Bookmarks and Journals

A few months ago,  I made some bookmarks and journals for gifts.

I took photos to share with you, and then forgot about them.

But I found them yesterday!

 I upcycled a tailor's tape measure I found at Target.  

I love this color, but they also had pink.

I made bird's nest charms from tutorials I saw at Just Something I Made (she has an amazing collection of tutorials on her blog).

 I made this one based on Andrea Singarella's beautiful inspiration.

It was frustrating, because I'm finding
I need to order good craft supplies online because
stores like Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric
have a really terrible selection. Terrible.

It turned out ok, but I would love to order some
better supplies in the future and try again.

 I bought these small journals at Target's Dollar Spot,
and just added some stamped charms.

 Target also had these little chevron bags, which I used to wrap the journal.

It turned out to be a pretty cute gift for $2.00 plus supplies I already had.

For more gift inspiration, here is my Pinterest Board for Gift ideas.