Perspective
I find it amazing how we can all read the same paragraph or hear the same speech and come away with our own, very different perspectives. My husband and I are classic examples.
Just the other day we interpreted a conversation between us very differently. I mean, night and day difference. After much discussion, we realized for us, it is the difference between the male and female brains. My husband doesn’t ever read between the lines. But me on the other hand, I think that may be all I do. I can’t help myself. For example: When someone doesn’t talk to me, I replay my previous encounter and analyze every detail over and over again until I have considered every possible offense that may have occurred. A lot of times, I find out I just misinterpreted the silence. All that needless worry. I can’t tell you how many times this perspective- flaw has gotten me into trouble.
So, it is all a matter of perspective. Are you a in-between the line reader or do you see through black and white glasses?
Creating The Journal Page
Keeping with the perspective theme I think that eye stamp goes perfectly.
My steampunk journal, needed another layout so I pulled out my older Tim Holtz stamps and went to work. I remember browsing though them a month or so ago for a project and by passing them thinking they were old news.
I was wrong.
These stamps are fabulous and I feel as though I just rediscovered them.
My pages are made from paper bags. I added a sheet of vintage book paper before washing the page with gesso and Fresco Finish Paint. I used some washi tape, paper scraps and chipboard to embellish. I tried using some black vintage thread this time around since it seems to be a trend as of late. I really like how it looks against the the contrasting white gesso. A little bit of doodling around the edges, some splashes of color and a few micro watch parts and the page came together.
Products Used:
Challenges Entered:
Mixed Media Place: July Challenge
Rubber Dance: (Ribbon, Twine, Thread) July
Scrapki-wyzwaniowo: July Beauty
Altered Eclectics: July Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu: Summer Colors
Let's Art Journal said:
Such a wonderful page, I love the concept of the black and white to remind us of the thinking 😀. I’m the same as you I read between the lines and my hubby is black and white thinking, it gets me into trouble too … lol 😁. Have you ever read “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”, it’s quite an old book now and doesn’t apply to everyone, but I found it very enlightening and your post reminded me of it as it highlights differences and how to improve communication in relationships. Happy Sunday! J 😊
Kate's Scrap Yard said:
I have heard of this book but never read it. I Will have to add it to my list. Thanks for stopping by, Jo
froebelsternchen said:
What an amazing spread – I love the muted colours and the layering and concept of it! I am an in-between the line reader/thinker as well and have the same problems like you with my hubby.
Jo reminds me of this great book – it’s old but everything that’s stated in there is timeless. We are from Venus.We have a quote in german:
A man a word a woman a dictionary….
that says it perfectly as well
Happy start of the new week ahead!
oxo Susi
Kate's Scrap Yard said:
Haha! What a fabulous quote. That sure does say it perfectly! I am going to have to check that book out.
Happy Monday, Susi.
Kate
Valerie-Jael said:
Wonderful spread, love the stamps you used. Hugs, Valerie
butterfly said:
I adore this page spread, Kate – the composition is stunning, and I love the limited colour palette which means the eye can really dwell on the shapes and textures of the torn and layered elements. Beautiful use of those vintage TH stamps – they’re so evocative and full of stories.
I’m definitely between-the-lines, subtext, that-which-is-not-said… and I’m not always wrong – the other person hasn’t always examined their own feelings in enough detail to realise that they are being grumpy after all!!
Alison x
Kate's Scrap Yard said:
Alison, that is a very intuitive observation. I believe you are right about people not always examining their own feelings. Especially men. 😉 Thank you for your kind words. And happy Monday!
amy said:
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu, good luck!!! Amy DT
Susanne - Rubber Dance said:
Amazing layout! I love your style. Thank you for joining us in the Rubber Dance Challenge. xx Susanne
Cindy Brown said:
Amazing creation thanks for playing with Scrapki this month xxxx
Cindy Brown said:
and mixed media place too
Seth said:
Oh this is just gorgeous. Love the composition and those soft colors!
Umut Rados said:
I was planning to make a more masculine page, and this inspired me! simplicity of it and a touch of color looks amazing. Lots of love!
Ola Khomenok said:
Amazing art journal spread! Thank you for joining us at Mixed Media Place challenge!
Georgie said:
This is stunning, thank you for joining us at MMP x