are 1) sharing "the love" :) and 2) gratitude and focusing on the positive in life.
And while I am soooo enjoying this bloggy world that I have recently stumbled upon I feel this gives me the perfect opportunity to do both!!
And when better than to begin my giveaway of Joy Journals than the season to be joy-full! ( I say "begin" as I intend to make this giveaway a regular!! Well provided the demand is there!)
The Joy Journal is my take on the many forms "gratitude books" can come in...its aim is to be filled with all the things you are thankful for, what makes you smile, or your heart a -flutter. If you are a believer like myself on the power of thought then you can use this to document your dreams. If not, the simple pleasure of focusing on good things will lift your heart and the documented joy will be there to look back on and read in times where a pick-me-up is required :)
The thing I love most about my Joy Journals is that they are made from 100% recycled household paper. This journal has been made from envelopes, paper bags, my kiddies art doodles, road atlas, magazines, photocopy scraps, unused school book pages....
I've hand bound the pages together, there are 100 sides of paper to be used, doodled upon, photos/ pictures to be glued in.
There is lace/ ribbon/fabric flowers/ poly pocket pages. Its a VERY feely feely touchy touchy book! :)
There are tags that sit in little pockets, all to be adorned with what makes your heart siiiing!
So there we have it...my Joy Journal up for grabs.....if you are interested then please just leave a comment below. Follower or not, over the sea or just down the road...all are welcome :)
On the 24th Dec at 12.00 midday UK time I will be randomly picking the winner.
Good luck and a happy wonderful day to you! :)
OMG I ADORE this. Your Joy Journals (heart the name) are wonderful. So want one. :-) AND you can use these techniques to make your journal for week 4 of the Big Dreams, Small Wonders class. if you want to send me your technique, id be happy to link to it or feature it also as one of the lovely ways to make the journal for the class. *LOVE, LOVE, LOVE* xxx
ReplyDeletewow this is AMAZING to say the least I have been inspired lately seeing beautiful crafty things made 100% recycled .And your joy Journal is just such an Amazing project recycled and looks so PRETTY.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Happy Holidays
Lisa
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oh wow!!! what a wonderful journal...this looks wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - this is just so scrummy and stroke-able!! I love the fact it is 100% recycled and this journal is just what I need to start 2011 in a creative and positive way.
ReplyDeleteYou are very generous and if I was lucky enough to win I would treasure this journal and fill it with all things joyful. Love your blog and your art. xx
Oh Jenny I love it! So wonderful to have made it with recycled paper, awesome!
ReplyDeleteHope your ornament comes soon. The little tree you sent me is happily hanging on my tree. :)
♥Jenny
This is going to be the best Christmas gift to whomever gets the email stating they win it! It's absolutely gorgeous Jenny and there is no way I'd be able to say enough about it. I know anyone would love to fill it with amazing things.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I love about you is your open heart and willingness to share, it is a rare thing to find someone like you and I for one am completely blessed to count you in my circle of friends.
**Hugs**
Wow! What a delightful joy journal! It looks so joyful already and will be the perfect place to keep track of gratitude and joy! Love that it's all recycled, too.
ReplyDeleteLove it - what a great pick-me-up concept. :)
ReplyDeleteit is lovely and inspiring,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful journal! Like you, I am grateful to have recently stumbled across the world of blogs. Its so much fun and I never guessed how many friends I would make in this way. See I have an entry for a joy journal already ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful Idea...Inspiration is what you do Jenny and i just love your journal,I already feel blessed from having met you!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! I love the idea and really would benefit from making one - you have inspired me right when I needed it x
ReplyDeleteI love your journal - it's beautiful and I would love to win that one! So colourful and happy looking :o)
Interested??? Wow! yes please!
ReplyDeleteCount me in - I been following for a while and I love seeing your work
Gill
Spooky - you are in my head! I have a pile of old envelopes / abandoned drawings / paper bags set aside for just such a thing! I've never actually got around to doing it though (blushing).
ReplyDeletePlease count me in, then I can just enjoy it if I win, and maybe I'll get around to making one for someone else!? And if I don't win - I'm inspired to do it at least! x
What a really beautiful and generous giveaway--this has to be one of my favorites--Thank You!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Please let it be me!!! Just LOVELY jubbly!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring journal...I just love your message & the positive energy that you have filled it with...beautiful! ☮&♥
ReplyDeleteYou are so cool.
ReplyDeleteAnd talented.
Thank you for sharing your gifts and continuing to inspire!
xo
Kristin
I love it! The lace sold me ;)
ReplyDeletewow - what a great idea...every night I write down a word of gratitude for the day with a simple line drawing - your journal would be a great place to record those thoughts - what a fun idea
ReplyDeleteYou're a star Jenners! I love your journals - you really are an inspiring creative lady...and I love ya! :) xxx
ReplyDeleteOoooh Pick me.... Just down the road and I will make you a cup of tea. Bribery not the right approach ???
ReplyDeleteYour books are a lovely idea. It's good to remind yourself of happy thoughts and times.
WOW...this little book is so amazing, I would love to have this little book. I have so many things I could write in it..I love it..YOu are so creative..thank you for giving us the opportunity to take part in this
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome and pretty. I can't believe your giving it away! Whoever gets it will be filled with such joy and will have many things then to write in it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Jenny...I love your style. I did receive the ornament in the mail and really love it. It's been hanging on our tree since the day it arrived. Hope to keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny. First of all thank you for your lovely, generous comment this week. It was a bright spot in what has turned out to be a difficult week. I really need a gratitude journal!
ReplyDeleteGosh, this is so beautiful. Jenny, you are so generous!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful weekend, Ev
Just the ticket to cheer me up! Added to my side bar :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Jenny, I stopped by to thank you for the wonderful sewn Christmas tree that you sent to me for the exchange. To be honest, I had peeked at the ornaments on the Flickr site and had fallen in love with you...and to think that one was heading my way! Thank you also for the warm note that accompanied it as well as the wee bird. I'm one spoiled gal. Add to all this the chance to win your "Joy" journal....well, I'm now over the moon. Hugs and many thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've been directed your way by Anne at My Giant Strawberry & I'm so glad I was. Your joy journal looks absolutely gorgeous - the photos made me want to have it in my hands to explore. Journaling is my favourite thing and this journal looks like a dream for an addict like me :-)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to look around your blog. I shall definitely be back to enjoy again soon!
Kat :-)
Wow that's beautiful! Yes please I would love to win
ReplyDeleteJenny, I am absolutely loving your blog, and your amazing Joy Journal, but please don't put me in the draw as I feel it should go to someone who hasn't ever had a Jenny creation!
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed your trip to Jill and family, seems like chaos in the UK. Hope you have a wonderful fun Christmas!
Love Vicsxx