Busy, busy, busy over here! I am suddenly swamped with assignments, projects and things to do. And everything is magnified by the fact that my theatre company is heading into production, so time is definitely tight! Thus, today's post is just a quick and crafty run down of the stuff running through my brain!
1. What I love about scrapbooking.
Sassafras Lass asked this question on Monday on their blog: What is your number one favorite thing about scrapbooking. This was my answer:
The number one thing I love about scrapbooking is the way it has altered my thinking. I take the time to celebrate the relationships that are important to me. I take the time to reflect on vacations and events in ways that I never did before. Love that!
You know people always have a funny reaction when I tell them that I scrapbook. Or I teach craft classes and students will say to me – "I make little books, but they're not scrapbooks."
I get it.
Scrapbooking is seen as a non-art form. It's the same way some people refuse to call ice skating a sport.
For me, scrapbooking has been a gateway into the discovery that I am an artist and that I can create. And while I may pursue many other crafts and have grown to the point where I do call myself an artist, I know that I will always scrapbook and be a scrapbooker at heart.
2. 12 on the 12th
You have to check out Jill's post right here.
On the twelfth of each month, she takes twelve photos. Then she uses
the same layout design each month to tell the story of that day. I am
*so* in love with this idea! And I want to play along! I missed January and I'm trying to figure out if it's "okay" to start with February. I mean, I know it is, but part of me feels like I shouldn't. Silly, right?
3. Tuesday is portrait drawing class day!
I feel like my drawings are starting to look like the subject a bit more each week. This is the same person for all of these drawings (though he did have a haircut between week one and four).
Week One:
And now, Week Four:
Here's a photo with the model for comparison:
Man, I screwed up the eyes in that last drawing. Totally crooked, right?
Three more classes to go! Hoping for some more growth and learning all along the way!
4. Sneak Peek!
Here's a sneak peek at a project I'm going to be doing on the new season of Scrapbook Memories TV:
5. Kenner Road, baby!
My very first Kenner Road kit arrived in the mail yesterday and wow! Really, really different kits. And huge! I was shocked by the number of embellishments. Crazy, man! I'm wildly creating now, but I'm not allowed to show sneak peeks until later in the week! I can't wait to share! I've made some layouts that are different for me, but really make me happy!
So, that's it from here. Thanks for stopping by. Let me know what's on your mind!
oh, that sneak peak looks intriguing. Can’t wait for that one.
oh, that sneak peak looks intriguing. Can’t wait for that one.
oh, that sneak peak looks intriguing. Can’t wait for that one.
oh, that sneak peak looks intriguing. Can’t wait for that one.
I especially love your random posts since they get my mind thinking in artsy ways. I never would have considered myself an artist and when I scrapbook folks say that I’m so creative (and that makes me see a different side of myself). The 12 on the 12th looks like fun (especially using the same LO each month). Happy Wednesday Julie!
I especially love your random posts since they get my mind thinking in artsy ways. I never would have considered myself an artist and when I scrapbook folks say that I’m so creative (and that makes me see a different side of myself). The 12 on the 12th looks like fun (especially using the same LO each month). Happy Wednesday Julie!
I especially love your random posts since they get my mind thinking in artsy ways. I never would have considered myself an artist and when I scrapbook folks say that I’m so creative (and that makes me see a different side of myself). The 12 on the 12th looks like fun (especially using the same LO each month). Happy Wednesday Julie!
I especially love your random posts since they get my mind thinking in artsy ways. I never would have considered myself an artist and when I scrapbook folks say that I’m so creative (and that makes me see a different side of myself). The 12 on the 12th looks like fun (especially using the same LO each month). Happy Wednesday Julie!
Love your comments about scrapbooking!
Love your comments about scrapbooking!
Love your comments about scrapbooking!
Love your comments about scrapbooking!
Love this post gets my mind thinking!Yes you should go for the 12 on 12 thing. And I really think your drawing does look lik ethe guy awesome!Been drooling over the Kenner Road kits for awhile going to take a peek at them again. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
Love this post gets my mind thinking!Yes you should go for the 12 on 12 thing. And I really think your drawing does look lik ethe guy awesome!Been drooling over the Kenner Road kits for awhile going to take a peek at them again. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
Love this post gets my mind thinking!Yes you should go for the 12 on 12 thing. And I really think your drawing does look lik ethe guy awesome!Been drooling over the Kenner Road kits for awhile going to take a peek at them again. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
Love this post gets my mind thinking!Yes you should go for the 12 on 12 thing. And I really think your drawing does look lik ethe guy awesome!Been drooling over the Kenner Road kits for awhile going to take a peek at them again. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
Fun sneak. Can’t wait to see the entire project. 12 on 12. great idea – Totally go for it!!!
Fun sneak. Can’t wait to see the entire project. 12 on 12. great idea – Totally go for it!!!
Fun sneak. Can’t wait to see the entire project. 12 on 12. great idea – Totally go for it!!!
Fun sneak. Can’t wait to see the entire project. 12 on 12. great idea – Totally go for it!!!
yup yup yup
totally cool stuff
i love your sketches and look
forward to seeing them each week!
yup yup yup
totally cool stuff
i love your sketches and look
forward to seeing them each week!
yup yup yup
totally cool stuff
i love your sketches and look
forward to seeing them each week!
yup yup yup
totally cool stuff
i love your sketches and look
forward to seeing them each week!
enjoy your KR scrapping!! mmmmm goodness.
enjoy your KR scrapping!! mmmmm goodness.
enjoy your KR scrapping!! mmmmm goodness.
enjoy your KR scrapping!! mmmmm goodness.
Cool! Love this post. 🙂 I actually really like the Week One drawing best. For some reason, I just really like more abstract and messy portraits. LOL. 🙂
Can’t wait to see your Kenner Road stuff!
Cool! Love this post. 🙂 I actually really like the Week One drawing best. For some reason, I just really like more abstract and messy portraits. LOL. 🙂
Can’t wait to see your Kenner Road stuff!
Cool! Love this post. 🙂 I actually really like the Week One drawing best. For some reason, I just really like more abstract and messy portraits. LOL. 🙂
Can’t wait to see your Kenner Road stuff!
Cool! Love this post. 🙂 I actually really like the Week One drawing best. For some reason, I just really like more abstract and messy portraits. LOL. 🙂
Can’t wait to see your Kenner Road stuff!
can’t wait to see your KR projects 🙂
can’t wait to see your KR projects 🙂
can’t wait to see your KR projects 🙂
can’t wait to see your KR projects 🙂
Oh, Julie! …you are delicious as always! I am sooo going to start in Feb. on the 12 on the 12th! I just love it! Thanks for sharing all of your projects.. I always get tickled (and kinda proud) when I see you in yet another publication!
Your #1 fan from JLMS!
Oh, Julie! …you are delicious as always! I am sooo going to start in Feb. on the 12 on the 12th! I just love it! Thanks for sharing all of your projects.. I always get tickled (and kinda proud) when I see you in yet another publication!
Your #1 fan from JLMS!
Oh, Julie! …you are delicious as always! I am sooo going to start in Feb. on the 12 on the 12th! I just love it! Thanks for sharing all of your projects.. I always get tickled (and kinda proud) when I see you in yet another publication!
Your #1 fan from JLMS!
Oh, Julie! …you are delicious as always! I am sooo going to start in Feb. on the 12 on the 12th! I just love it! Thanks for sharing all of your projects.. I always get tickled (and kinda proud) when I see you in yet another publication!
Your #1 fan from JLMS!
i’m really impressed by your sketching…that is something i have always wanted to be able to do, but i just don’t have the knack for it. love the 12 on 12 idea…so fun!
i’m really impressed by your sketching…that is something i have always wanted to be able to do, but i just don’t have the knack for it. love the 12 on 12 idea…so fun!
i’m really impressed by your sketching…that is something i have always wanted to be able to do, but i just don’t have the knack for it. love the 12 on 12 idea…so fun!
i’m really impressed by your sketching…that is something i have always wanted to be able to do, but i just don’t have the knack for it. love the 12 on 12 idea…so fun!
i think your sketches are wonderful! so free and full of life! thanks for the topic to consider, too … you make some good points.
i think your sketches are wonderful! so free and full of life! thanks for the topic to consider, too … you make some good points.
i think your sketches are wonderful! so free and full of life! thanks for the topic to consider, too … you make some good points.
i think your sketches are wonderful! so free and full of life! thanks for the topic to consider, too … you make some good points.
Kenner Road is really a pretty cool looking kit, I had not heard of them, thanks!
I also like your drawings…I could never do that.
So, what is that project that you are making for Scrapbook Memories TV? It looks really fun!
Kenner Road is really a pretty cool looking kit, I had not heard of them, thanks!
I also like your drawings…I could never do that.
So, what is that project that you are making for Scrapbook Memories TV? It looks really fun!
Kenner Road is really a pretty cool looking kit, I had not heard of them, thanks!
I also like your drawings…I could never do that.
So, what is that project that you are making for Scrapbook Memories TV? It looks really fun!
Kenner Road is really a pretty cool looking kit, I had not heard of them, thanks!
I also like your drawings…I could never do that.
So, what is that project that you are making for Scrapbook Memories TV? It looks really fun!
Love your thoughts on scrapbooking! 12 on the 12th is another great idea for a yearlong challenge!
Love your thoughts on scrapbooking! 12 on the 12th is another great idea for a yearlong challenge!
Love your thoughts on scrapbooking! 12 on the 12th is another great idea for a yearlong challenge!
Love your thoughts on scrapbooking! 12 on the 12th is another great idea for a yearlong challenge!
You are indeed an artist, Julie! And we are blessed to learn and be inspired by you. I love your comments on scrapbooking and your idea on 12 on the 12th. I would love to join this activity, but what are we going to do about January? Eek! Do you think we can cheat and make up a quick layout for January?
Your little sneak peak looks awesome! I can’t wait for the new season of Scrapbook Memories TV.
You are indeed an artist, Julie! And we are blessed to learn and be inspired by you. I love your comments on scrapbooking and your idea on 12 on the 12th. I would love to join this activity, but what are we going to do about January? Eek! Do you think we can cheat and make up a quick layout for January?
Your little sneak peak looks awesome! I can’t wait for the new season of Scrapbook Memories TV.
You are indeed an artist, Julie! And we are blessed to learn and be inspired by you. I love your comments on scrapbooking and your idea on 12 on the 12th. I would love to join this activity, but what are we going to do about January? Eek! Do you think we can cheat and make up a quick layout for January?
Your little sneak peak looks awesome! I can’t wait for the new season of Scrapbook Memories TV.
You are indeed an artist, Julie! And we are blessed to learn and be inspired by you. I love your comments on scrapbooking and your idea on 12 on the 12th. I would love to join this activity, but what are we going to do about January? Eek! Do you think we can cheat and make up a quick layout for January?
Your little sneak peak looks awesome! I can’t wait for the new season of Scrapbook Memories TV.
your drawings are fantastic!
your drawings are fantastic!
your drawings are fantastic!
your drawings are fantastic!
You know you could totally start in Feb and end in January of next year!! No one says the year has to start in Jan! 😉
You know you could totally start in Feb and end in January of next year!! No one says the year has to start in Jan! 😉
You know you could totally start in Feb and end in January of next year!! No one says the year has to start in Jan! 😉
You know you could totally start in Feb and end in January of next year!! No one says the year has to start in Jan! 😉
I love your portraits – AMAZING!!
Loving the sneak of your projects. Looks fabulous.
Have fun with your KR goodies!!
I love your portraits – AMAZING!!
Loving the sneak of your projects. Looks fabulous.
Have fun with your KR goodies!!
I love your portraits – AMAZING!!
Loving the sneak of your projects. Looks fabulous.
Have fun with your KR goodies!!
I love your portraits – AMAZING!!
Loving the sneak of your projects. Looks fabulous.
Have fun with your KR goodies!!
I cant share yet! But I will reveal it soon! Thanks for your comment!
I cant share yet! But I will reveal it soon! Thanks for your comment!
I cant share yet! But I will reveal it soon! Thanks for your comment!
I cant share yet! But I will reveal it soon! Thanks for your comment!