It’s taken a while but I’m getting the urge to create at least in my art journal.
In fact, this was the second page I created on Sunday afternoon.
While searching through my stash I found some watercolor color experiments. The colors spoke to me in that fall sort of feel.
The lined page to the left was a shiny paper from junk mail. I didn’t want to cover the lines but at the same time didn’t like the shine. I used some glimmer mists to knock it back.
Yesterday was a rough day for me. I was very emotional which is not my usual state of being. I’m a very stoic person…I’m Norwegian raised in the mid-west. It takes a lot to crack my shell. 
I did what I like to call a mind dump on my page. I like to write very messy and somewhat layer the words. This makes it difficult to read. This is purposeful. I need to get it out but I don’t want to go back and relive it later when I’m paging through my journal.
I saved this label from a beer my neighbor shared. (using as my drink reference as well…it’s a twofer) The beer was really interesting. You could taste a hint of orange and copious amounts of honey. I’m not sure I loved it but I did love the label.
It’s not my favorite page in the journal but it served its purpose.
Today is a work day of course with some grocery shopping on the way home.
The watercolor of 3 flowers is very lovely. I llike the washed feel where you were very sparing with the brush.
best…mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Lovely art journaling, you have been busy. Happy T Day, Valerie
Your journal pages are beautiful. Have a lovely day today.
I enjoyed seeing your journal. I’ve done underwriting in a journal when I need to get something out, but don’t want others to see it. Your write in the journal and then paint and decorate over the writing. Happy T Day
Lovely journal pages. Happy T day.
I especially like your watercolor flowers. The colors are so appealing. It’s hard when these times hit and seem almost overwhelming. I hope you’ve regained your stoic preference :) Happy T Tuesday
What beautiful journal pages! I always love your art and the way you’ve layered those prices together is perfect 😊. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x
Late to the party, I’m afraid. I love the journal pages, especially the flowers and the mind dump. I’ve never done that, but I know some do it all the time. I especially love the bees in the beer label. It’s a great label and a wonderful way to celebrate T with us this Tuesday, dear friend. I hope you are feeling better now.
I really like your journal pages. The “mind dump” page is a great idea! I actually like the page with the beer label. I think it balances out the page across from it.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate0
This is a great journal Halle. It’s fun not to do something for awhile and then find it again, isn’t it? I think doing that can really make you love it even more. I hope you had a great T day Halle. Hugs-Erika
I have used the messy writing technique before. I like your journal. I hope you are feeling more like yourself by now. Thank you for sharing. Happy T Day.
Art Journaling had to grow on me.. and it has.. Love seeing yours.. So far i like creating a journal with a theme.. Currently that is bees! I hope you are feeling better and more your stoic self.. Big hugs and Happy T day! deb
What a great journal. Being creatives helps when you have something on your mind. The word dump is an excellent idea. I hope it made you feel better.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca