A Weekend Away

I had planned to do a bit with the class site this weekend, and work on some journals. Instead, we received a call Saturday morning and met up with family for the entire day, well into the evening. Sunday was a cleaning day, then meeting up with family again. Very little time was spent online and it was amazingly refreshing.

It was so refreshing that I'm so ready to dive back in. Ready to create, because time away always inspires me. Ready to dedicate time to my class again.

I'm not usually a spontaneous person. However, I discovered an ability to roll with things this weekend. I wasn't chomping at the bit to get online. I wasn't worried about the fact that I wasn't promoting. I breathed, I laughed, and I recharged. I took a lot of family photos. Life is good.

And now back to the regular programming. Which seems just a little brighter.

Taking Inventory and finding Joy

This is a photo my son took at the balloon festival. I love seeing things through his eyes! I've been taking inventory quite a bit lately... it's just something I do. My personal life, my family life, my class, my creativity... I am so full of joy. So many things are a celebration of that joy.

Last night was our first group chat for the class. I am absolutely in awe of the women who chose to join me. They are each amazing. We are only one week in out of the 6 week course... and I can't totally fathom the ride I am on yet. That is a good thing.

This weekend will include some more journal making so keep your eye out! And if you'd like more information on when my next class is, drop me a line at robynsart@live.com

Saying Yes

I have been featured in an amazingly inspirational video! If you are an artist, or want to dabble in art but have excuses, I urge you to watch this. This came about because of Connie asking me to be the sponsored Journal Maker of Art Journal Love Letters!! (Click on the link then scroll down) Remember how I was so excited to say yes? Well, that one yes keeps rewarding me over and over!

Life is absolutely amazing in my little corner right now. I'm opening myself up to possibilities and diving in. That, my friends, has made all the difference! I urge you to check out my shop at www.robynsart.etsy.com. And the class that Effy mentions in her video, my class, the Artist Empowerment Class, will be offered again in a few months!

Taking Off

I feel like the students in my class are taking off... they are being launched into this whole new world and it's so exciting to watch! We recently went to the Hot Air Balloon Festival and watched about a dozen balloons launch. It's a slow process, with them unrolling and laying out the balloons, then testing their torches, and finally beginning to fill the balloons. They fill the balloons laying on their sides then finally they heat the air in them and pop the basket upright. A slow process, yes, but an amazing one.

This course has already taught me so much about myself and we're only a few days into it! I can only imagine what's to come. I will be offering this class again in the future. That, I am absolutely sure of! I'm also sure that it will be life-altering. Both for myself and the students.

Be on the lookout for more journals from me. There is a lot of busy-ness going on at my house!

Back to Work

Back to work after a 3 day weekend. That is always tough. However, what a wonderful 3 day weekend it was! The class started yesterday and it is such an amazing group of women. I am honored to be leading them. The signup button will disappear by tomorrow morning. It is not too late to join us, but today will be the last day.

I took some awesome photos of the family this weekend. And we shot off some big fireworks. I also added new journals to my shop and baked. What a good weekend!

This week I will be working on even more journals, and figuring out how to get the right amount of time into the class. It will be an amazing 6 weeks!! It may take a lot of my time from other online activities, but that is ok.

Tick Tock

This will most likely be my last blog post before my class starts. There are still 3 days left though to enter the giveaway! And, just so you know, there is still a wee bit of time to register. For class details, go here. I would love to have you join us. The group signed up so far is amazing.

I'm not feeling great today. Didn't take my allergy meds last night so I was congested and coughing a lot... Today I'm going to try to have excellent self-care, and I'm going to take my medication properly. Oh... also today, I will be listing some new journals!

I hope your holiday weekend (if you are in the U.S.) is safe and enjoyable! I'll see you again on Monday!

Excited!!

My giveaway continues. And you can have an entry for EVERY time you share! Please go here to see details and to post when you share.

I am so excited about this class, I can't even begin to tell you! My passion since I can remember has been helping people. And through my struggles in life and in my art, I have learned so much. It is so amazing to me that I'll be able to help others to find their voice artistically, their boundaries with crazymakers, convert their dreams into goals. I am feeling very blessed to be able to help with that process!

I really must give big thanks to Connie of http://www.dirtyfootprints-studio.com/ who has encouraged me every step of the way, along with countless other friends. I appreciate each and every one of you!