Posts tagged Art in real life

Set up for my 2025 journals

I’m using 3 main journals for the year: planner, diary, and commonplace journals. Here’s how I set them up, along with some tips, and Washi tape inspiration.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments

A NEW Journaling Idea for 2025

Here’s my journaling plan and new idea for the upcoming year, where the past meets the present in a visually pleasing way that prompts gratitude and hope.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 18, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal Comments

Changing the way I journal + Exciting News!

Exciting news! I'm an Archer & Olive ambassador! Also settling down after transitions and difficult few years. As part of my transition, I’m changing the way I’m planning my journaling.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive Comments

Tending the garden of my heart - Art in Real Life #19

The fifth post of my garden journal reflecting the metaphor of soil as a seedbed for healing of the heart. Also included is the soil recipe we used for raised garden boxes and new garden beds.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments

Life is Like a Garden - Art in Real Life #18

It was the summer of the garden, creating a slice of Eden in the back yard. Photos, garden tour video and a bit of the process included in this post.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive, In the Garden, garden tour, Eden Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #17

The fourth installment of my garden journal featuring the dwarf apple tree raised bed and small berry bushes in containers.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #16

The third installment of my garden journal featuring the centerpiece of the raised beds.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 7, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #15

The second installment of my NEW garden journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. Just keep growing…

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #14

A NEW art journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. I’m so excited…

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 15, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 59-70

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 59-70. I’ve included 12 in this post for a couple of reasons. One reason is the first 4 entries look transitional in style to me and it feels like I’m leveling up in skill. Interesting…

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinApril 26, 2024Art in real life, the100dayproject, art therapy, watercolor, small art journaling, daily art journaling, days 59-70, flowers Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 41-50

Here is the my 100 day project, half-way done featuring days 41-50, with a video flip-through of my journal so far, days 1-50.

The 100 Day Project - Days 33-40

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 33-40. Each of the 4-page spreads are unique. The first, all done with only black pen (after lightly with pencil) inspired by my Keys to Drawing Celtic Knots course, and the second spread because I’m really excited about my new garden, ordered seeds etc… Those entries done in pen and watercolors.

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMarch 30, 2024Art in real life, the100dayproject, art therapy, watercolor, small art journaling, daily art journaling, Celtic knot, StencilGirl, stencil, days 33-40 Comment

Art in Real Life #13 - Curating Serendipity

So many things I’ve collected over the years have come together with joy in curating serendipity, an unexpected tea center.

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinMarch 27, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, trailer, gratitude, comfort, tea, decorating Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 25-32

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 25-32. These 8 days all started with a stencil and watercolor paint. Some are finished with a permanent black drawing pen.

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMarch 19, 2024Art in real life, the100dayproject, art therapy, watercolor, small art journaling, daily art journaling, Celtic knot, StencilGirl, stencil, days 25-32 100 day project Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 17-24

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 17-24. The first four days are inspired by Celtic art in my Keys to Drawing Celtic Knots & Illumination course. This time done using pen and watercolors. I love how this daily art process reflects life!

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMarch 10, 2024Art in real life, the100dayproject, art therapy, watercolor, small art journaling, daily art journaling, Celtic knot, days 17-24 100 day project Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 9-16

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 9-16. I keep learning new things… and going new places definitely effects my daily visual entries.

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMarch 5, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, the100dayproject, art therapy, days 9-16 100 day project, 100 day project Comments

The 100 Day Project - Days 1-8

Here is my 100 day project so far - Days 1-8. It has gone as expected with a pleasant surprise.

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Vintage, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinFebruary 24, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, comfort, Vintage style, the100dayproject, art therapy, days 1-8 100 day project Comments

Word of the year poetry journal

Wonder - word of the year poetry journal finished and flip-through. In this journal made out of watercolor paper, I featured and wrote various types of poetry inspired by my word of the year. Beginning with poetry printed on paper, stenciling with watercolor, finishing with pen and a bit of collage.