My Creative Journaling Journey and Behind-the-Scenes
Not every thought needs a syllabus. Here is a peek into my creative mess, where I sort through daily chaos, organize my art supplies, and find moments worth keeping.
You've pinned 9741 ideas. Your Pinterest board won't turn into art on its own. Open that sketchbook and start creating!
The math of journaling is a real thing! I'm always trying to figure out which notebook to use for which purpose. It's a chaotic but beautiful process.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
This 25th-anniversary scrapbook was a bittersweet project. It was filled with beautiful memories of a love that, sadly, didn't last. It's a reminder that even when things end, the memories are still worth cherishing.
My journaling clubs are about more than just art; they're about building a community of strong, self-aware people. It's a space where we can support each other and grow together.
Don't save your good art supplies for a special occasion. They'll just rot in storage. Use them now! Create something beautiful today.
About Miscellaneous
My "journal math"—the chaotic process of matching the right notebook paper to the right pen—is a daily struggle I’m finally embracing. This space is where I dump the bits of my creative process that don’t fit into a standard workshop: the failed spreads, the collage experiments, and the quiet realizations that happen when I’m just tidying my desk. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by a fresh, blank notebook, know that it is okay to mess it up.
I call this the miscellaneous drawer of my creative life. It is where I share the behind-the-scenes reality that doesn’t always make it into my structured workshops. From navigating the bittersweet task of scrapbooking 25 years of memories to realizing that digital journaling simply doesn't offer the same tactile release as putting pen to paper, these are the moments that make my practice authentic.
Why I Don't Believe in 'Perfect'
I see so many people save their best stickers and fancy pens for a 'special occasion.' I am here to tell you that the special occasion is today. Your supplies will only rot in storage if you keep waiting for the perfect layout. My studio wall is a constantly evolving collage of inspiration—not because it’s curated, but because it’s a living record of things that resonate with me, from old tickets to random doodles.
Finding Calm in the Chaos
Whether you are documenting a trip to the mountains or just processing a bad day, this is about finding clarity, not making gallery-ready art. I’ve found that my journaling clubs work because we are all just trying to figure out how to manage our thoughts. We create, we share, and we help each other process emotions through art. If you are looking to find some quiet in your own head, or if you also have 87 tabs open in your brain, you are in the right place.
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