I currently teach online classes at Big Picture Scrapbooking, a wonderfully supportive online classroom dedicated to living a creative life. Below are a sampling of some of my current offerings.
Wellness Journey
Let's face it. We all struggle with balance. Still, balance IS possible when we consider that balance doesn't mean that everything is present in equal amounts, as if we are weighing happiness or food portions on a scale. Rather, balance means that everything is as it should be to create a healthy and abundant life. This means that sometimes the scales will tip in favor of one part of your life on some days (like when there's a deadline at work) and other parts of your life on other days (like when you have a cold). It's all about setting intentions and creating a successful environment where you and your health can *thrive*. That means starting with a healthy attitude toward your body. <gasp> Yep, that's right. I said a healthy attitude toward your body! Forget that you aren't as svelte as the cover model on your favorite magazine. Life's not about that (and believe me, there's a bunch of airbrushing going on to get those fabulous cover shots anyway)! Your body serves you well in so many aspects of your life, so let's celebrate and improve what we have. If you've ever struggled in starting AND following through with a fitness program, then this workshop is for you. If you are a seasoned exerciser but have hit a plateau or are still seeking more out of life, this class will give you plenty of inspiration to live a more balanced life.
In this eight-week workshop, we will take the first steps towards a life-long commitment to wellness. We'll set goals and create a fitness and wellness plan that will *work* for you. And don't think I've forgotten all about our love for PAPER! I wouldn't do that!
Lisa Cohen returns to Big Picture Scrapbooking as a personal trainer, a nutrition counselor, a wellness and lifestyle advisor, and scrapbooker ALL wrapped into ONE. Join us as we document our wellness journey in an inspiring mini-album along the way. Each week, Lisa will introduce a new wellness project that will allow you time to acclimate before adding the next topic to your wellness repertoire. You will also receive guidance and support with weekly thought-provoking journaling ideas, photography prompts, layout inspiration, and monthly chats.
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Lisa's class includes:
Pre-class handout, journaling templates, and an audio message to help you prepare for class, available in the classroom upon registration
Colorful handouts with step-by-step instructions for wellness-related projects
Weekly digital and hybrid layout templates
Video tutorials to show you how to use the quickpage and layered templates using Photoshop Elements
Strength training exercise video clips
Weekly printable recipes to include in your mini album (starting in week 2)
Labeled and blank folder tabs to help keep your mini-album organized
Realistic advice on making wellness part of your daily routine
Photography, layout, and journaling prompts to document your wellness journey
Food journal and fitness log pages designed by me exclusively for this class
Live chats with me -- and email access, too!
- Private message board that includes daily check-ins for interaction with me and your fellow students
Reminder emails when the classroom is updated - and so you don't miss a chat!
Private gallery where you can share your work and view the work of classmates
Voice messages from me available as streaming audio, downloadable mp3 files, as well as audio transcripts
Weekly welcome messages in the classroom from me
Resource section with links that extend the topics covered for further reading and browsing (including some of my favorite flavorful and healthy recipes!)
Master supply list with live links to product resources
The start of a life-long wellness commitment!
Daily Essentials
Let's get down to basics. YOUR basics: the little things that you use and need everyday. Do you need coffee and email every morning? Do you wonder what your grandma considered to be "her essentials" at your age? Your favorite things are so important, not only because they tell a rich and vibrant story about your life right now, but because they are also an opportunity for connection with other generations. In this popular workshop you will create a customized 4" x 6" mini-album (and optional bonus layout) that identifies and celebrates the little things that get you through each day. For four weeks, we will focus on items and rituals that help us get ready to face the world and bring us daily comfort. This is the opportunity to capture, right now, the delicious details that are very unique to YOU!
Traditional scrapbookers will love the mini-album project design. Scrapbookers interested in experimenting with hybrid techniques (where we combine the best of your computer with the best of traditional scrapbooking) or those interested in trying digital scrapbooking will find the guidance they need to get started, because this class will provide step-by-step video instructions, including on-screen demonstrations, for both a hybrid mini-album and a digital mini-album. Seasoned digital scrapbookers will the love the mini-album that is already designed and ready for your photos and journaling! This class is perfect for those ready to try something new and take their scrapbooking to the next level.
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This class includes:
- Weekly voice messages from Lisa to get you motivated (available as streaming audio, downloadable MP3 files, and transcripts)
- Master supply list with live links to product resources
- Daily Essential discovery worksheet to help you gather YOUR essentials
- Colorful step-by-step instructions for each weekly lesson
- Five video tutorials
- Bonus layout sketch and downloadable digital quick-page template
- Five exclusive full-color digital quick-page templates designed by Lisa to use in the creation of your mini-album*
- Four exclusive full-color hybrid quick-page templates designed by Lisa to use in the creation of your mini-album*
- Private posting gallery to share your work and view the creations of your classmates
- Private class message board
- Live chat with Lisa
- Email access to Lisa
Getting Started: Introduction to Digital Memory Keeping
Our memories are not perfect. Even if we have great memories, the details of the stories behind our pictures typically become a little bit fuzzy after just a few weeks. Taking pictures helps to preserve our memories, but I'd like to show you how I use my computer to help me capture those things that matter - big and small.
Combining some special photos with recorded memories and thoughts onto a digital memory page creates something lasting and one-of-a-kind. Using the computer as a tool in this digital memory keeping process is efficient, cost-effective, liberating, and FUN! Technology frees us from the feeling of "not enough": not creative enough, not good enough, not enough money for supplies, not enough time. Digital memory keeping is clutter-free and cost-effective, with many materials available for free -- and I'll show you my favorite sources for these supplies.
So come see what all the excitement is about as I share with you the advantages of digital memory keeping, demonstrate my memory keeping workflow, and connect you to some of my favorite digital scrapbooking links. I hope you'll join me as I introduce you to digital memory keeping! And this class is a FREE DOWNLOAD! Click here for more information.
This class includes:
a voice message from me to get you motivated (available as streaming audio, downloadable MP3 files, and transcripts)
colorful handout
email access to me
Personalizing Digital Greeting Cards
Personalized digital greeting cards are a great way to send a message to friends and family as you showcase photos that you want to share. The small gesture of a thoughtful card made for someone you love instantly reminds us of those connections, regardless of time or distance. A digital card personalized by YOU will become a keepsake saved for years, and maybe even generations.
In Personalizing Digital Greeting Cards, you will learn how to add your photos to exclusive digital card templates created just for this class, all without the mess of traditional paper card making supplies. Three digital templates will be provided in this class so you can personalize your own birthday, holiday, and "thinking of you" cards. If you're eager to create a single card, a set of holiday cards for everyone on your list, or give a set of custom note cards to the special people in your life, then I invite you to join me as I makes the world of digital greeting card design easy and accessible!
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This class includes:
a voice message from me to get you motivated (available as streaming audio, downloadable MP3 files, and transcripts)
step-by-step online video tutorial
colorful handout
three digital card templates designed by me for multiple card variations
email access to me
private posting gallery to share your work with other students
Personalizing a Digital Scrapbooking Page
Are you ready to enter the world of digital scrapbooking? I am thrilled to introduce you to the exciting world of digital memory keeping. Join me and take the first step toward creating a budding library of digital memory pages.
In this class, perfect for both beginner scrapbookers and beginner digital scrapbookers, you will discover the benefits of digital scrapbooking as you personalize a two-page layout using your photos and my custom-made templates. I will encourage you to add your own thoughts and memories to the page, because your words make your photos come to life!
I have created online video tutorials and a comprehensive handout, so each step of the way is easy to understand and achieve. We'll start by getting organized, then we'll go on to page customization: from opening your own photos in Photoshop Elements to building your page using the templates, then saving your work for uploading, sharing, and printing. If you decide to make more pages, I have included links to my favorite digital scrapbooking resources, too!
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This class includes:
a voice message from me to get you motivated (available as streaming audio, downloadable MP3 files, and transcripts)
step-by-step online video tutorials
colorful step-by-step handout
two versions of a two-page layout template designed by me
email access to me
private posting gallery to share your work with other students
A Banner Day
Wouldn't it be great to feel inspired to scrapbook and to live more artfully each day? Surrounding yourself with creative words and colors that make you truly happy can have an amazing effect on your energy and the quality of your day. It's time to create a place of your own even if you don't have a lot of room or a formal space.
Grab a few photos that make you smile, your favorite papers, and some ribbon and get ready to create a one-of-a-kind banner. This is great for carving out a special space of your own, the entryway in your home, or even as a gift for a beloved friend. Ensure that every day is a banner day with this handmade home-décor project that is sure to enliven any room.
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This class includes:
a voice message from Lisa to get you motivated (available as streaming audio, downloadable MP3 files, and transcripts)
complete supply list
colorful step-by-step instructions for multiple project variations
templates to get you started
email access to me
- private posting gallery to share your work with other students
