Art Journaling

Many of you know that I've been a avid scrapper...it's something I've always loved and started doing even as young girl. This last year I started more in the world of art. More specifically art journaling and mixed media.  Art is  something I've always loved...but have been afraid of because my brother is an incredible artist and I never thought I could compare. Luckily as I get older...I am getting better perspective and learning who I am and letting those insecurities go. As I've dove into this new world of art...I have found so much enjoyment,peace and even healing while I sit and create something with my hand and  put my feelings on paper. I hope that maybe if you read this...it will inspire you to try something you've always wanted to do.

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Art Journal

I've taken the last week off and I really enjoyed it. Not that I don't love doing vinyl...but it was wonderful to spend time with Ry, my kids and extended family. We did a lot of relaxing..movie watching and just hanging out (something we don't very often).  I also took some time to do some creating in my art journal. I started taking mixed media classes about a year ago and I am totally addicted. For me it is truly relaxing, its get your hands dirty and putting on paper or canvas my hopes and dreams or even the battles I am facing. It just calms me. I thought I would share one entry with you today. I feel like it's appropriate with the new year. It's entitled spread your wings and fly. I hope all of you will have joy in 2012.

Happy New Year...