Too Much Can Be Too Much
“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” But like everything there needs to be a balance. I tend to have a problem in this area especially when it comes to food and hobbies. When I make a dessert I find myself thinking about it non-stop until I eat it. At first, I convince myself all I need is a taste. Of course it doesn’t end there. After that initial taste I want some more. Around the time I have consumed my second helping is usually when I begin feeling yucky. I can hear my husbands voice in my head telling me “You are going to be sick,” followed by, “I told you so.” I hate to admit it but he is almost always right.
When it comes to my hobbies I can become consumed to the point of insomnia. Reading books or searching the internet for ideas always get my creative wheels turning. But then I don’t force them to shut down. I lose sleep and that effects my whole day when I am tired. Recently, I have been thinking about how much better my relationship with God and even my marriage would be if I put my all consuming thoughts and energies into relationships instead of into things that won’t count for much in the end. Does this happen to you?
Mixed Media Art Journal Layout
I stuck with earth tones for this journal layout with the exception of the bright yellow flower. My background papers have been stained with Distress Stain and layered. I really enjoy working with Distress Stain especially this color because it makes everything look old. And isn’t this little Asian cutie adorable?
Tea Inspiration
Too much tea? I think not! I drink 3 quarts of tea a day and I never tire of it. Hot tea or Kombucha are the only drinks that I consistently consume. I know, I should be drinking water but I it isn’t tasty.
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Altered Book Lover: “T”
Joann said:
Hello! I love your layout!! Could you share what brand stamp your little Asian girl is? Thank you!
Kate's Scrap Yard said:
Hi Joann,
The name of the stamp set is Chinese Dolls by Hero Arts. Here is the link on Amazon where I bought the stamps.
I don’t think they are currently available anymore but I am sure you could find them elsewhere. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Blessings,
Kate
froebelsternchen said:
Amazing pages! Really great!
I would be happy to meet you at our
monthly
ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY-CHALLENGE
once!
Happy new week!
oxo Susi
froebelsternchen said:
Thank you for joining us !
Linda K said:
what really wonderful art! And yes I get what you’re saying:) I have a rubber stamp with that “too much…” sentiment. Lovely AJJ entry. You may want to consider linking to T Stands For Tuesday at Altered Book Lover as well as this would fit in perfectly:)
http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2017/05/t-stands-for-bearthday-gift.html
Let's Art Journal said:
What a beautiful page! I loved how you created used the Distress Inks and created the layers – amazing 🙂 . Have a great week! J 🙂
Debra Terry said:
So sorry Kate , didn’t see your post until late… Lovely ArtJournal page…….Happy T day hugs! deb
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said:
You make incredible art. I adore the layers and layers. I never seem to get all those layers you got in this beautiful art journal layout. This is mixed media at its best.
I was very impressed that you drink that much tea each day. I drink about the same amount of coffee, but I DO like tea, too. Water is OK, but tea and coffee taste much better, don’t they?
Thanks for sharing your art journal and joining us for T this week.
Gill said:
Beautiful pages – love all the details (great close up photos)
and the backgrounds are fabulous!
Thanks so much for joining in at AJJ
Have a great day – Gill 🙂
Eileen the Artful Crafter said:
That’s an outstanding journal page!!! I absolutely love it, Kate. Especially all the layers and torn, roughed up paper edges with things seeming to burst out and off the page. Even your splatters are extra special. I still get more splatters on me than on my page and I can’t seem to get the splatters the size I want.
This line of thought makes me wonder if you give classes. I need to poke around your website some more.
Do I ever get consumed with my hobbies? Yes, I tend to do that – when projects are going well and I have enough energy. So I love when it happens for me. I can go on 4 hours sleep when I’m really jazzed about a project.
Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
pearshapedchris said:
I’m late for the T party – lots going on but so glad I made it here to see your wonderful art journalling! I get what you say about working on projects – it’s hard to stop sometimes! Chrisx
Barb Housner said:
beautiful journal layout
thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers
Linda W said:
Fabulous journal pages. Thank you for playing along with the HLS Mixed Media Challenge xx