My Sparkbook

I have completed my Sparkbook! Did you make one? Were you inspired to make one anyway?

Before I tackle my front entryway/porch project I decided to make my Sparkbook so I could collect all my ideas and inspirations in it.

I purchased a nice sketch book in plain black. I really liked the black and white polka dot one that HOME Made Simple had, but I decided on a plain one that I could embellish myself. I also decided to use paper tabs instead of fabric swatches since I don't have any fabric here to use.

I opted for Martha Stewart's pretty paper tented place cards. They were perfect in size and they had a blank spot for the label. Because they are cardstock and folded, they make extra sturdy tabs.

I then added some scrapbook paper embellishments and "Karol's Sparkbook" as the title along with "2008". Just incase I decide to make one next year.

Be Inspired, make a Sparkbook! -Karol

Sparkbook!

Forget about the Pot Roast I was going to share about! I'll save that for some other time.

I just received my email update from HOME Made Simple. I just love this idea! It is more than a planner. It is a book of inspirations. I love it!

In drawing graphics, I have begun making an idea board in PSP. I will begin with colors "swatches" and maybe photographs of things I want to draw. This keeps me inspired as I am drawing.

HOME Made Simple has done just this with a journal. It is called a Sparkbook. Here's what they have to say about it:

There are so many things that we experience, read or hear about in our daily lives that “spark” inspiration. We make promises to ourselves to remember these little details but as we get busy it’s easy to move on and forget, even with the best of intentions. What if you had a useful planning tool as your designated place to store and organize all those “sparks” of inspiration?

Isn't that great?! Click on the picture or HERE to go to HOME Made Simple's site and read more about starting your Sparkbook. I am starting one this week!

Be Inspired! -Karol