VIDEO: Handmade Quick Journals with Large Embossing Folders

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How was your New Year's? With the exception of some close by neighbors who apparently are in charge of the fireworks display at the Olympics, ours was quiet, like I like it. 

I even made a completely original blackeyed pea dish that I LOVE SO MUCH - and I HATE blackeyed peas. The secret is to remove the evil spirits, by soaking your rinsed and drained BEPs in boiling hot water (off stove) with 1 TBS. baking soda! It's AMAZING the difference this makes. 

Then I concocted a cooked dish with chickpeas and jalapenos and spices that was TO DIE FOR. I was astonished that I loved it because I can detect a blackeyed pea funk at 1 part per billion and it just wasn't there after the baking soda evil spirit removal! I will definitely be making it again. I think I took good notes too!

I have a new video for you today on a SUPER simple handmade journal using this gorgeous large embossing folder, vinyl paint, Dina Wakley paint and a journal stapler. It's so easy it's nearly criminal. 

This is such a fun gift that looks fancy but it's not, or you can just keep it yourself for your car notes, true crime notes or your list of grievances!

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Here's the video - wait until you see how easy this is:

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Do you have a New Year's traditional food or ritual? I'd love to hear about it. Loveyameanitbye.

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