Live Event: I’m Teaching at Creativation 2019
1 Creative New Year Resolution + 5 Motivators to KEEP it!
Supplies –
- Faber-Castell – Mix and Match Collection – Deluxe Water Brush
- Faber-Castell – Mix and Match Collection – Kit – Modern Calligraphy
- Strathmore – 9 x 12 Watercolor Paper Pad – 12 Sheets
The feeling of a fresh start at the beginning of a new year has us making resolutions to make changes in our lives for the better – be it giving up a habit that’s keeping us from our desired goal or building one that nudges us in the right direction little by little.
One of my resolutions this year is to use more of what I already have.
I am approaching it by going through my art supplies, sorting them in categories and taking inventory.
It’s a mixed feeling – excitement when I find something I had completely forgotten about and guilt that I had not yet used it even once so far.
I am doing this one box a day and I am seriously surprised to see that so much of the bulk I had been holding on to is just empty packaging that I simply never took a little time to discard!!!
Yes, the recycle bin has been packed with my flattened boxes the last couple of weeks.
And I am breathing happy in the space that this has opened up and beaming at the new possibilities!
To make my resolution fun to stick to (because we all know that I’ll not do it if it gets boring!), I have connected it with my hand-lettering practice as you can see in the image above.
This way I am –
- Improving my hand-lettering
- Getting organized
- Saving time and sanity by not having to rummage through everything for forever to find ONE thing!
- Spending wisely by not buying duplicates of what I already have so I can get new things when I want
- Finding bliss in knowing I am using and enjoying what I have – this feeling is PRICELESS, I tell ya!
Please share your 2019 resolutions and any tips on keeping them throughout the year! You can do so by leaving me a comment to this post.
On a completely different note…
Life Book extended its Early Bird Discount code till January 14th – You can still save 20% with code LOVEBOMB2019.
Joining a year-long self-paced art course, like Life Book or Wanderlust, sure would be a FUN way to use up some of your art supplies this year, don’t you think?
Because, let’s face it, getting more art supplies IS NOT THE SAME AS making more art.
In just 2 hours
Just a quick note today… in just 2 hours we ring in 2019 in the east coast US – a time for looking back and looking forward.
Also in just 2 hours, the early bird discount codes expire for Life Book and Wanderlust self-paced year-long online workshops, both of which start tomorrow!
Life Book – Save 20% with code LOVEBOMB2019 by December 31: http://bit.ly/MouS_LifeBook19
Wanderlust – Save $45 with code EARLY30 by December 31:http://bit.ly/MouSaha_Wanderlust19
Excited and wishing you all a very HAPPY and CREATIVE 2019!
Life Book 2019 Spot Winner Announcement
As I was reading all the answers you have left to my question ‘why do you make art’, I was going like ‘yes, I know exactly what you mean’, ‘I can totally identify with that’ – the process of making art brings us joy, relieves stress and anxiety, helps us cope with grief, loss, and difficulties – art gives us strength and hope, the power to carry on. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me!
A couple of weeks ago, I had a number of surgeries that have kept me bed-bound. I have been using this downtime to watch bits of the Life Book Summit. And the most beautiful thing about watching the videos was that they resonate with your answers. No matter where we are in our art making journey, we all have this in common – we heart art and that unites all of us. I am so thankful for Tam for hosting this summit!
I hope my connections with you wonderful ones do not end with the Summit! I’d love if we could stay in touch via Instagram or Facebook or YouTube or all three if you like. You can also sign up for my studio newsletter for updates on workshops, giveaways, inspiration and other crafty stuff.
Registration for Life Book 2019 opens tomorrow and there’s an Early Bird Discount… but more about that in another post!
And now I have to choose one of you to win a free seat in Lifebook 2019. It’s an eyes closed RANDOM PICK from a hat. This is never easy for me, but at least I can make one person happy and I know the rest of you will cheer the winner on. I wish all of you joy and hope that you will win your spot on another Lifebook teacher’s giveaway!
THE WINNER IS:
CONGRATULATIONS Terri!!! I am sending your email (the one WordPress requires for allowing comments on the blog) to the Life Book Team! Enjoy your prize 🙂 I am so happy for you!
Terri, in the event that you have already won a spot elsewhere, please let me know in the comment to this post so I can choose another winner who could then take Life Book 2019 with you 🙂
Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 1
Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 1.
Over the next five days, I hope to share with you five mixed media tags created with ephemera, die-cuts and found bits.
Each tag is inspired by the photographic ephemera which I used as my starting point.
I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash.
You don’t have to make the tags to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely.
If you do create some tags along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.
Supplies*:
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK – Tag Collection
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 17PK – Funky Floral #1
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #2
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #3
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Set – Brights
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Tea Stain Dye – Agra
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Goldfaber Aqua pencils
Embellishments –
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Tim Holtz – Idea-ology – Mini Paper Clips
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Photobooth
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Gumdrops
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Metallic Stickers – Quotations
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Nailheads
Other: Cardstock, twine, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread, found bits
*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.
And the 21 Secrets Bundle Winner is
It’s summer all year round where I am but I’d love to start incorporating some journaling into my paintings/ doodles/ splashes of colour on pieces of paper! I’ve been feeling quite stifled and unable to express myself and I’d like to be able to do so through my art practice. 🙂
Vanessa, I hope these workshops inspire you as much as they have inspired me 🙂 Congratulations!!!
I am sending your name and email address to the 21 Secrets Admin so they can give you access to your prize. Happy creating 🙂
To everyone else, I wish I had more bundles to give away! I appreciate that you shared your summer creative goals with me. I’ll keep trying to bring you inspiration and encouragement.You can follow my daily posts on Instagram (if you don’t already) @mou.saha.studio
And if you are still keen on taking these classes, you can register here. It has been very inspiring for me as you can see in my journal flip through video and I have taken only one class so far. I believe it can do the same for you!
Wishing you a creative weekend!
21 Secrets Summer Workshop – The Great Outdoors: For the Love of Pods
More from the self-paced 21 Secrets workshops The Great Outdoors – this is my take on Connie Solera’s class For the Love of Pods.
I’m looking forward to learn from the other teachers starting July 30th!
If you want to join, you have to hurry. Sign up today before registration closes.
Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2
Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.
Sometimes, I just can’t justify diverting funds to buying all the new goodies that call my name oh so seductively. I end up dedicating that money to buying new pointe ballet shoes for my oldest who squeals out, “Mommy, I love you!” or buy a new toy for my youngest whose face would light up so sweetly because she was not even expecting it. These little moments of joy marinate in me and seep into my art which I have learned to modify to work with things I have at hand. The most important skill is to learn HOW to play.
Supplies*:
Sizzix Thinlits Die – Paper-Cut Bird
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set
– Iridescents
– Highlighter
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium
Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel
*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.
21 Secrets Just Add Water Workshop: Oil & water
Hi Mou, I first seen you when you started teaching on Creative Bug. So I was thrilled to see that Tam had chosen you as one of the Teachers for Life Book 2019. Enjoy it! I liked your interview with Tam for the summit as well and the quote you made! Love it!! Gonna use that often. Anyway the reason I make art is to retain my wellbeing. I discovered the benefits of art when I was off work for 2 years with severe anxiety, severe sleep disorder and deep depression. It literally saved my life. It became the lifeline I held on to everyday to keep my head above water. So now I can say I need to make art as much as I need to eat everyday or breathe. Thanks for asking! Take care.