Friday, February 1, 2013

Mixed Media Journal


Happy February my friends, I hope you are all well.

Just dropping in with something I actually finished. I say that because I seem to have
several unfinished projects on the go and am having a hard time deciding where to go
with them. Do you ever get like that?

This in an art journal, I insert mixed media paper, water colour paper and some of my inky papers in the journal for artsy friends to create on. Or not, doesn't matter :)



This one I am keeping for myself because I gave all my others as gifts.
I love the bright colours on this journal too, lots of layering and finished up with some
machine stitching. 

You can still take Roben Marie's workshop on her process to creating these journals. I took
it last summer and really enjoyed it, I just put my own style to the finished product  which is good, because we don't all want to look like we make the same journals or papers :)

A few more papers that may be going in another journal.
The thing is you can use these papers for backgrounds on atc's or collage, and they are a lot of fun to create using spray inks.



I have had a hard time focusing on art to be honest, maybe that's why the unfinished projects. We found out a couple of weeks ago that my sister has breast cancer and there has been a lot of different feelings and emotions flying around here. I am not sure when her surgery will be, but they are thinking a lumpectomy to start with. It's such a shock when you get news like this, then after a while you start to accept it and do what needs to be done. My sister is being really good about it, so I know she will do well :)

I am happy that January is over now, it just seemed like a very long month.

How's things with you?



12 comments:

  1. Beautiful journal. Healing thoughs to your sister and lots of hugs to you.

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  2. Beautiful journal Lynn. So soft and dreamy looking. Good luck to your sister. Progress in curing breast cancer has been phenomenal. Yes, attitude is so very important. My daughter has cancer. She is extremely positive and has been living with it for 8 years...I'm so thankful.

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  3. Your journal papers are so pretty. Sending healing thoughts towards your sister in hopes that she will be okay.

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  4. I am so sorry to hear of your sister's illness. Perhaps journaling will be a comfort to you both as you walk through this difficult time.
    ~Elizabeth

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  5. I absolutely love this! Your choice in colors is beautiful and the layout/design is just as lovely. As always, you inspire me so much! I have a zilliion unfinished projects as well. They always end up getting done when the time is right. :) Sending prayers for a speedy recovery for your sister.

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  6. Beautiful journal and pages you have created. Sending healing wishes to your sister. My boss' wife had a lumpectomy several months ago and then had a very low dose of radiation just around the affected area. She is in her early 70's and is doing great. I wish the same for your sister. Tammy

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  7. I love your journal Lynn! Such pretty, calming colors.
    I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. Sending prayers her way for strength, and a speedy recovery. Hugs, Debi

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  8. Dear Lynn,
    I`m so sorry to hear about your sister,
    I know how it is having that sickness ,in my family, and among friends.
    I hope you can all cope with it, and that your sister with her positive attitude will soon be well again.
    Your journal looks wonderful- I never tried to make one, but that is one of my wishes !!
    Hugs from Dorthe

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  9. Your journal is so pretty! And I love the papers you made! Emily would have a blast doing that sort of thing! So sorry about your sister too. I'll be praying that all goes well for her.

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  10. I know your sister will be alright...alot hangs with the attitude. I love your journal.....and I love my journal!! Take care and all the best to you and your sister.

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  11. So sorry to hear about your sister Lynn - I hope she will recover. Sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way.

    Love your journal - the cover is so pretty.

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  12. So sorry to hear the news about your sister Lynn. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Your journal and the pages you have created are BEAUTIFUL!! Everything you create is always gorgeous Lynn.

    Big Hugs,
    Robin

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