Going Green

Week 45 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

A new month means a new theme

from France Papillon,

which for November is

colour.

The first art journal prompt was

I am ...

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Brenda Walton's Brianna

patterned paper
from K & Company.

There are photo corners by Paperchase,

word definitions torn from an old dictionary,

dymo black tape,

words cut from an old novel

& printed text.

The calendar is from the Graphics Fairy

& the bird image from Shawn Petite.

A new month also means

a new design focus

sabi

which I will explore more next week.

Finally a reference to the new lockdown

taking place in England from November 5th.

All non-essential shops,

bars, cafes & restaurants

have closed their doors

(apart from click & collect sales & takeaways)

& we are to work from home if we can.

It is due to last for 28 days.

Trust

We began a second lockdown

on 5th November here in England,

which will run for 28 days,

so I decided to create a small junk journal

to work in each day.

It is the size of an ATC 

(Artist Trading Card)

which is 2½ by 3½ inches,

with 28 pages.

The cover is kraft card,

the pages are from an old typing manual,

some already covered in acrylic paint.

The number 5 on the journal cover

is from a delivery label

from our new garden shed

which was delivered back in September.

Day 1

There are remnant rubs

by Tim Holtz

smudged colour from soft pastels

& a word definition from an old dictionary.

I will be using scraps of paper,

already printed butterflies &

other bits & pieces.

I will publish a blog post

on this project

just once a week.

Stand Tall

Week 44 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The journal prompt

from France Papillon,

this week is

tree.

There is a quote from

Victor Hugo.

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Brenda Walton's Brianna

patterned paper
from K & Company.

The Paper Doll is

from Tim Holtz

with words cut from an old novel.

There are photo corners

by Paperchase,

word definition cut from an old dictionary

& printed text.

A Japanese Maple tree leaf from the garden.

Balance & Control

Week 43 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The journal prompt

from France Papillon this week

on the continuing theme of

roots

is

it brings me.

I have chosen one of my family photographs

to illustrate my roots.

This photograph shows one of my grandmothers

with her parents, my great grandparents,

together with other family members.

This photograph of me was taken by my uncle,

the son of my grandmother shown above.

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Brenda Walton's Brianna

patterned paper
from K & Company.

There are photo corners

by Paperchase,

dictionary definitions,

& printed text.

As a country, we are again,

trying to take steps to balance & control

the current situation.

It is hard.

It is tough.

We will get through this.

Deep in Thought

Week 42 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The journal prompt

from France Papillon,

this week is

how deep.

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Brenda Walton's Brianna

patterned paper
from K & Company.

The flower & owl images are

from the Graphics Fairy

& the Paper Doll is

from Tim Holtz.

There is a quote from

the Dalai Lama.

There are photo corners

by Paperchase,

words cut from an old novel,

printed text

& washi tape.

Where do I begin?

Week 41 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

A new month means a new theme

from France Papillon,

which for October is

roots.

The first art journal prompt was

where.

I know where I was born,

but I did not grow up there,

so do not know the place where I was born.

I do not have anywhere which feels like home,

so I often experience the feeling of not belonging,

which gives me a welcomed sense of

freedom & independence.

A new month also means

a new design focus.

wabi

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Brenda Walton's Brianna

patterned paper
from K & Company.

The calendar & mushroom images

are both from the Graphics Fairy.

There are photo corners by Paperchase,

definitions torn from an old dictionary,

printed text & washi tape.

There is also some doodling

with a black pigma pen

& a white posca pen.

Take a moment to reflect

Week 40 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The art journal prompt

this week from

France Papillon was

purified.

The image of the lady

is from Kasia Avery.

The other images are from

the Graphics Fairy.

As the COVID 19 virus begins to

spread once more within our country,

I took the opportunity to visit my parents,

before restrictions on our freedom of movement

are reintroduced.

The aim is idealistic,

but we should try,

shouldn't we?

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Life's Journey Pansy patterned paper
from K & Company.

There are photo corners

by Paperchase,

words cut from an old novel,
printed text &
Tim Holtz Design Tape.

A Stitch in Time

Week 39 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The art journal prompt

this week from

France Papillon was

use it.

This lady is holding a sign

which says

"be quiet".

There is a quotation by Octavia Hill

on the first journal card.

This week also saw the tightening

of  rules to help slow down the

spread of COVID-19.

There is a quotation

from Boris Johnson

on the second journal card.

I have used patterned paper

from Glenda Waterworth &
Life's Journey Pansy patterned paper
from K & Company.

The lady is from Kasia Avery &

the lavendar & butterfly images

are from the Graphics Fairy.

There are photo corners

by Paperchase,

words cut from an old novel,
printed text &
Tim Holtz Design Tape.

Time Out

Week 38 in my

Mellow Kraft
Journal.

The art journal prompt

this week from

France Papillon was

the new want.

This week we took a trip to the coast.

It was the first time this year

that we had seen the sea.

We walked & talked,

had a picnic lunch

sitting high on the sand dunes

watching the waves

breaking on the shore below.

Wind in my hair,

sun on my face

& peace in my heart.

This was one new want

that was actually a true need.

Our mental, spiritual & emotional well being

are as equally important

as our physical well being.

This week also saw the introduction

of the Rule of Six,

in an attempt to stem the spread

of  COVID-19.

The Rule of 6

The lady is from Kasia Avery,

the hydrangea image is from

the Graphics Fairy &

the butterfly from Shawn Petite.

I have used patterned paper
from Glenda Waterworth &
Life's Journey Pansy patterned paper
from K & Company.

There are photo corners
by Paperchase,

words cut from an old novel,
printed text,
Tim Holtz Design Tape

& Remnant Rubs.