an inspiration book
Like everyone else, I get quite a few magazines and am always tearing pages out for "later"...but putting them together in some sort of form just never seems to happen. When I saw this vintage pleasure post about inspiration books, I loved it...thrifty, easy, and cute. I bought a book at the thrift store (it's a nice new one with those "uneven" page edges), removed the dust jacket, and added a pretty paper to cover the binding. And the best part...did you know that a crop-a-dial will punch through a book cover? I punched a hole in the front and back covers and added a big eyelet. I don't have a ribbon in it yet but, when the book is full, I can tie it closed.
After putting the outside together, I went through my pile of loose "inspirations" and glued them into the pages of the book....no filing system, no order...just a little surprise on every page.
Love your inspiration book idea. Right now my magazine clippings, etc are inside a vintage wicker picnic basket. I sit and dig through when I need a little comfort boost.
I really like your litle suitcase. Very intriging.
Amy
Posted by:Amy | September 07, 2007 at 01:23 PM
this is such a great idea - thanks for bringing it to our attention! what a great way to use old books and frame all the inspiration! i do happen to have a binder with pages already organized, but i think i'm going to try this idea, too!
Posted by:crystal | September 07, 2007 at 01:30 PM
oh i love that. i must do that. i must i must. lol.
Posted by:jeanetta | September 07, 2007 at 02:42 PM
oh, that IS a great idea! I've been keeping my inspiration clippings in 3-ring binders, with pretty paper on the cover & binding.
is the photo of yourself a new addition? it's nice to see you!
Posted by:tracy gottschlich | September 07, 2007 at 05:50 PM
It's a great idea! Just like Tracy, I have 3-ring binders chock full of things.
Posted by:Junie Moon | September 07, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Did you make the suit case also? If you did can you take a picture to show all of what is inside. That, is a great idea!! I looks great in a room and has a secret purpose inside! I like it!
Posted by:Miss Paula | September 07, 2007 at 08:39 PM
I love the clippings book! I started one last year and have been slowly adding bits and pieces to it. Sometimes i paint the page so the words barely peek through. You can do several at a time and use freezer paper between pages so they wont stick! Love the new picture!
Posted by:Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | September 08, 2007 at 07:35 PM
I just found your site and I am in love....I have a "girl crush" on you. Love the blog and will visit often.
Posted by:Karen Ross Smith | September 08, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Here's another vote for seeing the inside of the suitcase of mystery!
Posted by:Mary Ann | September 09, 2007 at 07:48 PM
What a fun idea! I rip things out of magazines all the time, only to imediately lose them.
~ Lisa
Posted by:Red Zinnia | September 10, 2007 at 07:38 AM
I love your book and that page in your photograph is very inspiring! I have 3 different books for inspiration. I think I have a problem...
Posted by:Jen | September 12, 2007 at 07:49 AM
I have a couple inspiration notebooks, too ... haven't looked through them in awhile and will have to pull them out again. I just used a couple spiral-bound notebooks, but I love the idea of using a regular old book ... seeing the words behind the pics is so fun!
Posted by:Jennifer | September 12, 2007 at 07:56 AM
your book is adorable. i just recently bought a book to do the same thing. i have all of my pictures torn out of magazines just waiting to be pasted.
Posted by:amy j | September 13, 2007 at 04:24 PM
I have that papercraft suitcase picture too. That is like 6 years old now .. but it still loks like a great idea to me.
Posted by:Bitter Betty | September 20, 2007 at 11:10 PM