Inspiration Binder :: Part 2

June 29, 2012 by 4 Comments

Remember when I told you about my Inspiration Binder? I recently poured over a new stack of magazines (thanks mom!) and found so many things that I loved! Of course I did my typical magazine routine. Thumb through the magazine, backwards. Yes, I know weird. But it just seems like the pages thumb better that way. Once I have gotten an “overview” of all the goodness then I start at the beginning  and actually read the magazine, word for word.

After reading the {above} stack of magazines there were several pages I needed to put into my inspiration binder. One of my favorites, and perfect for summertime, is the magazine page below (Somerset Life). They took glass bottles and decorated them with wash tape and filled them with fun summer flowers! If/when I make this project I will definitely shop for Washi Tape at Cute Tape. They have tons of fun patterns!

Great idea huh?

:: Font on Photos – FG Jasmine

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Creative // Ideas // Hopes // Dreams Notebook

March 28, 2012 by 6 Comments

A few days ago I got a package in the mail from my Mom. She had called me earlier in the week and said she was getting a special project ready for me. [love surprises!] When the package came in the mail I was so excited to see this …

A Creative // Ideas // Hopes // Dreams Notebook

A place for me to keep photos, magazine pages, handouts, etc.. of things I am inspired by! There is a section for crafts, holidays, food, treats, and home. A beautiful collection of inspiration.

But wait??? Isn’t this exactly what Pinterest for? Yep. Except that this is a real physical book that I can touch and hold on my lap. In a world full of technology, social media, instant streaming, one click purchasing, paying bills via cell phone, etc. etc. etc. It is nice to have a source of inspiration that isn’t coming from my computer monitor.

Yep, I am excited about this old fashioned approach to inspiration and idea keeping! THANKS Mom!

 

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Mini Notebooks For Sophie :: Free Printable

March 7, 2012 by 14 Comments

Have I ever mentioned that I love pretty notebooks! I have a collection a Green Room and Galison Green Notebooks. I use them to keep track of the family budget, notes, blog stuff, phone numbers, etc. I love them because they are cute, fun to use, and help keep me organized. The only problem is that Sophie is love with my notebooks too. I will open up a new page only to find a sticker and a mess of swirly scribbles. She is in such an artist phase right now, and I love it! But, in order to save my notebooks and still encourage her creative art I spent yesterday afternoon making her a set of her own notebooks.

When the notebooks were finished and I handed them to Sophie she was head over heels in love. She held onto them all afternoon and even started to fill a few pages with Easter stickers [Target, dollar section ... Love!] I have a feeling that these notebooks will make it in the church bag, shoved in my purse, spilled on, wore out, and loved by SJ.

I would love to share these printable notebooks with you today!

The PDF File includes: 4 cover design and the inside pages.

Instructions for Making your own Mini Notebooks: [completed size is 2" x 3"]

1. Print the Cover Designs on heavy card stock, I used 110lb white matte paper. Then print the inside pages on regular printer paper. 2. Cut out the Cover and the Inside pages and fold them in half, hamburger way. 3. Make your notebook as thick or thin as you want by adding more or inside pages. 3. Attach the cover and inside pages however you would like. I took the simple route. I just stapled it on the edge.

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