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More about finding your own style. I have decided to try to create a page a day and show them here on my blog. I feel that if I commit to trying new things and finding out what I love and what I don’t then I will eventually end up with my own authentic style in journaling. I remember doing the same thing with my dolls. I think its soooo important!
So to start with today I have 2 pages. Neither of them make me that happy, but I think I have to accept that to begin with. I used pattern tissue for the background on the first page, then as I worked I felt it became more and more too busy.
Last night I made some journal stencils from card. I have recently bought some of the crafters workshop stencils, but only the more complicated ones. So, I really like the idea of being able to make my own. I bought some acetate and tried doing some complicated ones that way, but that is difficult! I will leave it to the machines. I will make some smaller ones too, seeing these work so well.
I also hate wasting the paint when I use stencils so have started putting the excess paint onto tags that I can use later in other art.
This is the second journal page. Not thrilled with it either, but never mind , I will try again tomorrow.:-)
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I like the idea of challenging yourself- creating something every day. Doesn’t always happen but it is worth doing. Keep going. Maybe I’ll try too, once we get back from our trip around NZ on a cruise ship!
Hi Connie,
Lovely to hear from you. Wow ! A cruise around New Zealand………………….you will LOVE it. The scenery here is spectacular.
At the moment I am creating every day and it feels great, do join me when you get back:-) Thanks for your comment
Good Morning From the USA .. Di thank you for posting your Fantastic Art journal pages..I just started doing Art Journaling, Or Doodeling in my case .. I got the Art journaling Bug shortly at ” AIY” in october..and thank you for the link to Traci Bautista .. hope you feel better Peace and Love Heather
Hi Heather,
Great to hear from you. I love that there is a huge swing into doodling. Even by calling it doodling they are helping to take away the fear. It doesn’t sound as intimidating as Art Journaling does LOL I know what you mean about the “bug” !:-) Feeling much better todaythanks….and wow! I have finished the second lesson on the FREE Traci Bautista class……….its great fun. I had forgotten about using the white correction pens…..must get some more..
Keep in touch.