Freebie Friday: Journal Words for Bookplates

Journal Words for Bookplates *Contains Affiliate Links
Hey junk journalers & all you crafty people! Today's Freebie Friday is so simple, and yet so useful! You've probably seen journals on Pinterest with those cute Tim Holtz Ornate Book Plates. Sometimes they even have words inside them with cute fonts and pretty backgrounds. You could probably make them yourself, but my motto is why do it myself when I can get a free download? Exactly!

So, today I have a free download for you of printable journal words specially designed with those bookplates in mind. You can choose from dark words on a light, vintage background or white words on a darker background. Just scroll through the photos to see how easy it is. Then go the bottom for your free download & get crafting! ;)

Be sure to SHARE your creations on the Crafting Ideas Facebook Page.

Words: Create, wish, dream, be still, imagine, bliss, love, garden, journal, junk, notes, abide, forever, memories, secrets, journey

TIP: Cut out your chosen word and then press against the back of the book plate. This will give you a raised guide for cutting.

Follow Crafting Ideas by My Porch Prints on Facebook for lots of fun & beautiful paper crafting inspiration.

To download, click the image below, then right click and save it to your computer.

Visit my Etsy shop to see more printables.

COPYRIGHT

PLEASE NOTE: This image is not to be re-used in digital form (as in do not re-post it on your website or anywhere else or try to sell it in digital form). 

You MAY PRINT & sell it as part of a journal or art project (please credit My Porch Prints).

Farmhouse Finds From Amazon

Farmhouse Finds From Amazon

If you can't tell, I'm pretty much in love with farmhouse style. We're running away together. There are so many choices now for that vintage farm look. And you don't have to go to a specialty store or website to get it. You can find amazing farmhouse décor on Amazon. Take a look at these affordable farmhouse finds!


Galvanized Metal Desk Organizer




Candle Lantern



White Wall Sconce



Metal Chairs



Kitchen Utensil Holder




Architectural Corbel


Barn Door Console






Clock

Junky Toy Truck

 

So, this weekend was my birthday. Yes, thank you. :) To celebrate, Hubby took me to an event called Junk Jubilee. It's held twice each year at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in a big ole building. The place is just teeming with vendors. So much junk. So many antiques. My mind was exploding from vintage-junky-shabby overload.

 

We took daughter #2 with us and explored aisle after aisle, row upon row of everything from handmade jewelry to farmhouse finds, pristine antiques to dumpster treasure... and even some fried cheese. Which is awesome, BTW.

 

I didn't have an agenda. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but I did manage to find a few things and get a few new ideas (stamped white feathers=LOVE).

 

My first find was a cute little metal ampersand or "and" sign. It's tiny and gray and perfect. The next find was even better... a chippy metal toy truck. I picked it up and walked around with it for a few minutes. Then set it back down. Then picked it up again to show Hubby and daughter #2.

 

Twenty-five bucks. I mean, it wasn't a bad price, but with such a cornucopia of antiques at my fingertips, surely I could find one I liked as much.... maybe for less? Right?

 

My dilemma: one year I went to Junk Jubilee and found an old rusty scale for twelve dollars. I didn't get it, and I'm still kicking myself... even though I now own two rusty antique scales. It's a hoarder thing. And a deal-finder thing.

 

So, here is this truck. All last Christmas I'm Pinning photos of little metal toy trucks with tiny Christmas trees in the back and thinking, "I'm going to DO that!" Just as soon as I get my mitts on a toy truck.

 

Now, back to Junk Jubilee. Little toy truck. Just right. But is it too much?

 

I set it down and decide to look around. If you love something let it go, right? Well, I made it two aisles before we spot a huge display of trucks. Hubby saw it first, and we both rush over for a closer look. They are all cute little metal trucks. I have my pick of any!

 

New dilemma: I don't really like the color on these. But, they're still in the running. We flip one over to check the price tag. Sixty bucks. OUCH. SIXTY. BUCKS! 

 

The rest are all similarly priced, and by that time my feet were really killing me. So, I turn a frantic face to Hubby, and he just knows. (Bless that man!)

 

"I'll get it," he says.

 

A few minutes later, he came back with a bag carrying my new (old) toy truck.

 

I regret nothing.

 

Except the cheese. :)



Autumn Sign & Vintage Items

Finished my autumn sign/door just in time for fall! Also, got a couple new items up on my Etsy store: salt & pepper shakers and beautiful candle holders! Buy them here!

A Day on Dad's Farm

We spent last weekend with family: first with hubby's side at a reunion/picnic, then a couple days on my dad's farm. I got to visit my aunt and uncle and just enjoy the peace and quiet. Plus, Dad let me pick over the junk in his barn. Bonus! Here's a photo adventure of my favorite finds and a few family pics, too. Enjoy!

Old dented/rusty buckets. Dad: "They have holes!" Me: "Perfect! I'll take them."

Another bucket with a hole, this time intentional. :)

Love this tall bucket with the wood handle grip. Another planter for my impatiens!

I am a hardware JUNKIE. And this rusty strap hinge is huge and AWESOME.

Cool rusty chain.

Cool rusty hook.

I don't even want to KNOW what this was for, but it was just so unique, I had to take it, despite dad's jokes and concerned glances. :)

Dad was so excited about this. He'd actually SAVED it for me.
It's an old dustpan that flattens so you can sweep in it, then straightens when you lift.
Handy! And it has "Cedar Falls Iowa" on the tag. Very cool. :)

I found this thing in the barn playing with wild kittens. I guess I'll keep her.

Dad, looking the part. :)

Hollyhocks blooming.

My daughter and Dad's border collie, Maggie.

Maggie hiding from my kids' attentions.

Grandpa & Granddaughter: two peas in a pod.

A kiss for my daddy.

The whole gang. You have no idea how many tries it takes to get everybody to look straight and smile. :)

Overall, a great time on the farm! Can't wait to go back when the wasps are sleeping and REALLY clean out Dad's barn!