I am a life artist.
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Sometime last week I realized that I was not heading to Chicago this week for CKU-A. I totally thought it was this week and was feeling the stress of one thing after another. Upon being told that it is NEXT WEEK I was so freakin happy I could not belive it. I seriously gained a week in my life.
I have been able to breathe. Yesterday I broke down boxes in the garage, took another load to Goodwill, barely touched my computer all weekend (sometimes that just feels so lovely), hung out with the boys around here taking care of the space we inhabit. Felt very good. And this week, the cleaning will continue. Getting things organized while I have the chance. I so want to be able to park a car in our garage - that is the main goal this week. And also getting ready for CKU-A. Can't wait to meet the Chicago family.
Had a really nice time in Portland Friday and Saturday at the CK Convention. Mom came along which always makes it that much more enjoyable. The Backstage Party was fun - gave a little presentation about my scrapbooking philosophy and introduced my new name for scrapbookers/creative people who are into celebrating life through art: life artist. "Scrapbooker" just doesn't cut it - it is so much more than that name implies.
So, life artist it is.
So who is a life artist? Do you take photos of your family, yourself, your environment, your world? Do you tell stories? Do you bring them all together onto paper, into your computer, onto a canvas (or some other cool concoction)? Do you create art journals with all kinds of wonderfully interesting pieces of your life and thoughts and emotions? Do you celebrate your life through your art?
You are a life artist.
I am a life artist.
And man, I love it.
(And hey, those cool stickers from my Friday post are from 7gypsies. Totally one of my favorite things - a page just doesn't feel complete without them. They are called 97% Complete Rolled Stickers.)
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Thank you! thank you! someone who has finally nailed a title for all of us. something other than "scrapbooker" something that 110% describes what we do! THANK YOU!
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I really enjoyed meeting you are hearing you speak at the Backstage Party - really inspiring....I've also been spreading the Life Artist thing around to anyone who will listen :) Thanks for the goodies too - LOVE your book - learning LOTS.
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love the new title life artist :)
fyi: watcher is doing much better :) posted about it on my blog
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Isn't "found" time the best!!
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I heard about "life artists" from one of your newest "students"! :) You must be a fabulous teacher! I can only hope that I'll get to be in one of your classes someday- please have a CKU in D.C! :) We life artists around here will flock to you!!
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love this, ali!
love it!
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Love the title Life Artist! It was great seeing you again this weekend at CKC Portland.
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Freaking rocks girl!! I AM A LIFE ARTIST!!!!!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I love it!
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life artist...yes, yes, yes. love it! thanks for sharing this idea!
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I was just about to sit down to an A-Z album that I am working on for a competition here in Australia. I thought your blog may give me some inspiration...I was about to sit down and do my "A is for art;the artist within me" page...what inspiration. Life artist. How timely. Thanks Ali!!
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I was just about to sit down to an A-Z album that I am working on for a competition here in Australia. I thought your blog may give me some inspiration...I was about to sit down and do my "A is for art;the artist within me" page...what inspiration. Life artist. How timely. Thanks Ali!!
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Hi Ali
I love it! It sounds so different "life artist" but also so serious!
I like it very much!
Have a wonderful day
Emine
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Ow ali
I am so curious how you can make time for scrap... I have a daughter and she always wants attention.. When I scrapbook I feel very guilty. How do you do that with Simon???
Thanks
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What an excellent feeling to have gained a week! I LOVE when that happens! lol
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This is SO interesting that you talk about being a "life artist." Just yesterday (Monday) I worked on a page in my art journal titled, "art is life." Such a coincidence! Thanks for your continued inspiration!
Jenny
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Ali, love the photo and love the "new" name! I firmly believe all people are creative and somewhere inside each of us an artist is buried, trying to get out. Unfortunately most people don't truly understand the terms "creative" and "artist"...they assume we must be talking about a Picasso or some other really famous person. Most people don't understand that the woman who crafts a lovely environment for her family to live in is an artist...that the guy who plants amazing flower beds is an artist...that the one who makes a beautiful buffet to share with friends and family is an artist. Thanks for always reminding us of our own creativity and of it's value, regardless of the form in comes in. And thanks for this great blog!
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i have been trying to think of a non cheesy name for what i do for ages! hehe. i LOVE life artist.
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love that! Totally describes me I think :) Gorgeous photo too!
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Yeah!! A life artist sounds way cool. Hope your car is nearly in the garage. So looking forward to seeing you in New Zealand at CC. Woohoo!
Ruth
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I am a Life Artist!!!
Thank you for that!
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