Kalona's spread for Beth's "Bygone Era"

Well, here it is, a pic taken at 98% complete... so as to leave a bit of a suprise, eh!

This is the 2 page spread together. I've posted the separate pages on the journal section my blog. 

 I've always been into the nicer side of medieval history, you know- the flowing gowns, knights on horses, dragons and chivalry... so it had to be my theme for a bygone age.

There's a bit of my chainmaille in there, some embossed copper, lots of stencilled gel medium, acrylics, pastel pencils and inks. Hope Beth likes it...

Kalona's page for Liz

Ooops- hadn't realised I hadn't posted my page for Liz

I tried to keep to her theme so it all works together when she gets them- had so much trouble with this one, I used to play alot of music but the last few years I've hardly listened to any- think I need to rectify that... Hope you like it Liz!

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

Kalona's spread in Louise's journal

Well, I finally dared to put paint to paper... Trouble with knowing what you want to end up with is that it is almost guaranteed to not happen! For me anyway...  but you've gotta do it!!

So without further ado here it is,

My totem is a cat...I am sure my girls return and visit me constantly, and Zazel always had a special way of knowing when I was down and snuggle more than usual.
Hope you like it Louise.xxx

Smile, Do not Fear

Hi Everyone, Just like Beth said below... I too had sort of a "artist's block" and had no idea how to relate to the theme and wanted to take my time with it as it's not my journal... right? So, after my Saturday morning Art Class which usually gets the juices flowing the idea came to me and I worked on it most of Sunday. Lucine, I hope you like it. She's at peace with herself...

"Bygone Era" Page Spread

Here's the page spread I completed for Beth's journal. I loved the image as it reflected a New Year - okay 1875 but, still a new year; another new beginning for everyone. Hope Beth likes it.

I hope to get this journal on it's way to Loren soon.

I will begin working on Sadie's "Haiku" journal spread.

Anne's Page in Trine's Journal "Blue"

This photo isn't the greatest -- my favorite camera for taking shots of art just died and close indoor things too often come out blurry with my other camera.

But I did have fun making the page! I've never built a waterfront cottage and it's only been a flitting dream -- I wouldn't want the hassle of managing two abodes! But if I were to build one, this is how messy the planning phase would be.

My pages in Sadie's Haiku journal

Marie's work in Kalona's journal, THEME: Journeys, Physical and Metaphysical

"Happiness is a Journey not a Destination"