LOL. Sorry, could not resist a "Cowgirl" pun.
And it has been hard to get "back in the saddle" of everyday life. With all of the June Paper Cowgirl put to rest and then the Fab 4th (which was a "blast"...LOL, pun intended). Well, now here we are, back to the hum drum of everyday routine, hence, back in the saddle again.
I've not had anytime to work on anything new, so I thought I would show you what I taught at PC.
I'd been playing with journaling. And since I taught a hand-writing class at Paper Cowgirl, I threw a "little journaling" in, so students could use their new found penmanship skills. I still have much progress to make, but I like the start.
I loved the idea of using an old book (Reader's Digest Condensed - cheap! and usually plentiful). Gluing a few pages together and gessoing over the text is a good way to start. But then I found, I liked the page better without the gesso. (Click on any page to see larger).
This page was fun to do, and I loved the quote. I did a packing tape transfer (the chart). The page is simply dry-brushed with an acrylic, dried and then I used Prisma Color Pencil on top of acrylic and hand-writing. And for the little colored details and the nest in her hair.
This page was basically the same thing. I love the printed page showing throw just a little bit. And I love Emerson...love this quote, sounds like an "enchanted forest" to me.
On this page, again, a light acrylic paint, dry brush, and then, stamping, gluing down paper bits and doodling. This one incorporates a napkin transfer (one of my fave things to do). Those can be painted over, scribbled over, or stamped over...once dry of course. I hope to experiment more and more and become bolder in the pages that I do. This, is just the beginning. I'll share along the way.
Oh, another reason for that title is this: Tee and I are working on a "mini" Cowgirl. Yep, a special, one day event, to be held on Saturday, October 3rd. Three wonderful new teachers and three new classes, a Beeswax painting, a Stitched Wristlet and a Crown Class. We hope to have the details up on the Paper Cowgirl blog later this week. Or Click on the Cowgirl button above, and like Dorothy's slippers, it will take you to the blog.
Happy Monday.
Happy Monday and welcome back to the saddle! Your mini looks interesting...especially the beeswax class.
Posted by: Robin | July 06, 2009 at 06:09 PM
that looks great...i like how the book page is peeking through...it adds a lot of interest...good call!!!
Posted by: Lori | July 06, 2009 at 06:49 PM
oh yeah, I need to revisit playing with books ... even if the ones I refer to have blank pages to begin with. :)
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | July 06, 2009 at 08:29 PM
I love that idea! What a great project!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | July 06, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Lovely, C.! Your pages are great--I'm feeling inspired!
Posted by: Marilyn | July 06, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Your pages are gorgeous, Cindy! I love the softness of them. I'm really hoping to find some time soon to work in my art journal.
Posted by: Alisa | July 07, 2009 at 07:02 AM
yOUR ART JOURNAL IS SIMPLY GORGEOUS -- i KNOW ALL HAD FUN -- loVE THE PICS - kATHY - GA ♥
Posted by: kathy lowry | July 07, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Catching up on your blog. I want to be a cowgirl!!! That looks like so much fun. I am still in my creative downtime, just can not get going! There is certainly a lot of inspiration right here! I did have a hot dog on the 4th along with a lot of fireworks!
denise
Posted by: Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence | July 07, 2009 at 05:23 PM
GORGEOUS creations!
Posted by: Vicki C | July 07, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Skippin' and scattin' and doodly, doodly, doo. That's beautiful! Paper napkin transfer? Sounds really interesting; been taught by a wrangler at Paper Cowgirl before? Keep up the beauteous artwork! = Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 07, 2009 at 09:36 PM
I love your pages! So beautiful. I wish you would teach this at TCS!
Hugs,
K
Posted by: Kerri McMillion | July 08, 2009 at 09:13 AM
ohh... I'll have to try journaling.....:0 I like the effect!
Have a productive Wednesday!
xoxo, Ann-Denise
Posted by: Ann-Denise Anderson | July 08, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I love your journal pages Cindy!!! Makes me want to do some....
Posted by: creativechaos | July 08, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Oh those books- just love 'em. And using a Reader Dig Condensed is a great idea- and I can't think of another thing in the world to do with them!
You've heard the saying "Brown is the new black"- Mary Green told me "Journaling is the new black".
Posted by: Beth Leintz | July 09, 2009 at 06:36 AM
What fun! Such a great project!
Posted by: Lisa | July 09, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Please keep me posted, I'd love to be a cowgirl. I've got it marked on my calendar - October 3rd!
Posted by: Peggy | July 14, 2009 at 06:29 AM