This is the last page of my journal, and I always do the same thing.

I create a space to reflect on the year… and boy do I have a lot to write about! In fact, I’ll be putting in an additional sheet to recap everything.

I knew what I wanted for this page and I wanted it to be simple. I used only 5 supplies and some collage and magazine pages.

I found this quote as I was going through my favorite magazine Bella Grace and I knew it was perfect. It says it all!

“Sometimes carrying on, Just carrying on, is the super human achievement.” Albert Camus

Carrying on isn’t glamourous. It’s bumpy,  hard, clumsy and needed.

It’s showing up imperfectly…. which is really the perfect way to do life.

Showing up is brave….. we could show up in our pajamas…. THAT’S still brave!

Our imperfections and our humanness is what connects us to each other. So don’t be afraid to just show up and carry on…. however that looks…. THAT is the greater achievement!

Hope you enjoy the project, YOU are loved.

Supplies used:

1. My handmade journal
2. Nova color black gesso
3. Nova color paynes gray
4. Utrecht gesso
5. Liquitex matte gel
6. Golden raw umber
7. Generals charcoal pencil
8. Collage paper and Bella Grace magazine pages

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

1. Mandala
2. Wildflowers
3. Messy flower silhouette 2 (I didn’t end up using this one, but since I mention it it will be on sale too)

This is available in the new resource library – you can sign up for the library HERE if you haven’t already.

Insider members this will be in with your Sunday breakdown