uhhhhgggghhh..another class?

I know that there are 1001 on-line classes these days, many of which I have taken, a few that I wish that I had the money to take..and even one or two that I signed up for and never did the project. (I have a hunch that you may know what I am talking about.) So, as I started to post yesterday and continued to write about this new 2012 year long "follow along" class, I wanted to take a tiny bit of time to address the thoughts that you may have and based on a comment I got:

"Love it!!! I wonder if you have any tips for when I have the project staring at me, but feel so overwhelmed...that I spin in place and get nothing accomplished. I know if I just gave it 15 minutes, I would feel good, but instead I just end up having a pity party"

•  "Another class????"
•  "If I sign up for one more thing I am going to crack!"
• " I dont not have time for a scrapbook..journal...whatever it is...class"

Guess what???...This is EXACTLY WHY I am doing this class....EXACTLY WHY...because I am the same exact way. I might crack, I do not have another minute and I have too much laundry to do...

AND THIS IS WHY I AM WRITING, TEACHING AND WALKING ALONG SIDE YOU IN THIS CLASS....

WE NEED IT.

As I started to thin out the ol' shead-teau, re-read some of the books I have been reading the past year, took a closer look at my random notes, doodles and "wannabe" journal entries, I realized that I could combine everything into one small place, where I was able to go to each day, once a week, once every month...or several times a day if I wanted and scrapbook...journal and..or...doodle.

Yeah!

This is where I sit each day to blog, doodle, wander through Pinterest, read blogs, stare into the screen...and just to the left, is what I am going to use, teach, inspire, and scrapbook*journal*doodle with you:

 
Refer to the photo:

1. My small binder ready for the year.
2. My 12x12 plastic tote box thing with EVERYTHING but a little paint, modpodge and stamps that I will use along the way.
3. Books that I want to quote, refer to and tear pages from

That's all we are going to use...with the exception of the occasional tool, paint brush, marker....Here is a better look to calm your thoughts: 

Another thing about my process that I recognized, realized and arm wrestled with this past year is the fact that I can NOT create something to teach you that does not have a purpose. (Don't roll your eyes...stick with me).

Example: I LOVE love love to make things...duh....and particularly, Mini Books.  I can make a mini-book with a pile of newspapers and twine if you wanted me to....I am pretty sure if I was on Survivor and I had to make a mini book from the things I only had on the island to get off the island, I could....anyways, what I am saying is I love to make them and could teach them to you until I was blue in the face..but then what do you do with them?

It should not matter to me, what you do with them..but it does matter to me because YOU matter to me and, well... because I have THREE large plastic totes in the ol' shead teau FULL of mini books....and I am thinking you might too. One can only have soo many mini books...I think.

Okay, so after all of that..sorry...all I really wanted to tell you is that this is going to be a

• Follow along side you class
• Get things accomplished class
• Develop a habit of journal/list making class

Yikes..sorry to overwhelm you...go about your business and have a happy Monday!!!!

Comments

[Sarah Martin]

I'm so IN! LOVE this. Thanks for the explanation. I too have a ton of classes that I'd like to take, but this one seems more meaningful. Can't wait. Starts January, right? Or will you send out stuff earlier?

[darci wills]

I am SO excited about taking this class. This one speaks to me. I usually feel like I am going to have an anxiety attack as I read the class description and /or the supply list with some of the other online classes out there. Not with yours. I read the first post and was like, yep, I am signing up. This is the class for me. THANK YOU!

[stephanie]

Stuff will start coming in about a week!!!

[Deborah]

I too signed up because I love, love, love your classes and I like it that you don't make a big deal about having just the right supplies. I love the idea of using my excess paper and what I have on hand. It sounds like something I need at this moment in time. I so look forward to starting this. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your classes. :)

[Aimee B. in Oregon]

Im all signed up!!!!!!! I love your style! I am thrilled to be a part of the class. I am so excited to get more information. I think that this is going to be great! Along with your class I am also taking Cathy Z's at Big Picture Classes. Should be a great time!

Thank you,

Aimee in OR.

[Stacy]

I have to say I rarely take classes. Sadly most of the classes & workshops I have paid for in the past have left me feeling uninspired and with the feeling that I hadn't learned anything new. 99.9999999....% of the time I would rather purchase products rather than pay for a class.

However, I am going to be signing up for your class today!!! I really love the concept, my scrapbooks have been neglected for far too long, and I'm always inspired by your art & blog posts. Thank you for sharing you, and also for offering this class at a reasonable price :)

[Lynette]

I have paid...done and dusted...can't wait to start.

[Sandy]

Love to sign up - don't want to miss anything. Just gotta wait for next payday. I'm curious about the 12x12 box. Is that from a scrapbook store - and is that just a small ring binder from a stationery store. I so need to get organised and have my lists in one spot so I don't forget about them.

[QueenB (Yvonne)]

Sandy you can get those boxes from Michael's for about $6.99-$8.99. I believe thier on sale right now but if not just use your 40% coupon from the Sunday paper or go on-line and print one up.
I don't know about the other supplies though.