Look out America I am coming over…. Yay! I am very excited to leave in 64 days {not like I am counting lol} for a very exciting holiday with my most favourite people in the world to…… Disney World! I have been to Disney World before in 99’ with my Big Sister {Terrianne}, we had travelled through the West Coast and South of America before arriving in Orlando and as soon as we arrived we rang our Mum to tell her to get on a plane to join us, she did not and has always regretted not coming over.
Forward 11 years: I am turning 30 {OMG} this year and I wanted to go on a little holiday to celebrate this BIG birthday, I was think just going to the Hunter Valley of NSW not to far away, going overseas had on even entered my mind…..until….. one day in early January when Mum and I were driving home from one of my doctors appointments, I was a little quite just thinking about “stuff” when Mum very calmly asked what I thought about going to America instead of the Hunter Valley! Let me think…..YES…. that’s a great idea! The only thing that stopped me from screaming at the stop of my voice with excitement was the fact I had my 5 year old niece {Bailey} in the backseat and she could not know yet! Mum had not spoken to anyone else, if Bailey knew everyone would know! as it is she is now telling everyone that she meets she is going to see Mickey Mouse and Snow White {Cute}
We are now all booked for the most amazing trip, I am so excited to be going with my Mum {finally} and even better my two little nieces who I LOVE more then anything in this world Bailey who is 5 and Ebony who is 1 are going to lose their mind! The only part I am not looking forward to in the flight over with the kids! I have always had the belief that everything has a reason and everything has a time, my Mum will much more enjoy this trip with her daughters and her Grandkids. I have made this gorgeous travel journal for Mum to take notes of things that happen, add photos and little items that she collects on the trip. When I travel I always like to keep a little journal to remember highlights and I have even pulled out my old ones to show Bailey, I really cherish my travel journals so I hope Mum likes this!
Here is the book open…. It was get a plain old boring book with a chipboard cover and cream pages before I got creative.
I have added four pockets to the front inside cover which are just square envelopes that I have folded the flap back, attach the flap to the front of the envelope and then attached the envelopes together. They are lined with SU! printed papers from the Summer Mini. The pockets are handy to drop in maps, ticket stubs, photos and other items that you want to keep, later scrapbook or whatever!
Every page is stamped differently using Notes & Details {pg 19 Summer Mini}, Sentimental Journey {pg 16 Summer Mini} and Extreme Elements {pg 52 IBC} I have taken photos of every page and if not want to bore all my readers by showing 20+ pages so they are in an album on my Facebook Page HERE…. While you are there please feel free to “like” me.
I have three pocket pages through the book which are sheets of “Travel Journal” printed papers from the Summer Mini that I folded to create the pockets.
This was not planned at first but the journal fitted perfect in an old Pretties tin, I just added a little more printed paper.
Don’t forget if you want to see more photos of this project go to my Facebook page HERE
Materials Used: Stampin’ Up!
Stamps: Notes & Details {pg 19 Summer Mini}, Sentimental Journey {pg 16 Summer Mini} and Extreme Elements {pg 52 IBC}
Ink: Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake and Night of Navy
Paper: Travel Journal {pg 17 Summer Mini} and Very Vanilla
Accessories: Hodge Podge and Square Envelopes
View Summer Mini HERE
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What a great idea Teneale and you have done a lovely job. Bet your mum loves it!
This is a gorgeous journal! Hope you have a safe flight and a wonderful time!!
This is gorgeous Teneale! I’m so happy you’re coming here with your mom, sisters and nieces. Just a little warning…it can get VERY tiring…so wear VERY comfy shoes!!! My husband and I went last summer…5 days to ALL of the parks you should go to in Florida…my goodness!!! We were exhausted after!!! I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun! 🙂 This is a beautiful travel journal…I have to make one now!!! hee! 🙂
Hi Teneale, I’ve never commented on your blog before, but I just had to say how much I love this. Have a wonderful holiday.
PS I went to your facebook page and looked at all of the journal pages, but I couldn’t leave a comment there for some reason.
I love your excitement over your upcoming trip to America!!! What I wouldn’t do to be trading places and be going to Sydney!!! Now, that is my dream vacation. Isn’t it funny how that works!
But, your post reminds me to appreciate home too. I am flying to Orlando for regionals in March. I didn’t think much of it; but, now I will take time to appreciate it!
Enjoy every minute!!
Jamie
Love this fantastic travel journal. It will be the perfect place for your Mum to record the wonderful adventures you are sure to have!
Stunning – who wouldn’t want to keep a journal if it looked like this!
Wow Teneale! That is so gorgeous. I am sure that your mum will love it soooo much! You are such a beautiful and creative lady, well done. I love following your blog, I find your work very inspirational. Enjoy the big trip!
xx Manda
Congrats on booking your holiday Teneale! I went to Disneyland in 1996 and it was fannnnnnnntastic! I reckon every little kid should be given the chance to experience it because it really is the happiest place on earth!
Your travel diary is awesome too. It will definitely hold some special memories in it!
Karen
x
Oh my Oh my, Oh my, Teneale!
I am sitting here with tears, your such a very caring daughter, I love you and my family so much as you know. At my age………lol, 64 I too am so excited to be going with you and my family.
The journal is just lovely and i will treasure it and if i am a bit lazy with the journalling i am sure you will help me. This is a once in a life time trip…….our next trip will hopefully be me and you babe to you know where………..lol
love you and are so happy that your on the road to recovery.
This is FABULOUS Tenealle- So excited for you- Hope you have a super duper time!!
Wow! Teneale, it is amazing! I hope you guys have an awesome time on your trip and take heaps of photos for those of us that have never been.
OMG……imagine you guys, what a great time you’ll have….and I LoVE the travel journal…..have a great trip!!
stunning journal Teneale, i am sure you will fill it will oodles of fabulous memories on your trip of a life time!! enjoy the count down! 🙂
Oh wow! What an awesome journal for your mum! I hope you have a fantastic time on your holiday.
Teneale, you will have a wonderful time. How fabulous that you can share this with your Mom and she can share it with you and the grandkids.
Perfect travel journal for her, beautifully done.
wonderful to see you posting. you must be feeling much better
jaydee
Teneale, I view your blog each day but never have commented but this is such a wonderful idea and gift to someone. I too have a family trip coming up this summer and would like to borrow your idea, and if you don’t mind telling me if you made the journal yourself or if you purchased the SU Art Journal because the one in my SU book does not look like yours? I love how you covered it w/the paper. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas.
Wow, that is gorgeous. Would make a wonderful gift. I think your work is amazing. Have you on my sidebar! x Renee
Hi Teneale, That’s fantastic news, I hope you and Barb and your sister’s family have a wonderful trip. Disneyworld is my must-do destination (with my boy, Ashley). And the craft shopping, that’s exciting in itself. Take care, and Happy 30th. May the next decade be healthy and happy. Luv KimT
Hi Teneale! I love this travel journal! 🙂
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Wow you are organised! Not surprised you are excited – I would be too!!
Wow, this travel journal is amazing!!!! I love everything about it!
That is delightful. Have a memorable, wonderful trip.
Hi Teneale – have been a lurker on your website for years and have loved everything that you do! I too was over in the US in ’99 & did both disney parks (anaheim on thanksgiving) and went back in last year just before convention. Only went to disneyland last year but loved it and there was also california adventure park there now! If you get a chance I hope you can manage a stopover in SLC Utah and visit the home office which I did and is worth a visit – although Riverton is a little bit of a drive out of SLC. Have a wonderful and safe trip & look forward to hearing all about it. Lynda x
Hi Teneale – I love that idea, I have actually created a basic one just using an exercise book, because I am also going over to America this year in August, counting down the days now, to visit the East coast and come back to LA, via the North of the country and see places like Chicago, Minneappolis, Las Vegas, I will visit Disneyland on my last day before returning to Australia, I just hope the Chilean volcanic ash cloud won’t disrupt the flights, like they are now.