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Guest Post – The Story of Our Lives by Bonnie Rose Kempenich

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Introduction

I hope each one of you had the best Holiday ever! I’m Bonnie Rose Kempenich of A Life Unrehearsed. I am an artist, passionate blogger, writer, amateur photographer, and card designer – living my best life right now in Fargo, ND. I am growing as an artist, experimenting with new mediums and playing with bright and bold color. Bright colors just make me happy! I am a big believer in sending real mail, the warm fuzzies kind of mail. My goal for this New Year is to grow more as an artist, and to inspire you with my art and my writings. I have so much in store for you!

You can read more about my life and art on my blog. I am a prolific blogger – meaning there is always something new and wonderful to share every day. Please come visit my Etsy shop for unique artist supplies, original art, and graphically designed greeting cards. A portfolio of my creations can be found on my Flickr page here. You can find me on Facebook here. Custom art and card design orders are always welcome! Wishing you all a fabulous New Year filled with dreams come true!

The Story of Our Lives

I love the fact how cameras have gotten so much better over the last few years. They are smaller, take better pictures, and are so much more affordable for everyone. I personally use a small Kodak Easyshare point and shoot camera. It’s my go-to camera, for everything. It’s what I use to take photos of my life.
The people.
The places.
The things.
The art I create.

Art Saves

One thing I love love to do is take photographs of still life.
Sedentary things.
Things that aren’t moving.
Objects.

These tell the story of my life.

Creativity Prompt

I strongly encourage you to write this up in your journal. Think about this. Ask yourself these questions, then take your camera and start taking some amazing photographs. They are there, just waiting –

Art Saves

  • Look around your home, your room, your life.
  • What is there you can capture?
  • Take a close look.
  • Now take a closer look.
  • Point.
  • Shoot.

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Post to your online gallery, your blog, or email a friend a few of your images of your world. What do they say about you? Your life at the moment?

Art Saves

Your life is right now. It’s here. Start living.
Start noticing all the little things.

Every image is a snapshot of our lives.
Look around.

And sit in wonder.
And appreciate all that is your life.
Right now.

Bonnie Rose Kempenich

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Warm Wishes

Friday, December 24th, 2010

First and foremost I wish my wonderful mom a very happy birthday!

I love you and I miss you much!

I also wish any of you who celebrates Christmas a very merry Christmas.

May your day be filled with laughter and joy.

May your house be filled with light and just the right amount of snow for a white Christmas.

May your holidays be filled with love and hope for the coming new year.

I love you all,

Avital

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A Call For Guest Posts On creativity Prompt

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Jump

I am currently handeling an extra load of LIFE.

My plate is FULL.

Therefore I am initiating a call for guest posts on Creativity Prompt, for the thousands of its avid readers to enjoy.

I am looking for posts with crafty prompts, tutorials or journaling ideas.

Images are welcome and must be formatted to a max of 500 pixles in width and height.

Clearly the posts will also include a short description about the guest and a link back to the guest’s personal blog or web gallery.

To participate, please contact me at:
Contact Me

I am looking forward to hearing from you!

sincerely,
Avital

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Stylish Blogger Award

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

Hey everyone!

Stylish Blog AwardDuring my recent vacation I had received an e-mail from Michelle of “A Creative Operation” blog telling me they granted me a “Stylish Blogger Award”.

I was so honored to get that award, especially from a couple of super talented ladies, such as Jackie and Michelle.

Unfortunately, as I was not at home at the time and my connectivity was very limited I couldn’t participate by the rules.

Now that I’m home I wanted to say thanks.

I am really grateful for that gesture and cherish your award and vote of appreciation.

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make everything worth while 🙂

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Random Sharing

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

this is a super random and very quick post…

A couple readers shared a link to their take on the micro journaling concept and I love, love, love them both.

The first is by the super talented Alexandra who made a layout documenting a certain moment in time. She actually posted it over a month ago and I cannot believe that I missed such a gorgeous post on my RSS reader. This post (and the blog itself) is a collaboration of a few super-super-super talented scrapbookers and is really delightful.

The second reader who shared her interpretation of the concept is Cate who made beautiful Christmas little diaries, take a look, it’s totally rad plus she includes a cute free download.

Last but certainly not least, I wanted to share a link to a handy dandy compilation of links to everything you have ever wished to know about book binding. My reader, Anette Berlin shared that treasury with me and I am very glad she did 🙂

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Is there anything fabulous you would like to share with me and my readers? Please, do leave a link to an inspiring crafty project or share a rad idea!

Make Your Own Planner 2012
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This workshop will show you how to make a beautiful handmade planner for the year 2012. Not only are you going to get the entire meticulously designed planner kit for instant download, but you will also get a high resolution video tutorial as well as step-by-step instructions to guide you on each step of the way. Either treat yourself with a fresh and creative start for the coming new year, or get it to create wonderful gifts for your family and friends.
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The Baker’s Dozen Blog Hop

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Birthday Haul

[Font: Adler; Digital Kits: Starburst Solids, Write It Down Pretty Labels, Springtime Basics and Can’t Buy Me Love – all by Shimelle Laine for Two Peas In A Bucket.]

I can’t believe a year has passed since I first joined Shimelle Laine’s Baker’s Dozen, i.e. Shimelle Digitals Design Team.

To celebrate a year of co-scrapping with another 12 talented gals we have put together this blog hop.

A lot has happened during that year. Some gals got married. Some moved to a new home. Some had to care for a sick loved one and some were ill themselves. But throughout the year everyone was lovely, supportive, quick with a kind word and filled with creativity. I am so honored to have been working with such an awesome bunch.

If you want to meet them all, start with Karen who starts the hop.

If you came over to me through Kate’s blog, then hop over to Dolly.

Make Your Own Planner 2012
Check out Creativity Prompt’s new and unique self paced workshop: “Make Your Own Planner”.
This workshop will show you how to make a beautiful handmade planner for the year 2012. Not only are you going to get the entire meticulously designed planner kit for instant download, but you will also get a high resolution video tutorial as well as step-by-step instructions to guide you on each step of the way. Either treat yourself with a fresh and creative start for the coming new year, or get it to create wonderful gifts for your family and friends.
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Face Your Fear – No Strings Attached

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Mr. Snake

[Fonts: Marketing Script Shadow, Adler and League Script; Digital Kit: Our Story by Karla Dudley for DHD.]

Journaling Reads

When Nadav asked me to hold a snake I refused, forcefully…. But soon enough, here I was with a huge snake on my neck. The snake was heavy and had a weird, rubber-like, consistency. After the initial shock and horror I noticed that the snake started to wrap around my thigh. It was hilarious. I guess Mr. Snake doesn’t really understand the meaning of “No strings attached” notion. Oh well…

I am not a brave person.

More specifically, I am TERRIFIED of snakes.

I keep imagining there are snakes lurking whenever we go hiking in the woods or in a rocky trail.

I am crazy like that.

Therefore when my husband had the genius idea to put a HUGE snake around my neck – I wasn’t exactly happy about it. To say the least.

But my husband has this quality about him to persist and insist until he gets his way.

And so he did.

And so I ended up holding the huge snake.

Facing my fears.

Breathing slowly, in and out. In and out.

And I made it without a heart attack, or any other attack.

I even enjoyed it.

It was rather amusing that the snake started wrapping its tail around my leg and didn’t want to let go.

What do you think?

P.S. Did you check out yesterday’s Giving Thanks Journal workshop? It’s free.

Make Your Own Planner 2012
Check out Creativity Prompt’s new and unique self paced workshop: “Make Your Own Planner”.
This workshop will show you how to make a beautiful handmade planner for the year 2012. Not only are you going to get the entire meticulously designed planner kit for instant download, but you will also get a high resolution video tutorial as well as step-by-step instructions to guide you on each step of the way. Either treat yourself with a fresh and creative start for the coming new year, or get it to create wonderful gifts for your family and friends.
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Sharing The Love

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Hi there,

I have been quiet.

Everything is okay.

I am just experiencing an appliance’s mutiny. That’s all.

I promise that everything will be back to normal REAL soon.

In the meantime I want to share something with you guys.

I don’t know if you’ve heard but Karla Dudley started a fabulous newsletter.

Like everything “Karla Made” it is AWESOME.

It has tid bits of inspiration, sneak peeks of her new releases and FREE templates and general digital loveliness for download.

If you feel like having FUN, just click on the word ‘newsletter’ above and register for free 🙂

See you soon,

Avital

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Sometimes A Title Will Suffice – a Journaling Prompt

Monday, September 27th, 2010

a polka dots kind of day layout

[Fonts: Adler; Digital Kits:Bazinga Mini Kit by Shimelle Laine for Two Peas In a Bucket.]

I am an advocate of the story behind the photos.

Saying that, I also think that sometimes the story can be depicted with just a few words.

Sometimes the title alone will suffice to convey the moment.

This layout is a terrific example. The title is certainly enough (in conjunction with the date and the photo) to bring back the memories from that long day that at the end of it I decided to paint bright yellow polka dots on my nails… Oh, what a day it was.

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What memory can you capture with a single title? I would love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment and share with me.

Welcome Little One Workshop
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Anyone’s Any Was All To Her – A Story of Hope and Love

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Anyone's Any Was All To Her - layout

[Fonts: FFF Tusj, Adler; Digital Kits: Modern Marvel by Karla Dudley for the Daily Digi.]

I love reading poetry. There is nothing quite like the soul of a poet. Delicate and all consuming and it always shines through the words that are always chosen so carefully.

When I recently revisited the words of E. E. Cummings’s poem I couldn’t help but think about my big sister.

My sister’s first born was different than all the other children. By the time he was a year and a half he could already solve simple math problems and by the time he was two, he had stopped speaking altogether. He didn’t point and didn’t sit still but had – and still has – the purest heart I have ever seen.

It is easy to focus on my nephew’s angelic eyes and heart of gold, but when I read the lyrics of Cummings’s poem I thought about the emotional struggles my sister is going through.

She laughs her son’s joy and cries his grief and frustration. But most of all – ANYONE’S ANY IS ALL TO HER!

I can still remember how when he was 4 years old my sister suddenly burst into tears. I had no idea what had made her cry and then she said “He will never say ‘I love you mom'”. I was so overwhelmed by her simple but so profound concern and took it upon myself to teach him these words. I know he loves her dearly, he is a loving person, so I didn’t mind how mechanical these words sound when they came out of his little mouth, and she didn’t mind either. I hope.

It is difficult to understand how difficult it is for a mother of an 11 years old son to be thrilled when he types a full sentence on the computer. It is not easily understandable how an initiation of a simple conversation can yield such immense joy in a mother’s heart. Thus I find that these words “anyone’s any was all to her” depicts so well my sister’s trials and turbulence.

I adore my sister’s strength and endless capacity to love and understand.

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What poem or line of a poem to you find inspiring and reminding you of a person who is dear to you? Please share by leaving a comment.

Welcome Little One Workshop
Check out Creativity Prompt’s new and unique self paced workshop: “Welcome Little One”. This workshop will provide you with everything you need, and then some, to make a fabulous handmade mini album to record the first moments of a new born baby.

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