I inherited my mom’s journal with 40 years of flowers and trees she planted in the yard where I grew up as a child.
I love that it is in her handwriting…
I treasure it too because it connects us together… we both love flowers and trees.
I’m taking an online class from Lendon Noe hosted by Carla Sonheim called, Inspired By Lives and Letters, which gave me the inspiration to create this piece:
I made a copy of watercolor painting I did last year and a copy of mom’s journal page from the year I was born… to connect our past and present together as a remembrance.
It is a way for me to have a lovely conversation with my past…
A way for me to say, “Happy Birthday,” to my mom whose birthday is approaching in early March even though she is no longer with us.
I’d like to think she would treasure it.
Cheers! 🙂
Jill's Art Journal 
This is a beautiful concept, and beautifully executed.
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Thank you so much Ali! 💖🌸
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This is so beautiful, Jill!
❤️❤️
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Thank you Patty! 😊🌷
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A conversation with the past…I like that. The art is as mysterious and beautiful and the slices of memories. (K)
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Yes, I am really enjoying this class. 🎨💕 Lendon talks about different ways we can have conversations with our past, it is a interesting concept that I hope to explore more. I think you would enjoy the class, Kerfe. I’m glad you like this one I did. 😊
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What a wonderful way to incorporate your love of art and your mother’s journal. I think your mother would love your translation.
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Thank you, Sharon! 😍 I appreciate your kind comments, friend. 💖💕
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Always my pleasure.
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Wow Jill, what a fabulous treasure you have created here, I am really kind of speechless! I saw the collage Jodi made for her husband for this class, you both have really touched my heart with your meaningful creations!
Jenna
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Thanks so much Jenna! 😍💕 I loved seeing what Jodi made for her hubby. It is a fun class, maybe something you would enjoy? 😃🎨
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I don’t know, waaaayyyy out of my comfort zone! 😂
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You might surprise yourself!! 🌻💖🌼 Lendon is such a wonderful teacher and everyone in the class is so kind. She has some excellent ideas for collage that you might like too. Just a thought, Jenna. 💖
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Beautiful ❤️😊
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Thank you Margaret! 🌻 It was very fun to combine the past memories of my mom with my present art adventures. 😍
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So happy you have this journal – best gift ever!!!
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I so agree!! 🌷 And I think Lendon’s class helped me to sit down and really connect with it. I didn’t realize until this class that she wrote in it every year for 40 years!! WOWZA! 🌼😊💕
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Oh wow!!!!! What I would give to have something like that from my grandma.
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How wonderful! So beautiful. All the best. Karen
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Thank you kindly, Karen ❤️🌷💕
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Such a precious keepsake! She would be delighted at how you cherish her journal, and I can’t think of a better way to feel connected to her.
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Thank you so much, Carol 💖 I appreciate your kind comments! 😘💕xo
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What a treasure, and neat idea to blend the two. Your art is a wonderful tribute to your Mom.
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Thanks so much Deborah! ❤️ I wish she could have seen that I had returned to creating art again before she passed away… I’d like to think she is smiling in heaven. 😊
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How wonderful to have that book as a memory – and be able to make art work out of it. Lovely!
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Hi Corinne! Yes, it is a treasure… I hope you are well. 🌿🦋
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Yes! And yes, I’m fine. Some curve balls life is throwing at us… taking up some of my energy. But all in all,i’m fine. Hope you are too!
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