Choosing an Art Journal
I have tried out my share of different types of art journals. Some have been an old book, or ledger, or even a magazine,… or my own homemade journals, but in this post I am going to focus on my favorite purchased … Continued
Art Journal Prompt
Sometimes it’s just not worth the trouble…. What are some things you waste time worrying about? Things that rob you of the joy you could be having? In my book turned art journal, I list a couple of things that … Continued
on blaming…. says me
My latest art journal page! I can’t decide if I like the blobby red line down the left side of the page, or if I should go back and “straighten” it up… What do you think?
Graduation Smash Book
I recently gave personalized smash books as graduation gifts. Besides the usual assortment of papers and fun accessories, I included more personal items like favorite colors and photographs. That is what I love about the binder system, it is so … Continued
Says Me…
Another page from my “says me” observations on life. “Don’t be so hard nosed and thick skinned that your heart can’t make itself known.” Our protective armor can so easily become our prison don’t you think?
“And now here is my secret…”
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret, it is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Pondering, a Mother’s Day message from my art journal
I am always drawn to these words written about Mary, the mother of Jesus. There was a woman with much to think about! But as mothers, we can identify can’t we? Lots of pondering happens as Mothers. From the exhausting, … Continued
Gratitude – from the art journal
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
“I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.” Vincent Van Gogh Whew! anyone else feel like they are on a constant learning curve? It seems like every time I turn around … Continued
Look for the Possibilities… Art Journal style
Another page out of my art journal. This year I have been recording some of my own “truisms”, as designated by the ‘says me’ in the corner. They are an informal look at my philosophy on life and faith, put … Continued