Aloha Ladies, Joscie *rhymes with bossy* here to help you make your own brain book. What is a brain book you ask? I was introduced to the concept of a brain book by a special friend of mine who leads a very busy life. She explained that if you have a lot on your plate and lie awake at night thinking about what needs to be completed, what you need from the grocery, or upcoming appointments, a brain book is a useful tool.

You simply write it in the book and release the stress of trying to remember. The key is to keep the book with you and write it down and reread your reminders. That’s it. I am on my 4th one of this style and I love it. I absolutely need it to keep all my notes together because, let’s face it, those little slips of paper get lost and then you’re just out of luck. If you are lucky enough to remember things with no trouble, make one for your mom.

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Supplies:

Peppermint Creative Pop Rock Graffiti Paper Pack
Peppermint Creative Pop Rock Graffiti Elements
Peppermint Creative Party Pants Kit
Peppermint Creative Playground Pop Kit
Font Smiley Monster (internet)
ATG Gun
Glue Stick
Bone Folder
Crop-o-Dile (You can use any hole punch)
Clips
Notebook
Matte photo paper
Scissors
Paper Cutter
The book I used is a “reporter’s notebook” that I got from an office store for $1.51

DIGI: I measured the cover and created 2 documents in PSE a little larger than the cover, one for the front and one for the back. I used my PC elements to create the files.

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PRINT: I printed them out on my home printer with matte photo paper.

SNIP: I trimmed them to size with my paper cutter. I placed the front and back covers insides together (right sides out) and tore out a sheet of paper from the pad and clipped it on top. I took my Crop-o-Dile and punched holes in the covers using the paper as a template. Then I took my scissors and snipped the covers to each hole. (I learned this technique from a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator)

STICK: I placed adhesive on the printed cover and adhered it to the original cover. I used a bone folder to push down all the little tabs so it would lay flat. (You could use a covered pen or anything to push them down) Once it was all lined up, I used a brayer to roll it flat. Repeat with back cover.

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ENJOY! I hope you’ll make this project and share it with us on the gallery! Aloha!