Last week it seemed like the work week was never going to be over and now the weekend just zoomed by. I know it’s because we’re done with all the holiday stuff and now it’s back to a regular schedule. Anyway, I did have a great weekend and managed to finish two books and even work on some crafting projects.
This photo is a snippet from my art journal. Acrylics, white gel pen, stencils and cut out words from a magazine. I’m also making a simple pamphlet type journal but the best part is the paper because it’s from a paper collection called Public Library. How perfect is that?
We also went to the bookstore on Saturday and I found the latest edition of the Bella Grace Field Guide to Everyday Magic. I love this journal. The pages are matte and it’s filled with journaling prompts and pretty pictures. If you are someone who wants to get into journaling but feel like at a loss for what to write about a magazine like this one would be a great way to get some prompts for writing.
I still have a bit of money left on a gift card but I’m going to save that until our next visit as I was hoping to find another magazine but didn’t see it.
Regarding the books, I finished Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quiñonez and The Last Book Party by Karen Dukess. I’ll try to do some write ups of both but I can tell you that I highly recommend Bodega Dreams.
Alright friends, I hope you have a great week ahead and I’ll be telling you more about books I’m reading and the slew of E-Galleys I’ve added to my Kindle.
It’s always a jolt returning to normal schedules after the holidays.. glad you had such a wonderful weekend. This is the first I’ve heard of Bodega Dreams, so I clicked over to read more about it – sounds good!
Love that snipped from you art journal!! 🙂
Love the photo snip of your journal!
I just love the idea of journal books, especially if they have prompts as well. But I have not been successful in completing more than a few pages, each time I give it a try, I think I just have not found the right one, plus I try to be too rigid with my schedule – when to write, where to write, etc – rather than let it all flow. Someday I’ll give it a try again and try a different approach.
Looking forward to all those upcoming reviews!
Love your art journal page! I’ve not been successful with this kind of journal, although I do have a haphazard affair of ideas in my journal, it isn’t artistic. Most of the time I jot down ideas and slip them in the journal to be added at some future date. I may jot down ideas or quotes to use in my mail art, but the only come to fruition occasionally.
Joann @ Gulfside Musings – It’s like what? What do you mean vacation is over! Haha… Hope you get a chance to check out Bodega Dreams.
Lark – Thank you! 🙂
Stefanie – Thank you! 🙂
Athira – I think when we place rules on ourselves it can lead to disappointment in journaling. I’ve been a journaler all my life but I’ve gone months without writing sometimes. You just have to find whatever works for you. Hope you do give it another try!
Jen Mullen – Thank you! I have so many journals. Some for ideas, others for “artsy” things, poetry, you name it. A quote journal is great. Hm, maybe I need to try that too! 🙂
I hope you are enjoying this weekend as well. I enjoyed the snippet from your journal! January has been such a long month . . . I had really rough week at work this past week, and this weekend has had it’s ups and downs. I’m just glad I have a little break from work, at least. 🙂 I hope you have a great week!