Today I have a day off of work and I have scheduled my day around Paint Party Friday. I am spending the day painting and checking in on all the wonderful artists that play along.
But first I wanted to show you something. Last year at Artfest my dorm mates and I decided to start a circle journal so that we could stay connected through the year in between Artfest. I had participated in circle journals in my scrapbooking days, and I thought what a great idea to do this with artists.
There were ten of us involved. Everyone had to make or buy a journal, or provide enough pages for all 10 of us to complete one page. Next, you decide your theme and complete one page of the journal. Then you send your journal to the next person in line and they complete a page based on your theme. You circle through all the participants and when you get it back, you have a wonderful journal filled with beautiful artwork.
I actually got mine back at Artfest. All the women who participated in the journal and attended this years Artfest got together in the common area of the dorm and got to see everyone's completed journals. They were all so beautiful and unique.
My theme was "Life is better when." And here are the pages:
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| Nelly Eisenhower |
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| Bev Wegrich |
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| Shonna Bucaroff |
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| Nancy Brister |
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| Barb Brister |
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| Linda Freeman |
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| Deborah Perpetua |
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| Jonna Barnett |
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| Heidi McElroy (My Aunt) |
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| Heather Foust (My Mom) Sorry about the scans on a few pieces. Some have some 3-D embellishments on them that my cheap scanner couldn't handle. But you can see how beautiful they all are. This was such a blast. During some busy times over the year, this was the only thing that kept me connected to art. It is a wonderful treasure. We are doing it again this year (as soon as I take the time to organize it again!) |
Oh i love the idea about a circle journal!!!! It must be so great having a piece of art from all of these amazing women! you and your mom must have so much fun together! have a great day, Nelly! xoxo
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea, and lovely work.
ReplyDeleteNelly, this is gorgeous, I remember your Mom posting about this...great idea... love it... thanks for popping by...
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous collection and a wonderful idea!
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*Charlie*
What a treasure. I love everyone's art work. There's so much wonderful art work being made nowadays. Thanks for sharing your lovely journal with us. Happy Easter. :-)
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your journal, each page is a treasure. Looks like you all had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful journal. I took part in something similar last year, too, but the last participant never returned the journal :( which was very sad. But yours is just wonderful! Happy Easter and happy PPF Nelly, hugs from Germany! Valerie
ReplyDeleteYour journal sounds like what I've just started! You pages are so great. It just donned on me who your mother is! I follow her, what a fantastic artist she is!! and what a sweet page she made for you. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful journal. I've heard of a round robin journal but never a circle journal. That's a great way preserve memories and personalities!
ReplyDeletethis sure looked like fun! What wonderful pages! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely souvenir you have of friends through art!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy RR too!!
That Journal is quite a score! How what a sacred treasure! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFun! Everyone's page is so different, so personal and so wonderful. And the theme is so good I may have to steal it for my own journal. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat travelling journal. Beautiful. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and you get some fab art at the same time. All great pages. Wishing you a Happy Easter, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea. They all turned out so beautifully in such individual ways! I wish I could see everyone elses journal.
ReplyDeleteExcited to see what you do for PPF too. : )
Fabulous book! And how cool to have your aunt and your mom participating. The last one had such a sweet, loving feel to it I knew it was a mom and daughter even before reading who had done it.
ReplyDeleteOh, what an awesome project! Even better that your Mom is involved. You will always have that piece of art from her now. That one really grabbed me... Thank you for sharing this. It touched my heart! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an inspired idea....soooo lovely.I love how everyone has done something so different but each one I'm nodding my head in agreement..yep definitely makes life better :) This is one journal to be treasured for a looong time! Thankyou for sharing....so wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Your journal looks amazing! What a fun thing to do! I'm sure you'll cherish this forever!
ReplyDeleteNelly, these are all wonderful. What a great theme you chose. This is something that will be a joy to you forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project to have going on throughout the year. And what an amazing treasure to have now that it is completed. Your mom's page is so sweet! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious treasure to work on and with very special people in your life. All the art work is very Lovely and I adore the last page....beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter : )
I love this idea... and the results are absolutely fabulous - so, so great!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
xo
Kristin
I loved looking at those pages in person! Everyone did such a great job!! Miss you girlie!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel inspired every time I visit you. These pages are uplifting, encouraging and beautiful! Love the ruby shoes one! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful treasure- I love all the art and you chose a wonderful theme!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Jaime at Artsy Fartsy Me just started one of these and our journals start their travels next week. Your post made me even more excited about it!
Happy PPF (a day late ;))
Stephanie
This was so much fun to be a part of. Thanks for making it all happen, sweet Nelly. Can't wait to do it all again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea, love all the pages and such a special way to connect to fellow artists. Bravo!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your journal pages. thats so cool , to have a collective journal. I would love to be involved if ever there's another one......
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea and what lovely and varied pieces you all contributed. Really like this.
ReplyDeleteYay! These are ALL fabulous..beautiful and powerfully unique in their own way! Shine on!
ReplyDeleteVictoria~
It is gorgeous and what a wonderful positive theme you chose!
ReplyDeleteNelly ... I'm inspired, comforted and amused! LOVE your circle journal project. Wish I could create every day - all day! hope to see you again Friday!
ReplyDeletewhat a really great idea! I would love to do this. The works are so diverse and interesting :)
ReplyDeleteAmelia.x
I love how you gorgeous women connect through art! And the result is one of wisdom and beauty, great work! -Nele x
ReplyDeletehow fun to do the circle journal, it looks beautiful. Happy PPF!
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