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Denise~'s avatar

What a nice memory of the holiday, hoping to get some cozy memories in my journal too.

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Robyn Hepburn's avatar

Mmm, these photos make me feel all warm and cosy. And now I'm considering using my holiday to draw my week... But do I have time? 😋

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Do it!! Sounds great!

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Brenda Marshall's avatar

your visual journals are an inspiration, thank you

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Helen C Stark's avatar

You’re more than welcome! They remind me to be thankful for the little treasures in life.

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Melanie Beilner's avatar

I have been admiring your weekly visual journals for a couple months now! I am inspired to start my own! Honestly, I could stare at your visual journals for ages. I would buy a year book of your journal, I like it that much!

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Rachel's avatar

I love it... I was just thinking how out of the habit of photographing everything I have gotten- I've missed a number of things this year that way, but it was because I have been trying to actually see things rather than be observing through my phone camera that I started doing it! Perhaps I just need to separate the camera from the phone again 😉

Meanwhile I still have my tree, and I might just draw it tonight while we sit watching TV as a family! I've already watched Die Hard (made my family watch with me 🤣) and enjoyed Red One yesterday, so I might add them to my spread too!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

I've been through that as well but inevitably I always come back to photography as a way of appreciating details. Hope you've enjoyed your Christmas season.

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Lila's avatar

Thanks for sharing the sketchbook tutorial! I never considered leaving the binding ribbons out over the cover; it looks lovely! 💖

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Jess Stride's avatar

Wow that fireplace truly is stunning!🤩 I love your drawings of your days leading up to Christmas. I’m very impressed how you find the time!👏🏻🥰💖

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Christine K's avatar

What a beautiful post. I was on Samantha's call too. Happy Holidays~

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Ela's avatar
Dec 22Edited

This is such a warm and cosy spread. Your visual journal is so inspiring. I have creative blok so I hope your January challenge give me a kick to start sth new. Have a lovely festive season and Merry Christmas 🎄

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50 Things to do in your 50s's avatar

I would love to join your January plein Air project. I see it's sold out. Please let me know if there are cancellations or if you're taking new registrations 🙏. You've already inspired me to start visual journalling ❤️

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Hi I'm hoping to post the kick off replay the next day to paid subs. The key is to just get started! Hope you can join the challenge!

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Elle Penner's avatar

I would love to start doing this! Do you have any posts or tips for getting started and the order in which you draw/paint/write? Thank you for sharing your journals and talents with us!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Hi Elle, I do my journals in a variety of ways. I share tips in the club throughout the year. Hope you can join.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

Your visual journal reflections are always so cozy. Thank you so much for sharing Helen! :)

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Sarah Selecky's avatar

These are all so pretty and cozy, and have me wondering if I can change my habits and start painting in my sketchbook again next year. Thank you for the inspiration!

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Audhdpainter's avatar

Beautiful ❤️

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