I hope everyone had a great weekend. I got to do a bit of reading and finished my book for my book group meeting this Tuesday. Yay. I’m not sure what to think of the book as parts of it were great and others didn’t seem to fit with the overall tone. Anyway, I’ll tell you more about that later.
Last night though I couldn’t settle down with a book so whenever that happens it probably means I need to create a bit. So I took some tags and my many rolls of washi tape and I made some journal tags.
I used a lot of washi tape, rubber stamps, my favorite Stabilo pens and colorful yarns. The tags have journal prompts and usually I send these with my journals.
They were fun to make and super fast so I think I’ll probably make those again another time. I love to make tags as they are a great way to try new mixed media techniques.
Now, I am thinking about starting a new book before going to bed. I don’t really need to start any new books and I have some good ones going on but I feel like the mystery I just finished didn’t live up to my expectations so I’m in the mood to visit with some favorite characters. DCI Banks, Inspector Lynley, oh so many good ones I don’t know who to choose. I’ll keep you posted.
They are gorgeous!!! I love washi tape! I’ve never actually used it, so I guess really I should say I love the THOUGHT of washi tape. I will have to play with some someday.
Those are great!
What fun! Those are so cool! I like having something creative to turn to when a book doesn’t quite fit your mood. Which book have you settled on? Which Lynley book are you on? I have the last one in paper and I think she has a new one out now, too–so am falling behind! I am nearing the end of an Agatha Christie!
I love the idea of journal tags! What a great idea! I might need to create some of my own. 🙂
What a fun idea and they look great! I hope you enjoyed whatever book you decided to start!
Those are beautiful, Iliana! And it inspired you to read–even if a new book. 🙂
Heather – You must try washi tape! A word of warning though, it’s addictive 🙂
Kailana – Thank you!
Danielle – Sometimes I think I freeze up and don’t know whether to do something crafty or read! haha… And, I ended up starting Lost by S. J. Bolton. I’m not far into the Elizabeth George series (maybe book 5) so I’ve got a long ways to catch up on those!
Vasilly – You totally should! They are great for journal prompts or just to add another dimension to your journal page! If you make some you have to do show & tell 🙂
Stefanie – They were fun to make and I finally used some of the new tapes I’d been hoarding! haha..
Literary Feline – Thank you! I know, right. It’s like I just needed to clear my mind and could finally start a new book 🙂