Dreamer

I am a DREAMER. 

Last August when I discovered the Mondo Beyondo eCourse, I knew it was for me.  Due to several circumstances, the timing wasn’t great. Financially for instance.  But I knew somehow, some way I would have to get in on the ‘Mondo Beyondo’ goodness.

Flash forward a few months later to December. I knew the next session of Mondo Beyondo was starting in January. I made up my mind that no matter what, I was going to take it.  It would be my Christmas gift to me.  One evening, while I was popping around online, I followed a link from twitter that mentioned a Mondo Beyondo give away at the amazing Design Mom blog only to discover Gabrielle had been hosting a whole week of giveaways. 

I posted my heartfelt comment on the giveaway post and said a little prayer.  I’m guessing you know the rest of the story; I WON!  I won a spot in the January session, out of hundreds of women!  Awesome!

January came and I took the course.  It was everything I imagined it would be, and more.  Part of the course asked you to write a ‘Mondo Beyondo’ dream list.  So I did.  I wrote it inside the journal pictured in  the image above.  I then tore out the page and tucked it away.  ‘sigh’

One of the items on my list was to be here. Right here on this blog. And here I am.

I have to say, many of my dreams are unfolding, right before my eyes.  I am truly blessed.  It’s amazing what happens when you put your biggest dreams out there...it really does work.

In honour of dreaming, I created a little Photoshop tutorial video to share. It's over on my blog. I like to call it ‘dreamifying’. You can also click HERE to download a printable pdf of my ‘dreamer’ tags because we all need to be reminded to dream sometimes.

I would love to see your dreamy images or perhaps you have a dream story you would like to share. 

Image and words courtesy of Honorary Sister/Guest Blogger/Dreamer Kim Klassen.

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Hello Giveaway! (no, you're not dreaming)

It’s random giveaway time again from our friends at Hello Canvas.

Leave a comment here between now and Thursday at midnight and you could win a 20X24 canvas of your photo of choice from Hello Canvas. Hello!

Comments

[Vanessa]

such an inspiring post... thanks for putting your dreams out there!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4624256684/in/set-72157607454214429/

[Beverly]

what a lovely dream come true Kim! Congrats! Love your dream tag! everything you do is so awesome Kim!

[alisa joy]

wow! just wow. it's an inspiration to keep dreaming even when the dream seems so impractical. more importantly, it's a reminder to do more than just dream...it's a reminder to keep chasing those dreams!

thank you!

[Dani]

Aww! What a great story!

[Marcie]

A testament to how dreams do come true!!
Here's my little bit of dreamy for today:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1196

[giftsofthejourney (Elizabeth Harper)]

I love it when dreams come true!

My day dreams were a bit sad yesterday ...

http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2010/06/08/comfort-in-the-dark-or-what-waits-in-the-light/

I'm looking for better space today. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Lynn]

Very Cool! Congrats Kim, on your wishes come true!
I must be off to check my library of pics to choose the best one for a canvas (in the event I win of course).

:)

[Heather Campbell]

I hope to win!

[Carolyn]

Hope I'm lucky!

[Meg - Tea & Brie]

What a great post. Thank you for reminding me to dream big and take a chance :) xoxo

[Robyn]

So pretty. Nice tutortial also.

[Keri Always]

I plan on dreaming today, while I mow my yard. Also, my photography is my dream-time. :)

[Jessica]

can't wait to check out the dreamy tutorial!

[DawnS]

I took the Mondo Beyondo class and LOVED it! I'm still leaving "hope notes" for people to find :)

[marina]

Congratulations for your dream come true!!! and thank you for this post reminding me to keep dreaming!!! and for the tutorial, I would love to use your suggestions! also because I love the result on your photo!!!

[s.patel]

so great of you to share that story!! very inspiring!

[Christinellen]

Loved your story.... I need to start writing down my dreams!

[lucy]

yay kim! how great to see you on shutter sisters. so glad your dream came true.

[stacy a]

thanks for sharing!

[Becky Sue]

Good for you making your dreams come true! I'm not a dreamer and currently working hard to make sure my children don't inherit this from me!

[Courtney]

Very inspirational! Very dreamy photo!

[Chris]

Awesome...proof dreams can unfold and come true!

[claudia]

wow, congrats Kim! This inspires me to keep going for my own dreams and to remember how truly blessed I already am :) Watched your tutorial, thank you, always helpful to see how others work their ps magic! Here's my dreaminess from yesterday, though a little moody, but that's what the day was like :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4683775843/

[Julie]

WOW...I just found this site, and I am so excited! My son is going to be a senior this year, and oh would this canvas be so special. I can't wait to keep exploring...I love photography, just not so good at it! Thanks!

[marcy]

putting ourselves "out there" is always the scariest part (atleast for me) and the first step towards making our dreams come true..congrats on making that happen

[kelly]

Oh Kim, congratulations!! I remember first finding you on shutter sisters daily click!! :) How fun to come full circle.
Isn't it fun to win?! I know it was awesome fo me to win YOUR textures! Thank you for sharing your ideas, dreams, and art! <3
Kelly

[Kate.S @ Little House]

If it weren\t for dreaming where would we be? :) Thanks for the reminder...

[red or gray]

Kim ..it is you ..right here my friend ..your story touched me and made me smile...i am going off to watch your tutorial and look at the lovely tags ..blessings to a true artist

me .. dreaming .. writing .. resting

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammymom/4684266460/

[Hannah]

Oh, a canvas... that would be fun!

[Erin Faye]

Ooooh I want a canvas print! And I will definetly be checking out Mondo Beyondo!
Thanks!

[Wendy]

Congratulations Kim!!! And for anyone who is reading this comment, that hasn't visited Kim's blogs - you must! And take her courses - you'll learn all of her secrets (well, probably not all - it's like the my grandmother's chicken soup recipe - I know she's left the one secret ingredient out . . . sigh!).

[Sherralee]

I'm so happy for you Kim. I love your textures and am dreaming of taking your courses in the future and doing more with textures. Dream big, dream on!

[Lee-Ann]

fingers crossed!

[Secret Agent Mama - Mishelle Lane]

What a wonderful post!! Would love a canvas from Hello Canvas!!

[pati]

Thank you for the download. I love the "Dreamer" tags. Your story was inspiring. Hope your dreams continue to manifest in your life.

[Elizabeth]

LOVE this! I love the dream tag.

[lauren]

Thanks Kim. Great post!

[AnnGeeDee]

I read a great quote lately about dreams that really spoke to me. It said, "Stop hitting the snooze button on your ideas. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." I need to stop waiting for something to happen and start making things happen.

[Lynda]

What a lovely entry. Those dreamer tags are awesome! Thanks!

[karen]

I just received two canvas prints from Hello Canvas and they are absoulutely DREAMY! Would love to win another.

[Mira]

Awesome kim! the universe has amazing ways of presenting the plate when you step up to it!

[joey]

I have many mini dreams right now, but they'll have to wait while I'm living the big dream at home with 4 little boys.

[beverlylynn]

Beautiful tags! :0)

[FireMom]

Oh, downloading the tags for sure. Thanks for sharing your story. I love dreaming. :)

[Debbie E]

Dreamer indeed and look at you go. Im sad to say since my divorce many years ago I havent gotten my dream back.But recently im noticing with my 16 yr,,we have many big dreams for her. She just got accepted to be a photographer on the yearbook staff and asked to use my big camera and for me to teach her. That is a dream I wasnt dreaming for but so love. She is helping me get my dreams back,first hers,then ill work on some for me :)

[Jami]

Thanks for the inspiration! I'm trying to remember that my dreams are important too - sometimes we have to remember to facilitate the reality of our own and not just everyone elses.

[AppleTree]

Love this...

[Tracie]

Nice post today.

[Bridge]

thanks for the inspiration today! i always struggle with putting myself "out there". thanks for the dreams. xo

[Kristin]

Yay! Good for you, Kim!