I don't know how I haven't stumbled across this amazing artist before. My goodness she's in just about every magazine (and rightfully so). I myself, do quite a bit of collage art so when I came across her blog and read how she creates a new journal every New Year, I almost fell off my chair. I suppose that's a "not so original idea" but it is how she creates her journals, exploding with color and collage. I was told by a professor back when I was in college to keep a journal every year. I've kept one ever since and it is so interesting to look back through them and see how my life has evolved. I would encourage everyone to play with the idea of journal writing. It's very relaxing and therapeutic. Check out Jennifer Paganelli's blog and I'm sure you'll be inspired! http://jenniferpaganelli.typepad.com Her website's great too! http://www.sisboom.com