Friday, November 6

More From Journalfest






This is the journal I prepared to take to Journalfest.  It has a picture of my grandma on the front because she is one of my greatest inspirations.  The following pages were done on the second day in Tracy Bunkers class.  What fun to play with layers of gesso, paint, paper, fabric, stamps, etc!







The first day's class was Traci Bautista's "Graffiti Insriptions" where we learned many techniques with paint to create layers and layers of interesting texture.  We also learned to make our own free-form stamps with craft foam and monoprints with overhead projector transparencies.







And after creating our fantastic canvases, we ripped them up to create a fun and funky journal.  Mine holds all my trades, evidence, and memories from Journalfest.




My last day at Journalfest was spent in a writing workshop with Stephanie Lee.  What a breath of fresh air that was!








Friday, October 30

Keeping Promises


I promised in my post on December 6 of last year that I would post photos of the finished hat I was getting ready to start knitting.  It is suddenly sad to me that this much time has gotten away from me.  I've made a promise to myself to spend more time doing the things that bring me joy and to slow down and savor my wonderful life.  So here's to promises.  Pictures of finished hats, and a return to blogging, knitting, sewing, writing, loving, laughing, living...
The promised finished product.  Maybe Julia will decide she likes hats this year... or not

A bonnet made from a recycled wool sweater and corduroy skirt

In honor of Journalfest... potholder journals

A Bo Peep skirt made from a recycled pillowcase

Wednesday, October 28

I'm Back!

It's been too long.  I have stayed away from my blog for so long now, it seems a lifetime ago.  I just returned from a beautiful few days in Port Townsend, WA and now I am truly reinspired!  It just takes a short time surrounded by wonderfully creative people and the juices begin to flow again.  I must stay focused though. So many new techniques to try, so many new things to learn! I understand now why so many people go to the Northwest to find their creative muse.  What a supremely beautiful place!


The views from Fort Worden State Park are incredible! This place will forever call to me.  A big thank you to Teesha and Tracy Moore for the first ever Journalfest!  You can check them out at
http://www.teeshamoore.com/ and http://www.zettiology.com/
I've learned so much.  Now, I must honor it all by continuing my creative journey.

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