Hello everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful time hopping along the trail for the My Pink Stamper Pinkalicious Blog Hop for January. You should be coming to be from Sharon's site. If you are just visiting my page, make sure you go to My Pink Stamper's site to start from the very beginning. You wouldn't want to miss any of the inspiration that all of the My Pink Stamper Designers have up their sleeves.Our challenge this month was to create a project, either for ourselves or someone else, that would help us welcome the fresh start of the New Year. I decided to create a gratitude journal. This had been one of my goals for the new year anyway, so I thought this was the perfect time to personalize a little journal that I could use for this purpose.
I used My Pink Stamper's Fabulous Phrases stamp set for my sentiment piece. This set TRULY is FABULOUS! I love the long, thin sentiments...they're perfect for banner shapes (which I happen to LOVE). This saying is perfect for my gratitude journal. It reminds me to remember all of the wonderful things and not concentrate on the things that don't matter.
The cuts on this project are from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge. I mention all of the measurements in the video below, so check that out for complete instructions. To finish off my little hearts, I "frosted" them with some Stardust Stickles. Perfect touch of sparkle for this project.
Now for a giveaway! I am giving away My Pink Stamper's Everyday Life stamp set. Just leave a comment on this post and tell me something that you're grateful for. I will choose a winner using Random.org on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Be sure that you leave a way for me to get in touch with you if you win.
From here, you're going to Roberta's site for some more inspiration! I have posted the complete blog hop order below for your convenience.
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Great journal Carissa, I love the papers you used and the sentiment on the tag is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove the CAS look to your project!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment of the journal. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice! I am now inspired to get my bind it all out thank you for the inspiration and I love the color of your journal
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make a gratitude journal. I am grateful for my family. Came close to losing one of my kids in a car accident last year, but she made a full recovery. So thankful for a retired fireman named Craig who stopped to help and probably saved her life!
ReplyDeleteL.O.V.E. this! Nice and clean!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I watched your video. Loved the tip using the little punch to make the paper fit the whole cover. Super cute little book. Regina
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Fab project! I am grateful for my health and my families health. It can so easily change. Thanks for the giveaway! Shannon theirishScrapper2011@gmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! What a cute little project that can have such a BIG impact. Really great job. I am grateful for my husband; he is absolutely the hardest working, most caring, thoughtful, and loving person I know. Plus, he is the best Daddy to our girls! Thank you so much for the inspiration :)
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The journal is beautiful!! Very inspirational :) I am grateful for the health of my family. No matter what comes our way, as long as we are all healthy and safe, that is all that truly matters!! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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Carissa, I LOVE the title on your notebook ... just perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I am grateful for is the crafting community on the internet. ... everyone is so nice and talented. I really enjoy the "company" ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the journal! So cute! I am grateful for my family, boyfriend and for all of you for giving me inspiration! I just got the cricut expression for Christmas and I love it so far and I love gettin ideas for stuff to make :)
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Great journal! Thanks for the video too. I am thankful for my family and friends.
ReplyDeleteTina
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Fabulous project Carissa! :)
ReplyDeleteTracy
Love your journal! I am grateful for my 3 healthy children!
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I love the idea of a gratitude journal!!! I also really love how you created yours! XOXO, Julie. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and the green with pink. I am grateful for my hubby that supports my hobby!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a gratitude journal. It teaches you to give thanks in all things. I am grateful for my husband who loves me and makes every day fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the gratitude journal. I am grateful for my family and my health! Sometimes you don't realize how important good health is, until you're sick! Thanks for the chance to win My Pink Stamper's Everyday Life stamp set.
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This is darling, Carissa! Great sentiment too; love it :)
ReplyDeleteReally cute journal, I am grateful for continued health in my family ( as it has been a rough couple of years).
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Very pretty, I'm grateful for my family and this journal is such a lovely idea.
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ReplyDeletecute idea. lots of great inspiration in this hop. love the video too. i think I have watched everyone of them so far...you make great projects. i am grateful for my wonderful family, especially my son and husband who keep me laughing everyday. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
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I am greatful for other crafters who share there inspiration so willingly .... More importantly I am greatful for my family!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect little journal to write all that you are grateful in. Is so simple & balanced & great colors. I am grateful for my family.
ReplyDeleteAngela
That's a wonderful reason for a journal. What an uplifting feeling to go back and read it. I'm grateful for the chance to raise my grandson. He is such a joy. I'm a new follower.
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I love that punch that you used my stampin up! What a great alternative to having a bind it all! I didn't even know they had one. Now I need to go looking :). Thanks for sharing. Love your project.
ReplyDeleteI just bought that punch, thanks for an idea on how to use it. Love your book. I am grateful most of all for my family and my wonderful friends. I love all of them!
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I love your book. Thank you for sharing.
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This is adorable! I love the colors. I am thankful to be happy and healthy!
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Love your journal! Thank you for sharing! I am thankful for my family!
ReplyDeleteChristina ccapps35@gmail.com
Love your the colors and clean lines of your journal. Great tips on covering your journal. And...of course, love the sentiment--Yes! Don't Sweat The Small Stuff!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty gratitude journal. TFs
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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Pretty journal, thanks for the video. I think I could actually make one of these now! I'm grateful for many things, but above all else, I'm grateful for my wonderful, supportive husband.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLike the makeover on the journal.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com
Your journal is adorable, I love your video too. I think the journal is perfect for reminders of what you are grateful for. I am very grateful for my health and my family. Last year I had a very difficult year health wise personally and then an expected death of a family member who was very ill. This year, I have a foot injury with a boot on my foot, but I'm looking at the positive and grateful that this too shall pass. I am looking forward to a great 2012.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win some My Pink Stamper stamps, unfortunately I don't own any yet so this would be awesome to win!
http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
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I am loving all these ideas. I really need to get a bind it all. Thanks.
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Ok, I'm totally hitting my bind it all tomorrow. I need to make something with it now. And I love the tag on the cover...nice touch of uniqueness. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for my kids, husband and everyone else in my family. And our health and everything else God has blessed us with...can't pick just one. :)
Sew Sweet N Crafty
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
What a beautiful journal. We always need the reminder not to sweat the small stuff and concentrate on the GOOD in our lives. I am grateful for so many things...healthy children, a job I love....but I am most grateful for my husband. He is my best fried, my support staff and encourages me every day. I am truly blessed ~~ msmith38652@gmail.com
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love the saying.. don't sweat the small stuff - very true in which leads me to what I am grateful for... besides always adding GOD as first - I AM thankful that we have income coming into our home in which is allowing us to purchase a home for us and our 7yr old!! truly blessed! tfs a giveaway.. having my fingers crossed :) parkernana4@aol.com
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Very pretty journal! I love that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove the journal! One of the many things I'm grateful for is my friend sand family.
ReplyDelete♥Julia
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I'm grateful that Social Security finally gave us a raise!
ReplyDeleteCute gratitude journal. I love your videos. Thank you taking the time to create them. I am most grateful for my husband, 5 year old son, 2 year old daughter, and the little boy that will arrive this spring. I am very blessed. jenvassallo@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAdorable journal! I am grateful to have a healthy and happy family!
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Very cute journal- I am also thankful for a happy HEALTHY family and for a roof over our head and food on our table.:)
ReplyDeleteRebecca
thebcrafters@gmail.com
I am very thankful for my family!!
ReplyDeleteAbby
abbyjohnston28@gmail.com
I am grateful to have a whole room to turn into a craft room. I hope to decorate it more in the coming year.
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Cute journal Carissa! I need to live by the sentiment on the front. It will make life so much easier for me.
DeleteWhat a cute journal.
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Very cute great way to cover an already made journal.. I have been wondering about that! I am grateful you made this to show us! Truly I am grateful for so many God given blessings!
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
I'm grateful for three healthy children.
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