My Mind’s Journal

I have big plans for my new year, how ‘bout you?   And my new journal is a big start to that!

For my Paper Maniac Inspirations blog project this week, I used paper from the Meadowlark collection from My Minds Eye.  I used the actual packaging for the stripes at the bottom of the page.  I also used some of the items on the accessory sheet to embellish and I added a journaling card that says yesterday, today, tomorrow.  Seems appropriate for a journal cover.  I wanted to keep things fairly flat since I’ll be carrying this around a lot.  On that note, I adhered everything with Mod Podge and added a coat of Podge over the top to make it sturdy to carry around.

The wooden letters are from a package I got at Wal-Mart that I painted pink and then stained with watercolor paints.  I added a vintage button to each side and wrapped with some elastic so I can toss it in my purse so it’s ready for any thought or note I’d like to jot down when I’m out and about!

I thought I’d show a picture so you could see how I used the packaging.  How’s that for being green!!!  A lot of collections have these example sheets so don’t throw that away.  Think of it as a little bonus!  Perfect for cards!!!

Storage Hint:  When I buy a collection of 12x12 papers, as soon as I take them out of the packaging, I put them into extra large 2 gallon zipper top bags.  They are the perfect size for 12x12 papers.  In my area, they are difficult to find but just keep on the lookout.  The packages that I get aren’t the name brand but Presto brand.  The only store I find them at here is Bi-Mart in a small town about 30 miles from here.  My sister and I take a day trip because the town has some great thrift and antique stores as well!!!

See you next year!!!

Blessings,

Christine