Gratitude Journal | Video

The weather has started to cool  just a bit - and I've started noticing a slight yellowing of some of the leaves in the trees.  There's a hint of fall in the air!  One thing that always seems to strike me as fall approaches, is the need to stop and spend a little more time in gratitude for the things I have in my life.

The project I'm sharing today, is a small Gratitude Journal.  I created this using index cards, with the intent of using it similarly to a bullet journal.  Very short, daily, entries - listing out some of the many things I'm thankful for.  I love the concept of a Gratitude Journal, and hope to be able to establish the habit.

As shown in the video, I created the covers for the journal, using a medium weight chipboard that I had.  I tend to hoard things that I think are useful.  I have a drawer full of chipboard, that was left over from packaging, or cast off from other uses.

I wrapped the chipboard in Peaches and Cream Card Stock, and then layered up some of the Good Life Prints.  A couple of banners were added - one with a heat embossed sentiment - stacked in with some die cut leaves. I also added a few Fashion Gold pieces, along with a bow. 

The covers along with the index cards, had holes punched in them to fit the rings, using the Press Punch.  

This cute little journal would also make a fun gift!   They could be made to give out for a month long gratitude challenge to family and friends - perhaps leading up to Thanksgiving?

As always, I am thankful for you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

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Stamps: 

Cottage Bouquet Stamp Set SS-0606

Inks:

Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101, Gold Silk IP-0096

Papers:

Peaches and Cream 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0144, Good Life Prints PP-0055, Pumpkin Bread 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0098. Fresh Forest 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0011, Fresh Sage 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0143, Lemongrass 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0019, Mirror Gold CS-0136

Embellishments:
Fresh Sage Satin Ribbon AC-0409, Fashion Gold AC-0292

Tools:
Summer Branch Die DI-0162, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083, Journey Colorless Blender JM-0095, Dauber Dowel - Large TO-0138, Press Punch BD-0067
Adhesives:
White Liner Tape AD-0001, Journey Craft Glue AD-0111,  Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085