At the start of every yoga class, I ask my students to set an intention and dedicate the energy of the practice they are about to do. There is something about doing it for someone else, that gives you more strength and determination than if you were just doing it for yourself.
There's also something empowering about creating art for someone else. That energy can make you feel expansive and tap into your inherent goodness, so that you're creating from a place of freedom and love. That's how I felt when I created this journal for Glenda, who won it by commenting on this post.
Linking to Inspire Me Mondays, Mandarin Orange Monday, Monday Mantras, and Make it Monday.
Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.
There's also something empowering about creating art for someone else. That energy can make you feel expansive and tap into your inherent goodness, so that you're creating from a place of freedom and love. That's how I felt when I created this journal for Glenda, who won it by commenting on this post.
Here's a short look at how I created it and a peek at the inside pages. Hope you like it Glenda!
Linking to Inspire Me Mondays, Mandarin Orange Monday, Monday Mantras, and Make it Monday.
Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.
OMG!!!!!!!!! I love it. It is so beautiful. I will cherish it always. You are so generous and kind.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS. You have a HUGE heart my friend. xox
ReplyDeleteyou are an angel Jessica! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely adorable!!! I cannot tell you how MUCH I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR HOW TO VIDEOS,,,,,,
ReplyDeleteI keep hoping this is all sinking in, and all of a sudden one day I magically become a Jessica CLONE!!!!
this prize couldnt have gone to a nice person! I love the video -thank you so much for sharing your process with us.
ReplyDeleteooooops - I meant to say "NICER" person.
ReplyDeleteShe is going to LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art work and a great present :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
A gorgeous book, and price to winn! I love to see your videos Jessica- you make wonders with paints and with your fingers! This fantastic book is just the proof of that !!
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Jessica, this is once more a wonderful artwork of yours! Thanks so much for the video which I again loved.
ReplyDeleteCongrats too Glenda! You are a lucky person!
This is just super fantastic - I was watching the video of how you made this Journal book - fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous gift you've created! Thanks so much for the video - it was such a treat to watch you create.
ReplyDeleteReally nice painting.
ReplyDeleteYou create beautiful things my dear. I absolutely love this journal artwork!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome. Such beautiful colours. I really must try my hand at some mixed media projects soon. You inspire me so much.
Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.
Michelle :o)
Beautiful! Love it! Saw it on MIM - Deb
ReplyDeleteWOW!...Jessica I saw your journal on Make it Monday and had to stop by your blog to see the rest of your work...Wow...Wow...Wow...there's even a video you had to share with us...I've never tried doing mixed media...but think I should now...I love journals...the colours are fantastic...thanks so much for sharing with us.
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Beverley
Love Love Love your video! Love the addition of Duct tape and just seeing you work overall :)
ReplyDeleteThank you too for your SOC comment - and, whew, the poll is now up and running! :- xoxo
Gorgeous! And I agree with you. I love making art intended for someone else. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you use your fingers to rub the paint around. Great colors and the flower is such a "happy" guy!
ReplyDeleteSeeing your video makes me want to go into my studio and start working on something, anything... I have been suffering from a lack in mojo way too long now.... Seeing your art is inspiring so maybe I might be able to 'break through the walls' today.
ReplyDeleteNice work♫ Love your designs, and snazzy video.. My Mandarin Orange effort: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/shes-a-lady/
ReplyDeleteI made my book following your directions in this video last night! A gift for my soon to be 9 year old grand daughter, who is very arty herself and will probably want to learn to make her own book. I'd love to share your video on my blog, with your permission. If it's okay with you, how do I get it there?
ReplyDeleteIf not I understand. thanks either way. I had such fun making the book.
One more question. What brand is the scribble dimentional paint. Michael's here does not carry it.
ReplyDeleteJessica, is it fabric paint?
DeleteLove the quote and the artwork is fantastic! Great video. I linked over from the Sweet Stampin Challenge where I am playing along too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, antonella :-)
have seen the video...I sooo enjoy seeing you create those gorgeous journal! I love the flower with the dimemsional doodeling on top and the ducetape for the spine...thank you for showing!!! ♥ Conny
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Jessica, I am still smiling. The book is so wonderful. It us more than i could have ever expected. When I hold it in my hands and look through it, I can feel the love and awesome spirit you put into it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
ReplyDeleteI saw your awesome journal on MIM and had to stop by! I love the layers and textures you've used in your book. You should consider entering this into Smudgy Antics Challenge this week. The theme is texture and the deadline for submission is Saturday the 15th at midnight Pacific time. Here is the address if you're interested: http://smudgyantics.blogspot.com/2013/06/use-texture-in-your-project-with-smudgy.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic journal!! Thanks so much for the video of how you did it.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower and the feeling behind it (and the great texture on it!)
ReplyDeleteA lovely, happy gift for Glenda:) Love all the contrasting patterns too. Thank you for sharing it on Mandarin Orange Monday too:) ....sorry I am so late responding.
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