Finally some much needed time to get some journal work done and to relax for a moment! Of course I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked, but I’m learning not to complain about any free I have these days, it is what it is!  My age-old theory of living for the moment has taken on a completely new meaning-   so after my groovy friend reminded me that I had pushed my deadline (notorious of doing..   but then again I work better under pressure *wink) of getting this piece done for my inspire classes, I got this little file folder journal re-worked; with instructions and step-by-step images for a guide she’s putting together for the event. And, this was done in the course of 3-4hrs and with a great desire to catch up on sleep at the same time (not my best work). But, This was in much need of being re-created because the original was put together last summer.     -lol things change.  Anyway, it’s re-worked, and I didn’t miss my deadline by much    

I  was working on this, and I found myself using concepts and thoughts that I’ve used on other journal pages. Then it made me start thinking how things and people of your past   are amazingly still in your mind and come out through your art.. (you won’t understand by looking, but I know it’s there J; hint- the taped ‘wing’ on the cover). This mini journal just focuses on me and mine. At this pt.     I really love using dyes and alcohol inks. you can do so much with them. and, I really like the fact that they’re so versatile and can be used untraditionally-.  For example, I dropped some alcohol ink onto one of the pages, and instead of using the blending solution to move it around, I threw water in the mix and moved it around with my hands. I like the appearance I get when I tape transfer on top of wet acrylic. SMUDGE! Also on the images of the boys these aren’t supposed to be ‘perfect’ photo images! I printed these with the intention of doing a tape transfer, and decided to do this little flip-thing. I folded the image in half and then taped over it with packing tape, making sure there was excess along the edges to attach the image to the page. I framed the image with masking tape (SURPRISE)!!! and acrylic. Now the image flips back-forth so you can see both of my manchildren. I’m sure I’ll play with this mini journal more before the event because I have more thoughts and ideas, but, it will have to wait. No time at the moment.

I wanted to share something that was said to me recently     one of my bro’s coaching friends came up to my ‘part time’ job a few nights ago and I was talking to him and his wife and then he says I wanted to tell you something.   He told me that he had googled my bro’s name one night and he found my typepad.  he said I’m just a baseball guy, I know nothing about ART, but I want say your work impacted me, and I wanted you to know that!     that was pretty cool to me.

I’ve done a little blogging here/there, and I’m loving the St.Valentine’s that I’m seeing, it’s not  in me this year. no ‘tattoo’ valentines! *wink, so not making any myself.

Ok.

Wrestling districts this weekend. 

L8R

Comments

[Lee]

You girl are an inspiration to me everyday. I wanna create like that when I grow up. ;)
Luv ya. xoxo

[kendra]

Just found your blog within the last week or 2 and so glad I did! I still look you up in my old Making Memories books for inspiration. It's nice to know I can come here and see more good stuff!

[Seth]

Another great journal. It is truly inspiring what you can put together in just a few hours. And, as always, love the grungy and distressed look.

[sarah the kiwigirl]

Love it, the yellow makes the whole thing pop, as always you are such an inspiration!

[Carolyne]

i would love to get inside your head...what really baffles me is just how you get started on a piece. something like these journals ain't something you can teach really, they seem to come from within...i get that but I would really love to know how one gets it. you know how much i LOVE all that you do. you just amaze me girl.....hugs.

[Roben-Marie]

I just want to tell you how much your work inspires me! I want to linger and look and take it all in. You are truly blessed with talent! Thanks so much for giving of yourself and sharing! Roben-Marie :)

[katie]

hi,
i just discovered your art/blog - wonderfully juicy work, i love it!

[Rocket]

You will always be my ROCK STAR!
Love the pieces Steph!
-Rock on-