i had a lovely surprise waiting for me when i got back yesterday, a package with this yummy book inside. last year, sharon soneff contacted me to see if i would like to contribute some art journal pages to her new book about healing and growth through journalling.
i had to laugh as there were a number of different 'issues' i could choose from my life to journal about! i have never felt like i deliberately leave out the 'messy stuff' from my scrapbooks/art journals - i guess it is a lot more fun to make pages about the everyday beautiful, it's what i like to do to remind myself of all my blessings...but creating pages for this book opened up something new to me - i chose to finally journal about a few sad experiences i have had. it did hurt while i created the pages, but it also felt really freeing and true and brave to put it on paper like that, and i also feel now that i am creating a more true art journal by sharing it in there.
there is some truly fabulous and deeply moving art and expression in this book, and i am yet to devour it thoroughly! if you are looking for a good read, some self reflection and some serious artsy eye candy, get this book!!
i thought i'd take a page (my one 'happy page'!) that i did and use it for our weekly art journal word, 'cos it's a good word ;)
balance...ah, i could create a whole art journal on this word alone! looking forward to seeing what you come up with. happy week!
Congrats honey! Your work is always AMAZING!!!
Looks like an amazing book :)
Lus x
Posted by: Lusi Austin | February 03, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Congrats.. thats so awesome.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 03, 2008 at 08:08 PM
what a great project to be a part of.
your layout is looking quite fantastic as always. :)
Posted by: kristin | February 03, 2008 at 09:08 PM
i found this book on amazon! :)
i THINK i'm getting it for my birthday this month!
i can't wait to get it.
xx
jill
Posted by: jill s | February 03, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Hi Emily,
Was looking though a few craft blogs I like and got to your. I was blown away, do you know Chelsea Parson ? I live in Tas and used to be best friends with Sarah. I can't believe what a small world it is I saw a photo of you on chelsea's blog when you visited them and then I just end up on your site by mistake. What a small world, I like your idea and comments on how you always journel the nice things. I am a bit the same. My blog is http://natefeefamily.blogspot.com
only just learning the world of blogging, love looking around at others.
Cheers
Fiona
Posted by: Fiona Karas | February 03, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Congrats Em! That looks like a great book. I'll have to check it out! The paint class was awesome-hope you'll be putting together another one soon! Scrapbooking with Collage maybe? hint, hint!
Hope your trip was nice!
tootles, d.
Posted by: Danielle | February 04, 2008 at 08:19 AM
congrats on the new pub!
here are my latest journal pages :)
http://creativeblessing.blogspot.com/2008/02/weekend-whatnots.html
Posted by: vee | February 04, 2008 at 01:00 PM
awwww...must check out that book...what coolness!!
love that pic of mick and ivy.....such sweet sweet love!!
xo
Posted by: Annie | February 04, 2008 at 01:45 PM
The books look great.
The funny part of this posting is it that my one word this year is balance. For my card last week i just already this word. I hope for everybody who's reading this blog their lives is in balance
XO Simone
Posted by: Simone | February 04, 2008 at 01:51 PM
i agree! Balance could fill several books.
Posted by: suetreiber | February 04, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Here's mine.
http://jennifermartinovici.typepad.com/crazyjen/2008/01/random-in-2008.html
Posted by: Jennifer | February 04, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Hey em,
I just got my book I ordered from amazon in the mail.... this book is a beauty!Your art is lovely as always. tena
Posted by: tena Sprenger | February 04, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Hi Em,
just got my book and I absolutely love it, your pages in particular were so amazing. I am a survivor myself and I am blown away by your courage and strength in what you wrote.... when another abused child speaks out it sends a special light out to other survivors who were once silent, saying it is okay to be silent no longer, thank you for your pure strong special voice... which is what I am working on in myself...... :) much love
Me x
Posted by: debra | February 05, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Congratulations - I'm thinking there is another book I am going to have to have :)
Posted by: Lesli | February 05, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I bought this book over the holidays and was delighted to see your pages in it - you did a great job, and yes, it's so good to dig deep for those journal pages and explore the challenges and the hurts of life, overcoming them is a big part of who we are (but you know that already).
Posted by: Sue McG | February 06, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Oh dear me, another book ordered! This looks like a must have though, and it'll be arriving through my door tomorrow-can't wait.
Thought you might like to see my 'balance' here... http://divingforpearls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/balance.html
bws and thanks x
Posted by: Maz | February 06, 2008 at 06:21 PM
my last two art journal pages are here ....
Posted by: chanel | February 07, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Hi there - have enjoyed this process so far and have even added paint to my latest word page! Thanks for this and hope you enjoyed your time with family.
Nicki
http://chookyschirps.blogspot.com/2008/02/next-two-words.html
Posted by: Nicki | February 09, 2008 at 04:35 AM
I got my book today and it was glorious. Particularly enjoyed your work. Loved your divorce page in particular. I MUST LEARN TO SEW!
Posted by: Cami | February 09, 2008 at 12:28 PM
It looks like I'm going to have to ask Borders to order this book so I can browse at my leisure kid free! I can't wait to see it.
Here's my balance page http://juliekittredge.blogspot.com/2008/02/art-journal-balance.html
Posted by: Julie K | February 10, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Done it...at last!
Its in my gallery:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2258578183_4f0796cd2d_o.jpg
xx
Posted by: willowthewysp | February 11, 2008 at 07:33 PM
All my pages so far are in the Flickr group pool. I made it to Balance tonight.
Posted by: MissKoolAid | February 12, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Here is my take on balance ....
http://justaboutscrapping.blogspot.com/2008/02/balance.html
I am in catch up mode after my health took a detour!
Posted by: YvetteDownunder | February 18, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I don't believe it!!!
My fiance bought me this book for Christmas! Go to my blog and look at 3rd Feb 09's post- I wrote about how great this book is!! LOL!!!
I am reading it now- it is my bed book!!!
I've seen that page, and thought it was brilliant!! And now I just wander onto your blog without realising..... wow! :)
Posted by: Helena | February 16, 2009 at 09:41 PM