September | 2015 | Uniquely Yours Craft Journal

02 Sep 2015 Comments Off

Dear Fellow Journalers,

I came across this post last year and had to share it with you. The new school year is almost upon us and this craft really fits the bill. I found it in crafts unleashed.

~Sallie

Supplies needed to make your own DIY journal teacher gift:

I started my DIY journal by decorating the edges with the ruler washi tape.

I placed a chalkboard label in the middle of the journal and wrote the teacher’s name using a chalk ink marker. I love chalk ink markers because once the ink is dried it doesn’t come off unless you use a little water. It gives you that look of chalk without the mess or worry of smudging! Win-win!

The paperclips were very easy to make. I used the Snap! Life brads and removed the metal prongs off the back of the brad by twisting them. I used a generous amount of hot glue and placed the paperclip to the back. I think it makes for some very fun and unique paper clips or even a place marker!

I placed the clips on different pages and wrapped the entire DIY journal with a big red ribbon. You can add a pencil or a nice pen for a finishing touch. I think it makes such a fun little DIY journal and can’t wait to give it to my son’s new teacher this year!

Changing Direction

01 Sep 2015 Comments Off

” To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.”

Stephen R. Covey

~ “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”.

Dear Fellow Journalers,

The month of September is the month of being open to change. Some people cannot deal with change. They obstinately dig in their heels and loudly demand that everything remain the same. Duh?? Not happen’!

Things change everyday. The key to dealing with change is to be open to it. Change your perceptions of the “thing” and you would be amazed at what happens.

Over the summer, I decided to change some things in my life. I made subtle changes to this blog (Have you noticed?). I had been attending a Book Chat Program at my local library. The group of 10+ women meet once a month to discuss a book we have read concerning the pre-determined theme. I had long wanted to join a book club and jumped at the chance to learn more about books, authors etc. While I keep journals, I never kept a journal of the books I have read (other than on Good Reads). I began reading some of the recommended books of my new friends and became interested in other genre. Change is good and, yes, I have a new journal!

If you want to change direction in your life you may need GPS. Wishing is nice but the real change takes work. Your GPS can be friends, family, bloggers, (couldn’t resist!) and others who share your interests. My advice is to take on one thing at a time or you risk becoming overwhelmed or discouraged.

What direction are you going in?

~Sallie

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