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Tate’s Journal of Funnies

A few years ago, I posted about the journals I use to keep track of the funny things my kids say.  They’re among my favorite possessions and we go back and read them frequently.  I’m so glad I’ve written down their funny little quotes.


Tate just has just started saying cute and funny things.  One of my favorites?  She tells us, “I love you too much. Ever.”  I love it.



She’s ready for a journal and I thought I’d show you what I do.  Cheap and easy is the name of the game.



I use a store-bought composition notebook {if you buy them when school supplies are on sale, they’re no more than twenty-five cents.}  I really like the standard binding on the books so I peel it back so I can use it.





I trace the cover onto a piece of scrapbook paper …






… glue it onto the book and reapply the journal’s binding {I just glue it right back down}.





Some filing around the edges …





… and a bit of distressing ink …

 



… and it’s almost finished.  On Tate’s, I added a little chipboard letter.  That’s it – ready for all her funny, sweet quotes.





Do you journal the cute things your kids say?



Randi

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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

Comments

  3. krista says

    Ahhh…my Mom keeps telling me that I need to write down the things that Madyson says…and I only do on my blog once in awhile. I think you gave me the extra push I needed to actually make notebooks to record Maddy and Malia-isms in. Thanks 🙂

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