tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post3808492186787896407..comments2024-03-25T22:00:11.231-05:00Comments on Mish Mash: Why I want to start an art journal....Michelle Woodersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08246506512396149364noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-81960376205255554192013-04-17T07:40:56.582-05:002013-04-17T07:40:56.582-05:00I love this. It's about the process. I must ...I love this. It's about the process. I must remember this and allow myself to be in the moment of creating and not so worried about the end result being perfect. Love, love, love your words and thoughts on this.helloalissahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584449839877137124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-43591667979447826662013-04-15T19:15:08.901-05:002013-04-15T19:15:08.901-05:00It seems we find ourselves on similar journeys. I...It seems we find ourselves on similar journeys. I only recently found art journaling/mixed media and love the creative freedom it gives. I love your description it fits perfectly. I look forward to following your journey as I embark on my own.Lemon Lane Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528274847678520168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-55677416140484839262013-04-14T07:36:43.620-05:002013-04-14T07:36:43.620-05:00So glad I found your posts; I am struggling with ...So glad I found your posts; I am struggling with the next evolution of my crafting life and have thought about journals, even tried starting one last year! I think it is time to do it again, and get over the need for approval, get over the guilt of doing something just for me....I have been admiring your work for many years!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708198401057717499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-19391737306017431902013-04-14T03:36:11.383-05:002013-04-14T03:36:11.383-05:00What fabulous ideas. I especially love the journal...What fabulous ideas. I especially love the journal featuring the bird and flower. What a creative idea using the sewing pattern.Jan Gartlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591841337913753378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-86879080760499738602013-04-13T14:09:47.266-05:002013-04-13T14:09:47.266-05:00Just love your art journal pages. Just love your art journal pages. Bobbie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734281504628586990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-69392777980569059462013-04-13T07:43:11.923-05:002013-04-13T07:43:11.923-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.M Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329872790789274913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-24045008208374699792013-04-12T22:21:48.851-05:002013-04-12T22:21:48.851-05:00For someone who didn't get art journaling, you...For someone who didn't get art journaling, you sure did pick it up nicely! I love your pages. I've been doing daily art journaling for about 2 years now, and can't imagine not doing it!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814640175563922907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-57998540682469069942013-04-12T12:07:09.021-05:002013-04-12T12:07:09.021-05:00I love what you create and always look forward to ...I love what you create and always look forward to the next project. But today you have hit home for me. I too have an art journal sitting here waiting for me. I had been a painter for years but put it away for a long time. In the last few weeks I was cleaning the garage and got inspired to paint again. Now I am so excited I can't sleep. So thanks for inspiring us all. The journey begins.pcake62https://www.blogger.com/profile/16268484282413090405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-12151073291853892362013-04-12T08:00:27.108-05:002013-04-12T08:00:27.108-05:00wow our minds are thinking alike, I have tried to ...wow our minds are thinking alike, I have tried to start art journals, but I get fearful...I have everything to create one or two so many more...but fear stops me...thanks for inspiring me to pick back up my journals and grow....love your art, your style and your heart!!!Peggy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00478424120760818899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-40271751911858739852013-04-12T07:14:56.799-05:002013-04-12T07:14:56.799-05:00my thoughts exactly - I started one recently and i...my thoughts exactly - I started one recently and its a place for me to experiment, express and have fun creatively!Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998009178493796361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-83306951538830912152013-04-12T06:26:54.407-05:002013-04-12T06:26:54.407-05:00Your post couldn't be more timely for me!! I ...Your post couldn't be more timely for me!! I have been dying to start an art journal...I have purchased many of the products...I gotten everything out of the bag and looked at it. And that's IT! IT has been very overwhelming not really knowing where or how to start. I am ready to follow along on your journey and can't wait to get started!!!! thank you for inviting us!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797567710403800110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-8952594960871135972013-04-11T22:23:55.202-05:002013-04-11T22:23:55.202-05:00I just created my first mixed media canvas and I w...I just created my first mixed media canvas and I was thrilled with it. So I'm pretty much in the same place as you! Though I'm a bit more focused on still creating a final product. But not always. Rebecca Edniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871562426315336608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-70242777772837302172013-04-11T15:27:34.770-05:002013-04-11T15:27:34.770-05:00It's funny that you should mention this today....It's funny that you should mention this today....although I have journaled (I kept diaries) pretty much all my life... I started different kinds of heā„art journals about 3 years ago.... because I'm frugal... I made my own SMASH book, then I started a google search for mixed media. Christy Thomlinson has some great tutorials... and then I went from there.... Brave Girls & Melody Ross, Julie Fen Balzer, Kelli Rae Roberts and now I'm doing LIFEBook 2013 at Willowing arts...plus I did a YouTube search for mixed media art... I don't know if it's my age or a phase... I like different art.... you can see what I do at: http://prdesigns.blogspot.com/<br /><br />But great topic Mish....I love to talk about what I'm learning... you can email me here as well prdesigns1@sbcglobal.net<br />Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757274528052909098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-90102967697070776932013-04-11T15:23:51.931-05:002013-04-11T15:23:51.931-05:00You're growing! I find when I grow artistical...You're growing! I find when I grow artistically, I also grow as a person in every way. Your work is getting more gorgeous by the day! Addiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139562055763031537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-58940455988566761992013-04-11T15:12:03.396-05:002013-04-11T15:12:03.396-05:00I never "got" art journalling either eve...I never "got" art journalling either even though I wanted to try it. And then I read somewhere to journal in a book that you love. My favorite fictional book is Little Women. I had an older copy and thought "why not?" The book itself has prompted so many memories and quotes. I have enough ideas to fill several books. I now "get" what art journalling will mean to me, and it's very exciting. Thanks for sharing your story and your techniques!sumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293106001191905293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-84316163827346684352013-04-11T14:27:08.271-05:002013-04-11T14:27:08.271-05:00This is my 2nd year participating in an art journa...This is my 2nd year participating in an art journal round robin with 3 other ladies & I love it. I've been making art journals on & off for the past 8+ yrs or so & I find that it is very helpful in letting go of creative expectations & perfection. Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204631252887851446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-26400873249869209232013-04-11T13:11:12.398-05:002013-04-11T13:11:12.398-05:00Appreciate your thoughts. I am on a mission to exp...Appreciate your thoughts. I am on a mission to expand and catalog techniques and thoughts and explore some products I have bought and not yet used. Love your style ! <br />pinkladynzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958899634453793219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-69659481932348647882013-04-11T09:43:05.132-05:002013-04-11T09:43:05.132-05:00This may be a silly question, but are there any &q...This may be a silly question, but are there any "rules" for art journals? Or can they be anything? I notice that many I've seen and ones you've posted here contain lots of watercolor techniques, etc. I'm wondering if it would be considered an art journal if it just contained stampings and paper bits, similar to a scrapbook layout minus pictures and journaling? I just wasn't sure if "art journal" is a specific style of album or could contain any creative designs. Thoughts?Melissa Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849196371903181745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411939643357638479.post-74467221631741850002013-04-11T09:41:28.128-05:002013-04-11T09:41:28.128-05:00I just started an art journal last week and I LOVE...I just started an art journal last week and I LOVE it. I am journaling scripture and through the process you become one with the scripture; it is amazing!! I am so addicted; I haven't done a card since, I am sure I will but right now I am loving the journal.Kim's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03421653152826016116noreply@blogger.com