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Valerie Sjodin
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Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 3
Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 3
BlogsApril 5, 2012art journaling, peace, shalom, Shalom Prayer, visual blessing Comments
Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 2
Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 2
BlogsApril 1, 2012art journaling, peace, shalom, Shalom Prayer, visual blessing Comments
Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 1
Shalom, a Visual Word Journal, Part 1
BlogsMarch 26, 2012art journaling, peace, shalom, visual blessing Comments
Art Journaling Winter Workshop Wrap-up
Art Journaling Winter Workshop Wrap-up
BlogsMarch 22, 2012art journaling, Art Journaling Workshops Comments
The Empty Nest is not really Empty
The Empty Nest is not really Empty
BlogsMarch 19, 2012art journaling, empty nest, never alone Comments
Being an Introvert who Loves People is Sometimes Challenging
Being an Introvert who Loves People is Sometimes Challenging
BlogsMarch 13, 2012art journaling, Art Journaling Workshops Comments
Busy February: 2 March Art Exhibits and Workshops…and still art journaling
Busy February: 2 March Art Exhibits and Workshops…and still art journaling
BlogsMarch 1, 2012Art Exhibits, art journaling, Corban University, Faith and Art, Prophetic Art, St- Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church Comments
A Breakthrough in Worship Painting
A Breakthrough in Worship Painting
BlogsFebruary 7, 20122 Corinthians 4:6-7, God's love, mixed media painting, Worship Painting Comments
Daring to Dream in 2012!
Daring to Dream in 2012!
BlogsJanuary 25, 2012art journaling, Divine Inspiration, Dream, Dreaming with God, Empowering Dreams, Holy Spirit Inspiration Comments
A New Year, A New Journal Step-by-Step
A New Year, A New Journal Step-by-Step
BlogsJanuary 4, 2012art journaling, art journaling tutorial, Art Journaling Workshops, mixed media painting Comments
Emmanuel, God with us
Emmanuel, God with us
BlogsDecember 23, 2011Madonna and Child, Merry Christmas, presence of God Comments
A Grand Life Adventure & Another Beginning
A Grand Life Adventure & Another Beginning
BlogsDecember 21, 2011eclectic wedding, inexpensive wedding decor, vintage style, wedding ideas Comments
Cookies, Community, and Culinary Collaboration…for Wedding Dessert
Cookies, Community, and Culinary Collaboration…for Wedding Dessert
BlogsDecember 12, 2011eclectic wedding, favorite cookies, wedding ideas Comments
Bouquets with Brooches and Peacock Feathers
Bouquets with Brooches and Peacock Feathers
BlogsDecember 7, 2011bridal bouquets, inexpensive wedding decor, wedding ideas Comments
Reusing for Wedding Centerpieces etc...
Reusing for Wedding Centerpieces etc...
BlogsDecember 4, 2011inexpensive wedding decor, wedding ideas Comments
Recycling for an Eclectic Vintage Wedding Look
Recycling for an Eclectic Vintage Wedding Look
BlogsDecember 1, 2011inexpensive wedding decor, recycled wedding, vintage style, wedding ideas Comments
Back to Blogging... in Wedding Mode
Back to Blogging... in Wedding Mode
BlogsNovember 28, 2011wedding invitations Comment
Gratitude for a Great Artists Studio Tour
Gratitude for a Great Artists Studio Tour
BlogsOctober 25, 2011Valerie Sjodin, Washington County Artists Studio Tour Comments
Creative Impact: an artistic collaboration
Creative Impact: an artistic collaboration
BlogsOctober 4, 2011Creative Women Retreat, Rock Creek Church, visual prayer Comments
To be or not to be?….
To be or not to be?….
BlogsSeptember 9, 2011visual prayer Comments
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These are my most recent journal pages. It seems fitting to post them today with these quotes by MLK and Anne Frank as we grieve the assassination of a good man and leader Charlie Kirk.
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