A Field Guide for a Friend

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It is no secret that my go-to gift is a journal. Why wouldn’t it be? There are so many pretty ones out there, and no one can ever have too many of them. Sometimes I simply give a b eautiful store-bought journal or diary, while other times I will do my best to alter a blank book to give it some personality. A Field Guide for a Friend Project Here, I did a little of both, making my own version of a field guide to give a friend who has been wanting to journal more, but isn’t always sure of what to write. To help combat writer’s block, I typed up a series of writing prompts, which I printed out and trimmed to size. I placed them in a glassine envelope so my friend can easily pull out a prompt whenever she is at a loss over what to write. I also tucked in plenty of journaling cards so she can write down brief thoughts, or even adhere a photo or memento for safe keeping. To add interest to a few of the pages, I lined the edges with washi tape, adding a tab made from folded paper to call attention to some of the extra-special tape. You can’t give a journal as a gift without a special writing tool, so I wrapped the book up with some nice green burlap and tucked in a couple of my favorite pencils. Prompts to Get You Started What's the kindest thing you could do for someone in your life right now? What are some of the smallest victories you've experienced lately? What is one thing you're completely certain of at this moment? Where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world? Show more