Gift Idea: Anniversary Journal

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANeed a quick – but thoughtful – anniversary gift? How about a collection of all your anniversary memories?

Materials:
1 package of assorted card stock 8″x11″
Hole punch
2 or 3 1-inch book rings
Scrapbooking materials (stickers, ribbons, etc)
Glue (clear or craft)
Printer (optional)

Decide on what size book you want to make. You can make it either the full 8″x11″ or you can cut the card stock in half for a smaller book. It’s best to use light-colored card stock with very few patterns if you want to write straight into the book.

Design each page using either scrapbooking materials or your word processor and printer. Organize and divide the book for each year, leaving room for memories on each page.

Memories to put in your book:
-> What you did for your anniversary
-> Exciting events that year
-> What you learned as a couple
-> New things you learned about your spouse that you love
-> Hardships you overcame that year
-> Advice that kept you working at your marriage
-> Photos from your anniversary