Yep, still doodling, and journaling and cutting and pasting, just not as much since I've been up to other shenanigans. Here are some pages from my current journal. I'm pretty much only grabbing these two these days. My hard cover journals have been left neglected, while these soft-cover, easy to grab and go journals are my current choice. This top one is really just scraps of paper sewn together. The cover is a lovely postcard received long ago from Wendy Addison and her Theater of Dreams shop sale. I've savored it for years.
See how haphazard the "construction" of the book is? It's sewn and taped and glued together, made from scraps. Here's the back:
I'm using this journal for my take everywhere notepad these days. Planning parties, fun ideas, and I've even printed out inspiration I've seen on the internet and glued it in. So many wonderful ideas that I love to look at again and again for stimulation. The internet and the creativity shared there is amazing.
In the other, more traditional journal, is where I've been putting the flotsam and jetsam of my life and mind. Here's a page I did for Teresa's journaling ezine this summer.
And pages from this last week:
And even some blank pages to work on whenever.
I've got another journaling post in the works, and it includes a good giveaway too, so stay tuned you journalers, or those of you that like to see the journal pages of others (yes, that was a giveaway hint)...
L-o-v-e the serendipity of these journal pages and the happy happenstance of your "haphazard" journal! Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri @ Pringle Hill | October 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Okay, even your 'just thrown together mindlessly' journal is cool. I do that and what do I get? 'Just a thrown together mindless' journal. Sigh. I love your journal pages.
Posted by: Melanie K. | October 30, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Your journals, and the way they come together, are always inspiring.
Posted by: Holly Abston | October 30, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Hi Pam,
I so covet your scraps! Does that sound weird? Probably but, my goodness, I just think they are amazing and, coupled with your handlettering the effect is always just beautiful. Enjoy the weekend.
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly in Canada | October 30, 2009 at 01:36 PM
These are beautiful! I tried making some journals like these before, but they came out so *blah*. I should try adding some sewing to them.
Can't wait til the Brocante Carnival!
Posted by: leslie | October 30, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Hi, sweetpea, I've never been here before but find your ideas delightful! Nice to meet you and I love the post preceding this one of the dining room. Tres chick, sweet chick!!!
xoxo,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | October 30, 2009 at 02:35 PM
oohh my favorite! journaling posts! makes me want to curl up with pen and marker and scraps and doodle away!
Posted by: susan gilman | October 30, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Wow, this is so reflective of your spirit and style. Lovely. Just lovely.
Posted by: Sallie Ann | October 30, 2009 at 05:13 PM
i am not good a keeping journals, but i do love making books/journals. love of the fabric pieces in your journals.
Posted by: Ludid | October 30, 2009 at 05:56 PM
As I was reading this post I got to thinking that an older project that started out as a wall hanging will end up as a journal page(one of the pics from postmarked: LA, I've been missing my Mom these last few weeks and since the pic is of a Mom and daughter...I thought those two things go hand in hand. Thank you for sharing your journals with us. Off to my faves to do some more faves! Happy happies Pam.
Posted by: joyce | October 30, 2009 at 07:39 PM
I love following your blog and seeing your creations in your journals - thanks for all your inspirations!
Posted by: Connie | October 30, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Amazing journal pages, Pam. Wow! Sigh...
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | October 31, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Certainly staying tuned ~ thank you for the inspiration Pam!
Posted by: kas | October 31, 2009 at 10:06 AM
you have given me such good ideas...! I have always thought of "journals" as places I had to put down my thoughts and I don't really like to do that much...BUT...I love keeping bits and pieces of this and that ..ideas, cute things I get in the mail, things I clip from ads or magazines...they tend to end up on my inspiration board, but now I can paste them into "journals" and rotate the board! I am LOVIN' this post! Thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: sharon stanley | October 31, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Wow!!
I really "love" your journal. Colours are beautiful ;-)
Posted by: Bermick . | October 31, 2009 at 01:21 PM
What a treat for me to read your blog before trick-or-treaters arrive.... the journal pages are spendid and I will be watching for more, more, more.... you are such an inspiration... thank you! Happy Halloween!!!
Posted by: Lorelei | October 31, 2009 at 03:16 PM
I love your journaling - it has such a voice so unique to you - I can see it anywhere and know that it is yours ;)
Posted by: gina armfield | October 31, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Just beautiful, as usual! Thanks for sharing!!
HUGS!!
Posted by: maryann | October 31, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I love it when you do journal posts. Your work in these truly inspires the artist and journal junkie within.
Posted by: DeniseLynn | November 01, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Your journals are delightful! Thank you for sharing them with us ;*)
Posted by: Tautchia | November 01, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Love your journal pages....the colors are so perfectly muted and a wonderful mix of warm and cool!
-c
Posted by: Cindy | November 01, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Your pages are so, so beautiful as to bring tears to my eyes! Thank you for sharing. I'm inspired to go to my create-space and work!!
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Posted by: Lynn (Lynnelise) Gabriel | November 01, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Love every bit and piece and color and thread!! Very inspiring as always!!
Hugs,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila at Halo Hill | November 01, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Pam........your pages are so lovely and so full of heart. You are inspiring my journal pages!
Thanks.
Love, Violette
Posted by: violette | November 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM