I think I've mentioned before that I fancy museums. It's one of the must-sees whenever I'm in a new city. Museums have colorful stories. Museums are full of inspiration!
It's standard for me to pick up a floor plan when I begin. This helps me strategize. Where should I go first? Are there special exhibitions? How can I avoid the crowds? Where's the gift shop? The floor plan has been proven useful in more ways than one:
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This is what my museum map looks
like at the end of my visit.
I like to take notes, put a star on my
favorites & mark the ones I've seen.
This method helps me remember.
I know. It's messy. So blah.
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And because the theme of my blog entries this
week is pretty journals & what to do with them,
I thought this blank notebook already had
its work cut out for it.
I just had to make it official.
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I found these tags at the Martha Stewart
holiday craft fair last December.
It's made of sturdy kraft board &
has matching baker's twine!
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I used it with rubber stamps to make a label.
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Then I attached it to the notebook.
Tada!
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I'll take this notebook to my next
museum excursions.
I'm excited to fill it up with notes,
sketches and, who knows, the
autograph of a great artist!
Those are neat looking!
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ReplyDeletewhat a cute project Claire :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Nuit! I hope all is well with you! :)
ReplyDeletelove your style, can't wait to try this!
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Thanks a bunch Lex346! :)
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