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:


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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. Beth Costello says…
    11/18/2006

    Hi Ali!
    I took Shimelle's You think you know me class. Very inspiring. I would love the opportunity to take the Christmas class.
    Thanks!
    Beth

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  2. Jennifer says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you're feeling better ... I check in daily but rarely comment. Would love the chance to get some new holiday inspiration.

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  3. stephanie says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you're feeling better.
    I loved looking at you Christmas Journal last year!

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  4. ~SandyPea~ says…
    11/18/2006

    Oh I remember that from last year. That's when I first started stalking your blog and it really inspired me! Enter me please : )
    And so glad to hear you're feeling better!

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  5. Julie Coryell says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you are feeling better!
    What an awesome give-away! Thanks Ali and Thanks Shimille!!
    Julie Coryell

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  6. Rochelle says…
    11/18/2006

    would love to take a shimelle workshop-
    glad your feeling better!
    Rochelle McGee

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  7. Nina says…
    11/18/2006

    Feel better Ali!

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  8. Missy says…
    11/18/2006

    Missy Kemp here-- would love to do this class! I already made an Advent journal of sorts for my sister for this year-- shhh-- and get to give it to her at Thanksgiving. Ever since I finished it, I've been thinking I need something for me!

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  9. Nicole says…
    11/18/2006

    I am glad that you are still highlighting stuff from last year! Because I am finally catching up! Glad to see that you are feeling better!
    Nicole

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  10. Robyn says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad your better - we got the sickies here! Yuck! Loved your journal last year - so inspiring!

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  11. Dianne says…
    11/18/2006

    Hey Ali!
    This art journal class sounds fantastic. Pick me! :)

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  12. Janet says…
    11/18/2006

    Hope you're feeling better real soon. I've take a few of Shimelle's other classes and they are really fun. Thanks for telling us about her.

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  13. PROLIX from la Normandie says…
    11/18/2006

    BONJOUR ALI FROM LA NORMANDIE!!!
    PROLIX from la Normandie
    {ThE fReNcH tOuCh}
    http://prolix.typepad.fr

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  14. Laura says…
    11/18/2006

    Glad you're feeling better, Ali. The class looks totally cool! Count me in! :)

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  15. lauren says…
    11/18/2006

    what a fun class to get a chance to participate in! thanks for doing this for us!!
    glad to see you are feeling better.
    *lauren c. douglas

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  16. Jennifer says…
    11/18/2006

    That's a great idea/class. What fun - don't know if I can fit it in this year but maybe next year. Glad you're feeling better...

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  17. Michelle in VA says…
    11/18/2006

    Hi Ali!
    I've been reading your blog for months now and love all the inspirations I get here. I'm really looking forward to taking a class with you when you come to Virginia next year!
    Thanks for having a contest!

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  18. Dale Anne says…
    11/18/2006

    So glad to hear you are feeling better!

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  19. Amanda says…
    11/18/2006

    love the art journal idea!

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  20. Kirsten says…
    11/18/2006

    I would love to win!
    Glad you are feeling better. Sorry I missed you
    at PE - going away on the 13.14 of Jan so I will
    miss you altogether. Unless you are going to
    Treasury of Memories in the new year.
    Kirsten

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  21. Jennifer says…
    11/18/2006

    Love that idea!! I remember being inspired to do this last year when you were posting about it!! Thanks again for the creative reminder ;)

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  22. Georgia says…
    11/18/2006

    The class sounds awesome!!
    Hope you are feeling better!!
    Georgia

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  23. KristinR says…
    11/18/2006

    It's good to hear you're feeling better!

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  24. Gioconda Mitas says…
    11/18/2006

    I remember seeing your layouts last year. It sounds like the perfect thing for the holidays. Please enter me in the drawing. Gioconda

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  25. Sharon Mc says…
    11/18/2006

    Enjoy all the inspiration from your blog. Thanks for taking the time! Would love to take Shimelle's class!

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