The Stamperia Flowers and Poems Junk Journal Focus Points is a new addition to the Flowers and Poems journal range—bringing the same premium quality and romantic, literary design to a compact A5 format. With 16 pages combining 220gsm double-sided cardstock backgrounds and 220gsm double-sided die-cut pages, this curated journal is perfect for art journaling and card-making where a smaller, more portable format is preferred.
What's Included
- 8 double-sided cardstock background pages (220gsm)
- 8 double-sided die-cut pages (220gsm)
- 16 pages total, A5 format (14.8 x 21cm / 5.8" x 8.3")
- Coordinated Stamperia Flowers and Poems designs throughout
- Premium 220gsm weight across all pages
Design & Aesthetic
The Flowers and Poems collection reflects Stamperia's signature European design aesthetic with a romantic, literary focus—sophisticated, layered designs that celebrate the beauty of flowers, poetry and the timeless elegance of written sentiment. The Focus Points journal brings this design world to a compact A5 format, combining sturdy cardstock backgrounds with coordinating die-cut elements for built-in focal points and layering pieces. Every page shares the coordinated Flowers and Poems design palette, giving you a cohesive creative foundation across both backgrounds and cut-out elements. The new A5 size is ideal for crafters who prefer portable, travel-friendly journaling or who work primarily at card-making scale.
Why Choose This Journal
The Focus Points journal offers the same premium quality as the full-size Flowers and Poems Junk Journal (SBJK31) in a new, compact A5 format—ideal for portable art journaling, on-the-go creativity and card-making scale projects. The combination of 220gsm cardstock backgrounds and 220gsm die-cut pages is particularly versatile—the backgrounds provide durable, substantial surfaces for mixed media work, whilst the die-cut pages provide ready-to-use focal elements and layering pieces without requiring separate dies or cutting tools. The all-220gsm construction ensures every page—background or die-cut—has the substantial durability needed for layered mixed media techniques, repeated handling and dimensional work. Pre-assembled and curated, the journal eliminates prep work so you can start creating immediately.
How to Use
Use the 220gsm cardstock background pages as durable surfaces for art journaling, mixed media layering and card-making base work. Cut out elements from the die-cut pages for ready-to-use focal points, toppers and dimensional layering pieces—no dies required. Work directly into the journal as a complete A5 art journal project, or deconstruct and use the individual pages as a coordinated supply of premium backgrounds and die-cut elements for cards, layouts and separate mixed media artwork.
Perfect For
- Compact art journaling and portable creative work
- Card-making with coordinated backgrounds and die-cut embellishments
- Mixed media artwork at A5 scale
- Junk journaling in a travel-friendly format
- Scrapbook accents and smaller layout embellishment
- Romantic, floral and sentiment-themed projects
- On-the-go crafting and crop event projects
Beautifully With
- Stamperia Flowers and Poems Junk Journal (SBJK31 — full A4 companion)
- Stamperia Flowers and Poems coordinating products (paper pads, rice paper, stamps, stencils)
- Stamperia mixed media inks, paints and texture pastes
- Coordinating solid cardstock in Flowers and Poems palette colours
- Die-cutting machines and metal die sets for custom shapes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is this different from the Flowers and Poems Junk Journal (SBJK31)?
The key difference is size and content. The original Flowers and Poems Junk Journal (SBJK31) is A4 format with 16 pages combining cardstock, adhesive stickers and cut-outs. The Focus Points journal (SBJKS10) is a new, compact A5 format with 16 pages combining 8 cardstock backgrounds and 8 die-cut pages—all at 220gsm weight. Choose A4 for full-size journaling; choose A5 Focus Points for portable, card-making scale work.
Q: What size is the Focus Points journal?
The journal is A5 format—14.8 x 21cm (5.8" x 8.3"). This compact size is ideal for portable art journaling, card-making embellishment work, travel crafting and projects where the full A4 format would be excess.
Q: What are the die-cut pages for?
The 8 double-sided die-cut pages (220gsm) feature designs specifically arranged to be cut out and used as individual elements—focal points, toppers, accents and dimensional layering pieces. They provide ready-to-use cut elements without requiring separate dies or cutting tools. The 220gsm weight gives cut pieces substantial durability for raised and dimensional applications.
Q: Are all pages the same weight?
Yes. All 16 pages in the Focus Points journal are 220gsm premium cardstock—both the background pages and the die-cut pages. This consistent weight ensures durability across all applications and gives cut-out pieces the substance needed for dimensional layering.
Q: Can I use mixed media techniques on these pages?
Yes. The 220gsm cardstock handles mixed media techniques well—light ink work, stamping, collage layering and sparse wet media application all work beautifully. For heavy wet media techniques, test a small area first or apply sparingly to maintain page integrity.
