Gratitude Journal-

 

Gratitude Journal
Simple Stories- Summer Farmhouse


by Mel 'The Twilight Scrapper'

for Scrap of your life....

I created this journal as a gift. As we all know times right now are tough often our very nearest and dearest are often in struggles that we are unaware of.Simple Stories Summer Farmhouse 6 x8 paper pad.

The collection I used to create this project was Summer Farmhouse by simple stories. The title are Simple stories foam stickers and I have painted them with teal acrylic paint. I used the 12 x 12 Simple Stories Summer farmhouse sticker Sheet.Paper 12 x 12 collection Simple Stories Summer Farmhouse.


I started the cover with watercolour paper and Vicki Boutin water colour markers.The floral die cut was purchased from scrap of you life pre cut.


Each page was designed around the idea of calming. How do we learn from what we have done not so well, how do we look forward to what lays ahead of us, how do we calm our minds and how do we show thanks for what we do have. I call this gratitude.


Inside the cover is the title 'Fill your cups' with all you love.... I made 3 little cups

This page is about what calms me and what things can I do to relax. Something we all need at times.

The next page allows me to make my life less complicated. Learn not to sweat the small stuff.


The next page allows me to reflect on the not so good time and how I have come through them...

 Next page . Lets me look into the future and the things I would like to do. What are my hopes and dreams when it comes to travel.

I have a great life so what am I thankful for?....., when were they, what did I do and with whom???

On the very last page I such in a page where you could have a few of your loved ones write the qualities they love about you. This will always cheer you up... I promise.


I truly loved making this journal it was well worth the end product. I was given as a gift and was soo well received. Time well spent. SS Summer Farmhouse is a little vintage. such bright colours were easy to work with.

Hope this little journal inspires you to make a little something special for someone you love,
Happy Scrapping from the Twilight Scrapper Mel xxxx

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