I loved making this. I use a lot of pretty notebooks and journals in day to day life, often paying a fortune for the pleasure, so buying a relatively cheap notebook and decorating it myself was a real treat. I will definitely do this again for other journals.
I used two of my background papers from week one, red and yellow gingham fabric, some scrap book paper I received free with a craft magazine last year, two clip art flower images, a picture of me with my first baby (30+ years later, Aoife adores one of the newer models of the same doll), a few buttons, some inspiring words, inks, paints, oil pastels, and embroidery floss. Stamps by Penny Black and My Sentiments Exactly.
If you want to see what the others have made, visit Trudy’s blog here.
Now onto the dreaded poetry tote…
came out lovely. it really is satisfying decorating your own stuff.
good luck with the tote!
Thanks Mon! I have a little reprieve until the fabric I ordered arrives…breathing deeply lol!
I really like your book….red check is so sweet! It’s beautiful.
Thanks Rayanne!
What an awesome poetry journal.
See my post for no sew poetry totes if you are looking for an alternative to the one in the book.
Carin, this is just perfect! I love the use of your papers and the picture of you is just adorable. I also like how your journal looks like it belongs to the time in which the picture was taken. Very thoughtful. Thank you too for your sweet comments, Kristin xo
this journal is excellent love all the little squares
Thanks Trudy, but am determined to get over my fear of sewing!
Thanks Kristin! How sweet of you to notice!
Thanks Lorraine!
oh this is so sweet Carin 🙂
you will be OK on the tote, just breath. I am NOT a sewer at all, if I can do it so can you.
shona
Thnaks Shona!
Carin, your journal turned out so wonderfully! I love the quote you used too… it is time to blossom:) You have been so busy; the new paint looks great and the banner too.