Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Happiness is...

figuring out what makes one happy!

I do really like to make my own journals.   Lots of creative play time!

But, I don't seem to have as much fun filling them.  I can't find one, even a bought journal, that is actually finished.  Half way is the most I can do and the fun left about a third of the way through.  hmmmm

The Rooster wanted a chocolate cake.  So Monday I pumped myself up to get creative! 

Then I turned to the cook book (journal?) I'd made for my gluten free recipes and...
VBSigh- Its not finished either.  I Googled and the resulting recipe had to be modified as I had no baking cocoa.  I'm not a very creative cook/baker modifier.  Although the Rooster ate it I'm deciding whether or not to add it to my book.  :(

I attended the local craft show a few weeks ago and I did notice that in the midst of all the multitude of 'Buy Me' items there was definitely a lack of cards, stationary, and  note books!   Aha!   Happiness just  may be making journals rather than filling them.  Now that would make me happy! 

4 comments:

Createology said...

How very observant of you to notice the niche for your wonderful journals. I am not one to fill them either. Chocolate cake sounds really good. Sharing Joy and Peace...

What Comes Next? said...

as I was reading your post I was thinking you should be making those journals for others as they are always so beautiful. I think you have found a way that you can continue with the fun stuff, if you so choose!

Dandelion and Daisy said...

I really like making journals too. They are a bit labor intensive and can be expensive, depending on the paper used, which I wonder if people appreciate when it comes time to buy one. I think it would be fun to try and see how it goes. What kind of paper are you using for the inside pages? I've been using watercolor paper. I haven't made that many five or six, I think, I need more practice for sure. I'm gluten free, too, but I cheat and use boxed mixes!

HollyM said...

I love homemade journals but never make them. I have noticed that some of mine tend to be about 3/4 full too before moving on. There's just something about the lure of a new one.