In gleeful anticipation of THE 2nd annual art retreat in Palm Springs in January, I set about last weekend to make a new visual journal to take with me.
Mary Ann gave me some paper tearing and knot tying tips while she was here and then just kept sketching as she watched the amateur at work. She only cleared her throat a couple of times when she thought I might be about to make a terrible mistake. Just trying to be helpful you know.
An art retreat is FUN.
An art retreat with Mary Ann and Pam is REALLY fun.
An art retreat with Mary Ann and Pam AND a brand new visual journal is ABOVE and BEYOND fun. Thanks for the tips sister! Thanks for the cover Pam! See you in January.
Beautiful journal! I'm envious of your art retreat time together. Have a cocktail for me! Don't forget the sunscreen.
XO
PS Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Michele Unger | 01/01/2014 at 12:14 AM
I am waiting for the day that the three of you open up your art retreats to paying guests - you could make lots of money and meet your blog friends. Carol, you could feature a new drink every night as you do with each of Mary Ann's classes. Think about it!
Posted by: robin | 01/01/2014 at 08:11 AM
I was reading along about your tearing, etc. and suddenly saw Mary Ann's hand. Isn't it funny how much and how little we know about those whose blogs we read? The journal look great, by the way.
Posted by: Caroline | 01/01/2014 at 06:57 PM
I am so impressed with your journal making skills! What a clever thing you are. xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 01/02/2014 at 04:31 AM
ooooooohhhhhhhh your new journal is the bomb Carol, the bees knees, it is totally rad and awesomely cool. I'm excited for you, Mary Ann and Pam. You guys are pretty amazing when you all get together...it's fun to eavesdrop, be a fly on the wall through the wonder of the blogosphere. I just know you are all going to have a blast and the location is simply gorgeous. It's going to be around 18 below by next Monday so just knowing you will all be someplace warm and toasty will be helpful, I'll soak up the rays vicariously which is the next best thing. :)
Posted by: Susie LaFond | 01/02/2014 at 10:47 AM
Have a wonderful time at your art retreat! I loevd hearing about the last one and look forward to more (mis)adventures this time! I am envious that you can find old/used journal covers to use for your visual journal. It looks great! Happy New Year Carol! Hope you have a wondrous year!
Posted by: Rhonda H. | 01/02/2014 at 07:26 PM
can't wait! well done with the journal (and missbossypants...she does know of what she speaks after all! ) looking forward to copying your map ;)
Posted by: pam | 01/04/2014 at 09:06 PM