A few years back I read this fun book called How to Make a Journal of Your Life. It exposed me to the idea of incorporating visual and verbal art in to one journal; don't just write your short story draw your images to accompany it in the very same book. It's been something I've always thought of from time to time but I never got around to putting it into action. And now, through entering the blogosphere I've been discovering just how fun it really is to mix visual images with words. So, yesterday I decided that it was finally time to introduce my words to my drawings and to make a go at cohabitation. Easier said than done. Being the lover of books and paper that I am, I decided that I needed a new journal - a fresh start for a fresh adventure. And I can't just use any old journal either. I don't want one that's already been decorated. I'm a print maker; I wanna decorate my own! Well, do you know how hard it is to find a blank journal in this town? They don't exist. They only thing I could find was a kraft colored spiral notebook, but I'm not really a spiral notebook kind of gal. I want a bound journal. I did revisit the cereal box journal that I talked about a little while back. Problem is my sewing machine is old and tired and I'd like a journal with far more than 16 pages. So, that's out. Then I thought why not recover a composition notebook with parcel post paper. That would be the perfect journal size. Problem is that the paper is so darn thin my inks would run through several pages at a time.
So today, while I was supposed to share gorgeous pictures of my newly decorated journal and tips of how to personalize each page that would leave everyone ouu'ing and ahh'ing at the cuteness of it, I've got nothing. And because I've got nothing when I really want something I've decided to enlist your help and reward you accordingly. If, over the course of your online browsing, you come across a plain bound book ready for personalization and under $20 leave the link, your email and your favorite card from Birdcage Cards' shop in the comment section below. Whoever finds the perfect journal for me first- the one that I end of buying - will receive their favorite note card and a matching bookmark for free.
Here's the fine print: The contest will end Thursday, June 11th at midnight and be announced the following Friday. If no one finds the perfect journal for me (one that I'm willing to buy) I will pick a winner from whoever came the closest to meeting my requirements. Each person is allowed to leave up to 2 links per comment but no more. Your favorite note card from Birdcage Cards' shop can be from a set but if you are the winner, you will receive just one note card from that set. It is okay to pick your favorite note card from the new summer line even if it has yet to be listed in the shop.
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Citrus Wishing Buds Note Card
This week's 
The butterfly image was hand printed with pigment inks, in either petal pink, marigold yellow or sky blue. Then, before the ink had time to dry, I set it with embossing powder and heat embossed each card to give it a glossy raised effect. By using a creamy white 90lb paper instead of a bright white the tone of the card becomes delicate, soft and relaxing - which is just the way I feel when I spot a real swallowtail.
Each card is 3 3/4" x 5 1/8" and comes with its own matching envelope and while listed as a single card, if you would like a mixed set please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to accommodate. Well, that's all for now. I've got lots of paper goodies to make! Have a happy weekend!
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3. I want to watch the water boil in this gorgeous 
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