Ah Art Journaling. It’s just plain FUN isn’t it? Since I have run out of pages in my Octopode Factory Storybook/Art Journal I’ve been going back over previous pages trying to find creative ways to add text and interactive features. My latest obsession has been movable parts. Even in adulthood I can’t resist a
I must say that the third time IS the charm when it comes to The Octopode Factory Storybook. The Rainbow Connection page was one of my favorite art journal pages I have created on this journey. Since I decided to make the journal pages first and add the story in later I’ve really had to
Hi there! Recently I had the pleasure of participating in the Thrifty Love Gift Exchange. I was paired up with another blogger and we were sent out into the thrifty world to shop for each other. I was paired up with Lesley from Recipe for Crazy. After exchanging emails and visiting each others blogs we
After a much-needed break I’m back with the first page in The Octopode Factory Storybook! Completing the last page in this Art Journal/Storybook sapped most of my creative mojo. I took a few weeks off from Art Journaling to recharge my creative batteries. It was nice to take a break but like any vacation it
Happy Friday! Today is the day! I have been busy, busy, BUSY working on the FINAL page in The Octopode Factory storybook all week. I’m so happy to be able to share it with you today. Thanks to all who have been following along and sharing this creative journey with me. I so appreciate all
Happy Weekend Everyone! I’m running behind again but what else is new? This week at TOFF our challenge theme is Black and White. This was a real challenge for me. As most of you know I NEVER do black and white…I’m ALL about colors! As I’ve said before I believe I was once a unicorn.
Oh boy, Oh BOY! I am way behind with this weeks…er…last weeks journal page. A lot has been going on since I discovered the wonderful world of Dylusions Spray inks. I’ve been spraying my brains out! Most of which have landed on this journal page. Mwaaha ha BRAINS! Would you care to take a look
I’m sure most of you are happy it’s Friday…I however am feeling the crunch! I have much to do and so little time to get it all done. Does anyone have a few hours to lend? Ah well can’t blame a girl for trying! This week at TOFF our challenge is “Animals”. What’s not to
I’m going full tilt with this art journal thing…it really is amazing how the pages of The Octopode Factory storybook are unfolding! This week at TOFF our challenge is Red, White and Blue. Since I have used the challenge themes at TOFF as prompts for my pages I must admit I was a bit stumped
I must say I am so in love with this new path I have found myself on! My journey into the world of art journaling has been nothing short of amazing! Each day is filled with new discovers and adventures in creativity. I feel like a bird getting braver and braver with each page I
My name is Amy Bowerman and this is where I share my adventures in creativity. I have been creating since I could hold a crayon and telling everyone to color on both sides so it stays pointy!
