Use Your Scraps #5 - 5 Unique Journaling Ideas - Including Super Fun & Easy Shaker Cards 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Each one is lovely!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jennifer 💕

[@janehumphreys402]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!🎀🌺💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jane 💕

[@melaniebrown747]

The shakers are really lovely Nina xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel, they are fun aren’t they 💕

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, you kicked off my sunday as usual. As you understand I loved the shakerpiece with Frida...in my Fridajournal there is still room for little cards and I think I will make me a shakercard to add to it. The winelabel was beautuful.This sunday will be filled with watching the olympics, a walk in the sun, making soup and painting a mandala. I wish you a very nice sunday and a good week. Love and hugs lenaxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena. I think the shaker cards are so much fun. Glad you have room for one in your Frida journal. The weather is horrible here today. It’s tipping it down with rain and it’s windy too. My turn for a pyjama day I think haha! Enjoy your Sunday, love and hugs, Nina 💕 xxx

[@bonnerdebbie]

These are all super pages Nina, so hard to pick a favorite, but I love your adorable shaker made with seed beads. I have lots of seed beads, never thought of putting them in a shaker, will have to try soon. I just worked 3 midnight shifts in a row and my body clock is confused, so after playing with a couple of scrap pages, a visit with Mom (doing better but still in pain with fractured C2) I have a feeling I will be napping. I hope you have a wonderful day and look forward to a mid week mini.❣

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Debbie. Glad to hear your Mom is doing a little better. You must be absolutely shattered working 3 midnight shifts. You deserve a nice long rest. Hope you have a quieter week ahead. Hugs 💕 xxxx

[@janevincent7103]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Hi Debbie. Wow isn't 3 midnights in a row killer? I was required to do some MN every month, but mainly worked day shift. Do you always do midnights, or do you change during the month? No matter how I prepared right before that difficult to stay awake shift came along (and it was always 3 days in a row of 12 hour shifts), I never could get proper sleep either before or during those shifts. I even tried Benadryl to no avail. I hope you get rested up in the next few days. XOXOJane

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh the little shakers are fun, I think the 'love' one was so sweet and a great way to use your coin cards. What fun they are 😁😁💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elaine. They really are cute aren’t they 💕

[@bborod]

Love how you pulled these pieces together. What an art form!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Bea 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

love the page! especially Frida.thanks Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Katharina, I like the Frida shaker too 💕

[@graceng5525]

You have the most beautiful scrap papers. Always enjoy your "Using Your Scraps" series. Thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Grace. I’m glad you enjoy it as it’s one of my favourites 💕

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create those stunning and gorgeous project’s. Absolutely amazing and awesome too. I will be looking for those micro beads, they’re really gorgeous too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤️❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mags. I’m pretty sure they were from Poundland where all the nail polish and nail files are 💕 xxxx

[@58calangel]

I do love waking up and making my coffee and sitting down with a biscuit as you would say (we call them cookies) and watching these lovely videos! A perfect start to my day! Love the shaker cards! I had never seen them made before! All the pages you did are lovely. I hope to find some pretty wine labels! I never thought about using them. I wish I could get started right away on my project for this week, but in the USA it's Super Bowl Sunday! I'm hosting and I have a lot of cooking to do, but hopefully after the game I can sit down and at least pick out some pretties to start with. Happy Sunday Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Alicia, I hope you had a great day yesterday and the best team won! I have been collecting wine labels for a while now, but I want to try waxing them as the one Pam sent me is just so pretty. It’s ridiculous, because I tend to choose wine now purely based on the label haha! Look forward to seeing what you come up for this weeks challenge. Happy Creating 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Beautiful pages! My favorite is the little purple Love shaker. Just darling! Always appreciate when you use something that you have created like the heart bokeh background.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, I will try and use more in my creations 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

Wow, wow, wow! I can't pick a favorite - they are all fantastic! I bought micro beads a few years ago so will have to hunt for them. LOVE how easily you make the shakers! Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Janet 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet. I tried the shakers with foam tape previously, but I prefer this method as it’s much neater. Have a wonderful week 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Yes, I can see that this is a very neat way of doing it and it doesn't matter which die cut shape you choose since you're not having to bend the foam around the shape. Great idea! Janet💕

[@christieoertel1589]

loved the Funky Vibe!! everything looks great I think I like Frida the best and the swan and the tag and the lot actually!!! Have a great week Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha. Thanks so much Christie, glad you like them all. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕💕💕

[@mafish7962]

Love all the pages, especially the little seed bead shaker card, super cute! Tfs, Laura x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Laura. The shaker cards were fun to make 💕 x

[@suebouch4074]

Very enjoyable to see you build those pages… lovely outcome! TFS and have a great day! 🙂

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sue 💕

[@anniefaint6373]

Some gorgeous journal pages Nina , now how can we pick the best one 😆,, as they are all gorgeous, but if I had to pick I’ll go with the Freda one as I love the pictures of her ,,,. Xxxx 💗🌹❤️🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie. I like the Frida page too 💕 xxx

[@44hopeful]

Awesome embellishments,! My favorite is the small shaker! Would make a beautiful fridge magnet 🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lonna, that’s a great idea 💕

[@44hopeful]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia You are welcome!

[@cindycreateforlife]

Love Sunday morning coffee and watching the new inspiring videos! All of your projects are so perfectly coordinated and executed, I would be hard pressed for a favourite but, I think Frida shaker is gorgeous! My mind is swirling again!😄💕🇨🇦

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Cindy. I am having great fun in this eclectic journal. Hope you have a fabulous week 💕 xo

[@madebymartha]

So many lovely projects! Can’t possibly pick just one 😊 I do enjoy watching you work in your scraps journal💖💖💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martha. This was has got off to a good start I think 💕

[@ritaharker8792]

Beautifully done as ever Nina and I must confess I’d never have thought of shaker cards in a journal in a month or Sundays! Both you and Kylie are so inspirational, we are very lucky xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thank you Rita. The shakers look so fun don’t they, and a nice interactive element too 💕 xxx

[@heathersullivan8494]

This was so much fun! I love love love the shaker cards. Such a brilliant addition.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Heather. They’re fun aren’t they 💕

[@Abbie7301]

This shaker is so much simpler to assemble than using foam for dimension. I think I’d like that the sides are solid and not wonky with bits of foam. I’ve made my journal per your instructions. I used twine because it looked pretty but when I went to work on the pages the twine doesn’t have give so the pages were difficult to slide in and out. Lesson learned 🤪 I cut off the twine and replaced it with elastic. From now on I’ll use elastic and pretty the spine up another way. You are brilliant and awesome🥰 I love watching you create beautiful pages. I also enjoy hearing your accent as you speak. You are quite an inspiration. I’ve made several journals using your tutorial.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your sweet comment Abbie. I really like the twine binding on my Use Your Scraps journal, but now it’s starting to fill up, I am also finding the pages harder to get in and out. Elastic is definitely easier isn’t it. I prefer the shakers like this too. I have tried it with dimensional tape in the past, but I don’t like how it looks from the side. I hope you’ll give this method a try. Have a fabulous weekend 💕 xo

[@emilykoch3104]

Every single page is just so inspiring!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Emily, glad you like them all 💕

[@connihinkel7295]

Loved this! You asked us to say which project in this video we liked best. I loved them all, but I guess, being a fan of Frida Kahlo, I should pick that shaker card as my fave. The colorways are perfect!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Conni, glad to hear you liked them all 💕

[@LauraMe...]

Hi Nina! So many fun projects today. I have to admit I love ❤ the microbes. I do love some sparkle ❣

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Laura. They are a bit of fun aren’t they 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

This lovely Nina, and I love the colours. I bought an old 2nd hand Manuel Singer sewing machine in 2019, and I still haven't used it!!! The trouble I have, is not knowing how to thread it up, and have no-one to guide me. I will do it eventually by watching a tutorial. I really want to use it because it adds a professional and lovely touch/finish to things doesn't it. Thank you for your brilliant tutorials, you are very clever. Take care, and have a great week ahead. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

That was my problem too. I had a phobia of threading it up and changing the bobbin. The sewing machine I have has a great tutorial on KZbin which I have watched dozens of times, and I can now thread up and change the bobbin without having to watch it. It’s taken two years though for the method to finally stick in my head and for me not to be fearful of the process. I do hope you will find a good tutorial for your machine so you can start using it as it really does add a lovely touch to your projects. Have a wonderful week 💕 xx

[@carlaking3459]

I've been wanting to learn a shaker technique so I'm glad I found this episode of use your scraps!! Love the idea of using wine lables too. I've seen you do that before.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kazeekins1]

Wonderful pages Nina . I think they are all great but the Bokeh tag has the edge . Great inspiration thank you . Happy Sunday . Kay x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kay 💕 xx

[@janewebster7661]

Very beautiful . Love them all. 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Beautiful apges. My favorite is the purple love with hearts.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, these pages were such a lot of fun to make 💜

[@sherrywright6634]

Beautiful pages as usual! It's really hard to pick a favorite, but I would have to say the little "love" shaker card would be the one. 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry. I’m really enjoyed making the little shakers 💕

[@Paperieloveliness]

What lovely pages and such inspirational ideas Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Terena, glad you like the ideas 💕

[@dianeshaw8395]

As always, more great ideas and inspiration.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Diane 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

What you've made here is gorgeous. I've never made shaker items so now you've inspired me to have a go! Thanks once again, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna. I’ve only made them once before, but they are a bit of fun and something a little different. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday 💕

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Loved the variety of Coin ideas. I have so many sequins in my workbox great idea and thanks Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth. Glad it’s given you some ideas ❤️

[@janetdand2704]

So many projects and all so cute!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet. Glad you like them all 💕

[@shirleypilsworth1455]

Love your pages. As always they are stunning and inspiring. You have such lovely scraps to choose from. My fave is the bokeh tag page as it is all self created and interactive too.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Shirley, glad you liked seeing the tag in my journal 💕

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Wow, you are on fire with this new journal Nina, I must have missed the notification of your tag, will have to check that out. All your pages are adorable. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth, I am loving this new journal 💕 xo

[@janevincent7103]

Hi Nina, Your pages came out beautifully and I love each of them. I have seen those microbeads in stores on ready made items, but for some silly reason I didn't think I could buy them??🥴 I already have the coin holders (after watching you first use of them, Thank you, and I took a most delicate dead wild flower that turned red in Autumn. Then I got out a little coin holder and gently laid it upon that, then sprinkled a bit of pretty glitter inside the coin holder and glued it shut. It is so adorable and that way preserves it too. Now, I didn't think of stamping the coin holder with a script or type stamp and I love that look. So I'll be going thru my background or otherwise stamps to try that too only I'm going to very lightly ink my holder first with perhaps shabby shutters and around the outside too with vintage photo. Thanks for your lovely tips and ideas, I take most of your tips in all videos to heart as I have loved so many, and even write them all down in my video journal. I even have beeswax and a glue warmer to try encaustics as you did-haha. You help me so much with different ideas. So much Fun. Your creativeness is boundless. XOXOJANE

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words Jane. It’s lovely to hear that you have tried so many of the techniques and write them down for the future. I stamped some of my coin holders with versamark ink and added gold embossing powder for one of my projects and that looked gorgeous too. I will have another stab at encaustic soon. Have a wonderful and creative week ❤️ xoxo

[@starlaarts9385]

All your pieces are wonderful. I especially love the last one. It is indeed adorable 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Starla, glad you like these pages 💕

[@alisongallup6385]

Love the shaker cards! Quite lovely! You have inspired me to give this journaling style a go!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alison. Happy Creating 💕

[@Miastrong930]

Love your videos. This is perfect. You do a wonderful job combining different elements together to there best advantage.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Wilma. I love the challenge of making random bits and bobs cohesive 💕

[@TheMajmeister]

I loved both of the shaker cards!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@HighCountryStudio]

❤Every piece you created today! 👏👏

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@KylieCooStudio]

Beautiful work Nina - the shakers are superb

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kylie, I love the shakers too 💕 xo

[@jeannebeam3042]

Gorgeous pages! Thanks for sharing…

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jeanne, glad you like them 💕

[@nanceandthings820]

Two thumbs up !!!💐

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Nance 💕

[@angiechapman9816]

Another great video. I have some pictures of Frida too , there's something about her. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Angie, I think most of us are a little obsessed with Frida 💕

[@debbiecarter6430]

Lovely Nina. Apparently they don’t ship Art Glitter Glue in the depths of winter as the cold can spoil it.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aaah, thanks for explaining that Debbie. That makes sense 💕

[@sandrahickey3593]

These shaker cards are adorable, I've just remembered my frida calendar I bought around Christmas, I'd forgotten all about it.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sandra, and glad it reminded you about your calendar 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

I just love the pages you created this week, too! My favorites are the shaker pieces! The tag is amazing, does that count? LOL. HVD💕💞🌹

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Evelyn. I am really happy with the shakers. I made them using foam tape before, but this method is much better 💕 xo

[@purplefairy1]

Oh I love the shakers you’ve made! Would like to know more about the pens 💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Purple Fairy, I’ll do a review of them as some are better than others 💕

[@MsPixieD]

Love it, Nina, the little love shaker most of all, with those tiny beads! I wonder if you have any hints about the glitter glue? I can't get the fine point tip to stay on even though I keep it cleaned out. The glue puddles up, pushes the tip off, and spooges out. I feel guilty wasting the glue. Btw, hopefully they'll sell it again when the weather warms up overall! I heard it can't be shipped or stored in freezing temperatures 💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks you so much, I had great fun making the shakers. I haven’t had any issues with my glitter glue. I wonder if you are perhaps using the wrong size bottle? Apparently the cap only works with the 2oz and 4oz bottles. The only other reason I can think of is that it isn’t screwed on properly? I hope that helps, but if not I would take it back to where you purchased it from for an exchange as perhaps you have a faulty bottle 💕

[@norodrig0522]

Awesome!!! TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@melissaoverland692]

Wow! So cute and fun! Love the shaker cards. When you stitch something you have lightly glued do you wait for the glue to dry before using your sewing machine? The wine label is fantastic! Have you tried that wine and is it good? Have a great week Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Melissa, I only apply a tiny amount of glue and then whizz straight off to the sewing machine. I haven’t had any issues with my. Weekend clogging. I haven’t tried this wine, but I will look out for it the next time I am in the supermarket as I love the label too. Hope you have a wonderful week ❤️

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Lovely…all of them

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Noreen, glad you like them 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

Lovely.I have never attempted shakers…could just imagine the mess I would get in 🙈.Sewing machine still sat covered up 🙈x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, I did wonder what you would think about these 😂💜 xx

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Love these ideas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

I’ve never made a shaker fantastic project

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

You should definitely give it a try. They are so much fun 💕

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent💯👍👏

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@janevincent7103]

Sorry if I left any typos. lol

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It was beautifully written 💕

[@lottesteeg3289]

Love it!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Lotte 💕

[@hankejoosen4029]

Cuuute!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Hanke 💕

[@lisawagner6076]

Nina it is my understanding that Art Glitter Glue is not shipped in the colder months. The glue breaks down in the cold. Odd I know. But it should be available soon.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for explaining this Lisa. This is a fabulous glue and one I want to continue using 💕

[@lisawagner6076]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia I love it too. Beautiful projects today!! Thank you!

[@cjcalogero69]

Hi, where do you get the coin holders frm, pls?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I think I got mine from Ali Express, but eBay have them as well.

[@pebblesstleonards]

I'm crafting, I'm crafting... tip of my tongue in the corner of my mouth... glue and bits of paper stuck everywhere... not much of it in the journal at the mo yet (ha ha)... and what has made it in there doesn't look much like your beautiful work!! Anyway, it's my first journal and it's a start! 😊❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha. It doesn’t matter in the slightest. You are doing it and that’s what counts. The more you do, the more comfortable you will become with the process. Fantastic to hear ❤️❤️❤️

[@suruha2306]

It is my understanding that the makers of Art Glitter Glue do not ship in cold months due to the product freezing and not being of any use any longer.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@angelabain7974]

The art glitter glue will not ship during cold winter months, it will not tolerate the low temps.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Angela. I will have to stock up when the weather gets warmer 💕

[@debbievignola8275]

Great journal pages. =^^=

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Debbie. Thanks so much for watching and glad you like the pages 💜

[@pebblesstleonards]

Ooo, by the way (but please don't take this personally, as I know your videos inspire folk to subscribe to the boxes), how have your deliveries from #YourCreativeStudio been going? Late boxes I can excuse but when the major stamps are missing, it's getting ridiculous. I've emailed and emailed but they keep fobbing me off. 😟 In the latest January box (i.e. March, ha ha), the large text and flower stamp is missing, however they're not at all bothered or helpful... sigh...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I am so sorry to hear that your stamp was missing. I have always found Amanda very helpful to deal with. I hope she will get back to you to sort it out 🤞🤞🤞

[@pebblesstleonards]

It took perseverance, however I've finally got it sorted! 😊

[@laurahorner5586]

Does anyone know???..Did Art Glitter glue start as just glitter glue? Everybody needs a friend named PAM😀

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I think it did. Apparently they have bowls of glitter in their head office reception and hold regular crafting sessions. Ha, yes Pam sent some lovely things for me to play with. I am one lucky gal 💕