How It All Began

I'm a very family oriented person, and there's nothing more important to me than my family. I'm a scrapbook enthusiast, and I've created many detailed scrapbooks for my children.  I love recording special moments and memories.  Any craft can become quite costly, so I decided I'd give Etsy a try.  My friend, Ruth, and I decided that personalized altered  journals would be a perfect item to encourage others to record their special memories.  We joined journals and scrapbooking to create altered journals.  You will find many types of journals in our shop, Java Girls, for children, brides, moms, wives, etc.  We make each one special and personal. So, behind each journal, guestbook, or sketchbook is an artist with a passion for life, family, and love.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5YKQZMJF_Q

Coffee Chat

There's just something special about sitting down with a dear friend and chatting over a cup of hot coffee.   It's been said that women need to speak 20,000 to 30,000 words a day.  So, this morning I spoke a portion of my 30,000 words chatting with my Etsy partner, Renee, aka, Java Girl! :)  Sharing burdens, laughing, praying and listening, of course.  What a great way to start my day. Thank God for special friends.  Love ya, girlfriend.

My Second Journal Giveaway! The Winner - Ms. T. Fishstabber

It's time for my second journal giveaway. This time I thought a bit of humor would be fun! Mom's Busy Taking a Break. We all feel like saying that every so often. To enter, simply COMMENT and FOLLOW. I look forward to hearing from you!

Winner to be announced March 31st.

Journal Give-away!

Congratulations to Aestraea for being the winner of our journal giveaway. We will be having another giveaway in the near future, so be watching for it!
Of course, our first giveaway prize just had to be a coffee themed journal! (Please note - the Starbucks card is only an embellishment.) I, Javamamacooker, aka Renee, have my altered journals for sale in my etsy shop, javagirls.etsy.com. My business partner, Ruth, and I create custom and personalized altered keepsake journals.
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