Long before "The Bucket List" movie came along I have had a Life List. I used to write things down every now and again and kept adding to this list. Every so often I would mark something off I love the feeling of just having those dreams floating out there. Some people call them Visual Boards but whatever you call it I think you should have a place for your dreams. Here are just some of the things on my list that you can view HERE: write a book, give back to women in rough times, snorkel, to to Hawaii, Alaska, go on a trip with my brother, own my very own Ford Mustang, see Ireland and drink beer in an Irish Pub with the locaks, stay in a bed & breakfast, see my kids graduate from college, see Hearst Castle, own a big bath tub built for two, and be the best mother I can be.
I have had the thrill of marking off things from that list such as: Go Surfing, ride in a hot air baloon, kayak in the Paciic Ocean, have and use my own passport, Do a "Trash the Dress" Photo shoot, have a home art studio, create a business based on my art, and see a Broadway play in NYC.
Now keep in mind this list goes way back and I add/delete as I change. So I have a challenge for YOU!
I want you to create a journal to share your Life List. I can be a private place or one you share (I would love you to share with me/us!!). You can leave places on the pages to mark down when you accomplish your goal. Or just make it a place to write down your dreams.
I shared a simple journal that I created LIVE on Helmar Ustream.
Keep in mind your journal can be water color, lined, cardstock, etc. I made mine out of a water color journal because mine is going to be a mixed media journal. I am not going to over-think this…it is about being simple and putting your dreams to paper, right now. Who knows how those dreams will a change…this is a glimpse into your life right now.
Here are some photos of my journal.
MATERIALS LIST:
- Helmar Adhesives: Acid Free Glue, Liquid Scrap Dots, Gemstone Glue, & 450 Quick Dry
- Punch: Marvy (butterfly)
- Flowers: Michaels
- Buttons: Buttons Galore & MOre
- Patterned Paper & Stickers: BasicGrey
- Dew Drops: The Robin's Nest
- Stamp Pad: Marvy Heritage
- Ink: Winsor & Newton Indian Ink
- Ribbon: May Arts
As I complete pages I will share here with the different tips and techniques I used. Just as I did with the Inspiration Journal Challenge I ask you to share your pages/journal with me as you do them and I will post them on my blog. I am never more inspired than when I hear from you guys and share our love for art. I am humbled and inspired right back! Your thoughts and journal can be emailed to me at [email protected]!
Phew…………….who is joining me? I will make sure to come up with some fun giveaways to motivate us all along the way. Even if you only have one thing to put on that list Dreams
