Inspirational Journal

Yesterday I had a wonderful time having lunch out & shopping a bit with two of my dearest friends, Karin & Jeannie, celebrating Karin's belated birthday. I made this altered composition book/journal for her as gift, thinking she could use it for her Bible study notes. I love how this one turned out, so soft & shabby.


Details:
Paper - K&Company - Life's Journey (multi-floral); Anna Griffin (striped & pink floral)
Journaling Block - Anna Griffin
Stamps - Papertrey Ink - Everyday Blessings
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Tattered Rose & Antique Linen; Stampin' Up! - Cranberry Crisp
Ribbon - Basic Basic - Simply Satin
Binding Alteration - Gesso; Ranger Distress Crackle Paint (pink); Copic Sketch Marker - Dull Ivory
Fabric Sentiment Sticker - unknown

Wishing you a wonderful Friday!
Marcy

Altered Composition Books for the Kids

I had sooo much fun making these altered composition books for my kiddos.

For Shannon, a notebook to keep track of the chapter books that she's avidly reading:



Details:
Patterned Paper & Chipboard Elements: DCWV - Green Stack Recycled Collection
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink - Antique Paper
Rub On Letters: Making Memories - Simply Stated Alphabet
Ribbon: Michaels - Basic Basic Ribbon



And for Ronan, a place to keep track of the tall tales he likes to make up:


Details:
Patterned Paper & Chipboard Elements: Basic Grey Archaic Collection
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories
Rub On Letter: Making Memories - Simply Stated Alphabet
Ribbon: unknown

I plan on spending a lot of time messing about in the craft room today. Hope you have a super day in store too, and thanks for spending part of it here!

Hugs,
Marcy

Altered Composition Book & Porch Project Sneak Peek

Lately on Splitcoast Stampers there has been some buzz about the availability of cheap composition books at big box stores thanks to back-to-school sales. These notebooks are quick & easy to alter and perfect for journals, organizers, etc. The clever crafters at SCS have shown that there really is no end to the usefulness of these books.

I picked mine up at Wal-Mart for 25 cents each and altered mine to keep meeting notes and reminders. I used the Trend K&Company Scrap Pad to Go to alter it, which was great because it had all sorts of useful coordinating elements, like the tabs, frame, mini file folders, etc.



Back view:

I have a feeling I'll be spending a lot of time here with my journal:


Yep! Remember that porch project we started last year?




We're coming down the homestretch now. Just some touch-up staining on the balusters, staining the ceiling, and some finishing touches here and there - and we're done! I'll definitely share some full-view photos with you when that happens. :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,
Marcy