Another idea, another page.

I can't take classic photographs, nor can I paint beautiful landscapes, nor can I make beautiful jewelry. In fact, I don't even like to try those things, although I have tried all at some time or another. I love to crochet and have done a lot of it in the past, but am slowing down because I have developed arthritis in  my right hand making it harder to crochet for long periods of time. (And I don't thing God Himself could ever teach me to crochet left handed!!! LOL)

But I do love to create with paper and paint and stamps and die cuts. So I have been doing more art journaling and less of everything else, except reading. I still read voraciously, having just finished book #78 for 2016.

 I know it sounds like I am whining, but I don't intend it to sound that way. Just life getting in the way.....again!  Here's my latest art journal entry. I have two journals going, one small one large. This is in the small one.

With this one, I stepped out of my comfort zone and used some of the idea of "Steampunk" art. I like the industrial feel of it, with the gears and clocks, and  the use of di Vinci's drawing added a bit of "culture."  Not until I was all done and had it sealed did I discover that the placement of my stenciled lettering sorta spelled my last name, but also sorta spelled the "f" word. Believe me, this was totally unintentional!!!  But it's art, it's mine, and I am choosing to leave it alone. I will watch that in the future. And, I don't intend to point it out to everyone who might glance at my journal.  I love working with different media.  For now, it's a time passer and a challenge.  But, I keep on reading and crocheting. I have made a sweater and hat for my expected new granddaughter, who shall be arriving in October, and shall be called Annabelle Grace, the last I heard. I have a sweater started for my 6 yr old grandson, and yarn purchased for one for my 8 yr old granddaughter. My 23 year old grandson already has hats, scarves, and a prayer shawl I made for him, and he wouldn't wear a hand crocheted sweater anyway. So between now and Christmas, I should keep busy. I also have to make my Christmas cards. I need to quit blogging and spending time on Pinterest, and get busy!  LOL!

Until next time,
Peace,
JE