Christmas Art Journal.
Tags: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:
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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okay. first, i love your page. second, i love the art journal class thing and really want to win it for free. evidentally so do a ton of other people :) great idea!
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I just wanted to tell you that I adore your Christmas journal from last year. I just flipped through it again, and I was completely inspired! Thank you again for being the creative inspiration I need. You're awesome, Ali!
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I am glad that you are feeling better Ali. I started getting into the holiday spirit today too. I made a Christmas wreath for our front door and bought some new ornaments for our Copper, gold and brown tree this year. I choose those colors to match all our left over Wedding Favors that were acorns with gold glitter. Now I am waiting for christmas trees to go on sale. Thanks for the chance at your drawing.
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Ooh! Me, me!!!
Just kidding. (:
The flu isn't fun, so glad you feel better.
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I have been so very inspired by seeing your work and reading your blog, Ali! I love the christmas book idea and would love to win the class. Thanks for having the contest and I hope you are feeling tip top soon.
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Glad you're better. I also took the class last year. Finished and thoroughly enjoyed the process. I love my journal. Found out how sentimental I really am. Please enter my name into your drawing. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks Ali. Dana Barbieri
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The phrase "keeping it simple..." jumped out at me from your page. KIS - isn't that the truth?!? Later tonite we have to go to the airport to pick up my stepdaughter - then back home to begin decorating for the holidays. As is the case with many blended families we will not have the kids for Xmas this year and will instead celebrate "Merry Thanksmas" (or "Merry Christgiving, depending on your preference.) So...Keeping it Simple has become by new mantra.
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I'd love the opportunity to take this class! I loved your journal entries from last year. Thanks for sharing this amazing idea!
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I remember your journal from last year and how it inspired me to focus on details I let slip by too often
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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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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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Glad you're feeling better.
I loved looking at you Christmas Journal last year!
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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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Glad you are feeling better!
What an awesome give-away! Thanks Ali and Thanks Shimille!!
Julie Coryell
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would love to take a shimelle workshop-
glad your feeling better!
Rochelle McGee
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Feel better Ali!
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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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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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Glad your better - we got the sickies here! Yuck! Loved your journal last year - so inspiring!
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