tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78717680061552294422026-09-30T16:05:25.749+01:00An Attitude of Gratitude 2013An Attitude of Gratitude 2013Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/12/an-attitude-of-gratitude-journal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-89840677337291974182013-12-01T03:00:00.000+00:002013-12-01T03:00:00.375+00:00An Attitude of Gratitude Journal
I have loved looking at your work.

Here are all my pages for 2013.





















I did all my pages this year in a Dylusions journal.  Last year I did it on separate pages so if you would like to see how I made the book go to this post.

If you have enjoyed this month there are other challenge blogs that I have run.  You can find the details about them all here.

12 Months in View is a year long challenge blog based on the seasons.  The Winter season starts today.  Why not come over and join us?

Thanks for all your support.
Bernice




       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com8 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3N6DFlAElrcvC8jXx0emGx3rFU9yUxNLlbT5ufb5DFjFNHDmWmVMRf3lC-4ZseG0Sqq5RBEo-ny2KxkFWvZAWZ8i288ErurqoU_6zGFjwbcjkUpTs-bQBEzadq_okSqgc5nR6rHwKtoP/s72-c/1-4.jpg https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-30-gratitude.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-91906029191942657512013-11-30T03:00:00.000+00:002014-03-12T14:17:43.623+00:00Day 30: Gratitude

Quote
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.       Melody Beattie


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


Inspiration
Having an Attitude of Gratitude 1 of 2

Having an Attitude of Gratitude 2 of 2



Journaling
Yesterday we thought about finding time for reflection.  Today take some time to reflect on the last month.  What have you learned about attitude of gratitude?  What are you most thankful for?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the water-based media list.  The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-29-reflection.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-3318924909421361352013-11-29T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-29T03:00:00.073+00:00Day 29: Reflection

Quote
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. Peter Drucker


Bible Verse
I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.   Psalm 77:12


Inspiration
What a wonderful world



Journaling
Do you give yourself time to reflect on your life?  If so, what form does that take?  If not, how could you find the time for reflection?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the water-based media list.  The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/techniques-for-days-28-to-30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-62886369833039636022013-11-28T03:00:00.001+00:002013-11-28T03:00:00.114+00:00Techniques for days 28 to 30 Instead of a technique challenge for each day there will be links to technique videos on a particular tool or media for you to choose from over a few days.
For the next few days we will be looking at water-based media.

Watercolour paints, pencils and crayons









There are many more videos on YouTube than I have used here.  If you find a good one please leave a link to it in the comments section.   Thanks.

       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-28-zero-tolerance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-43566730879352911082013-11-28T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-28T03:00:00.631+00:00Day 28: Zero-tolerance

Quote
Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions.    Gilbert K. Chesterton


Bible Verse
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion   Proverbs 3:21


Inspiration
Don’t be a bully



Journaling
We live in a world where tolerance, equality and freedom are considered to be extremely important.  But what issues, values or character traits are so important to you that you would stand firm for them?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the water-based media list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-27-yearn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-84574372588801540362013-11-27T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-27T03:00:01.450+00:00Day 27: Yearn

Quote
What we yearn for as human beings is to be visible to each other.       Jacqueline Novogratz


Bible Verse
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;  my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.    Psalm 84:2


Inspiration
Inspiring a life of immersion



Journaling
What do you yearn for?  Who notices you and understands you?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the spray inks list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-26-xenophile.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-35844650072698641192013-11-26T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-26T03:00:00.930+00:00Day 26: Xenophile

Definition
somebody who likes the people, customs, and culture of other countries, or things from abroad


Quote
We travel to learn; and I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.   Maria Mitchell


Bible Verse
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.   Hebrews 13:2


Inspiration
Around the World



Journaling
Even if we have never been to another country our lives are touched by other cultures.  Which foods, customs or cultures have touched your life?  What are you most thankful for?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the spray inks list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-25-worth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-25089560705740958072013-11-25T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-25T07:59:52.906+00:00Day 25: Worth

Quote
No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.            Theodore Roosevelt


Bible Verse

We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way:  Colossians 1:9-10



Inspiration
Intentional Living

Cameron Russell




Journaling
Worth: the goodness, usefulness or importance of something or somebody, irrespective of financial value or wealth.

How do you see yourself?  Do you know your own worth?   What prevents you from seeing yourself as others see you or as God sees you?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the spray inks list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.

And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.

       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/techniques-for-days-24-to-27.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-54211972299231123602013-11-24T03:00:00.001+00:002013-11-24T03:00:00.079+00:00Techniques for days 24 to 27
For the next few days we will be looking at using spray inks.  The videos use Dylusions inks but use whatever you have.  I can't guarantee that you will get the same results but it's worth experimenting with what you have.

Dyan's Bleach Out

 Dylusions Gesso Resist

Scribble Sprays


Patchwork Background


Dylusions Ghosting


And a bonus video (not on the pdf)


There are many more videos on YouTube than I have used here.  If you find a good one please leave a link to it in the comments section.   Thanks.


       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-24-values.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-91731756845976832022013-11-24T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-24T03:00:02.196+00:00Day 24: Values

Quote
When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.     Roy E. Disney


Bible Verse
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.    2 Timothy 2:22-23


Inspiration
True Values



Journaling
Values are your accepted principles or standards that you live by.  Thinking about your values, which one is the most important?  Why is that?  Has there ever been a time when you were thankful that you held true to your values?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the spray inks list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.

       

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]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-23-unwind.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-19718443904795880162013-11-23T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-23T03:00:00.563+00:00Day 23: Unwind

Quote
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.     Sydney J. Harris


Bible Verse
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.   Matthew 11:29


Inspiration
Sesame Street



Journaling
How easy do you find it to unwind?   What things are you thankful for that enable you to relax and unwind?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stencils list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-22-thoughts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-66561199111951297722013-11-22T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-22T03:00:00.150+00:00Day 22: Thoughts

Quote
We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.      Swami Vivekananda


Bible Verse
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12


Inspiration

“Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi


Thoughts become things

Morning Pages



Journaling
How do your thoughts influence your day?   How can you change your thoughts and words to those of gratitude and how would that change your lifestyle?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stencils list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.

     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-21-stories.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-31634143298440031232013-11-21T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-21T03:00:00.652+00:00Day 21: Stories

Quote
Everybody's got a different way of telling a story - and has different stories to tell.   Keith Richards


Bible Verse
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1


Inspiration
Rethinking the Bucket List




Journaling
Are stories important to you?   How do you tell your stories?  Photos?  Journaling?  Scrapbooking?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stencils list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/techniques-for-days-20-to-23.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-36926612323991290752013-11-20T03:00:00.001+00:002013-11-20T03:00:02.413+00:00Techniques for days 20 to 23
For the next few days we will be looking at using stencils.  If you don't own any stencils then you can cut your own using cardboard or acetate.  Draw and cut your own with a knife or use your die cutter.

For those of you who have Pan Pastels

Jessica Sporn's art journal page

Negative Space

Two Tone Stencil

Reverse Stencil Technique


And a brand new video

There are many more videos on YouTube than I have used here.  If you find a good one please leave a link to it in the comments section.   Thanks.


     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-20-relationships.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-75020490265991320632013-11-20T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-20T03:00:00.093+00:00Day 20: Relationships

Quote
Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.   Laura Linney


Bible Verse
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.   1 Timothy 6:11


Inspiration
Best Friends


Journaling
What do you look for in relationships with friends and family?   Which character traits are most important to you?  Which relationship in your life are you most thankful for?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stencils list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.

And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com2 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-19-questions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-51768432796983121582013-11-19T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-19T03:00:00.685+00:00Day 19: Questions Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE
Quote
For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? Why not now?   James Allen


Bible Verse
Why, my soul, are you downcast?  Why so disturbed within me?  Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.  Psalm 42:5


Inspiration
Office Musical



Journaling
What questions do you ask yourself?   How do you deal with the negative things that happen?  How can we be thankful for the things that try to bring us down?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stamps & printing list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-18-positivity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-78341993303208326492013-11-18T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-18T03:00:00.447+00:00Day 18: Positivity

Quote
I do believe we're all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other.     Harvey Fierstein


Bible Verse
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.   Hebrews 3:13


Inspiration
Stevie Wonder



Journaling
In what ways do you display positivity?   How do you encourage others?  How do you encourage yourself?


Technique

Use one of the techniques from the stamps & printing list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com1 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-17-occasions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-66514321975699645462013-11-17T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-17T03:00:00.016+00:00Day 17: Occasions

Quote
Occasions for defining moments do not arise every day. When they do, we must seize the opportunities they present for improving everyone's life.    Richard Pound


Bible Verse
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.  Ephesians 6:7-8


Inspiration
Kindness




Journaling
Which special occasions do you enjoy most?   Which occasion(s) are you most thankful for?  In what way so you serve others?   Are there times when you are thankful for people who serve you?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stamps & printing list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.

     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-16-noise.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-39246522930611694752013-11-16T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-16T03:00:00.961+00:00Day 16: Noise
Quote
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.  Max Ehrman


Bible Verse
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11


Inspiration
Celebrity Lullaby

Bjork



Journaling
What noises make you uncomfortable?  What sounds do you appreciate?  When are you thankful for silence?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stamps & printing list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.

And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com2 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/techniques-for-days-15-to-19.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-81517417122133724992013-11-15T03:00:00.001+00:002013-11-15T03:00:00.141+00:00Techniques for days 15 to 19
For the next few days we will be looking at using stamps and other printing techniques.

Make your own alphabet stamp (starts about 2 minutes in)

Bubblewrap printing



Make a stamp from a stencil

Stamping with a mask

Shadow Stamping

Stamping into a stencil



There are many more videos on YouTube than I have used here.  If you find a good one please leave a link to it in the comments section.   Thanks.


     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com4 https://anattitudeofgratitude2013.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-15-motivation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871768006155229442.post-8257043295806442462013-11-15T03:00:00.000+00:002013-11-15T03:00:00.673+00:00Day 15: Motivation

Quote
Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.     Lou Holtz


Bible Verse
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.   1 Peter 4:11


Inspiration
What’s your purpose?


Journaling
What motivates you?   Who motivates you?   What talents are you thankful for having?


Technique
Use one of the techniques from the stamps & printing list.   The videos can be found here and a PDF list can be downloaded here.


And finally
Here is today's PDF.   Don't forget to share your work by adding a link to your page, flickr or blog using the linky.
     
]]> Bernice Hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155326856012097548noreply@blogger.com0