Thursday, November 5, 2009

Journal Page - Save the Turtles


This is another journal page using the Soul Journal - Caspiana - prompts. We were to fill our page with numbers, trace our hands six times, put important words down, etc... Sometimes things that you are thinking about just flow out.

I had read an article in our local paper about our the turtle hospital here was getting ready to sue the government over gill nets. Then, I had another conversation with a turtle nest volunteer I know about the turtle season in the grocery store. After that, it occurred to me that I should call and put my name on the list for volunteering. When the cold weather snaps the turtles get caught unaware and have to be rescued. Last year there were 23 in a matter of days. Hence, it all comes out in my journal. What in your life has spilled into your journaling or art?

13 comments:

Lynn Stevens said...

Elizabeth, I Love your blog, you are one creative lady!
Thank you for your kind words and stopping by my blog.
Best of luck in my giveaway!
Lynn

Theresa Lili said...

I too love your blog. I am going to join in the challange so happy that you shared yours!

Tammy Freiborg said...

The numbers and hand outlines are perfect for this page. Counting turtles and taking action to save turtles - great colors too!

Socrates said...

What a fun page. I love your butterfly person on top of the turtle. As they say in hawaiian lore, when asked what hold the earth together, they answer: It's turtles all the way down. Great page. Sox

Bea said...

Very cool page. I just joined the group but haven't had time to even sit down at my art table and do anything. It's coming. :)Bea

Anonymous said...

Aww this is sweet! I like the butterfly wings and the turtle and his little number 3. The colors are nice together. Very cute picture here!!

Sarah Whitmire said...

What a beautiful page, and such a great color palette too! Isn't it interesting how even without thinking about it our worries and concerns can spill out into our journals. I think the turtle rescue sounds like a great cause. Bravo to you my dear for helping out!!!

*SOUL HUGS*

Sarah
www.caspiana.com
www.souljournaling.com

Mixed Media Martyr said...

Love how this emerged from the prompts!!! Beautiful!

Shopgirl said...

I had no idea about the turtles....ya learn something new each day. This is fun to look at and the colors are amazing.
Happy Fall, Mary

Anonymous said...

I love the way you just outlined your fingers, when I did mine last year I did the whole hand and it just over powered the page, what you did works really well. Janet B.

Unknown said...

I love turtles and this page is great. it is funny that I didnt notice the hands until I read about it. what a great prompt.

teri said...

Fabulous!!! You manage to make each thing uniquely YOU.

Hearts Turned said...

Good morning, Elizabeth--so glad I found your blog today! Your work is so stunning! I'm your newest follower & will be back often to see what you're creating!