Gratitude Journal | Design Team: Rachel Newman
Hi! I’m Rachel, aka @thelifefacilitator, and I’m so excited to join Layle’s Creative Team! I sometimes feel like Layle is reading my mind when she is designing products, and this project is a really good example of that.
I’m taking my gratitude journaling to the next level by focusing on glimmers. A glimmer is something that brings you joy, comfort, or safety. The key to glimmers is actually stopping long enough to notice them! And since I’m taking the time to notice, I might as well document them, too! To start, I grabbed the Grateful Standard Wide Insert, where I will begin documenting my glimmers in 2026. I covered the left page with a blank lined page to make the title on the right page pop.
Using the Glimmers stamp set, I stamped out my title to read “Grateful for Glimmers” and stamped sparkles around the title. The great thing about stamps is the ability to change the color palette; I can use the same stamps each month, and it will look fresh, thanks to a color palette switch! Next, the numbers using the 2026 About Last Month Stamp set. Each number represents a week of glimmers.
While I could have covered the left page with pattern paper, I decided to stamp my own background instead. This was so fun to do and a glimmer in and of itself! These phrases perfectly capture the essence of glimmer gathering.
In the middle, I used the 2026 About Last Month Stamp Set to create a grid with the month and year inside. I will likely do something similar each month for continuity.
Do you document glimmers? If not, maybe this has given you some ideas on how to get started! Until next time!
Products Used:
2026 About Last Month - 6x8 Stamp Set
Stamp inks
Stamp block
Blank lined paper
Adhesive