Visual Library
As a visual-learner with ADD, I thought this may be helpful to understand some of the concepts, tools, jargon, and other fun you will find along this path towards mental wellness.
In the Looking Ahead Class, you can create whatever you choose. Some like a board they can look at before they leave the house. Others may prefer a little book they can keep in their bag and update at will. Others still, may prefer a combination of the two. The key to success is reflecting on the past, in all areas of your life; determining what you wish to improve, maintain, or reimagine for yourself; then come up with a solid plan using measurable and attainable goals for yourself.
The important areas of your life to consider for the Looking Ahead Class include: - Emotional - Mental - Physical - Spiritual - Social - Financial - Practical
Once you have reflected and the tough stuff, you get a chance to create a visual that will work for you. Because these classes can get pretty personal, they tend to be smaller groups and/or team-building events.
Even though my purpose is to guide you toward a path of wellness and provide plenty for you to reflect on, I strive to bring fun into the experience.
This class was for individuals and they certainly took the reflecting and considering the year ahead, seriously. Even when this group got ahold of the stickers, markers, words, etc. it was all business. Maybe because they are military. The best part was seeing how they supported each other through the process!
Most of my classes have the same basic supplies i.e. paper, ephemera, prompts, adhesives, pens, etc. However, each class has a unique set of instructions and follow-up. My Looking Forward Classes are my most deep-thinking. As with anything else in life, you get out of it what you put into it. I'm not there to be a taskmaster or see who I can make cry. I'm simply the guide to provide tools for your journey and it can be as light or heavy as you need it to be.
 Unique DetailsThis was made at a company-hosted 4 week (1 day per week for 4 weeks) teambuilding workshop. Each week, we focused on creating a different part of the journals. Throughout the process, the team members learned a bit about each other's personal values and goals. Each week, they were given a list of items to consider and/or bring for the next class. At the end, they each walked away with something full of unique details for & about their lives, as well as a stronger bond as a team. |  Completed Journal from Pop-Up ClassThis is from a one-day, pop-up class I held. Each attendee received basic neutral pages and selected a themed kit that included fun papers, stickers, notecards, sayings, prompts, etc. I knew a few of the attendees well and curated a few kits. This particular one is from the owner of the tea shop that hosted the class. |  A Word as a PromptAmong the items set aside for this particular book, I created a prompts for myself. This particular one has the word "Discernment" surrounded by words that support it. This allows me to revisit the page at different dates to reflect on what it means to me in the moment or to remind myself that is something I am striving to do better with. |
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 Stampin' Up!I use Stampin' Up! products for the quality, colors, and designs. |  Book Marks and Clips_edited_editedBookmarks made with stamps, paper, prompts, and paperclips |  Tiny Disney-Themed BookTiny Disney-Themed Book created for a dear friend as a thank you for being so wonderful. I used a Disney paper pack, cut-outs from my coffee cup, word prompts, stickers, and ribbon to create it. |
 Embellished Ephemera for Journal CardsI embellished various pictures, papers, and pintables with decorative gems, stickers, flowers, markers, paint, and gilding wax. |  20230516_085417_editedFour types of journals: - "Joyful" is one of my A4 journals made from a cardboard box, pretty papers, stamps, word prompts, ribbon, and glue. - "Yellow & Purple with Golden Butterfly" is constructed entirely from Stampin' Up! cardstock and Designer Series Paper. It is embellished with a butterfly, ribbon, stamps, stickers, and prompts. - "Artsy Clip" is a mini journal and hidden paper clip! - "Fearless" is crafted with packing paper, pretty "offcuts," stickers, stamps, and prompts. |  Winter Notebooks/JournalsThese festive notebooks are full of pockets, large and small for all of your holiday plans, wishes, or to give as gifts. |
 Lunch Bag Journal / NotebookYes, you can combine a lunch bag, pretty paper, glue, and ribbon to create a notebook sturdy enough to haul around in your lunch box or backpack. Embellish it with buttons, clasps, stickers, etc. Make it something to haul around and track your important lunch time thoughts in. |  Odds & Ends in KitsSome of the odds & ends you'll find in my kits include items such as: - empowering notecards - puzzle pieces - ribbons, strings, etc. - journal prompts - flowers, tags, stickers - paper, playing cards, cutouts from old or broken books - sometimes, I add tea & candy |  "Billie, a Notebook"A notebook I loved creating! The picture of Billie Holiday is actually a stamped image. When I found the beautiful stamp, I had to get it! It was a joy playing with ribbon, metal, stamps, old paper to create this gem. |
 Journal Cover with a Vintage VibeSometimes, I have fun creating the covers before the books. This is such a case. I chose the key in the upper left corner and built on it from there. The process sometimes includes heating up the page to soften the glue for repositioning before it is settled. Sometimes, it ends up as I envisioned it. In this case, I rearranged everything a billion & fifty-eight times before gluing it all down. |  Inside "Message in a Bottle""Message in a Bottle" has been fun to create and not a theme I am typically drawn to. The paper from Stampin' Up! was perfect for this! I used many fun things to embellish this book. Drink coasters, old game pieces, maps, and some sea-worthy journal prompts. |  "Thank You Pocket" with Journal Cards & Book MarkAs a thank you to one of my group leaders, I created a "Thank You Pocket" and loaded it with goodies. This was a purse or book bag sized pocket. I created a couple of bookmarks for her that doubled as journal cards with prompts. Of course, it needed to include some tea and chocolate for having dealt with the likes of our group. |
 Tiny Book from BoxOne of my favorite things to do is look at a paper or cardboard item about to be thrown away to see if I can give it new life. Many times, the answer is ABSOLUTELY! In this case, our Bible study leader had a little box full of stickers she was going to toss. I asked if I could have it, turned it into a tiny book, and gifted it back to her. |  Stuffed Journal PocketThis stuffed Journal Pocket is full of visual & word prompts to inspire wellness. It includes journal cards, a secret writing spot, a small notepad, and embellished paperclip. It can be glued into an existing journal, tucked into a book you are reading, carried along for a trip to the beach, or placed in your go bag for when you are ready to use it. |