Hobonichi Journal Pages

 

It appears that we've had a

short Spring and moved directly

into Summer! Almost 80 degrees

Fahrenheit predicted for today

in Ohio!

A quick sketch of some of the 

violets in our yard, before 

mowing must commence.

My Hobonichi is my day planner,

documenting the small moments,

appointments, thoughts, and

life in general.

We were sick for most of the 

month of April, and into May.

Lots of journal pages document

how miserable I felt.

We are slowly on the mend,

but I broke down and went to the 

doctor.  My allergies just would

not let me kick the cough, so had

to get a prescription. I think it's

helping.

I am still being faithful to journal

in my little Hobonichi A6 (about 4" x 6")

Some days have quite a bit of writing, 

and some days it is mostly doodling.

Post Proof that I am alive and well,

even though I have neglected this

blog shamefully.  If you are on

Instagram, you can find me there:

www.instagram.com/dbcarey_2000

Making a Messy Art Journal

This journal is made from an old book, just the

back and the spine.  No front cover, and the

 pages are not stitched into the cover. 

This makes it easy to remove the 

pamphlet-stitched book to work 

on the pages.  I added a little decorated 

clip to secure the pages.

Fun painted paper scraps and

bits of vintage stitching...

Made in a workshop offered on-line

by @raspberrybluesky, Michelle

Schratz, @Robenmariesmith,

Sara Strandquist @seesarastitch,

and Leaca Young @leacayoungart.

This is one of four journals taught

in the class. Enjoyed it very much, and

 unique approaches to creating

art journals are presented.

It's not like I really need more art journals,

but they're so fun to make!

Painted and doodled papers

are easily found around here...

I had to include some of my Mom's

drawings (these are copies)

from the early 1950's.

This journal style encouraged loose

and messy stitching, which is not

what I'm used to as a stitcher, but

the artist in me rather enjoys 

dangling threads and not worrying

about perfection.

I'm still journaling daily in my

little Hobonichi A6. Doodling and

documenting my every-day activities.

These days it's a trip to the store or

to our parents' to help out. Not a 

lot of excitement around here.

But so glad to see Spring arrive here

in Ohio! 

I'm so rusty at blogging, and really

find the Blogger process unwieldy after 

using Instagram. But thought I should

check-in and share some colorful

pages!  Hope you enjoy some sunshine

and art today!

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