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creative projects school scrapbooking sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Stitched Journal Cards

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These stitched journal cards are part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BIC. The opinions and text are all mine.

In this age of technology, I still love handwritten items.  I’ve saved old handwritten letters from family members, I make my kids write thank you notes for gifts they receive, I like to mail a cheery handwritten note, and I really love to capture my kids’ handwriting at different stages and save it to mark milestones.  These stitched journal cards for scrapbooks are a great way to memorialize the first day of school and get the kids writing at the same time!

stitched journal cards

To make these stitched journal cards, I cut white cardstock into 3×4 pieces {to fit in my project life book} then machine stitched lines in blue and red to look like notebook paper.  The lines ended up being a bit crooked but I think it has a really cute whimsical look that matches the style of the layout.

journal cards for scrapbook

My kids spend a lot of time journaling and writing so it was easy to get them to sit down and write on these journal cards.  And any time I give my kids new pens or pencils, they’re totally motivated to sit down and write.  They may have inherited my love of school supplies {wink}.

handwriting on journal cards for scrapbook

I sat them down with sharp BIC pencils and mechanical pencils and had them write their name, grade, school, and the year on the journal cards.

You could also document more information like subject favorites, best friends, and hobbies.

handwriting on journal cards

The kids wrote in cursive or in regular printing, depending on the age of the child.

handwriting with bic

These cards will slide into pockets in my scrapbook next to photos from the first day of school this fall and will act as a keepsake from this moment in their lives.

handwriting with kids

I’ve saved handwriting samples in other scrapbooks and it’s so neat to look back years later and remember those little hands and that innocent writing.

writing on scrapbook journal cards

Do your kids like to write?  Did you know that writing is an important part of development?  Writing helps foster creativity, it can help improve critical thinking skills, it improves self confidence, and better writers make better readers.  Those are all great reasons to get the kids writing, aren’t they?

handwritten scrapbook stitched journal cards

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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