I LOVE smash books. They are so much fun. The fancier they are the more I like them but when it came to making my own, lets be honest, “Ain’t nobody go time for that.” I wish that I could create a beautiful doodled page in a few minutes but they would take me hours. Have you […]Continue Reading

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Have you seen these Smash Journals that are popular right now? (Or Smashed Book, or Junk Journals...) Think scrapbook, diary, and doodle pad rolled in one with no set plan. They are very cool and a neat project for teenagers. A friend of mine was cleaning some things out and gave me this "Tear It Up" journal to see if I could use it for something. The pages in this book had directions like "spill your coffee on this page" and a place to glue tickets and other memories from trips. So, I thought why not take this Smash Journal idea and make it about a prayer experience for teens? A place to smash things that reminded them of God, items that helped them to pray, and a place to write prayers, quotes, and Scripture. I pictured something that would be fun to make without much of a plan, something that could be added to for years, and something that would foster a love for beauty and faith and communication with God. (There is a printable at the end of the post with prayer journal topic ideas.) First I gathered some supplies: Composition Notebooks- donated to me from a parent's left over supplies. Score. I actually found some actual Smash Journal elements on major sale. Awesome. Then I gathered some of the cool patterned and color duct/masking tape that they have out there these days. Not cheap, but a bunch of the girls brought their own to share, so we ended up with lots of patterns. Next I cleaned out those desk drawers, boxes, baskets, etc. that have those pretty holy cards, calendar pages, prayer booklets and religious pamphlets. This is a perfect reason to save all those free religious things you get in the mail-the ladies at church love to give me bags of them. My office desk has never been so clean. I also collected some random office supplies- another great opportunity to clean out. Here I have some envelopes, file dividers for index cards, cardboard cards, etc. You will also want to gather staplers, tape, glue, etc. The office supplies below are from a stash I have been working on for the entire school year that were donated by my cousin after she did some office cleaning out. (Do you sense a theme here of people giving me things that they want to be rid of? At least you can see that I am putting them to good use!) Assemble supplies with assorted colored paper, stamps, pens, markers, scissors... ...books, calendars, magazines to cut up, etc. Finally gather a group of teenage girls and get ready for some fun. I did this activity with about 10 girls from my youth group, with rave responses. I had explained it before what we were going to do, so several of the girls came armed with their own supplies, including boxes they had of their own mementos- cards from people, religious pictures, holy cards, etc. They were able to include personal things from the start, just like the ones that they will be able to add in the future. We worked on out journals for a few hours over the afternoon. Before we started, I talked with them a bit about the different ways to pray, and how sometimes journaling or writing prayers to God can help us focus. It also can be nice to have a place with beautiful spiritual things, quotes, Scripture, etc. That's what I wanted them to create- a tool to help foster prayer. It also wasn't something to create in one afternoon. It could be written in and added to for years. Here is my final journal. They all looked so different and unique to the girls' personalities. I added tabs to split the journal up. (I know Smash=no organization, but I couldn't help myself.) I created them by stapling in index card dividers. Some of my sections included prayers, journal, beautiful things, Saints, quotes, Scripture, etc. Here is one of the tabs stapled in and then decorated: Here is my inside cover: Smash stuff in: Make an envelope page, ready to tuck small notes, cards, etc. inside. The girls loved this idea: We delegated one section of the journal "colors." On those pages, they just smashed pictures, quotes, etc. of that color. My pages aren't quite done, but you can see the effect Some other ideas: Use paint sample strips as a place to make a list: Make spaces where journaling can be "private" or set to open at a certain time. One of the best things about journaling prayers is that we can look back at how God has answered them. Yes, no, or something you don't expect. Lists are always a good way to send quick prayers heavenward: Make sure to throw in some favorite Bible Verses: Here's my pretty back cover: There is the general idea. Of course there are thousands of variations, but here is a printable with some possible journal starters. They can be cut up and glued to pages in the notebook, or can be written in your own handwriting. I would love to know how people adapt this idea and make it their own, or how you use it with kids!

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How to use a smash book as a travelers journal and scrapbook album. Lots of smash book ideas and page layouts. Journal ideas for a Trip to Africa.

Take your scrapbook game to the next level with these scrapbooking ideas! It's the perfect, crafty way to celebrate life's big moments and milestones.

Bonjour, et voilà album terminé !! Un album sur notre escapade à Londres, en Amoureux, pour fêter nos 20 ans de mariage ! Je voulais un album dans le même esprit que mon album journaling en Septembre/Octobre 2011, c'est à dire : mettre simplement en...

If you want to preserve memories but aren't quite ready for scrapbooking just yet, this smash book is an easy, unique craft idea! Get smashing!

If you want to preserve memories but aren't quite ready for scrapbooking just yet, this smash book is an easy, unique craft idea! Get smashing!

I’m sharing my favorite altered book art journal with you here today and I am also sharing my top five lazy artist tips for working in them because ain’t nobody got time for all that prep work!

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I LOVE experimenting with making my altered books and one of the things that fascinated me was how to make flip out pages for extra interest and storage. These tips and ideas will work for junk journals too! This walk through tutorial will show the materials and how to make the flips fast and easy.

If you want to preserve memories but aren't quite ready for scrapbooking just yet, this smash book is an easy, unique craft idea! Get smashing!

A list of ideas for SMASH book pages, smashbook ideas

Bertram Winkle is one of the main characters in JESSIE. He is the Ross family’s butler, and he is the son of Wanda Winkle. He’s usually miserable about his job and the kids. He dislikes Luke the most out of the four children. But in his heart, he loves them all and comes to love and support them in the end. Bertram was portrayed by Kevin Chamberlin. Bertram is the Ross family's lazy and grouchy butler, who seems to care very little for the kids and calls them "The Nanny Killers". Even though he

Basically any excuse for my kids to take pen to paper and I'm there.These free comic book templates printables are a fun way to keep your kids writing!

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I’m no travel journal expert, but I absolutely adore a good travel journey or a place to keep my memories. I’m a keepsake, memory hoarder and I’m not sorry. I still have many litt…

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Download and install Burn Book Font from here that is a serif typeface with its free for personal use.

I hope many of your are enjoying your Project Mouse projects. Whether your method of documenting is Project Life style, pocket scrapbooking, Smash book OR tradition or digital scrapbooking… each of us on our own Project Mouse journey has the same type of magical memories to capture. I was SO tickled pink when a fan, …

EDIT: jetzt fragt ihr mich alle per Mail, wo man denn das Smash-Book und Zubehör bekommt, ich kann euch nur Dani Peuss empfehlen, sie hat das ganze Sortiment bestellt. Wer sonst noch in Deutschland Bezugsquellen kennt darf sie sehr gerne in den Kommentaren verlinken, danke ! Zur Info erst noch ein Foto, das cam underfoot von gestern hat doch die Perspektive sehr verzerrt, beim riesengroßen Stempel von Claes in Cleveland : Ja, da seh ich dann doch ganz schön winzig gegen aus ;-) So, nun zum Smash-Book. Ich kann nur sagen: es gibt nichts Besseres für den Urlaub, jedenfalls für mich hat es perfekt funktioniert. Selten habe ich alle gesammelten Ephemera und anderes im Urlaub gesammeltes Zeugs so intensiv verwerten können, und noch nie hatte ich nach ein paar Tagen zuhause ganze 2 Wochen Urlaub und die Vorbereitungen dazu recht ausführlich dokumentiert. Und ausserdem hat es Spaß gemacht im Urlaub...

Learn how to make a Smash Book (scrapbook) for kids with our easy step-by-step guide! Perfect for capturing memories and encouraging creativity, this fun DIY project is a great way for kids to express themselves and document their favorite moments

My second Youtube video. Just a flip through three of my (almost full) Smash books. If you enjoy, please “like” my video! :)

Before you start your book, there are a few things you should know.

Using a composition notebook for a journal was an idea I came across from another YouTube channel as well as realling how much I enjoyed using these black-and-white beauties as a tee. I was intrigu…

I have been pondering the Perfect Travel Journal for several months. Something you can write in, draw and paint in, personalize, store phot...

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Every day, I get questions about the scrapodex and I thought I would do a little post to answer a few of the questions I get. The vintage rolodex that I use holds cards that are 2 1/4" by 4"....

Reading is amazingly fun to begin with, but it's about to get *way* more exciting with these fab bookmark DIYs. They're practical, pretty and easy to make. What's not to love!? 1. Ribbon bookmark: For this all you need is...

Altered books are a popular paper craft. You recycle an old book with your art, ideas and inspiration. Get information, ideas and tips on altered books. Learn how to prep and create your own art in a one of a kind piece. Get everything you need to know and understand.