Hi Everyone! I hope you're enjoying hopping along with us tonight. If you are coming from my friend Roberta's blog, then you are in the right spot! If you just happen to be stopping by, then be sure to start here so you don't miss anyone! :)
For this month, we were given the following challenge:
Make something for yourself or that you would give someone to welcome the fresh clean start of a New Year! It can be a card, scrapbook page, gift or home decor item. Pretty much anything goes!
I don't know if it's because it's the start of a new year or the fact that 2011 seemed like such a rollercoaster ride. Or perhaps it's the fact that I'm quickly approaching the big 4-0. But, I decided that I needed a journal. So, I dusted off my Bind It All (which I have never used!) and decided to give it a go. My coils are a bit off, but I'm still very happy with it. I also made some dividers within my journal of things I feel are most important to me.
Front:
"My Journey" - My Pink Stamper "Font-abulous"
"Don't sweat the small stuff" - My Pink Stamper "Fabulous Phrases" (I need that reminder ALOT! LOL!)
Divider #1
In this section, I plan on recording at least one thing I'm grateful for each day (that is unique to that particular day).
"Thank You!" - My Pink Stamper "Spectacular Sayings"
Divider #2
I've heard the expression: "Those that never learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them." This is my spot to write these life lesson's down...so I don't have to learn them the second time around. :)
"Wise Guy" - My Pink Stamper "School Days"
Owl - "Paisley" Cricut cartridge - cut at 3"
Divider #3
My FAVORITE section - Believe in Everyday Miracles - a spot to record answered prayers or perhaps those things that some might refer to as "coincidences". A tangible reminder to me that nothing in life happens by accident.
"Believe" - My Pink Stamper "Biggie Christmas Sentiments"
Rainbow - "Hello Kitty Greetings" Cartridge - cut at 2 1/2"
**Any of the My Pink Stamper stamps used in my journal can be found at these online retailers. **
Your next stop on the hop is my dear friend Maria. And once you're done hopping, please be sure to go back to My Pink Stamper and join in the challenge with us.
And just in case you might have missed anyone along the way, here is the entire list again. Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the weekend! :)
44 comments:
Your journal turned out really, really nice Shelly! I especially like the "dont' sweat the small stuff" sentiment across the front!! Great reminder!!
Great way to start he year journal-ling.
Beautiful design.
Beautiful journal and great sentiments.
Love the sentiments you used.
Very nice journal!
Very pretty and your two fluffy babies are adorable.
Lori m
tiredlady47@yahoo.com
Very cute journal! I love each of the dividers too!
GREAT, GREAT idea ... LOVE the different tab ideas.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Great project. Thanks for sharing.
Kerry
mommakcrafts.blogspot.com
Oh what a WONDERFUL project Shelley -- great colors and sentiments. :)
Tracy
Very pretty!
I love you journal and the sections that you created are soooo great!!! XOXO, Julie. :0)
This is a great project. Love the pic of the doggiepoos!
Awwww... I love your journal and the differnet tabs with images!
I love how you did the seperate dividers in your journal! I think your binding turned out great. I'd love to get a bind it all, but you're right, I probably wouldn't use it THAT often.
Julie
www.randomcraftsofkindness.com
I love this journal idea. You made really cute dividers and picked the perfect sentiments. Great job!
Nice project. Love the dividers.
hattieshaven.blogspot.com
Your cover is GORGEOUS and your pages are both fun and inspirational. A perfect sentiment for the front too :)
this is a super cute idea. love the divider pages.
What a fabulous journal! I love all the idea you are going to use it for! The sentiments are just perfect in it as well.
I love the way your journal turned out. I would keep writing in it just because it is so cute.
I'm a new follower and subscriber.
http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com
very fun journal. I love the colors that you used too. Thanks for sharing :)
What a cute journal. So pretty.
Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
Your journal is so cute. Thank you for sharing.
brittmartin1288@yahoo.com
Love the cover of your journal - love the pink and the flower!! And the idea of what you are using it for - awesome idea!!
ctibbmn at yahoo dot com
I love your journal. Great inking and all the details.
Angela
This is so cute! I love what you did with all of the dividers!
Another great idea for a Journal. Yours turned out so cute. The different Tabs are perfect to put thoughts/things in their place.
Dee B
Love the detail you put into your beautiful journal Shelley! YES!! Don't sweat the small stuff...if I could only remember to tell myself that :) I think this is the perfect gratitude journal!
What a beautiful journal Love all the ways you have decorated and personalized it. TFS
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
this is so cool realy my style
What a cute journal this is!! love the front saying!! parkernana5@aol.com
What an adorable journal! I'm sure you'll be using that Bind-it-All again soon. TFS
LOVELY!
Love your journal. Thanks for sharing.
Like the journal & the sections. Like the photo of your dogs. Teddy says woof.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com
enjoyed your idea, especially with what you will be putting in each section of your journal. That gives me so many ideas, thanks.
Really cute little book!
Debbie
Your book is very cute. Love the colors too.
Sew Sweet N Crafty
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
What beautiful ideas that I am going to borrow for my journal today. I hadn't given any thought to the dividers but these are now mandatory! Kudos for dusting off your Bind it All!!! msmith38652@gmail.com
http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/
This is beautiful! I want one too! LOL! What a great idea you have about doing a page every day.
This is just beautiful! Love the colors you used!
Rebecca
thebcrafters@gmail.com
Oh, how sweet! I love the different cuts .
marg0006@verizon.net
What a wonderful way to keep a daily journal about things we are thankful for and believe in.
Hazel
hdhall6002@sbcglobal.net
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