I bought this jelly roll almost a year ago on sale. I’ve been waiting for a project to use it. We always take a long trip in the Fall and I’ve wanted a journal to take with me. Last year I took spiral-bound note cards which were great for writing down activities, but I needed…
Read MoreAll articles filed in art journals
Earth Day Stamping
I was hoping to get something Earth Day friendly done today, but play time has been a bit limited. However, I did work some pages in my journal using something disposable that we usually shred for the gardens. Here are my “stamps” made from toilet paper rolls and another roll that I can’t remember what…
Read MoreZentangle Crazy
Well, I’ve been working in my art journal a tad and experimenting with zentangles. But first, you’ve got to see what I won! I won them through a great blog, Creative Therapy. Check them out! So I’ve been dying to use them. This zentangling thing has me going. I’ve been trying to figure it out,…
Read MoreEasy Image Transfer with Citrasolv
I’ve been itching to transfer some images for some time now. I came across some information about using Citrasolv, a natural cleaner and degreaser, and thought I’d try it. Citrasolv is sold at health food stores. I picked an old picture from my stash and printed it out on my laser printer. (Ink jet prints…
Read MoreStrathmore Visual Journaling
We just completed Workshop One of Strathmore’s Online Visual Journaling Series. This month’s topic has been Recycled Journal pages. We started creating with one page made from copies of previous journal pages we’ve created. Here is my original journal page I created a while back that was the basis of this workshop’s page. Each week…
Read MoreCraft Apps
No, I’ve not moved into the 21st century. However, I know that many of you have. I had no idea that there were craft apps available. So for all of my techies friends, I thought I’d see what apps might be out there to help you with your crafting. KNITTING DAILY One that has just…
Read MoreArt Journal Interview
I am so excited! I was interviewed last month by Wellness & Writing Connections for their January newsletter about my art journal and it’s now out! The interview has now been taken down so I’ve included it in this post. —————————— Lynda, would you please introduce yourself to our readers and share how you began…
Read MoreOut of my comfort zone
One thing I wanted to do this year was to really push myself and explore my artistic side. Writing and photography have always been loves and comfortable, but drawing and sewing have been really pretty scary. For the last 20 or so years, until this past year, I’ve spent my Christmas Eve with Marsha and…
Read More