T Tuesday: art journal edition

I’m linking up once again with Elizabeth for T stands for Tuesday.

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We did and everyone stayed healthy…hooray! I was worried with all the influenza and viruses around leading up to the holiday break.

I feel like I’m finally back in a creative place mentally so it was so cool that this was the tag on my Yogi tea bag today. “A relaxed mind is a creative mind.”

I find that I’m drawn to my art zone…now if I could get myself to organize it, I’d be set!

I’m continuing to plug away at the last few pages in my journal.

Playing with texture and bold color on these pages.

These pages had a more subdued feel…pastel like. Makes me think of Easter.

The words hadn’t dried completely before I closed the book. Make a joyful noise!!! got smudged. Darn pigment ink.

Well, we’ve got a birthday to celebrate today… Mini-me turns 12!! She’s getting so grown up! She is having a friend sleepover so I’m sure there will be a couple tired girls tomorrow…yikes.

What are you doing today??

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201412/22

Back to art journaling

It has been a while since I’ve worked in my art journals. I was worried that my muse may have disappeared….but I found her.

I once again grabbed some scraps from around me to create this page. Some suede from a coat I cut up to make a book and some RenFest bags, tea stained lace curtain scrap and some book page flowers I was experimenting with the other day.

I’m nearly done with this journal as well. I think maybe I can squeeze 3 perhaps 4 more pages out of it. I already have my next journal picked out….and an idea for another. I love the freedom art journaling affords. No theme. No boundaries. Just a place to express and experiment.

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201411/23

They had charm

Another day of playing…well, not the whole day…not even close.

Today I worked my white journal. It’s getting pretty full. I’m definitely going to need to remove some more pages.

I’m continuing my love affair with pattern envelopes. The old images are simply wonderful.

I’ve also been going crazy with the washi tape. I finally got out my new dispenser…purchased last year about this time and hidden for Christmas…then forgotten. Nice. I got mine at Costco for WAY less $$ than Amazon has it listed.

I kept with the sewing theme and used a bit of a very old measuring tape as an accent. The sunburst was an unused piece from a graduation card that has been floating around on my desk for quite some time. Never throw anything away! No, don’t listen to me…things need to be tossed otherwise you’ll end up getting a dumpster or two next time you move.

I also broke out the dimensional paint for some texture and bling. I had it out for J to decorate a mask for school. They are reenacting the masquerade ball from Romeo and Juliet in his English class.

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201411/19

Art journal shenanigans

Having a bit of fun in my door journal today. Nov 19 2014 Bits and pieces….accumulation. Found text. Paint, pens and stamps. Ah, the fun and freedom in creating.

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201411/10

A day of firsts

For the first time in a very long time…since August I think…I created an art journal page.

I noticed after completion that my color scheme is leaning toward Christmas. It must be that we are getting our first snowfall this season. They say it’s going to be a big one too!

Little J was supposed to leave on her first overnight field trip this morning but they postponed due to weather. It will be interesting to see how they deal with the disruption.

I’ve already shoveled the driveway once and I know it’s only the first of many.

This also is the first blog post that wasn’t a T stands for Tuesday post in quite sometime. I’m getting back on track…hopefully.

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201408/30

Every free moment

This color combo is one of my all time favorites. The polka dots add a vintage feel to it.

I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment from this Dove wrapper.

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201408/26

T Tuesday: play it cool edition

Good morning! Welcome to T stands for Tuesday!

I missed last week but I’m back and ready to show you another journal page. Art journals seem to be my major creative outlet these days.

I got a little crazy with the colors on this one. Wild and messy yet soft and subtle. Really I threw every I had at hand at this one. Painted then torn book pages, washi tape, India ink and even an envelope seal sticker. Then I found the words…

It fit my mood. I was creating in a chaotic manner…freeing my mind. The words made me think of being a teen and goofing around…then all of a sudden an authority figure comes into view. Play it cool… Or was that just me? *grin*

Speaking of playing it cool…

We were lucky to have one last dip in the neighbors pool before school starts next Tuesday! Sunday was a hot and sticky day…perfect for some splashing and an adult beverage.