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    Pages have landed in Cyprus

    October 12, 2011 - By 

    I’ve been anxiously awaiting confirmation that the package I sent to Cath in Cyprus had arrived safely.  I was getting very worried even though the post office assured me that things can get tied up in customs from time to time. 
    Cath is another member of the colors swap I’ve been particpating in over the last few months.
    Her colors were yellow and black. Not my usual fair but that’s where the challenge lies. 

                                                                             

     The photos are not the best…I can’t remember why anymore but alas…once they are sent off there isn’t much chance for retakes.

                                                                                   

     This one is a kalidescope that I made from 
    a photo of a marigold.
    These black eyed susans are from my in-laws garden.
    Thanks to Elizabeth 
    for the awesome yellow handmade paper!!

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    Art journal

    September 29, 2011 - By 
    After being inspired by The Art Journal Workshop, I started work on the inside pages.
    I found the book that I disassembled for the covers at a thrift store quite a while ago. When I got it I hadn’t realized that all the pages were glossy which doesn’t work very well for altering.
    I still loved the covers and knew I’d use them
    in some way.
    The inside pages are recycled cardboard from cereal type boxes. I obsessively save them to use as substrate for so many different projects. The pages are all a uniform height but the width is very random. I felt this might give the journal an interesting look.
    So far, I’ve slathered leftover paint from other projects on a few pages and completed one from scraps on my table.

    The journalling reads:
    Forget the darkness behind you. 
    Turn your face towards the sun and bloom.

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    Awesome book

    September 14, 2011 - By 
    I just had to share my excitement about this book I checked out from the library! 
    I have major art journal envy of those who do it so well. I just haven’t been able to set myself free enough to do it I guess. 
    I feel like this book can help me.
    It’s definitely going on my wish list…
    It’s fully of step by step photos for some great background techniques.

    Tip and tricks…

    By the way…
    I’m not being compensated in any way shape or form by anyone. I’m sure that Traci Bunkers doesn’t have a clue who I am nor do the publishers of this book.
    Just wanted you to know that before I went any further.

    I’ve gotten inspired.
    First I did a quick, no thought page
    in a practice book.
    Not bad…not great but I’m working at it.

    I’ve got an idea in mind for a bunch of recycled cardboard as well.
    Just working on getting it prepped with my horrible gesso. I say horrible because it is some lame off brand and it’s so watery.
    Live and learn then buy the good stuff.