♥SWEETNESS UNO♥
It's September!! Seriously, can you believe it? And I'm excited just because...well...I get to share some sweet stuff with you this month...starting with today!
Above is a lovely Art Journal hand made by Robyn Tipton of Robyn'sArt on Etsy.
Robyn is the official sponsor of Art Journal LOVE Letters and she is also
hosting her own online workshop called Artist Empowerment Class that begins September 13.
Definitely check it out!! Not only does Robyn create hand made journals, she is a photographer and currently working on a novel as well--talk about creative juicy!
And--one of you can be the lucky winner of Robyn's journal above by leaving a comment below.
Yep that's it. Leave a comment sharing a little somethin somethin about your own Art Journal LOVE!!!
The give-away ends at 4:00 pm PST this Friday, September 3rd and will be chosen by random.org and will be posted here this Saturday!!!
Good luck Lovelies!! Good luck!! This is such a great journal!
♥SWEETNESS DOS♥
The second sweetness is actually bitter sweet....after some great reflection, I've decided to retire my online workshop Art Journal LOVE Letters at the end of November. I feel that my creativity and interests are moving in new directions--and I don't want to host this workshop if I can not give it my 100% LOVE and attention that it needs. So on December 1st Art Journal LOVE Letters will be closing it's doors.....but until then i will still be sharing the LOVE with you at a low, low registration of $24.99. This is a self paced, four week workshop--so if you've been wanting to be a part of it--come on over!!
Go HERE for more information and to register!!
(Registration closes on Halloween!)
♥SWEETNESS TRES♥
The last drop of sweetness today is a super cool e-zine is up for sale at the Art Journaling NING site! This baby is packed full of Art Journal LOVE with great articles, interviews, and informative tutorials on Art Journaling. And here's the coolest thing of all--it's only $5.
Did you catch that?
An e-zine packed full of articles written by me--Connie Hozvicka, Less Herger of Comfortable Shoes, Samantha Kira Harding of Journal Girl, Klair Scattergood of Rhomany's Relm, Eveline Hessels of Eveline Timeless, and Jonathan Manning of Artistic Biker--and much, much more!!
All for $5---go HERE to Art Journaling NING to get your hands on it!
59 comments:
Sorry to hear about Art Journal Love Letters closing!
Guess that means I have to get my a** off the fence and finish it up!
I'm not happy to see Art Journal Love Letters close down. I know it's not easy to decide to do that. But I garee if ya close this down more juicy, wonderful Ideas will explode. I have 5 more days of work & it's on with finishing my Art Journal Love. Working 7 days a week for 101 days straight is rough. I'll definately need the creative release that's been held hostage by work. lol
Wishing ya a Beautiful day!
Love & Hugs, Poe
P.S. Beautiful journal and way to go on the Zine!
WoW Connie! What an amazing giveaway, please enter me for the draw.
I'm sad to see the art journal LOVE letters closing down, I've recently started it and am having a blast with it. However I get that you want to move on to new endeavors.
I picked up the e-Zine today and it is amazing. I can't wait to read it properly and use some of the ideas in my art journal.
Hugs,
Michelle
Wow! Sweetness abounds! I'm sorry to see AJLL go, but I know that whatever adventures you have coming will be equally as wonderful, Connie!
Robyn's journals are totally amazing, so I truly hope to win! Hehehe...
Congrats on the zine and I'll be buying my copy today! Thanks for everything you do, Connie! You're an absolute lovelie and I appreciate all of your hard work.
*hugs*
You have taught me soo much. I had never done an art journal page before I signed up for your class. Thank you. Robyn's journal is beautiful. Please enter me in the draw. xo Katherine.
Beautiful journal! The 'zine is an exciting new step--love the histories mixed with instructions and interviews! Much, much success in the zine world!
Looks like a lovely journal, I'd love to have it to practice my calligraphy in!
Change happens...like the wind. And that's a good thing. We need to be changed in order to challenge ourselves, or perhaps it's the challenge itself that changes us...either way...what once worked we sometimes outgrow and that means growth in new directions. Whatever you do Connie it will be good...it always is!! Off to check out the zine and I'd love to win this journal!!
Oooh yumminess! I love that journal...and am juust about in need of another one. T'would be perfect timing (hint hint oh lovely random generator) :)
Re: AJLL - it is sad to see it go but I am so thankful that you aren't stretching yourself thin at the expense of your own wellbeing. You are a role model for so many of us...we must learn to let go of things from time to time!
MUCH love to you.
Pout, I'll miss AJLL.. I have lots of playing to do in the next few months then!
I'm throughly enjoying taking the tutorials and running with them..
<3 much love
(and really hope I win!)
Karen
Totally ecstatic for your growth here. I know I've only been following you around on the internet for a little over a year, but even so, I feel like I'm watching this awesome unfolding, birthing, beauty, I refrain from the term 'grown-up' and instead say- coming into your own. I Love reveling in the inspiration of your growth :) Thanks for letting us in. And HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!! <--this is the rockin' start of an awesome month♥
What a beautiful art journal by Robin Typton!!! I really love the look of it!!
I was a bit in shock when I read that Love Letters will be closed...I hadn't even started yet LOL
I'm just back from a wonderful holiday and wasn't really in the mood yet for playing with paint. But today I just started with Love Letters and wow, I'm totally loving it!!!
So maybe it isn't such a bad thing you're closing down Love Letters, it has given me a new start ;-)
Have fun with your new adventures, I surely have with mine :-)
With much LOVE,
Margriet
The summer has been a little quiet in my art journal. I have been enjoying the outdoors, spending a lot of time with friends and family, etc so it hasn't been the daily practice that it comes to be in the winter time - but I have learned that THAT IS OKAY ! When I am away for too long, my artist soul gets itchy and I jump in ! My journal is my tool for living a good, mindful and creative life and it is there whenever I choose to pick it up. I got mega art journal LOVE !
Thanks and big love to you, Connie for the chance to win Robyn's luscious journal ! May September be the kindest month !
Sadly, I never got to do this but I have enjoyed seeing what everyone else has been up to concerning their own art journals. Looking forward to seeing what YOU are up to next. Ardith
everytime i visit i'm blown away with inspiration and challenged to grow in so many ways- love what you do and the spirit you do it with - i would love a chance to win this sweet red journal Big Hugs to you too!
thanks for sharing all this lovely sweetness! guess this means i need to get my butt in gear and finish up (um, get started on) the AJLL class! i'm sure you will be sharing more wonderfulness soon! gorgeous journal! would love to win. hope you are well.
I would love, love to win this journal. I'm a beginner still but I feel or rather I know that I can fill this journal with sweetness and love.
Thanks for sharing.
Sharon Caillier
This Giveaway sounds wonderful - definitely count me in....
I am sorry to hear about your course Art Journal Love Letters, is closing but you must always follow where your heart and soul lead you...
I love love art journals - but when I pick one or decorate covers - they have to scream use me - or inspire me - I just cannot pick anything --they have to speak to me...lol
Connie.... That journal is red! You know what that means don't ya? Yeah, thought so.
This was an awesome post in all seriousness. I know how it feels when I shut down my classes from my studio. But you're right about something sprouting in it's place that will be juicier. Power to you Chicca
Bug Hugs
Hey Connie! I have not been able to sign up for Love Letters yet so I guess I need to get on that soon. I absolutely love that journal and thats a very kind give away. I pray that whatever you have lined up in life next is all that it can be. Isnt it amazing what we get clothed with once we start shedding. :) God bless!
I'm sad to hear about this class coming to an end but I totally understand. And 3 months is plenty of time for me to get back to it, lol! this summer has been the busiest ever, and I let a lot of things slide.
This journal is absolutely stunning! and what a great way to kick start anyone's creativity
peace
betty
WOW that's some incentive for me to finish - HA. I love your honesty it inspires me to be real and listen to my soul - some times its so hard to shut down that people pleaser in Me. Thank you for being REAL.
So sorry Art Journal LOVE is closing, but it's just the news I need to get me going to finish this wonderful class. Connie, I appreciate you sharing all that you do - you're wonderful.
Thanks for offering this journal - it is so beautiful and I would love to be its new owner.
Hugs to you, Connie.
Barb
Wow, AJLL closing?!? Okay, then *rolls up her sleeves* time for me to get on it and really enjoy the workshop like I have meant to! I know you have so much going on and your life is changing right before our eyes, but be confident, trust in yourself above all, and the cycle of decline and renewal will bring you many new joys I am quite sure.
I <3 Robyn's journals-I mean really really really L-O-V-E them! The giveaway is sweet :)
What i love about art journaling is that it is a "no-stress" activity. It's all about playing. And if something doesn't look right, i can gesso over it or cover it up with collage - the options are endless!
Ahhhh sweetness abounds! Brava for you for following your heart. Sweet inspiration indeed!
Thanks for offering a fabulous sweet give-away! Wowsie!
And thanks for the AJLL LOVE!!!
Can't wait to see what you create next!! :o)
Connie, WOW good for you! Growing, moving, taking flight! Thanks for all the Love you've given the Love Letters. I learned a lot of very cool new techniques and learned to be a bit freer on my pages that I had been before going through Love Letters. I know you'll continue to do wonderful & amazing things and will bring us along with you as you branch out. thanks again, shiana aka debra
I'm sure that with the closing of AJLL, there will be even more creative juiciness coming from you, so I'm not that sad: I keep in mind that something new will begin and that makes me happy happy !
This journal we can win is gorgeous (trees are one of my major symbol), I wish I'd win it, but if I don't it's okay too.
The ezine is finally there. I love September -my birth month- <3
Take care sweetie
I just started Art Journaling and get great inspiration from you site.Sorry to hear that Art Journal Love will be closing... I do love your handmade journals..
I am new to Art Journaling but love the concept and hope to participate in all its features. I am in the process of trying to get my first album up. Oops! I uploaded to many pictures at first. I'm learning! My album shows the making of my first junk journal.
oh! i'm sad that art journal love letter will close!!!!..... but every body change and if it's better for you, you have to do it....
i have allready download the zine and give it too my husband to print it!!! i will have it this evening and can't wait to read it!!!
and...... tadaaaaam!!!! the journal is wonderful, i want it i want it i want it (méthode couet is working.... sometime!!!! ;-p)
Hi Connie- Looks like it is a good month coming up. Love the journal- please enter my name too (you never know!)
Susan
Love robyn's journals and have been wishing to get one! Maybe I can win one???
oh... i would love to win this journal. i am currently coming to the end of my visual journal and i am looking around for my next book to fill. would be perfect timing. thanks for the chance!
I am so eager for September and this autumn. My wings are spread wide open and I'm ready to soar into the next adventure. Happy September and big HUGS!
I just found your site and LOVE it! Can't wait to come back for more juicy sweet posts from you. Thanks!!
Megan
my art journal love is just beginning - i am a little bit scared of my book and my burgeoning ideas but i am liberating myself slowly but surely into the hands lof art journal love... starting today xxx
AJLL was a great experience and lead me on to your FEARLESS group, and oh, my what a wonderful group. I understand the need to grow and move on.
Love the journal, red and a tree, it speaks to me.
I will be forever grateful for AJLL and all that I learned there ... but i also understand the need to focus your energy and certainly Fearless Painting is expanding into its own Universe.
Off to check out the Zine. I love my journal from Robyn ... this one looks amazing.
xo Lis
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance. I loved Art Journal Love letters , frankly it's how I started to really let go, explore and experiment in my art journal, so thank you! It's all part of the path and if it's not for you anymore then I understand that! I have been there done that!
Good luck with your next adventures Connie. I know life has chapters and this one is coming to an end for you. I wish you the best of success in all you do.
My art journaling really began with AJLL. I am very grateful.
I dig that journal by Robyn.
I am blaming Connie&AJLL for my new found art journaling obsession! Pens yesterday, a few more water soluble oil pastels today. . . Late, late nights letting my artistic self go full moon kinda wild! And,of course, an addiction to finding beautiful journals to channel all that energy into(& Robyn's journal is so BEAUTIFUL!).
I will miss AJLL,but understand,that nothing short of newly forming wings is what's involved in the decision. Now on to that zine. . .
Blessings,
Angela
Wow!! This journal is BEAUTIFUL!! I recently started Art Journal Love and it is fabulous!! If you haven't taken it, hurry up and do it now! The class has re-inspired me to work in my art journal!! Wonderful, easy ideas that I can use. Thanks for a great class!!
Ooooh, a tree, a lovely and warm cover... what's not to like about Robyn's Journal ?
Very inspiring, makes me want to reconnect and connect more deeply to my love for art journaling and I'm sure whoever wins it will use it with much love and joy.
I had hoped to do the art journal LOVE letters and now see it is closing down. Have been dealing with more than one health issue so I guess I missed it. Connie, I am hoping all of this if because of some positive other adventure you have planned!
I just downloaded my ezine and it is looking rather cool. I can't wait till tomorrow when I will have the time to go over every page at a slower pace.
I also signed up for the art class and am excited to get started on that.
Please sign me up for the drawing for that beautiful journal of Robyn Tipton's. I am going over to see what her class is all about! Many fun things!
Thanks Connie!
Well, I feel rather silly. I guess I should have looked at the workshop details a little closer. I see that it is still available for awhile! I may have to fit that into the schedule! lol
I LOVED AJLL! It brought a lot to my journaling practice. I am so happy I was able to participate.
I would LOVE to win the journal!!! Such juiciness!
I'm off to buy the ZINE!
I love that journal, beautiful.
Oh and her blog is pretty neat too.
Art Journal Love Letters got me started and apparently I'll never look back! Brilliant course and just a hint of what is yet to come I'm sure. Now that red covered journal looks like a garden of art journal! Just gorgeous and full of energy and life. Please enter my name for the draw. :) BarbaraMartin2@gmail.com
What a beautiful journal...
What I love about art journaling is that I learn so much about myself and others... it has brought me so many friendships and blessings, and overall has impacted (changed) my life.
A chance at a Robyn journal, who wouldn't want that, i almost have the last one I had her make filled so I am due for a new one. Thanks to Robyn I have gotten back into writing again and even started my 7yr old on a journal and he loves it. So sad to hear that you will be closing down Art Journal Love Letters, but we all have to go wherever the creativity flow takes us. I wish you all the best in your next venture!
what a great journal! i would love an opportunity to win it.
well i am defintley slow on the take here
but i am glad to check this post out
lovely journal...and thanks for the note about the journaling ning
i will be headed there next!
her class sounds really tempting too...!!!
I better bust my butt and finish up lol. I'm sad it is closing but happy for you. Thanks for all the awesome-ness you bring into the world Connie!
oh I nearly missed this! hope I win! xx
I am soo slow sometimes =)
I saw this post and thought I should post, and never got around to it. Shame, shame, shame.
I'm really sad that you are closing down Art Journal Love Letters, but it is for a good reason. You are starting to fly in a different direction, and this was a stepping stone! This gives me all the more reason to get my butt off the couch and sign up before it disappears forever!
And that journal-wow, all I can say is yummy and Yes, please! That journal speaks to my nature loving soul. I would love to write and color and draw inside those pages. Trees, birds, cats, hamsters, flowers, the works!! I really hope that she picks me! My life would be complete! :)
I think I am sad art journal love letters are going away...because I have not yet had the opportunity to participate. May I can for the last bit...Connie I will email you with some questions.
And I would love to be included in the journal giveaway. I am a bookbinder, too, and this looks like a beautiful journal. And so do Robyn's other journals on etsy.
Thanks for the opportunity. Cheers...and have a lovely weekend all.
ooo Connie! I so love that you are going in new and wonderful direction with your creativity!
And how generous of Robyn to give away one of her journals! Please include me!
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