I have a wonderfully ridiculous problem.
I am working really hard at pumping out artwork for my upcoming book. And yet I have absolutely nothing that I'm allowed to show you. It's so frustrating and it has made blogging and instagramming so very difficult recently. I'm used to the rhythm of make & share, so it's really hard to keep it to myself.
But I must.
It'll be worth the wait. I hope.
In the meantime, I've been rummaging through my studio trying to find something artistic to share today. I found this tag:
Before I sit down for high-pressure creating (like the book projects) I like to warm myself up with a piece of "throwaway" art. I don't actually throw it away, but it's something low-pressure like the face I drew on this tag that already had spray ink all over it. Sometimes it turns out nicely (like this one did) and sometimes it turns out not so nicely (like the ones all over my studio floor). Either way it's a good way to loosen up and get the creative juices flowing! I paint on envelopes, scrap paper from the printer, junk mail, used tags — just something that makes me feel like it doesn't have to be (capital A) Art.
Hope you're keeping busy in your neck of the woods. Thanks for stopping by!
That’s a good way to start creating – with a ‘let loose and never mind’ little piece… I love this one!!!
That’s a good way to start creating – with a ‘let loose and never mind’ little piece… I love this one!!!
That’s a good way to start creating – with a ‘let loose and never mind’ little piece… I love this one!!!
That’s a good way to start creating – with a ‘let loose and never mind’ little piece… I love this one!!!
That’s a good way to start creating – with a ‘let loose and never mind’ little piece… I love this one!!!
Julie if you’ve not go the art to share I would love to read some more posts on ‘what you think about stuff’ about life, issues in the industry, what you would love to see as a new trend and why etc 🙂 xx
Julie if you’ve not go the art to share I would love to read some more posts on ‘what you think about stuff’ about life, issues in the industry, what you would love to see as a new trend and why etc 🙂 xx
Julie if you’ve not go the art to share I would love to read some more posts on ‘what you think about stuff’ about life, issues in the industry, what you would love to see as a new trend and why etc 🙂 xx
Julie if you’ve not go the art to share I would love to read some more posts on ‘what you think about stuff’ about life, issues in the industry, what you would love to see as a new trend and why etc 🙂 xx
Julie if you’ve not go the art to share I would love to read some more posts on ‘what you think about stuff’ about life, issues in the industry, what you would love to see as a new trend and why etc 🙂 xx
She is beautiful Julie… and SO looking forward to your book…
Jenny ♥
She is beautiful Julie… and SO looking forward to your book…
Jenny ♥
She is beautiful Julie… and SO looking forward to your book…
Jenny ♥
She is beautiful Julie… and SO looking forward to your book…
Jenny ♥
She is beautiful Julie… and SO looking forward to your book…
Jenny ♥
I agree with Louise. Your thoughts and advice are incredibly helpful. We can wait… The book will be worth it!
I agree with Louise. Your thoughts and advice are incredibly helpful. We can wait… The book will be worth it!
I agree with Louise. Your thoughts and advice are incredibly helpful. We can wait… The book will be worth it!
I agree with Louise. Your thoughts and advice are incredibly helpful. We can wait… The book will be worth it!
I agree with Louise. Your thoughts and advice are incredibly helpful. We can wait… The book will be worth it!
Julie, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I want you to know how much you have inspired me to just cut loose and let it flow. I love that you believe everything doesn’t have to be (capital A) Art. Before I started reading your blog, I was afraid to “waste” materials making “junk.” Your attitude has shown me that anything I do on my creative adventure is just a new perspective–not junk. Thank you so much for sharing your art for life.
Julie, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I want you to know how much you have inspired me to just cut loose and let it flow. I love that you believe everything doesn’t have to be (capital A) Art. Before I started reading your blog, I was afraid to “waste” materials making “junk.” Your attitude has shown me that anything I do on my creative adventure is just a new perspective–not junk. Thank you so much for sharing your art for life.
Julie, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I want you to know how much you have inspired me to just cut loose and let it flow. I love that you believe everything doesn’t have to be (capital A) Art. Before I started reading your blog, I was afraid to “waste” materials making “junk.” Your attitude has shown me that anything I do on my creative adventure is just a new perspective–not junk. Thank you so much for sharing your art for life.
Julie, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I want you to know how much you have inspired me to just cut loose and let it flow. I love that you believe everything doesn’t have to be (capital A) Art. Before I started reading your blog, I was afraid to “waste” materials making “junk.” Your attitude has shown me that anything I do on my creative adventure is just a new perspective–not junk. Thank you so much for sharing your art for life.
Julie, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I want you to know how much you have inspired me to just cut loose and let it flow. I love that you believe everything doesn’t have to be (capital A) Art. Before I started reading your blog, I was afraid to “waste” materials making “junk.” Your attitude has shown me that anything I do on my creative adventure is just a new perspective–not junk. Thank you so much for sharing your art for life.
Someone in the Creative Jump Start gave that idea as well.
I believe that she compared it to stretching before exercise.
Making tags and little items to just play before jumping in to creating. Great tag Julie.
Someone in the Creative Jump Start gave that idea as well.
I believe that she compared it to stretching before exercise.
Making tags and little items to just play before jumping in to creating. Great tag Julie.
Someone in the Creative Jump Start gave that idea as well.
I believe that she compared it to stretching before exercise.
Making tags and little items to just play before jumping in to creating. Great tag Julie.
Someone in the Creative Jump Start gave that idea as well.
I believe that she compared it to stretching before exercise.
Making tags and little items to just play before jumping in to creating. Great tag Julie.
Someone in the Creative Jump Start gave that idea as well.
I believe that she compared it to stretching before exercise.
Making tags and little items to just play before jumping in to creating. Great tag Julie.
This is great Julie. Love it. You are very inspiring you know.
lovely greet
marja
(marjascreativity)
This is great Julie. Love it. You are very inspiring you know.
lovely greet
marja
(marjascreativity)
This is great Julie. Love it. You are very inspiring you know.
lovely greet
marja
(marjascreativity)
This is great Julie. Love it. You are very inspiring you know.
lovely greet
marja
(marjascreativity)
This is great Julie. Love it. You are very inspiring you know.
lovely greet
marja
(marjascreativity)
Beautiful. So not throw away. : )
I am signing up for the life art journaling class that you’re part of, through your link, this week as my birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to just do art journaling, for me, without the pressure of creating things to sell.
Beautiful. So not throw away. : )
I am signing up for the life art journaling class that you’re part of, through your link, this week as my birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to just do art journaling, for me, without the pressure of creating things to sell.
Beautiful. So not throw away. : )
I am signing up for the life art journaling class that you’re part of, through your link, this week as my birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to just do art journaling, for me, without the pressure of creating things to sell.
Beautiful. So not throw away. : )
I am signing up for the life art journaling class that you’re part of, through your link, this week as my birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to just do art journaling, for me, without the pressure of creating things to sell.
Beautiful. So not throw away. : )
I am signing up for the life art journaling class that you’re part of, through your link, this week as my birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to just do art journaling, for me, without the pressure of creating things to sell.
What a great “problem” to have. I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations and writing in your book! Your tag is wonderful and the idea of a warm-up to crafting is brilliant. In order to exercise I NEED to warm-up, so it makes sense to do the same with ART.
Peace, Donna
What a great “problem” to have. I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations and writing in your book! Your tag is wonderful and the idea of a warm-up to crafting is brilliant. In order to exercise I NEED to warm-up, so it makes sense to do the same with ART.
Peace, Donna
What a great “problem” to have. I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations and writing in your book! Your tag is wonderful and the idea of a warm-up to crafting is brilliant. In order to exercise I NEED to warm-up, so it makes sense to do the same with ART.
Peace, Donna
What a great “problem” to have. I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations and writing in your book! Your tag is wonderful and the idea of a warm-up to crafting is brilliant. In order to exercise I NEED to warm-up, so it makes sense to do the same with ART.
Peace, Donna
What a great “problem” to have. I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations and writing in your book! Your tag is wonderful and the idea of a warm-up to crafting is brilliant. In order to exercise I NEED to warm-up, so it makes sense to do the same with ART.
Peace, Donna
Well I can’t wait for your BOOK…so I can wait for those projects! I love creating those tags…you never know when the will come in handy!
Well I can’t wait for your BOOK…so I can wait for those projects! I love creating those tags…you never know when the will come in handy!
Well I can’t wait for your BOOK…so I can wait for those projects! I love creating those tags…you never know when the will come in handy!
Well I can’t wait for your BOOK…so I can wait for those projects! I love creating those tags…you never know when the will come in handy!
Well I can’t wait for your BOOK…so I can wait for those projects! I love creating those tags…you never know when the will come in handy!
That has to be frustrating. I kind of have that issue with DT projects for special blog hops. Love the tag and that is a great idea to do “warm up” or “throw away” project…..
:-). BTW, saw the picture of you and Natalie on Natalie’s blog….. you’ve lost weight! You look great!!!! PS: Hope you don’t mind me saying that here.
That has to be frustrating. I kind of have that issue with DT projects for special blog hops. Love the tag and that is a great idea to do “warm up” or “throw away” project…..
:-). BTW, saw the picture of you and Natalie on Natalie’s blog….. you’ve lost weight! You look great!!!! PS: Hope you don’t mind me saying that here.
That has to be frustrating. I kind of have that issue with DT projects for special blog hops. Love the tag and that is a great idea to do “warm up” or “throw away” project…..
:-). BTW, saw the picture of you and Natalie on Natalie’s blog….. you’ve lost weight! You look great!!!! PS: Hope you don’t mind me saying that here.
That has to be frustrating. I kind of have that issue with DT projects for special blog hops. Love the tag and that is a great idea to do “warm up” or “throw away” project…..
:-). BTW, saw the picture of you and Natalie on Natalie’s blog….. you’ve lost weight! You look great!!!! PS: Hope you don’t mind me saying that here.
That has to be frustrating. I kind of have that issue with DT projects for special blog hops. Love the tag and that is a great idea to do “warm up” or “throw away” project…..
:-). BTW, saw the picture of you and Natalie on Natalie’s blog….. you’ve lost weight! You look great!!!! PS: Hope you don’t mind me saying that here.
Love that face Julie! And I am SO excited about your book — can’t wait to see it in print!! I do get your frustration, cuz you’re so used to sharing, but it will all be worth it! So many of us are looking forward to the thrill of flipping through the pages as soon as we can get your book in hand!
Love that face Julie! And I am SO excited about your book — can’t wait to see it in print!! I do get your frustration, cuz you’re so used to sharing, but it will all be worth it! So many of us are looking forward to the thrill of flipping through the pages as soon as we can get your book in hand!
Love that face Julie! And I am SO excited about your book — can’t wait to see it in print!! I do get your frustration, cuz you’re so used to sharing, but it will all be worth it! So many of us are looking forward to the thrill of flipping through the pages as soon as we can get your book in hand!
Love that face Julie! And I am SO excited about your book — can’t wait to see it in print!! I do get your frustration, cuz you’re so used to sharing, but it will all be worth it! So many of us are looking forward to the thrill of flipping through the pages as soon as we can get your book in hand!
Love that face Julie! And I am SO excited about your book — can’t wait to see it in print!! I do get your frustration, cuz you’re so used to sharing, but it will all be worth it! So many of us are looking forward to the thrill of flipping through the pages as soon as we can get your book in hand!
The green eyes are so riveting — really like this one.
The green eyes are so riveting — really like this one.
The green eyes are so riveting — really like this one.
The green eyes are so riveting — really like this one.
The green eyes are so riveting — really like this one.
When you said on the floor- I envision you tossing them over your shoulder Julia Child style!
When you said on the floor- I envision you tossing them over your shoulder Julia Child style!
When you said on the floor- I envision you tossing them over your shoulder Julia Child style!
When you said on the floor- I envision you tossing them over your shoulder Julia Child style!
When you said on the floor- I envision you tossing them over your shoulder Julia Child style!
I appreciate that you blog every day and are so very willing to share what you know and what you have learned about the process, even ones you don’t like as much. Thank you!
I appreciate that you blog every day and are so very willing to share what you know and what you have learned about the process, even ones you don’t like as much. Thank you!
I appreciate that you blog every day and are so very willing to share what you know and what you have learned about the process, even ones you don’t like as much. Thank you!
I appreciate that you blog every day and are so very willing to share what you know and what you have learned about the process, even ones you don’t like as much. Thank you!
I appreciate that you blog every day and are so very willing to share what you know and what you have learned about the process, even ones you don’t like as much. Thank you!
Haha! A wonderfully ridiculous problem! So, what is the ETA on your book release?? Hooray!
Haha! A wonderfully ridiculous problem! So, what is the ETA on your book release?? Hooray!
Haha! A wonderfully ridiculous problem! So, what is the ETA on your book release?? Hooray!
Haha! A wonderfully ridiculous problem! So, what is the ETA on your book release?? Hooray!
Haha! A wonderfully ridiculous problem! So, what is the ETA on your book release?? Hooray!
I’m sure you explained before, but what is “spray ink”? I’m in a new job at the high school level and save your blog to savour over lunch. Thanks for so many good ideas.
I’m sure you explained before, but what is “spray ink”? I’m in a new job at the high school level and save your blog to savour over lunch. Thanks for so many good ideas.
I’m sure you explained before, but what is “spray ink”? I’m in a new job at the high school level and save your blog to savour over lunch. Thanks for so many good ideas.
I’m sure you explained before, but what is “spray ink”? I’m in a new job at the high school level and save your blog to savour over lunch. Thanks for so many good ideas.
I’m sure you explained before, but what is “spray ink”? I’m in a new job at the high school level and save your blog to savour over lunch. Thanks for so many good ideas.
You are always welcome to say that I look great!!  🙂
You are always welcome to say that I look great!!  🙂
You are always welcome to say that I look great!!  🙂
You are always welcome to say that I look great!!  🙂
You are always welcome to say that I look great!!  🙂
Its ink that you spray, usually out of a bottle. Â Some popular brands are Maya Mist, Dylusions, Adirondack Color Wash, and Mr. Huey.
Its ink that you spray, usually out of a bottle. Â Some popular brands are Maya Mist, Dylusions, Adirondack Color Wash, and Mr. Huey.
Its ink that you spray, usually out of a bottle. Â Some popular brands are Maya Mist, Dylusions, Adirondack Color Wash, and Mr. Huey.
Its ink that you spray, usually out of a bottle. Â Some popular brands are Maya Mist, Dylusions, Adirondack Color Wash, and Mr. Huey.
Its ink that you spray, usually out of a bottle. Â Some popular brands are Maya Mist, Dylusions, Adirondack Color Wash, and Mr. Huey.
Fall 2013.  🙂
Fall 2013.  🙂
Fall 2013.  🙂
Fall 2013.  🙂
Fall 2013.  🙂
I believe that was Dina Wakley. Â Shes awesome!
I believe that was Dina Wakley. Â Shes awesome!
I believe that was Dina Wakley. Â Shes awesome!
I believe that was Dina Wakley. Â Shes awesome!
I believe that was Dina Wakley. Â Shes awesome!
We’re a patient lot…hanging out for the book. Just keep at it.
We’re a patient lot…hanging out for the book. Just keep at it.
We’re a patient lot…hanging out for the book. Just keep at it.
We’re a patient lot…hanging out for the book. Just keep at it.
We’re a patient lot…hanging out for the book. Just keep at it.
I love your problem! It means we get a new book out of the deal.
I love your problem! It means we get a new book out of the deal.
I love your problem! It means we get a new book out of the deal.
I love your problem! It means we get a new book out of the deal.
I love your problem! It means we get a new book out of the deal.
What is your book about? Good luck!
What is your book about? Good luck!
What is your book about? Good luck!
What is your book about? Good luck!
What is your book about? Good luck!
Oh Julie, I’ve been trying to clean up my space, but every time I go up to my loft and start moving things around, I find something I almost threw away and start creating more stuff. It is frustrating and at the same time inspirational to find so many goodies I can play with. I’ll try again tomorrow. Last night I stayed up late playing with my stentils after watching Stencils 101 Ha! I’m signing up for your stamp class today because I can’t make anything that looks good enough to stamp – maybe after the class is over I have something to share with you.
Hugs, and happy creating,
Carmen L
Oh Julie, I’ve been trying to clean up my space, but every time I go up to my loft and start moving things around, I find something I almost threw away and start creating more stuff. It is frustrating and at the same time inspirational to find so many goodies I can play with. I’ll try again tomorrow. Last night I stayed up late playing with my stentils after watching Stencils 101 Ha! I’m signing up for your stamp class today because I can’t make anything that looks good enough to stamp – maybe after the class is over I have something to share with you.
Hugs, and happy creating,
Carmen L
Oh Julie, I’ve been trying to clean up my space, but every time I go up to my loft and start moving things around, I find something I almost threw away and start creating more stuff. It is frustrating and at the same time inspirational to find so many goodies I can play with. I’ll try again tomorrow. Last night I stayed up late playing with my stentils after watching Stencils 101 Ha! I’m signing up for your stamp class today because I can’t make anything that looks good enough to stamp – maybe after the class is over I have something to share with you.
Hugs, and happy creating,
Carmen L
Oh Julie, I’ve been trying to clean up my space, but every time I go up to my loft and start moving things around, I find something I almost threw away and start creating more stuff. It is frustrating and at the same time inspirational to find so many goodies I can play with. I’ll try again tomorrow. Last night I stayed up late playing with my stentils after watching Stencils 101 Ha! I’m signing up for your stamp class today because I can’t make anything that looks good enough to stamp – maybe after the class is over I have something to share with you.
Hugs, and happy creating,
Carmen L
Oh Julie, I’ve been trying to clean up my space, but every time I go up to my loft and start moving things around, I find something I almost threw away and start creating more stuff. It is frustrating and at the same time inspirational to find so many goodies I can play with. I’ll try again tomorrow. Last night I stayed up late playing with my stentils after watching Stencils 101 Ha! I’m signing up for your stamp class today because I can’t make anything that looks good enough to stamp – maybe after the class is over I have something to share with you.
Hugs, and happy creating,
Carmen L
How about showing us your studio while it’s in the midst of your creating spree…..
I’d love to see that!
~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/
How about showing us your studio while it’s in the midst of your creating spree…..
I’d love to see that!
~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/
How about showing us your studio while it’s in the midst of your creating spree…..
I’d love to see that!
~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/
How about showing us your studio while it’s in the midst of your creating spree…..
I’d love to see that!
~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/
How about showing us your studio while it’s in the midst of your creating spree…..
I’d love to see that!
~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/
hooray for your upcoming book, and hooray for that fabulous tag! 🙂
hooray for your upcoming book, and hooray for that fabulous tag! 🙂
hooray for your upcoming book, and hooray for that fabulous tag! 🙂
hooray for your upcoming book, and hooray for that fabulous tag! 🙂
hooray for your upcoming book, and hooray for that fabulous tag! 🙂
Do let us know when we can pre-order the book!
Do let us know when we can pre-order the book!
Do let us know when we can pre-order the book!
Do let us know when we can pre-order the book!
Do let us know when we can pre-order the book!
Sounds like a good problem to have! Congrats and can’t wait for the book! 🙂
Sounds like a good problem to have! Congrats and can’t wait for the book! 🙂
Sounds like a good problem to have! Congrats and can’t wait for the book! 🙂
Sounds like a good problem to have! Congrats and can’t wait for the book! 🙂
Sounds like a good problem to have! Congrats and can’t wait for the book! 🙂