I am the mother of seven children. This weekend, I hit publish on a dream come true. I’ve spent the last 11 weeks in a state of creative flow that I have not experienced since I became a Mama twelve and a half years ago. Looking back, I remember the shock my body went through…
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Writing Down Life, A Guide to Becoming a Lifelong Journaler in 10 Minutes a Day
Hello! I have been so pleased with the response to my new little booklet that was recently published on my blog called Writing Down Life, a Guide to Becoming a Lifelong Journaler in 10 Minutes a Day. This is a free gift for all of my subscribers, and I would love to gift it to…
30 Day Journaling Challenge
When it comes to journaling, I am a believer. As I have written in a recent blog post—journaling is the heartbeat of my creative life. It is the starting point for every good idea I have ever had. It is the way I reflect on and process my life. It is like a mirror for…
How To Tuesdays #5: Glass Bottle Xylophone
This is the easiest project yet, and it has been the one that Rosie loves the most. Here is a clip of her playing a song on the xylophone we made… I borrowed this idea from a really great book called Eco-Friendly Crafting with Kids by Kate Lilley. She has tons of amazing ideas in…
How-To Tuesdays #2: Cereal Box-Grocery Bag Journal
I love journals. (You can read about my lifelong love of writing here: Journaling, or The Story of My Life) I love handmade books. I love kraft paper. I love flimsy cardboard covers… Because of that, I am just crazy about these quick, easy, no-previous-experience-necessary little handmade books. The pages are made from cut up…
How-To Tuesdays #1: Milk Jug “Paper Dolls”
It us turning out to be an amazing summer for us. Randy is spending a record amount of hours in the living-room-recording studio. (If you haven’t heard any of our sneak-previews from the new album, check them out on our website–www.thejosephineknot.com) There is a lot of creative energy bouncing around here. As a challenge and…