How's your weekend going so far, good I hope. It's been wet and gloomy here and all the snow has finally gone in the valley although there's plenty still on the hills. It just looks very soggy and wet. I know, we're never pleased are we.
One of the things I wanted to do this year is make more practical things rather than just cards all the time that sit in boxes because I can't part with them, yes I know it's very silly, but I do get attached, that's why I prefer scrapbooking, I don't have to give those away!!
One of my blogging buddies Lesley has a lovely blog where she posts photos of her garden throughout the year, and layouts she has done and she is going to keep a journal with photos in instead this year. I loved that idea and thought I'd do the same. I always keep a note of what has done well in the garden and what I need to do but the idea of making a book and including photos really appealed.
I then saw the article in this months Craft Stamper about making a journal and hey presto I thought, that's perfect. I'll make my own.
With this is mind I spent a lovely morning yesterday playing with my glimmer mists and screens to make the covers and pages for my book. Here they all are drying on the kitchen surfaces while I had my lunch!!
It's coming together today so hopefully tomorrow, I'll be able to show you the finished article. I can't wait to get filling it in.
Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy your Sunday.
Sicario (2015)
8 years ago
11 comments:
Oooh, Lisa. That looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished article, or at least ready to write in. I love making piles of backgrounds - unfortunately I struggle to use them, cos they are either too lovely to use or not quite perfect! I must start using a few more of the lovely ones I have made!
Really love those pages Lisa, you are always so inspirational with what you do. Its a great idea as well. As John tends our garden more than me and thinks that 'if its not veg then its not worth growing', I leave taking notes up to him!!
These look amazing Lisa - they really will make a perfect personal journal. x
Looks like you've been having great fun - good luck with the journal, a great way to keep a record of things that are important to you.
wow lisa they really look gorgeous.cant wait to see the finished book.
debbiexxx
Wow! Gorgeous! Can't wait to see how your journal progresses. x
I saw this article and thought it a bit daunting for me - I've never been able to keep a diary or journal. I look forward to seeing yours as it takes shape though.
Beryl xx
Just scrummy Lisa! My idea of a perfect time - spritzing and spraying over screens and these look lovely.
Can't wait to see how your journal progresses and I know it's going to be beautiful because you put such gorgeous photos of your garden on your blog.
Lesley Xx
Looks like you've been a very busy bunny Lisa!! Some of these look absolutely beautiful!
Kay xx
Hi Lisa, glad to hear I have inspired you to make a journal too! I love your pages! It is lovely to look back and see how the garden progresses as the year goes on. xx
You've made a great selection of papers there Lisa, I bet you will enjoy using them. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
Jill x
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