Good Things Utah.. Covered Composition Book Circle Journals

Circle Journals are a favorite in our family! There is something about waiting to get this special treat from someone in your family.  It is also a great way to "give" throughout the year to each other.  Some of my most precious "gifts" are the sweet notes and recollections from my kids' entries!

I am attaching the instructions and a picture.  I am "in between" computers right now so I will give detailed pictures at a later time.  When available, I can post the video from Good Things Utah, it will give the best explanation for you anyway!

FABRIC JOURNAL
Items needed:
Composition Book
Fabric
Imaginisce Medium i-top brads
Ribbon

 1.        Cut 2 pieces of fabric to be the height of your composition book (they all measure differently) plus .75” and the width would be the width of your composition book all the way around plus 10”.

2.       Sew the 2 pieces of fabric together right sides together leaving a small hole in the side.
3.       Turn the fabric right side out. 
4.       Fold the edges of the fabric in on each side and top stitch around the edges of the fabric.  When you get to the part you left the hole, tuck it in so it looks like the rest of the fabric. 
5.       Put the cover over your book.
6.       Use the Imaginisce i-top to make a custom fabric brad.  Wrap the ribbon around the journal and secure on the front and back cover with the brad. 
7.       Glue your journaling ideas in the inside cover (optional)… these can be found on my blog.

 FABRIC JOURNAL WITH STRIPS

Items needed:

Composition Book
Jelly roll of fabric
Imaginisce Medium i-top brads
Elastic or hair elastic
 
1.       Sew together the strips of fabric.
2.       Cut the strips to be the size for your composition book.  You will want to cut them to be the height of your notebook plus an additional .75” and the width would be the length all the way around the book plus an additional .75”. 
3.       Cut 2 pieces of your solid colored fabric to be 5” wide and the height of your composition book plus .75” and one other piece of your solid colored fabric to be the height of your composition book plus .75” and the width would be the same length of your strips fabric plus an additional 9.5”.
4.       Sew the 5” panel of fabric to the side of your strips fabric with a ¼” seam.
5.       For the back side of the book, sew the 5” panel to the side of the strips fabric.  Put your elastic in the middle and sew back and forth over it 5 or so times to keep it sturdy.
6.       Now, sew the long piece of fabric to the other piece right sides together, leaving a small hole on the side so you can turn the fabric right side out.
7.       Turn fabric right side out and iron it.
8.       Top stitch the entire top with a 1/8” seam, sewing the sides of the cover in to create a flap.  As you do this, you will tuck in the small spot that you had left open. 
9.       Use the Imaginisce i-top medium brads to make a custom fabric brad.  Place it on your cover and use the elastic to close your journal!
10.   Glue your journaling ideas in the inside cover (optional)… these can be found on my blog.

 And, if you are like me and NOT a seamstress… you can do a duct tape journal!

Simply cover your journal with Duct Tape.  There are so many different kinds at the store and your kids will love helping you with this.

Here is a print out that you can print on your own and attach inside the journal:

Here it is in it's original size.  For a PC, click on the image so it appears in it's own window and then right click and save it to your computer to print.  For a Mac, click on the image and when it appears in it's own window, drag the image to your desktop!

How to use the Circle Journal:

You will start this journal by writing an entry.  Then, you will leave it for another family member (we like to stick it on their bed).  They write on it and leave it for the next person. 

If you missed the Neighbor Gift Segment...

Neighbor Gifts

If you liked the kit I used on my Good Things Utah Neighbor gifts...

Here it is!

 It was designed by Fayette at www.pickleberrypopdesign.com  You can go directly to her shop with this link:
http://www.pickleberrypop.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=85
Check out her stuff!  It is amazing :)

Coming up Today on Good Things Utah...Cute & Clever Neighbor Gifts

 Did you procrastinate to long to get gifts out to your neighbors? These simple ideas are quick and clever. Best of all, I made the tags for you so you can just print them right off of my blog!  To save a copy of the tag for yourself... PC users click on the original sized (gigantic) tag.  It will pull up in a separate window.  Now right click and do a "save as" and save the tag to your computer.  For Mac users, you can click on the tag so it opens in a separate window and then drag it to your desktop!

Pizza... Head to the store and grab a premade pizza. Deliver it with this fun poem I wrote and you have an awesome gift! Here is the poem:

“Twas the month of December and all through the State

Our families were busy with much on their plates.

There was shopping and wrapping and cards to be sent.

It seems you work hard but can’t make a dent.

We think you’re the greatest, your friendship means much,

We love you as a neighbor, we love you a whole bunch.

Through all of the hustle and bustle we know you are busy

We hope this will help to make your dinner tonight easy!

Batteries... Everyone needs batteries! I can't even count how many times I have had to run to 7-11 on Christmas Eve to buy some! Buy a package from costco in bulk then tie this poem to your gift...

'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was worried, he had an emergency, boy was he flurried. The power was off, and his flashlight was dead. He didn't buy batteries when Mrs. claus said. We don't want you in a similar plight, so we give you "batteries" to lighten your night!

Wrapping paper and bows... Hope your season is wrapped in happiness! If you think ahead, you could buy your paper on the Christmas clearance sales the year before!

Christmas caroling... This is a great poem to give with a simple candy cane or even a tea light candle for each caroler to carry. What a great tradition to do as a neighborhood instead of spending the money on small gifts. You could make cards for people to take that says "I donated on your behalf to _________" to put in their cards.

Instead of giving neighborhood gifts,

Together a family's heart we will lift,

Use that money to fill your shopping cart

With toys and food, a gift from the heart.

One family will start the caroling tradition

Singing while on a neighborhood mission.

We'll arrive on your doorstep singing a song,

Grab your family and join in, you'll come right along.

But before stepping out and starting to sing

Don't forget your charitable donation to bring.

To the next door we'll carol and add to out crowd

We'll add and we'll add 'til we're incredibly loud.

Finally we'll stop for a neighborhood treat

At the ____________ home we will mingle and greet.

Although our fingers and toes may be freezin'

We will capture the true spirit of this special season.

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Reindeer food.... You can put granola, oatmeal or any treat in a bag. Add some glitter so it will shimmer in the moonlight... Kids can sprinkle it on their lawn on Christmas Eve. Use a cute mason jar and add your favorite paper to the lid. Glue some fun matching trim to the lid with a glue gun. The tag reads:

Sprinkle this reindeer food outside tonight,

The moonlight will make it sparkle bright.

As the reindeer fly and roam,

This will guide them to your home.

Soap... I spray painted a regular hand soap black and then applied a rhinestone swirl and some ribbon. What a fun way to fancy up a dollar store gift!

 For this soap, I printed on a transparency (you could print whatever you would like) and then put it in the soap bottle. Make sure to put the transparency towards the front of the bottle so the pump doesn’t block your view! You could also add some fun glitter to the soap if you would like. I think it is fun to use this fun homemade button brad to add a personal touch to your project.

We "wash" you a Merry Christmas,

We "wash" you a Merry Christmas,

We "wash" you a Merry Christmas,

And a happy New Year!

All digital artwork was designed by Fayette at www.pickleberrypop.com head over there and show her some love :)

Coming up today on Good Things Utah...Santa Treat Plate

Treat Plate for Santa

Designed by Shyloh Belnap

www.aPage4allSeasons.com

Items Needed:
My Minds Eye iBelieve Paper Pack (available here for $4.49)
Treats Vinyl (available here for $3.00)
Brown ink
Glass Plate (I purchased mine at walmart)
Glass
Bowl for treats
Spray adhesive

Directions:

Adhere vinyl to the cup, bowl and plate.

Measure the width of the circle and find another circle object of the same size, compass or cricut circle cutter to cut a circle.

Back your favorite picture with your favorite papers.

Spray adhesive the front of the circle layout with spray adhesive and mount on the bottom of the plate.

Adhere vinyl to the cup, bowl and plate.

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