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