Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Spotlight on: Smash Journal

Earlier this year, I received a care package that will permanently change the way I preserve memories.  It is called a Smash Journal and its one of those very simple ideas that was executed flawlessly. My lovely creative friend Lori (who created our adorable Save the Dates) sent it to me and I have since gifted it to my creative guru friend Nicki. 
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For those who are too busy or too "Type A" to scrapbook, these journals are filled with different pretty paper and all you have to do is gluestick your photos, cards, movie ticket stubs, etc. and write you caption. Voila! You are done. They also sell a wide variety of embellishments such as pockets for memories, washi tape, stickers, writing prompts, etc.
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Lori gifted me the "Travel" theme, but there are other themes available. I plan on picking up a few more of these when I am home in June. They are sold at Michaels and Paper Source among other places.  


Here are a few pages I have completed so far:
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And here is a glance at some of the unfinished pages.  They are so cute to begin with, it doesn't take much to snazz them up! 
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Still not sold? Watch this clever video that explains the whole concept and how easy they are to put together. It is supposed to be easy, brainless, and simple.  Why did I not think of this idea??? 





Thanks to LORI for being such a creative inspiration for me.  She is truly an early adopter of ALL THINGS CUTE! I love her friendship and I am so happy we have kept in touch post- Fossil. 


XO,
Abby 

6 comments:

  1. ummmm i LOVE this idea for the B&B...can you please do that in Austin and I will come every other weekend? thanks... (that's right...I was reading the details of your journal pages).

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  2. I love it!! Thank you, Lori, because I loved it so much I went and bought myself one, although I haven't had time to start it yet! Can't wait to see the finished porduct Abs!
    XOXO, Mom

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  3. This is amazing!!! I hadn't heard of these before and will definitely be buying one! And I'm with Morgan - I loved seeing (and reading) the inside of your scrapbook! XO

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  4. LOVE IT!!! i am still having to battle my type a-ness (ha! like anus. might be appropriate...) to take on my SMASH journal but this just sent me over the edge!!! i cannot wait to get it started. and i LOVE seeing your Hobby-Lobby-in-a-box stamps make their debut! so cute. LOVE you, my super crafty friend.

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  5. and i vote for the B&B to be in Austin or South Africa - how did SA not make it on the list?!

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  6. How fun, I want one! Such a cute gift idea too :)

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