Setting Yourself Up For a Great Traveler's Notebook

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This is my second Traveler's Notebook that I have put together during/after a family vacation. I took a few "lessons learned" from the first one (which you can find here and here, if you'd like a peak) and incorporated them this time around.

My favorite TN (Traveler's Notebook) Tip that I also used in my first book is the Summary Page. At the beginning of the book, I jot down a few key memories for each day. This book is brought with you for your trip. Do this each evening, before the jam-packed days run into each other in your memory. (of course pictures help, too).

Like my last TN, during my trip, I wrote some journaling of memories I wanted to document. The difference this time around was that I left more space for photos. My first book had all the journaling at the front of the book. That works, too, but I wanted to try spacing it out to add the photos that go with the stories right where they belong.

This trip was last summer, and although ideally this project would be done now, the beauty is that all the journalling already is! I just have to print the photos I want and add them in. I like to add some embellishments, too. Amber LaBau Designs has a great kit called Sun-Kissed that is perfect for all those berry picking outings! I printed mostly blueberry themed items, but it works for all kinds of berry picking. I used my Silhouette to print and cut. I also used PicStitch to create collages of my photos that I could cut apart for my TN pages.

Here are the completed pages that match the previous "before image" of these pages. I chose to print a paper from the Sun-Kissed Kit for my background. I just glued that right onto the left hand side page. 

Here's the next two page spread before I did my crafting. It's beautiful as is, but I wanted to keep with the Sun-Kissed Theme and so I glued down more papers from the kit. This is a Cocoa Daisy Traveler's Notebook that I'm using. If you want plain pages, or know you will paste in lots of your own papers, I like midori brand blank insert refills.  Here is a great Traveler's Notebook Bundle.

And here's the final layout! I printed the pages as 8.5x11 on my Canon PIXMA. I was planning to print those on cardstock, but they printed well on plain paper and from prior experience, I decided I'd like this book to not get too thick. My last book was soooo thick due to lots of cardstock being added. The elements and coordinating Sunkissed Washi Tapes are all printed on cardstock (Canon Matte Photo Paper).

-Holly

Simple Moments in #LitteSummerJOY

Lesson 5 of #LittleSummerJOY was a "simple" one for me to find lots of material for making journal entries. Last week, I used this same prompt to document my gardening adventure. This week, I am documenting some backyard water fun with the neighborhood school friends. These are the days of summer.

These are some of my favorite summer photos with good friends having some simple backyard water fun. I started out with my gelatos and put a light bit of color for the background.

And that's my favorite picture. All lined up against the fence, soaking wet and out of breath. I'm using my July Take 10 Kits, which included that fun gold foil arrow washi.

Below that, I attached a card from the July Take 10 Pocket Kit behind two action shots. I use the Picstitch App on my iPhone to make 4x6 photo collages that I print and cut apart at home.

I created my title with alpha stickers from the May Take 10 Kit.

These moms mean a lot to me. We get together for playdates after school during the winter months to keep the crazinesss away. So much fun to hang out with like minded mamas.

If you are also finishing up your #LittleSummerJOY project, you might any of the May, June or July Take 10 Kits. They all include fun summer elements that are great for this project!

Holly from www.paintedladiesjournal.com

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My favorite apps for editing photos and creating collages for cutting up for this midori project:

PICTAPGO for editing. The lighten is awesome on any photo.
PicTapGo - Totally Rad! Inc.

 

PICSTITCH (paid version is needed to create thicker white borders - so worth it) for collages.
Pic Stitch - #1 Photo and Video Collage Maker - Big Blue Clip, LLC




Midori Traveler's Notebook (refill 003) blank

Zig Memory System Calligraphy Dual Tip Marker, Carded, Pure Black




Faber Castell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Tropical 4 Piece Set


  CANON MG7520 Wireless Color Cloud Printer with Scanner and Copier, White (Discontinued By Manufacturer)


 
  Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, 4 x 6 Inches, 400 Sheets (2311B031)

Slowing Down

I have been catching up on entries in my #LittleSummerJOY midori project this week. I decided to divide the book up into six sections and fill it in when the mood strikes. There are six lessons (the last one just came out here). I allowed for 3 to 4 two-page spreads per session. Any left-over pages will go to #SummerBucketList items!

This spread goes with Lesson 5, (contributor is the awesome Bonita Rose) which was all about "Slowing Down" and enjoying the simple things of summer. The first thing that popped into my head was my gardening adventure this summer. Now, when I say gardening, I mean my planters and pots on my small back deck. See those gelatos?! I just got a few to try out and love them.

I used a few items from the July Take 10 Kits from Sara Mitchell Co. (some glam bags left here and pocket kits without stamp here) This morning, my youngest and I were alone (rare in the summer) so we headed up north to a wonderful garden center that I always ogle (safely) when driving by. We were surrounded by colorful lush options.

I used a stamp that was included in the July Take 10 Pocket Kit and my pink & purple gelatos to creat a pattern at the top of the right page and bottom of the left page. FUN! I just stamped it slightly wet and then brushed over it with a slightly wet paintbrush, then smudged some with my finger.

I used the rose pattern card from the July Take 10 Pocket Kit as a backdrop for the smaller photos and the gold foil arrow washi to accent both pages.

Holly of www.paintedladiesjournal.com
Find me on Instagram and Facebook!

Below are some affiliate links to items I am using for this project. Clicking through and purchasing sends a few cents my way, and doesn't cost the purchasers any extra. Thanks!

My favorite apps for editing photos and creating collages for cutting up for this midori project:

PICTAPGO for editing. The lighten is awesome on any photo.
PicTapGo - Totally Rad! Inc.

 

PICSTITCH (paid version is needed to create thicker white borders - so worth it) for collages.
Pic Stitch - #1 Photo and Video Collage Maker - Big Blue Clip, LLC




Midori Traveler's Notebook (refill 003) blank

Zig Memory System Calligraphy Dual Tip Marker, Carded, Pure Black




Faber Castell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Tropical 4 Piece Set


  CANON MG7520 Wireless Color Cloud Printer with Scanner and Copier, White (Discontinued By Manufacturer)


 
  Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, 4 x 6 Inches, 400 Sheets (2311B031)