Gathering snippets of art and nature from my studio and around the house and bringing them together in a flat lay format has brought more joy and gratitude than I imagined.
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Happy New Year! Beginning this year with a back to the future activity of gathering, arranging, photographing, and writing…
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Exploring my word for the new year by looking up synonyms, Scripture, and quotes about my word…
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Children inspire art! Drawing and painting granddaughter fairies and revisiting the inspiration children have given me.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The fourth installment of my garden journal featuring the dwarf apple tree raised bed and small berry bushes in containers.
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The third installment of my garden journal featuring the centerpiece of the raised beds.
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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…
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A NEW art journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. I’m so excited…
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So many things I’ve collected over the years have come together with joy in curating serendipity, an unexpected tea center.
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Here is my 100 day project so far - Days 1-8. It has gone as expected with a pleasant surprise.
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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.
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I’m getting ready for the 100 day project: #100daysofmyvisualdiary. Even this early in the process, I’ve already learned something.
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It’s a good time to jumpstart my creative life and connection with other creatives through a project like The 100 Day Project. Will you join me?
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Getting back into making art, having a word for the year and adding a new twist to a Word of the Year Journal, Vintage style.
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I’m just going to be transparent here. It’s been a hard journey the past few years. After rallying in 2020-2021 I began to lose my hope and vision. This post tells a bit of my journey from desolation back to consolation.
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