Sunday 27 February 2011

Yesterday I had a plan to start journalling by doing an inspiration journal of ideas and techniques. I spent many happy hours browsing blogs and online journalling resources and my plan changed as the day went on. I found loads of ideas and techniques I wanted to try so late on in the afternoon I popped of into town to get some supplies. Yes I know I have loads already but I really needed some more paints and some storaage for my journalling supplies. When I got home I reorganised my craft space to make it more workable. See pic of my new craft area.




So by now its like 11.30 pm and I have researched, shopped and organised but still not put paint to paper. Am I stalling, no I don't think. My head was buzzing with Ideas and plans. I had a look at the journals I had bought and (this is the new plan) decided on the themes for my Journals. Yes Jounals with an "S". I have 5, so much for starting slowly with just and ideas Journal. I think this is actually a good plan because as I am taking part in "Art Journal Every Day" (see link to the right) I thought if I had a few Journals on the go I wouldnt be stuck for something to do IYKWIM.

So I got upthis morning full of enthusiasm and raring to go. Hers my desk with a work in
progress to prove it.


And I finally made my first page in a Journal. My previous attempts have all been on loose bits of paper - just in case they were awful - i didnt want to "ruin" one of my lovely books. After reading so many blogs yeasterday I realised that I couldnt ruin a journal page even if I wanted to. I also realised it didnt matter if I am not an artist or mega talented. I wanted to Art Journal. I think this is the hobby I have been searching for its almost as good as therapy.

So here is my page -its called "JUST DO IT" the little birds are were designed and shared by Bernice on UK Scrappers. I hope you like it - but with my new found confidence...its OK if you don't.

13 comments:

  1. whoohoo!! Well done, you started. Great page, love the colours and sentiment!

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  2. Looks like you've got a great start for art journals. Lovely page.

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  3. Nice first page - art journalling like flying is easy once you get the hand of it :o) Welcome aboard

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  4. Fab first page, love the background and the way your wavy line of journaling takes you on a journey!

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  5. yay - now you've started there will be no stopping you :) enjoy!

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  6. Now you've started you will find it very addictive - love background and shape of journalling.

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  7. Well done on getting started! I love your first page! Hope the art journalling brings you the healing you need. *hugs*

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  8. welcome to the DARK side lol ... a beautiful first page, your going to have soooo much fun x

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  9. The art journaling pages are gorgeous - just came to see what you'd been up to!

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  10. Love seeing your space and congrats on getting going! It's lovely!

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  11. Thanks for commenting on my blog. Hey maybe we should have a trade. You visit me and I'll take you to all the NYC shops and then I will visit you for the England shopping.

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  12. Only just seen this. Love your page. Thanks for using my birds. It's always a good idea to have more than one journal on the go so you can work in one while the other one is drying.

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