Life is Beautiful Journal...

This idea came from Stampin' Up! and I thought what a great idea for the summer.  Journals are a great way to record your thoughts and memories. With all your summer activities and family time - I thought this was a great project to make and use.  What a wonderful keepsake to have long after the summer has passed.  If you have any questions - you can always contact me. I would love to see the picture of the journal you create ~ Enjoy! Life is Beautiful Journal Set

Stamps Wanted (set of 8; 109395; $18.95) Paper River Rock card stock: 3" x 3/8" Soft Sky card stock: 3" x 3" Whisper White card stock: two at 2" x 2" Western Sky Designer Series paper: three at 12" x 12" (different designs) Ink River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons Stampin' Dimensionals Crafters' Tool Kit Scallop Circle punch 1/16" Circle punch 3/4" Circle punch 1-3/8" Circle punch Blank art books or journals Wire

Instructions

1. Punch scallop circle from Soft Sky card stock using Scallop Circle punch.
2. Stamp boho medallion image in Ruby Red ink on Whisper White card stock, and punch out using 1-3/8" Circle punch. Layer on scallop circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.
3. Stamp boho flower image in River Rock ink on Whisper White card stock, and punch out using 3/4" Circle punch. Adhere to center of medallion using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. To create tag, punch hole in top of scallop circle using 1/16" Circle punch.
5. Apply "Life is beautiful" Rub-On to River Rock card stock, and cut notch in right end of card stock to create flag. Punch hole in left end of card stock using 1/16" Circle punch.
6. Slide tag and flag onto wire. Curl wire into ring using pliers from Crafters' Tool Kit, ensuring ends are secure so tag and flag do not slide off.
7. Wrap journals in Western Sky Designer Series paper, and stack.
8. Wrap Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain ribbon around journals, pulling ribbon through wire ring, and tie.