Thank you. It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago... A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way, and it's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning. And of course, there are multiple other art journals which have also been on the go over those years, of all shapes and sizes... so there are different journeys to see in all of those! Happy you enjoyed it.

@@w0rdsandp1ctures I did. And know this so well, three years ago I moved. And looked through all my old art stuff in oder to decide what I wanna let go. Some made me WOW and some 😬. Looking forward to your next books 👀.

Thank you - and of course this wasn't the only journal on the go during those years, so there are very big gaps here! It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it - thank you for taking the time to let me know.

It's so odd looking back at those early pages... I'm glad you enjoyed the crazy and the vulnerable. Thank you for that!

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago... A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees, take me by surprise in a really good way, and it's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it.

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it.

That made me laugh!! Happy you enjoyed the train too... It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning. And then of course, there have always been multiple journals on the go all along, in different shapes and sizes, so there are big gaps in the journey in this one! Happy you enjoyed it.

@Katrine, Everyone of us feel the same way you do. The trick is to "Just Do It!" Have fun and let go of the need to get it right. Mistakes can turn into the best happy accidents. ❤❤❤

I hear your pain. When I moved countries, the bulk of my craft supplies got stuck in boxes for nearly six months while floors were finished etc etc. I was working with quite a substantial "temporary" stash, but nonetheless it was really frustrating... And also really hard to work out all the placements and storage once I could get things out again. There were some things that I knew had to be easily available, but too many of them to all be within reach all the time! Ikea Raskog trolleys are an excellent thing - because then you can roll certain supplies in and out of the prime positions. I have four - only one bought at Ikea, all the others from yard sales and car boot sales - they are a vital part of my storage. But then with the journalling, you have to banish the "judgment monkey" - that annoying pest who sits on our shoulders and says unhelpful things. Who cares if a page gets "ruined"? Nobody's going to see it but you (unless you choose to share it in a YT video of course!!)... and that's what a journal is for - exploring, playing, failing, trying something else. Plus I bet if you leave it and go back a few days/weeks/months/years later and add a few layers, it will end up somewhere better than you thought! It must be more than six years since I put the texture paste through the daisy stencil for the second time, and I now - finally - feel the urge to carry on with that page!! And even a "ruined" page teaches you something, so it's never wasted... unless it's left unused - that's how I try to look at it. Anyway, good luck with the final stages of the makeover. Remember you're still allowed to move things even after you've "finished". That's why we have previews in the theatre before opening night... until the audience is in, you really don't know what you have. Same with the craft room... until you start playing and using the space, you won't know for sure where things work best.

@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Absolutely!

I am in the same boat with you! New to art journaling and mixed media. Brand new. I started making cards a few years ago and still don’t know what I’m doing but as you, I am going to jump in and start a real art journal 💚

You are so very welcome!

Oh, the journeys we take... it was really odd looking back so far!

Happy you enjoyed the time travel... it was a very weird sensation. Trouble with the tree one is there's no way to create that texture on a stamp design! But yes, I like the idea of delving a little deeper into the woods. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it.

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago... A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way, and it's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it. Good luck with the packing and moving... When I moved countries a few years ago, the bulk of my craft supplies got stuck in boxes for nearly six months while floors were finished etc etc. I was working with quite a substantial "temporary" stash, but nonetheless it was really frustrating... And also really hard to work out all the placements and storage once I could get things out again. There were some things that I knew had to be easily available, but too many of them to all be within reach all the time! It's quite a process!

The playing, the exploring, the process is always what matters to me... good results are a bonus! And then if I do need to create something with a purpose, I've got lots of ideas, tools, tricks, techniques at my fingertips to choose from. And inside a journal nobody ever needs to see what you've been doing (unless you choose to reveal it in a YT video, of course!!). I hope you'll have lots of fun playing. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Thank you... it's a slightly dizzying feeling looking back at some of those early pages - I sort of recognise them, and I also don't at all! I'm happy you found inspiration and calm in the pages. Some of them did that for me too, but not all of them!!

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it, and delighted to hear that you are inspired to play in your journal - I hope you'll have lots of fun.

Thank you so much for that thoughtful comment, Edith... you have a lovely evening too.

The first of these must be from about that same time, I think, or maybe a year or two older. It's interesting (and odd) to look back and see how far we've come! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

So happy you enjoyed it - thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.

Thank you - it's a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago (a couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit) but also good to notice what a long way I've come! Happy you enjoyed it.

Thank you. It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning. And bear in mind it's not my only journal... there are always many on the go in all shapes and sizes so I can grab one that suits my mood! Happy you enjoyed it.

Thank you - it's a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago, but also good to notice what a long way I've come!

It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it.

Oh good... all the windows upstairs were wide open so it was much louder than usual!

I was pleased it was mentioned though as I was going to stop the video & go explore outside as I thought it was at my place 😁😅

@@love-light369 😂😂

I think it might be mine too... thank you for all your lovely comments, always.

It's really interesting to look back, and sometimes there are things there that can feed today's work too! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

Thank you.

Thank you - it's a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago, but also good to notice what a long way I've come!

Thank you - it's a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago, but also good to notice what a long way I've come! Happy you enjoyed it.

Thank you - it's slightly weird looking back at some of the earlier pages from so many years ago, but really satisfying to be aware of the journeys I've taken since then. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

It is really large, but sometimes it's great to have that space to expand into... and obviously I've always got multiple journals on the go, of all shapes and sizes. It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning! Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

I think often I've left those blank pages because there is, for instance, a metal brad pushing through, or the paper has become very wrinkly. But at some point I will go back and fill up the spaces in between... and then I really won't know how old a page is any longer!! And certainly I have no problem with starting a page and then leaving it for later if it's not calling me. It's probably at least six years since I created that second textured stencilled daisy page, and now I - finally - really really want to paint it... waiting for that urge to create is allowed! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and carry on skipping pages!!

Happy to know it's not just me! Delighted you enjoyed it, and there'll be some stories coming soon. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

Yes, I definitely want to paint those blank daisies very soon... I'd forgotten how beautiful that stencil is. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

You're very welcome... it's not the only journal I have on the go (as I can see you know, since I've just spotted that you've commented on one of the altered book videos!). I have at least twelve or fifteen in different formats and styles!

I did have a bit of a wobble about it, but then I thought there's something useful in showing that we all go on journeys.

@@w0rdsandp1ctures I’m so glad you did share, it’s such a great way to see how far you’ve come and how your style develops xx

It is really large, but sometimes it's great to have that space to expand into... and obviously I've always got multiple journals on the go, of all shapes and sizes. I think those disturbing red vibrations might be another reason why I don't pull this journal out to play in as often as I might, so I really must take action! It's definitely a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago. A couple of them genuinely make me wince a bit - but then some, like the trees and those daisies, take me by surprise in a really good way. It's good to notice what a long way I've come, but also the elements which have been there since the beginning. Happy you enjoyed it, and that the train didn't disturb you for long! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

I think as long as you stay curious, that's the main thing. Finding "your" style can even be a trap, because you stop exploring and playing in other directions... I'd say keep right on loving all those different artists and brands and techniques and products and keep playing - that's where the joy is! Your square journal sounds lovely... I have a couple of square ones on the go - one white, one kraft. The white one should be coming up in a couple of weeks. The kraft one is going to have to wait for winter, as the majority of the spreads in there are somewhat snowy!! As far as criticism goes, working in theatre has taught me to bring several buckets of salt along with me whenever I engage with it! Hope you're having a lovely weekend.

@w0rdsandp1ctures thanks so much for your encouragement and salty advise 🙂

You're welcome - it felt a little weird showing those early pages, but I think it's useful to look back sometimes and see how far we've come.

@@w0rdsandp1ctures absolutely! I love looking back on mine!

I'm so pleased to hear that you found it helpful, thank you. We all start somewhere, and we travel on from there!

Oh, yes, good idea... but I think I'll still need to at least gesso it first. Red has an annoying way of seeping through whatever you stick over the top of it. I think those disturbing red vibrations might be another reason why I don't pull this journal out to play in as often as I might, so I really must take action! It was a little weird looking back at some of the pages from so long ago, but also good to notice what a long way I've come... thank you so much for watching and commenting.

That's great to know, thank you.

Glad you enjoyed seeing back down my crafting history in the journal! The large daisy stencil is by Donna Downey... this is it here: istencils.com/dd-020-painted-flowers/ Thanks for watching and commenting.