Hi crafty people! Happy weekend! Hope you have some fun things planned! It's been raining alllll week here. We're hoping to get in a day trip to Napa this weekend for the Lighted Art Festival. We'll see if the weather holds out! And there is an eclipse Sunday night with a full moon. I think my hubs is going to go out and photograph it with the photography club! Again, we'll see if the weather holds out for that too. Geez, Wednesday we had a record rain total. Most rain in one day for the past 40 years! And, of course, that was the day I had meetings and errands to do! I should have used a boat instead of my car! I survived and it's all good. I have a fun project to share today! It's something that's been in my head for a few months and I'm eager to use it now that it's made! It's a crochet journal! I intend to write down all my projects and notes about the stitches and type of yarn used... That way if I want to make something again - or if someone has a question - all the information is right there at my fingertips! I've been keeping it all in a spiral notebook so far.
Now, funny story... The one great thing about being a craft supplies hoarder is that you can shop at your own house! LOL. I had ALL the supplies needed for this journal in my room. Hahaha. I've been saving this beautiful paper pack for a special project. And now I've used it. That feels good. The paper collection is called I'd Rather Be Crafting - and it's from Echo Park! It's so pretty, and colorful and fun. CLICK HERE to see the entire collection (Paper, stencils, stamps, enamel dots...) I had this perfect sized binder from Simple Stories in my studio too! Yay! I started this project late at night so it was good that I didn't have to go out shopping.
No stamping in this project. Paper, die cut letters, stickers, twine.... But no stamping! It was a fun project - no stress. I didn't use wet glue - everything is held together with lots of scor-tape. That makes for a smoother finished look. (I am inept at using the right amount of liquid glue). I hope this will inspire you to create your own journal! Maybe for crafting, but also for notes, or recipes or even a pretty scrapbook!
The journal is approximately 9x8 inches. It really is the perfect size! I started by covering the front of the journal with the scissor/ruler paper. Then I added everything else. The letter dies are from Taylored Expressions and I die cut them from some woodgrain paper in my stash. I used lots of the pretty stickers to decorate everything!
I made this little bouquet by using the flower stickers and the cute banner. I wanted to pop them up on foam tape in a little cluster! So I die cut some circles to frame my bouquet! It came out perfect!
Twine, stickers and enamel dots...
My cute assistant was very helpful in choosing which papers to use! LOL.
Coming along....
This is the back cover!
And the inside of the front cover using the scallop edge stickers...
That's it for today! Do you like making paper projects like this? I really enjoy being able to customize things for myself and as gifts. It's so special to have a one of a kind item to use! Best wishes for a happy and blessed weekend! See you soon! XOXO
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY!
Okay! Now I’m inspired to make a crafty journal for cards I’ve made and sent out. Mission accepted!
Posted by: Rosa M. Vasquez | 01/19/2019 at 11:02 AM
This journal is awesome. Also using everything you already had makes you feel good. The paper you selected is of course perfect. Great project.
Posted by: Geneva | 01/19/2019 at 10:54 AM
Wanda, this is just the cutest thing and SO useful. I like Anne’sidea here in comments- I struggle with remembering what stamps etc I have used with cards I sent out and do not want to duplicate. Plus it would be fun to have all the cards pics in one spot. You as usual have inspired more projects! Aren’t we lucky you share your talent! Raining raining here in Atlanta non stop! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Julie L | 01/19/2019 at 09:28 AM
Your journal is so pretty. That collection was perfect for this. I am thinking of a journal for birthday cards that I make for family and close friends. I don't want to repeat myself, this way I could know what card I have already sent. For yarns, Nan's suggestion is so smart! I will make myself a note... I believe you do some amazing projects during your rainy days.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 01/19/2019 at 08:41 AM
So cute! And so smart to have a way to keep track of your projects. I so wish I had pictures of all the quilts I've made & gifted over the years. If I had an advice for new crafters in the yarn world it would be to keep the belly bands with the scraps so you know if it's wool, acrylic etc.
Posted by: Nan | 01/19/2019 at 05:46 AM
Your journal turned out great! This would be cute to do for a card collection...a book for beachy cards, one for Halloween, another for Christmas, etc. BTW, I'm also glue-challenged so I understand the struggle.
Posted by: Valerie | 01/19/2019 at 04:05 AM