I am a life artist.
Sometime last week I realized that I was not heading to Chicago this week for CKU-A. I totally thought it was this week and was feeling the stress of one thing after another. Upon being told that it is NEXT WEEK I was so freakin happy I could not belive it. I seriously gained a week in my life.
I have been able to breathe. Yesterday I broke down boxes in the garage, took another load to Goodwill, barely touched my computer all weekend (sometimes that just feels so lovely), hung out with the boys around here taking care of the space we inhabit. Felt very good. And this week, the cleaning will continue. Getting things organized while I have the chance. I so want to be able to park a car in our garage - that is the main goal this week. And also getting ready for CKU-A. Can't wait to meet the Chicago family.
Had a really nice time in Portland Friday and Saturday at the CK Convention. Mom came along which always makes it that much more enjoyable. The Backstage Party was fun - gave a little presentation about my scrapbooking philosophy and introduced my new name for scrapbookers/creative people who are into celebrating life through art: life artist. "Scrapbooker" just doesn't cut it - it is so much more than that name implies.
So, life artist it is.
So who is a life artist? Do you take photos of your family, yourself, your environment, your world? Do you tell stories? Do you bring them all together onto paper, into your computer, onto a canvas (or some other cool concoction)? Do you create art journals with all kinds of wonderfully interesting pieces of your life and thoughts and emotions? Do you celebrate your life through your art?
You are a life artist.
I am a life artist.
And man, I love it.
(And hey, those cool stickers from my Friday post are from 7gypsies. Totally one of my favorite things - a page just doesn't feel complete without them. They are called 97% Complete Rolled Stickers.)
It's great when you gain a week in your life!!! I love that feeling, almost like a "spring Break" of sorts! I love the Life Artist definition... it really speaks to who we are as scrapbookers of life. We capture the essence of life around us and that is what makes our passion so worthwhile! Thanks Ali!
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I love the title of Life Artist...
It feels great to organize.
I am home doing the samething today.
thanks Ali!
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Life Artist! I love it too. I was so giddy to meet you this weekend. I only wish I could have taken your class Friday night.
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I love this philosophy, Ali. I agree, sometimes sayging you're a scrapbooker just doesn't captivate all that we really do. I'm a life artist, too!
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"Life artist"- I love it! I feel that it captures more of what I strive to be than "scrapbooker".
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hmmm...totally love the new name...'life artist', i'm going to have totake that one out for a spin!! :-) Now i'm off to buy some 7gypsies stickers..!
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"life artist" has a nice ring to it. Loved your article in the latest CK by the way! It was so inspiring to me and a number of my friends. We are going to be challenging each other to record the everyday in our lives. Thanks for the inspiration!
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What a great concept! I love it and completely agree with you!
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raises her had, life artist it is.
what a cool concept!
thks for telling us about those stickers.. they are the bomb!
I am yet another LIFE ARTIST in the mix.
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I am a LIFE ARTIST too! That does sound great. Love that!!! I am also big time into cleaning mode. Feels great:) HAPPY SPRING!!
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Love the new title for us scrapbookers. Love your blog. And I think I love you too. hehe ;)
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I truly don't know how you do it ali. So much traveling. So much on your plate! When your hobby becomes your life ... =) ... somehow that doesn't pertain to you. Check out our new home kit. Also M found these awesome stamps ... here: http://www.noteworthynotes.com/vendor-listing.asp?id=15 fabulous! Do i see a Create Art. Capture Life "A" ... totally awesome and they are made like round "check stamps" ... ttyl - Ashlie =)
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heres a better link ... love to shop! http://www.threedesigningwomen.com/
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What a great way to think about scrapbooking, LIFE ARTIST, I love it. You are very inspirational. Thanks, can't wait to see the new book.
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LOVE it. Life artist. I never considered myself an "artist" before because the word artist just sounds like it belongs to someone who sells paintings in a gallery. :-) You are right. The term scrapbooker just doesn't cut it. Somehow using the word "artist" just makes it THAT much more meaningful. Thank you Ali. Your words always encourage me to think and more importantly, DO. Peace and blessings to you.
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I had the same thought sometime ago, and called what I do being a "lifer"...I suppose I can change it to life artist...sounds a little less prison-ish!!
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Very cool --an meaningful-- description of us serious scrapbookers. Thank you for the continued inspiration Ali!
~m
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Ali, all I can say you always INSPIRE ME!!!! and I thank you so much for that...
I am a LIFE ARTIST, that is what I am
Kim
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What a beautiful new title for a bright beautiful new season! Enjoy your Spring cleaning!
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Life Artist, huh? Well I will embrace that. I love it. I FINALLY completed a layout over the weekend after being stuck in a rut for quite some time, so - yes, I'm feeling like an artist. And I owe you a big thanks for your Studio A column in April's CK. I tried the photo gathering and I loved the resulting layout. Thanks yet again for the inspiration. Its so great that you 'get it'. Life Artist. Abso-freakin'-lutely. :)
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I don't know what I am, I don't know why I do,
BUT HOW HAPPY TO BE AND TO DO IT!!!
thank you for everything Ali.
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Hi Ali! Just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it was to meet you and hear you share your manifesto on capturing life and creating art this past Friday night! Please convey my thanks to the suppliers of the wonderful goodies you presented us with! What a treat!!! Loving your book, digging the Technique Tuesday stamps! I'm off to scrap in circles--you inspired me! Have a great week getting ready for CKU-A!
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I, too, am a life artist...living on purpose.
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Life artist. Love it, Ali!
You inspire me.
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Love your new blog header! Beautiful and thought provoking post as always! Enjoy your found week!
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