More Art Joy.....

It is one thing to teach a class of art teachers how to alter books - it is something entirely different to teach self confessed "non-artists" how to art!!! I had a fabulous week in Phoenix with my sister Carol and our friend Wendy - we shopped - sat in the sun and arted!!!  Carol had expressed an interest in having an art journal of her own to feature ephemera and photos of our travels in Europe and the Caribbean. She has watched me painting and creating in my journals and wanted to give it a go - with no previous art instruction or interest!! She decided our friend Wendy (no art or crafting experience) would be participating - whether she liked it or not!

 Well, they both loved it!  More art joy spread :)

and another trip being planned for more arting fun.....

A lovely fine art mess!!

Carol and Wendy

I am happiest amidst an art mess

Wendy and I showing off our journal covers - complete with tags sticking out

Ribbons Ribbons

I have an obsessive personality.  I kind of go all in when I get an interest.....

I was unhappy with commercial ribbons - they are too tidy and pretty for me.  I started making my own ribbons after attempting to alter pre-made ribbons with failing results.  I rip fabric into strips of ribbons and I am much happier with my results.  I use the ribbons for hanging handmade tags at the top of journal pages, gluing onto a journal page, hanging pretty blingy items from the bottom of pages and for attaching to the sides of a journal to keep it tied shut - I am sure I'll find new uses for them....

Only now I want and NEED to get more and more fabric for ribbons....do they have a 12 step program for arter crafters?!!!