Painted Ladies: Art of Transformation & Transformation of Art

Self Paced Course hosted by Jules Ostara. Start Anytime!

Enjoy a mixed-media journey through the depths and possibilities of your own creativity. This is what "do it for the process" means! All levels welcome from beginners (ready to transform a blank canvas!) to those with piles of paintings in progress (ready to revive!). 

Get into the flow with fluid acrylics and shimmering pearlescent inks, bring botanical beauty inside, feel young at heart with fun whimsical doodles, apply bold colors and brave marks in abstract adventures, try stained glass style designs, invite your inner muse to dance through rhythm and compositional choices, linger in the loving layers, shape your collage stories, tend to yourself through the inevitable changes that come.

Explore the wonder, trust your magic touch, and let your heart sing.

You will have access to ALL of the lessons at once. So, you can follow along with the suggested schedule spanning 3 months or paint and play at your own pace. You can also download all content to keep for offline and lifetime access.

You will receive:

  • In-depth video instructions for each painting project (more than 25 videos edited and condensed into about 8 hours of viewing time plus bonuses)
  • Supply lists for each project (substitutions and experimentation encouraged)
  • Intimate insights from and about the creative process. This includes emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects in addition to the physical
  • Support for any questions via email and feedback in private group
  • Invites to occasional live zoom sessions for questions & feedback (open to participants in all courses hosted by Jules)
  • Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
  • Distance Reiki for the group from special guest Kerri Aab
  • Bonus inspiration from special guest Janette Stuart

Please be sure you enter the correct email address to receive course updates and download the access information for the classroom immediately after checkout! {check spam folders if you don't receive confirmation with download link promptly}

Please select the person or place who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options below so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

$79.00 Select options
Art as an Altar: Celebrating Life through Creativity (Pick Your Price)

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Art as an Altar: Celebrating Life through Creativity Self Paced Course Available to Start Now!

Give attention and tender loving care to your life through the mixed media art process. Create an altar on a canvas as an offering and sacred celebration for your home. All levels welcome from beginners to anyone who wishes to explore the rich potential of approaching art this way.  

Gather beauty and blessings for the altar with collage material from various sources. Tap in to the power of intention, imagination, and symbolism to co-create your story. Honor any animal spirit guides or plant essence that appeals to you. Bring your best memories and sweetest dreams to mingle with the gifts of now as you combine gratitude and hope with the magic of your own loving touch.

Techniques will include layering collage, using fluid acrylic paints, shimmering pearlescent inks, stencils and patterns, veiling, glowing, and glazing, incorporating textiles, considering symbolic imagery, finding or selecting secret messages, color coordination and cohesive composition, harmonizing and being mindful of the energy put into it.

You will have access to ALL of the lessons at once. So, you can follow along with the suggested schedule spanning 4 weeks (1 month/moon cycle) or create at your own pace. The suggested schedule works out to about an hour per week for several short videos (give or take a little). That makes it easy to fit in and allows plenty of time to actually create. You can download all content to keep for offline and lifetime access if you choose.

You will receive:

  • In-depth video instructions for one mixed media art project with several layers (over 20 videos condensed into about 5 hours)
  • Supply list (substitutions and experimentation encouraged)
  • Intimate behind the scenes and beyond the obvious insights from and about the creative process. This includes emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects in addition to the physical
  • Support for any questions via email 
  • Option to share and participate in monthly live zoom sessions
  • Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
  • Audio for a Guided Visualization Journey
  • Bonus ideas & inspiration from Special Guests
  • A cheerleader for your creative potential 

If you're looking for flashy special effects or a professional camera crew, this might not be for you. If you're interested in content and celebrating your own creativity, you're in the right place!

You can select the price (energy exchange) that you are comfortable with (both willing and able) based on your financial situation. Know someone else who might love this opportunity? Please let them know about it. Thank You!

You can download the course access information immediately after checkout! Please be sure your email is correct at checkout because all other course communication will be sent to that email address. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

Please select the person who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly.  

$30.00$90.00 Select options
Inktastic Art Adventures (Pick the Price you are comfortable with)

Select the price (energy exchange) that you are comfortable with.
Self Paced Course hosted by Jules Ostara
* Access Everything to Start Immediately after Purchase

You're invited to explore the wonder and tend the seeds of your own creativity.

All levels welcome from beginners to anyone who wants to play and experiment with various inks while noticing, nurturing, and choosing the energy that flows through your art. Attention is given to attitude, approach, and environment in addition to techniques. The projects are all infused with reverence, wonder, and good vibes.

Projects include:

  • Abstract Style on Wood Panel
  • Impressionist Style on Yupo Paper
  • Batik Style on Yupo Paper
  • Making Your Own Botanical Stencils 
  • Abstract Flowers on Photo Paper
  • Making Natural Ink Alternatives
  • and More!

You will have access to all of the main lessons at once. So, you can play at your own pace. You can also download content to keep for offline and lifetime access if you choose.

You will receive:

  • In-depth video instructions for each project (downloadable)
  • Supply lists for each project (supplies must be purchased separately)
  • Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
  • 50 Page downloadable PDF 
  • Fresh ideas and inspiration
  • Support for any questions via email 
  • A cheerleader for your creative potential 

PLUS Special Guest Appearances and Bonuses!

Participants in other courses have shared these Kind Words: 
“This has been the best use of my money and time in a long time!” ~ Joanne
“You are especially gifted at voicing your inner narrative which is so helpful.” ~ Jenna
“I would now like to repeat it because I enjoyed it so much!” ~ Madeleine

You can download the course access information immediately after checkout! Please be sure your email is correct at checkout because all course communication will be sent to that email address. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

You can select the price (energy exchange) that you are comfortable with (both willing and able) based on your financial situation. Thank You!

Please select the person who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly.  

$27.00$87.00 Select options
Zen Full Painting
☆ Zen Full Painting ~ Self Paced Course Ready to Start Now ☆ I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple, a place to meet with mystery, explore the wonders and my own wilderness, play with possibility, sing, pray, cry, celebrate and co-create with the life force that flows through all! In this course, I share how I created the “Zen Full” trio of 3 paintings inspired by the serenity of Japanese gardens and the wabi sabi idea of seeing the beauty in imperfection. [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] I also share additional references and ideas about zen energy and nourishing mind, body, and spirit along with a bonus Garden Tour video visit to a few Japanese gardens.
  • Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to experienced painters who want to loosen up with creative process.
  • Participants are welcome to watch the videos and do the suggested activities in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering.
  • You can also download all of the videos to save for access anytime
Please download the welcome & access material (pdf file) immediately after checkout! You'll use that info to access the private course area on the site. I look forward to seeing what you create! :)
$39.00 Add to cart
Soul Songs Inspiration Cards
Tune In to Your Body, Heart, Mind & Soul often... This deck includes 36 cards with words and art to Encourage Your own Unique Soundtrack & Choices, Strengthen Your Voice, Let Your Heart Sing and Dance with Life. Each card has a song or playlist that goes along with it. Please click images to enlarge/clarify. [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here's what one sweet soul had to say about these decks: “Oh Julia, Your inspiration cards are beautiful. They are absolutely delightful and exude such tremendous love energy… I am so grateful to have ordered the set. Your work is amazing. As a certified angel card reader, they are tools of my trade and I was honored to provide a client reading using the gorgeous deck today. Thank you for birthing these beauties into the world. May you bless many hearts as you have mine. Love, Janette”
If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you.
$30.00 Add to cart
Born to Bloom Bright Hardcover Book ~ Bulk Quantity Discount
*** Thank YOU so much for working with self-published artists/authors like me! This is a Special Quantity Discount Offer for bulk purchases when ordering 8 or more copies of the book at once. *** This can be for gifts, resale, educational or charitable use. Accept, Affirm, Honor, and ENJOY Your Birth Right… You were Born to Bloom Bright! Born to Bloom Bright is an invitation to tend, enjoy and fully appreciate the natural beauty within and around us. Playful poetic verses were crafted using words foraged from garden catalogs and paired with colorful paintings to create a space for exploration, reflection and reclamation. Full of vibrant mixed media art featuring a bouquet of lovely artists from all around this wonderful world! Contributing Artists: Carol Iyer, Faith Evans-Sills, Flora Aube, Flora Bowley, Jessica Ruth Freedman, Joy Liu, Judith Schaller, Katharina Lucia, Kelly Siegel, Lily Sol, Michelle Lee, Nathalie Cappelletti, Nippinonni, Rosalina Bojadschijew, Shruti Gautam Dev, Susan Nethercote, Tracy Verdugo, and Wyanne Thompson Jules Ostara takes readers on a symbolic walk through the seeds of possibility while making a declaration of vitality and a choice to grow, blossom, and flourish. This book is easy to digest, yet enriching and potent soul food. Enjoy the simple abundance. Embody your sensuality, presence, and wild flower essence. This book can be used as an oracle, mantra, affirmation, meditation, visualization, or journaling tool and a healthy reminder that every single one of us was born to bloom! Readers are invited to add your own voice, doodle in the areas around the text, and make this a rich, interactive experience tapping in to your divine creativity. What if the stories we tell ourselves are like prayers or magic spells? I am a flowering garden, a bird of paradise… It also makes a great gift for birthdays, bridal parties, baby showers, motherhood, friendship, coming of age, graduation, gardeners and offering everyday encouragement. 
The suggested retail price printed on each book is $34.99 USD. Your bulk discount is $17.99 per book. Please allow up to 3 weeks for professional printing and shipping within the United States. It may take longer for international orders. These will be shipped directly from the printer to save on duplicate shipping costs and time! The shipping estimate is for 8 books. NOTE: If the shipping estimate is off by much, you will either be billed separately for additional shipping expenses or refunded for any over estimates. I’ll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense may be higher (I have no control over this). Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number.
$17.99 Add to cart
Protected: Born to Bloom Bright Hardcover Book ~ Contributor Discount
*** This is a private Special Discount for Contributing Artists ONLY. You must order 6 or more copies of the book and be one of the contributing artists to receive the discount. *** This is for the hardcover version of the book, which is only available in specific countries at this time. If you’d like to offer copies for sale in your own online shop, you can purchase copies with your contributor discount for that. However, that will be entirely up to you to fulfill orders from your shop after you place a discounted contributor order with me. Books will be printed on-demand to reduce multiple shipping times and distance. Please allow at least 3 weeks to receive books from the printer (though it is usually less than 10 days for me, it can vary quite a bit based on quantity, location, postal service, etc). For orders outside of the U.S., books may be printed in other countries. The printer has locations elsewhere so that may help with shipping costs in some cases. The shipping cost here is currently only an estimate. It may be more or less and will be either billed separately for additional shipping costs or refunded if the actual shipping cost is less. You are welcome to make wholesale arrangements with any local shops that may carry your art. I usually offer resellers bulk discounts at approximately 50% off the retail price (I set it to $17.99 USD for this particular book) + enough to cover all shipping and handling. This means there is a very small profit margin for us after printing expenses which is why bulk orders are required. Still, it can be a great way to get your art out into the community in an affordable way for new and existing fans. If you prefer not to bother with any fulfillment for small margins, you can send local shop or gallery owners to me. They can still carry the books with your work that way. There is a special listing for bulk orders in my online shop at https://thrivetrue.com/product-category/resellers/
The suggested retail price printed on each book is $34.99 USD. The shipping expense may be adjusted in a separate invoice. This is an estimate based on 6 books. The shipping will probably be more if you order more books. Please email me if you prefer to have a more accurate shipping estimate before placing an order! Thank You *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number. .
$14.00 Add to cart
Born to Bloom Bright Paperback Book ~ Bulk Quantity Discount
*** Thank YOU so much for working with self-published artists/authors like me! This is a Special Quantity Discount Offer for bulk purchases when ordering 8 or more copies of the book at once. *** This can be for gifts, resale, educational or charitable use. Accept, Affirm, Honor, and ENJOY Your Birth Right… You were Born to Bloom Bright! Born to Bloom Bright is an invitation to tend, enjoy and fully appreciate the natural beauty within and around us. Playful poetic verses were crafted using words foraged from garden catalogs and paired with colorful paintings to create a space for exploration, reflection and reclamation. Full of vibrant mixed media art featuring a bouquet of lovely artists from all around this wonderful world! Contributing Artists: Carol Iyer, Faith Evans-Sills, Flora Aube, Flora Bowley, Jessica Ruth Freedman, Joy Liu, Judith Schaller, Katharina Lucia, Kelly Siegel, Lily Sol, Michelle Lee, Nathalie Cappelletti, Nippinonni, Rosalina Bojadschijew, Shruti Gautam Dev, Susan Nethercote, Tracy Verdugo, and Wyanne Thompson Jules Ostara takes readers on a symbolic walk through the seeds of possibility while making a declaration of vitality and a choice to grow, blossom, and flourish. This book is easy to digest, yet enriching and potent soul food. Enjoy the simple abundance. Embody your sensuality, presence, and wild flower essence. This book can be used as an oracle, mantra, affirmation, meditation, visualization, or journaling tool and a healthy reminder that every single one of us was born to bloom! Readers are invited to add your own voice, doodle in the areas around the text, and make this a rich, interactive experience tapping in to your divine creativity. What if the stories we tell ourselves are like prayers or magic spells? I am a flowering garden, a bird of paradise… It also makes a great gift for birthdays, bridal parties, baby showers, motherhood, friendship, coming of age, graduation, gardeners and offering everyday encouragement. 
The suggested retail price printed on each book is $24.99 USD. Your bulk discount is $12.99 per book. Please allow up to 3 weeks for professional printing and shipping within the United States. It may take longer for international orders. These will be shipped directly from the printer to save on duplicate shipping costs and time! The shipping estimate is for 8 books. NOTE: If the shipping estimate is off by much, you will either be billed separately for additional shipping expenses or refunded for any over estimates. I’ll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense may be higher (I have no control over this). Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number.
$12.99 Add to cart
Protected: Born to Bloom Bright Paperback Book ~ Contributor Discount
*** This is a private Special Discount for Contributing Artists ONLY. You must order 6 or more copies of the book and be one of the contributing artists to receive the discount. *** If you’d like to offer copies for sale in your own online shop, you can purchase copies with your contributor discount for that. However, that will be entirely up to you to fulfill orders from your shop after you place a discounted contributor order with me. Books will be printed on-demand to reduce multiple shipping times and distance. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks to receive books from the printer (though it is usually about 2 weeks for me, it can vary quite a bit based on quantity, location, postal service, etc). For orders outside of the U.S., books may be printed in other countries. The printer has locations elsewhere so that may help with shipping costs in some cases. The shipping cost here is currently only an estimate. It may be more or less and will be either billed separately for additional shipping costs or refunded if the actual shipping cost is less. You are welcome to make wholesale arrangements with any local shops that may carry your art. I usually offer resellers bulk discounts at approximately 50% off the retail price (I set it to $12.99 USD for this particular book) + enough to cover all shipping and handling. This means there is a very small profit margin for us after printing expenses which is why bulk orders are required. Still, it can be a great way to get your art out into the community in an affordable way for new and existing fans. If you prefer not to bother with any fulfillment for small margins, you can send local shop or gallery owners to me. They can still carry the books with your work that way. There is a special listing for bulk orders in my online shop at https://thrivetrue.com/product/bloombookbulk/
The suggested retail price printed on each book is $24.99 USD. The shipping expense may be adjusted in a separate invoice. The shipping estimate is based on 6 books. Additional books will increase the shipping slightly and you will be billed separately for that. Please email me if you prefer to have a more accurate shipping estimate before placing an order! Thank You. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number. 
$10.00 Add to cart
Heart of Life Inspiration Cards
Ahhh… isn’t it amazing how invigorating it can be to Take a Deep Breath of Life?! This deck includes 52 cards with words and art that can be an encouraging tool, like a compass, as we explore, enjoy, and create our lives. Please click images to enlarge/clarify.[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here’s what one sweet soul had to say about this deck: “It is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to curl up and pore over every card later tonight, and take the time to drink in the imagery. I can already tell that this deck is going to resonate with me, and will be accompanying me on my daily journeys.” ~ Wendy
If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you.
$35.00 Add to cart
The Girl Who Dances With Delight Book ~ Bulk Wholesale
*** Thank YOU so much for working with self-published artists/authors like me! This is a Special Wholesale Offer for resale shops ordering 8 or more copies of the book at once. *** From the back cover of the book: You’re invited to Dance with your own Sacred Spirit, with Life and Delight. What if we lean in to life even with the messes and the mysteries to find the magic in it all? What if we untie the knots to feel free, full, and fabulous? What if we are the temples for the presents and presence of divine delight to shine through? Author Julia Ostara shares sweet, silly, and intimate stories as she invites us along on her journey of rejuvenation. After some winding roads and a few dark nights, she chooses to love and respect herself and life. [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Julia offers several ways to explore the wild wonder within and around us reminiscent of sharing stories or dancing around the fire to entertain, encourage, and empower one another. What if we fan the flames of vitality and pure joy while we get to play in the dappled sunlight at the edge of time? What if our inner tides flow in nature’s rhythm as we dance with the moon? What kind of world can we create if we share beautiful blessings with deep reverence? We are all worthy of joy! Delight can be ecstatic and exciting or strong and soft serenity and inner peace. Delight is a fascinating spark glowing inside us. See it twinkling in your eyes. You’re invited to a celebration in honor of your life!
The suggested retail price printed on each book is $15.95. Your bulk discount price is $7.99 per book. Please allow up to 3 weeks for professional printing and shipping within the United States. It may take longer for international orders. These will be shipped directly from the printer to save on duplicate shipping costs and time! The shipping estimate is for 8 books. NOTE: If the shipping estimate is off by much, you will either be billed separately for additional shipping expenses or refunded for any over estimates. I’ll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense may be higher (I have no control over this). Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number. 
$7.99 Add to cart
Playful Painting
I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple, a place to meet with mystery, explore the wonders and my own wilderness, play with possibility, sing, pray, cry, celebrate and co-create with the life force that flows through all! In this course, I share how I created the “Young at Heart” series of 4 playful paintings inspired by the simple joys of childhood. Various toys and scribbles were used while creating these fun paintings. This is also a great project to do with kids! [columns] [span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][/columns]   Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to more experienced painters who want to loosen up with your creative process. Participants are welcome to watch the videos and do the suggested activities in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering. You can also download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you need to come to it later). You can download the welcome & access material (pdf file) immediately after checkout! You'll use that info to access the private course area on the site. I look forward to seeing what you create!
$29.00 Add to cart
Pure Light Elephant Tote
Spread smiles, soul food, and inspiration wherever you go. :) Art Print from original painting on useful Tote Bag. Great for groceries, library, beach, pool, park, etc. These make unique gifts for so many occasions such as birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, condolences, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, and more This is a print from the original “Pure Light” Mixed-Media Art Collage Painting. The text reads: i see the pure light within you walkin’ on sunshine alive and true Please click image to enlarge and view details more clearly. Choose from 3 different sizes: 13 inches, 16 inches, or 18 inches
  • Selected design printed on both sides
  • 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap
  • Soft yet hard wearing 100% spun Polyester Poplin fabric
I use various printers for different items to offer best quality and value at the time. Item is printed on demand and shipped directly from printer to save resources, storage and shipping costs.
$28.00$35.00 Select options
The Present Thrivival
 "The Present" online course is Available to Start Now! ☆ This ‘thrivival’ online retreat course offering is intended to nurture and nourish our spirits with creativity, inspiration, and good medicine (the soul food kind!).  Each themed Thrivival (my take on a Revival) course offering includes a variety of activities, such as guided visualizations, creative art projects, storytelling, inspirational materials, short writing/photography prompts, and other ideas to cultivate intuition, playfulness, discernment, confidence, wonder, generosity, grace, reverence, celebration, and delight. This offering’s focus is on exploring "The Present".  Each individual Thrivival offering is different, yet consistently tending to the mind, body, and spirit with sweet soul food. You can download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you aren’t able to fit something in right away). "The Present" Thrivival content includes: ☆ Introduction ☆ Story Time ☆ In Depth Art Project ☆ Meditation ☆ Suggested Physical Activity ☆ Writing Prompt ☆ Music Play List ☆ References/Recommendations ☆ Wrap-Up This course was originally created in 2016, yet it still feels relevant, worthwhile and fun. I hope you’ll agree. I did not initially share the finished art with participants in order to maintain the element of discovery along with me throughout the course. Since then, the art created has been featured in my Soul Songs inspiration card deck. So, you get to see it before you begin. You never know how and where your art may evolve and end up! Trust and enjoy your process. Please check your email (and spam folders) soon after checkout to download a PDF with the welcome & access info.  Thank YOU!  
$39.00 Add to cart
“Bird Song” Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. The journal measures approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
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“Love Song” Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal measures approximately 5 x 5 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. The first page with my handwriting is unattached and removable. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$44.00 Add to cart
“Your Song” Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal measures approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$30.00 Read more
$20 Gift Certificate
You can purchase a gift certificate redeemable for anything in the Thrive True gift shop, including inspiration card decks, online courses, art prints, mugs, tote bags, journals, and original art. Many unique gifts to choose from that are great for birthdays, friendship, mothers, thanks, get well, sympathy, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses & more. :) (Click to enlarge image & view more clearly) IMPORTANT: You can download the gift certificate image immediately after purchase with a VALID CODE for the certificate. The lucky recipient must have the valid code (one time use) to redeem during checkout after they choose a gift. Thank you so much for supporting living, breathing artists like me! ♡
$20.00 Add to cart
$30 Gift Certificate
You can purchase a gift certificate redeemable for anything in the Thrive True gift shop, including inspiration card decks, online courses, art prints, mugs, tote bags, journals, and original art. Many unique gifts to choose from that are great for birthdays, friendship, mothers, thanks, get well, sympathy, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses & more. :) (Click to enlarge image & view more clearly) ***IMPORTANT: You can download the gift certificate image immediately after purchase with a VALID CODE for the certificate. The lucky recipient must have the valid code (one time use) to redeem during checkout after they choose a gift. Thank you so much for supporting living, breathing artists like me! ♡
$30.00 Add to cart
$40 Gift Certificate
You can purchase a gift certificate redeemable for anything in the Thrive True gift shop, including inspiration card decks, online courses, art prints, mugs, tote bags, journals, and original art. Many unique gifts to choose from that are great for birthdays, friendship, mothers, thanks, get well, sympathy, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses & more. :) (Click to enlarge image & view more clearly) ***IMPORTANT: You can download the gift certificate image immediately after purchase with a VALID CODE for the certificate. The lucky recipient must have the valid code (one time use) to redeem during checkout after they choose a gift. Thank you so much for supporting living, breathing artists like me! ♡
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$50 Gift Certificate
You can purchase a gift certificate redeemable for anything in the Thrive True gift shop, including inspiration card decks, online courses, art prints, mugs, tote bags, journals, and original art. Many unique gifts to choose from that are great for birthdays, friendship, mothers, thanks, get well, sympathy, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses & more. :) (Click to enlarge image & view more clearly) ***IMPORTANT: You can download the gift certificate image immediately after purchase with a VALID CODE for the certificate. The lucky recipient must have the valid code (one time use) to redeem during checkout after they choose a gift. Thank you so much for supporting living, breathing artists like me! ♡
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Celebration Thrivival
 Celebration Thrivival Available to Start Now! ☆ This ‘thrivival’ online retreat/course offering is intended to nurture and nourish our spirits with creativity, inspiration, and good medicine (the soul food kind!).  Each themed offering includes a variety of activities, such as guided visualizations, creative art projects, storytelling, inspirational materials, short writing/photography prompts, and other ideas to cultivate intuition, playfulness, discernment, confidence, wonder, generosity, grace, reverence, celebration, and delight. This offering’s focus is on celebrating.  Each individual Thrivival offering is different, yet consistently tending to the mind, body, and spirit with sweet soul food. You can download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you aren’t able to fit something in right away). You can download the welcome & access material immediately after checkout! Thank YOU!  
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Custom Made to Order Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) birdsongjournalweb This listing is to request a custom made to order unique journal for your songs. The pictures are an example of one I've made and sold in the past. Each one is different based on the fabric, papers, and embellishments I have at the time. Please allow 2 weeks time in addition to shipping. You can add comments with your order if you'd like to discuss it before it is made. The handmade journals have several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journals also have a small pocket sewn into the front cover when being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. The journals measure approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
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Double Decker Sweet Heart & Soul Inspiration Cards Collection
Tune In to Your Body, Heart, Mind & Soul often… Take a Deep Breath of Life! Double Decker ~ Sweet Heart & Soul Collection: This collection includes 2 decks of inspiration cards for a total of 88 unique cards! The decks are designed to use together and come with a cotton bag to hold the 2 boxes. Deck 1 ~ Heart of Life: Leaning in to the Sweet... Leaning in to Life. This deck includes 52 cards with words and art that can be an encouraging tool, like a compass, as we explore, enjoy, and create our lives. Deck 2 ~ Soul Songs: Each card has a song or playlist that goes along with it. This deck includes 36 cards with words and art to Encourage our own Unique Soundtracks & Choices, Strengthen our Voices, Let our Hearts Sing and Dance with Life. Please click images to enlarge/clarify. (More photos in the longer product description below) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns]
The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here’s what one sweet soul had to say about these decks: “Oh Julia, Your inspiration cards are beautiful. They are absolutely delightful and exude such tremendous love energy… I am so grateful to have ordered the set. Your work is amazing. As a certified angel card reader, they are tools of my trade and I was honored to provide a client reading using the gorgeous deck today. Thank you for birthing these beauties into the world. May you bless many hearts as you have mine. Love, Janette” If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you.
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Soul Songs 6+ Decks for Resale
Thank YOU so much for working with self-published artists/authors like me! This is a Special Wholesale Offer for resale shops ordering 6 or more. This deck includes 36 cards with words and art to Encourage our own Unique Soundtracks & Choices, Strengthen our Voices, Let our Hearts Sing and Dance with Life. Each card also has a song/playlist associated with it. (You can click on the images to enlarge/clarify) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns]
There is NO suggested retail price printed on the boxes giving you the choice to set your retail price. The regular retail price listed on this site is $30 each (so this offer is more than half off). Shipping is a FLAT RATE (for 6+) so the more you order at once, the more you save on shipping! When I have enough in stock in my home, it only takes a few days to send via priority mail. If you order more than I have in stock, please allow up to 4 weeks for professional printing and shipping. I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option so I can add it. Thank you. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number. 
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Heart of Life 6+ Decks for Resale
Thank YOU so much for working with self-published artists/authors like me! This is a Special Wholesale Offer for resale shops ordering 6 or more. This deck includes 52 cards with words and art that can be an encouraging tool, like a compass, as we explore, enjoy, and create our lives. (You can click on the images to enlarge.) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns]
There is NO suggested retail price printed on the boxes giving you the choice to set your retail price. The regular retail price listed on this site is $33 (so this offer is more than half off). Shipping is a FLAT RATE (for 6+) so the more you order at once, the more you save on shipping! When I have enough in stock in my home, it only takes a few days to send via priority mail. If you order more than I have in stock, please allow up to 4 weeks for professional printing and shipping. I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option so I can add it. Thank you. *Please click inside the quantity box to change the number. 
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Wise Words Playbook (e-book)
Explore the Power of Words, Meanings, and Intention through a Language Art Journal * Part of the Aligned Business Giveaway for a LIMITED TIME! * This e-book contains over 25 pages with guidance and suggested activities for using a journal to delve into selected words in multiple ways.

As a manager, teacher, and advisor over the years, I’ve witnessed the magic of word play and the vast potential of language to lift up or tear down, to build barriers or build bridges. This applies to the way we speak to ourselves as well as others! In this e-book, we look further into various aspects of language to detect and determine the ways that we let words define us.

Communication is such a huge part of being human, especially in modern times with texts, captions, blogs, and written reports. Almost everyone can benefit from these skills. Our words and stories also have the potential to shape and transform our communities for better or worse. Let's cultivate this awareness and choose our words wisely.

You will receive:
  • 28 Page downloadable PDF featuring 15 Printable Activity Sheets + a sheet of Printable Prompt Cards
  • References & Recommendations related to the topic
  • Fresh ideas and inspiration
  • Support for any questions via email
  • A cheerleader for your creative potential (and the tools to become your own cheerleader!)
About the Author: Julia Ostara, aka Jules, is the creator of two inspiring oracle card decks, author of two books, and facilitator for fun creative courses. She loves to inspire people to grow and glow from the inside out while exploring their own wisdom and wonder.
You will receive immediate access to the digital e-book PDF. Just use the download link immediately after checkout! Also, please make sure that your email address is correct at checkout because a confirmation with the download link and all communications about your purchase will be sent to that email address. Tap into the Power of your Language Art!
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Born to Bloom Bright Paperback ~ Signed Book
Accept, Affirm, Honor, and ENJOY Your Birth Right... You were Born to Bloom Bright! Born to Bloom Bright is an invitation to tend, enjoy and fully appreciate the natural beauty within and around us. Playful poetic verses were crafted using words foraged from garden catalogs and paired with colorful paintings to create a space for exploration, reflection and reclamation. Full of vibrant mixed media art featuring a bouquet of lovely artists from all around this wonderful world! Contributing Artists: Carol Iyer, Faith Evans-Sills, Flora Aube, Flora Bowley, Jessica Ruth Freedman, Joy Liu, Judith Schaller, Katharina Lucia, Kelly Siegel, Lily Sol, Michelle Lee, Nathalie Cappelletti, Nippinonni, Rosalina Bojadschijew, Shruti Gautam Dev, Susan Nethercote, Tracy Verdugo, and Wyanne Thompson Jules Ostara takes readers on a symbolic walk through the seeds of possibility while making a declaration of vitality and a choice to grow, blossom, and flourish. This book is easy to digest, yet enriching and potent soul food. Enjoy the simple abundance. Embody your sensuality, presence, and wild flower essence. This book can be used as an oracle, mantra, affirmation, meditation, visualization, or journaling tool and a healthy reminder that every single one of us was born to bloom! Readers are invited to add your own voice, doodle in the areas around the text, and make this a rich, interactive experience tapping in to your divine creativity. What if the stories we tell ourselves are like prayers or magic spells? I am a flowering garden, a bird of paradise... It also makes a great gift for birthdays, bridal parties, baby showers, motherhood, friendship, coming of age, graduation, gardeners and offering everyday encouragement. Bulk discounts are available for orders of 6 or more (see the bulk section in the shop for that).
Thank YOU so much for supporting artists/authors like me while giving yourself this gift at the same time! * It will be shipped via media mail within the United States. * I’ll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense may be higher. If the shipping estimate is off by much, you will either be billed separately for additional shipping expenses or refunded for any over estimates. You may cancel the order if the shipping cost is unreasonable. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. UNSIGNED copies are available with some free shipping options on Amazon now.
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Born to Bloom Bright Hardcover ~ Signed Book
Accept, Affirm, Honor, and ENJOY Your Birth Right... You were Born to Bloom Bright! Born to Bloom Bright is an invitation to tend, enjoy and fully appreciate the natural beauty within and around us. Playful poetic verses were crafted using words foraged from garden catalogs and paired with colorful paintings to create a space for exploration, reflection and reclamation. Full of vibrant mixed media art featuring a bouquet of lovely artists from all around this wonderful world! Contributing Artists: Carol Iyer, Faith Evans-Sills, Flora Aube, Flora Bowley, Jessica Ruth Freedman, Joy Liu, Judith Schaller, Katharina Lucia, Kelly Siegel, Lily Sol, Michelle Lee, Nathalie Cappelletti, Nippinonni, Rosalina Bojadschijew, Shruti Gautam Dev, Susan Nethercote, Tracy Verdugo, and Wyanne Thompson Jules Ostara takes readers on a symbolic walk through the seeds of possibility while making a declaration of vitality and a choice to grow, blossom, and flourish. This book is easy to digest, yet enriching and potent soul food. Enjoy the simple abundance. Embody your sensuality, presence, and wild flower essence. This book can be used as an oracle, mantra, affirmation, meditation, visualization, or journaling tool and a healthy reminder that every single one of us was born to bloom! Readers are invited to add your own voice, doodle in the areas around the text, and make this a rich, interactive experience tapping in to your divine creativity. What if the stories we tell ourselves are like prayers or magic spells? I am a flowering garden, a bird of paradise... It also makes a great gift for birthdays, bridal parties, baby showers, motherhood, friendship, coming of age, graduation, gardeners and offering everyday encouragement. Bulk discounts are available for orders of 6 or more (see ThriveTrue.com/Synergy for more info).
Thank YOU so much for supporting artists/authors like me while giving yourself this gift at the same time! * It will be shipped via media mail within the United States. * I'll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense is much higher (I have no control over this). If the shipping estimate is off by much, you will either be billed separately for additional shipping expenses or refunded for any over estimates. You may cancel the order if the shipping cost is unreasonable. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. UNSIGNED copies are available with some free shipping options on Amazon now.
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Dance With Delight ~ Signed Book
You’re invited to Dance with your own Sacred Spirit, with Life and Delight. What if we lean in to life even with the messes and the mysteries to find the magic in it all? What if we untie the knots to feel free, full, and fabulous? What if we are the temples for the presents and presence of divine delight to shine through? Author Julia Ostara shares sweet, silly, and intimate stories as she invites us along on her journey of rejuvenation. After some winding roads and a few dark nights, she chooses to love and respect herself and life. [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Julia offers several ways to explore the wild wonder within and around us reminiscent of sharing stories or dancing around the fire to entertain, encourage, and empower one another. What if we fan the flames of vitality and pure joy while we get to play in the dappled sunlight at the edge of time? What if our inner tides flow in nature’s rhythm as we dance with the moon? What kind of world can we create if we share beautiful blessings with deep reverence? We are all worthy of joy! Delight can be ecstatic and exciting or strong and soft serenity and inner peace. Delight is a fascinating spark glowing inside us. See it twinkling in your eyes. You’re invited to a celebration in honor of your life!
Thank YOU so much for supporting artists/authors like me while giving yourself this gift at the same time! :) * This listing is for a signed copy shipped from the author! * I'll gladly ship internationally, but the shipping expense is much higher than from the printer (I have no control over this). Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart! Thank you. :) UNSIGNED copies are available on Amazon, Amazon Europe (search for Julia Ostara), Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org (which supports independent book stores).
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Private Session + Double Decker Inspiration Cards
Tune In to Your Body, Heart, Mind & Soul often… Take a Deep Breath of Life! Double Decker ~ Sweet Heart & Soul Collection: This collection includes 2 decks of inspiration cards for a total of 88 unique cards! The decks are designed to use together and come with a cotton bag to hold the 2 boxes. This bundle also includes a 30 minute private online session with the artist of the cards! You can ask questions about the cards, request guided questions for you to consider, or get other insights from the creation process and energy put into the cards. The session should be scheduled within 90 days after receiving the cards. Spaces are limited and reserved for this purpose and timeframe. You will receive an email with calendar options to schedule when the decks are shipped. You may choose to have the session recorded if you wish. If you opt for that, you will receive a copy of the recording after the session. Deck 1 ~ Heart of Life: Leaning in to the Sweet... Leaning in to Life. This deck includes 52 cards with words and art that can be an encouraging tool, like a compass, as we explore, enjoy, and create our lives. Deck 2 ~ Soul Songs: Each card has a song or playlist that goes along with it. This deck includes 36 cards with words and art to Encourage our own Unique Soundtracks & Choices, Strengthen our Voices, Let our Hearts Sing and Dance with Life. Please click images to enlarge/clarify. (More photos in the longer product description below) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns]
The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here’s what one sweet soul had to say about these decks: “Oh Julia, Your inspiration cards are beautiful. They are absolutely delightful and exude such tremendous love energy… I am so grateful to have ordered the set. Your work is amazing. As a certified angel card reader, they are tools of my trade and I was honored to provide a client reading using the gorgeous deck today. Thank you for birthing these beauties into the world. May you bless many hearts as you have mine. Love, Janette” If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you. Remember, the private session should be scheduled within 90 days after receiving the cards.
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Private Session + Heart of Life Deck
Ahhh… isn’t it amazing how invigorating it can be to Take a Deep Breath of Life?! This deck includes 52 cards with words and art that can be an encouraging tool, like a compass, as we explore, enjoy, and create our lives. This bundle includes a 30 minute private online session with the artist of the cards! You can ask questions about the cards, request guided questions for you to consider, or get other insights from the creation process and energy put into the cards. The session should be scheduled within 90 days after receiving the cards. Spaces are limited and reserved for this purpose and timeframe. You will receive an email with calendar options to schedule when the deck is shipped. You may choose to have the session recorded if you wish. If you opt for that, you will receive a copy of the recording after the session. Please click images to enlarge/clarify.[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here’s what one sweet soul had to say about this deck: “It is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to curl up and pore over every card later tonight, and take the time to drink in the imagery. I can already tell that this deck is going to resonate with me, and will be accompanying me on my daily journeys.” ~ Wendy
If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you.
$55.00 Add to cart
Private Session + Soul Songs Deck
Tune In to Your Body, Heart, Mind & Soul often... This deck includes 36 cards with words and art to Encourage Your own Unique Soundtrack & Choices, Strengthen Your Voice, Let Your Heart Sing and Dance with Life. Each card has a song or playlist that goes along with it. This bundle includes a 30 minute private online session with the artist of the cards! You can ask questions about the cards, request guided questions for you to consider, or get other insights from the creation process and energy put into the cards. The session should be scheduled within 90 days after receiving the cards. Spaces are limited and reserved for this purpose and timeframe. You will receive an email with calendar options to schedule when the deck is shipped. You may choose to have the session recorded if you wish. If you opt for that, you will receive a copy of the recording after the session. Please click images to enlarge/clarify. [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The decks seemed to take on a life of their own as more words/ideas flowed forth sparked by the art. I’ve prayed and trust that the energy will be an encouraging blessing, worthwhile tool, and natural medicine (like laughter is good medicine!) to those that receive these. Here's what one sweet soul had to say about these decks: “Oh Julia, Your inspiration cards are beautiful. They are absolutely delightful and exude such tremendous love energy… I am so grateful to have ordered the set. Your work is amazing. As a certified angel card reader, they are tools of my trade and I was honored to provide a client reading using the gorgeous deck today. Thank you for birthing these beauties into the world. May you bless many hearts as you have mine. Love, Janette”
If you'd like to feature these in a local boutique, please contact me for a volume discount. Thank YOU so much for supporting self-published artists/authors like me! :) I’ll gladly ship internationally. Please contact me if your country does not already have a shipping option when adding to cart and I’ll add it! Thank you.
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