Art journal page 2

Instructions: Doodle until you fill an entire page.

Whoa Nelly!  I learned a lot doing this page.  Firstly, be prepared to spend HOURS doodling if you are using a fine point marker on a large page.  This is about 2 hours of fiddling. I couldn't bring myself to leave the page with doodling only, since my art journal is 140 lb watercolour paper.  I decided to use the opportunity to practice laying down colour using wet and dry techniques. Another thing I learned was that I need to buy another shade of red, something a bit more transparent to enable me to create brighter reds and oranges. 

A closeup of one small section, I definitely need a clearer red...

Art Journal Page 1

The Instructions: Take a minute to connect with your feelings and draw or paint them.

Hah!  Who knew joyful was spelled with two j's?  I am leaving it though, it really doesn't matter...
This page was done using the Stampin' Up watercolour crayons and a thin black marker.  I didn't worry about everything being perfectly even, art isn't about perfect.  Sometimes girls just wanna have fun!

Art Journalling

I am trying something new, something out of my comfort zone.  I have found that this is a really great way for me to expand my horizons artistically.  As I post this, I also realize that I am hesitant to post my work... time to grow a pair!!!!

These title pages were done using Stampin' Up watercolour crayons.  I love those crayons....! I alternated between blue and green on the printing, otherwise everything would have been too busy and I wouldn't have been able to follow the instructions.

More Creating!

I learned how to crochet these cute little baskets yesterday. What pretty replacements for my old cosmetic bag and brush holder!

Ahhh... there's nothing like a weekend retreat...

What a marvelous weekend! I was at a retreat with my dearest friends and got lots of cards made, got lots of inspiration, and laughed so much I am amazed I didn't pee myself!!! I am still in "creative mode" and am getting ready to open a shop on Etsy to sell my creations!

TIME

Time. We all have 24 hours a day. And how I am able to spend that time has a lot to do with how I feel about myself, and life in general. Having a chronic illness makes functioning and achieving and setting goals a frustrating and disheartening experience. Enter Allyson, of Revive Organize. This afternoon she came over and helped me work on time management. Starting with answering questions about what is important to me in my life, in an hour and a half, she came up with a time schedule that will help me accomplish the things I want to do, with lots of needed downtime. Now instead of feeling frustrated and powerless to get on with life in spite of my daily struggles, I am feeling empowered that there are things I can accomplish and enjoy. Thanks Allyson!!!!!!!!!

Lots more progress in the studio!

I have been nibbling away, a box at a time, a drawer at a time, and now the studio is 75% finished. The furniture is all in place, and there are some more boxes to go through. And an entire closet of boxes to go through. This room now calls to me every time I walk by, and I have started my creative endeavors again. The change in the feel of the space makes me feel so peaceful and free...

The plan for the Studio

Woo Hoo!!!!!

Allyson's plan has arrived - all 7 pages of it!

A clear and concise report on what needs to be done, steps to be taken, tools required, AND a procedure that is easy for me to follow. Am I STOKED???

So here is the "before" photo of my work desk space:

Here is a photo of the same space - it was taken after my first 30 minutes of attack. The results make me want to keep going.

I will take a bite out of this room, in 15 minute increments for two reasons.
Firstly, because of physical limitations.
Secondly, because I see such immediate results, I feel very motivated to keep going.

A new beginning

I was not born organized.

Anyone who knows me would not use my name and the word "organized" in the same sentence.

I have decided to change that. I have enlisted the help of my friend Allyson who has started a new business. Click here to visit her page and get information about her services.

Today is the first day of change.

Allyson will be phoning me in a few minutes, and I will have my first consultation.

Using my camera to record the process of changing my creative space, I share photos of my current room of shame.

Join me, as I learn to make this space the creative sanctuary that I have always intended it to be.