Next personal journal entry...

'Morning all! Above is my latest addition in my handmade personal journal. This spread was inspired by an incredible artist friend, Toni. Her vivid and lush imagination never fails to blow me away. The inspiration she gave me put in mind a special memory that I hold close to my heart. It's of times spent as a little girl in the vast garden behind my Auntie Gert's great stone house. The cat I used in my little story is one of the cats I have now; and yes, her name is Angel Pudding! I have added a photo of her.

Another personal journal prompts spread...

'Afternoon all! I've completed a second personal journal prompts spreads posted in the calendargirlz group. I've used the prompts: stencils, and a paperdoll. I'm looking forward to playing with more of these personal journal prompts in the future! It has been a very long time since I've used a fairy them and it was fun! Above is my latest spread.

Personal Journal Prompts spread...

Today I worked on a spread in my personal journal. I've combined three of the Calendargirlz journal prompts juliet posted for us to play with. The prompts I used were: a favourite quote, the colours aqua, berry, tangerine and black, and, to use stitching on our page(s). I don't sew very much, so I created a blanket stitch border using a black permanent ink pen. Above is what I've created using these prompts, and I had a lot of fun creating it!

Nite nite, sleep tight...

I am burning the midnight oil tonight, working on a spread in my art journal, and playing around with photos on Photoshop. I decided that I needed a hot cup of tea, and on my way downstairs to the kitchen, I noticed that my beloved Rottweiler "Sophie" had already received a visit from Mr. Sandman. So I had to capture her with my camera as she was losing the battle to stay awake! lol

March with the Calendargirlz...

'Evening everyone!
This month I have Terry's CJ
to play in. I became so inspired by
the "bird" theme of her journal, that
I took only three days to complete my
spreads in it. Above are the photos
of what I created for her.

February's calendar journaling for the CALENDARGIRLZ RR...

'Afternoon everyone!
I was waiting on the birth of my grandson before completing my
final spread in this month's CJ. The that I have been working in this
month belongs to my daughter, Tessa. So I had to create a spread about
the arrival of her first nephew, Braiden. Also, I created a spread using some
lyrics to one of her favourite songs, & another spread about an Abyssinian cat I
rescued from being put down for now good reason. Tiggs has attached
himself to Tessa. He is doing very well and is a happy boy!A few years
back, Tessa participated in a CALENDARGIRLZ round robin, & she
decided to join in on the fun once again. I've really enjoyed
playing in her journal, & I am so thrilled that Tess joined
up again! Above are the spreads I created.

Announcing the arrival...

A healthy baby boy, Braiden James was welcomed into our family February 22nd at 5:24pm, weighing in at 6lbs, 9 ozs. He is my son's first born, and my first grandson. I am so thrilled for my son Jesse and his wife Amie. And of course, I am a very happy and proud Yaya! Isn't he just beautiful!?!