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Summer Themed Junk Journal

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So I decided to create a summer themed junk journal. This one is full of flowers and I just love it. I thought it would be fun to write down my thoughts in this journal or have a place to keep tickets and other things I collect this summer

Junk journals are fun because you can make them any size, and add whatever you want to it. It is fully customizable. This one is about 6 inches by 6 inches, so it is the perfect size if I want to take it with me.

The You Tube video goes into detail on how I make this, with instructions on how I stitched the binding.

I love how it turned out and I can’t wait to fill it up with my thoughts from this summer. These also make perfect gifts for friend (especially if you are going on a trip together) or for kids to make at the beginning of the summer and they can use it for documenting their summer adventures.

The possibilities are endless for a junk journal!

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Mixed Media Glitter Globe

June 22, 2021 / TakeTimetoCreate / 3 Comments

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Have you ever had a project that just didn’t turn out exactly how you thought it would? That is what happened to me with this globe. I really didn’t like how the text looked (there was a quote on the globe that said “Follow that dream”) so I decided to add flowers and mixed media elements.

Being adaptable while creating is imperative. Things don’t always turn out how we envision them, but if you are adaptable then you can create something even better.

I have to say, I am even more pleased with the flowers and butterflies that I added. I am glad that I could change my direction and try something different. The result is even better than my original vision.

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Altered Bottle for Bath Soaks

November 28, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 3 Comments

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With the holidays approaching it is important to take time to relax and a bath is perfect for relaxing! I made these altered bottles for bath soaks which look great in your bathroom!

They are easy to make and they can also make a perfect handmade gift, or you can sell them at a craft fair.

For this project find a really great bottle. I found mine at Who Give a Scrap. It is on on the larger size, that worked perfectly for me. Make sure it has a lid and that you clean it thoroughly.

Once the bottle is clean and dry add your embellishments. I added burlap and lace around the bottle to start.

Then I added a lot of flowers and beads to create the look I was going for. You can add flowers, buttons, keys, and found objects. Anything would look great on the bottle.

Once it was all decorated I added the bath salts and the cork. Now I have a great gift, or even something for me.

How do you try and relax during the holidays?

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DIY Straw Flower Hat

March 4, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 4 Comments

DIY Straw Flower Hat

With spring approaching a new straw hat is what everyone needs. And with a few markers you can personalize the hat and add just the right amount of flair.

Hello Everyone!

It has been a while since I did a Dollar Store project and an accessory project, so I thought I would combine the 2 into 1 project.

I have a terrible case of Spring Fever and when I saw these cute straw hats at the Dollar Store I knew I had to get one and decorate it.

The project is simple enough and can be completed in under an hour.

Materials:

Straw Hat (I found mine at the Dollar Store)
Sharpies (You can find some here: Sharpies)

Instructions:

Find a super cute straw hat that you are willing to draw on.

I didn’t want to spend a ton of money, so I thought a dollar was perfect. I also wanted to make this an easy project that could be completed quickly. And I accomplished that as well.

Find a design that you want to draw and go to town. I thought pretty pink flowers were perfect for spring.

Straw is a little harder to work on, but not impossible, just take your time and you will be fine. Pick a design that doesn’t have a lot of detail or it will get muddy on the hat.

This would be a great project with a group or for a girls weekend or with kids.

How are you handling your Spring Fever?

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