A big thank you

Thank you so much to everyone who has read this blog throughout November and to those who took part in whatever form.

A special thank you to those who posted links to your blogs or flickr photos to share your work.  It has been most enjoyable to see everyone's interpretation of the same verse or technique.

Here is my page for November 22nd without the journaling covered over.

I didn't want to advertise the fact that we were away so I covered up the journaling.  Which leads me to my last thank you.

A very, very special big thank you to BJ who added my linky every day whilst I was away.  I really appreciated the fact that she did this for me so that it looked as though I was here at my house!

If you would like to find out about where I was while I was away you can find out here.

My finished journal

Thank you for joining me for 30 days through November.

I have been sharing my journal pages each day over on NewlyCreative.

Here are all my finished pages together.

Plus the finished journal.

You can find my step by step cover tutorial here

Please leave a link to your finished journal through the Linky below.

The Linky has been set on every page to be available until the end of December so you have plenty of time to add links to your pages.

Hope to see you all again very soon.

Day 30: Gratitude

Starting Point: 

Have you kept up with the 30 days of this blog?

Do you have a complete or nearly complete journal?

Will you continue to keep a gratitude journal?

Do you feel you have a different attitude now from when we started?

Quote:

You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.     Sarah Ban Breathnach

Bible verse:

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.     Psalm 9:1 

Inspiration:

Technique Challenge:

Dyan's Shadow Stamping

Watch Dyan’s video and then try it yourself.  If you don’t have Dyan’s stamps (Why not?) then try other stamps that you already have.

And one last guest contribution: A poem from my friend Suki Bonilla

I am Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for

So much more than I could ever tell

If I live to be a hundred years or more

For every day that I was allowed to breathe

For my children and their precious seeds

For my mate who embraces me

And promises that no matter what may come

He will stand by my side, and never part

For the healings, the deliverances

The souls that now can see

For the new song I sing at noon

Or in the midnight hour

For the victories and Your Awesome Power

I am Thankful

Time to say goodbye:
Can you believe we have come to the end of our challenges.  I hope you have had a great time.

If you haven't finished your journal yet, don't worry.  The blog posts will remain so you can come back any time.

Plus
The Linky has been set on every page to be available until the end of December so you have plenty of time to add links to your pages. 

There's one last post here tomorrow.

If you're interested in doing another set of challenges do comment below.  Any suggestions about a theme for the next challenge will be very welcome.  I have started planning something for February 2013.

Thanks for joining me today.   Click here for today's download. 

You can find my step by step journal page here
 
Don't forget to add a photo of your page to Flickr and add link to your page or blog using the linky. 

Day 29: Appreciation

Starting Point: 

What do you most appreciate in life?

Quote:

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.       Ralph Marston

Bible Verse:

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.   Psalm 100:4

Inspiration:

I couldn’t find a video link for Appreciation so I’ve included this just because it’s fun.  And I really appreciate Anita Renfroe’s humour.

Technique Challenge:

Use a paper serviette as part of your page.   

Paper serviettes are usually 3 ply.  Remove the top layer carefully and tear round the image you want to use.  Spread gel medium or pva glue thinly on your page and carefully smooth your serviette image onto the page.  Put another thin layer of glue over the top.

Thanks for joining me today.   Click here for today's download. 

You can find my step by step journal page here
 
Don't forget to add a photo of your page to Flickr and add link to your page or blog using the linky.