Today I made two pockets from old business envelopes, inspired by “Junk Journal ideas with Donna.”

For the first one I covered the envelope with an image from a calendar, and used another one on the tag inside. I glued this pocket into a scrap journal I’m working on.

For the second pocket, I used a larger envelope that already had a pocket, and cut my paper to go on top. I covered with paper on both sides so it can be a separate gift or glued into a journal page. I used scraps from Stamperia’s “Dream” collection for this one. EnJoy!

Bluebird Envelope Pocket

Bluebird Envelope Pocket Tag

Laugh Daily Envelope Pocket

Laugh Daily Envelope Pocket 2

Laugh Daily Envelope Pocket 3

Laugh Daily Envelope Pocket 4

Laugh Daily Envelope Pocket 5

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

I finished adding elements to the pages of the journal I posted yesterday, and decided to add a soft white ribbon for the closure instead of the black clip. Much better for this delicate paper! EnJoy!

Today I finished reading Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry, an awesome story of a brave–and real-life–burro who live from about 1882-1922. Well worth reading again and again!

This afternoon I began making another small journal with a paper bag cover, this time using most of a small bag that I cut the bottom off of. I covered with more gorgeous papers from Stamperia, and used extra copies of pages from The Science of Getting Rich that I had on hand. I have not quite finished the journal; I still need to add more embellishments to the pages and something to go inside the pocket on the back cover. Here it is so far. EnJoy!

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal 2

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal 3

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal 4

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal 5

Another day that seemed to slip away very fast! I did manage to get in a walk as the rain had let up for a time. We’re suppposed to get more rain tonight and over the next several days.

This evening I made a little journal from part of a paper bag for the cover and pages torn from my scrap journal. I added a paper bag journal card tucked into the front pocket, a collaged pocket on the inside front cover with an altered playing card inside, and a simple folded card in the pocket of the back inner cover. I sewed the pages into the journal and added an embellished paperclip for the closure. I used more scraps from Stamperia “Shabby Rose” and “Dream” collections. What fun can be had with a paper bag! EnJoy!

A Kiss Journal

A Kiss Journal 2

A Kiss Journal 3

A Kiss Journal 4

A Kiss Journal 5

A Kiss Journal 6

I did not get anything created today except a batch of awesome cookies! Now it’s too late to start something new, so I want to share these beautiful glass jars that I embellished some time ago. EnJoy!

Rose & Fairy Bottle $35.00

Rose and Fairy Bottle

Drink Me! 2

Silver Dreams Bottle (Sold)

Wishes Dreams and Miracles (Sold)

Wishes Dreams and Miracles 2 (Sold)

We have rain again this evening, hurray! We sure need it here!

I decided to make a little scrap journal from part of another tissue box, this one with a black on white pattern. I used pages torn from a local health food store’s magazine for the pages, and decorated them with scraps of Graphic 45’s Birdsong papers, leftover from other projects. I love it! Not sure if I’ll keep the clip on it, it was the first thing handy to hold the journal closed while I took photos; I’ll decide tomorrow. EnJoy!

Birdsong Scrap Journal

Today a friend came over for tea and cookies, after which we took a short walk. It’s chilly again, which feels good! We’re due for more rain from tomorrow through the end of the week, as well. Finally!

This evening I created another tissue box pocket; the pattern on the box reminds me of clouds, so I only covered up the back and inside of the pocket. Added some butterflies, ribbon and flat back pearls to the front and the card inside, then decided that was enough.

I also made another mini file folder with a card inside, both of which tuck into the rose collage that I glued into the scrap journal I’m creating. This will be a very bulkly journal when it’s done, even though I’m removing some pages as I go. EnJoy!

Blue Sky Tissue Box Pocket

Blue Sky Tissue Box Pocket

For You with Love Mini Folder

For You with Love Card

Scrap Journal 14

Today we got rain! Hurray! I hope we get more this week, too; we sure need it. I love that it was cooler, too; I seem to be enjoying cool weather these days. Yes, I love warm days, and summers here get much too hot for me, plus the wildfire hazards increase each year. I need some place lush and green and cooler! I suppose that means more rain, too, a bit challenging for someone who thrives on sunshine! Ah, well.

This evening I made two inserts – a card and a collage – for the tissue box pocket that I made yesterday. What do you think? The purple fan on the collage is something I made about a year ago, inspired by Gi Kerr of Happines in Crafting. EnJoy!

Card and Collage for Japanese Dreams Pocket

Japanese Dreams Pocket with Card and Collage

Today I worked on a few projects; one is still in progress and another is awaiting time for me to make a video. So for now I’m sharing another tissue box pocket, inspired by Natasa of Treasure Books. Thanks Natasa!

I used two gorgeous papers from Scrap Berry’s “Japanese Dreams” collection. The opening of the tissue box makes the front pocket, enclosed with acetate and backed by the darker pink paper. The blue surrounding the pocket is the reverse side of the dark pink, and the pocket holds a lovely image cut from the lighter pink paper.

There is a second pocket that can hold cards, a slender notebook or other treats. EnJoy!

Japanese Dreams Pocket

Japanese Dreams Pocket 2

Japanese Dreams Pocket 3

Japanese Dreams Pocket 4