my word for 2018?

As 2017 is coming to an end I'm pondering over my word for 2018. My word for the past year was creativity. Which somehow turned into cre8TEAvity with those tea bags of mine, hi hi. For 2018 it's just two small letters.   

m  e  

So this is the beginning of my "me journal" - an old ledger from 1870.

I'll be filling it with vintage photos, memories and creativity.

Want to see more? I'll be posting on Instagram

I would love to know if you have a word for 2018.

xo 

Just loving my art journal

... and the possibilities that lie within

xo

Tonights the night!

Watch out Landsberg am Lech....

Tea Bag Warrior is a comin'!

The show starts tonight

Atelier Roland Schamberger

Alte Bergstr. 415

86969 Landsberg am Lech

Would love to see you there!

xo

Am I odd?

Yes, I must admit that my mind has a crazy life of its own at times. Or maybe all of the time.

As recently. I start experimenting with watercolors and ink. 

What happens two days later? I tear this piece up.

To make a postcard

For the Twitter Art Exhibit

And the rest?

In my journal. Where else?

 Am I odd, or even crazy?! 

No.

I am creative

xo

My word for 2017 is...

CREATIVITY

So I'll be creating lots of new journal pages.

 Letting go of my everyday thoughts and turning splotches of watercolor 

 into branches with fantasy leaves

What's your word for 2017?




Hugs,

Collage - Going different ways and finding new paths in my journal

I'm just playing with tiny scraps of paper 

 

and some watercolor in my journal

and loving every minute of it!

Hugs,

Leaves are falling...

directly into my journal!

Hugs,

Weekend = Playtime!

Happiness

Sometimes all you need is some paint, pencils and your art journal ♥

Hugs,

In my garden there is ... room for a free and wild spirit

Yes, and I'm trying to capture that beautiful feeling 

of a free and wild spirit in my art journal today.

Stay safe my friends ♥

Hugs,

Linking up to 

AJJ - { thank you Yvonne aka Meggymay for this months theme }

&

Enjoying vacation

Just a short note to let you in ...

I'm enjoying the sun and sea in Croatia
{ yes, of course I'm collecting feathers here too! }

and journaling of course

Hope you are also enjoying the summer sun und having fun, wherever you are and whatever you're up to.

Hugs,

Just dreaming the day away in my journal

I'm linking in on the fun over @AJJ once again this month

WIP
Letting you take a peek... This journal spread isn't finished yet, I don't know which direction to take.

Hugs,

Maps in my journal

What a coincidence. I've been using maps for some time now and love this months theme { MAPS } at AJJ. Thank you Mary!

This spread was inspired by the wonderful and so creative artist Roxanne Coble and her "Creatures" online class... might wanna check her out @bybun she has some awesome art.

Also linking up to the fun over @PaintPartyFriday with Eva and Kristin.

Hugs,

June 2016

Stepping forward

Art Journaling and art altogether fulfill me. Nonetheless, it was a giant step for me to come out and show my creativity. My husband supports me in all I do and he's the one that keeps nudging me out, telling me to step forward. That's actually the reason why I've started blogging. 
The past months have shown me that my creativity "has an audience". Both "web" & "real" friends, and of course fellow bloggers have helped me with words of enthusiasm and encouragement.
I'm going through a process that I've never thought possible. Shedding off the old & negative. Now  surrounding myself with positive, creative and inspirational souls. I don't tend to need negativity. But then who actually does?

For an art journaler it's o.k. to not show their work. It's is a very private thing. But I also love to paint. I paint not only on paper, but of course on canvas and on wood (yes even driftwood!).
I feel that it's time to come forward with my art.
So that's why I'm stepping out. And I'm so happy to tell you that I'm one of 33 artists who will show their creations at a joint art exhibition. The preparations are in full swing.

I'm so thankful that you are walking with me on this wonderful & magical journey. Thank you!

Hugs,

MerkenMerken

Another Journey in my Journal

I'm joining in on the fun at AJJ again this month

- 

My journey took me to the sea with all kinds of mysterious happenings

- Thank you again Erika, for the wonderful theme this month at AJJ -

Erika, your post inspired me to use a ship also :-) 

Might wanna check out Erika's blog here @{ BioArtGirl }

 Happy Monday ♥ 

Hugs,

WOYWW - Here comes the sun

that's why I've moved my studio outside...

 The weather's just perfect for a lazy day and some art journaling

Hope that you enjoy your creative space. Inside or out!

Hugs,

WOYWW

Communal Global

Journey in my journal

Hey there! I'm joining in on the fun at PPF, AJJ & Anything But Cute  - Celebrate your Style this week

I'm always on a journey in my art journals.... so I really want to thank Erika { BioArtGirl } for such a wonderful theme "Journeys"

This page is something that just happened. I gessoed over the page, added a bit of color and let my imagination run free.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend... and maybe even a small journey!

Hugs,

Having fun with a new journal spread

After seeing the wonderful work from a couple of friends of mine I had to join in on the fun over @bybun with Roxanne Coble

Awesome fun with bybun!

Wishing you a fun week!

Hugs,

Yay, it's Friday!!

I'm so happy to join in on the fun at PPF again this week! I'm giving this beauty on my desk touch-ups and thinking of getting her framed. It's been a crazy week and want to let you in on a workshop I recently held.

{ Promote your passion }

That's the reason I held an art journal workshop in my area. Along with fine painting, art journaling is a true passion of mine. And I wanted to share this with the women in my community & let you in on the fun we had!

Beautiful woman joined me together for a wonderful evening of adventure. They had no idea what an art journal is nor what it meant or what on earth to do(!)  I have to let you know that art journaling isn't popular at all here in southern Germany.

- I had so much fun creating small tags & ribbons from scraps of cloth
to then package up books to alter and miscellaneous treats for those lovely ladies -

I gave each and every one a small starter kit to take home with them

After I told them a little bit about art journaling, the process of creating and other basic details they took a peek into my numerous journals. We then started. And let me tell you, they were unstoppable. We had so much fun together. Laughing, sharing art and other stories.  Our creative session lasted until late into the night.

The tribe of art journalers has grown since that night. Those ladies fell in love with the process of letting go and creating. Now we'll be meeting on a regular basis. Mission accomplished!!

If you're an art journaler you too might want to flock your tribe together. Try it. I know you'll like it... and there are others out there who might just fall in love.

Hugs, 
Your

Wednesday!!!!

WOYWW... I'm so happy to be back! I just had so much going on last week. I didn't have any time at all for art nor my studio. But now I just can't wait to get back in the sadle again....

{ this is only a small excerpt... the chaos lies elsewhere! }
I'm gonna have to clean up today, but I sure know that that big art journal on my desk definitely needs a new spread!

Also had a wonderful workshop last night with seven excited & super curious gals.
{ I'm trying to spread the word about art journaling here in the area where I live in southern Germany }
We had so much fun!!! - More on that art journal workshop here: Promote your passion!. 

Wishing you a wonderful and creative Wednesday over at Julia's place!

Hugs,