Delaney Paige

Get Messy | Brave-zine

One of this season's prompts was to create a "zine" (mini booklet-style magazine) about bravery. 

My first instinct was "this is way too hard", which is why I forced myself to see this project through. Of course, now that it's finished, I'm glad I pushed through the unease.

 

And because you're dying for close-ups...

I used my typewriter to type the quotes,  some of which are famous, others are from me. I used the following supplies in the creation of my brave-zine: assorted catalogues, washi tape, Staedtler triples fineliners, 6x6 papers from the Amy Tan "Stitched" and the WRMK "Love Notes" packs, Thickers, and some miscellaneous stickers.  

Get Messy Art Journal is gang of crafty vixens who are sharing art journal pages we have created to practice our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We support and encourage one another on this journey of creating and learning and we would love for you to join us too.

Get Messy Art Journal Blog Hop

I was falling a bit behind on my Get Messy prompts, so when a blog hop was announced, I jumped at the chance. I work best under deadlines, so I knew I'd be able to get cracking on my art journal again.

I worked loosely off the prompts and here's what I came up with.

If I had to write a dating ad for myself (and thank goodness I don't, because it was hard!!), it would look like this:

 

 

This page has love quotes from my favourite author (Elizabeth Gilbert) on the left, and a line from my current favourite song on the right.

 

The left page is based on my love language (words of affirmation, please!) and the page on the right uses the traditional colour of love against a black and white collage. 

Now head on over to the following blogs to see what these lovely ladies have created in their art journals:

• Elizabeth
• Sara
• Cait
• Julia
• Cassandra
• Kristin
• Anna

Get Messy Art Journal is gang of crafty vixens who are sharing art journal pages we have created to practice our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We support and encourage one another on this journey of creating and learning and we would love for you to join us too.

Get Messy | Season 1 Set 4

I'm a bit late with posting my weekly pages (and in fact it's only one page this week), but better late than never I suppose. On the bright side, while I usually follow either the journaling prompt or the art prompt, this week I managed to include both. 

The following page portrays my thoughts on what a world without love would look like: dark, disjointed, and harsh.

 

A life without love is like a sky without the sun.

Love isn't always bright and cheerful, and I'm impressed that the prompts allow some time to reflect on the dark side of love as well.

Get Messy Art Journal is gang of crafty vixens who are sharing art journal pages we have created to practice our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We support and encourage one another on this journey of creating and learning and we would love for you to join us too.

Get Messy | Season 1 Set 3

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to see my favourite writer speak in person (twice!). Elizabeth Gilbert spoke on creativity and courage, and inspired the hell out of me.

In my favourite part of her presentation, she explained that fear is a natural and integral part of the creative process. She described this amazing conversation she has with her fear at the start of any new project - that while she accepts that it is along for the ride, "it will never drive the van". 

As I sat down to create my art journal pages for the week, her words echoed in my ears. As someone who is plagued by a myriad of fears, both valid and completely irrational in nature, I thought it might be time to do the same: acknowledge my fears, and then put them into the back seat and get on with the journey.

In the spirit of penning a love note, here is my quick note to fear, letting it know that while I'm appreciative of it's willingness to keep me company at all times of day and night, maybe we should take a little time apart.

Maybe someday I'll have time to sit down and write fear a proper letter, or (even better) maybe I won't need to. Still, I like the idea of touching base with an emotion... it seems like a very mindful thing to do...

Get Messy Art Journal is gang of crafty vixens who are sharing art journal pages we have created to practice our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We support and encourage one another on this journey of creating and learning and we would love for you to join us too.

Get Messy | Season 1 Set 2

Who do I love?

I'm lucky to have a long list of people who are on the list, but one shines out above all others.

Not only is he my boyfriend, travel companion, best friend, and confidante - he can now proudly add "writer / poet" to the list. Not only did he write this poem for me on Valentines Day, but let me incorporate it into my art journal for the (Get Messy) world to see.

I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. 

Get Messy Art Journal is gang of crafty vixens who are sharing art journal pages we have created to practice our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We support and encourage one another on this journey of creating and learning and we would love for you to join us too.