Just a little sneak preview of my latest project for Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine. I had planned on creating this handy-dandy little travel journal for my recent trip to Italy, but it’s better late than never. It would have been so convenient to take notes and stash tickets, maps, postcards, etc. in the pockets as we went along. Even so, it’s fun to fill up after the fact as well – I’m filling it up while the memories are still fresh! From the extra-sturdy covers to the pocket pages, lined pages begging for notes and patterned papers for photo illustrations of those notes, and cute little tie-closure to keep everything together while the book bounces around in your backpack – you’ll find the details and techniques to make your own travel journal in the article in this month’s magazine.
If you’re not familiar with the online publication, it’s a fantastic resource for anyone interested in combining traditional scrapbooking methods with the new-fangled digital techniques. It’s really the best of both worlds and there’s something for everyone – from creative inspiration to step-by-step how-to articles. You’ll even find tips for better organization and improving your photographs. Visit www.scrapbookdimensionsmagazine.com for more information.
And just for fun – leave a comment here about a favorite trip you’ve taken or dream of taking in the future and I’ll draw a name or two from among the comments to recieve a past issue in print! The drawing will be May 15th and will be announced here (so don’t forget to come back and check).
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Surprise! All who commented will recieve a past issue of the magazine! If you have not already contacted me with your snail-mail address please do so at your earliest convenience and then start watching your mailbox. 🙂
Denise says
05 May 09 at 6:48 pmwhat a gorgeous piece. Italy is a beautiful country with wonderfully friendly people. I have been to Tuscany region and would love to go back and explore more of the south where my husband’s family is from. My absolute dream is to go to France near the Normandy region (and Paris) to visit my ancestors homestead. Great blog!
Tina says
05 May 09 at 9:48 pmI love your travel journey – would be perfect for my upcoming trip to Italy. Italy is definately one of my favorite countries to visit. This time with trekking, good food and wine tasting and a visit to the gorgeous Cinque Terre. I have never seen a more beautiful place – we were there a few years ago, and I so looking forward to come back.
LibMary says
07 May 09 at 4:53 amHi Barb,
Your journal turned out wonderfully. I’ve got lots of travel photos from places I’ve visited over the years, but have never “made an album” out of them. Thanks for the “inspiration”.
Hugs, Mary a.k.a. LibMary
yippeevintage says
07 May 09 at 8:47 amOh, your journal is gorgeous… and what a wonderful trip that must have been! One of favorite vacations is not as ‘worldly’ but I always have a great time at my favorite beach on the Oregon coast… Cannon Beach. Sometimes we camp and sometimes we stay at one of the charming, old motels that, sadly, are being replaced with shiny, new accomodations. The main street is delightful with weathered-wood shops and lots of flowers blooming in planters and little courtyards. The scents of fresh herbs on handmade pizza and batches of saltwater taffy being made mingling with the fresh ocean air is wonderful 🙂 I need to plan another trip!
Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage says
07 May 09 at 2:36 pmGorgeous Journal!!
Mrs Kwitty says
15 May 09 at 10:16 amBeautiful travel journal! Actually, I haven’t really travelled much in my life..a few trips to AZ, one to Montana, one to New Mexico, a few times across the border to Mexico, a couple times in TX, and one trip out to Vermont with trips from there to NH, Maine,and Mass. A few times up to Canadian bordertowns. The rest of the time was spent right here in MN, WI, and MI.
My favorite trip was actually a car trip that my brother and I took from our home city (Duluth) up to Thunder Bay in Canada. It was one of those trips that you always drive past all these cool cities on the way to somewhere else and always say you would one day like to stop there. Well, we took the time to actually stop at all those places. It was a blast! My brother had been living out on the west coast for about 10 years and it gave us a wonderful time to catch up, which was a total bonus!
Smiles, Karen