Hi Everybody! I am getting busy making things for the craft show we are having in April here in Mesa! I have got one journal done and am in the middle of the second one .
When I first started this, my perfectionism was really getting in the way. Oh, that isn't straight, and this is wrong and oh why did I put the sticker there???? Geesh!
So now I having a better time after trashing three of these! LOL
Here is the first completed one: ( color isn't quite as bright as it really is)
And here is the back:
As you can see, the paper didn’t go on quite square, but I am going with it anyhow!
I got 10 black composition notebooks for 2.50 at Staples after Christmas on sale.
I bought red and blue and yellow duck tape at Wal-Mart and redid the spine colors. Everything else I already had! And in multiples! LOL
This is the one I am working on now:
Not sure what I am going to do from here, but I will find something fun!
This creativity stuff is getting to be fun!
Thanks for stopping by!
Such adorable journals, Sandy--everyone will love them--we do get caught up in the tiny details, don't we? Really kills the creativity sometimes!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely weekend!
Hi Sandy,
ReplyDeleteWell, we were blogging friends and now we're Flickr friends...anything else? Facebook? LOL! I love your journals! Aren't they fun to make? I never thought about Duck tape-brilliant...I always just work around the black. Now that Duck tape comes in so many different colors that is the perfect solution. I am so random when I work, never measure anything...just eyeball it. I'm random that way. Hope you have a great weekend! Are you going to DB? I have been reading all of their blog posts wishing I was there! xoxo
Joyce
PS-Glad the cardstock worked out to your liking!
Hey, you're doing good AND having fun doing it.
ReplyDeleteWish I were in Mesa.
Hugs,
Gerry
AHHHHHHHH EEEEEEEEE OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH....this is me screaming...I Love them!!! They are so..cute and of course so you!!! Just close your eyes and wing it girl...you doing it is still much better than most of us could do!!! I'm sure you will do great!!!!
ReplyDeleteCindy from Tx
Oh, those are lovely. And coming from another perfectionist - I think the slight things - like the off-center checks - give them charm and make each "one of a kind."
ReplyDeleteC U T E!! I love them! You have done a super job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Lisa
such a cutie journal.. all so colourful and fun!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! I love how you changed the color of the spine. Have you seen all the different colors of tape at Michael's? I really like this idea. Hmmm.....you've got this bee a buzzin'! My husband thanks you! LOL
ReplyDeleteThese turned out so sweet, Sandy! I love them! I'm a perfectionist so I can relate...
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about these colored tapes! What a nifty invention! ♥
Lookin' good, Sista! Keep 'em comin'!
ReplyDeleteSuper journals Sandy! I am so excited to see you crafting now! We will all be your biggest cheerleaders! Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteSandy, Those journals turned out great!!! Glad you finally got started.
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Blessings,
Jo
Sandy the journals are awesome! C'mon over to see who your Bunny Swap Partner is. XXMollye
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy! I got a box today, and it's awesome! I posted a big thank you if you wanna hop over and read how happy I am with my new treasures. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey Girlfriend,
ReplyDeleteIt's about TIME!!!!! Sheesh, I've only been on your butt for, what, 3 weeks! I'm so glad you decided to stick with it, and I'm proud of you, as you're doing a great job. You have to believe me because look at all the comments prior to mine on how good they look..........silly rabbit! Love ya'
Meri
These are so cute! You should do well with these.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
These are Top Notch, Sandy. What a great idea with the duck tape. And I loved the "multiples" comment. Aren't we all guilty of that? I know I am. : )
ReplyDeleteM.L.
love the journals! would be such cute graduation
ReplyDeletegifts!
you're brilliant!
i love mysteries, too. especially dorothy sayers, elizabeth peters,
anne perry, agatha, of course, and the brother cadfael mysteries.
blessings,
lea
I think it would be worth it to jump on a plane so that I could go to that craft show! Those journals are wonderful, and I don't see anything but perfection! I think these are going to be a huge success!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
Carol