I Believe in Gratitude by Lynne Moncrieff

Many moons ago I began my first Gratitude Journal, I was probably in my late 20s when I read Sarah Ban Breathnach’s Simple Abundance. On seeing PaperArtsy’s Everything Art EEA03, the words “I believe in gratitude” jumped out at me. This week I am sharing a simple A5 journal, a gratitude journal.

Supplies

PaperArtsy Everything Art Stamp Sets - EEA02, EEA03

Prima Finnabair Stamp Set - Don’t Forget To Fly

StencilGirl Stencil – 6”x6” Becoming

Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Gesso – White

Gel Medium

Black Stabilo Watersoluble Pencil (substitute with crayon or watercolour pencil)

Foam Brush

Paintbrush

Scissors 

Idea-ology Photo Booth, Ruler Ribbon

Washi Tape

Sharpie Black Pen

Sharpie White Paint Marker Pen - Fine

Extras:- Red Roisin Paper (substitute with any strong paper – kraft, etc), Re-cycled brown packing paper, Spotty Ribbon

Instructions

Dry brush Gesso onto cover of the notebook and onto red roisin paper.

Stamp Finnabair circles and Everything Art sentiment and abstract circles onto the prepared paper. Fussy cut the circles, adhering to the cover. Scribble around the circles with the watersoluble pencil, lightly adding water with fine paintbrush. 

Tear around the sentiment and circles. Create a focal with a Photo Booth image, the stamped elements, ribbon and washi tape. Doodle onto the Photo Booth image and add white paint pen dots to the circles. 

Onto a piece of re-cycled brown packing paper, stencil Be grateful. Open front cover of notebook and adhere this panel to the first page, adding pieces of washi tape. 

Until next time,

Wishes

Lynne