But before then, I've been shopping again... only the stuff hasn't arrived yet!
Didn't get round to playing with Powertex again over the long Easter weekend ( a spot of gardening and a lovely trip to ...... Kew of course... Chihuly and tulips..stunning!)
this one (bit more info in the post before this which some of you have already seen)
still needs a title or something but it's mostly finished
I liked it lots at this stage,
some leftover background stuck on the page, then added some more colour (stopped liking it) added some more colour - all distress oxide sprays) - (got better again.)
scribbled circles... nearly stopped at that point..
still like it, but it's a bit full. (almost stopped liking it)
Definitely not finished - how do I know Julia asks..
needs words - not sure what words, yet, and probably some white highlighting. maybe re-emphasise the circles... I will keep faffing!
hopefully next week the new goodies will be here (Country View Crafts had an Easter sale and I fell for it!) Till then, happy desking!
30 comments:
Morning Helen. So glad that you are coming to the crop, it will be great to finally meet in person. Perhaps you could add some hand written journaling following the edges of those circles? I like where the page is heading! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #6
Great journal pages Helen all very different in composition but each with their own special quality. I find it sometimes good to take a step back and leave them and those little extra's needed to finish off just seem to find their way.
Happy WoywW Tracey #5
Yup! Always hard to tell if a page is finished or not! We can leave it for a week or a month and go back and add something to it. Happy WOYWW!!! :^) patsy
Happy WOYWDW
Love the journal pages,
Lilian B #11
Well I like both journal pages. Wish I was adventurous enough to do big bold designs like you do - these are wonderful.
Can't wait to see what this week's spending has been on - if only I had known about the sale I might have been tempted. Seems ages since I bought anything. Instead I just enjoy your shopping sprees these days but I am definitely behind on trends now.
Off to see you at `Kew!
Hugs, Neet 18 xx
Hi Helen. Love the pages and look forward to seeing how you finish them!
How exciting that you will be at the crop. Look forward to meeting you.
Anne X 13
Your pages are gorgeous as always, Helen. I smiled at your description of the second one - liking it, almost, not... If you put words on it they could be what the page might itself be thinking - “She loves me, she loves me not!” Whatever eventually goes on these pages, they are both stunning. So glad you are able to enjoy the beauties of Kew. It must be so nice to have it close enough by that you can visit regularly. Our Devon countryside is now entering its most beautiful - my absolute favourite time of year, with the cherry and May blossoms and all the wildflowers in the hedgerows.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #19
Gorgeous journaling pages! I never got hooked on this but I like your style and think these are just so beautiful! Wished I lived there so I could come for the crop!
Hi Helen you know I love those first pages but the next ones.....I think I love them even more....no can't decide just love it all. Happy woyww, Angela x21x
Love the latest pages and I'm really looking forward to meeting you at the crop.
Hugs,
Annie x #10
Fabulous pages Helen, the blue/green flowers are stunning - I love that colour combo, and I love your comment on the other floral pages about almost not liking it -I go through that stage with almost everything I make! I'm sure the right words will come to you soon and then you will feel 100% satisfied with it!
Have a great week,
Diana xx #21
How kind of Margaret. I’ve been unable to extend an offer of a lift or accommodation because I’m going much earlier, via friends etc. for the ‘midlands’, it’s all a bit difficult to get to!!! I think you’re being influenced by Chilhuly, your journal pages show separate colour blocks and images. loving it!
Hi Helen, loving the journal pages, and hearing the process behind them.Gorgeous JOFY stamps, she puts out some amazing ones. Looking forward to seeing you at the crop!Shame the trains are so awkward, and they wonder why they can't get people to give up cars! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #4 X
Ah well done on progress on journal pages Helen and am surre you’ll work out what is needed on second, love colours on first.. off to peek at Kew.,Happy WOYWW, Hugs Shaz in Oz.x #23 I think.
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
I cant resist those pesky craft sales either and I'm so familiar with that "faffing" stage! I'm sure you'll find the right words to match your pages - they always emerge after a while - I really like Shoshi's suggestion! Happy Wednesday! zsuzsa #24
So looking forward to meeting you at the crop. Love the pages and look forward to seeing what you do with the second one to make it feel finished to you! Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW and have a great week. With love and God Bless, Caro x (#20)
I love the flower pages, words or no words
Lynn x 11
Hi Helen,
Hope your new stash arrives soon.
Loving the journal pages. Maybe put 'Take time out to smell the flowers.'
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #8
I love your pages! I'm sure you'll figure out what words that last set of pages need. Got a kick out of your word faffing... new to me! Have a great day and glad you'll be going to the crop! I'm so excited for all attending and the pictures all will share!
Carol N #27
Yay for the kindness of deskers!! It'll be lovely to see you at the Crop, it seems to have been ages. Love the colours on your journal pages!
Hugs LLJ 11 xxx
Happy WOYWW #516. Have a great time at the crop.
Thanks for the visit xx Jan (33)
Hi Helen, love your new JoFy stamps. Spotted a new set with stencil recently and now I'm debating as to whether I should treat myself. I might take a bit of talking persuading 😀 Spotted a news item on the glass exhibit at Kew last week - absolutely stunning. Transporting them must have been a problem. Looking forward to meeting you at the crop - not long now. Elizabeth x #32
Hi Helen, I love the Jofy stamps, they look really good on your journal pages. Have a lovely week Heather x #9
Thank you for your visit today and kind comments. Powertex is well outside my comfort zone, too messy and I don't know what I would do with my results. It is the opposite nd of the craft spectrum from parchment craft. Have a great time this week. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter) #26
I do love your art journal page, especially the stage with the circles (second photo) - if I were you I would definitely hightlight those shapes/get them pop again! Hope your week is lovely dear Helen, thanks for stopping by yesterday. Happy ~belated~ woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #3
it is so fun for me to see the processes of these journal art pages. I don't do them but, I get it from making backgrounds for cards. ( not often, I usually don't take the time) but, it ends up being a ah ha feeling watching them unfold and it makes me smile. thanks for sharing Helen, ~Stacy #34
Finally slipping in late .....
so pleased we will meet again at the Crop, what friends we make here!
Love the joffy page, you will find the words.
Have a good weekend
Christine #35
Good morning, Helen! Thanks for the stop-by this week. Love the color tones on these pages. I hope to play more in my art journals this summer as I'll be helping the grandgirls build their own. Creative Blessings! Kelly #30
You can tell it's springtime with all these florals! Love the blue green blooms, and the scribbly circles are really cool. I don't think the JOFY flowers have over-filled the page - I like it a lot. Hope you find the right words to make you happy.
Alison x
I hope you have room in your case for a journal or two! These are wonderful!Love those scribbled circles! Chrisx
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