But, when chatting to my buddy Sarn via the wonders of the airwaves on Monday, she suggested I could use it as a mini journal. Brilliant idea - the book is just less than A6 in size and much less daunting than the A4 sized journal I already have here.
Yesterday I had a little play, just the facing page - using colours to pick up the lovely floral lining of the book and a quotation that I think sums up how this little mini-journaling adventure should be undertaken:
- the mini journal of course
- Tim Holtz 'Scattered Straw' DI ink pad and a sponge applicator (tip, I slotted a piece of white paper underneath the page to stop any stray ink being spread onto the edges of other pages)
- Brilliance 'Pearlescent Ivy' ink pad and a stamp from the Inkylicious 'Bullrush' set
- Brilliance 'Rocket Red' ink pad and one of LOTV's 'Quotables' stamps from the 'Life's Journey' set
- Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink pad and the little bird stamps which are also from the Inkylicious 'Bullrush' set
God bless this ship and all who sail in her - watch this space :)
Di
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I wrote a fairly long comment, hit send and off it went to God knows where. So for a shorter version. Gorgeous journal, your first entry is so lovely. I know what you mean by that first mark in the journal ....most frightening! Have a crafty week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift Di and what a wonderful first page you have created xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift & know exactly what u mean about writing on that first blank page!
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That notebook is such a thing of beauty!! I think I would be frozen, too, Di, just fondling it and gazing at it! But that's not what it's meant for, just as your perfect quotation says! Making it a mini-journal is perfect and your start is excellent!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA great start to a lovingly crafted journal. Now the first page is done there'll be no stopping you! Kate x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful mini book - what a lovely present. It always seems such a shame to spoil the pristineness (if that's a word) by writing in them, but your art journalling looks just perfect in it. Look forward to seeing all the other pages in due course. Hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteHi Di, what a lovely gift - it's beautiful. I, too, have difficulty using new notebooks - it's those clean and pristine pages, such a shame to spoil them. I have a watercolour notebook on my shelf - it's now several years old. I intended making an art journal of it but it's still untouched. Perhaps I should take that super quote to heart and start now ... after I've cleared up the mess and caught up again of course :) Look forward to seeing more pages as you progress. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteWOW - you certainly made a great start to your little Art Journal Di. Well done that Woman!
ReplyDeleteThis should kick-start your journaling addiction. I wish you many happy hours of play in this brilliant handmade pressie from Sam, I LOVE mine and it looks like I'm gonna love yours too!
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Gorgeous journal
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have a lovely day
hugs Tamara
Just playing catch up after spending yesterday with the mad errrm lovely Sue P LOL fantastic snowflake card I adore it and what a fab pressie off Sam!!!! look forward to seeing everything that you do with it Di huggles Sue xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Di lovely page - you might like this, especially the second verse
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Wow oh wow! A lot of love and work went into creating that little beauty - lucky you Miss Pixie!
ReplyDeleteI have an A4 notepad I purchased a year ago to start playing with art journal. I bought an A4 one and it is still blank lol! Will have to hunt for a smaller one.
Love your first page - the sentiment, stamping and colour is all fabulous! Enjoy!
What a beautiful start you have made to your lickle book. I am so happy that you have used it rather than it just sit in a drawer.
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What a fabulous gift Di and I love your first page, looking forward to you sharing more. Flora xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journal and you've inspired me to create some for gifts myself. Thank you!
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That Sarn is such an inspiration isn't she. What a great gift, and I love your first page, and the sentiment. Can't wait to see more. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Di what a fabulous gift and what a stunning first page you have done there ... I just love it! I was greatly inspired at the crop on Saturday by Helen's wonderful journal but still felt a bit too intimidated to start but seeing your little mini-journal has given me the push I need and I might actually follow your example and get a small one to start with. It was super, fandabidoziee, wonderful to meet you ... you have been such a good cyberfriend to me but now I can say you are my real life friend too! Love to you from Debbie xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gift and you have made a fabulous start to using it. Love the journal and love your first page.
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Kath x
Oh wow Di what a wonderful gift and beautifully presented with such gorgeous papers xx
ReplyDeleteIf you ever have an urge to write, you have a beautiful journal to write in! Love the quote!
ReplyDeleteA marvelous gift & I hear you on the hesitation to write in it. I'd fear that I had nothing worthy of such an awesome book. What you chose to put on your first ever page is very inspirational and appropriate for a first entry (also a good thing to keep in mind on our life's journey as well). Loved the page, loved the sentiment, and looking forward to seeing more pages. (especially since I don't journal!) WTG. You rock. TFS & Hugs
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