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:
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.
Thanks for reminding me about the art journal. I really want to record some of the everyday parts of my favorite special season! And you always do such a good job of inspiring me - thanks, Ali!
I hope you have a fabulous time on your Disney vacation!! Our family trip to Disneyland is one of the best vacation memories we have!
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Loved your inspiration from this class last year. Hope you have a great holiday season, sounds like it will be busy. Thanks for continuing to share.
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anna
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Loved the Christmas art journal idea last year, but unfortuatelly didn't get to do it since we were in the middle of moving. But I a defintely going to do it this year! Thanks for all your great inspiration!
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Ali,
Glad you're feeling better. I love your art pages. It sounds like an awesome class to experience.
Take care,
Ann
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Maybe this is what I need to get the season started....lack of motivation in a big way. Although once I get started I always feel better. Love your work!
Jodie
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Glad you are feeling better! I would LOVE to take Shimelle's class!
Leslie
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Very cool Ali! Although I still am not sure I understand the concept of an online class...are supplies sent to you or do you just participate by submitting work one? Clarification would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Love reading about your life. Congrats to you and Chris and Simon on the big win.
Please include my name in your fantastic drawing.
TD
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I love all of you art journal creations. Glad to hear you are feeling better!
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Sounds so awesome. A new house to decorate in? Sounds cool! Please include me in the list too!
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You're moving - kinda no fun at Christmas time! :)
Have a great weekend Ali!
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Wow Ali, it looks as though your life is/has changed, just like you said it would before Chris' election! Busy-Busy..... but aren't we all, and especially at this time of year. Have fun on the trip! Have fun at the workshops! Congratulations on the new house! I hope you are feeling much better also!
Kim Wright
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Glad your feeling better Ali! I love the idea of doing a Christmas Journal. Thanks for a chance at taking Shimelle's class.
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I would love a free Shimelle class. Thanks for the chance.
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Hi Ali. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks for all the inspiration on your site. I am new to scrapbooking.
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Hi Ali - so glad you are feeling so much better and LOVE this page so much. Doing classes with you in Sydney changed the way I scrap - for the better. Just wanted to say THANK you SOO much. x Janelle
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Sick...Election...Vacation...New Home...Holidays...lots of stress. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I love to read your blog and find inspiration to try something new.
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Your pages last year were so inspiring. Add me to the drawing.
You'll find a totally creative way to decorate for the holidays if you find yourself moving. I'm confident of that. I can't wait to see how you organize a new studio!
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Ali-
Your work and blog inspires me daily. Thank you for sharing your creative and loving spirit with all of us.
Can't wait to take classes with you at Scrap Bowl 2007.
Aimee Porco
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you are moving too?!
please, enlighten us to your superwoman capabilities. i must learn.
glad you are feeling better! and your art journals are awesome. as usual.
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Hi Ali. i have peeked at your blog every once in awhile and do so because yours is one of the few that i LOVE. we share somewhat similar outlook on life ans art style. (you can check mine out when/if you ever have a moment. gloriafroese.typepad.com)
I love when people comment on my blog and bitch when they don't so today I decided to say "hi" to the people who own the blogs I love. yours is one of them.
thanks so much for sharing all that you do.
g
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Ali...
Pick me .. pick me!!!
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Hi Ali, You rock and how fun for us that you have these two spots to give away! Thanks to Shimelle! Cupcake recipes and scrapbook classes...what more could a gal want?!
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Hi Ali,
I'm glad you're starting to feel better. I love that page.
Good luck for the move & enjoy Disney
Katrina
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Love your blog and would love to take the class!
-Katie
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