This week, I am writing a series about getting organized for Christmas. I am featuring a few little ideas to help make Christmas organized and pretty for the CEO of Santa’s workshop…..Mom.
Welcome to Project 2.
{To see Project 1~A Fun Clipboard, please click here.}
Let me introduce you to my Christmas Idea Journal.
A few of my scrapbook girlfriends and I got together 3 years ago and made these journals for ourselves as an organizer for Christmas.
We took a simple spiral notebook {from the dollar store} and covered it with scrapbook paper. {using Mod Podge of course.}
Then we embellished the cover with our names with stamps and a few stickers.
{I just used up scraps of Christmas paper that I already had.}
{I just used up scraps of Christmas paper that I already had.}
To finish off the look, we tied ribbons to the coils.
Super simple.
Here it looks just after I made it:
This is what it looks like now after a few years of use. My little guy stuck a sticker to my journal over the ‘A’… which is why it’s looking a bit faded…but I wanted to share with you the real thing….real & used!
It’s a good idea to choose a journal with lines for list-making.
I use mine to record ideas for projects, recipes, shopping lists, and any other Christmas related thoughts.
I also have added a few tabbed sections so I can keep shopping lists separate from recipe ideas.
Another thing I love about my Christmas Journal?
It fits so nicely in my purse.
I will carry it with me until Christmas is over.
Yes…Journal is looking a little sad…but it is so well loved.
It’s my journal of ‘happy’ that keeps me inspired and on task for the season.
Then I will put it away…until next year!
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That is a wonderful idea! thank you!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
What a totally posh idea! I love it!! Think how fun to go back after a few years and read the journals from years past. I am going to do this. Thanks for a great idea. I may have to call mine a "Blessing Journal" and start journal-ing now. 🙂 Also, I have to say I LOVE your pink beauty I have the exact bike! 🙂
I like how you did the tabs. I bet Christmas gift labels would work great for that.
Love your idea. I have made the clipboard and love it.
fantastic idea!
Great idea. If I can find some spare time I will make one and gift to my mother in law.
~Becki
Love your prettily decorated journal cover.
Such a cute idea! I'd love for you to link this up to our holiday link up party! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/11/crazy-christmas-crafter-link-up-w.html
What a fun idea!!
He Angie,
Great ideal! Love the creative cards & so much nicer than mass produced generic cards in the store! Made your turkey meatball soup, double the recipe & my husband has been taking it for lunch every day!
I love this idea – what a cute way to memorialize your "Christmases Past" as well. I love finding notes I made long ago. And, this would sure beat the random lists that I make for Christmas planning and then promptly misplace until January!
Great Idea! That is a perfect way to write down ideas and reminders for chirstmas! Thanks for sharing!
really great.
I made one last week….
My 3.5yr old daughter just took it to "write" in 🙂
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This is so great! And the ribbons are such a fun touch.
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