rukristin's Roundup: December 1st, 2023

It's snow time in Michigan and I'm so here for it.

Hey friends,

We got snow over the weekend, and it’s been cold enough all week that everything is still magically white outside…until this afternoon where it got a little warmer and everything is dripping wet. That’s okay though — we are getting more snow tomorrow, and my dream of living in a permanent winter wonderland is on track!

In addition to the first real snow of the year, I’m so excited to tell you about this new course that I’ve been working on. It’s called The Storyteller’s Almanac, and it’s all about helping you figure out how you want to scrapbook in 2024. Because it’s me, this course isn't just about scrapbooking - it's a transformative experience in storytelling and self-discovery, ready to help you discover how you want to capture life's moments in 2024. There’s also a really epic workbook that you’ll absolutely love.

Why Join The Storyteller's Almanac?

• Uncover and Celebrate Your Narrative: Dive deep into your personal stories, exploring everyday moments, introspective reflections, and grand adventures. This course is designed to help you unearth the unique stories that define your life, enhancing them through the art of scrapbooking.

• Develop a Personalized Creative Approach: Learn to identify and hone your creative preferences. This course will guide you in creating a bespoke storytelling style guide, helping you minimize decision fatigue and foster a seamless creative flow.

• Set Intentions for Your Storytelling Journey: With a focus on setting clear, actionable goals, The Storyteller's Almanac is not just about looking back but also forging ahead. Plan your 2024 storytelling journey with intention, ensuring a year filled with growth, creativity, and memorable narratives.

Course Schedule and Interactive Learning:

• Our course is live for the next two weeks, with new lessons coming out Mondays and Wednesdays, each focusing on different aspects of storytelling – from understanding your storytelling style to setting your 2024 goals.

• We’ve got interactive learning with detailed workbook sections, creative exercises, and supportive community engagement. Feminist Scrapbook School members -- don't miss our weekly Office Hours every Wednesday evening for personalized guidance and community sharing. And, of course, FSS members get this course, as well as the Spring 2024 courses (to be announced soon!), and the full library of dozens of other courses, prompts and master-classes included in their subscriptions.

Remember, each story you tell is a thread in the fabric of your year. With The Storyteller's Almanac, these threads will weave a vibrant tapestry of memories, experiences, and dreams. Let's embark on this journey together and make 2024 a year of impactful and beautifully told stories.

Winter is inevitable. Especially when you live in the upper-Midwest. But, it’s so much more enjoyable when everything is beautiful and white and sparkling. Last year, we didn’t have much snow at all and winter was a slog. One of the great things about persistent snow on the ground is that it makes the sunny days even sunnier - a great antidote to the winter blues.

I’ve got my fingers crossed that we can stay pretty and magical for a long time this winter. I’ll keep you posted!

This week’s Daily Pages

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Tip of the Week

You know how everything we buy is constantly wrapped in plastic? Well, here’s a fun thing you can do with some of that plastic garbage.

In my Thursday Daily Page this week, I was experimenting with alcohol inks and the plastic packaging that some of my 12x12 paper came in. The result was this super cool stained glass effect. The ink dried immediately, making this a perfect mixed media technique to use in my quick Daily Pages. I can’t wait to use this technique in my December Daily Pages album!

A Look Ahead

We’re in December Daily Pages season. You’ll see my pages up here in the Substack each day (with a possible 1-2 day delay). These posts are located in the Daily Pages section of the Substack (which I don’t generally send out emails for). Although, I’ll probably share a few of my favs via email as well as just putting them up here on the site.

We’ve also got:

• The last Daily Pages Challenge of 2023 starts Monday — it’s stamps!

• We’ve got some amazing stuff coming up in the new year including Book of Me Prep Day and FSS Spring Semester Orientation.

• Also be on the lookout for Awesome Ladies Live 2024 info! Coming soon.

Places you can find me

• Here on Substack, which is now also the home to my podcast: Crafty Ass Female.

• In my free Feminist Scrapbooking community & app: The Awesome Ladies Project.

• The ALP YouTube Channel.

• Teaching at Feminist Scrapbook School, including our Noon ET Daily Pages Livestream every weekday