Smash....? What....?

Good morning Crafties....

Over the weekend I was inspired to create this journal/book.

I guess it is like a Smash book even though I need to be honest here and say that I really don't understand the Smash thing....  So please keep that in mind.

I wanted to have a daily book that I could write down my thoughts, daily activities, images, inspirations, doodles and what not. This is the bare bones book right now. I will paint and collage, tape, add ephemera, etc. I added velum, maps and dictionary pages because I love the look of them.
This reminds me of when I was young and made pockets, pouches, windows and pull outs in my cards. I had the same kind of fun with this.

My Son has already doodled one page- Yeah-! 

 I always get little presents from him on a daily bases. 

For example: leaves, flowers, mini drawings and whatever.

So I added a bunch of envelopes to be able to put these treasures in. I used some white pre-made ones and of course made some of my own with my Silhouette.

There is something rewarding about making a book. 

Wow so much fun and I really just started it.

The fun will continue as I add to it.

Also- These would make a great gifts for some special girlfriends or I was thinking my artsy Mom in law would so love to do one of these.

I will be posting a tutorial on how to make your own.

Really- pretty easy.

You will need a binder of some sort. 

I used We R Memory Keepers Cinch.

Craft on.....

Sarinda