GPP Crusade No 17 - Pandora's Box
I know it has been a while since I participated in one of these and as they are fun, and this month is easy, I thought I'd start again.
This month, Michelle is asking for crusader's to make a journal kit so they can be ready to go at a moments notice.
Why this crusade is easy is because I already have one of these together .....AND I already did a post here....and have posted Journal pages here...and here...
So instead of doing the same thing again, and as that may not be considered to be in the spirit of things I thought I would also share this one......
I now have another more recent 'kit'.
Can a pencil and book be called a kit?
Nothing beats the simple basics.
Anyway, this one fits inside my handbag and is always in there. (I have to admit that I am really not a handbag kinda gal, but whenever I do take it at least I know I have this kit with me.)
When I saw this book I couldn't resist it, as it has a different quote on every page all related to the 'explore' theme, there were other themes but I liked this the best, and better still is the fact that the pages are not ruled.
Here is a recent page in this journal......OK, I'll admit that it is the first and only, but it's a start!
I did this when I was a little early for an appointment last Friday and the leaves caught my attention. It was then that I thought it was a good time to start using my new georgeous book. I had some fun doing some rubbings, (I even kept the leaf). I am really trying to take time in noticing more of what is around me, and being in the moment.
As I was limited by time I thought that I would also capture the scene with a few photos. I only had my phone
With all of these together I thought I might create a piece in the studio....now wouldn't it be great if I had a finished piece to show.....that would just be too good! Especially since I have been busy doing a studio overhaul, I'll post "The Reveal" soon.
Ursula - thanks for the reminder that an on-the-go kit need be nothing more than a journal, a pencil, and a clever mind. Love these leaf rubbings! Thanks for the link back to some of youe pages. Glad to have you plugged in with us again. xo
Posted by: michelle ward | February 26, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Fabulous Ursula! I loved looking at your past pages too! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Julie | February 26, 2008 at 01:50 AM
It looks like you're living the idea behind Crusade 17. What a great idea to use the time waiting to pick up kids. It could even inspire them to start journaling. -- JeriAnn
Posted by: JeriAnn | February 26, 2008 at 04:48 AM
I like the idea of a journal with quotes on pages and while this one came published that way, it would be fun to set up a new journal , prepping pages by simply scattering quotes throughout.
Posted by: susan w | February 26, 2008 at 11:21 AM
What a great book - keep for those art thoughts, no shopping lists allowed! Nice rubbings xom
Posted by: Megan | February 26, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Love this one as well! what I always take with me and should most of the times because no time to do things when travelling...:)
Posted by: catalina | February 26, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Super simple and it works! Great thinking. With a notebook and pencil, there's no excuse for 'wasting time'!
Posted by: maz | February 27, 2008 at 03:24 AM
a small, instant journal and your ready to go and capture life in the real as it happens! I too use my camera phone when I need to. Thanks for the advice re gold stamps on my blog! I'll remember that instead of ruining a good piece of work.
Posted by: krissie | February 27, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Suffering serious "companion" art withdrawal so cannot wait for the studio reveal. As for the pencil and notebook, I thought that's great. Sometimes we are so spoilt for choice of material and supplies that it can get so exciting gathering them, that using them gets missed. Coming back to trusty, versatile and cheap materials is a must for everyone at some point in this art.
Posted by: Lysh | February 28, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Well, you're already ahead of me....I'll never know how to get the photos out of my phone! Your book is fantastic! I Love the size and I love how you saved the leaf. What a great memory already at the start of the book!
Posted by: Julie Prichard | February 29, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Absolutely! A book and a pen or pencil - what more does an arty body need?
Posted by: Fiona | February 29, 2008 at 10:26 PM
HOw wonderful to have a book with quotes already there. I print and glue in quotes in my diary all the time! :-)
Posted by: iHanna | March 01, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Great journal pages! A great beginning to what I am sure will be a lovely journal. you take pretty nice pictures with your phone!
Posted by: forcryeye | March 02, 2008 at 03:26 AM
Does it constitute a kit? Heck yes! What a lovely looking journal :-)
Posted by: Cath S | March 02, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I have to remember to do rubbings - always think they are such a great idea but always forget about them. And as you've demonstrated, you don't need much to do them! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: carin.c | March 03, 2008 at 11:22 AM