Right here right now and Treasure your muchness (Doodle giveaway - parts four and five)

These recent posts, in which I've been doodling my thoughts, have been a bit of a departure from my usual journal fare, but they've been huge for me.

I was stuck.

I didn't know where my guided journals were headed, but now I do.  I wasn't sure how I wanted to proceed, but now I am.

This little side trip, this exercise of playing with thoughts and words in ways I haven't tried before, has helped me to see my existing journals in a new light and to imagine new paths for my prompts, my pages, and all sorts of new journal projects.  Finally, I'm ready to get back to journaling and I have A LOT planned.  There will be some changes, some new printables, and new additions to the shop.  Something for everyone, I hope. 

So, today will mark the last day of my doodle note giveaway, with my two last cards, and then it's full speed ahead on the journal front. 

Which brings us to the final two doodle thought note cards.  The first is a reminder that right here, right now is a fabulous place to start.  It goes to Mary Renee (busyknittymom), a mom of 5 who wrote that she never met a needlecraft she didn't like.

The second card is a reminder to be all that we are, which never fails to inspire me.  It goes to Margot/NZ, who wrote about her passion for scrapbooking, which she pursues when she's not working at her local library or in her olive grove.  Olive grove!  In my northern climate, there are no olive groves.  Up here, at this time of year, it's all about the apple orchards.

Mary Renee and Margot/NZ, if you'd be so kind as to send a quick note with your mailing addresses to christie(at)graceisoverrated(dot)com, I'll put your notes in the mail.

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to leave a comment for this giveaway.  I hope you'll stay tuned for the new adventures in guided journaling to come!

hugs,
Christie

Let curiosity reign (Doodle giveaway - part three)

Today's doodle thought note card is brought to you by a healthy dose of curiosity:

I'm delighted to announce that today's doodle will be mailed out to Melissa, who wrote about using her daughter's smencils as a way to begin filling in my journal pages.  I love your approach, Melissa -- that you found a way to start that worked for you and I hope that you have many happy journaling moments ahead of you.  If you'll send me your mailing address via a quick email to christie(at)graceisoverrated(dot)com, I'll put your note card in the mail.

If you're just learning about my doodle note project and would like to enter your name to receive a hand drawn, handwritten note in your mailbox, there's still time to pop on over to this post and leave a comment.

See you back here on Monday with doodle thought note card number four!

hugs,
Christie

Proofs and edits

Working on final edits for Pocket Journal no. 2!

It's a little bigger this time.  Four extra pages' worth.  And the cover will look slightly different, so that you can tell no. 1 from no. 2.  This, like the first pocket journal, has been a true labour of love.  I can't wait for you guys to see it!

In the meantime, however, I'll be back tomorrow with a third doodle note to mail out.  (There's still time to add your comment to the original post, if you'd like to enter your name to receive a happy little note in the mail.)

hugs,
Christie

Shine on my friend (Doodle giveaway - part two)

Happy Monday, friends!

I'm stopping by today to show you my second doodle thought note card:

I'm very happy to announce (thanks to the random number generator at random.org) that I'll be sending it out to lisbonlioness who wrote about her recent discovery of a very unfortunate allergy.  I sincerely hope that you're feeling better these days, lisbonlioness, and if you'll send me a quick email with your mailing address to christie(at)graceisoverrated(dot)com, I'll get that doodle out to you post haste.  I hope it brightens your day.

On Wednesday, I'll be back to show you my next note card and to announce who'll receive it.  Until then, here is a peek at an idea that might make it to card form.  We'll see . . .

If you're just learning about my doodle note project and would like to enter your name to receive a hand drawn, handwritten note in your mailbox, there's still time to pop on over to this post and leave a comment.

See you back here on Wednesday!

hugs,
Christie