Each month we share a free downloadable ‘Happy List’ as a place for you to capture the things – big and small – that have made you smile and feel inspired each day. Get yours here.
On my happy list this month… my new calligraphy set and discovering the art of beautiful writing.
Wishing you a November filled with creativity and the courage to try something new,
Rachel
“If you really believe in what you’re doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if something blocks one route, find another. Never give up.” – Laurie Notaro
We’re constantly inspired by stories of successful people who struggle for years to make it. People who endure failure after failure and knock-back after knock-back, but who keep moving forward because they believe in themselves and they know what they want to do with their life. People like Sylvester Stallone.
Image from This is a book by Demitri Martin
In this inspiring video Anthony Robbins explains how, after years as a dead broke unsuccessful actor facing put downs and rejection, Stallone finally scored the lead role in his own blockbusting movie franchise, Rocky, and went on to become a Hollywood legend. If ever you needed a reminder about why you should follow your dreams, this is it!
In Michael Pollock’s article, The Science of Perseverance: How Your Mindset Can Strengthen Your Motivation he explains that ‘according to decades of research, there are two fundamental mindsets that determine how people respond to struggle, setbacks and failure. In one mindset, you’re likely to get discouraged and give up on your goal. In the other, you tend to embrace the struggle, learn from the setbacks and keep moving forward – you persevere.’
Which mindset are you in?
Graph paper has such potential don’t you think? Dotted lines and upward curves indicate a certain measure of success.
The ordered square-dom gives an illusion of order and control.
Chart your progress and development during the five weeks of PaperLove. Class starts Monday. Are you in?
Many of you are getting ready for PaperLove: Clearing a space to work….gathering kit together….finding that ruler….just like going back to school.
Oooh it’s a good feeling, being all set to go: Sharp pencils. A rainbow of felt-tips. A new rubber (eraser!) Everything poised for creation.
Are you ready? If you haven’t yet booked your seat, hop on board here. Class begins on MONDAY!
Oh my. This time next week we’ll be getting stuck in to all things paper for five whole weeks.
Apart from the bone folder this knife gets most points for dead-good-usefulness. Faced with a pile of paper to cut down in to book-sized pages it is invaluable. The resulting edges are softer. This knife is your friend.
How many tools do you have to hand? Which are your favourites? Are you ready for PaperLove? If you haven’t yet registered you can still jump on board here.
As you simplify your life, so the laws of the universe will become simpler. Solitude will not be solitude, nor weakness weakness.
You must live in the present.
Launch yourself on every wave.
Find your eternity in each moment. – Henry David Thoreau
Today we are taking inspiration from mountain runner Anton Krupicka in this beautiful video:
What lies ahead of us and what lies behind us are tiny things compared to what lives within us. – Henry David Thoreau
Do you love labels and paper tickets of all kinds? Does finding a scuffed and worn luggage tag make your day? Simple pleasures eh? PaperLove is for those people who feel the same.
Labels are included in the special limited edition PaperLove kit. The perfect finishing touch for a personal parcel…or book project….or collage…
All around the world, paperlovers are gathering their materials together: PaperLove the e-course starts November 3. Not yet booked your spot? Join us here!
For measuring and aligning. Lining up and drawing with a pencil or cutting along with a sharp scalpel.
Neat straight lines have their place amongst the ripped edges and chaos of creativity.
Can you measure how much you would get from five weeks of making with our beautiful course PaperLove? Connect online with other PaperLovers from around the world, surprise yourself with your creations, and discover a little bit more about the real you.
Class starts on November 3. Book your spot here!
