Passion.

Journaling has become a passion of mine recently, I didn't even think I would finish it and I'm so happy I did!  I just started my second book, this one is a smash book, and I'm using my own designs to complement the pages.  There have been so many inspiring things lately, it's been hard to take it all in. Joanns had an amazing sale on all scrap booking supplies last week. Some of my great finds were die-cuts from Smash book and Amy Tangerine. The discounts were so great I ended up going back twice to rummage the shelves for more hidden gems. The end result has been two great journal pages. The to see how my life will shape the rest of this journal.

100th post!

100 posts! Time really does fly when you're having fun. I want to thank everyone who has every read a post, commented, emailed me, or given me any type of support. I really wouldn't be here without you. Thank you so much.

Freebies (Take 1!)

I have felt so inspired recently (it probably has something to do with the amazing sale at Joanns) but whatever the case, I was finally able to pursue something I've been wanting to try for a while. As most of you may know I love to journal. Sometimes its very hard for me to find what I need or things I like, so why not try to make them on my own? Since I am a beginner at this, i understand they aren't perfect, but hope with time they will be great. Im titling this Freebies because I hope you enjoy them enough to include in your own journal. Please make sure to check back for more.

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Craft Haul!

I love when twists are added to days, like everyday I picked my little sister up and dropped her off with my mom. However, instead of saying our goodbyes we decided to make the most of what was left of the day by going craft shopping!! We went to all of the craft stores in our area (the day ending not quite how we were hoping but still!) 

There was such a great sale going on! 50-70% off! I was able to get all of this stuff for $30!! 

My Weekend.

Yeah, I know it's Tuesday, but in my defense Mack has been very sick so it has basically been a very long weekend. Here are some pictures that sum this "weekend" up. 

Katy and I at "Escape to Kandiland" rave! I had so much fun and our kandi-ravers really went all out. Unfortunately I couldn't find my bag of kandi, but luckily everyone had me covered!

I finally got a pinboard! Yay to bringing my pinterest addiction into the real world! 

I started making a Disney Memory(tray/board)! I made one of these about a year ago to show our growth as a couple through various songs that mean a lot to us. 

Trying to finish some pages in my Disney smash book. 

Journal

I had this feeling that 2013 was going to be a crazy one. I love scrapbooking (I get it from my mom) but I've never been good at journaling. I had everything I needed to make one, except for confidence that I would do it. Except, from reading other bloggers who do it, I learned that I don't have to do it every day, so I just do it on big days. It has been very helpful to get my thoughts down on paper. Since I'm no expert I won't tell you what you need, but I'll tell you something that helped me : have everything in one place, that way you aren't scrambling to find anything. I got the cutest vintage makeup case (at SPCA treasure chest for $4) and that is were all my supplies are. If I need to journal I just grab my case and go.

Do you journal? Or have any tips for a beginner? I'd love to hear, leave your comments below!