Wednesday 16 June 2010

30 Day Journal Challenge


I have accepted the 30 Day Journal Challenge over at Run with Scissors. Each day Janel will post a prompt and we journal the way we want to. It could be sketching, doodling, writing, pictures. However you want to journal.

I think it is a fantastic way to get my creativity going and to journal consistently. Day 1 and Day 2 prompts have gone up and I've done mine. They're not fantastic but it's a good start. So hopefully by the end they will be a lot better.

The first task was to introduce ourselves. Because I have always loved those mind maps I thought it was appropriate. Excuse my little doodles. Drawing is definitely not one of my strong points.

The next task was to write/doodle/sketch the best part of your day. The lighting wasn't too good because it was late afternoon by the time it was completed. I chose to be a little mushy and said that Jason was the best part of my day :)

I think will my normal journalling I will incorporate pictures and other things sometimes. It makes me feel so creative. Right now I'm in the most creative mood, which is a good thing I guess. Maybe I will finally complete everything I've put on my to do.

Anyway, poor Jason is home sick and I feel like I might have picked it up slightly. So I will relax today. And we have dinner at my parents house. My brother and my new sister in law Melly are back from Europe! But more about that next time.


This image reminds me that I have a 365 journal and I haven't started it yet. Plus I have a few journal swaps that I must start with some blog friends. Sorry girls it will happen.

Have a wonderful week!


24 comments:

thegirlhassparke said...

How funny, I put Brendan as the favorite part of my day. I am loving the challenge so far, it definitely gets me feeling more creative and reflective. I will have to share my pages soon, i just noticed that prompt 3 is up.
I hope you don't get sick and Jason feels better soon. No rush on the journal swap whenever you have time will be fine.

Sirpa said...

What a wonderful idea!
By the way, I got my Polaroid PoGo yesterday, and it works just like I wished for my purposes!

Erin {pughs' news} said...

What a great idea! I've been neglecting my journal for far too long...


Hope you stay healthy! Enjoy all that creative energy you're experiencing but take it easy too.

xo

Sara said...

I love how creative you are! I really, really do!

Bonnie- amour amour said...

As a fellow stationery addict I have to come clean and confess that I live vicariously through these fabulous projects of yours ;)
Hope you are enjoying married life beautiful girl xx

Unknown said...

interesting post

Unknown said...

Oh, this is a great idea! I often need a little something to spur my creativity, too, this is fabulous! Good job!

Staley Mc said...

Such a fun idea! When I'm in school I always doodle all over my notes, a journal would probably be a better place for that!

Kristie said...

Thanks for reminding me about the journal challenge! i missed the first two days :(

paula said...

this is darling. what a great idea. I always start journaling, but it never lasts long.

tiffany said...

aw i love it! im going to be participating also - i just need to purchase my moleskin!

Anonymous said...

Wow, I love this idea! I'm checking it out right now but I hope I can still take part! :)

Rhiannon Bosse said...

Your blog is so fabulous and it has inspired me to do some fun things so thank you :) XO

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

What a lovely idea! I have a couple of fresh journals waiting for me. I just need to make the time to use them!

OneCraftyFox said...

Ooh, good luck! I'm not sure I could come up with one interesting thing a day to write about for thirty consecutive days. You know, free hand with doodles... lol :)

muchlove said...

what a great idea. I need to check this out! I've been failing at keeping up with my journal this year :(

Sweets and Hearts said...

i love challenges like this! it's a really great way to motivate yourself ^_^

good luck! i can't wait to see how it turns out.

<3

ryder said...

i had one
journal
im so sorry i ditched it

OneCraftyFox said...

Hey girl, just dropping by again... Please come join my *Cupcake Challenge*, I promise it will be loads of fun!!

Serina Paris said...

aww, that looks like a fun project!

:: Lavender's Green :: said...

I wish I had known about this challenge, I definitely would've joined. Oh well, next time!

Here are two of the stationery stores I visited in Melbourne:
http://www.bookbindersdesign.com/
http://www.paperandbookarts.com.au/

x Jasmine

Anastasia said...

sounds like a great challenge Gracie! i think its great to get involved in challenges - sometimes we need that little push! happy journalling!
hugs to your man - hope he's better now!

Sierra said...

I love the journal challenge! I started a similar journal but have been bad about keeping it up...you are inspiring me to pick it up! Your pages are very artistic and beautiful. I hope J. is feeling better!

Labour of Love said...

Gracie, you never cease to amaze me...this project sounds so fantastic...i wanted to join...it's a bit too late for me but i've got another project in the making...i love how you inspire greatness...your pages are amazing!!! can't wait to see the next adventures...love those photos of you and your love!!! xoxo