Thinking about this month’s book review “On Purpose” prompted this bookart project: 10 Things You Already Know. We have so much wisdom inside us already, that it’s easy to overlook. So here’s a way to make a physical reminder!

Since the previous project – How To Be Blue – was such a hit, let’s continue with a colour theme…

While my examples are less about purpose and rather homilies to live by, you can choose what ten things you want to keep front and centre in your mind. And assign a colour to each phrase.

You’ll need:

• A wide strip of thick paper (I’ve used a 14cm high strip of cartridge paper that’s 42cm wide. Roughly 6 inches by 16 inches)

• Something to write with

• 10 colours

Step by step:

Fold your strip into six even-ish sections. Start by folding in half.

I guestimated. So can you.

Then divide the top half into thirds.

Ready to do the other side?

The front and back sides are the covers.

Add the title now.

And ‘the blurb.’

Then number the inner pages 1 – 10. I’ve got 1 – 6 on one side, and 7 – 10 on the other.

My first truth to live by is: The harder you work the luckier you get. And the second is: Keep learning

Here’s three and four: Come back to the breath. You can do anything but you can’t do everything.

And seven and eight: Need a shift? Move your body. People smile back.

Six and seven not pictured: Take a brolly and it won’t rain. You can be right or you can be happy.

Finally: Stay curious. Be kind

I’m going to put this where I can see it!

What have you written in yours?

And will you send it to someone? Or keep it?

The coloured pencils are Faber Castell Jumbo Grip and Stabilo ‘Woody’. The fountain pen is by Ferris Wheel Press, from Meticulous Ink.