Paint a Notebook

I love notebooks, journals, planners, and all things paper, and I have a lot of them!….but I can always use another! So, after I saw Elyce Arons notebook, from Frances Valentine, on one of her reels I knew I had to recreate it! For some reason I can’t find a pic of hers anywhere, but I’ll keep looking.

I found this notebook on Amazon at a great price so it was an easy choice! I loved the way it looked originally too, but I decided to go for it and paint with acrylic pens and make it a piece of art!

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Painting with Acrylic Pens

This is the first time using acrylic pens so I was nervous at first but it so smoothly! I was surprised at how easy they were to use. Highly recommend trying them out! So many colors too!

I knew I wanted red flowers that resembled poppies so I went with red orange colors!

I’m so happy!

Once I got started I loved how easy it was, after the nerves went away anyway! I found out real fast that I needed to stay with the grain or the pen tip would catch on the flowers threads. I started outlining each flower, then did the same for the leaves. It took longer than I thought but in general it was pretty fast. I love projects that are fast but this one made me slow down a little…..

I enjoyed the process even more and stayed present with each stroke.

Things You’ll Need:

• Notebook
• Acrylic Pens
• Drop Cloth

This Painted Notebook project doesn’t need much except a notebook and acrylic pens. These are the ones I used, but there’s so many to choose from on Amazon, possibilities are endless.

Finishing Up!

As usual I get busy in the project and forget to take pictures! Not happy about that but I’ll continue to try to do better! I recommend trying this project, it would be a fun gift too, but this one is mine forever!

I love the size and colors! I painted the background more of a blue / green rather than the light blue and it really makes the flowers pop! And, the leaves got some love and more flair too!

What ya think!? I’m in love with this and I look forward to writing in it often! Not exactly sure what I’m using it for but I’m sure I’ll have fun figuring it out!

Let me know if you decide to make your own, and I’d love to see!

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Spring is the best time for a Bucket List

This month is all about fresh starts, soft mornings, and a little extra joy in the everyday. Use these stickers to create your own April Story – whether that’s getting outside more, reconnecting with what you love, or simply slowing down and being present.

How to Use:

• Add these to your planner, journal, or calendar
• Use them as gently reminders – not pressure
• Pick a few or do them all – there are no rules
• Pair with your favorite pens, highlighters, or washi

A Little Reminder: You don’t have to do everything to make this month meaningful. Choose what feels good, follow your energy, and let April meet you exactly where you are.

Purchase your very own sticker sheet from 9th&Mayne on Etsy

Our sticker sheet is a new twist on the original Bucket List, instead of a digital or printable version, they’re stickers for calendars, planners, journals, and more! I mean, look at them, aren’t they just the cutest! These are hand drawn and script is my handwriting.

Check out how I’m celebrating April below:

My April Bucket List:

1. Spring Cleaning Day – I’m scheduling my cleaning day for April 11th. I’m getting all the fun cleaning supplies, my favs are from the Meyers Rain line and room spray from Vidas Wax Works in Memories of Maine.
2. Make Lemonade: I’m using this Brazilian Lemonade recipe, because why not?! You can find the recipe on Eat. Desert. Snack.
3. April Flowers: I’m just gonna say it, Costco has the best floral bouquets for the price! I But, nothing beats buying flowers from a farmers market! I can usually make my floral bouquets to last 3 weeks or so using what I learned years ago from Sego Lily’s Flower Farms email list.
4. Play in the Rain: We’ve had a very dry fall and winter so we’re hoping for a wet April! When it does rain, hopefully this week!, I will be feeling the drops on my face and probably will take my dog on a walk.
5. Plant Something New: The ladies in my extended family are green thumbs for sure, I did not get that gene, I got the ‘purchase flowers gene’. So, that being said, I’d like to plant something, grow it and enjoy it. My intention is to purchase Paper Whites and grow them in my house so I’m less likely to kill it. I’m inspired by one of my very fav blogs, Jenny Steffens.
6. Make a Playlist:
7. Enjoy Ice Cream: I enjoy ice cream! Tillamook Rocky Road is at the top of the list! I’m keeping the ‘homemade’ vibe so I’m using Creations By Kara Rocky Road Ice Cream recipe.
8. Be Creative: I have plenty of creative projects waiting on me but there’s one project that I’ve been postponing, painting creatively like Amanda Evanston with acrylic paints. I LOVE here style! I’m a watercolor or digital girl so this is a little stretch for me. I have several canvases to paint at once, Amanda would be so proud. hahaha!
9. Write a Letter, or two: I love making cards and the plan is to send one or two out a month but it gets shoved off my to do list. This month I’m sending a note to two people using a handmade card – I’m working on it.
10. Romanticize Your Morning: I’ve been doing this for a while; simple mornings with little routines and my favorite is sipping Crio Bru – my fav is Highlander Grogg!…for now anyway.
11. Feel the Sun on Your Face: When I feel the sun on my face, it brings me into the present moment. I look forward to those tiny moments, they bring me so much joy in this season of life. Even the sun on my bare arm in the car can have a simple effect on me.
12. Buy a New Top: I’m still decided on this one but I’m sure I’ll have fun looking for the right top for April!

Cheers to a fun April!!

Do you love a Bucket List? Leave a comment below .

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