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I did a journal page in my new Woodlands themed journal. While the Ambrosia Journals are not necessarily appropriate for the theme, I had a desire to work with the bright colors and the style. That led to Artist Trading Cards made from the page. I know that "copies" are often frowned upon by true ATC enthusiasts, but I do like working this way. I take a photo of a journal page, have it copied, mount it on box board and then go on to further embellish or sew around the edges of the ATC. It's a very satisfying way to work as I find it very difficult to work on the true size of an ATC. 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" is far too small for these tired eyes to work on.
Next weekend I'll be going out to Whispering Woodlands in Verona, Wisconsin. I have to admit I have been looking forward to this trip for a very long time. It is one of my favorite retreats, small class sizes, beautiful surroundings and such a relaxed atmosphere for everyone. 
I'll be teaching "Over the Edge" as a two day workshop on Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st. This will give us the opportunity to really explore a lot of different page shapes and edges. 
Below is a photo of "The Ambrosia Journals" that will be offered as a fast paced one day Workshop on Thursday May 10th. 
On Sunday May 22nd will be "The Twirly Swirly Journals". There are still a few spots available for "Over the Edge" and "The Ambrosia Journals" and registrations are still being accepted. Hope you'll join us!
I am in the middle of getting ready for 7 upcoming workshops and building 125 kits for "The Ambrosia Journals". Phew, what a lot of work! I was surprised at how long it took to cut down the sheets of Davey board (all EXACTLY the same size) and package them up. Now I am cutting down waxed book binding linen to size, (in assorted colors of course) and packaging that.
After I come back from "Art and Soul" in Hampton, Virgina (all my classes are sold out), I will be off to a private Workshop in Grand Rapids and then a few days after, off to "Whispering Woodlands" in beautiful Verona, Wisconsin. I'll be teaching "Over the Edge", The Twirly Swirly Journals" and "The Ambrosia Journals" there. "The Ambrosia Journals" were selected by "Cloth Paper Scissors" as one of the five finalists for the "Artisan of the Year 2011" award. They can be seen in the February 2011 issue of "Cloth, Paper, Scissors".
I have to admit I was pretty excited to have been invited back for JournalFest 2011 and I just learned that my 2 proposals "Into the Crypt" and "The Ambrosia Journals" have been accepted! This year the dates are October 26th thru the 30th and of course it will be held at the beautiful Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington. Plans are that the whole line up for JournalFest will go live at TeeshaMoore.com on March 4th and registration will begin. Hope to see you there!
This is the latest issue (January/February 2011) of Cloth, Paper, Scissors. I am honored to have been selected as one of the Artisan of the Year Finalists. The winner in the Art Journal/Book Making category was Thomas Ashman, well deserved as his work is outstanding. The other 3 finalists in this category were Gina Moore, David Hayes and Kathryn Antyr, who all do amazing work and I would like to extend my congratulations to them all! 
Awe yes, busy as a Bunny. I have been working hard and things are beginning to fall into place. Right now I am focusing on getting together up coming class proposals and I have to admit, I am pretty happy how it's all coming together. Fortunately, I seem to work well under pressure and with short deadlines. 
This little gem of a Journal is one in the series of the "Ambrosia Journals". Same basic concept as the others really, just a variation. This book is 4 1/2" X 6 1/2" and 1 1/2" thick, a very stout little Journal, indeed! (Photos enlarge to show detail) 
It's one thing to come up with an idea that will work for a class room situation, but it's another to be able to locate materials at a reasonable cost. Often I come up with the idea with the materials I have on hand only to find they are no longer available or the cost would be prohibitive for a Workshop. I lucked out with this one. I have on hand enough of this 1/8th inch thick heavy boxboard to make about 300 of the books. Once I run out I'm afraid that'll be it, I don't think I'll be able to get it for that price again. Of course, in the mean time, storing that much cardboard is another story, I think I'll keep it next to the 400 book covers I recently acquired ... but we just won't talk about that. 
"Cloth, Paper, Scissors" has announced the finalists for the upcoming "Artisan of the Year" award for 2011. I am honored to say my "Ambrosia Journals" are 1 of the 5 finalists in the running for the Book Making / Art Journal category.
Just a little peek at what I have been working on. I have submitted "The Ambrosia Journals" to "Artisan Search 2011" To see more go to ClothPaperScissors.com . Wish me luck!
