Art by Nancy Maxwell James
Hello!
Today, I am sharing a Traveler’s Journal spread I made a few days ago. I even got out some old stamps to create with. Digital papers, washi tape, dictionary ephemera, stamps, postage stamp, collage images.
I hope you are staying warm and safe wherever you are!
Hello and Happy Thursday!
I had a little time in the studio today and wanted to create a Traveler’s Notebook cover using digital papers, collage images, washi tape and ephemera.
It has been cold and dreary here in Michigan and this is when I really love to get in my area and create. I spend a lot of time with my Grandson (who is 17 months old tomorrow) so I have to eek that creative time in.
I always love a New Year because everything is fresh and new. I always wanted to purge as well and tidy things up. Looking forward to finding some time for that as well!
I had a little creative time the other day, so I created a December Journal page in my Traveler’s Notebook (Midori Style). This is a combination of Tim Holtz papers, old Sugar Lump Studios Christmas stamps (snowflakes), vintage collage images, music tags, washi tapes, and ephemera.
I was asked on my Instagram if my pages ever have handwriting on them. Yes, they do. But, I rarely show them because of my handwriting post-stroke. I really despise it.
I hope you are all stay safe and well and enjoying the Christmas and Holiday season.
I just wanted to share my latest studio additions this past week. Miss Adelaide has a new vintage straw hat that was found at a recent shopping trip. I thought it suited her and she seems to like it too!
I have been trying to journal from time to time. Since my stroke effected my right side, learning to write was (and is) difficult. I don’t do it often, but drawing faint lines with a pencil really helped. I am sharing that spread with you.
My new banker’s chair was something I won on an online auction. The leading bid was $9.00, so I probably went a little too high at $23.00 but so happy that I did. It was quite the haul to go get it picked up too! I asked on Instagram if I should paint it white to match my studio or leave it. Leaving it seems to be what most favored. Tucker (my cat) loves it too. I plan to sew a chair pad for it as well.