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Archive for March 2008

March 31st, 2008

Cool Op Shop Find

While out today my husband wanted to check out an op shop we’d be driving right by. I didn’t mind. The weather had turned quite cool and made me realise how much my little boy had grown, as all his long pants are now ankle freezers. Of course we found a lot of the usual, […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

March 29th, 2008

Artsy Blogging Round-up #5

Here are some more excellent artsy blogging links for you:
Noreen has designed Esperanza - Knitted Doll of Hope .
Eileen gives you instructions on How to Make Custom-Design Gift Soaps.
Cyndi shows how to make a Layered Digital Collage.
Katelyn walks us through her experiences with Mixed Media Monogram Letter.
Mary Emma gives some great ideas for Saving & […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 28th, 2008

Freaky Friday #104

Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
While I was in highschool I really struggled with fitting in with the in crowd. I was the kind of kid who scored high marks and didn’t find any […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

March 27th, 2008

Capturing a Moment

While searching online, as I do, for more inspiration for journal writers I came across an interesting lady today. Lori J. Batcheller is a Certified Journal Instructor, Journaling Coach, Author And Physical Therapist. In the article I read, Journal-Keeping: A Place For Healing, Self-Discovery, & Creative Flow, I really liked this journal writing technique:
“Capturing moments. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

March 26th, 2008

Free Visual Journal E-book

I’ve only just seen this! If you sign up for Zura’s Creative Clown weekly newsletter you will receive a free e-book. The e-book is from a course developed by Zura. “Journal Prompt Cards” shows you how to make an artistic set of cards to use as journal writing prompts. Looks like something you can’t miss. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 26th, 2008

14 Reasons to Keep a Visual Journal

When I read an article today called 14 Reasons Why Artists Keep Visual Journals, I knew I simply had to share it with you. For me, the reasons are just as good for anyone, but I’m sure artists will appreciate them, too. My favourite has to be the third last reason:
“Above all this safe haven […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 10 comments

March 25th, 2008

Five Things You Enjoy About…

Most of the time I encourage people to write in lists of 10 in their journals. For some reason it feels like a good enough stretch. Today I’m feeling lazy. Here’s a journal writing prompt for you. Just write a list of five things you enjoy about… whatever you want. It could be five things […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 24th, 2008

A Day for Fun

I spent some time today at my annual church picnic. There were bouncy castles, water slides, volley ball nets, face painting & other activities. The kids just loved it. My little three year old had the time of his life running up the stairs for the water slide and sliding down over and over again. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 22nd, 2008

Artsy Blogging Round-up #4

Today I have another great line up of excellent artsy blogging links for you to enjoy:
Hankering for Yarn gives instructions for making Delightful spool knitted goodies- Kittycat bookmark .
Layers Upon Layers shows how to make an Organic Collage.
The Artful Crafter shows how to Make A Museum Store Quality Decoupage Plate.
Tangled Thread lets us […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 21st, 2008

Freaky Friday #103

Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
Today is also Good Friday & a public holiday here in Australia. While reading the Easter story in my bible I came across this passage in Matthew 27:51-53 […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

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