HANDMADE JOURNALS

A journal can be filled with thoughts, goals, art, moments in time to remember and cherish.

  A journal captures the small everyday happenings that can easily be forgotten if they

 are not written or recorded in some way.

I made myself a large stack of journals, each one is different and unique.  

 The generic, lined journals I had purchased to write in, sat unfilled on the shelf. 

 I needed something that would draw me to it, enticing me to fill the pages.

 This journal has a peacock theme running through out.

I chose to use papers that reflect the beautiful colors of a peacock, blues, greens, purple,

 and turquoise.

Torn pages from old calendars can be added.

Note cards, glued in and embellished, add interest.

Loose papers can be held in with craft-sized clothes pins, or large paper clips.

It is bound together by punching 5 equal distanced holes, and threading cotton twine through the holes.  I will fill the journal with thoughts, things I am grateful for, hopes, dreams, doodles, recipes, and moments in times that will someday be a treasured memory.

One of the journals I made into my 2017 calendar

Simply draw in the months of the year.

Extra papers for notes or lists of things to do.  Envelopes are glued in, slip in important receipts or mementos.

Use a unique, hand-made journal to record your travels and wanderings.

Second-Hand Treasures

Over the past year I have acquired a few second-hand, thrift store finds 

to go in our 1965 Avion camp trailer.  

A water pitcher and bowl for washing hands. 

 I also needed a table in the trailer. and when I found a matching pair of drop-leaf end tables, I purchased them hoping one would fit in the space between the counter and the bed. It fit perfectly!  The table is easily moved outside when camping for several days, or moved over in front of the bench when we are eating inside. 

Utensils will be stored in the drawer.

This glass pitcher with a copper handle and lid, holds my drinking water.

I can add a lighted candle underneath and warm water for tea if desired.  

Here is my favorite find, an antique, early 1900's seal skin suitcase.

  

The interior is in pristine condition. 

A perfect place to store my favorite vintage western shirt and fringed jacket.

I purchased it from OldRedHenVintage.etsy.com

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A Painting a Day............,I'm going to try

Quickly painted this little vignette this morning.  I have made a goal to make a painting 5 days a week for the next 6 months. 

Hopefully I will......well maybe........if I don't get side tracked.,,,, 

I have a new art studio.  A room just off the kitchen in our rental. A space to create, tucked away from the hub-bub of every day life.  Hopefully I can escape there for several hours each day and make or paint something wonderful.

I am currently working on a portrait of my daughter.  I am debating if she will be holding a chicken or flowers in her arms.  What do you think?

A school ceramic project signed by the artist holds extra brushes.

A vintage desk lamp was a great find!

Captured these flowers in the yard before the weather changed. 

I have a note book and quickly sketch people as they as sitting quietly in church.  It is good practice to try to capture the essence of an individual in just a few short minutes.  Also doodling helps me retain what the speakers are saying.

I also take notes.

Blanket Flowers.

I like to paint flowers!

 A PAINTING A DAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'M GOING TO TRY!