Monday, January 28, 2013

I'm Back!

Happy Monday!

Okay, I know what you are all waiting for:


Yes, my weight loss journey is almost over.  I am about 85lbs down and am learning how to accept my new body.  In my after pic I am wearing the sweater that I wore during my DVD taping.  Please ignore the hair.  ;)

I have recently been getting back to art and it has been very therapeutic.  This time of year has always been hard for me mentally, and creating again is helping me get back to "normal".  

One of my recent projects is this mini file folder book inspired by the wonderful Inkwell .    





I have been recently obsessed with mini books!!  More coming soon!



I have also uploaded a few videos over on Youtube, including a new tutorial:



It's great to be back.  Thanks to all my friends for sticking with me during this break.  Can't wait to share more... I've even been drawing!

Much Love,
Paula
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21 comments:

  1. Carol RigbyJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Paula, I became a follower of your blog after your last post and it's great to see you back creating and posting again . Congrats on your wait loss, you have done really well. I am looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    So glad to have you back but more importantly I am really glad you took a break to get healthy! You look fantastic as fantastic as your art! I cannot wait tk see your drawings! Susan "LoveRibbons"

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  3. CarinJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    So good to see you back Paula :)

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  4. DianieJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    So Inspiring as i just started my weight loss journey!

    You look awesome :)

    glad your creating, your work is lovely.

    ~Diane

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  5. MarideeJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    What a journey you've been on! It's great to have you back...love, love love the Tag book!

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  6. Elaine AJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Paula -

    Congratulations on the weight loss! And good for you for deciding to make the decision to concentrate on you! I am so happy that you are getting healthy and are starting to feel the need to create again. That is a good sign. Stay well.

    Elaine Allen

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  7. artwolf2009January 28, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    congrats on sticking with your aim and following the path till the end. How brave

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  8. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Congratulations, you have a strong will. It is not easy to loss much weight.
    And your work is splendid.I love it.

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  9. ShelleyJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Congrats on all fronts, Paula! You're an inspiration in so many ways.

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  10. Madeline RainsJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I was following you for several months before you took this break. I missed your voice and tutorials! But I'm so glad for you that you were able to get healthy. Awesome!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Paula,
    You look great and congrats on your weight loss. It is so good to have you back and creating.
    Barb
    USA

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  12. Michele MaryJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Welcome back courageous Paula! More power to you! And thank you so much for your generousity in all that you share.

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  13. Kate BurroughsJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    She's baaaaaack! And congrats on the weight loss. Your body thanks you! I just hit my weight loss goal today of all things! I have lost 17 pounds over the past 5 months, doing a 1500 calorie a day eating plan. Regular food, just less. Somebody said the secret to losing weight is 90% less calories intake and 10% exercise. I have to agree.

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  14. BastJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Congrats on your weight loss...you look great! Thanx as always for sharing your gorgeous creations, the tutorial and for sharing about you weight loss...all are very inspirational. Great to see you back and Love your creations! :)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  15. RobinJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    So glad you are back! You look great!

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  16. LeialohaJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    Aloha Paula...so wonderful to see you back creating and sharing your FABulous journey...blessings of health and wellness to you!

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  17. EvelynJaneThingsJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    It is so awesome you stuck to your plan and met the goal you set for yourself! What a great accomplishment. I started following you on YouTube a few months before your weight loss journey. Watching you makes me think maybe I can do it too.... ? I love your art and your positive videos for art journaling. I love how you always say "just play" :-). Love the mini file folder! Thanks for being an inspiration!

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  18. Maria OntiverosJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Wow - congratulations!!!
    I'm back to the gym and weight watchers this week after a six month break.I'm looking forward to getting healthy again.
    Rinda

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  19. froebelsternchenFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    congrats on your weight lost Paula! And congrats on beeng back to art! wonderful Gelli Plate idea too and the book is fabulous!

    xxx Susi

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  20. anastazia laFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Congratulations and Welcome Back! You rock my socks. :)

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  21. Tinkie BeanJuly 26, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    So glad you're back! Nice work on the mini journal..liked that you were able to make a cohesive, multiple-page spread!

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