AEzine Challenge & weekend update
Here was the challenge from the AEzine last week:
One of the things I noticed in many posts about people's one little word was mentions of looking up their word in the dictionary. I love that idea. This week, locate the definition of your word and copy it onto a 3x5 notecard and stick it somewhere you will see it everyday. Maybe you have a board you look at, maybe your bathroom mirror, or someplace else where only you will see it, etc. It will serve as a little reminder of your word.In addition, you may want to visit my favorite quote site Inspiration Peak and do a quote search using your word. See what sorts of interesting places it comes up and jot down any quotes that resonate with you. These could easily become a layout or the basis for another creative project.
If you really get excited about this you may want to consider setting up a small notebook for your word. Layouts you create, thoughts you have, things you find in your everyday life that have to do with your word could be slipped into page protectors and given a home all in one location.
Did you get a chance to do this yet? It is a great little exercise for focusing yourself on your word. Another thing you may consider doing is looking up your word in a thesaurus (one of my favorite tools). Here are some words for peace I found in my thesaurus: tranquility, calm, restfulness, peace and quiet, peacefulness, quiet, quietness; privacy, solitude, composure, ease, contentment, contentedness, harmony, nonviolence
Still loving reading through all those comments on the initial positng of the one little word challenge.
Right now I am waiting for my flight out of Vancouver - on my way back home. Had a great time once again at Photo Express - seeing old friends again and meeting new ones. Thanks for such a nice weekend - and thanks again Michelle for the invitation.
I will be back up in Vancouver again in March for ARTistry. This is a very special, cool event with Donna Downey and Claudine Hellmuth. There are just a few seats left for this experience - should be a ton of fun and a bit more "artsy" than some of the other events.
On Wednesday I will be heading to Pennsylvania for Scrappin Away Vacations. Totally looking forward to the adventure and for a bit of time to do a bit of scrapbooking as well as teaching.
Crazy, busy life.
Happy Monday!
I posted my word last week: POTENTIAL
I looked it up in some dictionaries, but haven't compiled my definition yet. I have also been doing an on~line search for info about it, too. I have cleared out a binder to use for the year as I work more on my word.
I think I have a lot to learn and implement about reaching my full potential. One thing I already learned as I did some of the preliminary research is that the more one expands their potential the more it grows, so that it may never really be possible to reach full potential. Pretty cool idea that it is impossible to ever reach the extent of one's full potential! Wow!
I am so loving your word challenge! Thanks! :D
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are you going to be at CHA this year? I am so hoping that you will - and maybe even stop by Scrapbook Oasis for the Kristina Contes crop! It would be so wonderful to meet such an inspirational person. I think you are just great.
JoAnn
www.sadiemotta.typepad.com
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What a fantastic idea, Ali. Loved this challenge! Made mine into a mini canvas.
http://scrapmumof6.typepad.com/just_another_day_in_brenn/
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I have made a Journal as part of a challenge on UKscrappers, the perfect opportunity and place for "my word". It's here http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=103487&cat=500&ppuser=11690
Also did a seach for a quote and the one I got really made me think - I have added it to my Blog!! Thanks Ali xx
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This is the first time I've ever done something like this, and I think I really needed it this year, so thank you, Ali, for your inspiration!
My word is happiness; something I am planning on finding again this year, and my layout is here:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/fab4strawberry/Scrapbook%20Layouts/happiness2.jpg
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Ali, can't wait to see you in PA! I will be picking you up at the airport and the fun will begin. 200+ woman are waiting to greet you and have alot of fun. That is the word this weekend. FUN!!!
See you soon,
Rollie
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Thanks for getting me moving again Ali, I went for art piece.. I use the word very loosely but I really enjoyed it, loved finding a quote that reflects how I would like to be
http://allipats.blogspot.com/2007/01/i-arted.html
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My word is 'Love'
I included a chinese symbol for love in the post too...
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Happy safe travels! I had a calendar I've been wanting to put together, so I made up a page each month with different quotes about my word, aware. The blog entry explaining the calendar is: http://www.peacefulbend.com/kT/?p=129
And the full calendar can be seen here:
http://www.peacefulbend.com/kT/?page_id=128
Thank you so much for the challenge...i love 'em and this has been so thought-provoking!
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For once I'm ahead of things! I did this challenge last week in my new coaster book.
Have safe travels Ali!
http://kdlc.blogspot.com/2007/01/my-word-for-2007.html
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I did look up my word in the dictionary. Here's a layout I did with the definition. I'm going to use this as the first page of my 2007 album.
http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showphoto.php?photo=19094&ppuser=21
I also made a bracelet with the word "GENTLE" on it in alpha beads. I figure this way I will see it almost constantly! Even with my ridiculously short memory and cluttered brain, I should be able to remember my commitment! Thank you so much for your wonderful challenge! Lynn
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Hey Ali...
A couple of things.
One, I had an "a-ha" moment the other night when i was scrapping. I read your blog and read about your ideas about creating but it took until the other night for this moment. It finally hit me that I should just play and have fun with this. Stop putting so much pressure on myself and stop thinking I have to scrap every event in chronolgical order in the same size. BORING. STRESSFUL. NOT FUN!!! And, who wants to create with those constraints. And, now I'm loving it!! Wow. Thanks.
Secondly, I need your mailing address. A little suprise for you.
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Hey Ali,
Thanks for the challenge. This is a LO that I made from your last challenge. I'm still working on the newest one. Thanks for the inspiration always.
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Here's the link...
http://michellescrapbook.blogs.friendster.com/my_scrapbook_pages/
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Hey Ali :)
Long time reader first time commenter lol :)
Just wanted to say thanks for the Word Challenge. Mine is RECOGNISE - recognising the important and inspirational people in my life, the important stuff and letting go of the rest, recognising the power and the presence of God in my life and so much more....anyway thought i'd link to my first tribute on my blog where i am RECOGNISING my friend Anth :)
Also, your article in CK online about busy scrapbookers was just fab - thanks for all those tips!
you are inspirational....i'm RECOGNISING that too! Thanks Ali :)
Lus x
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oooops (recognising that maybe my brain needs to be a little less forgettful sometimes lol)
here's the link......
http://whatver-lusi.blogspot.com/
lus x
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Wow! You are one busy person and yet you come up with so many creative and wonderful ideas. You 'inspire' (my word) me to keep going and looking forward. My life is a bit topsy turvy right now and this is my lifeline! Thanks.
Sue
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haven't done the card yet, but my LO on "colour" can be seen here
http://breesmemorybox.blogspot.com
tfl
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I just finished my 'definition' card and have placed it on my blog.
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This is such a wonderful challenge. Her is what I created using my word "Believe".
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1063671
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I did. my word is TRUE.
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My word was challenge. I have decided to really take charge of my life and push myself to do more things and to try new things. I am also taking on the challenge of an online business. I figure between that, 10 month twins, a husband and home to take care of I should be plenty "challenged".
http://web.mac.com/stephen.hoadley/iWeb/Being%20More/Emily%27s%20Blog/57084C60-0E46-4184-8DE4-C9D6970E6347.html
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Sorry, a couple of days late! :)
I did a 3x5 card and stuck it to my computer, which I use daily.
www.martygentry.blogspot.com
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Hi Ali:
Simplify.
http://ramonawilliams.typepad.com/ramona_williams_blog/2007/01/stuff_how_does_.html
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I'm a little late on this one but, better late than never, right?
I blogged my word and definition - it felt good! I do love these challenges you pose becasue they make me think and stretch.
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