Handmade journals are my favorite because you can make them exactly how you want — who doesn't love a secret hiding spot to stash a love note or private thought?

Journaling is a way to sort out all kinds of emotions but it can also heal in the most surprising ways. Hand crafting a journal is an excellent way to alleviate stress and anxiety and at the same time creating a haven for your thoughts. So, teaching the art of making and using journals for better mental health is what Pickety Paper Bits is all about.

And you must always add lots of pockets for the little "pickety paper bits" of life. You know... little pieces of paper you gather like movie stubs, love notes, receipts, fortunes from cookies, etc. — the little "bits" of life.

My grandmother, Mildred Porter, was my inspiration to create Pickety Paper Bits. Read how in this blog post: