i miss creating for creating's sake. i used to do this all the time...and between getting busier and having less space to work in...and no sunny verandah overlooking the trees to inspire me, i have allowed myself to get to a place where i no longer do it for the pure joy and love. and i don't like that!
a class i taught several times last year called 'a deck of you', was creating an art journal on a deck of cards - one card to be used for every week of the year. i promised myself and those in the classes that i would do this every week on my blog for a year, and i would love for you to join in! all you need is a deck of cards (i found funky pink and purple ones in target for around $4), and a desire to give yourself this gift - you can join in anytime.
having a little base to work on means you don't need to spend a lot of time on it. pick a day each week as your art journal day, and be sure to create something on your card that day...my day is going to be sunday - i will post a new card every week!
in my class we spent most of the time creating bases or backgrounds to then add journalling and other fun things to each week. if you have time and energy one day - bust out the paint or patterned paper and start layering some fun stuff onto the blank cards. you don't need to do them all at once, but maybe have a few 'ready' for when you want to create on top.
here is my little stash of cards waiting for the fun stuff to be added each week!
we also made little pouches from felt and fabric to hold the art journal cards in, carry it around in your bag and pull it out when inspiration strikes or is needed!
so each week i will post my little card from that day, and a prompt for you to use if you need it. but anything goes! won't it be fun in a year to have this fat wad of colour and personality, this little snapshot of you right now? please post if you have any questions, and if you feel comfortable link to an image of your card that week, so we can all get inspired and enjoy from one another! art journal journeys are the best when taken together :)
this weeks prompt is: something you are proud of...
OMG What a fantastic idea!!! I need a pack of cards to do this with :D
LOVE it :) Thanks for the inspiration Emily!!!!
Posted by: Danielle Nilsson | January 07, 2007 at 08:20 PM
i'm really excited for this! the layout-a-week club i was in at my lss ends in a couple weeks, so the timing is perfect!
also, don't you just LOVE that date stamp? i wonder how i ever lived without it.
Posted by: eryn | January 07, 2007 at 08:25 PM
Yeah!! I have taken this class, and the cards in my deck is just waiting to be filled with weekly journaling! How cool!
Getting started tomorrow!
(Loved this class by the way, funky, messy (LOL) and sooo inspiring! Thanks E!)
:o)
Posted by: Lene S | January 07, 2007 at 09:02 PM
I think I saw these in paris - wish I had time to have taken your class.
love the fact the 52 cards can also represent a week.
must get my huge butt off the pc and go and do some real scrapping xx
Posted by: kirsty | January 07, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Oh my gosh.. what a great idea.. Love these cards so creative
Posted by: eLiZaBeTh | January 07, 2007 at 09:10 PM
Count this gal in! Sure, I haven't taken a fun class like this ever (boo, Buffalo!) - BUT, I'm so ready to crack the same-ol-same-ol mold I'm in. Plus, my resolution this year is to push myself into a more creative way of life (loooonnngggg been missing!), so this is a fab way to do it! Awesome. I'm getting my deck to get started first thing tomorrow!
Oh, and I promise not to be a big chicken and I will post my card decorating successes! ;)
Posted by: Nicole | January 07, 2007 at 09:22 PM
OH I am totally loving this idea! I have been cleaning out cupboards and found a few decks of cards that I was planning on tossing. I think I feel a new project coming on for myself and my DD's.
Posted by: jibiibear | January 07, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Love this idea! I am sooo in:) HUGE congrats too on your growing family. How lovely!!!!
Posted by: ArtsyMama | January 07, 2007 at 09:39 PM
this
is
wicked!!
I'm totally game for this!! Thanks for the inspiration Emily!
Posted by: melissa godin | January 07, 2007 at 09:43 PM
oh my goodness...i'm SO stinkin' excited. i think i have an roughed up deck somewhere here...off to find it!
this is what i needed.
thanks.
you rock.
xx
jill
Posted by: jill s | January 07, 2007 at 10:16 PM
oooooo.... I have a deck of cards that's just been waiting for something fun to happen to it... I'm totally in!! :)
Posted by: kristy | January 07, 2007 at 11:02 PM
I did mine as soon as I read your post! I even have it up on my blog - thanks for the inspiration!!!! :-)
Posted by: Patty S | January 07, 2007 at 11:12 PM
I am also going to join, I recently bought the really big deck of cards from Target for a $1.00 so I will be joining! thanks for doing this Emily, you are such an inspiration, I love your stuff! Malou
Posted by: Malou | January 07, 2007 at 11:30 PM
whoa.
what an awesome concept.
you just oooze cool- don'tcha?!
Posted by: gloria | January 07, 2007 at 11:45 PM
yep, this sounds like *em* kinda fun! lurv it... count me in!! :)
Posted by: dannelle | January 08, 2007 at 12:28 AM
What a great idea!!! I emailed you a while back about your article in SC on art journals - but I only ever made a start on the first page of mine. Playing cards will be great for this - I'll be off to buy some tomorrow :)
Posted by: Jasmine | January 08, 2007 at 12:33 AM
count me in Em...am off to rummage in the cupboard for cards right now - even though I should be doing something boring like laundry - creativity has to come first, right ??
Posted by: jeniw | January 08, 2007 at 12:56 AM
this sounds so FUN
hoping to do it
Posted by: Shawnna / flipflopmom | January 08, 2007 at 01:00 AM
:) I was wondering when you'd start a challenge or project...hubby's a magician, lots{LOTS} of decks of cards just waiting for my scrap room to devour. What an awesome idea!
Posted by: chrissy amport | January 08, 2007 at 03:03 AM
I'M PLAYING!!!! :D
Posted by: celine navarro | January 08, 2007 at 03:53 AM
love this idea, have never done anything like this, so looking forward to it!
can't wait to see what you do
x
Posted by: Debbie Wylie | January 08, 2007 at 04:18 AM
Yes! I love this artjournal-Idea.
So, I'll use the cards and the lovely, little purse I made at your class in Paris. :)
Thanks alot, for your lovely inspiration.
...and strange enough, I Just started another artjournal journey back at MY blog today. It is only lasting two weeks, and it is all about improvement (hope that's the rigt word)...being better at something...or making some changes....It's about inspiration, and creating.....and it is mostly in norwegian....lol
Have a nice day.
Love to you
Posted by: gudrun | January 08, 2007 at 05:14 AM
What an awesome idea. Love it. I'm in for sure.
And congratulations on your pregnancy :)
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Perry | January 08, 2007 at 06:31 AM
Hi Emilie ;o))
I have taken this class in Paris ... the little pouche is ready, just waiting to be fullfilled .. Thanks for this challenge
Merci !!
Posted by: PascaleP | January 08, 2007 at 06:52 AM
This is awesome!!! Can't wait to start!
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole | January 08, 2007 at 07:56 AM