The definition of Art that has resonated with me the most over the years is ‘Art is to make special.’ If that is true, then it is possible to live an artful life by making the little, simple things special. I've decided to write some posts dedicated to making everyday things special by finding ‘Art in real life.’
Read MoreSeptember calendar journal set-up including the constellation of Virgo, and information from a biblical astronomy perspective.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages, hymn theme, and flip-through video for August PLUS NEW Word of the Year planner set-up.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages, hymn theme, and flip-through video for July.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages, hymn theme, and flip-through video for June.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages, hymn theme, and flip-through video for May.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages and flip-through video for April.
Read MoreLearn to draw Celtic knots and designs in easy step-by-step ways and personally connect with the meaning of the hymn 'Be Thou my Vision.'
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages and flip-through video for March.
Read MoreI am honored to be StencilGirl’s designer of the month for StencilClub® this February. These stencils blend three of my favorite things: the Mid Century Modern style, florals, and making it my own by mixing and matching the stencil shapes to form garden-like art, cards, and journal pages.
Read MoreInspirational planner journal pages and flip-through video for February, featuring hymn Abide with me.
Read MoreHere is my 2022 Word of the Year planner journal set-up and flip through video. NEW shop with planner journal printable downloads now on sale through January 10, 2022
Read MoreHow are you crossing over into the New Year? Is it like crossing the Red Sea? Here’s an encouraging message.
Read MoreNEW Stencils launched! Creativity abounds!
Read MoreThis is the time of year a theme of Word of the year begins to wrap up and make room for a new word for the upcoming year.
Read MoreI’ve looked through the past few years of planner journals, which helped me determine which themes and stencils I will be using in 2022. You’ll see them in groups below the journal photos. The first five on the left, are ones I am and will be using throughout next year. They gave me a great place to start in my journal.
Read MoreWelcome to the final month of the year. It’s been quite a journey this year! My goal is to finish strong and start the new year with hope. It seems fitting to celebrate art journaling through the whole year with grand finale pages and a beloved song, sung during the Christmas season: Joy to the World. Video tutorials included.
Read MorePractical prompts, questions, and ideas to inspire choosing a word focus for the upcoming year.
Read MoreIn the USA we celebrate Thanksgiving the month of November, so it seems fitting to focus on gratefulness. The truth is, I need my joy to be restored. Like many, the last year and a half has brought many losses and our individual and collective worlds are not what they used to be. Sadness and even depression can weigh heavy on our hearts and daily lives. I sense the need to re-frame how I'm looking at life and focus on the positive. Being intentionally thankful and counting specific blessings is one way to restore joy, and here are more ways to help…
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