Lately, I’ve been thinking about how quickly time flies—like, remember when we were all playing board games on the living room floor? It feels like just yesterday! So, wouldn’t it be wonderful to create a family activity journal, a little treasure chest of our moments together? I can just imagine flipping through the pages to relive our small adventures and silly mishaps. Have you ever felt that rush of nostalgia when you see a photo or read an old note? Those memories mean everything, don’t they? I want to capture those spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen or the time we tried making cookies and nearly set off the smoke alarm! It just seems like a great way to remind us to slow down and cherish these little snippets of life.
Items You’ll Need
- Blank Journal
- Colored Pens/Pencils
- Stickers
- Glue Stick
- Photo Printer
- Camera or Smartphone
- Washi Tape
- Markers
- Ruler
- Craft Paper
- Embossing Tools
- Scrapbook Supplies
- Family Activity Planning Sheet
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
I start by laying out all my equipment on a large table. I have my blank journal, colored pens and pencils, stickers, glue stick, photo printer, camera, washi tape, markers, ruler, craft paper, embossing tools, scrapbook supplies, and my family activity planning sheet.
Step 2: Plan Family Activities
Next, I grab the family activity planning sheet. I sit down with my family and brainstorm fun activities we want to do together. We write down our ideas on the planning sheet, making sure to include a mix of outings, game nights, and creative projects.
Step 3: Create a Cover Page
Once we have our activities planned, I flip to the first page of my blank journal. Using markers and colored pens, I create a colorful cover page for our family activity journal. I add the title ‘Our Family Adventures’ and decorate it with stickers.
Step 4: Document Each Activity
For each family activity we do, I dedicate a journal page. After each event, I write down what we did, where we went, and how we felt. I make sure to keep it lively and full of our family’s personality.
Step 5: Add Photos
Using my camera or smartphone, I take lots of pictures during our family activities. When I get home, I print them out using my photo printer and glue them to the corresponding pages in the journal.
Step 6: Use Craft Supplies
I take out the washi tape and craft paper to add some flair. I use washi tape to create borders around the photos, and I cut out fun shapes from the craft paper to stick in the journal alongside our writing.
Step 7: Decorate with Stickers
I go through my sticker collection and find fun stickers that represent our activities. I add these to the pages to make them bright and engaging.
Step 8: Get Creative with Embossing Tools
If I want to add extra special touches, I bring out my embossing tools. I emboss some words like ‘Fun Day!’ or ‘Best Family Trip Ever!’ onto colored paper and stick them into the journal.
Step 9: Review and Reflect
After a few activities, I sit down with my family to look through the journal together. We share our favorite moments and reminisce about the fun times we had, making our activity journal a cherished keepsake.
Step 10: Plan Future Fun
Inspired by all the memories, we check our family activity planning sheet and schedule more fun activities together, continuing the cycle of creating our family adventure journal!