balance

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!

Comments

[Lusi Austin]

Congrats honey! Your work is always AMAZING!!!
Looks like an amazing book :)
Lus x

[Elizabeth]

Congrats.. thats so awesome.

[kristin]

what a great project to be a part of.
your layout is looking quite fantastic as always. :)

[jill s]

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

[Fiona Karas]

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

[Danielle]

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.

[vee]

congrats on the new pub!
here are my latest journal pages :)
http://creativeblessing.blogspot.com/2008/02/weekend-whatnots.html

[Annie]

awwww...must check out that book...what coolness!!
love that pic of mick and ivy.....such sweet sweet love!!
xo

[Simone]

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

[suetreiber]

i agree! Balance could fill several books.

[Jennifer]

Here's mine.

http://jennifermartinovici.typepad.com/crazyjen/2008/01/random-in-2008.html

[tena Sprenger]

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

[debra]

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

[Lesli]

Congratulations - I'm thinking there is another book I am going to have to have :)

[Sue McG]

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).

[Maz]

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

[chanel]

my last two art journal pages are here ....

[Nicki]

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

[Cami]

I got my book today and it was glorious. Particularly enjoyed your work. Loved your divorce page in particular. I MUST LEARN TO SEW!

[Julie K]

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

[willowthewysp]

Done it...at last!
Its in my gallery:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2258578183_4f0796cd2d_o.jpg
xx

[MissKoolAid]

All my pages so far are in the Flickr group pool. I made it to Balance tonight.

[YvetteDownunder]

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!

[Helena]

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! :)