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. Tania says…
    11/18/2006

    Great layouts in your christmas journal.
    Glad you are feeling better.
    Tania

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  2. DarlaLOU says…
    11/18/2006

    I loved your journal last year, really inspired me a lot.
    Hope you continue to feel better and can enjoy the upcoming Holiday week!
    Count me "in" on your pick please!!
    Darla

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  3. Kimberly White says…
    11/18/2006

    Hi Ali! Sounds like December is going to be be very exciting for you - a vacatuion and a new house! Yippee ! So happy you're feeling better! Kim =)

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  4. Karen says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you are feeling better than yesterday Ali. I did Shimelle's Learn Something New Every Day class and loved it. I've been tossing up whether or not to do the Christmas workshop. I think I'm #328 to comment but stick me in anyway please. Have a great day and keep resting if you can.

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  5. Rebecca Tanton says…
    11/18/2006

    Ali, Thanks for your great motivation. I love your work and appreciate what you give to all of us.
    Rebecca

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  6. Amanda says…
    11/18/2006

    Seriously loved the art journal last year. I totally need prompts to help me do that :) Hope you guys have a BLAST at Disney it's the coolest place for family vacations. Good luck with the move and decorating-don't over do it, enjoy the moments as they happen.

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  7. Janine says…
    11/18/2006

    Good to see you are feeling better Ali. Love the christmas journal lokos fab!!

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  8. cathy says…
    11/18/2006

    Please pick me please... I really want to win this fabulous creative prize!!

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  9. kristy says…
    11/18/2006

    i have no idea what time it is pacific.. but it's probably too late.. :) story of my life.. sounds like fun for whoever wins though!

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  10. melissa says…
    11/18/2006

    Hi! Glad to hear you're feeling better.
    Don't know if it's too late or not, but thought I would take a chance. Loved your holiday art journal last year =0]
    melissa

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  11. Daphne says…
    11/18/2006

    I hope its not too late .... I loved your Christmas journal! P.S. Could I have your address again? I just finished a 6x6 album of thanks for the great class you did in Ohio this past July! FINALLY!!!! I am glad you are feeling better! Take care ... off to the Shimelles Website! :-)
    Happiness :-), Peace and Love!
    Daphne from Ohio

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  12. Erin says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad to hear your doing better! Sickness is running rampant in my house now! lol I love the idea of a Christmas journal...I just got back from the scrapbook store myself, shopping for a few supplies so I can start on an journal with a Christmas theme, so add my name to the drawing!

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  13. karen (girlfriday) says…
    11/18/2006

    Love your Christmas art journal, and would so love an opportunity to be inspired by Shimelle. I did a short class with her earlier this year, after hearing about last year's art journal on your blog. I'd love an excuse (!) to sign up for daily motivations.

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  14. danielle pasley says…
    11/18/2006

    I would be so psyched to take Shimelle's art journal class!!

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  15. Kelly K says…
    11/18/2006

    That's a lot of names to draw from ;)
    Love your blog.

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  16. Tracy Morris says…
    11/18/2006

    Love the art journal and would love to have the opportunity to take the class! Glad you are feeling better Ali!

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  17. Carol Manley says…
    11/18/2006

    The class sounds very cool!
    Take care of yourself!

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  18. Tara says…
    11/18/2006

    Class sounds great!!!!

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  19. Ruth says…
    11/18/2006

    I'm glad you are feeling a bit better. I would love to enter for Shimelle's class.
    Thanks!

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  20. Jessica says…
    11/18/2006

    the class sounds fabulous! i can't believe Christmas is coming up so quickly! where has the year gone?

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  21. Mariola says…
    11/18/2006

    Love your Layout....

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  22. Jeanine says…
    11/18/2006

    yucky flu. So sorry. Would love to be entered if you get this in time. Good luck w/ the new house.

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  23. Kat says…
    11/18/2006

    love the Christmas journal!!
    Katina

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  24. cheryl doss says…
    11/18/2006

    love love love the art journal. i would love a chance to do this myself.
    Glad to hear that you are feeling better...
    -cheryl

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  25. Mariana says…
    11/18/2006

    just saw your post i'm late. darn. m

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