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    2018 Recap

    December 31, 2018 - By 

    Here we are at the end of 2018. Time to take a look back at the year and discover the highlights.

    Such as my word of the year…Discover

    Looking back I’d have to say that I made some discoveries along the way.

    I discovered a new type of journal keeping that gives me the freedom to do what I want. Not a rigid everyday, writing only journal.

    I discovered that I like like making videos of my creations. Not sure where this will go but it’s fun nonetheless.

    I discovered how much I love my job now in year 2 back to work. Developing relationships with those crazy kiddos whether they are “mine” or not has been amazing.

    Another big discovery was learning to let go of the things I can’t control. This is a work in progress…

    I discovered… I am strong, I’m funny, I am clever & creative and I am uniquely me.

    I am also a Norwegian from the Mid-west and those statements are as close to boasting about oneself as I dare tread.

    I thought I’d share a couple of collages of the important things of my year….from both my personal and artsy/crafsy sides.

    Events, travels, triumphs and good clean fun.

    So many crafts…so little time.

    Now I look forward to what 2019 has in store for me.  Stay tuned tomorrow for the reveal of my 2019 Word of the Year.

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    Cold winter nights

    December 26, 2018 - By 

    There is something magical about a fresh snow fall. It’s so incredibly quiet outside. Its as if the fresh fallen snow acts as a sound dampener. We are expecting snow this afternoon into tomorrow. I can’t wait. We had a nearly brown Christmas this year. Sad for those of us who love the snow.

    While awaiting the promised snow I decided to do some art journalling. We had watched a little Bob Ross: Joy of Painting over the weekend so it was him who really inspired me to paint today.

    Since I was thinking about starting a new art journal anyway I had the freedom to paint on a black sheet of cardstock.

    This is my second 7×7 Creative Memories scrapbook turned art journal for me.

    The size is perfect. I also love creating on a separate paper then adhering the finished product to the page.

    I added a bit of fine blue glitter over the wet paint to give a little extra shimmer to the page. These words from a Tim Holtz sticker book were perfect.

    Linking up today with Art Journal Journey for My Favorite Season

    Art Journal Journey
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    T Tuesday: Christmas is coming edition

    December 17, 2018 - By 

    It’s almost here! Winter break. Christmas. Mini-me’s sweet sixteen. New Years. It’s all just around the corner. I’m so ready and not ready all at the same time! So much excitement…so much to do.

    Saturday Mini-me and I got up early, grabbed coffee and breakfast( sorry not photographic proof) then drove to Duluth to pick up J for his winter break. Finals are over. He’s off for almost a month. 

    The weather was beautiful…42°F and sunny! Mini-me and I took a brief walk around canal park before heading to the university to get J and his gear.

    The weather is continuing to be very unseasonably warm as we sneak up on Christmas. In fact, Mr. G and I removed the screens and washed windows on Sunday afternoon. Now I know you are all super jealous of our momentous afternoon date. 🙂

    Last week we had a team party at work. We were all asked to bring a $5 giftcard in disguise. As soon as I read the email the cartoon bubble in my head went to work.

    Behold…my giftcard in disguise. I had really wanted to make the eyebrows and mustache more “furry” but since I was so sick I wasn’t able to find anything more than some black ribbon.

    Since the grass is showing green outside with very little snow anywhere to be found I am looking to our tree to bring up the festive spirit. Maybe some of these words will inspire me more.

    T stands for Tuesday

    What are you doing today?