My New Focus - An Art Journaling Blog

I have been pondering quite a lot on what I would like for this blog to be. I have been doing a TON of journaling projects lately, one of which is through Kelly Watts's page. It is for a tentative book publishing project. I also just signed up for a lettering e-course via Paper Relics (Hope). Her courses all look so good, it is REALLY difficult to only pick one to do for right now. My goal is to complete every one of them (if possible). Her journal work and her other art works are really fun and shabby chic like in 'flavor'.

I have gone back and forth doing a lot of craft things that I have been really interested in through the years - Scrapbooking, cross stitch, collage, journaling, etc. I am now very content with my choice of journaling. It really comes naturally to me as I scribble in my note books and also do work in my actual art journals. I also want to expand on sharing the various journals that I have shared in the past in previous posts.

**If any of you out there would like to join me in taking the lettering class at Paper Relics, go here to sign up. It is only $15 and will start on September 1st (the price will then be $18, so sign up early)**

Long Time No Post.....Back to Pink Saturday :)

Hi all,

It seems that my blogging for Pink Saturday (as well as in general) has kinda taken the 'back seat' lately.

I have been here, there and everywhere. From doing family stuff to being at a Sweet Adeline regional competition - where we placed 4th overall (from 15 choruses).....wooohooo :) But now, back to reality (somewhat anyway).

Tho I have not been keeping up with my electronic journal (aka blog), I have been working with my traditional cut and paste one. Lately, I have been pondering on loving those who dislike you (or some that just drive you crazy). So, I was inspired to create something reflecting my thoughts on the matter.

When I was working on this, I immediately thought of a song from one of my favorite Sandi Patty albums, 'Le Voyage'...."Love can Open the Door".

Have fun wandering about more pink blogs.....How Sweet the Sound (remember to hop on over to the far right for the current date link).

Hoping that all of you have a grand Pink weekend :)

Pink Within Journal Covers

Happy Pink Saturday to you all and thanks as always for visiting me :)

I am still in that artful journaling mood (of course with a pink flair). I am loving playing with my oil pastels, gesso and magazine images.

These two images are the cover of my journal that I have been working in. The 1st is the outer part of the cover while the 2nd one is the inside part of it.

Again, I love all of the comments that I receive. I am so sorry that I have not had the chance to really visit with all of you. My goal this Pink Saturday is to do so. It is really getting that precious online time (which has been really sporadic recently) and while trying to stay warm downstairs (where our computer is) that does not retain the heat very well....brrrrr.

Plan on seeing you all next week for more pink!

~Amy

**Remember to visit Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound for more pink fun.

Be Transformed in Pink :)

It has been a long couple of weeks....I have been worrying quite a bit, mostly over the crazy stuff at work. I decided to bring out my trusty journal and work with it.

I am one that has a really difficult time in 'digesting' worry...which I know is wrong to do on a constant basis. I was inspired to create these two pages after reading my new Art Journals magazine (Stampington and Co. publication).

I was also inspired by the Biblical verse of thinking about renewing your mind of unwanted thoughts and feelings:

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2)

After your visit with me, go and stop by the other pink blogs at Beverly's place @ How Sweet the Sound (go and look at the current Saturday link).

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Pink weekend :)

Blessings to you!

The 3 Pink Saturdays of Christmas.....No. 3

OK....Christmas has come and gone for another year (the official day on the calender anyway).

Here is what my creativity brought to me....a fabulous pink journal that is all decked out for the holidays. I actually found this at a second hand store and I could not pass it up. I however have not had the time to really do anything with it...I think I will consider it my "after the holidays" project so it can help get me ready for next year.

I found some clippings (tho not all pink) from some of this years' holiday supplements and some cards that I have received. One ad that I really liked in particular was the Macy's 'Believe' (or Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus).

Here's to a grand pink holiday weekend and a wonderful 2009. In the midst of your celebrations and get togethers, please visit Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound and check out other pink blogs that are all decked out (remember to head over to the right sidebar for the 27th).

**One note from last Pink Saturday...so sorry that I am behind getting to your blogs, I will get there and make comments (I am normally not online a whole lot due to doing other things off-line). And those of you who do leave a comment, I truly appreciate reading your lovely notes :)