Ta-Da! You did it! Thank you to all the crusaders who came to play along last month, and for sharing your accomplishments. It was fun to see your singular achievements as well as your long lists of completed tasks, assignments, projects and goals. I hope the exercise made you feel not only satisfaction, but motivation for the full year before us.
This month's challenge is inspired by Valentine's Day. We get to celebrate the love we have for partners, family, and friends. I hope you also indulge in some self-love...like taking a day, or just a few hours, to enjoy some creativity time. I'm thinking it will be interesting to reflect on all the things we love. People in our lives, things we like to do, places we like to visit, food we love to eat, art supplies we can't live without - that kind of stuff. You can make lists of favorites, or focus on a singular subject. You can be serious and sentimental, or simple and sweet. You choose. Make some declarations. This will give us a chance to get to know you better, and maybe we will learn about something that we will love too.
Download GPP C60 declarations for print
I've just pulled out my journal to start thinking about my declarations of love. Not quite sure how I will go about it yet. Might go with grids like we did in Crusade No. 41 (revisit HERE).
EDIT: To illustrate that you don't have to be comprehensive in your declarations, you can just pick one thing - here are two spreads that express my love for some basic things. It's fun to have them documented in my journal. Some day I may look back and say "what is a K-cup?"
Easy, right? Decide the angle you are going to take and get started. Pick one thing, like maybe a favorite tool or art supply, and use it on the page, label it, and write a little bit about it so when you look back (years from now) you'll recall why the item was so important to you. Read a great book lately that you adored? Share that. Tried a new recipe that you LOVE, share that. Brimming with love for your partner? Share that (of course you maintain the right to keep the details private by tucking them out-of-sight). Declare what you love....and have a great month!
Michelle, you are a genius. Thanks for all the printables. I will get to work on these this weekend.
I finished my Ta-Da project a bit late (it's an ongoing process I guess) but I'm uploading it right now.
Posted by: Nolene | February 04, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Oh,man. This is going to be fun.
I just got Somerset Studio which I've been looking for EVERYWHERE, and I am looking fwd to reading your column. Those eggs and nests look SWOON worthy!
I'm on a journal spread crusade tomorrow. Because I LOVE so many things!
xo
Posted by: Chris | February 10, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Hi Michelle
I really enjoyed this crusade....
you can find my journal page here
http://littlecraftingmiss.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-makes-me-happy.html
Posted by: MissyK | February 14, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Here is my art journal layout:
http://aztecmichelle.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/gpp-no-60-i-love/
Thanks for the lovely print page!
Posted by: Michelle | February 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Hi Michelle, this is the first time I've participated, and I really enjoyed it. Here's the link to my journal page post
http://art-life-rust.blogspot.com/2012/02/gpp-street-team-what-i-love.html
I also wanted to mention, that it lools like Amadeus is one of your favorite movies? If so we have something in common! In case you missed it, a few years a director's cut extended version was released, with a whole CD full of interviews with the cast and makers of the movie - a must have!!
Posted by: Terri Neggers | February 18, 2012 at 06:11 PM
This was fun! There are so many things I love, but I decided to focus on hearts. Thanks once again for the inspiration! I may try other pages with this prompt in mind.
Posted by: betsy harting | February 19, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Dear Michelle;
I'm ready.
Love,
Chris
http://parabolicmuse.blogspot.com/2012/02/gpp-street-team-crusade-60.html
Posted by: Chris | February 19, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Done. That was awesome! I loved the graphics you so generously made for us. You rock! http://cathsheard.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/crusade-no-60-honor-what-you-love/
Posted by: Cath S | February 20, 2012 at 02:13 AM
Fun! Thank you.
Posted by: Mandy McMahan | February 23, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Fun!
http://jimmiewhite.ning.com/profiles/blogs/michelle-ward-s-challenge
Posted by: Mandy McMahan | February 23, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Ooh, I so needed to focus on the positive things in my life this week, so this was tailor made for me and really did me good! Thanks, Michelle.
What a shame you've decided to call it a day. I know I haven't taken part too often but work commitments have been getting in the way. I really have enjoyed the few crusades I've taken part in, though and have met some great artists here. Thank you so much for the inspiration x
http://katykrunch.blogspot.com/2012/02/things-i-love.html
Posted by: Cath | February 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Hi Michelle,
This is my first crusades journal page and I've really enjoyed it - thanks for the inspiring ideas. You can find my journal page at
http://velvetmothstudio.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Diana Taylor | February 24, 2012 at 01:27 PM