Welcome to the One Little Word Monthly Blog Hop! All the fun starts here.
Every month on the 1st of the month a group of us from Ali Edwards' ONE LITTLE WORD class at BigPictureClasses.com share our class projects on our blogs.
(If you are not familiar with a blog hop, that means at the end of my post, I'll share a link to the next person on the hop and she'll share a link to the person who follows her until you should eventually find your way back to me. This month there are 21 of us.)
Now without further ado, here's my April class project...
For April we were asked to write a letter to our future selves.
As well as take a monthly self-portrait.
The front side of my self-portrait:
And my self-portrait for April:
I'm so glad I have the company of 20 other OLW students. Being a year-long class, it is somewhat of a challenge to make time for this project month in and month out, but having this blog hop to look forward to has really helped to keep me motivated. Thanks to all the participants as well as those of you who visit and cheer us on!
Thanks for stopping by! Now it is on to the next blog in our hop, Lisa at www.backtoallen.com/writers_blog. I'm always amazed how inspired I feel after visiting each blog. I learn something from the insight each person shares, so don't stop here, keep hopping!
MAY BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS
Note: We had two ladies (Joy & Jen B) withdraw at the last minute for reasons beyond their control, therefore a few of the lists on the other blogs may still have them listed, however, if you visit their blogs, their won't be a OLW post. If this happens go back to the previous blog and find the link to the person after Joy or Jen B (whichever the case may be). Or you can always come back to this blog to find your way. Sorry for the inconvenience!
| Margie | http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog <--- Here Now |
| Lisa Allen | www.backtoallen.com/writers_blog<--- NEXT |
| Abbey R | http://athomewiththerichardsfamily.blogspot.com/ |
| Jill C. | http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ |
| Sam | http://learncreatedo.wordpress.com/ |
| Amanda K. | http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com |
| Cheri A. | http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com |
| Rebekah P. | http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/ |
| Lynn W. | http://crafty-creativity.blogspot.com |
| Nikki | http://www.inkyart.com.au |
| Monica B2 | http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/ |
| Chrissy | http://getcraftywithchrissy.blogspot.com/ |
| Jen S. | www.byjen.com |
| Monica B1 | http://www.Scraplifters.blogspot.com |
| Katrina | http://k84mansramblings.blogspot.com/ |
| Julie Ann | http://julieannshahin.blogspot.com |
| Jenn | http://www.studiojenn.blogspot.com |
| Donna B | http://www.donnabryantdurand.blogspot.com |
| Cindy | http://seriousplay.typepad.com |
| Jamie | http://jmpgirl.blogspot.com/ |
| Karen D |
FAMILY x 12 Mini Blog Hop May 5 I will have a mini blog-hop to showcase my monthly personal project FAMILY x 12. If you are taking a monthly family photo (or would like to start) and would like to join us for a little motivation and light accountability, leave me a comment or send me an email and I'll be in touch with the details. (A family photo can be whatever you define as family, even if that is just you and your spouse/partner or you and your cat [dogs count too]
margie, i agree. having the blog hop is a helpful tool in staying accountable to the year long class. glad to run with all these ladies on this venture. thank you for all you do to make the blog hop happen.
~j
Posted by: Jamie Pate | May 01, 2011 at 09:54
Margie-Thanks for keeping the hop going! It is so great to check in with everyone once a month! Love the photo! Legos live all over our house too (mostly halo legos these days). See you June 1!-Amanda
Posted by: Scrappnbee | May 01, 2011 at 10:41
It's nice to see other classes progressing during the year, great self portrait Margie :)
Posted by: Rachel B | May 01, 2011 at 10:54
Thanks again for arranging this fun blog hop! I'm enjoying the journey! Great self-portrait!
Posted by: Rebekah | May 01, 2011 at 10:55
Wow, I could have almost written the first part of your letter myself. I seem to have so much time and yet fritter it away far too often. Good luck with your journey!
Posted by: scrappysue | May 01, 2011 at 11:27
Margie--thanks so much for doing the hop. YOU are the only reason I get my project done every month :) Love your self-portrait.
Posted by: Lisa | May 01, 2011 at 13:43
another thank you for organizing this hop this month. love how your creation came out, and really, what a lovely post.
Posted by: DonnaBryantDurand | May 01, 2011 at 15:32
another thank you for another month of arranging this month's hope. love your creations, and what a wonderful post.
Posted by: DonnaBryantDurand | May 01, 2011 at 15:34
I love the blog hop. It keeps me focused. Thanks for hosting it each month. I really like your photo...love the lego games. We have a large collection.
Posted by: MonicaB | May 01, 2011 at 15:54
Thank you for organizing the hop!Great photo. :)
Posted by: Chrissy | May 01, 2011 at 16:38
this is an amazing journey we are on. love your portrait and pages. thanks again for hosting the blog hop. :)
Posted by: Sam @ Learn. Create. Do. | May 01, 2011 at 16:50
Thanks again for organizing the hop. I love seeing everyone's progress. I hope I am fought up next month.
And I really love your self portrait :)
Posted by: Jen | May 01, 2011 at 16:53
hi margie! love your photo this month, really creative. thanks so much for all of your wonderful organization of these monthly blog hops. such great fun and a terrific way to keep our OLW present in our day-to-day lives.
Posted by: JennL | May 01, 2011 at 17:02
Thank you Margie, for arranging this blog hop once again. I, too, use the blog hop as a means to ensure that I stay on track with my OLW and this whole project. Love it!
Posted by: cinback | May 02, 2011 at 10:53
Nice on hosting the blog hop and your work. I'm so behind in this class. You all are inspiring!
Posted by: scrapchick | May 02, 2011 at 12:21
Thanks! You are welcome to join in with June if you want! Dont worry about what you havent done so far and start with June. I was surprised at how little time each prompt is taking me. It makes me think I should stop waiting until the last minute to get it done!
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | May 02, 2011 at 18:33
Good for you Margie, love your letter and portrait - and once again catching up on life in Beijing . . . love seeing all your photos and hearing what the family has been doing - it's fascinating! Hope to rejoin you for the June hop!
Posted by: Kathryn Ruddick | May 03, 2011 at 20:44
Awesome blog hop! I'll be signing up for next month!
My posts are here http://blog.mshanhun.com/search/label/One%20Little%20Word
Posted by: Melissa | May 03, 2011 at 22:49
I love this! I signed up fro OLW but have yet to do anything! (except buy the album and special page protectors! Maybe I should join your blog hop next month and that will spur me into action:) I love your letter, it makes me feel like we'd get on really well irl!
Posted by: Linda | May 04, 2011 at 05:34
Melissa, I hope you do! Im glad you stopped by. Please send me an email any time with your blog address and I will add you on. Please put June OLW Blog Hop in the subject line. Looking forward to your participation.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | May 04, 2011 at 07:39
Thanks, Linda! Please join us in June! Just start with Mays project and go from there. It is a very friendly and supportive group. Just send me an email (June OLW Blog Hop in the subject line) with your blog address and Ill add you to the list.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | May 04, 2011 at 07:48
Fabulous project! I love your handwriting. Well done. The blog hop is absolutely keeping me on track as well. YOU ROCK! xoxo
Posted by: Julie Ann | May 04, 2011 at 14:40
Your doing great keeping up the momentum of your OLW. I love the fact that you're adding a self portrait. Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: jillconyers | May 05, 2011 at 03:01