Welcome! Today's post is about my experience with journaling and three of my favorite styles. This post was written May 21, 2020.
Journaling has been a part of my life since my pre-teen years. Like most girls, I kept a diary and hid it in a secret place. I think I got my first one as a gift and wrote about daily and special events. I remember there was this cute boy I met. I was too shy to tell anyone I liked him so I wrote about it in my diary. It was a safe place to share these new and wonderful feelings. I gotta find that journal and check it out. (Off to go find it!)
Look, I found my precious little diary! Although it smells dusty and the paper has yellowed, my young words and thoughts are so sweet! Here is what I wrote May 21st. I was on a school trip to a camp called Rawhide when I was in the 6th grade, I think.
LOL! This is so funny that while we were riding horses all this pre-teen drama was going on! LOL! I don't even remember this or these girls but I guess they got through it. LOL!
In my adult years, I have continued to journal. I find it to be therapeutic. Writing is my time to sit and let my true self have a place to express my feelings with no judgement or editing.
Other types of journaling I love are the art and planner styles. The art journaling format is amazing! It lets you get messy with whatever mediums, shapes and colors you want to use. Just as writing your thoughts helps you express your feelings, adding paint is extra therapeutic.
Planners are like a scrapbook journal. You can plan your day and add stickers, pictures, patterned paper and other elements to express your feelings. Studio Calico's Greenwich Market Traveler's Notebook Kit is an example of this style. They are having a sale now, too Link Here
There are lots of places to find supplies for these three writing forms and here are just a few people and places to check out. (See "Papercrafting" and "Arts & Art Journaling" here on Inspired Me 411 for more resources).
You can get journals from the dollar stores or splurge a little and get a better quality one from stores like Michael's and Joann. Use those coupons and enjoy shopping.
2. Planners & Traveler's Notebooks
They are all the rage these days and I love them, too. Some companies like Webster's Pages, Studio Calico offer lots of options and kits.
Amy Tangerine
She has some fun and inspirational process YouTube videos. Also, she has a super cute watercolor paint set that I must get!!!
Website
YouTube Channel
Capital Chic Designs
Includes some African American and fashion images.
Michaels
Carpe Diem Planners
Great sales going on now.
Online Store
Heidi Swapp
Website
YouTube Channel
3. Art Journaling
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and Donna Downey use to host regular tutorial videos and I learned so much from them. They helped me find my creative style and become an artist. Thanks ladies!!!
Donna Downey
Website
Inspiration Wednesday YouTube Videos
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Website
YouTube Channel Art Journaling
Amanda Trought
She is an international artist who blogs, creates YouTube videos and a podcast.
Website
Do you like to journal? Leave a comment letting me know which is your favorite(s) 1, 2 and/or 3. I say all three! :) Thanks for stopping by and keep writing, all!
Journaling has been a part of my life since my pre-teen years. Like most girls, I kept a diary and hid it in a secret place. I think I got my first one as a gift and wrote about daily and special events. I remember there was this cute boy I met. I was too shy to tell anyone I liked him so I wrote about it in my diary. It was a safe place to share these new and wonderful feelings. I gotta find that journal and check it out. (Off to go find it!)
Look, I found my precious little diary! Although it smells dusty and the paper has yellowed, my young words and thoughts are so sweet! Here is what I wrote May 21st. I was on a school trip to a camp called Rawhide when I was in the 6th grade, I think.
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| "Today at Rawride and my horses name was Chinadoll. Elizabeth was so mean to sha-jauna and them. And she was flirting." |
LOL! This is so funny that while we were riding horses all this pre-teen drama was going on! LOL! I don't even remember this or these girls but I guess they got through it. LOL!
In my adult years, I have continued to journal. I find it to be therapeutic. Writing is my time to sit and let my true self have a place to express my feelings with no judgement or editing.
Other types of journaling I love are the art and planner styles. The art journaling format is amazing! It lets you get messy with whatever mediums, shapes and colors you want to use. Just as writing your thoughts helps you express your feelings, adding paint is extra therapeutic.
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| From my art journal in 2013 |
Planners are like a scrapbook journal. You can plan your day and add stickers, pictures, patterned paper and other elements to express your feelings. Studio Calico's Greenwich Market Traveler's Notebook Kit is an example of this style. They are having a sale now, too Link Here
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Journaling Resources
1. JournalsYou can get journals from the dollar stores or splurge a little and get a better quality one from stores like Michael's and Joann. Use those coupons and enjoy shopping.
2. Planners & Traveler's Notebooks
They are all the rage these days and I love them, too. Some companies like Webster's Pages, Studio Calico offer lots of options and kits.
Amy Tangerine
She has some fun and inspirational process YouTube videos. Also, she has a super cute watercolor paint set that I must get!!!
Website
YouTube Channel
Capital Chic Designs
Includes some African American and fashion images.
Michaels
Carpe Diem Planners
Great sales going on now.
Online Store
Heidi Swapp
Website
YouTube Channel
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| I bought these Heidi Swapp supplies at Joann.com. |
3. Art Journaling
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and Donna Downey use to host regular tutorial videos and I learned so much from them. They helped me find my creative style and become an artist. Thanks ladies!!!
Donna Downey
Website
Inspiration Wednesday YouTube Videos
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Website
YouTube Channel Art Journaling
Amanda Trought
She is an international artist who blogs, creates YouTube videos and a podcast.
Website
Do you like to journal? Leave a comment letting me know which is your favorite(s) 1, 2 and/or 3. I say all three! :) Thanks for stopping by and keep writing, all!
Hey Kelly! Fun to look back on your pre teen self! Wonder what we will think when we look at our scrapbooks from today? (or when other people look at them in the future!)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was fun going down memory lane. I think we will smile when we look back at our scrapbooks and glad we documented events and people we loved. In fact, I need to find my first scrapbook for a smile. If I find it, I will share it. Thanks for stopping my!
DeleteA lovely post, thanks for the mention! It must have been great to find the journal from your teens and reflect on the woman you have become. And maybe to even incorporate some of the pages in a new journal. Blessings
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your years of creative inspiration Amanda! That is a good idea to incorporate elements of my old journal and into the new ones. Take care!
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