Friday, March 12, 2010

This Week's Art Journal Pages

This week I have had to put my faith in a lot of people. Generally, I just rely on myself and get things done. Not this week. I think my journal pages are showing this tendency. The great birds are from the Graphics Fairy. I was able to do the border with some of that new tape I got a few weeks ago.

This is one of my favorite quotes. The first time I heard this was when I was a little girl from my grandmother. I have watched youngest chick stand up for the right not to do or think what his peers think the past few weeks. I have seen him be the victim of his peers because he would not cave under their pressures but stand up for what he believes is right for him.

The past is the past, today is your future. I chose this dark blue to accent the young girls dress. I like the simplicity of her. I did transfer the clock backwards on purpose. Sort of you can't turn back time thing.

Again, I am obsessing on the future and the actions you have. We all carry a lot of scars - baggage with us. I am trying to make mine turn into something positive and teach my kids the same.

Normally, I do at least five or six journal pages over a week's time in this particular journal. Not so this week. I thought I would share what the painted page phase looks like with you. I am not sure where I am going from here, but it should be fun...may be some of those Marigold freebies might look at home here.

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful pages~ beautiful words... hope your weekend is bright :)

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  2. Your journal pages are beautiful and I love the blue with the little girl. The quotes are also beautiful.

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  3. I always look forward to your journal pages, Elizabeth, and these do not disappoint. I hope things have settled down for you a bit and am sending good wishes for a serene and relaxing weekend. Hugs, Terri xoxo

    PS - I LOVE the tape!!!

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  4. Fabulous pages and great observations on life. Your blog is a marvellous heartfelt place to visit. Thank you.

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  5. These are fabulous, I love the one with the birds.

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  6. Your pages are beautiful - and the writing is so strong - surely something to think about...! Thank you so much for sharing them!

    Jacqueline (BAJ group)

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  7. Gorgeous gorgeous pages!! I love the quote "don't let the past steal your future" - wonderful quote. And I love that deep blue you used! All your pages are beautiful!

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  8. These are so beautiful, love the quotes. Your pages are full of color and just incredible. Riki

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  9. I love your journal pages and am often inspired by them.

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  10. I love your journal pages. The artwork is wonderful and so are the quotes!

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  11. I always enjoy your pages, your quotes and the recipes are so intriguing... Love your blog Elizabeth - you keep right on, being who you are - precious!

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  12. beautiful pages.

    I am going to write the quotes in my journal. Thank you for adding to my thoughts.

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  13. My 10 year old daughter and I have just started working on Art Journals and we love your pages so much! Beautiful work!!

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  14. Love your pages! The writing is fantastic! Love that it is so clear to read. The colours are all great! I also love the messages that the pages send. Thanks for sharing them. Leanne.

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  15. So glad I stopped by. Love all your journal pages.
    Renee
    www.reneetroyartonline.com

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