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A Creative Journal

Archive for the ‘Visual Journals’ Category

June 19th, 2008

Creative Therapy

For some keeping a journal is considered a form of therapy. Personally, I can’t help agree. There’s nothing like being able to just get something off my mind in the pages of my journal. Today was a perfect example for me. Since writing up a crazy incident that happened this morning over breakfast at a […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 10 comments

June 17th, 2008

Another Solution for Journal Privacy

The issue of what to do with your journals when you die came up in a group discussion online recently. I was interested in the comments about what to do with those entries you felt might hurt someone needlessly, or reveal something about yourself you didn’t feel happy leaving with your family. I’ve often […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 13 comments

June 14th, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #16

Here are some more links to get you creating this week. I hope you enjoy them. Please leave a message if you see anything really useful.
Decoupage Beach Memory Box from The Artful Crafter.
Experience Time Travel with a Quilt from Quilting & Patchwork.
Father’s Day craft ideas from Tangled Thread.
Spool knit a magical little ‘Fairy Window’ […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

June 10th, 2008

More Cool Images

If you enjoy using images in your journal or for other personal artistic expression then you must know about Ten Two Studios, Go Make Something & Lisa Vollrath. Honestly, I can’t believe I didn’t know about these websites before. I have Hanna to thank for passing on these great resources, though.
There are loads of […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 9 comments

June 7th, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #15

Here are some great links to get you creating artsy things this week:
Create your own scrapbook embellishments from Tangled Thread.
Inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Briggs from The Artful Crafter.
Manipulation with a Torn Paper Landscape from Layers Upon Layers.
Metal Sculptures from Edouard Martinet from Junk Creation.
Sometimes You Can Make Your Own Art Tools from Stamping […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2008

Journal Anywhere

As usual I’ve had to grab a chance to write in my journal while my little boy played. Thanks to the glorious sunshine I was able to use a local park today. He was happy because there were two other little people to share the slides and swings with. I was glad to be able […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

May 31st, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #14

Here are a few more links to keep you busy and artsy:
A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories from Hankering for Yarn.
De-Cluttering my Craft Room the FlyLady Way from The Artful Crafter.
Kitchen Message Center from Cutting Board from Junk Creation.
Mixing Digital and Physical Art from Layers Upon Layers.
Link-roundup for the silk paper […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2008

Visual Journal Inspiration

Since I began researching more information on visual journal inspiration I’ve come across some great websites and blogs. I found the visual journal course I already shared with you; the Artistic Alchemy Summer 2008 Workshop.
Here are just a few links for you to enjoy.
5 Simple Rules for Starting a Visual Journal
Squidoo Lens on […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

May 28th, 2008

Digital Painting Tutorial

If you remember Genece Hamby’s digital painting tutorial, then you will enjoy her latest endeavour. The talented lady has begun weekly digital painting tutorials for you to enjoy. Her first lesson is titled Stillness at Sea and takes you step by step through the process used to create a simple yet lovely piece of art. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 9 comments

May 26th, 2008

Visual Journal Course

While researching more about visual journals I came across an excellent workshop you might want to join. Journal Girl, otherwise known as Samantha Kira Harding, is offering an eight week course where the participants will strive to answer the question - “Who are we as journal artists?” The course is titled Artistic Alchemy Summer 2008 […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 3 comments

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