Step-by-Step Guide to an Embossed Glue Book Using Keys Folder

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first project of the month for Eileen Hull. The theme this month is anything embossed. I’ve had this book in my stash of unfinished projects which I started over two years ago. I’ve been plugging along on the inside pages and hopefully be finished soon. But I thought I could at least show how I completed the cover. I used the Notepad Diecut which is retired. The Keys 3D Embossing Folder I used to emboss the cover. This embossing folder can be found in Eileen Hull’s Etsy Shop. Anyways, let’s get started!

A decorated journal cover featuring an embossed teal background, with a butterfly embellishment and a key in the center, surrounded by a glittery frame.

First I cut two covers of the Notepad Diecut (retired) from Mat Board.

Two covers made from mat board for a notepad, one white and one a cream color, with visible score lines for folding.

I embossed both covers with the Keys 3D Embossing Folder.

Three embossed covers featuring intricate key designs, with a Sizzix packaging in the background.

I painted both sides of each cover with an acrylic paint. I have no idea of the color of the paint I used.

Two green book covers embossed with a key pattern, showcasing different angles of the embossed design.

I glued the covers together at the spine. I cut and adhered cardstock to the inside covers. I punched a total of four hole in each of the spine with a Crop-A-Dile.

Opened journal cover with metallic gold and teal pages showcasing an artistic embossed design.

I set eyelets in each of the holes. I also cut elastic and strung through the holes and tied off on the inside of the spine. I applied Rose Gold Luster Wax over the embossed areas of the cover.

A completed book cover featuring a teal embossed design of keys, secured with pink eyelets.

I have blank journals that I had bought at Target several years ago. I cut two down to fit the inside.

Open blank journal with patterned cover and white pages.

I opened the journals up to the center where it is stapled and slide under the elastic cording.

Side note, I know I have shared about making glue books in the past but would like revisit that thought. A glue book is similar to a junk journal. Anything can be added to them. You can include mail, book pages, clothing tags, etc to the pages. In my case, I like using up the scraps of cardstock I have laying around after finishing up a project. Like the title suggests you use glue to adhere everything to the pages. I hope this explanation helps.

Open journal page featuring a bright turquoise background adorned with white snowflake-like designs.

Now back to the project, I pulled from my stash a butterfly chipboard piece, frame and key. I lightly applied Rose Gold Luster Wax to the frame.

A butterfly chipboard piece, a vintage key, and a jar of Sizzix Rose Gold Luster Wax displayed on a white paper towel with a decorative gold frame.

I adhered the frame and butterfly to the cover. I glued the key to the center of the butterfly to finish. I hope to share the inside of the glue book later with a blog post and a flip through.

A decorated journal cover featuring a turquoise embossed design, with a butterfly embellishment and a key positioned at the center of a glittery frame.

If you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find the latest posts HERE and HERE. Also if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A decorative journal with a turquoise embossed cover, featuring a butterfly embellishment in the center and colorful eyelets on the spine.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Keys 3D Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notepad Diecut (retired)

Rose Gold Luster Wax

Diecut Machine

Mat Board

Acrylic Paint

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Butterfly, Key and Frame Embellishments

Eyelets

Crop-A-Dile

Elastic Cording

Blank Journals

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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A brightly colored teal journal cover featuring a butterfly embellishment with intricate details and a vintage key accent, surrounded by a golden decorative frame.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

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