[@angelikamenzel1068]

They are awesome 😍😍

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you!

[@pennykafai9601]

Love these. TFS ❤️

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Glad you like them!

[@colleencasey7019]

Wow!!

[@erika3293]

I really love these Gina. I too love anything flowers. Can't seem to get enough. Will be trying some of these for sure. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Going to do one in my autumn journal!!!!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Hi Erika! Oh I am pleased to hear this. I too intend to use this in an upcoming Autumn journal. Let me see what you come up with. Happy crafting!!

[@erika3293]

@@TheFireFlyStudio67 Will do.

[@suzieq23ify]

Love, love, love! Off to make my own. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you!

[@janevincent7103]

Hey there. Just a couple of ideas, though I suspect you've come up with your own: 1) my husband switched the lights in my studio to LED bulbs which give off far less heat 2) buy either a small fan or a standing (oscillating option if you want) to keep a cooling breeze on yourself. I like the standing fan because I have NO space on my work table for even a mini fan-lol and I can place it in the room so it doesn't blow anything around. 3) sip ice water as you work as it really does cool the body. (or any iced drink of choice). I get hot flashes and the vent in my studio does not work so no AC, ugh. And I live in the desert! I subscribed to you a while ago as I love your ideas and creations--you have the talent and knack for all things "journal" and I am using many in my journals-so thank you. Today's tuck spot is simply gorgeous and I will be making them pronto. XOXOJane

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Oh Jane thank you for taking the time to pass on these tips. I thought I had those pesky hot flashes under control until these new lights came in lol. I will be adding a little fan immediately ! Stay cool Hugs!

[@lorigordon1970]

Such a beautiful page tuck. I love antique paperie digis. They are all so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing

[@willow9957]

Beautiful I am making one today

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Awesome ! Have fun xo

[@carolaasen9345]

Lovely ♥️ Now where did I put my flower punches? I will find them and get to work!!! Love Nikki's channel. She's a Mn gal too! Pretty goodies you were sent. Who was it? Thanks Gina🥰🥰🥰

[@mprairiedale]

Super cute!!! Now I need to get that fairy to add flower punches to her bag!! 🤣❤️

[@AngelaKerrDesigns]

Beautiful collages Gina. What a creative way to deal with the scrap pile that is collecting. Why don't we ever through away the smallest scraps! I keep every little bit. I love the flower collage too, it is gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful ideas with us all. Hugs x

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you so much Angela ! Hugs

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

Thanks Gina, love how easy this is and how you could whip some up like say, at night, watching TV. Those papers are so pretty. Will have to check out her papers.

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you!!

[@nancybeebe7622]

Gina I love those with your personal creative touch. Gorgeous. Thank you

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you !

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Very pretty Gina. I have all those punches, must get them back out and make some flowers! Love your Tim Holtz flower die cuts box! What fun!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you so much Pene! xo

[@porchswingdesignsmarilou7323]

Gina, I love this creative idea of your's and they are so beautiful. I think they would add so much to the edge of a page. Thank you for sharing them with us. Big Hugs to you. xx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Marilou! xo

[@tuthillg]

Adorable, Gina! Love these! Using up some folded over book pages to make the flip background and getting rid of more scraps. So lovely! TFS the inspiration!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thanks so much Gail!!! You know we have loads of scraps to use up lol. xo

[@denisegoldsbrough2018]

Fabulous Gina. I will definitely be giving these a go. Thank you so much for sharing. x

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you !

[@wesley5518]

So inspiring to watch you. These are gorgeous pieces. And that paper IS awesome...Thanks for your time and sharing your talents

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Sylvia !!xo

[@carolyoung3793]

Oh my word I’m back again just had to re watch I like them so much xx

[@InkyOwlStudio]

Happy to see you again! 🤗!!!

[@cailliersd]

These are so pretty. I used to make those flowers years ago. I’m going to make them again. TFS.

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Sharon!! xo

[@cherylrymer6782]

Gorgeous accent to any journal page - thanls for sharin your idea and your rationale for the way you make your choices. Love this!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Cheryl! LOL I get there in the end ! xo

[@CorinneXoXoX]

Omg, I'm sooo happy you made this in a video! I commented last night on it and I'm soo blown away on how pretty it is!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Hehe. Much love to all!!!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Corinne! Enjoy! xo

[@1busybetty]

I was hoping you were going to show us how you made these and today was my lucky day. They are GORGEOUS! TFS

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you !

[@debbymartens3453]

Gorgeous page tuck, very beautiful.

[@cindyburns7667]

Beautiful piece, such a soft, romantic look, great tip for making the flowers, don't think I'll be buying them anymore. Thank you for doing this.

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Cindy!!

[@InkyOwlStudio]

Beautiful Gina! Your process has really inspired me. Will make one today. TSF!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you so much ! I am thrilled I could offer some inspiration :-) Hugs

[@sandratheprocraftinatorll1665]

These turned out so cute! Lots of kool ideas, so many things to make. Oh no sewing 😞 i havent been able to try that technique, love the look of it. TFS. 😊

[@pepaleon6652]

una maravilla eres una artista me encanta todo lo q haces lastima qe no seps tu idioma para escuchar los tutoriales un beso desde españa

[@annettedepete4314]

Gina these are so beautiful. You. Just showed something else I could do. Thanks for sharing 🌴😍

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Annette!! Have fun xo

[@susannaeasdale1162]

These turned out so lovely Gina, and they really do make your journals look great. Hugs Susanna xx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Susanna! xo

[@moniquedeconinck3975]

Superbe merci✨✨✨

[@twinz4me2]

Soooooo cute! Love how these look Gina! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️ Christy

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Christy!! xo

[@carolguthmann6646]

I love this flowers, I too have watched many flower tutorials and thought they were too much for the inside. Glad to have a choice now, thanks

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you Carol! xo

[@carollaws838]

love these, I will be giving them a try - and cant wait to see your journal for Nikki, love her kits! and thank you for the mention x

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you for the lovely happy mail Carol! xo

[@carolyoung3793]

These are the most gorgeous things I’ve seen , new subscriber here tfs your talents xx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Welcome Carol! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy crafting! xo

[@flowersflowers5070]

I too find fabric tac running over and wasting more than i use...i found out the secret to helping the problem.. When you are starting on a new bottle and take off the cap...do not remove the seal...leave it on...poke a small hole in the center...replace cap and see if the hole is a good size. You may have to go back and make it a little bit bigger for it to flow as you want it...keep enlarging the hole till you get it the right flow. This has helped in it overflowing and running everywhere.

[@ritaharker4466]

I’ve only just found your channel and I’m so glad I did because this is gorgeous and I will definitely have a go at making one. I have just subscribed x

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Welcome!! Thank you so much for joining my channel and leaving me such a lovely comment. Hugs

[@rebeccagable9629]

Maybe I missed it, but are those beautiful floral/butterfly papers yours?

[@bonnienevills401]

Beautiful paper tuck. I see you have trouble with your FT Glue I like to keep a big bottle of glue and a small one, using the small one all the time when it star to bubble out, full it out of the big one. It takes a few minutes but will worth it hope it helps you I now it save a lot of glue Hugs Bonnie

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you for the tip Bonnie I will give that a try! Hugs

[@michellepicken-honeypuddle2708]

Love these! I've just started my second journal, and some of the pages are not quite wide enough, so I'm thinking some of these would be a great way to extend the edges of those pages!!! Thanks for sharing! xx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you !!

[@judigullett9060]

These are so nice. I love the paper flowers. Could you tell me which paper punches you use? tfs

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Thank you . They are Stampin Up but no idea what they were called as I have had them for years

[@buddyboggan551]

I just subscribed after watching you make the beautiful flower! Could you suggest an alternative for the greenery? The die cut is so delicate! Thanks!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Welcome!!! Hmmm you might have to just try a few things and see what works in place of those. I am sure you will come up with something beautiful!

[@buddyboggan551]

@@TheFireFlyStudio67 Thank you!

[@pennymccoy1241]

Where did you get the contraption that you applied the ink to the edge of the page?

[@Peytonsplacez]

what was the brand name of the vinyl lace I would like to look that up:)

[@flowersflowers5070]

Ok...i have a question and i hope it doesn't come off as rude...i am trying to learn and maybe i missed something...you have covered up the sheet music...the darker strips of tea paper that was glued before the music ...i see that alot and wonder why hide what you previously did?

[@jd4135able]

Where did you get the paper you used in this video?

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Antique Paperie on Etsy

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

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