As the year winds down, we invite you to embrace the theme of "Savor" in your art journal. This month is about slowing down, being present, and fully experiencing the richness of life. Whether it's the warmth of a morning coffee, the laughter of loved ones, or the golden hues of autumn, savoring is about cherishing the small moments that make life meaningful.
Depending on how you interpret savor, here are some words to guide your journaling:
Moments to Cherish:
Sensory Delights:
Slowing Down:
Take this theme as an invitation to savor life’s beauty, find joy in the simple things, and reflect on the richness of the present moment. We can't wait to see how you bring "Savor" to life in your journal!
Here is a Mood Board to get your juices flowing!
Here is my page:
I am making some decisions so that I can savor my life, and slow down and enjoy things. That is what my page is about!
You can choose to do a single page, double page, tag, TN each week, or use a divided template—one part for each week. If you don’t have the Divided Template and would like to have it, you can get it here at Dropbox. Thank you to Ona @wombat146 for providing the template choices for us! If you use the template, we would love it if you post incrementally: post one done in the first week, post an image of the two together on the second, and so on until the finished page in the fourth week.
Again—the template is NEVER a requirement, just something fun and different if you want to use it.
Challenge Rules:
We look forward to seeing your art journaling pages!
How can you explore "Savor" in your art journal?
- Reflect on a moment you wished you could pause and relive—what made it special?
- Capture the beauty of everyday pleasures, like a favorite meal, a cozy nook, or a handwritten letter.
- Use colors, textures, and imagery that evoke warmth, nostalgia, and gratitude.
- Explore the contrast between rushing through life and mindfully savoring each experience.
Tips for your creative process:
- Slow down and enjoy the process—let your journal pages evolve naturally.
- Experiment with sensory elements like fabric, dried flowers, or scented inks to engage the senses.
- Incorporate poetry, handwritten reflections, or affirmations about presence and joy.
Here are 10 inspiring quotes about savoring life:
- "Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world revolves." – Thích Nhất Hạnh
- "Happiness, not in another place but this place... not for another hour, but this hour." – Walt Whitman
- "Savor the moments that are warm and special and giggly." – Sammy Davis Jr.
- "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." – Anonymous
- "The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it." – Thích Nhất Hạnh
- "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." – Aesop
- "Sometimes, we are so busy chasing life, we forget to savor the moments in between." – Unknown
- "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." – Robert Brault
- "We do not remember days, we remember moments." – Cesare Pavese
- "Savor what you see and what you hear and what you feel. It may not come around again." – Anonymous
Words to Inspire Your Creativity:
Depending on how you interpret savor, here are some words to guide your journaling:
Moments to Cherish:
- Stillness
- Warmth
- Connection
- Gratitude
- Serenity
Sensory Delights:
- Aroma
- Texture
- Sweetness
- Glow
- Harmony
Slowing Down:
- Pause
- Presence
- Mindfulness
- Reflection
- Embrace
Take this theme as an invitation to savor life’s beauty, find joy in the simple things, and reflect on the richness of the present moment. We can't wait to see how you bring "Savor" to life in your journal!
Here is a Mood Board to get your juices flowing!
Here is my page:
I am making some decisions so that I can savor my life, and slow down and enjoy things. That is what my page is about!
You can choose to do a single page, double page, tag, TN each week, or use a divided template—one part for each week. If you don’t have the Divided Template and would like to have it, you can get it here at Dropbox. Thank you to Ona @wombat146 for providing the template choices for us! If you use the template, we would love it if you post incrementally: post one done in the first week, post an image of the two together on the second, and so on until the finished page in the fourth week.
Again—the template is NEVER a requirement, just something fun and different if you want to use it.
Challenge Rules:
- You have until 11:59 p.m. CST on November 30 to complete your pages for this challenge.
- To qualify for the drawing, you need to use 80% Oscraps products that are currently in the store (non-Oscraps products or retired O designer products can be used whether the designer is selling elsewhere or not).
- You need to credit all the products used on your page.
- You cannot use a page you create for this challenge for another Oscraps challenge.
- Upload your page to the Art Journal Gallery and then add your layout to the challenge thread. (Below you will find instructions on adding your page to this thread.)
- Upload your layout to the gallery first. In your forum post, click the Gallery Embed icon (little camera).
- This will open your gallery; simply click on the layout you require, then scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button.
- Your linked layout is now in your post; the image will appear once you have clicked the Post Reply button.
We look forward to seeing your art journaling pages!
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