JOURNALS, JOURNALS, JOURNALS...

This journal has been made for a special someone but

there is always someone who can use a special journal such

as this.

MY JOURNAL STORY

I have always been a dairy writer as a child,

a teen journaler, I have so many compositions, diaries,

journals filled with words, but this story is a love story.

A story between a Momma and her babies.

Having been a childhood cancer survivor,

first told I would not live, then I would never have children,

imagine my surprise when at the age of 21,

having been married just 9 months, I found myself

pregnant. On that day I began a journal, a long love

note to my unborn child. Having always a fear that I

would not live to see this child as an adult, I wanted

to leave parts of me behind for this baby.

Four years later, I did the same thing when I was 

blessed with a second child.

I promised to myself, that I would be honest in these

journals, reminding me that they would be adults when

they read these, 

they were not journals about "today you..."

It was the nitty gritty of life, good and bad, following them

through all the hurdles of life.

As adults, I presented these journals to my babies.

I remember the Christmas I gave them to Rod

the second time (first time, he was not in a good place so

I took them back).

Late that evening, sitting down with company, I 

got a phone call from my baby boy.

"Mom, what you doing?"

"Sitting down for supper with company"

I hear him crying, "Thank you, Mom, for all you did for 

me, for Jes, to assure we had good lives, I never knew

before all you have done, I just wanted to thank you and

let you know I love you."

Yes, leaving words to your children will affect them as adults.

Jes,  gypsy baby, had a similar reaction.

Then three days ago she called again to say

she was reading her journals again and had forgotten about

how much was in them. 

her words:

"I LOVE THEM. THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST 

GIFT I HAVE EVER GOTTEN. I AM LUCKY TO

HAVE YOU AS MY MOMMA"

No better affirmations.

So today. let it be the first day you begin to journal, 

whether it be an art journal, a journal for yourself or a 

journal for your babies, put your words to paper,

If you want to let me start you off, 

order a journal from Mumsie's Cottage.

Pm or text me

985-414-9513

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

YES, it's going to be Valentine's day before

we know it. I Have whipped up this cute little card

abd am in love with how it came out!

I am selling this type for 1.25 a piece

Or 5 for 5 dollars. I will be making a few different types

these measure approx. 4 by 5 1/2

Simple, clean lines.

Like all Mummies' Cottage cards, the 

insides are blank, as I believe love letters should

be written by hand from the heart from on to the other.

You just may not realize how much your words to

someone you love can make their day, their week,

shoot, for some- Their Year!!!

I will post different ones as I make them.

order early as I am sure you have at least a few people 

on your love list!

A NEW BUSINESS PROPOSAL...

During the Holidays, I went to the Rail Road Antiques store

here in Plaquemine and was approached by the owner

who asked me if I would be interested in taking some room

in her store. I think this is the type of place I can show my 

work, junking shop for resale and profit.

I have not worked out the details yet

as I told her I would be back after the holidays to

discuss the business aspect but I am seriously thinking

about taking the offer,

so soon Mummies' Cottage will have a place to sell

to the public, stay tuned for more.

Classes are back in session! 

I have space for two more students,

Let me know if interested.

Please keep following!!!

PAPERBAG WRITER...

Offering this lesson, 

turning ordinary brown lunch bags into beautiful mini albums.

The class is approximately 2 1/2 hours and all supplies are included.

price is $45

So get a group of your gal pals together and make a visit

to Mummies' cottage and learn a new craft!

I will even throw in the coffee/tea party part in if 

group of 4 to 6!

Pm me for more details.

Its a fun class and very simple to learn!

My students are making this as their lesson this week

and they are loving it!

If you would prefer me making it for you,

the price of these little albums are 12$

they have pockets for pictures and 9 pages that

can be used for art journaling or picture posting.

PM me for any details!