Hosted by Claudette for @getmessyartjournal

Create a new, dedicated home for your Messy May journey by binding an imperfect, messy journal.

No matter what happened yesterday, this, every new day, and every new page is a clean slate. Start anew and be welcomed in to the challenge.

Hosted by @claudette_hasenjager

Let’s explore how we can use Messy May as a catalyst to expand our creative ideas and inspiration while creating an expanding journal spread together.

Hosted by @ruskea_art

See HOW a brain dump can be used to create ease, BEFORE you get to the page.

Hosted by @mylifemits

What do you do when you are in a journaling rut? Do you ever find yourself flipping through past journals and re-discovering patterns or color combinations that make your heart flutter? Let’s take a look through some past work to see if we can ignite our inspiration to create something new and find the joy in our journals.

Hosted by @tinahoisart

Elevate your page from okay to fabulous – simply by using paint, tissue paper and stencil techniques.

Hosted by @kia.creates

Combining colours, emotions, and assorted aspects of our lives in our journals is a form of patchwork many of us already do without even realising it.  What wonders can we create when we explore the theme ‘Patchwork’ with intention?

Hosted by @erin_ware_art

Build a database of colors, patterns, designs, and subject matter that you consistently choose. Apply some serious observational skills and excavate your own journals, then apply your findings to your current journal (or an entirely new resource!)

Hosted by @meghandthemoon

Let’s transform a few basic office supplies into a beautiful expression of the most beautiful parts of ourselves.

Hosted by @andreaokesonart

Gather at least four pieces of ephemera that inspire you and get started on an intuitive & layered journal page or spread.

Hosted by @katie_moody

There’s often a barrier in our minds that say we need to have lots of time to create – and then we never find it! Five minutes to add a phrase and glue a tag down is enough. Ten minutes is plenty to journal out your thoughts. Let’s carve out some little moments to fill our journals and not let time get in the way.

Hosted by @aworkofheartstudio

Take a look around you and gather bits and scraps that light you up. Grab some scissors and a glue stick and get to work creating a Desk Debris Grid.

Hosted by @eb_mixedmedia

Take some time to reflect on your resolutions for 2023. Are you where you wanted to be? Through journaling and finger painting we’ll create a spring garden full of hope and a renewed commitment to our goals and aspirations.

Hosted by @creativechaosstudio.returns

ser*en*dip*i*ty: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Let’s create serendipity by letting our art journal, paint strokes and pencil marks guide us to our artistic destination. We will grab an art journal (or a piece of paper) and let the events of the paint layers guide us into a serendipitous outcome.

Hosted by @jennifermercede

Loosen up, get playful and let go of the end result with a few fun, accessible exercises you can apply anywhere in your journal!

Hosted by @megjournals

One person’s trash is another’s treasure! Whether it’s repurposing something from your ‘scrap bin’ or breathing new life into vintage paper finds, create a journal page inspired by reimagination.

Hosted by @stephspaper

Use old morning pages and masterboards to create interesting journaling clusters in the corners of your page

Hosted by @southerngals_designs

Set forth on a Creative Exploration with limited supplies.

Hosted by @sophiedecort

Delve into page extension possibilities.

Hosted by @janethecrazy

Did you take too many photos? Don’t forget them in your digital storage. Print them out, try slowing down and reflect on those precious moments with some gratitude prompts. The best part about these prompts is, you can use them as a quick reminder to yourself to reflect on what you did, what your loved ones did, and the good things in life.

Hosted by @supermamadesvosges

Journaling is the perfect way to rediscover your inner child and have fun. Nothing wrong can happen: there’s no mistakes or good answers! So be kind to yourself and trust the process : dive into art and have fun with colors and marks. It’s time to play: let’s do it together!

Hosted by @monaschreibt

Let´s see how one continuous line can break the blank page and lead us intuitively through our spread!

Hosted by @indieyogalife

Create three distinct background pages to represent three different aspects of yourself to be used in layers when creating a spread on identity. Who are you? What makes you come alive? What lights up your soul?

Hosted by @ingridmurrayart

Let go of expectations and tap into playfulness and possibility!

Hosted by @dearelaineco

Do you ever struggle with selecting the perfect color scheme? Well, not today! We will create a lovely color palette page using a favorite photograph or inspirational image.

Hosted by @artichokedart

Work collaboratively to help overcome many of the obstacles we all face as creatives.

Hosted by @sasha_zeen

Do you have a tidy desk? I certainly don’t. Hey, there is no shame in it! 😉 The left side of my desk is where all the tiny scraps of my art-making and journaling end up, and it’s high time I did a deep clean. Join me, will you?

Gather all the scraps that have been sitting on your desk, in your drawer, in the back of your journal, etc. in front of you, and let’s see where that spark of inspiration takes you.

Hosted by @itskaitlingrey

Often times when I look back at my journals, it’s the smaller mundane moments that bring me the most joy to see. Small, normal occurrences at that time can often flourish into a treasured memory later on in a way that we don’t expect. Take this opportunity to journal about a simple joy or mundane moment that occurred in your day, it’s meaning in the future may surprise you!

Hosted by @bookartstudios

Let’s explore what we can do with supposed mistakes and learn how they can help you create your best work!

Hosted by @thisistruleetraci

I’ve been noticing a trend in my journal pages lately… things are BURSTING with energy & emotion in some really specific ways. Think sunbursts! Sunbeams? Sun rays? Whatever it is you call them, there are SO many ways to create a radiating affect in your art and it adds an easy extra layer of focus and fun. With today’s prompt we are going to explore some of them!

Hosted by @jobsjournal

Life is too short to hoard your favourite supplies! Take some time today to use your favourite art supplies, ephemera, stationery or tools to create something!

Hosted by @cayleegrey

What is finished when it comes to art, anyway?

Celebrate all the finishing you have done in this challenge – whether it looks like a chunky journal, a completed page, or simply showing up for yourself more than zero times.