Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Artistic Mother's Group

6 x 9 Altered Journal
Project 2

 
 1 and 2: "Creativity" and "Kendra-isms" Journals

This week's journal (inspired from Project Two in Shona Cole's new book, The Artistic Mother) is meant to be a place to record my creative thoughts (or mad ramblings) including poems, decorating ideas and future art projects. I love that I had an excuse - through The Artistic Mother's Art Group - to make something specifically for this reason: it beats writing my ideas down on random papers which I then loose!

This "Creativity" journal is a 6 x 9 art book that has blank pages so that I can write and draw in it. I tried to give it an edgy feel by using a lot of black in addition to the decorative and background papers, vintage French text and a personal photo (yes, that's me). I also tried overstamping as suggested in the book. It was sealed with Matte Medium and finished with a row of Swarovski crystals down the front.

To see more altered journals, please check out the Artistic Mother's button on this sidebar. . .

Kristin xo
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10 comments:

  1. RaeMarch 27, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Oh that's pretty...I like both of them. It's hard to stop making them isn't it??? I guess that's the point.
    Lovely.

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  2. MandyMarch 27, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    just gorgeous kristin...love your work, and thanks for popping by my blog...xxx

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  3. ShawnaMarch 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I love these! Very GOOD job!

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  4. NicolaMarch 27, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Great work Kristin, these are both lovely can't wait to see what you put inside them!!

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  5. TrudyMarch 27, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Love your journals. Gorgeous.

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  6. Laura SpanoMarch 27, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Firstly, the journals are great! I love the composition and the pom-pom trim is genious. But I also want to tell you that I love your story about Kendra and the makeup counter on your sidebar. It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful!

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  7. AmyMarch 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    another gorgeous book by you

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  8. sweet southern inspirationMarch 30, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Love them both and of course anything with a picture of Kendra on it is a winner! xoxo

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  9. Kristi WodekApril 1, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    LOVE your journals. A sense of whimsy and style all at the same time. Can't wait to see more!!!

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  10. Dianne AdamsApril 11, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Oh how I've enjoyed your blog! Your work is beautiful and I love the way you use it in your home. Wonderful style!

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