{Every Life Has a Story}

Art journaling...

2012-02-22T14:11:38Z

FORWARD - 9 x 12

Hello! I've been spending a lot of time in the studio lately. Now that it is more functional and I have my favorite supplies in reach, I actually want to work in there. I used to open the door and look at the mess and just turn around. One of my goals for this year is to schedule time to work and not just wait for moments of inspiration and so far I can tell that I am more productive.

For this journal page, I went back to my roots and used the darker colors, or jewel tones.

Have a blessed day!

Goodies Used

Canson Journal	Pilot Pen	Needlepoint Canvas	Giant Circle Stencils	Punchanella	Adirondack Lettuce Colorwash
Adirondack Colorwash Wild Plum	Adirondack Butterscotch Colorwash	SEI Turquiose	Liquitex PA Yellow Orange Azo	Radiant Rain Key Lime	Lettering Guide Stencils
SEI Tumble Tie Dye Charcoal	India Ink	Golden Cobalt Teal	Radiant Rain Ginger Flower

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Art Journal Peek...

2012-02-21T06:00:24Z

1. Art Journal Peek, 2. Art Journal Peek, 3. Art Journal Peek, 4. Art Journal Peek

Instagram in review...

2012-02-20T05:18:13Z

1. Art Table View, 2. Art Supplies, 3. Art Table View, 4. Pens and Pencil, 5. My Favorite Paint Brush, 6. Fabric Flower Rug, 7. After Dinner Yum!, 8. Remnants, 9. Pretty Bottles, 10. Knob, 11. West Elm Bottles, 12. Anthro Dishes, 13. Working..., 14. Pens, 15. Colored Pencils, 16. Paint and Pen, 17. Time to Make Stuff, 18. Flower Pillow, 19. Light, 20. Affirmations, 21. Finishing Touches, 22. Pretty Palette, 23. Doily Wall in Urban Outfitters, 24. Art Table View

Art journal love...

2012-02-18T06:00:36Z

REACH art journal page - 9 x 12

Happy Saturday!

If you saw my art journal peek on Thursday, then you might recognize parts of this art journal page. One of my favorite things to use is that wonderful, inky paper that is on my work surface. This page was covered with inky paper and then I added some other paper scraps, doodles and painted tags. I stamped one of the tags with a new stamp from Journal Girl and then journaled to finish the page.

Have a blessed day!

GOODIES USED

Golden Nickel Azo Gold	Golden Cobalt Teal	Golden Acrylic Green Gold	Punchanella	Pilot Pen
SEI Neon Lime Green	Adirondack Colorwash Stream	Adirondack Colorwash Wild Plum	Adirondack Lettuce Colorwash	Reach Rubber Stamp
Giant Circle Stencils	Adirondack Butterscotch Colorwash	Radiant Rain Sunburst	Liquitex Modeling Paste	Canson Journal

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Friday Fill-Ins...

2012-02-17T05:05:18Z

And...here we go!

1. Finally, I have my studio organized and functional.
2. Not drinking coffee every day sure takes some getting used to!
3. Dad says: enjoy each day because time goes by so quickly, especially when you get older.
4. Little Marie is my favorite nick name for "me" that my husband uses.
5. It took a long time, but now I own the first three movies in the Twilight saga.
6. While working in my studio, I create the biggest messes though I wouldn't have it any other way.
7. And as for the weekend, today I'm looking forward to going to the doctor to get some relief from this sinus pain, tomorrow my plans include dinner club with friends and Sunday, I want to relax!

Join in HERE!

Art Journal Peek...

2012-02-16T14:18:01Z

Full page will be posted soon!

Mixed Media Magnets...

2012-02-14T20:11:43Z

GOODIES I USED

Golden Acrylic Green Gold	Wite Out Shake 'n Squeeze Pen	Pilot Pen	Derwent	Clouds
Bliss	Fly Stamp	Water Brush	Circle Explosion	Punchanella
Golden Cobalt Teal	Liquitex PA Yellow Orange Azo	Wish	SEI Neon Lime Green	Radiant Rain Teal Zircon
Adirondack Lettuce Colorwash	Radiant Rain Key Lime	Adirondack Butterscotch Colorwash	SEI Neon Lime Green	SEI Turquiose
Golden Nickel Azo Gold	Fish Scales Stencil	Pomegranate Stencil

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Open your eyes...

2012-02-13T08:00:53Z

I am on a journey...it is a bit scary and exciting at the same time. It reminds me of the first time I experienced a zip line. I was scared and almost backed out but my girlfriend had me at the front of the line and was going to push me if I didn't make the jump on my own. I closed me eyes and willed myself to leap. "Open your eyes," I heard as I began to lean forward. "You can do it!" "You'll love it!" Those in line behind me cheered me on as I opened my eyes and jumped off the ledge.

Sometimes risk and reward go hand-in-hand. Putting yourself out there can be scary but facing down those fears is worthwhile. Put aside those negative thoughts that are keeping you from leaping, open your eyes and hang on for the thrill and exhilaration that awaits you!

How was it you ask? Did I enjoy the zip line and would I do it again? "Awesome, yes and absolutely!"

Have a blessed day!

Art Journal Peek...

2012-02-12T09:00:03Z

Little Book Lost...

2012-02-11T15:02:01Z

I have been purging, cleaning and organizing my studio this past week. It is amazing the amount of "stuff" I have managed to collect over the years. While going through this process, I also found lots of projects I made while attending workshops as well as some art journals I had not seen in years.

One project I discovered was a little book I made in a workshop taught by Karen Michel. Karen is a mixed media artist and avid photographer. I was drawn to her work because of its "urban" feel and the techniques she uses to alter and transform her photos.

I have two books written by Karen and I especially like the one on altered imagery!

The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery

Green Guide for Artists

You can read more about Karen HERE and check out her beautiful artwork HERE!

Have a blessed day!