Scrapbook Journaling Cards

 I'm working on my next swap due on my list! It's a journaling spot. I love journaling on my scrapbook pages! That's pretty much the reason why I scrapbook..to tell my version of what happened in the photo I'm scrappin or to tell a story about something. I love the project life cards that have journaling prompts and then have space for writing something..I used that for my inspiration. First, I practiced writing words a whole lot on regular white paper. I originally wanted to do thicker words, but it was really hard for me to write the words and have them be continuous with the boarder  lines. I switched to a thinner pen and it seemed smoother (and easier!). I wrote the words at the top of the card, then continued the line around the card to make the boarder. It took me a few tries to get a smooth continuous line all around the card. I thought about putting lines on the card. But decided against it, thinking it would  limit the journaler to how many words they could write. This way they can squeeze as much (or as little) as they want. I matted each card with black cardstock then I stapled paper butterflies I had in my stash to one side of the card. They were tan, so I sprayed them (with black Maya Road Mist) the color I wanted. I wish I would have gotten a ton more when I bought them years ago..they are so versatile.. they soak up whatever color you stamp/spray them! I then put washi tape on the opposite side, snipping the ends (I LOVE making the ends like that..I don' know what it's called though-LOL!?) Here's the link to my Google drive with all my blog PDF files,

 newest one being the journaling cards.

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5EHbpKDNr1mX0J5bFV2LUtJNmc/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Creating!