Rebecca Sower

journal love

My latest collection of art quilt journals has been listed in my shop.  Here's a peek at some of the covers...

These will be the last I will do until probably the fall.  So much activity here on the little old farm during the spring and summer.  And I'm also trying to work on a whole new website...something long overdue.  And something that's trying my patience for sure.  You know how I love sitting in front of a computer screen (not!).  Regardless, I'm super excited about the new site and the direction I think I'm heading.  Stay tuned!

Hope your weekend is warm and wonderful.

Love to each of you...

 

go away gray

It is way past time for some bright and fun color, is it not?  I know I'm not the only one feeling like the gray days have worn out their welcome.  Move over, winter.

I decided to push the gray away with a project full of warmth and color...

It's the same concept I used on this autumn project a while back.  You know how I love all the little pieces and details.  So much fun, this playing with paper again.

Here are some detail shots (partial supply listing at bottom of this post)...

Today my color is dedicated to dear Trish.  Be strong and look forward to brighter days just around the bend.

"Tomorrow, there'll be sunshine."

{ little orphan annie }

PARTIAL LISTING OF SUPPLIES USED IN THIS PROJECT: 

PAPERS:  My Mind's Eye #1, My Mind's Eye #2, Authentique Paper, DCWV, World Market

STICKERS & ACCENTS:  American Crafts Letter Stickers, Basic Grey accents, Basic Grey garland

PENS:  White pen, Black pen

I think most of the rest are either vintage or my own designs (or are discontinued items that I couldn't locate).  You can find the link to the fabric scrap flower here.

more letter fun

Sat down for a few minutes today, just to relax and doodle.  Spending some time in my 'word and song' journal.  And it was relaxing, very calming.  Had forgotten how much so, since it's been a while.

Since it's just for an informal journal, it was easier not to feel pressure for everything to look just so.  Having fun with it.

Clearly I'm ready for some warmth and sunshine :)

(I used this white pen and these color markers for this project.)

Until the next time...

fun with letters

It's been a while since I've walked down the scrapbooking aisle at the craft store.  A lot has changed and a lot has remained the same.  It's all good.  I picked up a few things that I liked.  But, just like back in the day, when I went to use them I couldn't help myself from adding some handmade touches.

I liked these cardstock alphas and thought they'd be fun to use in one of my journal projects.  Lots of color and great fonts.  And to make them more 'mine' I pulled out my box of paint pens, put on some good music and started doodling (before I punched the letters out, much easier)...

And after some relaxing, sketching, playing time I have a stack of colorful, store-bought/handmade letters to use when I need them.

With plans to do more...lots more!

May you find peace and joy in this day.  Love!