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December 31, 2011
Hope you had a wonderful celebration. We are all looking forward to a full year here at Big Picture and welcome you to join us in our creative endeavors.
One of our year long classes is One Little Word taught by Ali Edwards. Find out what words other BPC members have chosen, check out the One Little Word 2012 blog hop links below.
Join in and share you word with us on our Facebook page and be sure and check out the fantastic year long class taught by Ali.
December 30, 2011
UPDATE Give Back 2011 campaign
We’re pleased to announce that 220 students participated in our 2011 Give Back campaign! That equates to $2200 of your purchases going to charities, and BPC will be matching an additional $2200 for a grand total of $4400!!
All together, the following charities will be receiving donations thanks to your generosity!
and in other news the blog giveaway WINNERS are listed below and thanks to everyone for such a great response
One Little Word 2012
- Linda J shares what her word would be, "I would use mindfulness as I truly need to be more mindful."
- Robyn W, "each year for the last three i have made a canvas to go on my wall, one was live, another change, and focus is also a favourite, I still have a day or two to work out 2012's....will be thinking about it for the moment, really love Ali's UP though"
Twelve
- Izzyturtle "best gift was the surprise Christmas tree my husband brought me"
Move More, Eat Well
- AmyWathan "Fav healthy snack is almonds and an apple."
- Mitchmac "My favourite snack is fresh cherries - so yummy this time of year here in NZ!"
- Jeaniesdesigns "pecans, apples and cheese........health wise i think i need this class"
Thanks everyone!! Make sure and login to your account to see a round up of favorite New Years Eve ideas.
December 29, 2011
 
A photo of a morning in Antarctica
Elizabeth Woods
December 29, 2011
CLOSED Today's Giveaway is for 3 spots in Move More, Eat Well.
To enter leave a comment sharing your favorite healthy snack.
Giveaway closes in 24 hours @ 10:00 am PST Dec 30
Winners will be randomly selected and announced Friday, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am PST
Winners are
AmyWathan "Fav healthy snack is almonds and an apple."
Mitchmac "My favourite snack is fresh cherries - so yummy this time of year here in NZ!"
Jeaniesdesigns "pecans, apples and cheese........health wise i think i need this class"
more about the class,
In Move More, Eat Well you’ll spend the year with Cathy, checking in once monthly where you’ll get a message from her. It could be a message of inspiration; it could be a message full of laments over muffin tops; it could be a simple reflection on how one month can make all the difference in the world. Whatever the case, she’ll share her personal ebb and flow with you each month, as you go through the process with Cathy, who hopes to give you a little burst of inspiration for your journey.
register here
December 28, 2011
There is nothing more beautiful and peaceful than coming down on the bayfront..When you live in our city, you are close to water, no matter what part of the city. My dad and I came here from the time I was three or four years old . We watched the sailboat races, fed the sea gulls and just talked. I come here when I need to clear my mind. This is where my memories are, this is where my heart is and this is will be my resting place someday. My photos do not do it justice.
Linda Tipton
December 28, 2011
CLOSED Today's Giveaway is for 1spot in Twelve.
To enter leave a comment sharing your favorite holiday gift.
Giveaway closes in 48 hours @ 10:00 am PST Dec 30
Winners will be randomly selected and announced Friday, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am PST
'Winner is, Izzyturtle "best gift was the surprise Christmas tree my husband brought me"
About the class
Join our own Stacy Julian in January and together you'll kick off 2012 as a celebration of storytelling and scrapbooking. You will spend twelve weeks exploring topics that inspire meaningful stories and you will create lists, files and tools to organize your pictures, ideas and inspiration. You'll then use this organization as the wellspring for twelve layouts a month. Stacy will help you curate all that you've gathered and share creative exercises designed to keep you alert and noticing.
Learn more and register here
also visit her blog for questions and answers about the class
December 27, 2011
This is a beautiful shot of Mount Rainier from my hometown, Olympia, Washington. I love the colors of the snow on the mountain and how it differs in the light and shadow.
Sherry Grove
December 27, 2011
CLOSED-Today's Giveaway is for 2 spots in One Little Word, 2012.
To enter leave a comment sharing a word you might choose.
Giveaway closes in 48 hours @ 10:00 am PST Dec 29
Winners will be randomly selected and announced Friday, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am PST
Winners are
Linda J shares what her word would be, "I would use mindfulness as I truly need to be more mindful."
Robyn W, "each year for the last three i have made a canvas to go on my wall, one was live, another change, and focus is also a favourite, I still have a day or two to work out 2012's....will be thinking about it for the moment, really love Ali's UP though"
Join the One Little Word movement started by Ali Edwards, "In 2006, I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, meditate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included play, peace, vitality, nurture, light, and story. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another. They've been imbedded into who I am, and into who I'm becoming. They've been what I've needed (and didn't know I needed). They've helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, and to grow."
Read rest of description and register here and read on Ali's blog to see what her word is for 2012.
December 26, 2011
This simple snowy pastoral scene taken in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in Scotland where we now live in December 2010. I love the black faced sheep in the foreground contrasting with the snowy mound of Conic Hill rising above the mist in the background.
Audrey Peebles
December 26, 2011
Hope you are enjoying wonderful holidays with your loved ones. We are going to do class giveaways all week long. Check back tomorrow for the first one.
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