I have been searching through my paper stash to find just the right covering for my latest notebook – a gift for a friend who needed a little pick-me-up.  I found the perfect thing, the Home Grown paperstack by Hot Off the Press – a lovely collection of vintage style papers with muted colours.

I personalised the inside front page by stamping my friend’s name, and for added detail I created a tag pocket for the bag page that could hold reciepts or little notes.  I used my Xyron to make some matching stickers too!

My friend really loved her gift and I enjoyed making it – win win situation!