Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Finding the Beautiful

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Ah, art journaling….it brings me so much joy lately!

DSC00614_edited-1 {a much doodlier border than I ususally do…very random & free}

Blank pages covered with watercolors…wet and glittery {I love iridescent colored paint!}.  Left blank for a time until loved images are found and glued in place…

DSC00616_edited-1 {my mother has had this poem hanging in her kitchen forever…it flits in and out of my mind whenever it wishes…subconscious poetry…}

Bringing back to life my long-dormant love of hand lettering…something I’ve always enjoyed, but have long neglected. 

{We just don’t seem to write by hand much anymore, do we?  Keyboards and texting have taken over the pen…I’m going to be taking pen back in hand…}

Favorite quotes, poems or random thoughts from my own little head begin finding just the right page to come to life…

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…filling my book and  bringing me joy.

Ahhhhhhh……………………….

Julie

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15 comments:

  1. JoAnneSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    It brings me joy just to look at it Julie....exquisite!

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  2. koraleeSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my...I can see why this would bring you such joy..and you are so talented at waht you DO!!! Hope your Monday is amazing. xo

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  3. Blondie's JournalSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Your book is just beautiful! A wonderful keepsake, too!

    Happy Monday! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Sheila RumneySeptember 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    What a beautiful quote on a little smile. Your pages are gorgeous. Wishing you a beautiful week.

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  5. ElyseSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    hello my julie!

    you have such an eye for beauty!

    thank you for the sweet comment on my blog.

    i'm attempting a little bloggy catch up tonight!

    xo
    elyse

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  6. wendySeptember 10, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    what can I say...but soooo lovely.

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  7. ImagiMeriSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    How pretty Julie, and your handwriting is just so lovely. I love that feeling when your craft just makes you happy to do it. May you always find that joy.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  8. Angelsdoor * PennySeptember 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful quotes and lovely cards. I love the vintage look of your pages you have so lovingly created.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  9. Lynn StevensSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Julie its not hard to find anything beautiful, I just stop by your blog and its always there!
    hugs Lynn

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    Really good internet site!

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  11. Suzanne@Meridian RoadSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    That's a beautiful poem! I love your art pages~and the music on your blog. Ashokan Farewell is one of my favorites!

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  12. Privet and HollySeptember 11, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love, love beautiful
    lettering, so I'm smitten
    with your beautiful work!
    {Although that's probably
    NOT the right word, as it
    seems to be a joy, not a
    task, right?}

    I noticed that the Suzanne in
    the comment above mentioned
    music, but I'm not hearing any.....
    I'll have to look up Ashokan
    Farewell and see what I'm missing : )

    Thanks for sharing your talents,
    Julie!!

    xo Suzanne

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  13. Privet and HollySeptember 11, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Turns out I DO know
    Ashokan Farewell....
    perfect for your post
    and blog. Gorgeous.

    xo S.

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  14. Olga SiedleckaSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    All used words are so precious and so nicely arranged. Love it!

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  15. NeesieSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    No wonder you're finding so much joy art journaling Julie...these are exquisite :D
    I've finally started to use a journal too and you've given me inspiration yet again ~ thank you x

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