Going Postal 2013: A quick way to add an authentic feel to a travel journal

Hi, hi.

In my recent posts all about my '30 Postcards to Myself' project I've suggested how the idea would easily translate into a travel journal ... but today's project is adds a vintage postal theme in an even easier way!

It's just a regular notebook, covered in patterned papers, with a washi-tape spine ... and a scattering of vintage stamps for an added touch of authenticity.

Maybe you could:

•  use the idea on a travel planner before you head off on a trip to record your own holiday plans ...
• or take it with you to record your experiences as you travel
• or make one as a gift to a non-crafty globe-trotter ...
• the notebook could be decked out with stamps before the trip ... or else it could develop naturally over time with a stamp being purchased and stuck down in each new destination along the way!

 

If you're looking for some new old stamps to create with:

• I'm currently working on some 'instant' stamp collections [themed and colour-coordinated selections] which will be added to my shop next week sometime.
• If there's a particular theme or country you'd like me to look out for for a bespoke collection - just let me know and I'll see if I can be of help.

See you soon.

Julie :-)

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If you join in with a posty post of your own:

• let your readers know you're Going Postal [a few words of introduction is fine];
• link up to my blog or the Going Postal Pinterest board
• then - if you use Pinterest please consider pinning it to one of your own boards, link me up, and I'll 're-pin' it.
• but - if you DON'T use Pinterest drop by here or my Facebook page and leave a link to your postal-themed project or story before Oct 27th and I'll add you to the board for all to share your contribution.

Any problems or questions - just get in touch. :-)