Inspiration from an Old Dictionary

While cleaning out a room today, getting ready for a total re-do, I found an old dictionary that I could not put in the giveaway pile. Since I enjoy journaling and recycling old books, I took a break from my cleaning to search for inspiration on how to use the old dictionary. I found this video, and I can hardly wait to finish my cleaning project to create a book of art from the old dictionary.

One of the first discovery on my internet search is a video packed full of great ideas and tips. I will use this video for inspiration. Take a break from your busy schedule and see for yourself why I am so excited to have found this! Thank you Vintage Junk Journals.

Documented Life Projects by “Found on Brighton”

I also discovered “Found on Brighton.” This website, created by Mary Brack of Toledo, Ohio, focuses on vintage home decor and art, including altered book journals. Found on Brighton features beautiful examples and easy to follow tutorials. I especially like the section titled Documented Life Projects. Be sure to visit Mary and tour her digital home.

Do you journal?

Do you create journals from old books? Let me know if you have inspirational ideas on how to use my old dictionary! Share your ideas and photos so we will all learn from one another.

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I have treasured journals that belonged to my mother. She wrote about everyday life and penned her beautiful, heartfelt prayers. “My Mother’s Journals: A Gift of Love.” We never know how life can change in a moment’s time and the things we leave behind have a healing and nurturing impact on those we love. Keep a journal. I am so thankful my mother did!

Just a Thought: When my children were small, the day to day challenge of being a young mother often sent me in tears to the rocking chair on my porch. I would write and through my journaling and prayers, I often found the answers and the strength to pull myself up by my “bootstraps” and try again. Today, reading what I wrote during those times, I laugh at myself for what I thought at the moment was important. At the time, I did not have the knowledge or the experience to know what mattered. Without my journals, I am not sure I would remember the challenges I faced during early motherhood. My prayer has always been that my children would remember the things I did right and forget my failures. When there is so much good in life, and we have many wonderful memories, we all tend to forget. Thankful for the memories that are documented!