I am one who can never sit still. I have to be doing something, even while I am watching TV. When I travel, I always brings tons of stuff with me to do on the journey and while I am away. It just makes me happy. Last weekend, I went to spend a couple of nights with my best friend from high school. The only project I brought with me was this one. I have an old ledger from 1894 that contains beautifully aged papers. I can't read a thing that it says and decided to use it, even though it is over 100 years old. Next, I brought a large zip lock bag full of collage sheets, paper scraps, a glue stick and a pair of scissors. That was it, and I had a blast. I was able to work in the car, work while my friend was in the shower, and have the satisfaction of creating some art in a short amount of time.
I love this project and am ready to create even more pages. I also want to use this technique some for another altered ledger I am creating with an ephemera swap with my Marie group. Another good thing about this craft is that since it is so easy to do, I can take it with me while my girls are out on the trampoline or on the slip-n-slide. You know how busy summers can be. This allows me to take my "me time" with me. Cause you know the saying, "If Mama ain't happy, nobody is happy". Creating art makes me happy. And my girls can do it as well.
Thanks for this great workshop Mary! Be sure to check out her site if you are interested. There is still plenty of time to play! Enjoy your day!
15 comments:
I love it. I get so relaxed when I work on mine. Yours is so fun.
This is looking marvelous!
I know several people taking this class right now - and everything I've seen produced is just stellar!
So wonderful, every page! I love that you're using an antique ledger, what a perfect idea!
incredibly gorgeous! love it...tfs! I am now inspired to work on mine!
Your journal is fabulous, so much much creating them.
Have a great weekend.
debby
Oh Rhonda, what a wonderful ledger to work in and I love what you have done on your pages. And such fun to meet you on this course instead of our usual Marie Antoinette Group! Love the way my cursor changes into an Eiffel Tower, by the way. How on earth did you achieve that?
The old ledger is perfect for your gluebook. It gives you an instant background for your pages.
Mary's class is incredible and I have to admit that I am addicted to gluebooks! See ya in class!!
Ah great gluebook! Love the idea of using a ledger for this purpose. Have a great weekend!
ohhhh I just love this....nice Rhonda!!!!
Hi Rhonda,
I really like this and boy did you get a lot to work with...I still haven't taken an online workshop..I really think I'd enjoy doing it...we have been working on so many projects around the house that I'm barely keeping up with my blog the past few weeks..but PiNk Saturday always calls my name.. The pink just yanks my chain I guess. ♥
Do drop by when you have a moment..I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
Totally awesome idea to use the ledger, your pages are just spectacularly wonderful!!!
I love your vintage gluebook Rhonda! I'm sorry I missed that workshop. Your book is beautiful!
Love your Gluebook pages, I'm also taking the class. Smiles, Carol Mae
You did a great job! I've always wanted to do something like this myself. :)
This is absolutely gorgeous!
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