Weekend Update, Notebook Edition

 

Well, my stack of notebooks got a little shorter this weekend.  I covered a few, inspired by Dawn's use of the burlap ribbon as a binding. (And with her blessing, thanks my friend!)

 

My favorite paper is this chalkboard print from the Hob Lob.  The lawn mower paper makes
 a nice garden journal.

 

How about this for decorating notes and ideas...

 This one is cute, if you can see it. (What's with Picasa?) I amazed my hubby by covering the holes side of the cover too.  The trick, remove the wire, glue down your paper and repunch the holes.  The wire goes back in with a few spins, you just have to straighten the end that is usually bent a little.

I did each inside cover a little differently.  Here's  my favorite old dictionary pages...I'm only on I.

So many vintage pages left for crafting.

I got in a little thrifting, and found a bag of spoons I plan to pound and hammer into garden markers.

I bought two of these plates, pretty for serving a cake or tea sandwiches.

I've got a project for these clipboards.  I once passed up a box full at a rummage sale, not knowing what to do with them.  Now,  I am trying to find enough for me and our son Jon. 

I saw a photo of a wall filled with clipboards...you can change whatever is on them in a second.  Especially great for a photographer like Jon to display his work or inspiration.

 

Looks like real wood...thought the measuring tape was a nice touch.  I'm not finished yet, you saw my stack.

A quiet weekend...oh and I forgot, a quick trip to Colorado.  ;-)  I couldn't sleep Saturday night, so I took a virtual trip, and visited all of my favorite sights.  The Maroon Belles, Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs and the John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen, of course,  all on the web.  During the day I rarely take the time to search the web, but in the middle of the night, when the house was asleep, it was like being in Colorado again.  Reading other people's reviews, seeing photos and YouTube videos...I even looked for the place I stayed in Aspen when I was 19, yes it's still there, and I hope to stay there again someday.  I did get back to sleep, but it was a cool thing to do. (I know that millions of people are surfing the web all night, but for me, I usually go to bed and sleep.) Thanks to my husband for tackling the dreaded taxes, taking care of some car maintenance and giving blood this weekend.  A hero and a good sport! Now to start another busy week.

Have a great day my friends.