By Noreen Doll.
I love my new haunted journal!
I really enjoy Halloween images, so that is what I decided to use when I needed to make a journal.
I put a few pocket pages in among the journaling pages because it’s so handy to have a place to hold bits of paper on which notes have been written that are not ready to be used or disposed of.
And besides, I love pocket pages.
So.. here’s the front of the Haunted Journal.
A close-up of one of the pockets on a pocket page.
The inside of the back cover
And the back of the journal.
I didn’t give instructions on how to make this journal, but you can find a tutorial on making a cover here.
I covered the cardboard with paper that had a spider web design and then decoupaged the skull onto it. I love how it looks!
Cereal box cardboard makes a great cover, and it looks good after you’ve covered it with some unique paper.
And the pocket page tutorial can be found here. Sturdy brown kraft paper works well for this.
I Mod Podged the small cut-outs onto the pockets, and then gave the finished pocket part a couple of thin coats of Mod Podge.
I like the spiral binding, but you can use binder rings, twine, paper clips shaped like a jump ring, or anything else you can think of to hold the binding together.
Or you can bind it like a hard back book.
The skull graphic came from The Graphics Fairy, where you can also find lots of other really wonderful graphics for all kinds of projects.
The cut-outs of the raven, cat, bat, and small skull were from the Sizzix Tim Holtz line.
Many of the papers were from My Mind’s Eye, the Haunted collection.
The cemetery punch is from Martha Stewart.
Noreen Doll
Pam says
I love it! TFS!
Enjoy your weekend!
Pam
Kristina & Millie says
I love this! I hadn’t thought to make my own journals, though Kristina mentioned it the other day. I had no idea and love what you did to yours! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tammy says
Great haunted journal. Thanks for sharing the links for the sites you used. I really like your black images on the natural colored paper.
Ellya Brill says
Cute haunted journal!
Ellya
lorraine williamson says
this is so cool. I’m a big halloween fan and want to decorate with more stuff. Found you on the monday hop at craftlete site. I’m lorraine.
Michie says
I love this,very crafty.
itzybellababy says
HA! I love your to do list:)
I love Halloween. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
Too cool. Thanks for sharing at my party.
Leslie
Miranda says
How cute! I’d love for you join my DIY Weekend party.
Linda @ A La Carte says
Cute idea and this would make a fun gift! Thanks for linking to TTF.
TaMara @ ImplausiblyBeautiful says
I love this! I’m jealous and I want one! I love all things Halloween and this is so cute…especially the skull on the back!
Lavender Dreams says
This is just adorable! I wish I was smart enough to make one! I love pretty journals! Sweet hugs!
Jeannie Marie & Company says
Super cool for Fall! Have you ever been haunted?
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
Very nice! Perfect for Halloween!
Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂
Rhonda Kueck says
I love what you have done. You should come party with us and show of your creativity.
Have a great weekend!
Antonella says
This is a fantastic journal. I love the fact that you used cereal box cardboard, what a great way to recycle. LOVE the paper you used! I have a friend who would love something like this.
I found you through “The Answer is Chocolate Link Party” where I am also partying, would love it if you’d stop by too.
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Virginia says
I love your journals!
Kelly Stephens says
I have dreams of writing a haunted story in a journal like this. Mary Shelley would have been so impressed!
Barbara @ ww.allmylivesnow.com says
Nicely done. The pockets are a great idea. I like the Halloween look of your journal.
Visiting from the Blog Strut.
Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says
I love to journal & having one with a holiday theme is just fabulous! You could do this around every holiday and even make them as gifts! =D Very creative! Thanks for sharing!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Super cute journal! I love how it turned out.
Talya Tate Boerner says
I love journaling and I love Halloween. Perfect project!
visiting from Grace Grits and Gardening.
Elizabeth says
I’m a new follower from the favorite posts show off. My oldest would love this! I will be sure to send it to her. Looking forward to seeing more great ideas! 🙂
Bethany the ngnrdgrl says
Cute journal! I love the halloween look. I like that you used cereal box cardboard. What a clever way to reuse!
Susan says
How creepily cool! My son would love one of these. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Diane says
That is so cute! Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot. Have a wonderful Labor Day!
Regina says
Oh my…I LOVE it!! I’m going to make me one so I can keep my ideas in it for ooaks I do for Halloween. (I’m always writing in pieces of paper when ideas pop into my head) Owww, I could do one for each holiday. THank you for the inspiration and How to!!
Regi
Regina says
Ohhh I meant to ask…what is Eyeball pot pie? hehe
Noreen says
Eyeball Pot Pie is our favorite! But the eyeballs are sometimes hard to come by.
Camila says
This is super cute… Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with another awesome share! Hope you are having a wonderful week!!!
Hugs
Cami @ TitiCrafty.com
Rhonda says
Thanks for partying with us last week. We loved your journal. Please come again on Friday. http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com.
Diana Rambles says
Great idea!
Kristine @the foley fam says
LOVE everything about it! Totally puts me in the Halloween mood! THANK YOU for sharing on Sunday FUNday!