It's almost October!!

Which means it's almost time for "Sparkle With Love!!," my new art journal class! If you haven't signed up yet, you better get in quickly.  There are only 6 more days until class starts!  

For more information on the class click here and here.

To sign up for the class, click HERE!

xo

janel

Inside Sparkle With Love: What's Your Season?

Well, I am so excited about the response that I have gotten so far about my newest online journal class:  Sparkle With Love: What's Your Season?

I thought it would be fun to share a few peaks inside my journal, the cover and tell you a little more about the class!

This class is all about documenting the new seasons in our lives.  This could simply be the actual season (fall, winter, spring, etc.) or it could be a new season for you.

My journal is going to focus mostly on the new season of motherhood and this season of adoption for me.  The prompts and techniques that you will learn will fit in with whatever season you are journeying through.

This class is perfect for delving into yourself and documenting your journey. It's a perfect little legacy to leave behind.  I can't wait for Amelia to get older and be able to read back through my art journals!!

This class will also come with free printables, a list of journal prompts for you to use (if you would like) after the class is over, and giveaways too!!

The absolute best part about these classes are the people you meet through them.  As I mentioned a million times, I have met some of my very best friends from taking online classes.  The community of fellow art journalers is amazing and it's so much fun to take the class together and communicate with each other through class chats, and our Flickr Group.

To sign up for this class, you just need to click right over to THIS POST and scroll to the bottom!!  I can't wait for October 1!!

xo

janel

Sparkle With Love: Online Journal Class

I am so excited to announce my NEWEST online art journal class, "Sparkle With Love."

I have had numerous emails from people asking me to host another class and with life finally slowing down, I am ready!!

Here is the scoop:

     Join us for a 30 Day journal challenge jam packed with creative prompts, techniques,    giveaways, chats, and of course an amazing community of online friends :)

This class will start October 1 and continue on until the 30th. 

There will be a new prompt/challenge each day.  I'm so excited!!

Once you purchase your class spot, the class login information will be emailed to you within 72 hours. This class will be hosted on a private blog.

Would you like a peek into some of my past journals??  Click here

Here are some sweet testimonials you can read from past classmates :)

"I look forward to each prompt like Christmas morning!"
I love you Janel !!
xoxox cuppy

"I was eager to check the class page each morning, wondering what today's prompt would bring.  They all made me think throughout the day.  I loved coming home and getting all those thoughts onto paper. Thanks Janel."

"This was a great class, and I'm so glad I decided to take it.  And I love knowing that I got to do something I enjoy and got to help bring Amelia home at the same time."

"The best way to get to know your inner artist, I have learned so much about myself in this class!"

 "Ive never done an online class before but after taking yours, I will do more in the future.  I loved it! No pressure to get it done by a certain time, that it'll be judged etc - just a class to express yourself and challenge your creativity."

"This was a great experience and I loved how interactive it was with both classmates and students. The journal topics were fresh and insightful (along with inspirational) I feel like I learned a lot and I can't wait for you to do another similar class Janel!!!"

 "janel is an art teacher by profession with an artistic soul and heart. she is encouraging and inspiring without being critical. taking one of her classes is an affordable way to do something positive for someone else and yourself. there is no wrong way to express your art. simply by beginning you may start to think or see things in a new way, and or push yourself further artistically. meeting and interacting with new friends you many never have known before the class is also a fun bonus"

 "I found it very therapeutic to journal each day, it challenged my creativity and it was nice being able to share and look at what other students had done through the flickr group. My classmates were so encouraging and the prompts were relevant and helpful to personal growth. Thank-you! xo"

"I really enjoyed Janel's Journal Class. Not only was this a fun class for me and for others, but it was for a good cause. I am happy I was able to play a small part into getting Amelia home to Janel and Adam. I got a little behind in the class, but I feel as if the class is just extended for me :) I made new friends in the chats and got to reconnect with old ones." 

I really hope that you will join me in journaling my way through my favorite season :) 

Again, I love these classes and I cherish all of the friendships that I have made through them.

Will I see you there?

I hope so.

I will only be taking a limited number of classmates for this class so grab your spot  before they are gone!!

Yay!!!

xo

janel

"Sparkle With Love"

$25.00

open for business

**

Oh my goodness the donations are pouring in and my heart is pouring over with love.

You all are amazing.

I have re-opened my Etsy shop.

 I am offering class spots to all of my past journal classes that I have taught at a discounted price.

As usual, all of the proceeds from these classes will go straight to our Amelia Adoption fund!!!!

I am super excited to be opening these classes again for you all.

Please, sign up here!

There are also custom portraits, survivor bracelets, and Adoption prints available as well.
This print is my favorite :)

You all are amazing and it is so inspiring to see God working through this process.

Adam started an adoption blog over here.  Check it out.  He's an amazing writer :)

Again thank you thank you thank you.

Also, if you would like to spread the word about our cause over on your blog, that would be AWESOME too.  The more people helping out, the better.

xo

janel

P.S. Don't forget to vote :) All it takes it two little clicks.

FYI...

for this years Fall journaling class...

You can snag it right here.

xo

janel

calling all journal-ers!!

I am excited to announce that I am now offering all four of my past online journal classes in my etsy shop!!

If you missed out on any of these classes, they are now open to YOU for the reduced price of only $15 each!!

*Although the actual class is over, this listing is for access to the online class where you can find all of the prompts, techniques, and challenges. You will also have access to the 

Flickr grop, chats that we had, and comments!!*

We are talking 9 whole weeks of journal prompts, fall decor ideas, and recipe swaps!!
I seriously can not think of a better way to celebrate one of the greatest seasons out there!!

Join us for a 30 Day journal challenge jam packed with creative prompts, techniques, \and of course an amazing community of online friends :)

 This is my first 30 day journaling class.  30 days full of journal prompts, techniques, chats and more!!

These prompts will focus us on a new year, new season, and new chapters of your lovely lifes. I'm so excited!!

All of the proceeds from these classes will go directly towards our adoption!!  I hope you join me in these challenges!!

Check out the etsy listings for each to see page examples from each class :)
They are a lot of fun!

xo

janel

Great News!!!

Due to some amazing, encouraging, classmates, I am hosting another journal class!!!

Next month is the last month before we start our adoption paper work, and with that is the $5,000 application fee.

To help raise money, and to continue on with the inspiration you all give me, I have decided to start a NEW journal class immediately.

This class will be dedicated to my soon to be little girl :)

The cost for this class will be $25

and will include one of the "I helped my friend adopt a baby" prints.

The class starts February 1, so grab your spot!!

You can read all of the details about the class in my shop!

There are limited spots available so hurry :)

I really really really hope to see you all there!!

 xo

janel

New Year...New You!

I am so excited to "officially" announce my next online journal class!!

"New Year...New You!"

My resolution for 2011, is to journal daily so that I can leave a legacy behind for my children some day to look back on.

So, here is the deal:  

Join us for a 30 Day journal challenge jam packed with creative prompts, techniques, giveaways, chats, and of course an amazing community of online friends :)

This class will start January 1 and continue on until January 31.

 There will be a new prompt/challenge each day. These prompts will focus us on a new year, new season, and new chapters of your lovely lifes. I'm so excited!!

Once you purchase your class spot, the class login information will be emailed to you within 72 hours. 
This class will be hosted on a private blog.

Would you like a peek into some of my past journals??  Click here!

Here are some sweet testimonials you can read from past classmates :)

"I look forward to each prompt like Christmas morning!"
I love you Janel !!
xoxox cuppy

"I was eager to check the class page each morning, wondering what today's prompt would bring.  They all made me think throughout the day.  I loved coming home and getting all those thoughts onto paper. Thanks Janel."

"This was a great class, and I'm so glad I decided to take it.  And I love knowing that I got to do something I enjoy and got to help bring Pita home at the same time."

"The best way to get to know your inner artist, I have learned so much about myself in this class!"

 "Ive never done an online class before but after taking yours, I will do more in the future.  I loved it! No pressure to get it done by a certain time, that it'll be judged etc - just a class to express yourself and challenge your creativity."

"This was a great experience and I loved how interactive it was with both classmates and students. The journal topics were fresh and insightful (along with inspirational) I feel like I learned a lot and I can't wait for you to do another similar class Janel!!!"

 "janel is an art teacher by profession with an artistic soul and heart. she is encouraging and inspiring without being critical. taking one of her classes is an affordable way to do something positive for someone else and yourself. there is no wrong way to express your art. simply by beginning you may start to think or see things in a new way, and or push yourself further artistically. meeting and interacting with new friends you many never have known before the class is also a fun bonus"

 "I found it very therapeutic to journal each day, it challenged my creativity and it was nice being able to share and look at what other students had done through the flickr group. My classmates were so encouraging and the prompts were relevant and helpful to personal growth. Thank-you! xo"

"I really enjoyed Janel's Journal Class. Not only was this a fun class for me and for others, but it was for a good cause. I am happy I was able to play a small part into getting Pita home to Janel and Adam. I got a little behind in the class, but I feel as if the class is just extended for me :) I made new friends in the chats and got to reconnect with old ones."   -Lindsay

As most of you know, my husband and I are planning on adopting a child in the next year or two. This is obviously a crazy process and a crazy EXPENSIVE process at that. These classes have been a great way to help us with our adoption and have an amazing time with amazing people, doing something we love all at the same time.

I really hope that you will join me in journaling my way through the New Year :) 

Another way to help is just by spreading the word!!

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Again, I love these classes and I cherish all of the friendships that I have made through them.

Will I see you there?

I hope so.


I will only be taking a limited number of classmates for this class so grab your spot HERE before they are gone!!

xo

janel