Art Journal Collage Sheet Giveaway and New Workshop Giveaway!!

Updated!! Winner announced at the end of this post:))

*You can also still access the free collage/graphics sheet to use in your own journal (non commercial art). 

 I don't know about you but during the cold weather months, I like to take my artsy mojo to a comfy chair, maybe grab a cup of ummm...coffee...depending on the time of day of course ,and just create in my journal or sketchbook.     It's the artists way of nesting, I guess! It's also a great way to 'stock up' on ideas for future projects and have a fun visual diary of sorts to reference back when you need it.

  If you are looking for creative project so that you can join in on the visual journaling movement,  my class "Art Journal: The book" is an affordable (and super fun) workshop which shows you how to make your own quick and easy 'junk journal',  create fun printing plates from easy to find material and I also give you an overview on what journals are out in the market along with a sample page. Included in your workshop 'kit' will be an assortment of journaling prompts to get you started AND 3 free collage sheets.  The class has 8 videos and runs about an hour and half,  for a super low price!  I previously released this lesson during the workshop 21 Secrets 2013 but have brought it back by popular demand so that you can take the class now and view it for an unlimited time*!

*All of our classes at Creative Workshops are open ended and available until the teacher retires the class if they ever do:)

As my gifty to you for stopping by, I put up a free sheet on my 'work in progress' website for you to download.  Just go to this page and you can click the link to download the full color copy of this page:

During the workshop you will get 2 other sheets so you are getting 6.00 of FREE merchandise on top of  your class! whooohoo!

Class begins on Monday so join on the fun today!!   What?  You want more goodies??  Okay, I'll throw in one free tuition for the class for one of my blog friends who comments on the post. I'll randomly choose from the comment/entries on Saturday, January 25th .
If you by chance already signed up for the class or sign up for the class and win, you will either be refunded or have the option of gifting your winnings to a friend.  Win Win! 

All you need to do to enter to win is to tell me how you stay inspired in the cold winter months (or hot weather months...whenever your nesting time is). What do you like to during short bursts of time   or small doses creatively or otherwise to refill your well?   ALSO PLEASE be sure to either provide an email or an alternative way to contact you. I had a ton of entries last time that signed up without having an identity attached.  I need to be able to locate you without hiring a private investigator ;) 



Our winner is: 

Janelle Marks said...

I love to snow dye fabric in the winter, so that I have beautiful fabric to keep me inspired all year long.

2:47 PM

Lucky number 14 was randomly pulled, and miss Janelle was our winner. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone that stopped by. I enjoyed reading all your  winter inspirational tips...so many great ways to stay inspired or to get inspired rather than just hibernate:))) 



 If you didn't win, and want to join in the class--it's not to late, join in at any time by going  to  this

link HERE:)  Hope to see you in class!!


Good luck!!

While you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by my Etsy shop, I've uploaded tons of new paintings and some prints this week!

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
― Maya Angelou

Art Is You...Now Open, Specials and More!

Before I move on to more 2013 recap photos, I wanted to take a second out to let you know that two of my BIG events for 2014 are now live and open for registration.

This will be my 4th YEAR...holy cow, can't even believe it'll be 4 years that I've participated as a instructor at Art Is You.  This organization rocks because of the leaders at the helm of the growing Art Is You  family,  Sallianne McCelland and Ellen Legare.  They not only know how to throw an amazing retreat, they cover every single detail from morning to night so that each attendee and teacher feels super special and at home, wrapping their arms around you with a warm hug and a welcome smile.

Art is You is also the first major event that I begin teaching at, hence opening the door to me being fortunate to work full time as an artist.  It has been and continues to be a privilege to work with all the wonderful students and my good friends, Sal and Ellen. 

What don't you make it the year to join us?  I will be teaching in Memphis (the Dixie retreat) April 2014 and in Stamford, CT, October 2014.    
There are very few events out there that have it ALL covered for you once you walk through the doors. You walk in expecting great things, and you walk out with a sense of satisfaction and true fulfillment (and no doubt with a pocket full of goodies, your address book filled up with new friends emails and cards, and memories to last a lifetime).

Here's a peek at what I'll be teaching at both retreats.  Click on the links below the image to be taken to either Dixie or Stamford's workshop page.

Girl Untangled

 

Dixie:  4/30/15

Stamford   10/12/14

My Gellis Heart

 

Dixie:   4/28/14

Stamford: 10/13/14

Pod-Tastic

 Dixie: 4/29/14

Stamford: 10/10/14

These events have been growing and many classes are expected to sell out well before the retreats begin so be sure to pick your classes as soon as you can!  

I hope to see you there  (and in one or more of my classes)!

For the 3rd year in a row, I will also be sponsored by some awesome companies with goodies for every student in each of my classes.

A big shout out goes to my main sponsor,  Splash of Color.  Other sponsors will be announced soon:)

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In Other news,  I have some SUPER sales going on over at Creative Workshops.

All of my open classes are 20% off from NOW until January 12th as a New Year, New You special.

In addition, my class Who Are You is offered at a super duper special, only 25.00!!

Stop over to my page at Creative Workshops to check out all the specials in one convenient place.

 

 

Opening January 27th is Art Journaling: The Book which is a GREAT multi video lesson on creating a super cool journal, plus I go over several printing techniques, share inspirational prompts and more. If you are ready to take the plunge into art journaling, this class will surely inspire you.  Did I mention it's only 22.00???     This is the first release of several other Art Journaling lessons I'll be sharing in 2014!!!  whooohoo!
*This is being re-released from my class over at 21 Secrets 2013.

That's about it for now! Make 2014 the year that you get your creative muse working in magical ways!   I'd love to share that journey with you!