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I uploaded the wrong image…sorry…here is my new first page….

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Well, the folded fabric page turned out to be too difficult for me to deal with at this time and then I found myself not just doing and thinking about finished product too much (must be part of my retail hell background)....and started thinking this is for me…not anyone else….so I have redone assignment one and two in a spiral journal…there are still oodles of fabric elements…but this way I can bring it down to the couter and just create and not wait until I am up in the office after close….


the second page has things that will never change…I will always spin and knit…and collect buttons, ribbons, trinkets and fabrics…I will always be goofy (I have a very distinguishable laugh that people have commented more on than not)....I will always have animals in my life…and mostly….family…it is the most important thing to me.

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When I joined up for the art journal class, I thought I’d just do it and keep it to myself. Just doing the class is a challenge for me. I’m not an arty type. Not at all. I’ve dabbled in lots of arts and crafts but never really stuck with anything. I am however, a compulsive thinker. I live in my head fast and furiously thinking lots of random thoughts. I need to push myself to share things (thoughts, ideas, experiences) with others and I’ve developed a good balance with this in my life. So why not do it with my art journal too? This is my entry for Week 1. I’ve completed Week 2 but I’m not so happy with it so I might do it again. Maybe.

I’m really appreciating all the work and thought and creative genius that’s gone in to the entries I’ve seen so far. I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with you.

Oh, and about me. I’m Kathryn – I live in Brisbane, Australia (sunny and tropical and gorgeous spot to live). I’m mama to 2 gorgeous kids – princess Ruby (nearly 3) and crazy boy Max (15 months). I’ve very recently turned 40 and am still dealing with the fall out of that, but think I’m OK. ;)

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Hello fellow art journalers! I’ve joined the group/class late, yet am determined to catch up so I can enjoy this with you!

I live in a small town South of Charlotte, NC where there isn’t much of an artistic community, but where there’s a will there’s a way, right? My art interests are all over the place….basically everything! I paint, draw, collage, alter, scrap, knit, bead, metalsmith, etc. etc. Sometimes I really wish I could focus more on just one medium! I’ve been journalling forever, but moved to a more visual form a few years ago. I don’t share much of it and was a bit nervous about it. But, seeing what you’ve all done thus far really STOKES me so I’m ALL IN with you. I appreciate the honesty, enthusiasm and effort – it’s good stuff. I keep a blog (primarily about my art adventures) at www.hollisfouts.typepad.com if you want to know more about what I do.

Looking forward to getting to know you better and making this a great experience! Thanks to Shimelle and happy weekend to everyone. I’ll post my pages as soon as I’m caught up!! THANKS!!!

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Here’s my week 2 entry

I cant seem to get away from the simple linear type page, but i’m trying.

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I went off the first thing I thought of when I read Shimelle’s prompt, which were some lyrics. Apologies to Melissa Etheridge.

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I wanted to do something bright and whimsical. Just because I have always had a carefree nature. I have always believed in Karma and felt it was one of the facts about me that I needed to put there, right beside ME!

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Here is my never-change entry. This was actually very thought-provoking for me. As I wrote in my journaling, I used to think that I had it all figured out – parenting, politics, education, religion… but today I am SO totally different in all those things. I really believe that you need to be open to change or you do not grow. There is not alot about me that I will ever 100% say will NEVER change. I like the way I am today, and I would be more than happy
to live out the rest of my life with my current attitude, thoughts and opinions. But who knows? Life changes you. I want to be open to whatever life throws my way.

(Having said that, I do not see myself ever being happy living in a cold climate… )

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My Journaling—

The end of the week spart asked “What do you wish you could be doing right now?” Right now I wish I could be growing a baby inside me. Other than to be with my husband until the day I die there is nothing I want more. I just keep trusting and praying. As I was cutting outh the flower petals for this entry a song by Clay Walker came on. It says the words on the other page, but it also says ..But I wasn’t there the day you filled up the oceans, I didn’t get to see you hang the stars in the sky, so I don’t meed to criticize what I don’t understand. These are just a few of the questions that I have.” I don’t think that I could say it better. I don’t understand but if I actually want to remain happy and content that I just have to keep praying and trusting regardless.

The other page says

“And how can two people who built a loving home, Try for years an’ never have a child of their own? When somewhere out there tonight, There’s a baby noone’s holdin’ tight: In need of love.
To me, that don’t add up”

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