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Little Books of Words: Writing Words Part 1

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The house has a chill to it. Spring has turned cold again reminding me that nature is forever changing and shifting and moving forward. Spring reminds me that we need to be present in the now and not take for granted that because something has been labeled one way it will act in a certain way.

Not seasons, not people. We are all forever changing and shifting and growing.  Perhaps meeting ourselves (and those around us) new each time might open the door for magic.

I was inspired today to write a poem. I pulled out my little planner that is more journal than planner and jotted down a few small words. It was clear that this little poem of mine was perfect for my Little Book of Words so I jotted it down-my first entry. I would love to share it with you.

“As the Garden Grows…”
As the garden grows
some plants wither some plants bloom
some birds arrive some fly away
sun shines
rain falls
snow blankets the earth
all as
the garden grows.

What is in your little book of words? Please feel free to share below.

Until next time…

-Michele, aka The Dreaming Dilettante

 

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Little Books of Words: Making Your Book

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I love making books.

I especially love making books out of upcycled materials-namely cardboard boxes. I first learned to this from watching one of Jennibellie’s YouTube videos and I couldn’t believe that I could make a book using a cereal box. (I link to her channel in my resource section in the sidebar if you want to check it out-she has some amazing tutorials!

Over the years I have tried lots of ways. Some fancy, some simple. In fact I have gotten to a point where I can’t look at a box and think about weather or not it would make a great journal or not.

Yesterday I was looking at a box I had saved and thought it would be a perfect journal to make for my Little Books of Words series. If you aren’t familiar with that-check out the original post here.

Now I am not sure what this book will hold but I am thinking a bit of collage combined with some words. Maybe even collaged words? I don’t know but I had fun making it whether it’s going to hold poetry, collage or photos your journal can be totally unique to you.

Making the journal isn’t hard and you can use materials you already have on hand-especially ones you have rescued from your recycling bin. In this video I am showing you how to use a regular box as is for the journal but if you would like to see some options-if perhaps you don’t have a box ready to go-please comment below I would be happy to make a video for you.

If you make your own “Little Book of Words” please share it with me I would love to see it! Your book can hold anything-favorite quotes, fun things people said, lists of places you would like to go or things you would like to do-there are no limits. I hope you enjoy the video!


Until Next Time…

-Michele, aka The Dreaming Dilettante

Music by Joystock – https://www.joystock.org