Making Moths

I have been busy making Moths. they are a new addition to the Bug Collection that I have been wanting to expand on. I have really been drawn to this color lately and the hint of red with the lime color is just too wonderful. I have decided not to make too many of these in lime, as I have found this color is not to be very popular with most people. I can't understand that though. Who wouldn't just love this color?

Flotsam

The "almost" perfect journal

I have started a new journal. This one is loosely titled "Flotsam". I made and bound the book myself. I don't have any pictures of the outside of the book yet as it isn't complete. It is made of 1/4 inch plywood covered with great papers and some Titanic images, has 4 signatures, pages of Bristol board and double waxed linen binding. This book lies completely flat when open, making it really easy to work in. It's so good and sturdy and will surely stand up to the harsh treatment that I am sure to give it. The ONLY thing that would make it any better would be that pages could easily be taken out or added. It is the "almost" perfect journal

and likely the closest I will ever come to perfect. I have planned this journal for all the found objects and papers and "stuff" that I keep finding on my walks. I have developed quite a collection and it's time to start doing something with it. On the right side of this spread is a piece of nylon band strapping (like what is used to hold bundles of wooden planks together). For 3 days I tripped over this piece of strapping before deciding to pick it up and take it home. I only used a portion of it and incorporated brass wire and glass pony beads with it ... I do like the effect. I have been busy with my collage dolls so my journaling work will be limited from now till October. I do have a few journals ready and waiting for entries when I get a chance though.

I just love making a mess

I just love making a mess of my work space. I am comfortable with this kind of mess. I have no desire to clean it up unless I need space to start a new project, but then most of the time I just push it all aside for a little extra space. I have many of these type messy work areas. All the "stuff" just seems to inspire me. On that very rare occasion that I do REALLY clean it all up I am at a loss as to what to make. Kind of like a that "Blank white canvas staring at you" syndrome.