Doodles of Inspiration: Mou Saha

Hi, I'm Mou Saha, contributing writer for Creating Keepsakes magazine and an instructor at Big Picture Classes. My scrapbooking journey began when I saw my first issue of CK in March 2004.. first, I became a subscriber, then a contributor, dream team member and eventually contributing writer. I love to make layouts about my children and our everyday life. I love to experiment, particularly with mixed media techniques. There's something I do in every layout I make-I hand write my journaling as it is the most personal part of my scrapbooks. I also design for 7 Gypsies, Anna Griffin, Faber-Castell Design Memory Crafts, Glitz Design, and October Afternoon. I am from India and currently live in Tampa, Florida with my husband, two kiddos and our newest addition, Brave the puppy. I'm loving every minute of this creative journey. {Aarathi Says: Mou blogs over at http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.in/. I took a wonderful journalling class with Mou over at Big Picture Classes and I so love scrapbooking thanks to her! Thanks Mou, LOVE your Doodle!! }

Your favorite doodle of all time:

I don't have one particular favorite doodle. Sometimes I just doodle a word, or a flower or just about anything. I rarely repeat a doodle exactly.

How do you stay creative and mindful in your day-to-day life? 

I have made art a part of my daily life. Whether I'm writing an article for a magazine, blogging, designing a workshop, or just having fun with my children, I try to make something each day.

Your favorite quote: 

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."-Theodore Roosevelt

How do you deal with overwhelming emotions (intense joy, sorrow, anger, indignation, etc)?: 

I keep art journals where I can process my emotions and get a better perspective of things.

Tips for readers to stay creative and mindful in the face of stress on one hand and boredom on the other: 

Whether you sing or dance or draw or do needlework, just do something that you like and focus on it... slowly it will ease your stress.

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