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Stamp-A-Faire 2018: Green Thumb Garden Journal with Heather Nichols

August 25, 2018      Papertrey Ink      60 Comments

“Documenting your garden, no matter how big or small, will let you look back year after year to see how your garden has grown. In this class you will learn how to assemble a Traveler’s Journal with a fabric cover and three inserts that will be perfect for documenting your gardening experiences.”

Instructions:

  1. Assemble the Traveler’s Journal: Passport cover using 2 layers of fabric (attached wrong sides together with fusible web and stitched around the outside edge) and the instructions in THIS VIDEO. THIS VIDEO
  2. Assemble 3 booklets using the Traveler’s Journal: Passport Page Blanks using the instructions in THIS VIDEO.
  3. Add garden photos and journaling to the booklets and embellish using the Traveler’s Journal Garden Notes stamp set & dies and Seed Packet II die.

Supplies:

  • STAMPS: Traveler’s Journal: Garden Notes (SAF 2018 Kit)
  • INK: True Black, Fresh Snow, Prairie Grass
  • PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, kraft, Traveler’s Journal: Passport Page Blanks
  • DIES: Traveler’s Journal: Garden Notes (SAF 2018 Kit), Traveler’s Journal: Passport Cover, Seed Packet II (SAF 2018 Kit)
  • OTHER: colored pencils, fabric, fusible web, eyelets, Traveler’s Journal: white elastic cord, Rustic Jute button twine, sewing machine (optional), white address labels, typewriter

CLICK HERE to visit Heather’s blog

CLICK HERE to view our live broadcast from Cincinnati!

  • Now it’s your turn!  Create a journal project.  You can choose to re-create the exact project from Heather above or design your own using the same concepts. Your project must also incorporate at least one Papertrey product.
  • Post your project on your blog, in your gallery, Instagram or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
  • Add your project to the InLinkz list below.
  • You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 30th, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. One project per person please.

  • One randomly selected winners will be chosen from all of the InLinkz entries on this post on Thursday, August 30th. The winner will be posted on our Stamp-A-Faire 2018 Winners Page after 9pm ET on Thursday night .  The randomly selected winner will get a $20 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
  • One randomly selected winner will be chosen from the comments of this post on Thursday as well. You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 3oth to add your comment and be eligible to win. The randomly selected winner will get a $10 PTI gift certificate.

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  1. Victoria h says

    August 25, 2018 at 4:44 PM

    I really like the idea of a garden journal. Capturing the beauty throughout the year and remembering the names.

    Reply
  2. Nancy M says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:25 PM

    Heather had people using tools they’d never used before – eyelet setters, sewing machines and even irons. She opened up a whole new world for people!

    Reply
  3. Kim Heggins says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    So sweet…love this idea to use for my hubby’s garden!

    Reply
  4. Rema DeLeeuw says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:56 PM

    I love this idea! Will have to try.

    Reply
  5. Sharon D says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    I thought this would be more complicated and difficult, but it is very doable!

    Reply
  6. Becky Green says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL, Heather! What a NICE journal you’ve created! I LOVE that you used material, it will wear better throughout the year!!!! 😉

    Reply
  7. Linda Craig says

    August 25, 2018 at 6:44 PM

    I enjoyed seeing you put the journal together. I am not a gardener but I can think of other journaling ideas that could be used.

    Reply
  8. Kathy Mc says

    August 25, 2018 at 6:54 PM

    After seeing this, Heather, I just might tackle making five travel journals for my September trip with my Boston Buddies. Thanks for all the tips and details!

    Reply
  9. Greta H says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful journal!

    Reply
  10. Teresa C says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    Heather’s Traveler’s Journal dies have long been favorites of mine!!
    ❤

    Reply
  11. Donna Gourley says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    I hadn’t made one of these journals before today, so thanks for the inspiration Heather. I’m not really sure what I’ll “journal” but it’s given me something think about. I might even make one of these for my granddaughter.

    Reply
  12. Carmela Douglas Hubler says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:11 PM

    Love the journal and it could be used for so many things!!

    Reply
  13. Susan Beauchaine says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    Didn’t think I wanted to make one but when you said I could make a paper one…it was fun!

    Reply
  14. Nancy Penir says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:39 PM

    What a beautiful way to remember and journal a year’s worth of gardening. Lovely, Heather! Can’t wait to give this a try.

    Reply
  15. Isabel Z says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:02 PM

    What a beautiful keepsake.

    Reply
  16. Jill A says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    What a neat way to capture your garden or even a special trip or event.

    Reply
  17. Helen F. says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:44 PM

    This is such a fun way to keep track of your flower and vegetable garden plantings. I have three dear friends who are Master Gardeners ~ I plan to make a Garden Notes Journal as a gift for each of them!
    Thanks for the great idea, Heather 🙂

    Reply
  18. Pat Ackley says

    August 25, 2018 at 10:10 PM

    I kept a Garden journal years ago. It was just a plain, old notebook, but I wrote in it every day. How I would have loved a pretty Journal like this!

    Reply
  19. Noelle says

    August 25, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    My garden journal would be sad, I’m not a good gardener. But I love seeing your sweet journals!

    Reply
  20. JuneW says

    August 25, 2018 at 11:19 PM

    Such a great way to share a memory, can’t wait to finish my journal! Really enjoyed Stamp-a-faire! Thanks to everyone.

    Reply
  21. Terri Trotter Earley says

    August 26, 2018 at 12:29 AM

    It will feel great to get another scrapbook page done

    Reply
  22. Susan W. says

    August 26, 2018 at 1:45 AM

    Cute idea! I am a former scrapbooker, so I am used to making smaller albums for special events/occasions. BUT I have not made one in a very long time. >.<

    Reply
  23. LR says

    August 26, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    Great job, Heather! I love your journal. I want to try making some of these! They can be used for so many things! Thanks for the instructions and inspiration!

    Reply
  24. Janet Goshorn says

    August 26, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful project. Thanks for the links on your blog on how to do the twine and elastic portions.

    Reply
  25. Melissa S. says

    August 26, 2018 at 9:03 AM

    Nice way to journal your garden and how it grew this year, what to try next year, and maybe how to do it better in the future.

    Reply
  26. Leigh Penner says

    August 26, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    Lovely!

    Reply
  27. Super Stick Chick says

    August 26, 2018 at 12:43 PM

    Wonderfully inspiring! Love to garden, so this is prefect! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  28. Lori B says

    August 26, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    I love the idea of a garden journal! The fabric cover is beautiful, but since I don’t sew, mine will have to be paper.

    Reply
  29. rachel says

    August 26, 2018 at 2:55 PM

    I have only had time to watch partial clips of the videos. I have been skimming through them. But even just seeing a small portion has been inspirational.

    Reply
  30. Aunt Min says

    August 26, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    I loved this! I created 2 of my own little Kraft insert journals along with the Live Demo.

    Reply
  31. CathyL says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    This journal is a great way to remember your garden from year to year.

    Reply
  32. Paula e says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    Lovely journal! I’m not a gardener, but could easily adapt this for another use. Thanks, Heather!

    Reply
  33. Luanne Ford says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:55 PM

    Thank you Heather for teaching how to do these! I’m ready to print and add pictures from this weekend!

    Reply
  34. storymusicgirl says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:59 PM

    I have lots of garden pics that I should probably put into a little album/journal like this at some point!

    Reply
  35. Annette Gordon says

    August 26, 2018 at 6:58 PM

    I just love the journal. I am so going to miss living on a farm with acrs of garden!

    Reply
  36. Christine Lawlor says

    August 26, 2018 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful journal Heather! I look forward to trying this concept with the Field Notes set!

    Reply
  37. Keri H says

    August 26, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    I overstuffed my first booklet. Hoping to get it right on my second try. Can’t wait to get creative with this challenge. Might even use some of my handmade paper! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Shelly S says

    August 26, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    Prior to my kiddos being born…my flowers were the stars of my life. I used to do something similar to this journal but not in such a decorative way. I love all the little embellishments Heather adds to her journals.

    Reply
  39. Becky K says

    August 26, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    Heather, thanks for the fun project – I LOVE your style!!

    Reply
  40. Jeni says

    August 26, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    You always make the cutest journals. I’m thinking about doing something like this for our trip to Ireland in a year & a half. Maybe if I start now, I can have the actual journal part ready to go 🙂

    Reply
  41. Elena Chen says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:38 AM

    I’ve been wanting to create a garden journal with my kids. Thank you for the ideas!

    Reply
  42. Helen F says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    A truly inspiring project, Heather! A journal is a wonderful way to keep track of your garden – real and wish lists! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas!

    Reply
  43. Tracey says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:16 AM

    I just ordered some of the journal inserts so I’ll be excited to get them and create some fun little journals. The small size seems so manageable for little events that don’t require a ton of photos and journaling.

    Reply
  44. Marilyn G says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    This was so fun to make. I really didn’t expect to be sewing, but had a great time doing all the different pieces. Can’t wait to fill it up with all my photos from the weekend’s event.

    Reply
  45. Catherine Milne says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:07 PM

    I love the use of the stamp set to enhance the pictures. I really should document my adventures better and these journals are edging me closer to making memory journals of some sort.

    Reply
  46. Cynthia C. says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:12 PM

    I have to admit that I didn’t get the journal thing, but having made one, it’s a really nice minibook. Can’t wait to fill mine up!

    Reply
  47. Josiane says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:27 PM

    I have taken bookbinding classes before, but I was still surprised at how easy it was to make Heather’s journal. I can’t wait to make more.

    Reply
  48. karen b says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    I love this idea, I will be making several of these this week!

    Reply
  49. Sandy Dayhoff says

    August 28, 2018 at 1:52 PM

    Didn’t have a chance to make one of these yet, but I’m seeing some really cute ideas!

    Reply
  50. Betty Neville says

    August 29, 2018 at 1:23 AM

    Wonderful project! Thank you for the ideas!

    Reply
  51. Erin says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    Sooooo many possibilities, thanks for the ideas.

    Reply
  52. DIANA L. says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    I always love seeing your journal projects Heather

    Reply
  53. lainey says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:02 AM

    What a cute idea!

    Reply
  54. Denise Breimeir says

    August 29, 2018 at 4:34 PM

    I just love this garden journal, Heather! Thank you for the inspiration and for leading this class at Stamp-A-Faire. Early this Spring I planned to make a large size garden journal of my flowers this year, and it never happened. So I was so excited to see this mini journal as a Stamp-a-Faire project! Perfect way to finish out the summer! I finished my journal last night and now I have a little keepsake of my garden this year. So fun!

    Reply
  55. Tammy W says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:05 PM

    Such a great idea for a garden journal, perhaps next year. Love seeing everyone’s projects! They all look awesome!

    Reply
  56. Marilyn in Michigan says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    What a great project, Heather!

    Reply
  57. Dawn Y. says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:48 PM

    Oh, Heather! This was such a fun project! Thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration and tutorial. I watched your livestream for a second time while I created my very first Traveler’s Journal. My journal is called ‘Grown with Love’ and is all about my Herb and Tea Garden. There are pages for lists of Herbs for Tea and Culinary Herbs and so much more. What a perfect way to finish up Stamp-A-Faire 2018. Heartfelt thanks for all the ways that you inspire me, Heather! ?

    Reply
  58. AOK says

    August 30, 2018 at 6:03 AM

    I loved this project Heather. Your video tutorials were super easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your wonderful inspiration and creativity at SAF 2018.

    Reply
  59. Carrie P says

    August 30, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    Absolutely love this project! Now, I just need to get my hands on those passport dies!

    Reply
  60. Karen Briguglio says

    August 30, 2018 at 7:34 AM

    I am so attracted to these sweet little notebooks. I love them!
    Karen

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Do you ever sit down to craft and just want someth Do you ever sit down to craft and just want something simple yet full of meaning? The This is Big Sentiments: Thinking of You stamp is one of my new favorites! The big, bold words do all the talking. And when you pair it with the Into the Blooms: Coneflowers die? Instant cheerful vibes!

I love how this pair makes it so easy to create a thoughtful card in no time. Just layer your blooms, stamp your words, and you’ve got a card that’s simple but so heartfelt. 💌

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🎄 Christmas in July • Day 9 🎄 There’s s 🎄 Christmas in July • Day 9 🎄

There’s something so magical about a handmade card that sparkles just right—and this one has it all! ✨ Our elegant deer take center stage, embossed for a subtle shimmer that catches the light beautifully. And just look at those gem-studded antlers! 😍 With delicate snowflakes, soft texture, and a classic holiday sentiment, this card brings warmth, joy, and a touch of winter wonder to every mailbox.

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Nothing makes me happier than sending a little cel Nothing makes me happier than sending a little celebration in the mail and the Here’s to You Stamp Set is the perfect way to do it. I love how it turns a simple card into a cheerful toast, whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, or just a sweet “thinking of you” moment. It’s such a fun reminder that even when we’re apart, there’s always something to celebrate together. So here’s to you, and here’s to all the happy cards still to come! 🥂

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I always reach for the Reflections: Romans 8 Mini I always reach for the Reflections: Romans 8 Mini Stamp Set when I want to send a card that truly lifts someone’s spirit. These uplifting words of faith and hope are perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones who could use a reminder of strength during life’s ups and downs. It is such a powerful reminder of strength and hope so it's perfect for sharing all year long.

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🎄 Christmas in July • Day 8 🎄 Clean, clas 🎄 Christmas in July • Day 8 🎄

Clean, classic, and full of festive charm — this design proves that simple can still be stunning. The bold ornament anchors the design, while the bright holiday greenery adds that pop of color and seasonal cheer. And here’s the part we love: the Merry Christmas sentiment is die cut directly from the stamped panel, then popped up to create dimension without losing the flow of the design. It’s subtle, clever, and gives the card a polished, professional touch. Add a few scattered sequins finish it off with just the right touch of sparkle.✨

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For those of us who love adding a little life to o For those of us who love adding a little life to our cards, the Feathered Friends 13 Die is a total favorite. 🐦 This layered little bird brings instant personality to your projects with just a few cuts and some creative color choices. Whether you go bold or soft, simple or detailed, every combination brings out its charm. Layer the wings, perch it among florals, or let it steal the show; this feathered friend is ready to make someone smile!

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There’s just something so magical about butterfl There’s just something so magical about butterflies on a card.🦋 With the Elegant Edges: Butterflies Die your borders look like they’re ready to take flight. It brings that light, whimsical feel to your designs and looks gorgeous layered with florals or simple stamped sentiments. I love how it frames a simple sentiment so beautifully with its soft details and elegant edges.

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Can't wait for you to experience how lovely it'll be on your finished cards.

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