Swimming Through Algae: Mixed Media Fabric Journal
Swimming Through Algae
Lately, our lives have been chaotic and I feel as though we are swimming through algae. Tangled up and not going anywhere. That is, anywhere that we can see. We just remodeled a bathroom downstairs. My hubby installed the toilet Saturday evening and then Sunday morning the downstairs stunk of pee. Looks like we need a extra thick wax seal around the toilet. And then Saturday evening I found wet carpet downstairs followed by the discovery of water damage and mold growth in my crafting area! On the bright side I get a whole new crafting space but that is only after we discover where the water is coming from and then my craft spot will be out of commission for possibly months. And my littlest man has a ear infection despite an Ear Tube placement back in February. My hubby is still looking for a job (he gets laid off in December) and I am now a weekly visitor at the chiropractor’s office. I left a few things out but you get the general idea.
I am so thankful to God that these trial and testing periods don’t last forever. That by no means diminishes the fact that it is very difficult while going through these periods but it is encouraging to know that it is only for a season. Some seasons seem longer than others don’t they?
Despite these bumps in the road, I am blessed to be going through this with the people I love and a God who cares about me. But I am not going to lie, I am ready to get through the algae fields and into the clean, open waters of security again.
So, onto the journal page.
Creating the Journal Page
I have another page in my ‘Asiatic Dynasty‘ Fabric Art Journal to share. In case you missed them you can check out my Cover, It’s All In the Hair Layout, and True North Layout.
Challenges
This was my last layout to be completed. I finished the background but when I went to embellish with stamps and such I couldn’t find anything I liked. I worked on it on several different occasions and each time I came away disappointed. I figured the problem was the background so I tweaked a few things and WA LA…it came together. I love when that happens!
A Few Details
I used a lot of PaperArtsy stamps and paints. The journal page was made first and then machine stitched to a fabric base.
What do you do with failed projects/attempts?
Thanks for stopping!
Kate
Challenges Entered:
Aall and Create ITAC Challenge 2: Asia (Motifs inspired by Mandalas, geometric shapes, tiles, Calligraphy, Asian flowers in the circle motif and fabric page) #itac17 #AALLtournament2017 #aallandcreate
Craft Stamper: Anything Goes August
Mixed Media World: #28 AMMG With a Twist (Mood board)
Your journal page is absolutely beautiful Kate, and I’m glad you were able to find some creative time in spite of all the nasty things happening just now. I hope you will soon be swimming through clear, fresh water, with no algae, mold or disturbing smells! Hope our littl’un is soon better, too. Hugs, Valerie
Thank you Valerie. Lately, I find myself searching for spare time and and excuse to create. 😉 It helps. Have a splendid day!
Kate
LOVE your page, and recognize the coming together of everything you can experience 🙂
I hope the times you are experiencing now will soon turn around and all will be better!
X Marjan
Thank you Marjan. I have no doubt that things will turn around. They always do. Thank you for your kind words.
Kate
Wow! Really great job! Wonderful mixed media work! Hugs, Maria 😉
What beautiful Mixed Media! Unique Kate! Amazing!
Gorgeous.. thanks for joining in with the TIMI challenge.. and yes .. sometimes we have dips in our lives, but that makes us focus on Him more.. 🙂 Take care!
Wow, what beautiful pages you have created! The colours of both the fish and background are amazing, there is so much lovely detail and I love all the symbols and 3D elements you have created 😁. It’s hard when everything happens at once, isn’t it always the way too – I hope you find peace and things turn around for you very soon! Sending you positive vibes and wishing you well! J 😊
Thank you, Jo!