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Journal Groups

28 Aug 2019 Comments Off on Journal Groups

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: Facebook, pinterest

Dear Fellow Journalers,

As you are aware there are thousands of people just like you who journal every day. What you may not realize however, is that there are groups of planners and journalists on Pinterest and Facebook. They range from beginners to those who just need some support. Here are a few I found recently.

~Sallie

https://m.facebook.com/groups/artjournalingforbeginners/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1675638696038341/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/198778973821334/

Creativity Journal

06 Jul 2016 Comments Off on Creativity Journal

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Creativity Journal Tags: Creativity, pinterest

Dear Fellow Journalers,

A Creativity Journal is about ideas, imagination and the process of creating something new. Unlike the Quote Journal or even the Reading Journal, this type of journal encourages you to write your ideas and inspiration while creating. The idea of making this type of journal came to me in May of this year. I make and sell greeting cards using rubber stamps and die cuts. I participated in a craft fair last year and found that I needed more inventory that I had to sell. I decided to start this year’s cards early so I would have plenty of time to research, create, decide on sentiments and pricing.

As I began the process, I found so many different avenues (magazine articles, Pinterest boards, e-mail newsletters, notes) that I began to get overwhelmed! I took my own advice and opened a blank journal. On my first page I wrote:

” Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, making mistakes and having fun!”

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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Boost your creativity

27 May 2015 1 Comment

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Perspectives Tags: Creativity, disconnecting, Google, pinterest, Solitaire

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Is it possible to let go of electronic devices? I was reading an article recently about taking a break from such devices as TV, cell phone, laptop etc. The author suggested that while digital and electronic devices make our lives easier they also limit our ability to solve problems. One of the things that really “bugs” me about smart phones is that they take us away from communicating with people. How many times have you been in a restaurant and seen a nice family sitting down for dinner and the children are texting away and the parents are trying to have a conversation with them?!

Digital and electronic devices can make our lives easier, that is true. You can Google a journal prompt, use Pinterest for a journal cover, or check someone’s blog for a tutorial. Convinced yet?

Why not try letting go for 1 week. Instead of using the Note app feature, take a pen and lined paper and write a “To Do” list. Guess what? You won’t have to worry about batteries or syncing issues. You’ll feel so accomplished when you physically cross something off the list.

When was the last time you picked up a magazine or hard covered book? I have to admit I have had a problem with this one. I tend to check to see if the book I want to read is on Kindle rather than go to my wonderful library. I reason that I won’t have to go out and I won’t have any due date to worry about. But sometimes I will admit, I miss turning pages the “old-fashioned way”. Oh, and you can keep the pages of a book open indefinitely!

Post-its are not just for the office. Apparently there is an app for that one too. But a real-life, honest-to-goodness pink/yellow/blue piece of sticky paper can be stuck almost anywhere – your fridge, your bathroom mirror and your calendar! You can’t forget what you are trying to remember if you see that reminder during the day. You will probably tackle the problem/task faster too. Problem solved.

Computer puzzles – ok, I admit it. I am addicted to Solitaire. It is an enormous waste of time. But the game makes me think and sometimes helps me solve a sketch for a card or a post I am trying to re-write.

Coloring Books are not just for children. Our Granddaughter loves to use crayons. She puts several colors in her little fist and scribbles away. Mickey Mouse gets yellow ears and Minnie sports purple shoes. A lot of time, she coaxes her Grandparents to join in the fun. I found that coloring was really satisfying. I had to use my creativity and problem solving abilities.

If you try disconnecting for a period of time, write and let me know about your journey in boosting your creativity.

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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Just a note

26 Aug 2014 Comments Off on Just a note

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Wander Tags: Google, Perspectives, pinterest, posts

Dear fellow Journalers,

I recently received a comment from a reader who said they couldn’t “find” me on Google. I took my web site down a few months ago to concentrate on my writing. You can find my cards on this link. http://www.pinterest..com/lovesstamps/

UYCJ has been up and running since Feb. 5th! That’s 64 posts published! So I have a question. How am I doing?

Don’t be shy. Is there any content you would like to see more of? Anything you would like me to “forget”. Many of you have commented on the pictures I have included with Random Thoughts, some of you like Perspectives, still others like the journal covers. The new year will include more Perspectives from “G”, Marybeth, and Paul as well as a new author. Also featured will be a monthly Pursuit of Happiness Post to inspire us all.

Remember, we are all traveling this journey, some different roads , but we’re all doing our best to help each other.

~Sallie

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Paper Daydreams My first page

30 Apr 2014 Comments Off on Paper Daydreams My first page

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: focus picture, Journal, pinterest, sharing, sunset

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Well, I have procrastinated long enough! You’ve seen posts about covers, what you want in your journal, what to collect and now is the time to begin! Now, don’t think I’ve been idle all this time- I organized, I’ve made Easter cards, I’ve researched, I’ve played computer solitaire – WAIT – does this sound like PROCRASTINATION?? Oh, yeah, big time.

So I took a clue from a fellow journaler whose blog I follow. I opened my beautifully created cover and stared at the EMPTY PAGE! Finally, I took the plunge and wrote “about me” with contact information on the first page. I figured if I really personalize my journal, I’d be more committed to it.

I started thinking about the act of writing and the pleasure I get when re-reading what I’ve written. I could do this. Whenever I got distracted, I looked at my focus page. Oh, I forgot to tell you about that!

When I was pregnant, many years ago, I attended pre-natal classes at the local hospital. The nurses told us that we needed a focus picture to help us concentrate. It had to be of significance to us. Now over the years, that picture has changed! When I think of things that inspire me now, lighthouses, sunsets, beaches, children playing, nature – these things inspire me now. Last year, while driving home from work, I saw the most amazing sunset over the city. I don’t have a camera phone, so I couldn’t take a picture of it, but I felt that I might find one similar on Pinterest and I did. I posted it just now. My focus picture is a beautiful picture painted by God, a gift for all of us to see and share. The beautiful blended colors remind me of my life as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, volunteer, blogger, card-maker. It was a perfect focus picture and it also reminded me of why I was sharing my journey with all of you and why telling you my story is so important.

~Sallie

Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given

To Sallie and uniquelyyourscraftjournal with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

You may reach Sallie at uniquelyyourscraftjournal@outlook.com