art journal challenge - week 45

so sorry you guys...this beingsickwhilebreastfeedingsickneedybaby thing hasn't been fun. or left me with much energy to create/blog!   

but i did quickly crank out a card tonight. laying in bed sick does provide time to think (in between ga-ga-ing at my cute babe and answering endless questions from my curious 4 year old)...and something sort of hit me over the head - that lately, i really feel comfy and happy in this 'place' that i'm in. something i've been seeking for a long time. instead of dwelling on what i used to have, or dreaming of what i want to have, i'm content with it all right now. and i'm proud that i am! it's only been, geez, 9 years to get me here?!!

this week's prompt is: self realisation
what have you come to discover about yourself lately? or, think of a time in your life that you had a 'brick over the head' moment, and journal about that.

sassafrass paper, jenni bowlin label sticker and ticket, making memories letter sticker, fancy pants rubon, enjoy post-it note, star stickers.

will check out cards tomorrow as i lay in bed some more!

Comments

[Leah]

so beautiful. it's funny; i have recently come to the very same realization about myself. it's a good place to be, isn't it?

[Paula]

So glad you are feeling a bit better, hun. Not pleasant, I don't know how on earth you cope looking after poorly girls when you are sick yourself! I have been sick for 7 weeks now & finally got antibiotics, they make me feel very strange & a bit rough but at least its positive!! I'll get the card done later today as its back to work this morning!

[JENN]

Great that you are feeling better again.
Beautiful card as allways!... and a great promt!

[Bek Geach]

I hope you are feeling much better tomorrow when you look at all the cards you inspire :)

Your card is GORGEOUS Em... I think this may well be my favourite or at least the top 5 :) Oh heck I love them all!

Thanks for (as always) another great prompt.
Bx

[Roni]

Em-life is full of those 'hit me over the head' moments!! It is the journey that is our destination...
xxoo

[Danielle Melnyczenko]

Brilliant prompt yet again, can't wait till tomorrow when I'll get a chance to pour my emotions onto a really tiny playing card :P

I will post this weeks and last weeks card on my blog in about 12 hrs... i should be in bed now its late. I've been busy painting.. check it out on my blog to see an update on all my opshop finds and restorations.

www.danielleandsteve.blogspot.com

[kate]

oh my! I could have written the second paragraph. It's a good place to be - no matter how LONG it might take to get here!
I'm going to do this prompt, thank you.

[Paula]

Im back with my card & a closer look at yours. Even sick, you managed to create effortlessly. Fabulous prompt.

http://minibookpixie.blogspot.com/2007/11/aj-wk-45-dcm-le.html

[Elwira]

Great prompt. It got me thinking, and you are so right! Thanks for sharing.

My take on this weeks prompt and several others (still 10 weeks behind) is over here:

http://elwiras.web-log.nl/elwiras/2007/11/art_journal_wee.html

[Marjolein]

So glad to see you back Emily!! Love this card, mine's done and you can find it on my blog!
http://dutchie-in-canada.blogspot.com/2007/11/ajc-45-and-christmas-card-and-mail.html

[Simone]

Great card you make, nice to hear that you are feeling better. take the time to recover.

[Michelle]

It's so nice to see you with us and in better health! Thank you for another inspiring prompt! My card for week 45 and week 16 is on my blog, here:
http://michelle.schowek.net/2007/11/14/mini-art-journal-challenge-week-45-and-16/

Take care Dear! Kisses from Poland!

[Barb]

I remember exactly those feelings when my babies were that age, you described it perfectly. It is such a blissful time isn't it!

[gloria]

gorgeous card
love the prompt...
i'm almost caught up with the challenges again...
the move set me back big time!!

now to think of what i want to express on this week's card....

xoxo

[Bethany Engstrom]

Great card this week! Here's mine:
http://documentingus.blogspot.com
P.S. Thanks to all of you who check out my card every week! :)

[Nat]

Love your card Em! Hope you are doing better now and you are not sick anymore!

Here is my card:
http://www.scrapbook-trends.com/

I can't believe the year is almost over- I love this so much.

[Carolyn]

Love your card Emily! Also a wonderful prompt for this week. Hope your feeling much better today.

[Je@net]

So glad you're feeling beter Em!!
You can find my card here: http://jeanettiemessen.blogspot.com
And now off to see what the other girls made!!

[Deborah]

Here's mine for this week, hope you're feeling better Emily :)

[Deborah]

Here's mine for this week, hope you're feeling better Emily :)
http://good4thesoul.blogspot.com/

[Virginia]

Although I've not kept up with my weekly cards,(only got 6 or 7 done, eek), I've been recording your weekly themes so I can eventually do a whole year. 2007 has not been a kind one to me emotionally so I'm hoping 2008 I will get this done. Pretty please, when you are feeling better can you post one for week 43, or tell me where it is coz I can't find one. I love popping in to visit your blog, you are so inspirational.
hugs
Wirg.

[Lis]

Hope you and the girls are feeling better now Emily.
I love your card as usual, its fab!

This is mine..

http://lifeinsegments.blogspot.com/

[Carly]

Here are mine for the last 3 weeks. I just love to play catch up after a nice long vacation ha, ha. Love your card for this week. It is beautiful...
http://chucklesandgrins.blogspot.com/2007/11/art-cardsweeks-43-44-45.html

[Yvette]

So glad you are feeling better Em. Keep giving that lovely girl all of that beautiful breastmilk and take care of yourself as well.

I have nearly caught up on all the past challenges! I plan to do the rest in th next couple of days. Thank you so much for this, I am really enjoying it!

http://justaboutscrapping.blogspot.com/

[Liz]

I have posted nmy version of this prompt, off to take a look at some other cards now!!
Hope you are all feeling better, we have all come back from Florida with thrioat infections made worse by the jet lag.