Nov 23 2008
Making Memories Spiral Journaling Books {C’est Bon}
One new product from 2008 that I’ve really loved is the Making Memories Spiral Journaling Books. The fun scrappy office style is so “in” right now and I love how many different ways you can use them. Designed for the scrapbooking market to allow scrapbookers a quick and fun journaling space, these little tear-away sheets are also the perfect size to use on cards and altered projects. As you can see…I’m more than a little addicted to collecting them!

What I love about them…
- perfect size to use on cards as well as layouts
- fun die-cut edges
- lots of variety in each pack
- great for stamping on
- many of the designs include lines that make it easy to space writing
- love the texture the”notebook” edge gives
- great variety of shapes
- easy to find at your local scrapbook store
- one package goes a long way
- coordinate perfectly with other Making Memories products in the line
- available in almost every Making Memories line releases as they have been so popular
- designs are extremely easy to incorporate with other product on the market
- inexpensive - price approx. $5.00 US (6.50-7.50 CDN) for thirty pages…$.17 a page
Ideas for Using Journal Sheets
- write your journaling on them…of course!
- stamp images on them
- stamp sentiments
- apply rub-on transfers
- use as an anchor for your embellishments…cluster together on the sheet
- layer under another layer
- trim off the “notebook” edge if you want a cleaner look
Pink Christmas

I created this non-traditional color scheme Christmas design using one of the Making Memories Journal Sheets. By simply stamping on it…I got a fun scrappy look.
Supply List:
Stamps:
-Family Tree (Classic Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Poinsettia (Classic Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Aged Sheet Music Scrapblock™ by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink:
-white pigment ink by Clearsnap
-Burnt Umber Palette ink by Stewart Superior
-Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper:
-blush Red Dark by Prism
-Natural Smooth by Prism
Other:
-felt die-cut by Prima
-flowers and snowflakes by Prima
-ribbon by Creative Impressions
-rhinestones by MAMBI
-velvet by Melissa Frances
-Spiral Journaling Book by Making Memories
A few more…(These designs are all from my blog. Click on the image to enlarge)
Where to Find Them…
- local scrapbook store…I like to support my local store and they carry a good variety of them
- on-line stores…try a goggle search
Quick Tip: This product moves fast so if you see it…buy it right away so you are not disappointed!
I hope you enjoyed this little peek into one of my favorite products! Have a wonderful Sunday!












Great ideas. Thanks Julia!
I can’t believe I’ve never thought of using them on cards! LOL, I love them on my layouts though - so now you’ve inspired me to try something new!
Great post Julia - thanks for all the inspiration.
Your pink christmas card is simply stunning Julia. well done.
Thanks for sharing your secret with us - I always love your cards and now I know where I can gets me some of those goodies to use of my cards.
Luv Sandie
Wonderful write up Julia…you bad enabler! Love all your samples…just wish I could pull off that fabulous shabby chic look you’re famous for. Mine look like messes when I try it!
Never would have thought to use them on cards, too cute, and the snowflake is soooo pretty!
Love all your uses of the journaling pages! Thanks for all the ideas!