I really had fun creating this spread. It is about the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders where Frieda had her exhibit of Journal Quilts. We went there together on the 20th of September for her Galley Talk at the Tweeddale Museum, home to her 52 Journals exhibit . . .
Read MoreI am lucky to exchange mail art with my 2 friends, Julie Welsh and Jo Urbani -check out their blogs! They have both also written about our exchange for September 2014: Fold notes. Take one magazine page, paint it for more strength and then decorate it as you like . . .
Read MoreFrieda re-introduced me to the Gelli Plate when I visited her in Scotland recently. At my request we played in her painting shed! I felt a little rusty but I got started, which is the most important part. This play time with her had me wanting to do more printing. Here is what happened today . . .
Read MoreSince I've returned from Scotland, I have found myself diving back into my art journal using photos from my visit with Frieda. A number of days this week I've gone straight into my studio and to my journal the first thing in the morning . . .
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 21st Frieda and I spent time together in her messy painting shed. Since it had been a while since I had done any Gelli Printing, I asked her for a Demo! Here's Frieda . . .
Read MoreI am smiling because the beautiful journal quilt in the center, made by my dear friend Frieda Oxenham as part of her 52 Journals exhibit, is hanging on the wall of my studio in Florida! I went to visit Frieda in Scotland last week and attended the Gallery Talk for her exhibit . . .
Read MoreI've been to Scotland to visit my dear friend Frieda Oxenham, Art Quilter!
Read MoreSome of my favorite art journal pages that I did so far in August . . .
Read MoreMy last post left off with sharing #16 in my Index card a Day (ICAD) project, a total of 61 index cards done in 61 days. I was not able to post all of the cards individually here, but I did complete the project and wanted to share it with you . . .
Read MoreReoccurring themes and materials used, but interesting how each day is different - None of these took longer than 10 or 15 minutes to do. I can see so clearly how the HABIT of doing them is what's important . . . .
Read MoreIndex card a day : do something (anything) creative on an index card every day for 61 days. Anyone can do it. Start anytime, just jump in. I HIGHLY recommend this activity!
Read MoreI've made a deal with myself to participate in ICAD (Index card a day) every day during June & July to equal 61 cards. That's my plan and I'm sticking to it! If something happens and I miss a day I'll deal with it and continue. But it is my intention to do something creative (or not!!!) on an index card on a daily basis . . .
Read MoreI have owned the Setacolor light sensitive fabric paints for some time, but had never got them out and tried them. Then, fortunately I was inspired by Gunnel Svensson and the sun printing she did recently. When I saw her pieces, I said "I'm going to do that!" . . .
Read MoreI am seriously behind in documenting my Mail Art exchange with my friends Julie Welsh (Jewels) and Jo Urbani so I made a pact with myself to catch up -this is one of 2 posts . . .
Read MoreI'm finishing up my art journal of affirmations, take a peek! The whole journal opened up -click on any photo for a larger view . . .
Read MoreLast week I dove back into my art journal and completed 3 spreads. What a great feeling that is!
Read MoreThis photo was taken on Christmas Day by my dear friend Cheryl : )
And below, a video I created from all of the photos I took that day!
H a p p y N e w Y e a r !
Read MoreI love to create mail art. My pieces often have rubber stamping all over the envelope. I still use lots of stamps from my days working in an Art Rubber Stamp Store. It's a quick way to add art! Although, mail art can be so many different things . . . This card is from the Ringling Museum in Florida . . .
Read More“Moderation. Small things. Sample a bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” ~ Julia Child
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