It’s been a while…But I just had so many things on my mind, and didn’t do much work lately. Except for journaling. I am getting more into this form of art and self expression, and find it really relaxing. What ever I feel, how ever I feel, it’s always nice to take some paint, paper, pencils and pens, and just play. No worries, no rules, just play. And even when I don’t intend to express a particular feeling, it’s therapeutic to throw anything on the page and not worry if it’s “ok” or not.
I have so many journals waiting for me to write in them, but I just can’t resist making new ones. It’s almost equally relaxing to make them as it is to work in them.
I made this little recycled one last evening:
It’s filled with all kinds of papers, from scrapbook papers to paper bags. I think I will use it to write down parts from the books I read that are worth coming back to from time to time. I’ve always done that, but never in a handmade journal, and now I have something for it, made by me. ๐
I also recycled some kind of file folder that my husband brought from one of his business trips, and now I am adding to it all kinds of pages, with writing, photos, old bits and pieces that before were just tossed in a box.
Then there is another journal I made recently, which will probably go for sale or as a gift.
And some of my journal pages. I apologize for the ugly green parts, I had to hide some of my writing. ๐
And that’s pretty much it.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Kiss! ๐
These are all so beautiful and creative. I love them all. It is awesome that you are able to work in them so much. I have been so busy lately that I have had the teeniest amount of time for actually playing in my studio. And I miss it! I would love to have just endless time to create. Maybe later. ๐
Deb, I hope you will have the time to play in your studio soon! We all know how important it is for us creative people to have fun! ๐
Thank you for your comment! xoxo!
I am so pleased you have found something to help you relax Sonja,and your journals are wonderful..
Absolutely fabulous Sonja. I love all your work…it looks so beautiful I want to touch it. Relax away…the results are incredible!!
Thank you ladies! You are so kind! xoxoxo!
These journals came out awesome! I love that you recycled all those old papers and bags and used them as the actual pages of the book. What a fun and creative way to relax and reflect!
Thank you Aimee! It’s going to look very nice once filled with writing. Well, at least I think so,lol! ๐
Thanks Sonja for your comment on my Blog. I liked it. Your work is Beautifull.
Happy Writting and Journaling.
Helmie.
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Thank you Helmie! ๐
I’m glad to see you having so much fun with your journals…keep enjoying.
Thank you for stopping by Becky! ๐
Sonja I should get you to teach me how to make journals! These are beautiful! It’s fun just to see them lined up even if you haven’t used them all yet ๐
Hugs, Lois
Thank you so much Lois! I am looking forward to see them filled with words and paint one day. ๐ I wish we could get together and make some journals! That would be fun!