Stampin' Up! Altered Journal Ideas

I have been keeping a journal for years and recently, my journals have turned into small scrapbook albums.  This past year when John and I went to Fiji, I was ready with my Epic Day This and That Journal.  Each day I wrote down what we did, what we saw and where we went.  I made sure to leave some pages blank so I would have room for my pictures.  Not only are the Stampin' Up! journals a great way to record your everyday thoughts and ideas, they can also be easily transformed into a memory album.

Here is the front of  my completed Fiji book:

This past week at Leadership, I received 2 special journals as gifts and I can't wait to figure out what I'm going to use them for.

This first one was given to me by my upline, Sharon.  Isn't that a pretty journal?

Paper:  NEW Sale-a-Bration Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (item #133521; coming January 28th)
Accessories:  Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Spiral journal, RSVP Pen,

This next journal was given to my by business coach at Stampin' Up!.  The coaches handmade each one of these journals - I'm very impressed!

Stamps:  Peachy Keen
Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Ink, Versamark Ink
Paper: Pool Party card stock, Whisper White card stock
Accessories:  On Film Framelits Dies, Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape, Spiral journal, Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

One other journal that is new to the Occasions Catalog is the Retro Fresh This and That Journal.  I love the front of the journal with the outline of a camera.  Couldn't you see this as a memory album?  This sample was one I saw at Leadership.  How easy to add just a little Retro Fresh Washi Tape to the front and your journal is ready to go!

The next time you pick up a journal, why not look at it as a memory or scrapbook album.  See how quick and fun it is to not only to document a trip or special event, but to turn it into a memorable keepsake you'll cherish.

Happy stamping and journaling!

Stampin' Up! Manager's Reception 2014

Stampin' Up! treated us to an amazing evening of food, rides and exhibits at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston.  It was over-the-top!

All aboard the train bound for the Shark Tank!  That's right!  We rode right through a tank filled with lots of different types of sharks.  Very cool!

Is he smiling at me?  Is 'he' really a 'he'?

 Sharon, Janet and I pose with a diver in one of the huge tanks.

If you've ever driven through downtown Houston, you probably have seen this Ferris wheel from the freeway.  What a view from the top!

Time to feed the sting rays!

An unforgettable evening! Thank you Stampin' Up!

Would you like to attend an event like this with me next year?  I'd love for you to!  It all starts with a simple purchase of the Starter Kit and from there, I'll show you how to do it!