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Why include sentimental journaling instead of
just the facts? It goes back to the reason
scrapbookers all love paper and glue so much.
The intent is to make keepsakes for family
members. Think about how important your
heartfelt journaling will be to your family.
How someday, those words will be truly
cherished. This type of journaling also brings
people together by building connections. Think
about those pages you read where your eyes well
up with tears, and you don’t even know the
person. You don’t have to since you probably
know the feeling that is being conveyed. In
addition, heartfelt journaling can be a powerful
tool for the author. As you express how you
feel about loss, regret or other difficult
topics, you are participating in a healing
process.
Not sure how to begin writing heartfelt
journaling? Just close your eyes, conjure up
that feeling and write, uninterrupted, for ten
minutes. Let all of your thoughts and feelings
come to the surface, like a stream of
consciousness. Pretend that you are sharing
these emotions with a close friend, sibling or
significant other. When you are done, choose
which sentiments or thoughts to include on your
pages. The layouts below showcase journaling
that is honest, real and emotional.
Don’t miss your chance to share your emotions
about someone or something that has touched your
life. Show your true feelings by including
heartfelt journaling on your next scrapbook
page. The end result will be a treasure for
both you and your subject.
Interested in sharing your journaling ideas or
layouts where the focus is on the writing? Want
to be a guest designer for future Open Road
columns? Contact
stacey@scrapstreet.com today!
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Design note:
It is important to me to scrap about all my
emotions, even if they are difficult to
express. I wanted to create this layout as
a way to communicate with my husband, and
pretended I was talking directly to him. I
used my own handwriting to complete the
journaling. It was a
cathartic
experience to record this.
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I Miss Us by Stacey Michaud. Supplies: Paper: Deja Views, Making Memories, Grungeboard:
Tim Holtz, Rub-on: Deja Views, Alphas:
American Crafts, Brads: Making Memories,
Other: lace.
Journaling:
Sometimes I really
miss the carefree me and you, how we were
before kids. I love those babies more than
life itself & know that they are the product
of our love for each other. I wouldn't trade
being their parents. But I do miss how easy
it was between us before our life became
stressful and demanding. We give so much to
them that we sometimes don't have much for
each other. I miss long hikes and going on
vacation, random naps on the weekend on the
couch. That feeling that I can sense you
anywhere. I've been thinking & just wanted
to say that I really love you & the life,
the amazing life, we've made. But sometimes
I miss just you & me-"us". Sometimes...
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Design note:
I was having mixed emotions about my son
turning 10. It struck me that he would
never have a single digit birthday again,
from here on out it would be double digits.
Hence, the title for my layout was born. I
wanted to just jot down a few of the things
I was feeling about this important birthday
and this piece of paper from the Teresa
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Collins Journal It line was the perfect way
to record them. I kept the rest of the
page simple because I wanted the focus to be
on the journaling.
Double Digits by Jenn Emch. Supplies: Paper: Teresa Collins, Lace Cardstock: KI
Memories,
Stickers: American Crafts, Me & My Big
Ideas,7 Gypsies, Pen: American Crafts.
Journaling:
Just wanted to jot a few things down that I
am feeling on your tenth birthday. Your
first ten years of life have been an amazing
gift. It seems like yesterday they put you
in my arms and I became your mom. Fast
forward ten years. You are such a great
son. You are smart, funny and even though
you won't admit it, sensitive. You love to
learn. Not just in school but about life.
You are quiet and being in the spotlight
makes you uncomfortable. When you are in
front of a crowd either at school or sports,
you shine. I am so proud of you. Love, Mom
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Design note:
I looked at my son one day and really
realized how quickly he was growing, and I
felt inspired to get that down on "paper."
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Slow Down by Leah Lockhart. Digital
Supplies:
Blink kit: Nancy Barton at
nancybarton.blogspot.com.
Journaling:
I've made more mistakes than I can count.
I've passed up opportunities to spend time
with you because I was "busy". I haven't
always listened when I should. There are so
many things I want to tell you. So many
things I want to teach you. And then in a
blink of an eye, you are 10.
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