help helps, more finds and a project

Thank you so SO much for your help, tips and tricks that really made me get moving. I don't think I have experienced a sort of creative meltdown like this before and who knows? maybe it had to do with the 42 degrees Celsius we have had last week. ;) There is always some sort of excuse hey.. Good thing I can actually laugh at myself for coming up with excuses instead of believing them.

Anyway... what I did was this.... I cleaned up my workspace. Yep. So now I know again where everything lives - which is just awesome (and inspiring in itself). I found all these little piles of stuff. Cards, pictures, beautiful images, quotes, you know 'stuff' that I never wanted to throw away because ???? Yep, the day would come. And it came. Instead of waiting any longer, I grabbed a bag and stuffed every treasure, precious little piece of image or whatever in it. All day long, indeed. My girls were also very happy because they received quite some cool stuff from my cleaning up efforts throughout the day as well. Yay for cleaning up rubbish. Great rubbish I may add.

So that's the pile of stuff yesterday, when I emptied the bag.

Today that same pile plus a few extra's looks like this:

And some of the pages inside:

Now my pages are ready to start writing, drawing, whatever I feel like. This is how I love making my journals... A book all done, which is inspirational and not as blank so it is easier to start pouring my thoughts and feelings onto the pages.

Can you believe I have not yet used any paint or ink for this one???

The painted pieces were already done for another project some time ago.

This is good, and I need to thank you my dear readers :) Can't wait to show more of it as this journal progresses.

I also watched some Andy Goldsworthy clips, a tip from Jenny (thanks!)... This man is such an inspiration, please go and google his name

What else did I get upto? Oh yes, I wanted to show you some more wonderful treasures I found whilst on the hunt for RUST. Here you go and I'll leave you with that. Have a wonderful Sunday..

Comments

[sue brown]

lovin' your journal Viv, can't wait to see how it evolves.

[Barb]

Oh my, how I love your process. Vivian, you inspire ME so much...even when you were feeling uninspired. I just adore you!
And if you have any extra rusties laying around, I'll give you my address! lol
YAY for returning inspiration.
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
http://craft-therapy.blogspot.com/

[Diane]

So glad the process was successful. Love that journal.
I have been a HUGE fan of Andy Goldsworthy for years.
Love your rusty stuff too.

[Seth]

So good to see that you are out of the dreaded slump! Inspiration has definitely grabbed you. That journal looks great. And of course, that basketful of rusty bits is inspiring me! Love Goldsworthy too.

[Nadia]

so happy to hear that you found some inspiration. love the look of the journal and no paint! gasp! nice twist. happy monday!

[Marie]

So glad you managed to blast out of your creative funk and are back on the artistic bike again :-)
hugs from chilly New York

[Jenny]

Hooray for pushing through and finding some new energy! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the Goldsworthy goodness! Your journal is beautiful and I'm excited to see where your quest for rust will take you! Be sure to share!

[Kerin]

You can come clean my work space! :) Glad to see you found your mojo again.

[Bec Spicer]

Viv, so very glad you found some inspiration again.

There is something for you on my blog.

[Petrina McDonald]

looks like you are back on track then.
Thanks for the clip of Andy Goldsworthy - I love his stuff. I never tire of reading through books of his work; totally amazing. The patience that man has (not to mention the talent). Looks like I'll be spending some lessons with my grade 11s watching Youtube this year!

[Jilly van Iperen]

Hey Viv!! So glad you're out of the hole!!
Eeeeek!!!!! ooooh....rusty things eh? I likey!
xxJillGG

[Lynn]

I love the journal you are creating
I love the basket with compartments in the last few photos with the rusty items and the rusty items
the video was
mind
blowingly
amazing

what a
man

[lisa]

I just love old rusted things.....