Wanna see?

Around here it's been just absolutely nutty, but in a rich and delicious Nutella kind of way. I've been bookmaking, knitting, shooting, and doodling...wanna see?

First, a polaroid photo journal I made out of Davey board, card stock, and bound together by screw post hinges (drilled holes through the board). I used paper that I have collected previously, pasted them on the pre-cut Davey boards and used photo corners inside to secure the polaroids.

More knitting progress!! It's slow going, but progress is still progress!! This throw is going to be huge, but because the pattern is so soothing and simple, slow is of no consequence.

And more bookbinding, I've been teaching myself the coptic stitch and made a book using the same paper I used for the polaroid journal.

And the images I've been posting lately? All manual baby. Are they perfect? Hell no, but I've never been about posting perfection. I'm learning and currently that's my own personal favorite mode. I'm taking the same Intuitive Lens class Tracey is taking and I can't say enough about it. I dig Thea's teaching style, she is thorough, detailed and her exercises are excellent.

And you know because I am an online class junky, I'm also taking an art class called the Wing Sessions hosted by the talented Melody Ross of Brave Girl's Club. So much changed when I found the Brave Girl's Club. I grew spiritually, creatively, and soulfully, far more than I ever expected to. And because I love everything to do with birds, butterflies, feathers, and flying... and because the Wing sessions are ALL about drawing, doodling, painting, collaging, embroidering, and even jewelry-making everything related to "wings"...well, you understand right?... And guess what, there's still time to join in if you are interested :).

This weekend brings four days off as the kids are out of school today and Monday. There will be embroidering--(yes the girl is embroidering!!), piano lessons for the kids, more photography and doodling, maybe some snowboarding...

Life is good when we create, move and make. I hope you are finding time to do the same....

Wishing you a weekend full....

xoxo

From one soul to another... a giveaway for you...

When I first learned about the Soul Restoration project back in December, I was iffy about committing 6 weeks of my time to an online class.  I kept going back to the Brave Girl's Club website, reading about the classes, and watching the videos they provided on what the class was all about.  The whole idea of "soul crafting" was intriguing to me, which (from their website) means using creativity through art, collage, and journaling to get back in touch with your soul, your innermost thoughts and feelings, and perhaps your spirituality.

To be honest, I didn't really feel out of touch with my soul, nor did I really feel "off-track" or "stuck".  Yet, I had a nagging feeling that perhaps there is more to uncover about myself than I really knew.  I had explored my past plenty, but was there more to learn?  Perhaps this would be the perfect venue to not only learn more creatively, but spiritually.  How wonderful would it be to give myself some committed time every week to explore my dreams, my hopes, and my potential!  When was the last time I gave my soul so much attention anyway?  Awhile.  Was my soul worth the time and the money?  Absolutely.  And so is yours.

As my Soul Restoration class comes to a close, and as I reflect back on the beautiful, creative journey I have taken with this class, I have realized the importance of taking care of our souls, keeping in constant contact with it, nourishing it, honoring it, opening up to it, and spending time with it.  This creative process has allowed my soul to come to the surface, giving it life and a voice.  I put up a quote by C. S. Lewis not too long ago, "You don't have a soul, you are a soul. You have a body."  This class has allowed me to not just look upon others as other bodies, but as other souls all wanting the same thing:  to express, to love, and to live wholeheartedly.  

So, my gift to you, from one soul to another, is a chance to take the next Soul Restoration 6 week online class starting April 5th.

Three Opportunities to Enter: Comments Closed
1) Please leave a comment here on this post as your first entry.  
2) If you blog and post about this giveaway, that will be your second entry.
3) If you facebook, that will be a third entry. (I don't tweet, sorry!)

You have up to 3 chances to enter, but please let me know in the comments if you have done all three.  I will randomly choose a winner on March 1st, so the last day to enter is Feb. 28th, one week from today.
Go for it!! You have nothing to lose :).

Much love,
MJ