So I mentioned in my last blog post that I had a few journals in progress. Unfortunately, I have several journals in progress that are, shall we say, not from this year? One of the journals that needed some catch up (ketchup?) is a souvenir journal I started for a trip to Baltimore, MD to visit a friend. I have these three very, very sweet friends and a few years ago we decided to get together at least once a year. We'd known each other for several years and got to see each other here and there at art retreats but in 2010, Hope, Kari and Cassondra all came to Portland and stayed with me. We had such a memorable and amazing time that we decided to do it every year and the annual Peepsters get togethers were born! Hope hosted our Peepster visit In 2011 and so Cassondra, Kari and I traveled to Baltimore to visit and stay with her.
In anticipation of this trip, Kari sent each of us a journal, knowing what journaling friendlies we all are. Here is the front of mine decorated. The four little girlies (which represents the four of us) was already on the cover. So cute!
Here are a few pages...
There was lots of visiting, shopping and eating. And one of us even got a tattoo!!!
As I've been working in this journal, I am still in awe as to how much we did during the short visit! One of the days we drove to Washington, D.C.
It was PHENOMENAL and I have been wanting to go back ever since. And even before we made it to the main mall area of DC, we went to the Eastern Market flea market. Again, phenomenal!
Lots more to do in this journal but at this point, pictures are printed and I've organized all the memorabillia.
I'm motivated to finish this journal up so I can take it with me on the Peepsters 2012 trip. Hope is one of the teachers (Liesel Lund is the other teacher!) at Rachel's Handmade U event in September in Omaha, NE. Since I was already planning on going, we wrangled Kari and Cassondra into joining us so we could turn this in to our annual Peepster trip. It's gonna be fun fun fun...and there are still a few spots left if you want to join us!
I'm almost finished with the journal I'm making for my friend, Heidi. When I'm finished, I'm going to try to make a video of the pages and share it. Wish me luck!!!
Thanks for sharing, I think your travel journals are some of the best I have seen!
Posted by: Gwen Delmore | June 22, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Another amazing journal! How fun!
Posted by: Lisa | June 22, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Well, you guys are still having a wonderful time. I am now signed up for Homemade U, as is Donna, and looking forward to seeing it and seeing you and taking your class!!!
Big hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | June 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Such a cute journal! Can't wait to see it completed at Handmade U!! Welcome Peepsters!!
Posted by: Rachel | June 26, 2012 at 07:52 AM
I discovered your work (and site) in the Winter 2012 issue of Art Journaling. Just wanted to write and tell you how much I adore your journaling style. I am also a fan of office supplies and tape (especially washi). So I just wanted to write, say hi and let you know that you have a new follower!
Posted by: Trina Lucido | July 09, 2012 at 06:32 AM
How awesome for you all! I -adore- Hope! We had a few classes together and became friends I think Kari was in a class I took one year at Art Fest (Pam Garrison's journal class). There's another artist I love! Her work is amazing. (I don't know her personally, but I'm so glad I was able to take her class)!
ANYWAY, I was going to just post and say to you... I have long ago lost count of how many journals I have "in progress." :) You're not alone. I play with one everyday. I "lose" them all, and when I find them, I'm so glad, and begin again. Someday I'll get organized. We moved a YEAR ago. Silly person I am!
Posted by: Sheila | July 16, 2012 at 07:54 PM
i love this,very creative..
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