SP Wednesday, musings...

Decided to play in my journal today after pulling a few photos out to do a SP entry. I keep the photos simple and cheap for my journals - inkjet on plain paper, nothing fancy. I do admit that I'm not one for self-portraits and so they are a bit of a challenge for me.

However, I'm on a mission right now to try out at least 1 or 2 new journaling ideas each week leading up to the Mixed Media Journaling class I'm teaching here locally in July. I want to have some solid techniques to share with my students.


'self-portrait', 10x10 journal

Evolution of the page: I'm always amazed when a page starts to come to life on its own, especially when I have nothing particular in mind for it. I have been very introspective lately and pondering many things so that's why I think those past, present, future 'balloons' popped up. The white blocks were stenciled in and are perfect for adding text, I'll get to that another day...

Why don't you join us over at Misty Mawn's blog for her SP wednesdays? I'm finally getting in on this weekly challenge - only took me three months to get around to it :>

Have a great week y'all!

Fresh bud of Hope & Published (!)

"When the world says, "Give up," hope whispers, "Try it one more time." - anon

Feeling so uninspired lately with preparing to relocate and all the details involved. I decided to take some time out and get outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, camera in hand. I found a spot to sit and be still......to just listen to the quietness of the air and the cheerful chirping of birds. I snapped a pic of this citrusy, green bud bursting forth....unfurling it's vulnerable, naked self to the world.... makes me feel small in the grand scheme of things but also gives me a sense of hope.

I haven't had much time to sketch, paint or be creative, blah blah blah - I don't want to sound like I'm whining [much] so I'll get to my news :)

I've just found out that a few of my handmade cards, which I designed for a new line I've created (and available in my Etsy shop soon) have been selected for publication in an upcoming book, tentatively titled: 1000 Handmade Greetings by international publisher, Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books. They are on the way to the publishers for a photo shoot (!!!)



Pre-order at Amazon.com

Here's a sneak peek at one of my cards, stay tuned for more details on this publication....