Catch up news & Circle Journal 3

Hello my lovelies, I know it's been too long! I do have a good reason though. Well it's not good but it's a reason!

My son Sam was diagnosed in February 2018 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Totally turned our world upside down! Unfortunately, it didn't respond to chemo so he will be having a bone marrow transplant in the next few months. So lots of things have taken a backseat as you can imagine! I stopped doing art classes on Jot 2018 and Wanderlust 2018 and so I will be posting on those when I start to do the lessons again. It might be next year but I'm not worrying about it. I won't be buying anymore courses until they're finished anyway! 

The only art I continued with was the Circle Journal I talked about in THIS POST.

The journal which you can see in the before mentioned post, was posted off to other members of the group to do a double page spread and post on. Now this post is about the pages I completed in the other members journals! I tend to use quotes and my intuition in my artwork and these are no exception.

Catherine's Journal

 Front

Back

Unfortunately, Catherine's journal got lost in the post so we all did both sides of an envelope for a surprise journal that Chris put together for her.

 I used some magazine cut outs and went with my intuition. The quote on the front says: "Forget everything you were told about art. Just do it. Do you." on the back it says: "Make art you love!"

Chris' Journal

 Chris' journal had lolly sticks with prompts on. I chose the prompt 'Broken'. I used pieces of cut up CD's and texture paste for the hand. I used the quote " We're all a little broken. That's how the light gets in."

Claire's Journal

 Claire's journal was made in a vintage style, so I did my page to suit her style/colourways. I used the quote "Reach high for the stars that are hidden within your soul."

Deb's Journal

 My spread in Deb's journal was very intuitive. I used some cut up sequin waste and masking tape and had a grand ol' time! I used the quote "Find your own style" which I think I may have!

Hazel's Journal

 Front

 Back

I used some collage elements that Hazel included and added some of my own for this page. I stuck the eyes on the inside so they could peek through the envelopes window. The front says: "More than meets the eye" and the back says: "Look inside yourself."

Julie's Journal

 I heat embossed onto fabric which I'd never done before and used a Frida Kahlo collage element on Julie's spread. It says "Create a revolution." and "Express yourself."

Linda's Journal

I used some wire behind the element in the top left corner and the quote "Unknown expectation" which was chosen randomly from a box of typed words I have. There's also a little metal pen nib charm hanging off of it.

Marie's Journal

 Front

 Back

I used gelpress page scraps as collage as a starting point and went from there. The quote says: "Create a beautiful revolution." I love holding my heat gun close to the paint and making it bubble, it gives lovely texture!

Rebecca's Journal

 Front

 Inside

Rebecca's journal had fold out pages and we could choose from a selection of quotes to use. I used a vintage eye ephemera element for the front flap and sewed a button in the pupil as a closure. The front quote says: "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." I used a vintage lady collage element for the inside spread and the quote "Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist."

Tricia's Journal

Front

Back

I was inspired by a floral mandala type stamp I have for Tricia's spread. It made me think of a lotus flower and the quote: "Just like the lotus flower we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate love into the world." So that's what I used! Tricia was on holiday in Bali at the time which is probably why it called to me. I added a pocket and tag to the back of the page.

Wanda's Journal

I was inspired by the vintage photo I used along with some rusty metal embellishments I had knocking around and I used a page that a friend gave me from a very old book. I wrote the word Blessed in Indian ink along with a lovely splodge! I just can't do #CleanAndSimple! 

I hope you enjoyed looking at all of my pages/spreads. I will be taking part in round 4 of Circle Journal in October!

I will be posting another post on the pages/spreads that are in my circle journal too!

Thank so much for stopping by. I really appreciate it. Please feel free to leave a comment! Which were your favourite?

Much love 

Sez x

Wanderlust 2018 Week 4

Hello again my lovelies!
Today I want to share my journal pages for week 4. This week is Kasia Avery's class which is all about past, present & future. I really like her style of art journaling & I've enjoyed watching all of her classes from last years Wanderlust. I'm looking to do them all as & when I get time to.
Here's my version of Kasia's spread. I used watercolours on the hand which was out of my comfort zone, but I really like how it turned out.

If you fancy joining Wanderlust 2018 you can sign up here.

I'm really glad you stopped by!

Much love

Sez x

Wanderlust 2018 Week 3

Hello again my lovelies!
Last year I got stuck on a few of the lessons in all the courses I took, so this year I'm only doing the lessons I really want to do. So no more stuck and no week 2!
Today I want to share my versions of the 2 projects by Jennifer Lee for week 3 of Wanderlust 2018.
You can join Wanderlust 2018 here.

The first project is a 12x12 inch canvas with a rose mandala.

This year my word is Love and I want to 'do all things with love' so this is my reminder!

The second project is a journal spread of a compass. I put my home town in the centre because my home is the centre of my world.

I'm so glad you could visit me here today, I really do appreciate the support!

Until next time...

Much love 

Sez x

Jot 2018 Week 1 - Geometric Shapes

Hello again my lovelies! 

Today I want to share my first week of Jot 2018. Jot 2018 is an art journal course by Marieke Blokland. For more info or to join, click HERE.

The theme for this week is Geometric Shapes.

Paper Play

Main Lesson

I enjoyed playing around with different shapes and colours. I'm out of my comfort zone, but that's good! I also used Deborah Jackson's big eyed girls as inspiration for my doll.  I love her work!

Glad you could join me today. Who inspires you at the moment? Let me know in the comments!
Much Love
Sez x

#Journal52 Weeks 49 - 52!

Hello my lovelies! Well, we are nearly at the end of 2017 and I have reached the end of my #Journal52 journey. I did at times find it hard to keep up due to illnesses flaring up, but I did it in the end! 😊

Week 49 Reflect

Week 50 Peace

Week 51 Release

Week 52 Desire

I hope you've enjoyed following my #Journal52 journey through out 2017. You can find a flip-through video on my FB page.

I hope to blog more consistently in 2018 and would love it if you can continue to follow my creative journey! 😊 

Much love

Sez x

#Journal52 Weeks 9 & 10 - Emerge & Truth

Hello my lovelies!

I wanted to share my Journal52

spreads with you today.

For more info on #Journal52 go HERE

Here's my spread for week 9 - Emerge.

I used:

Collage papers (magazine)

Matt medium

Acrylic paint

Posca pens

Gesso

Fresco paint in Concrete

😊

Here's week 10 - Truth.

I used:

Fresco paints in DustyTeal & Blood Orange

Posca pens

Gold acrylic marker

Gesso

For day to day postings follow me on Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty hugs

Sez x

#52CafeCards I is for Imagination

Hello my lovelies!

I hope you are well?

Here's my Café Card for I- Imagination.

For info on Café Cards go HERE.

The image of the child spoke to me. We are so imaginative as

children and it comes so easily when we are young.

I used:

Playing card

PaperArtsy  MN48 stamp

Collage papers ( Magazine image & Studio papers)

DecoArt Media Fluid acrylic paint.

Find me on Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty hugs

Sez x

#MiniMoleyDaily 1st March - 15th March 2017

Hello my lovelies!

It has been a little while since I last posted

my MiniMoleyDaily pages.

I've had allsorts going on!

These pages finish off Vol 1.

I covered the inside and the outside cover with Studio Wipes.

(Baby wipes covered in paint etc from wiping my hands etc)

I added an elastic closure too.

I will start using Vol 2 tomorrow!

For up to date postings follow me on Instagram!

Thanks for stopping by.

Feel free to comment below.

Crafty hugs

Sez x

Wanderlust 2017 Week 5 - There is No Final!

Hello my lovelies!

I just wanted to share week 5 of Wanderlust with you!

We had to start various pages in different ways, using

items we wouldn't usually use in the first layer.

I must admit it was a bit daunting at first but I had fun &

went with it!

 Paper Tape

Focal Stamps

Used Baby Wipes (sewn on)

Distress Inks (L) Lindys & DecoArt Spray Inks (R)

Modelling Paste (through stencils) (L) Focal Collage (R)

PaperArtsy Infusions & Lindy's Spray Inks

The one above did get finished into a spread HERE.

I'm sure in time, they all will get 'finished' but it was

refreshing to stop each one after the first layer!

Certainly breaks the blank page.

I found completing the spread mentioned above,

 easier with the first layer already done.

Are you taking part in Wanderlust 2017?

Let me know in the comments below!

Crafty hugs

Sez x

#52CafeCards - C is for Coffee

Hiya again my lovelies!

Last post today...

Here's this weeks CaféCard.

C is for Coffee.

If you have no idea what I'm on about,

there's some info from a previous post HERE.

  

Hope you join in too!

Thanks for stopping by my creative nook.

Crafty hugs

Sez x

Mixed Media Madness Couse

Hiya my lovelies!

I know it's been a while...

I lost my creative mojo for a bit. Being poorly does that to me sometimes.

You can read about that HERE.

Anyway I felt that I needed a bit of a kick up the bum!

So, I enroled on an online course,

Mixed Media Madness by Miriam Schulman @ The Inspiration Place

It's a great course especially if you are new to mixed media.

I felt inspired after watching the video tutorials and made

these canvases for my newly decorated kitchen!

Sometimes watching others kickstarts the creative juices!

I have also enroled on next years Wanderlust 2017 course.

So watch this space!

Cheers for stopping by & leave me a comment!

Crafty Hugs

Sez x