Kal's spread in Deedee's journal

I thought I'd posted this spread... but it must have only been on Milli's, not here. There is some lovely work in Deedee's journal already, and I really struggled with this one! Isn't it funny sometimes things just come naturally, and others you have to wring out...

 I went for some heavily textured collage .. and a few of my favourite animals, funny how a cat theme came through, so swapped a panther for a koala fro a little variation. Wouldn't it be great if we could all fly and be free? I wish...
Hope you enjoy, Deedee.xx

~ Totem Animals ~

This is the spread I just finished last night in Louise's journal. I had never given much thought to totem animals before... so I had to wait until it spoke to me and it came to me in a dream. My totem animal is a Tiger. Marie

Two spreads for Deedee.

 I have finished my spread in Deedee´s beautiful little journal. I was just on my way to my daughter in Scotland, so I guess the city, nature and waiting for spring is what´s in my picture.

Deedee invites friends and family to join in, and do a spread. Well, as I was taking her journal on vacation, I asked my Daughter to contribute, and she was delighted to do so. Its back in Denmark now, and ready to send on. xxx Trine

Our new Facebook page...

Linking to Facebook

I've now linked up to Facebook, as I've not done this before I don't know if I've done it the best way or not, but we'll see.
15 +1 link
BUT, the simplest way to get our work up there is to hit the tiny F button in the block of buttons at the bottom of  each and every post, so do that when you add a new post and the FB page will mirror posts here.

Also there is a new Link to  facebook button on the right of the page, click on that to get there.

I'm still working on getting so you can all post as well as comment..it's changed since I did it several years back...

There should also be little LIKE buttons appearing at the bottom of each post...from now on, I hope.

If anyone knows a bit more about this kind of linking and can offer advice/expertise, please let me know!! Not really my strongpoint, I just get by!
 See you all there!!
xxx

Artist: Kalona Simmons

I have taken part in a couple of  Journal projects around the UK, and was really looking forward to taking part in an international swap. This is also the first one that will round robin back to the original creator, and I love that idea, a gathering of 17 artist's work in each journal to treasure afterwards. How special is that!

I loved travelling (pre-kids) and felt that as the journal will be doing just that journeying would be an appropriate theme. As many of us are also embarking on personal or spiritual journeys it seemed nice to combine the two...how does physical journeying affect our spiritual dallying? Where do we go to find ourselves? What places bring out the best in us and help us grow?

We each create our own journal, and I went for an experimental covers which can be found in my tutorial using perspex, inks and embossing powders. It's so light, just as well considering the miles it will travel...

"Journey" front cover

Back cover

Expandable signatures

Front page, mixed media symbols, ink,stamps

My spread....mixed media journey

Artist: Beth Gould

 After much thought, I decided the theme for my journal would be "Bygone Eras". I have always been attracted to things that are old. I'm fascinated with the way other generations have lived their lives; the way they dress; their hair styles, furnishings, and family pictures.
  This will be a fun and creative journey. It is a wondrous present to receive and give artwork. The opportunity to have other artists' interpretation is a gift I will truly hold dear.

 My cover is made of leather. I purchased a black leather skirt at a thrift shop. I ran it through the washer several times to get the worn look. Then, used several inks to get it to the color I was looking for.

Cover:

 My introduction page:

 Welcome page and artist sign in booklet:

My journal page:

I am looking forward seeing and being a part of this project.

Artist: Mary Montedonico

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to post some pictures of what I have been working on in my journal of Fairy Tales. I used 140lb watercolor papers for the pages and for the cover, I used a cardboard postal envelope which is pretty flexible to work with. I have created 4 spreads in my art journal including a sign in page in the back. I will be mailing my journal out on Monday. I am looking forward to seeing all the other journals as we go along on our journey for the next 17 months. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

These are the main pages of the art journal. There are plenty of pages for all of you. As you can see, I worked with Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast. If you want to create pages with those fairy tales please feel free to use their tales or even make up your own fairy tale. I am pretty flexible with what you all create just please no "off-color" words. Thank you so much! I did my blog spot much better here than on my own Creative Endeavors blog. Go figure! Lol! Hope you are having a very creative day!

Artist: Anne Trudell: Prepared Journal

The first spread of the journal got finished on Friday. So here are the pictures!

The back cover is a continuation of the front cover design.

The journal pages and cover are put together with a Western multiple signature as described by Alisa Golden in Making Handmade Books-- lots of book projects and methods there!

The journal is bound with a ribbon tie to accomodate pages with added dimension.




The quote from which I drew the journal theme in on the back of the front cover.

Some notes of welcome are on the first page.





This is the first spread. I decided to go with a vertical design. I collaged the black-and-white scene the bottom, then ripped it before pasting it on the page. The background is sponged acryllic. It is further decorated with star sequins, gold foil bits, and metallic ink.








Since the pages in this journal are small and there are enough of them, I've used the last three pages for signature boxes.



This is the last signature page and the pocket for contributed ephemera and goodies.

ARTIST: Louise Kirby- TOTEM ANIMALS

My little journal is ready for its journey.

It has a canvas cover,

and I had to make my own feathers as customs rules in Australia are very strict about feathers and leaves and seeds etc.

My theme is

TOTEM ANIMALS

and I am really excited about my journal

taking this journey around the world

gathering wisdom

and

beautiful art works

from my fellow artists.

This is a little welcome booklet

with some lovely elephants

I have had for a while and I have

been looking for a good place to use them.

A wise owl for my title page.

Stacey has asked us to also do our first double page spread

and I chose to do Platypus as my totem animal.

The platypus is a unique Australian animal.

They are monotremes.

Mammals that lay eggs

instead of live birthing their young,

and they produce milk to feed their young.

Platypus are only found on the east coast

of Australia so are a very local totem to where I live.

They are very interesting and secretive creatures

Here is my journal,

all ready to travel the world,

I wish I could tuck myself between its pages

and go along as well.

Artist: Louise Kirby

Hi, I am Louise and I am a single homeschooling mum to 2 beautiful boys on the NSW north coast of Australia. I am passionate about art, making art, sharing art, teaching art and appreciating art. I have been making art all of my life, but only discovered the joys of trading art between artists from all works of life, all around the world in the last couple of years. I love collaborating on a group work and the idea of a round robin art journal is a beautiful one to me. I look forward to sharing this journey.

My theme for this journal round robin is “Totem Animals” I am a fairly spiritual woman and love to explore all kinds of spiritual beliefs from around the world, so as my little journal travels around our beautiful Mother Earth, I am hoping it will gather some wisdom to bring back to me, showcased amongst my 16 fellow artists contributions to my art journal.

Blessings

Louise