Joyful Purpose

NME Peek in Review

What do I do with my No More Excuses Journal if I have missed days, weeks, um months? Well, here is a little peek into mine to see what I do!

The mad Stitcher is on a mission

I have been stitching away - getting ready for my Christmas gifts.  This year embroidered tea towels and other goodies in the works ;)

 

 

 

 

Olive Oil Granola Yummo

Recipe adapted from the NY Times



3 cups rolled oats
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup agave
1 cup dried figs, chopped
1 cup dried cherries

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamon, olive oil and agave. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until golden brown and well toasted.

Transfer granola to a large bowl and add figs and cherries, tossing to combine.

 

Before:

 

After:

A new venture

I have always wanted to learn how to throw a pot.  So finally I have my chance!  I am working with a local potter to hone some mad skills.

Here are my first attempts:

33 yrs and counting

This is my BFF for the past 33 yrs. 

Denise

aka: Dee and Jelly

We grew up together in Maryland and now we both live in California. 

So once a year we meet half way in the middle ...

for a weekend of relaxing, food, fun, and lots of laughs

We have known each other so long that we know each other's thoughts and feelings without having to explain

We have a history together ...

She knows me better than I know myself and vice versa and above all we get each others jokes

so this past weekend we were in the midst of this ...

It was a treasured memory

one that I hope to continue for the next 33yrs

 

Don't Wait or you will be Sad!

These two desk diaries are the ones that I will be using for the upcoming No More Excuses  2012 classes.  I know it seems early but if you are planning on taking the classes - don't wait because every year they are gone early.

 

 

 

I will be using this one above for the No More Excuses Under the Influence 2012 Online Workshop

and this beauty for the No More Excuses 2012

 

click on images for more info and details ;)

Sneek Peek as what is to come!

Here is a peek at what 2012 No More Excuses Under the Influence  is going to include:

1. January: Hundterwasser
2. February: Joseph Cornell
3. March: Franz Kline
4. April: Louise Nevelson
5. May: Georgia o”keefe
6. June: Freida Kahlo
7. July: Modigliani
8. August: Beatrice Wood
9. September: Marc Chagall
10. October: Annie Leibovitz
11. November: Alphonse Mucha
12. December: Antonio Gaudi

Here is something new for 2012! 

What is it?

Well, it is the same great art journal format with a new twist!

The Twist?

Each month we will be learning about a different artist and will learn about them by the technique of creating in our journals.

Think NME and Under the Influence classes had a love child ;)

You may ask yourself :  Hey what about the NME's techniques I know and love?

Not to worry,  you will be incorporating those as well!  You will just be throwing a little art history in there to boot!

What could be better - creating and learning without any need for lots of time!

What will you get:

There will be 12 different artist

1 assigned for each month and you will get

links,

readings,

images,

and projects for each.

Technique videos

Monthly inserts to print out and put in your journal.

 

Who are the artists covered you say?

Chagall, Kahlo, O'Keefe, just to name a few

 

Class begins Dec 1.  - so that you can get all set up for the new year.

 

I will be posting material info this month.

As always you can start and return whenever you like.

 

To register:

No More Excuses 2012

$77

*If you are new to No More Excuses you will probably want to start with the orginal classes to give you a starting base.

See below:

No Excuses!

This is an art journaling, goal setting, writing, idea making, sketching, watercoloring and collage journal! 

We will use a 2012 desk calendar as our journal or a blank journal works as well

We will add prompts, pages, envelopes and images.

You will receive prompts, ideas, quotes, poems, and reminders to add to your journal.

Watch video how to's and new techniques.

Create A journal that will carry you through the year so that you can incorporate art into your daily life in a quick, easy and fun way!

Once payment is received you will receive a welcome letter with site, password and material info.

$33.00

NO MORE EXCUSES ~ PART DEUX

Join me in adding some new dimensions to your N0 More Excuses Art Journal.

New DAILY lessons

New WEEKLY lessons

New Mediums

prerequisite is No More Excuses~Part 1

$17

NME

No More Excuses Part 2 $17.00 No More Excuses Part 1 and 2 $50.00 No More Excuses Part 1 $33.00

NME ~ Variations

New lessons to extend your No More Excuses Journal to a new level.  Lessons include:

Making monthly journals as well as additions to your original one.

The use of washi tape

Original carved stamps

and more ....

* Prerequisite is No More Excuses Part 1 and Part 2 *

nme

variations $20.00 No More Excuses $33.00 NME part Deux $17.00 Parts 1 and 2 $50.00 NME 1,2,3 $70.00

Register Today!

And in case you are in the area or need a weekend away please join me for:

I know Oct 22. seems early to think about next year's No More Excuses Journal but the fact is Nov and Dec are crazy Holiday months!

Soooo ...

Here is the Deal!

Join me at Artinfusio in Malibu for a day of:

lessons

demos

setting up your new journal

lunch provided

goodie bags

a whole set of monthly NME journal inserts

and more!

To reserve your spot BUY NOW below!

Sat. Oct 22

9-4

Paradise Cove Club House, Malibu, Ca

* Door Prize Donations graciously accepted ;) *

$50.00 with the previous purchase of NME online Classes

Here are some Amazing Examples of NME Student's Journals

New to No More Excuses?

 

Package Deal!

Includes:

NME Online Package of 3 online workshops and the OCt. workshop

125.00

#1 No More Excuses Journaling

#2 NME ~ Part Deux

#3 NME Variations

OCT. 22 Workshop

Purchase Below - Once payment is received the online class links will be sent to you.  FYI they are up indefinitely and you can start, stop and return as often as you like ;)

 

It's beginning to look a lot like ....

Not actually Christmas!  However, it just so happens that this time of year is when I start thinking about what I will be making for Christmas presents.  I have done this every year, switching it up.  I love giving handmade gifts and find them to be truly meaningful. 

this is what I made last year:

hand crocheted dish towels

This year (since I am on a stitching bent) it is going to be hand embroidered tea towels, and a little something more in the works.