A Nostalgic Summer Journal

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Unlike the summers of our youth, when the days stretched out before us and felt endless, this time of year can feel fleeting as an adult. With our days full of responsibilities, we have so little free time to embrace and enjoy the feeling of freedom we once felt, and before we know it, the air will begin to get chilly, and fall will once again be here. This summer, many people, me included, are trying to recapture the joy we felt as children by having a season of nostalgia. A summer full of popsicles, staying outside from sun-up to sun-down, meals cooked on the grill, and more. And as I embrace this time of year, I want to take note of all the simple joys that put a smile on my face, so I decided to alter a notebook that’s small enough to throw in my beach bag or even put in my pocket. I thought these vintage-inspired tags and papers would be perfect for capturing that nostalgic feeling. First, rub the cover of the journal with a brown inkpad. Cut a strip of the green patterned paper and add a light wash of white acrylic paint as well as some stamping. Layer various paper scraps and use a stapler to attach them to the journal cover. Cut a small strip of patterned paper and use this to hold a small bundle of dried flowers in place. Cut a small piece from a collage strip, and layer this with a tag and cut-out sentiment, and attach to the cover with a stapler. Products Used: Tim Holtz Idea-ology Backdrops Tim Holtz Idea-ology Salvaged Tags Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collage Strips Dina Wakley Media Typed Ledgers Show more