Memory Keeper: A Journal and Scrapbook in One
by Sylvia J. Andrus
A journal entry every day of the year and a
clutter free desk, these are two goals you can
make and keep with the help of a Memory Keeper.
This simple craft project can be made in five
easy steps with a calendar, pocket folders and a
binder.
It's easy to jot down one calendar-square memory
a day. There's room for "BarlowGirl concert at
church," "Answered prayer with an A on my math
test" or "Lost the soccer match but played a
great game." Just a short note a day can keep the
memories fresh and fun.
The two-pocket folders are great storage for
little things like can't-toss notes from friends,
snapshots or movie ticket stubs. Notebook-size
items like a certificate for "Camp Swampy Swimmer
of the Year" or winning English essays can be
punched and included in the binder. 
What You Need:
* binder, 2 inches or larger
* 6 two-pocket folders
* calendar
* three-hole punch
* ruler
* marker
* pen
What to Do:
1. To shorten the two-pocket folders use the
ruler to make a mark at 11 inches on the folder's
top left and top right. Use the two marks and the
ruler to draw a line. Cut across the line.
2. Label the folders January/February, March/
April, May/June, July/August, September/October
and November/December.
3. Remove the calendar pages from the calendar.
4. Punch holes in the top of the calendar pages
and in the creased side of the two-pocket
folders, taking extra care that the bottom of
each folder lines up straight against the punch.
5. Insert the calendar pages and the folders into
the binder, snap the rings shut. Clip the pen
onto a folder, and your Memory Keeper is ready to
use.
Copyright © 2006 Sylvia J. Andrus. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
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