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It's About Protecting
the Garden of the Mind
with Creative Care
your mind is your domain
your hands is your practice
and your heart - well that is yours to protect
A shared philosophy through transformational practices
& slowing down so you can live life a little more mindfully
This creates space in the mind for conscious choices, connection & a relationship unmatched in depth - not with anyone else, but with yourself & your deepest needs
Head, Hands & Heart™
a connection between what minds can imagine, how creative hands can make & what hearts so desperately want to enjoy
it's also a little more than that - but you'll discover what the head, hands & heart philosophy holds for you
we've created an environment
where you can slow down long enough
to ink a golden border around your art
make it feel special & enjoy the process
Come on Over & Enjoy the
Open Studio Sessions
learn about sketchbook practices
create in any way you want or are capable of!
add your favourite bold colours
adorn all your colouring pages
put gold in all the borders with an antique dip pen if you have one & be more of what you love
Together we'll remove the layers of everything you don't like anymore & make it alive with possibilities, mindfulness & a place where life can be lived a little slower, a little bit more meaningfully & aligned with what creativity means to you
between practices that turn out beautiful over time to illustrated borders made for romantic love letters, there's a creative practice made for your hands
Even through we don't hand ink our email letters, we open the door to unlock your creativity with joyful flow❤
Our newsletter feels like a letter of care
We lovingly refer to it as "our garden of love letters"
Read it like a love-note from one heart to another
I also read it out loud for you if you wanted it to feel like I'm in the room with you
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it saves you time, easy to share if you wanted to
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its simple enough to send out to a friend who needs to hear part of the message
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we made it so you would love to listen in on conversations during quiet moments
(especially where you wanted the message to resonate & be part of your creative practices)
The Sketchbook Journal Community is a caring community where you'll be able to enjoy meaningful conversations about the creative practices & monthly themes - we share our finished or in-progress colouring pages there - and you get to share without any fear
Imagine a little creative moment to yourself with some friends, a few colours & time away from the office
What is in the Garden Love Letters/Email Newsletter?
Each newsletter contains a lovely inspirational words from Tanya, an encouraging quote/or love not for the week, may contain any or many of the following things too - full colour photos/postcards/creative favourites/ephemera/watercolour ideas/colouring sheets/delightful collectables to print at home
Are Love Letters Kid Friendly?
Oh yes my dear, it is for everyone who sometimes feels sick of life - for those who don't like being alone - it's also for the little kid inside each of us who just wants to hear they are loved - and on days you feel off, those are the days you'll get to share one of the messages with another heart who needs it
Why Would a Grown Woman Want a Colouring Page?
Receiving a garden themed love letter with a free colouring page is something we frequently place in our newsletters - my question is why aren't we taking advantage of the little time we have for ourselves instead of crashing in front of the tv or scrolling endlessly as if we don't have any creativity?
If you don't have a reason, just use the colouring pages as practice pieces to helps you unwind - for a moment I want you to know you are allowed to forget about being grown up with adult responsibilities & take a few minutes for yourself - it's in these small moments you'll experience joy!
When will I receive my first newsletter?
Everyone receives a letter that is sent out on my Friday (Melbourne Time) of the week you signed up in. You'll start receiving the almost-weekly letters in you email inbox - if they are lost... please look for them in your promotions folder & add our contact email to your contact list too.
Are the letters a secret or can I share mine?
Yes please, show, share & spread the joy!
Once you receive your newsletter, we would love to hear what your favourite part is, what made you smile, what tugged on your heartstrings & what colours you used for your colouring sheet. We would love to share yours on our stories... tag us on Instagram @tanyajdewet
Is there a special date for the monthly contents?
Yes, every month has a new theme announced on the first Friday of every month. Again remembering that we work on Melbourne time. To make sense of each weeks letters we make sure to add the weekly links but hose will only be accessible from the actual newsletter & not from the audio file - the good new is; your email will be waiting for you if you are on the sender list. If not, you'll miss out.
We cannot wait for you to enjoy everything!
You'll be happy about your creative journey even if you only end up with a drawer full of things made for your heart!
Appreciation for Previous Colouring Pages & Letters
"I loved the May Garden Love Letter, it reminded me of our old footpath leading to the rusty mailbox - I wonder if it is still there? Thank you for giving me new memories about growing up.
xo Matilda from Perth"
"All the flowers are stuck into my sketchbook. They are very colourful and match my tablecloth. I cannot wait for next month! Hope you have a good day, from Alice Carter."
"You sound like my youngest daughter who enjoys playing outside. She's not bothered by the TV and I think that is a good thing. Hope its ok that she coloured in my page this month. Grateful for the tea break to listen to my special letter. Love always, Grace, from Victoria Westpoint"
"Hi Tanya, it's Nettie. Thank you for the themed flowers from last month's colouring page. We used to live near the Orange River and I know the swans like to float along it, but I don't recall seeing any of the flowers you sketched growing in the region. Are they imaginary? Love them anyway Best wishes Nettie Reinecke"
Enjoy a free colouring page while you wait for your Garden Love Letter to arrive
All physical and digital products are copyrighted by our in-studio designer, Tanya J. de Wet
images, text compilations, writing materials, patterns, soundtracks, video uploads and all art created have copyrights, even after its been purchased
We retains all copyrights to our products post sale - it does not become yours to exploit, tailor, use as your own, or resell after purchase. Refrain from duplicating in any way or to either digitally or manually copy any part of it for distribution, or reproduction as your own.
All materials are supplied to members & patrons of our website with permission to use our products for personal use only.
To obtain permission, please write to request permission from the artists, our illustrators, or our publishers.
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