The 52-Week Art Project – A Year Of Creativity
One of my goals for 2026 is to create more art. In order to reach that goal, I’ve relaunched the Chronically Hopeful 52-Week Art Project. It consists of 52 prompts, one for each week of the year, to guide my creativity, keeping me focused and inspired. I’d love for…
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My New Discbound Journals
I’ve really been enjoying discbound journals in recent years. So much so, that this week I created 5 new ones! I find them so versatile because I can add or remove pages as and when necessary and I can move pages around if I change setup or need a…
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My Return To Embroidery After Decades
In recent weeks I have been slowly getting myself reaquainted with embroidery. When I was a teen I used to embroider quite a lot. I did cross-stitch, but also silk ribbon embroidery and more intricate stitching. I’d make bookmarks, padded book covers or coat hangers and cushion covers mainly.…
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My First Painting In Years
This month I’ve really settled into my new home and have finally started enjoying some of the hobbies that I’ve not had the space or energy to practice in literal years. So far I’ve resumed painting, drawing, embroidery and gardening. Last week I pulled out my paints, after organising…
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Keeping A Garden Journal
Before I even started gardening again, I knew that this time I needed to keep track of everything in a garden journal or folder. Somewhere I could jot quick notes and keep track of garden chores and plant progress. What worked and what didn’t. any lessons I learn, for…
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