I am starting a new mini-series in honor of Spring (my favorite season!) called all things new. It will be DIY crafts that are simple, practical, and related to Spring! To kick it off I decided to make myself a new journal where I can jot down whatever comes to mind related to blogging. I've been finding myself filling my school notebooks, post its, and random notepads with so many ideas and thoughts... so this was much needed.
You will need:
- notebook
- scrapbook paper
- small fake flower arrangements
- hot glue
- fabric scrap
- scissors
- pencil
- sharpie
Steps:
1. Trace notebook onto scrapbook paper, cut & paste onto cover
2. Cut off the flowers from the arrangements & align into wreath, or whatever design you want!
3. Glue flowers
4. Add quote, word, or whatever your heart desires
5. Cut long strip from fabric scrap & glue about an inch of it into the middle of the notebook
Spring is seriously the best. Just when you think you might burst from cabin fever or that the cold Missouri wind might rip the last bit of warmth from your heart, the birds start to sing outside your window and the sun comes out. It's that feeling of coming out of a season of cold darkness and into the warmth that makes me love Spring so much. After all, you learn to truly appreciate moments of sunshine when you are used to the cold winter clouds. It's just like life. Right now I am definitely in some cold winter clouds. But I am holdin' out and holdin' on for those new spring flowers to start budding.
But until then, I'll stare at my cute little journal :]
What did you create today?
- sharon
