So long in fact that I am feeling pleased that I could remember my WordPress password! I actually don’t even have a clue where to begin, so let me just say that I survived my first year of Uni and am feeling quite proud of myself, and incredibly happy to have some time to myself … More It’s been a long time
Gosh, it’s been so long since I have been able to summon up whatever it is you need to write a blog post. Semester one turned into an intense, all consuming, time sucking and exhausting 14 weeks. It was also completely amazing, inspiring and exciting. I absolutely am loving being a student again and really … More Creativity Binge
Hello readers, it’s been a while I know. Last night as I tossed and turned and wondered how in earth I will write a 2000 essay I decided to write the quickest of blog posts because I miss it and I miss my online peeps. I had no idea how busy I was going … More Student Life
I was fortunate to have some time for creative things this week. I have a few little projects on the go that I dip in and out of. Here are some of the the creative things I’ve enjoyed doing so far this year. Daily sketching in my Hobonichi 2017 journal Organizing my art supplies Ordering … More Creative Time : 1
Well it’s been quite a year, with lots of highs and lows. It kind of feels like I haven’t had a chance to stop and catch my breath and now the year is almost over( is over). I’m slowing things down this weekend, taking time to read, sort out my art supplies, read my book, … More Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
What inspires you? What fuels your creative fire ? Of course it won’t be just one thing, but for me one of the things that inspires me to get back to my art journals and creating is seeing other peoples art journals, reading about their process or hearing them talk about creativity. One of the … More Inspired : a Get Messy Creative Team blog hop
In dreams anything is possible, which makes for some pretty bizarre and amazing dreams in my dream time .My one little page this week represents that for me. In my dreams I can dance on clouds under the stars, I can fly, swim with whales or find treasures in huge thrift shops. I can forget … More Impossible dreams:Season of dreams: week 6
It’s Saturday, the sky is completely overcast, I have two daughters studying and I’m happy to be writing another quick blog post and sharing my art journal pages from this week. I’ve been feeling quite inspired this week but had less time until today to get stuck in. I did make time to listen to … More Dreams: 5 : Get Messy Art Journal
Bedtime stories, a beautiful prompt which inspired my pages for this week. Lots of treasured memories of the snuggly cozy time after teeth brushing and before sleep. I can look at these pages and hear my own voice reading one of our favorites “Time for bed” by Mem Fox. I’m so grateful to have had … More Dreams:4: Get Messy Art Journal
I may not be great at remembering my dreams, but I’m an excellent daydreamer.For this weeks prompts I think I managed to channel some of that daydream energy and convert it into art journaling energy. I sat with a pile of my collage fodder and just flicked through it selecting bits and pieces that I … More Dreams:3: Get Messy Art Journal
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