i have really been looking forward to my little sunday afternoon aj sesh all week! feeling so inspired by all of your cards...i have seen every one that has been linked, and i hope you get the chance to browse through and peek at some of them!
i had the treat of hanging out with 2 of my cousins from australia - along with their wives, 2 kids and 2 friends this weekend as they are on a month long trip around canada and the us. we used to do alot together as kids, but you know how things get - we got older and busier and in the last several years have hardly seen each other apart from weddings :) so it got me thinking about the bonds a family has, our similarities and quirks that are so apparent despite years apart. how my cousin mark has the exact same hands as my dad. how we are all cheap and will park our cars miles away to save paying a few bucks! how we are all so tall with long legs and need our bikes adjusted if anyone else rides them - "better make it HILL HEIGHT!". we had the best fun riding bikes from venice to santa monica and i managed to get this one shot of us all on the pier...
i also love when i look short in a photo! {my cousins are mark - really tall one on right, and his wife leanne in the white jumper, their friends paul and jade next to them, then my other cuz jeremy in the red jumper with his wife lisa in the blue and their 2 cute kids}.
i loved that we were a big loud group of aussies!
so this led me to my prompt for the week: what is powerful to you?
sticker is by making memories :) other stuff is just random! i journalled my feelings on how i find families to be so powerful on the back. i think some weeks i will want to journal on the back, others not...do whatever works for you at the time!don't forget to post links so we can all enjoy. and if you are new to this - join in anytime, you don't have to catch up - just keep going for 52 weeks! can't wait to see the creativity flow!
i used your card idea to make a mini-book this weekend and I love IT!!!! thanks for the inspo!!!
http://happygirlstacey.blogspot.com/2007/01/fun-weekend.html
Posted by: stacey fike | January 14, 2007 at 08:17 PM
I love this idea, and I think I'm going to do it! congrats on the baby, dearie!!! Hope you are feeling well!!!
Posted by: sarah | January 14, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Looks like so much fun!!!...and you're right...family bond is SO strong!
Posted by: Bec | January 14, 2007 at 08:23 PM
I loooooove the art journal challenge because the card is small enough that I can finally have a feeling of accomplishment with a weekly project. I can't wait to meet you when you come to the Tampa area!
Posted by: Anna Molina | January 14, 2007 at 08:59 PM
Hi! fun fun fun!!!!
I'm really enjoying this little journal :-)
http://pattyschaffer.typepad.com/photos/deck_of_me/aj2.html
Posted by: Patty S | January 14, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Loving this art journal challenge... Love the size (so manageable and totally not intimidating) and it's fun to just have a place to play, you know? Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I've posted the cover and first entry on my blog, and will post my second entry tomorrow:
http://lizzymrandomhappiness.blogspot.com/2007/01/so-much-to-share.html
Thanks again, this is a blast!
Lizzy
Posted by: LizzyM | January 15, 2007 at 01:10 AM
Glad you had fun with the family. I'm working on last week's prompt...not sure if I'll share it on my blog, but I'm enjoying having time to write. Looking forward to doing this week's prompt.
Posted by: Brianna | January 15, 2007 at 01:19 AM
Ahhh, the beach... Just seeing water makes me jealous ... But right now it is freezing here in Vegas!
Posted by: michelle | January 15, 2007 at 02:06 AM
I so wish I could go to the Freestyle in Sydney. When are you coming to Brisbane? I love the Playing Card thingy Great idea!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Reedy | January 15, 2007 at 04:29 AM
Ah - this is so much fun!!! I love it already to pieces - LOL. Thanks so much!
Here is my second card (hope I got the question still right - lol)
http://www.scrapbook-trends.com/?p=181
Have a gorgeous week!
Posted by: Nat | January 15, 2007 at 07:05 AM
Oh wow i love this idea...fantastic..and very creative...So im starting this week, just have to go and buy my pack of cards, cause im too lazy to make my own...lol..
Posted by: Fran | January 15, 2007 at 07:12 AM
I finished my second one Em.. http://batteryhill.blogspot.com/ I'm really loving this. I did a few bases tonight too, in readiness, and a couple little layouts, so I'm feeling quite inspired at the moment.
btw, there's no Dutch in your family is there? the dutch are so tall as well.
Posted by: lisavc | January 15, 2007 at 07:55 AM
I was so looking forward to the 2nd card,im loving this challenge. This is my 2nd card.
http://wisasworld.blogspot.com/2007/01/weekend-of-creations.html
Posted by: Lis | January 15, 2007 at 08:38 AM
Hi Emily!!
This art journal is so great!! I agree about the size of the cards: it's PERFECT for a weekly job :)
i'll be posting all the cards here:
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1061109
xoxo
Posted by: BIanca Alonso | January 15, 2007 at 08:51 AM
I love this idea too! I started this sunday and made a bunch of cards to decorate later. And here are my first two I´ve made:
http://kickis.blogg.se/150107145030_ett_nytt_litet_projekt.html
The writing is in Swedish though, but I hope you enjoy it anyway!
Posted by: Kicki | January 15, 2007 at 09:58 AM
I love that this is so easy to keep up with - I feel so accomplished:) Here is my card for this week:
http://scrappywife.blogspot.com/
Thanks for looking - Kim
Posted by: Kim | January 15, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Merci beaucoup for your nice post on my blog, Emily!
This is the secong card :
{ThE fReNcH tOuCh}
http://prolix.typepad.fr
See you later!
Bonne semaine!
Posted by: PROLIX from la Normandie | January 15, 2007 at 11:26 AM
what a beautiful family picture! I am so jealous, stuck here in Detroit with crummy weather!
Love the card. so beautiful!
Posted by: suetreiber | January 15, 2007 at 11:48 AM
love your card...very pretty and love the question!!! I am off to get a deck of cards today...will have to play the catch up game...it's only 3, not too bad!!! and me too...so jealous of the weather...it's cold in alberta!!! have a fabulous day!
Posted by: jessi (daisy J) | January 15, 2007 at 11:58 AM
hahaa im laughing about the parking comment. ill pay LOADS extra just so i dont have to walk anywhere! heeee
Posted by: tara w | January 15, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Like everyone else stated, I'm having such a great time with this project. It's a great size, easy to keep up with and gets my creativity going.
Here is a link to mine!
http://scrappinjenny.blogspot.com/2007/01/rainy-days-and-monday-always-get-me.html
Posted by: Jen | January 15, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Here is my second card. Couldn't wait to get started on it and look forward to next week's prompt. http://chucklesandgrins.blogspot.com/2007/01/cardweek-2.html
Posted by: Carly | January 15, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Card 2 is up! Emily this is so. fun. !
http://woolforbrains.blogspot.com
Posted by: kristen | January 15, 2007 at 01:44 PM
card nr. 2 is made. I really love your challanges! Thank you for all the inspiration.
http://mariesgalleri.blogspot.com/2007/01/kort-nr-2.html
Posted by: Marie Mattsson, Sweden | January 15, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Here's mine for the second week :D
LOVE this challenge so far -- been waiting for this new q :D
http://aniia.blogspot.com/2007/01/and-dark-portal-opens.html
Posted by: Ania | January 15, 2007 at 02:28 PM