Dear Scribblers
"I felt really bad when... I felt exceptionally good when..."
Happy Scribing!
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010
Sunday, 29 August 2010
Journal Prompt 43
Dear Scribblers
List the top 5 things you are looking forward to in the next month.
List the top 10 days you are looking forward to in the next year.
List the top 20 events you are looking forward to in your life.
Remember to scrap/journal those times!Happy Scribing!
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Journal Prompt 42
Dear Scribblers
"The day that was like a dream was... My perfect dream day would be..."
Happy Scribing!
Friday, 27 August 2010
Journal Prompt 41
Dear Scribblers
What feelings do you experience the most? How emotional are you?
Happy Scribing!
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Journal Prompt 40
Dear Scribblers
Happy Scribing!
Look at the clouds. What do you see?Project of the Day - Create a layout using a cloud theme or paper, or use thought bubbles to demonstrate what you are dreaming about.
Happy Scribing!
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
The Crafty Scribe Communiqué - What I'm Up To In September!
Communiqué - News Flash
Dear Scribblers
For the whole month of September, I'll be joining in with Shimelle's Learn Something New Every Day mini-book scrapbooking course.
I completed this project last year, and I highly recommend it. It's the reason I started this blog!
I'll be posting my finished pages on here as I go along throughout the month. I'm considering digital crafting this year. If I do, it will be my first ever computer based scrapbook. Why don't you join me? Follow my trials, triumphs and tribulations as I attempt to get to grips with Photoshop and layers!
If I feel energetic, I may even complete physical pages too. I'm thinking of using artist trading card size, with the photo on one side and the journalling on the other. They are an easy-to-handle-and-finish size. I can't admit to coming up with this idea - I saw the fantastic project on Kool Kitty Musings and was inspired by it. My aim is to then string them together like bunting and hang it around my study with the photos showing.
Still thinking, do you think I'm biting off more than I can chew?
If you want to find out more, please click here for Shimelle's course and check out her blog too.
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends...
Dear Scribblers
For the whole month of September, I'll be joining in with Shimelle's Learn Something New Every Day mini-book scrapbooking course.
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| Shimelle's September Course |
I completed this project last year, and I highly recommend it. It's the reason I started this blog!
I'll be posting my finished pages on here as I go along throughout the month. I'm considering digital crafting this year. If I do, it will be my first ever computer based scrapbook. Why don't you join me? Follow my trials, triumphs and tribulations as I attempt to get to grips with Photoshop and layers!
If I feel energetic, I may even complete physical pages too. I'm thinking of using artist trading card size, with the photo on one side and the journalling on the other. They are an easy-to-handle-and-finish size. I can't admit to coming up with this idea - I saw the fantastic project on Kool Kitty Musings and was inspired by it. My aim is to then string them together like bunting and hang it around my study with the photos showing.
Still thinking, do you think I'm biting off more than I can chew?
If you want to find out more, please click here for Shimelle's course and check out her blog too.
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends...
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Journal Prompt 39
Dear Scribblers
"The thought of changing seasons* makes me feel... "
Happy Scribing!
* To Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere
and Spring for our Southern Scribblers.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Journal Prompt 38
Dear Scribblers
"Out of the whole year, the season that excites me the most is... "
Happy Scribing!
Sunday, 22 August 2010
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Friday, 20 August 2010
Journal Prompt 35
Dear Scribblers
"My self-esteem is highest when... I feel important because..."
Happy Scribing!
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Journal Prompt 34 and Project of The Day
Dear Scribblers
"If I could create one thing that I would consider to be a masterpiece (art - writing - crafting - cooking - creating anything), it would be... "
Project of the Day - If you haven't created your masterpiece already. Have a go. You never know what you might produce!
Happy Scribing!
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Journal Prompt 32
Dear Scribblers
"The top five people (living or dead) I would love a change to meet are... "
Happy Scribing!
Monday, 16 August 2010
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Journal Prompt 30
Dear Scribblers
"The last person I argued with... We have/haven't made up because..."
Happy Scribing!
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Friday, 13 August 2010
Journal Prompt 28 - A Choice of 3 on the 13th!
Dear Scribblers
"My unluckiest day was... I turned my luck around by... I'm superstitious about... "Happy Scribing!
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Journal Prompt 27
Dear Scribblers
Describe, draw, scrap, mini-book or collage your dream house.
Happy Scribing!
Describe, draw, scrap, mini-book or collage your dream house.
Happy Scribing!
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
The Crafty Scribe Communiqué - Think about your writing and Project of the Day
Communiqué - News Flash
Dear Scribblers
The other day, I wrote a poem entitled Pages of a Life and it made me think about all those things I write about in my journal. If someone in the future read it, what would they think of me?
My daily journal is part diary, part ideas notebook and part psychotherapy. It covers everything from what I've done during the day, to how I feel about my life, to lists of goals and to-dos, to snippets of inspiration and quotes.
If anything, I know that I don't want to appear as a depressive moaner, but I'm sure that there are some pages filled with angst. Sometimes I wonder if I've ever left my teenage years! I certainly don't want to appear dull, even though some days are just plain boring.
What I would love that future person, who got hold of my diaries, to think is that this person had a good time, ups and downs maybe, but that they tackled life with joy, enthusiasm and passion. There's only one way to achieve this:
Project of the Day - this is actually a Project for Life! Think of that person in 100 years holding your diary, they turn over this first page and begin to read it. How would you like your life to appear on those pages? Live it and record it. Live the life you want it to be, tackle each task with renewed positive vigour and live each day as a day that deserves to be written down in history.
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends... Communiqué Ends...
Dear Scribblers
The other day, I wrote a poem entitled Pages of a Life and it made me think about all those things I write about in my journal. If someone in the future read it, what would they think of me?
My daily journal is part diary, part ideas notebook and part psychotherapy. It covers everything from what I've done during the day, to how I feel about my life, to lists of goals and to-dos, to snippets of inspiration and quotes.
If anything, I know that I don't want to appear as a depressive moaner, but I'm sure that there are some pages filled with angst. Sometimes I wonder if I've ever left my teenage years! I certainly don't want to appear dull, even though some days are just plain boring.
What I would love that future person, who got hold of my diaries, to think is that this person had a good time, ups and downs maybe, but that they tackled life with joy, enthusiasm and passion. There's only one way to achieve this:
Project of the Day - this is actually a Project for Life! Think of that person in 100 years holding your diary, they turn over this first page and begin to read it. How would you like your life to appear on those pages? Live it and record it. Live the life you want it to be, tackle each task with renewed positive vigour and live each day as a day that deserves to be written down in history.
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends... Communiqué Ends...
Monday, 9 August 2010
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Journal Prompt 25 and Project of the Day
Dear Scribblers
My top ten list of people that are important to me.
This can be important in your life, or your creativity. How about a list of those who have inspired you in the past? They could be people you know, or famous writers, artists, anyone who has made an impact on you. I suggest a top ten, but make the list as long or short as you want it to be.
Project of the Day - create a journal page, collage or mini-book on the list you make. For example, my list of famous people from the past who have inspired me are:
- H.G Wells
- Oscar Wilde
- David Eddings
- Elizabeth I
- Sophocles
- Gene Kelly
- Gene Roddenberry
- Olaf Stapledon
- Pythagoras
- Marilyn Monroe
Happy Scribing!
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Journal Prompt 24
Dear Scribblers
"The first thing I thought about this morning was..."Happy Scribing!
Friday, 6 August 2010
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Further Comments on Communiqué
Dear Scribblers
Further to yesterday's communiqué regarding how similar ideas can appear at the same time, I would like to add how unlike they can possibly be!
I watched "The Deep", and it was so different from my own script, I was amazed. You would really think that after ticking so many check boxes the same that I would have seen numerous similarities on screen. It was nothing of the sort, I didn't see anything that was remotely like my premise, characters, plot or dialogue!
I think this confirms yesterday's post, carry on with your own work and creativity, even if the ideas sound identical on paper, the finished project will be totally unique and individual.
It's a comfort for all of us writers, crafters and artists. Keep on creating!
Happy Scribing!
Further to yesterday's communiqué regarding how similar ideas can appear at the same time, I would like to add how unlike they can possibly be!
I watched "The Deep", and it was so different from my own script, I was amazed. You would really think that after ticking so many check boxes the same that I would have seen numerous similarities on screen. It was nothing of the sort, I didn't see anything that was remotely like my premise, characters, plot or dialogue!
I think this confirms yesterday's post, carry on with your own work and creativity, even if the ideas sound identical on paper, the finished project will be totally unique and individual.
It's a comfort for all of us writers, crafters and artists. Keep on creating!
Happy Scribing!
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
The Crafty Scribe Communiqué - So, How Do You Stay Individual As A Crafter, Writing or Artist?
Communiqué - News Flash
Dear Scribblers
Do you ever have an idea for a piece of writing, or a craft project only to see it produced by someone else before you had a chance to show it to anyone?
This happened to me this week. At the start of the year, I had an idea for a movie script which I wrote, completing the first draft, for the on-line group writing experience which is Script Frenzy. Since that time I've worked a little on editing it, but mainly left it on the back-burner while other projects occupied my time.
This week, the BBC broadcast a new drama called "The Deep", to say I was dismayed was an understatement, as it had so many elements of my own script.
Team of scientists/engineers - Check ✔
Under the Arctic Ocean - Check ✔
Missing colleagues - Check ✔
Unknown group dynamics/relationships - Check ✔
Investigating previously unknown deep sea crevice - Check ✔
Something monstrous lurking within - Check ✔
Change the set from a submarine to an Arctic Research Rig, and you are there! (Yes, I had the idea BEFORE the BP disaster - another coincidence.)
I was near to throwing the script in the rubbish bin, when I decided to change my attitude, and look at all the positives this taught me.
Note: If there is any producers/production companies out there that would like to read my script, please let me know! ☺
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends...
Dear Scribblers
Do you ever have an idea for a piece of writing, or a craft project only to see it produced by someone else before you had a chance to show it to anyone?
This happened to me this week. At the start of the year, I had an idea for a movie script which I wrote, completing the first draft, for the on-line group writing experience which is Script Frenzy. Since that time I've worked a little on editing it, but mainly left it on the back-burner while other projects occupied my time.
This week, the BBC broadcast a new drama called "The Deep", to say I was dismayed was an understatement, as it had so many elements of my own script.
Team of scientists/engineers - Check ✔
Under the Arctic Ocean - Check ✔
Missing colleagues - Check ✔
Unknown group dynamics/relationships - Check ✔
Investigating previously unknown deep sea crevice - Check ✔
Something monstrous lurking within - Check ✔
Change the set from a submarine to an Arctic Research Rig, and you are there! (Yes, I had the idea BEFORE the BP disaster - another coincidence.)
I was near to throwing the script in the rubbish bin, when I decided to change my attitude, and look at all the positives this taught me.
- If my story has so many similar basic elements, I MUST be doing something right, finding the hook in the script.
- Even if my story is similar, it's never going to be exactly the same. Another writer, crafter or artist will never have experienced and lived your life, so your project, ideas, characterisations, dialogue and STYLE will be different. That will always result in your own writing/crafting being UNIQUE - it comes from you. Who knows (not to put anyone's work down) you might create something even better!
- There are only so many ideas and situations out there, so you will always find yourself in this situation, if you remember point 2, and keep to your own style, you will be individual. Look at three recent films: "Coco Before Chanel", "Coco Chanel" and "Coco and Igor". All about the great designer Coco Chanel, but all different and all filmed within 2 years of each other. It didn't stop them from being produced.
- We are all connected in some way, I look at it as the Universal Mind Lattice (or the original World Wide Web!) so synchronicities will occur. Enjoy the experience, you are part of something bigger.
- This is my main reason - I was writing the script for me, for my own education and experience. The fact that it has so many similarities to a produced television programmes makes me proud. I enjoyed coming up with the ideas, I enjoyed writing it, and I will continue to enjoy editing it and I practise and improve my writing. Don't let other people's work stop you from enjoying your own.
Note: If there is any producers/production companies out there that would like to read my script, please let me know! ☺
Happy Scribing!
Communiqué Ends...
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Journal Prompt 22
Dear Scribblers
"I would love to be famous for... I would hate to be famous because..."
Happy Scribing!
Monday, 2 August 2010
Journal Prompt 21
Dear Scribblers
"My favourite place in the world is..."Why is it your favourite place? Does it help you create? Relax? Smile? Does it energise you? What do you mean by place? It is a country? A town? A beach? Even an armchair? Where are you happiest?
Happy Scribing!
Sunday, 1 August 2010
Journal Prompt 20 and A Request
Dear Scribblers
I hope you are enjoying these prompts. If you have a comment, please leave it in the comments section below. I would love to hear what you think, and to see if you would like me to continue with this, or return to the Favourite Quotes.
"The top twenty experiences of my life. "
Happy Scribing!
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