Christmas Art Journal.

Feeling a bit better today - thanks for all the kind thoughts.


One of my favorite parts about the holidays last year was participating in Shimelle's Christmas Art Journal Class. Even though I didn't finish it last year, I love how it connected me daily to the holiday season in an artful and reflective way. I love that it gave me something to focus on and pushed me to try new things.


Here is one sample page I completed last year:


Christmasartjournal_day8_1


The rest of my pages from last year are located in my Art Journal folder to the right.


I highly recommend this experience. No pressure. Just good prompts and lots of sharing with others on the same journey. Not sure yet if I am going to have a chance to participate this year - December is shaping up to be pretty busy for us with a couple weekend workshops, a vacation, and hopefully a move into a new house. If my new house gets decorated I will consider that a huge accomplishment.


AND...if you leave a comment on here between now and 5pm Pacific today (my time) you will be entered into a drawing to take the class for free. Shimelle gave me two spots to give away - so make sure to leave your name in the comments. I will draw two names later tonight or tomorrow.

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  1. Karen Geckler says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad to hear you are feeling better. Guess this is the time of year for the flu. Think of it this way, at least it is over before Thanksgiving!
    Cheers, and Happy Holiday
    Karen

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  2. Heather A. says…
    11/18/2006

    I wanted to take her class last year, but because I had just gotten married - didn't. I should look into doing this year!

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  3. suzanne says…
    11/18/2006

    God, I hope thi smake sense. I am typing after 4 screwdrivers.. Sheesh!
    I love what you did last year with the christmas cards. I am doing it this yaer with my own.
    Love your creativity Ali. You're a gem...
    Suz
    www.suzannebalvanz.blogspot.com

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  4. Heather says…
    11/18/2006

    Oh, yes please! =)

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  5. Kelley says…
    11/18/2006

    Would love to win the class!
    -Kelley Hartnett

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  6. sandra schwab says…
    11/18/2006

    love your blog, read it daily. i tell everyone you are like a "scrapbook star" to me. thanks for all the great information you just give to us fellow life artists.

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  7. Nicole says…
    11/18/2006

    Sighn me up, girl! :-)

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  8. Leana (Pealee) says…
    11/18/2006

    I'm probably too late for the class, but I'm glad to hear you're feeling better Ali!

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  9. Tammy says…
    11/18/2006

    I know I am way past the deadline but if you haven't drawn yet PLEASE include me! Please :)
    I took Shimelle's You Think You KNow Me class and it was AWESOME but I would love to take this class.
    Thanks Ali! :)

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  10. Tracey Odachowski says…
    11/18/2006

    Hey, why not! I need some Christmas inspiration! Thanks to you and Shimelle!

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  11. Heather Osborn Ng says…
    11/18/2006

    I love your Christmas art journal!

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  12. Nicole McDonald says…
    11/18/2006

    What a month of November your family has had! I love your work and would be honored to join into the December journal experience!
    Blessings,
    Nicole

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  13. Teresa says…
    11/18/2006

    I missed the drawing fun but paid for the class... can't wait for it to start. It was my happy to myself to motivate me to stop and enjoy each day and keep the main thing the main thing! :) Thanx!

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  14. Mandydake says…
    11/18/2006

    Love this page (as with all your work)

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  15. jenn says…
    11/18/2006

    hehehe I was at wedding, so I missed the time, but wanted to say hi and that I'm glad your feeling better :)
    hugs
    j

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  16. angie kajfasz says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you are feeling a bit better! I would love to win this and then squeeze it into a busy month! What inspiration this would be!
    Angie

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  17. Juli says…
    11/18/2006

    Cool! Hope I'm not too late...

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