Mar182019

A-Z of Mystery Journal – M – Music

The Mystery of Music – M in the A-Z of Mystery Journal “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” – Victor Hugo Music is what feelings sound like, it speaks where words fail, soothes the mind, flows from heaven to the soul, and sings the prayer of the heart. Isn’t it amazing how music can bring back a memory so strong we feel the reliving of it. Music helps us remember facts. Remembering music is one of the things our brains hold onto, when other memories and facilities fade. I think… Read More

Mar42019

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Nesting Dolls – Irish Style

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! March is here! Full of hope of Spring and new beginnings. Green is a favorite color of mine and often finds its home in this months calendar. This month is truly a month of new beginnings with two grandbabies due. I’m celebrating with the nesting dolls and words and symbols of their names. We also have a grandson’s birthday this month marked with Washi tape stars. Five years ago before going to Ireland, I read a biography and did some research on St. Patrick. Visiting St. Patrick’s cathedral was a highlight for me. Years before that,… Read More

Feb252019

E – Explore & Experience Your Word of the Year with a Vision Board

E – Explore & Experience Your Word of the Year with a Vision Board Many of us have forgone the new years resolutions, but still have dreams and goals. This year, I’m following Mary’s suggestion in making a vision board. I want mine to fit in my Leuchtturm journal so it can be portable and easily accessible throughout the year. There are some good options for that. I considered my options for format: I could just use some of the pages in my everyday journal, or do a tip-out accordion fold, or try my hand at a portable fancy fold… Read More

Feb192019

Washi Tape Adventure #2 – Super Simple Ideas

Washi Tape Adventure #2 Super Simple Washi Tape Ideas Here’s a quick super simple post with super simple Washi Tape ideas. I’m taking a simple square and triangle shape aka a primitive house shape, and having fun making special gift tags with my Washi Tape. Above is a pair of shipping tags and below is an Artist Trading Card, ATC. I stenciled the star shapes with the Mid-Century Modern stencil and then put a border of Washi tape with a similar pattern. I bought the Washi tape at Michaels. It’s really easy to cut a pattern from a roll of… Read More

Feb112019

Dig Deeper to Discover – D in the A-Z Word of the Year Challenge

“D” is our 4th activity in Living Your Word of the Year A-Z Challenge. Dig deeper to discover more about your word by finding relevant Scripture & Quotes. This part is so important to me, I would do it even if I wasn’t doing the A-Z challenge, because it helps me live more intentionally focused on what’s important to me. I hope you find the suggestions helpful.

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