I mentioned some of the work I did in Karen’s Pathfinder class a few weeks ago. I’ve been meaning to come back and tell you more about some of the other things we did.
One of the assignments was to create a vision board. She talks about her process in this post. The idea was to create a similar one in the class. On canvas, etc.
I will admit that I resisted doing this assignment. I don’t have any magazines. Literally, not one. And last time I went through magazines to tear images (for Melody Ross’ class) I didn’t find it enjoyable. I don’t like to make canvases because I have nowhere to put them in my house. I don’t want to create more clutter. I don’t like dealing with glue if I can avoid it (I know this is crazy.) I didn’t have any ideas. Honestly, I just did not want to do this.
But because I am one of those students who has to do all the homework assigned, I couldn’t let it go. I borrowed magazines from neighbors. I thought about it for a few days. I even tore a few images. I just couldn’t get into it no matter what. So then, I tried to tell myself it was ok not to do it.
But I just couldn’t let it go without at least trying.
I finally decided to try a different route. I opened up my inspiration board on pinterest. And picked images and sayings that spoke to me. Since these were images I’d already pinned I knew that they were all meaningful to me so I couldn’t go wrong.
I saved them all on my computer and then opened them in photoshop to create a collage:
Once I was done, it made me really really happy. I also added my word right on the butterfly. And I was done.
I picked images that are inspirational, peaceful, and happy for me. Mental notes I try to remember. There are a lot of images of nature because nature makes me happy. Creates a wide sense of peace in me. I also chose books, music, birds, butterflies. Color. Flowers. Exercise. And some good messages about being in the present moment and appreciating myself. I love all of these images and having them together is really powerful for me.
So once I was done, I printed it out and taped it into my current notebook (more on this notebook coming soon).
Now, I get to look at it anytime I want. It didn’t involve any magazines, cutting, or modge podge but I still did my own version of a vision board.
And it was so worth it.
If you’ve never done this exercise, I recommend it. I am glad that the good student in me didn’t give up. If you’ve done it, I’d love to see your vision board so please do leave me a comment with it.
That is the *best* solution ever. Ever. I always have trouble with these vision boards and I hate magazine clippings. Thank you!
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this..it inspires me to create one as well. You have a great eye for creating art!! 🙂
What a great idea!
Fabulous idea! Love your pages ?
I subscribe to your gorgeous blog and when I read the email I thought straight away I like the idea but I never have any magazines I don’t buy them.. what a brilliant idea to use Pinterest! I shall be thinking about this idea today. Thanks for sharing..xx
Sorry about the ? mark on my comment! I have a 13 wk old kitten that likes to walk across the keyboard while I type & chase the cursor on screen!! my apologies..xx Love your artwork ?
🙂 13-week old kitten sounds so wonderful!
WOW Karen, love love this idea. You did it so beautifully. I need to do this too, would be fun and a great lesson for me.
I have new art up if you’d like to see:
http://everydaymemorieswithprojectlife.blogspot.com
Thanks for always sharing your fun with us.
This was a great solution to the problem. I have tons of magazines and only keep my very favorite. I hate to cut them up and only do so when absolutely necessary with purchased magazines from yard sales, library or old used ones. For me, your version would work out just fine. Thank you for being a student that doesn’t give up because now you shared something new with us!
so glad you liked it!! 🙂
Fantastic! So energetic! I will surely make one for myself! 😀 thx for sharing!
Oh I love it – I keep my inspiration in Evernote but have just started to dabble in Pintrest. This would be a brilliant solution as I too don’t tend to have the right magazines… the ones that arrive here are usually technical and/or scientific so just not that many beautiful images.
same here 🙂 we get tech or finance.
Brilliant! End of story.
I love that you made the assignment your own. I love the board you created – I see images there that I have re-pinned from you! Can hardly wait to hear more about the notebook!!