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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

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@cathypeirson

I started journaling& doodling about 7 yrs ago and have gone through numerous variations of journaling since. I've done travel journals, daily journals, art journals, mixed media journals, junk journals, journals with themes, etc. The media I use is watercolor, buttons, brads, fabric, watercolor paper, cardstock, envelopes, rice paper, magazines, washi tape, ribbon, twine, stickers, scraps, stamps, die cuts, embossing, inks, etc. I have made them for myself and gifted to others. This holiday season I made about 2 dozen mini-journals and gave them as small holiday gifts...what fun! Generally I work on 2-3 projects at a time. Right now I am working on 3 art journals - a daily art journal, a faith journal, and I've prepared a travel journal (going on a cruise to the South Pacific next week). I spend roughly 2-3 hrs a day having so much fun ding this. It's fulfilling, thought-provoking, calming, quite a brain-teaser at times, and just fun! I never know what I will be creating in my project(s) each day.

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Hi @cathypeirson

I so appreciate you sharing pictures of your artwork and all of your journaling ideas. They are just great! I find it very interesting that you have different journals for different purposes. What a great idea. You've provided me with some new journaling ideas.

You said that you've been journaling and doodling for about seven years in one form or another. Do you have a favorite journaling form?

Thank you so much for sharing your artful journals! Not only are they beautiful, but they express your feelings, values and creativity! It really makes me want to take the time to journal! Perhaps it could help me relax, explore feelings, and transcend angst. I have some health problems & need to make big decisions about retirement. I am an 72 year old art education professor who loves my work. The non-art major students I teach create class journals. They love them!