Junk Journals/Bobbies Swap

This post has been extremely long overdue.  It has been months (almost a year) since I received the sweetest package in the mail from Chacoy over at Living in La La Land.  I got in touch with her after we participated in a craft swap because I feel in love with her journals and bobbies.  She agreed to swap something with me.  Life was chaotic at the time and I've since then forgotten what I had sent to her (if I remember, I update this and post a picture).  I haven't forgotten what a beautiful journal and fun bobbies she sent to me.  The bobbies are so sweet, fun, and colorful.  The junk journal is put together so well and has tons of secrets stashed away like a chalkboard page, pockets, pinwheel, paint, a ribbon closure with charm, and so many other fun details.  I can't thank her enough for sharing her talent with us.  This journal will be filled with wonderful memories and happy stories.

       

       

       

       

       

        

Journals

We made journals!  Check out Gypsea Journeys for the details.  If you want to make your own, check out SeaLemonDIY for some awesome tutorials.  She has the best book binding lessons, along with other fun ideas.

Nine

It is my goal to one day beat Oprah's marathon time. That is a long ways away, but it will happen. In the meantime I'm doing some research on running to try and improve my times. One suggestion I've come across a few times is journaling. We think this is a great idea!!! However, as you can tell, we are inconsistent when it comes to doing something consistently. :) Also, when I was in the credential program in college I had to journal about everything, so this blog is pretty much the most journaling I can handle. Anyway, I took a class about bookmaking and binding at Surface Gallery that was taught by the amazing, Michelle Moode. I learned so many great techniques and binding patterns and created these cute little journals. They are going to be mailed out to my dear crafting friend, Kayla. As hard as it will be to part from these, I wouldn't want anyone else to fill their pages. So runners, do as say and not as I do by journaling your progress. I do write all my times on the back of my bibs, so that should count for something.