Brown Bag Journal 2 (Cover)
I used the Tsukinek Antiquing Solution (Walnut Ink) with
Tim Holtz masks, black stamp ink and metallic markers.
Tim Holtz gear. Tatter Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow).
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 3 & 4)
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow), magazine clips
Black Pitt pen, handmade paper, quotes.
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 1 & 2)
Stencils and masks with Tsukinek Antiquing Solution and
Tatter Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow). Quotes.
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 5 & 6)
Tim Holtz masks, black stamp ink and metallic markers.
Tim Holtz gear. Tatter Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow).
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 3 & 4)Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow), magazine clips
Black Pitt pen, handmade paper, quotes.
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 1 & 2)Stencils and masks with Tsukinek Antiquing Solution and
Tatter Angels Glimmer Mist (Marshmallow). Quotes.
Brown Bag Journal 2 (pages 5 & 6)
Magazine clips, post cards cut, quote, brads, with
stencils and Antiquing Solution and Glimmer Mist.
Paper Bag Journal 2 (Back Cover)
King Crow Artist Card
Paper Bag Journal 3 (Cover)
stencils and Antiquing Solution and Glimmer Mist.
Paper Bag Journal 2 (Back Cover)
Magazine clips, Tim Holtz masks, Antiquing Solution,
Glimmer Mist, patterned tape. Quote.
Glimmer Mist, patterned tape. Quote.
King Crow Artist Card
Card image cropped from Paper Bag Journal 3
(Cover, below) made with Martha Stewart bird punch and
crown punch, patterned tape, stencils, Glimmer Mist and
Antiquing Solution, heart shaped brads.
Paper Bag Journal 3 (Cover)
These Brown Bag Journals are so fun and fast to make--a great way to try out new techniques. I was remembering a book I made for my sister Jane, many years ago, that had drawings and quotes in it. I love reading quotes and collecting them. These little journals are perfect for adding thoughtful phrases. What a great bonus to be able to crop the pages (digitally) to make a point of departure for an artist card. I think I am going to add faux encaustic to this card.
It has been a month since I have blogged although I have been making Paper Bag Journals, looking at craft books, journaling, making art cards and attending trades, as well as working on my outline for a book that is tentatively called: Creative Collage for Visual Journals, Artist Cards, Art Therapy, Fine Art and Crafts. I was working on writing a book about Artist Card techniques and applications but it kept on expanding. I love collage and it makes sense to me to create a more general "how to" book that also discusses applications such as journals and the other lovely things mentioned in the title.
Tonight I went to a writer's group, my attempt at making myself more accountable in terms of getting this book done. Love the group--the lecture was about "Writing With Heart". I have no lack of passion for art and the book topic so we will see how long it takes me to create it. I am committed to getting the first three topics in my outline written and illustrated by our next meeting. All, send me some good vibes for courage and keeping my feet (and hands) in motion, one step at a time.
You can create an image with words as easily as you can with art...just allow it to flow unrestrained from your inner editing. And remember the hardest part is getting started, after that you're hard put to keep up with the stream of words as they spill out of your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good advice Cheryl. I've had that free flowing experience in the past. I think the idea of "writing a book" is what is making me stiff. Thanks for reminding me to let it flow, then edit later, rather than looking for it to come out perfect and ready for the press.
ReplyDelete