My love of paper, stationary, and books started at a young age. Reading was always second nature to me and playing with paper, stickers, and stationary soon followed. Collections grew and interests expanded into all corners of the papercrafting world. Within the last few years, journal-making and journaling quietly settled as a constant presence in … Continue reading Free Letter Writing Template
It's springtime in my sliver of the universe, which means it's time to start working the backyard soil. I am by no means an expert gardener, but I do have a few raised beds I like to plant a variety of seeds and seedlings in and watch grow. Each year after a successful experience or … Continue reading New Garden Planner & Journal
Have you ever made an altered book before? I've definitely altered books, but never made an actual altered book (keeping the book intact and ripping out the pages to create a journal). I had always admired them from a very far distance, but never tried. I found it quite intimidating. Do you leave the page … Continue reading Altered Winter Book
Hi, friends! I can't believe it's almost September. Actually, I don't want to believe it's almost September. I love summer and if it were up to me, all summers (and flower pots stuffed with zinnias) would be endless. But, alas, 'tis not the case. So to prepare for the inevitable September, I was disassembling my … Continue reading Mood Board Journal
Hello out there! Today, I am embarking on what I *think* will be a 3-part series of how to make a hard-covered journal. The first part, today's feature, shows you how to make a hard cover using chipboard. I created a YouTube video with a step-by-step process: I mention in the video that I will … Continue reading Making a Journal: Part 1
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