Odds and Ends

Lots of odds and ends this time to share here. The new art journal which will focus mostly on using photo pieces of magazines I've cut out, along with the colorful flowers I've been making on cardboard and cutting them out as well.

So far I've added layers in paint and paper and I have so much fun. It's the most freeing to do art in this way. No plan, no design decided, just going with the flow.

The reorganization has begun in the Purple Palace but it is a slow, slow process for many reasons, none important enough to mention but I will say it's going to take a few more months before I'm comfortable with it.

I found a nice carrying case with drawers that I already know I could use 5-6 more. It's amazing and hold quite a bit. I found this on Temu but I'm sure it's available on Amazon as well. All the things I show here re: storage should most likely come from Temu but I'm not sure of course because I've only just begun.

Here's the case:

It holds so much and is still easy to carry from spot to spot. I love it.

Next, I got a rolling card for a mini die cut machine I have coming some time today! This is placed in a corner around lots of messy grouting supplies, which will at some point get it's organization time as well. There's a great feeling of accomplishment when I build these things. 🤣 

It's holding paper both loose and spiral bound and the Gelli plate so far, as well as my handmade journals ready to be used. 

Lastly I put together shelves that are a soft plastic which means they'll need baskets to hold items. I don't know if I like the shower curtain thing but it's easy to take off if it bothers me.

 

These small changes have already made me feel good about being able to do things a little easier in the Purple Palace. The plan is to use this space for both mosaics and storage of all crafty things. I'm seeing it coming together already which makes me very happy. I'll share it all when it's finished in a few months. I hope. 🤞

And I'm still doing the daily 100 day project, making this the 2nd year I've made a collage a day, giving myself about 20 minutes in the morning usually to create one. I am using mostly my painted papers but once in a while I use a book or magazine strip or two or something like wrapping paper scraps and mulberry paper.

I also am still making art boxes. Oh how I love these! 

Enjoy your week!

Cindy,  EarthMotherMosaics - Mixed Media Art

Instagram: @artbyearthmothermosaics 

Stay Peaceful and Enjoy the Journey