Ahhhh we’re finally getting some nice weather here in the Pacific Northwest and just in time, it’s Mother’s Day today in the USA.  To all of the Mothers out there, near and far, Happy Mother’s Day.

The Art Journal Caravan is chugging right along.  Our fearless leader has been providing some amazing things to ponder and be inspired by.  Are you ready to get inspired to?  As always, this is just a very small sample of what the folks in the Art Journal Caravan are creating.  Take a moment to stop by the Art Journal Caravan Gallery and see all of the beautiful pieces available for perusing.

#14 Glisten by DALE
I have to say, I was completely wooed by this page.  I love everything about it!

Shattered Dreams by dianepsmith
I thought this was so emotional.  The shattered glass  and the absence of description felt chilling.

~Caution~ by pennyshilling
Isn’t this gorgeous?  I love all the different colors and how the mix and match so well.  I thought that adding the artist’s hand to the photo was a wonderful idea.

treating time as currency? by thimbleberrie
Isn’t that moon fabulous?  I love how it’s setting the whole scene.

Any Direction by msmauk
Subway art always grabs my attention and this definitely has a subway art feel.  Cool!

Life is like a circus by mimisgirl
Life IS like a circus most days, isn’t it?  I really like the feel of this one, the shadows on the circus crew are spot on!

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Hey hey look, it’s MAY!!  It’s hard to believe we’re already starting the 5th month of the Art Journal Caravan.  I’m having a blast assembling my quote book, the AJC has been a huge inspiration for that!  How are your journals coming along?  Need some inspiration?  I just happen to have some for you!  Just remember, these are only a few of the MANY pages posted in the AJC Gallery, so please, take a moment to stop by and see what else may tickle your fancy.

Itinerary 17 – Discombobulated by chinaca
Oh the inky delightfulness…

AJC 2012 – Page 15 by BernieTuffs
I love that giant shadow and the monochromatic color scheme

States I Have Visited by Karen Bowers
I thought this was a really neat way to do a list!

Getting her head on straight by dianepsmith
This page felt very emotional… I thought it deserved a nod.

Rise by imsoto2
OHHHHH!!!  A Rainbow!  Don’t you love that quote?

Dearth by Lesa
Isn’t this a fun page?

Dearth by tam65
I thought this was a great page with a fun artsy feel.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Another week marked off the calendar, the year is really starting to fly by.  But isn’t it exciting to watch and see what’s coming next?  Life is such an amazing and exciting thing.  So, are you ready for some inspiration for the Art Journal Caravan Gallery?  As usual, these folks are doing amazing things.  You’re going to love what I’ve got for you this week.  But remember, this is only a sample of what’s waiting for your eyes to peruse in the gallery.  Make sure to stop by this week and see what’s cooking.

AJC12 THE LETTER by scrappingramma
Oh how I love all these little bits of journaling!

Music of the moment by mimisgirl
I thought the element placement was so well done on this one.

I Fly by judyinsd
The emotion just spills off this page, it caught my attention immediately.

AJC12 – Itinerary 16 – Lachrymose by patriciaBB
I couldn’t resist this little raccoon and then when I read his story… I was wooed.

Over the Fence by enelya
Ahhh to dream…

Fly a Kite by lharvey81
I love this!  Look at all those swirls and the fantastical colors.  WOW!

single step- week 16 by thimbleberrie
This is just plain fun.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

It’s that time of the week again!  Okay, it’s a day past that time of the week again LOL.  That’s right, it’s time to see what’s going on in the Art Journal Caravan Gallery.  I’m always excited to go rumaging through the past week and see what’s there.  It’s always something good.

In My Heart by firecracker55
This page is so sweet. I love that winged darling and the beautiful journaling.

AJC~Provisions #15 by pennyshilling
A fantastic quote!  I love the bright colors and all the great elements that represent the quote.

Woe Is Me by Jeanzie
I love how the artist did her journaling on this page.  I definitely have a thing for word strips!

Life the life You’ve Imagined by Zuzu
More pretty colors.  It reminds me of Spring.

Overused by Bush Girl
This page just makes me giggle.  The old guy screaming is too funny, totally made this page!

Hold Fast by jonee
Ahhhh so soft and sweet.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

I’m happy to say that spring may finally be in the air in the cold and gloomy state of Washington.  It’s been a rough winter for those of us in the Pacific Northwest, but we’ve actually had 2 days of sunshine in a row now and that is major!!  I must say it puts a spring in my step and creativity in my soul.  If you’re experiencing the gloom in your neck of the woods maybe these pages will inspire you and cheer you up.  And as always, remember, these are only a few of the pages uploaded to the Art Journal Caravan Gallery.  Make sure to stop by to see many more!

Go Underground by Nevermore
This page is just… WOW!  The detailed map and how it’s beautifully framed mesmerized me!

Kismet – Itinerary 11 – AJC by CarolW
Isn’t this a fun page?  It makes me very happy.

Castless fortress by rarou47
I like the gorgeous colors here and the painted feel.

Get Off the Bus by Jeanzie
Very admirable.  I thought this was a fantastic subject to journal about.

This is me. by Lady wolf
Love all the bits here, so many things to learn about the artist.

Itinerary #11: Kismet by snowdropz
This one is stunning!  That mermaid is so pretty and I love that she has wings to fly away when she’s ready for change.

My Secret Desire (Itinerary #14) by carrottop
It’s good to dream…

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Another exciting week has come to a close on the Art Journal Caravan and I’m back with some highlights to show you.  I just know you’re going to love the eye candy I have for you today.  And if you’re looking for even more inspiration stop by the Art Journal Caravan gallery to see all the lovely pages that are available for perusal.

Itinerary #13 by digiprincess8
I think that quote pages are my “thing” lately and this quote and how it is expressed here really tickled my fancy.

Week 11, luck by Yvonne55
This page jumped out at me, grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go!  I love the elements and the had drawn and cut look and how creatively they’re all arranged.

Itinerary #4: Pocrescophobia by snowdropz
I thought this was such a beautiful page.  The subject and the butterflies are so symbolically used.

Sisters by dianepsmith
Awwww!!!  This is just precious.  What a comforting page to have in one’s art journal.

Brain Map by mimisgirl
This is one of those O M G pages!  There is so much going on here, so many beautiful things to look at, I love how it’s all fit onto one page, it strikes me as a reminder of the chaos going on in the brain every day.

Six Word Stories by Karen Bowers
I just love it!  What a great concept.  And the doodles rock!

~ KISMET ~ by tarthur
Sometimes a fun and whimsical page like this is just what you need to make your day.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Have you been by the Art Journal Caravan gallery lately?  My oh my are you in for a treat if you haven’t.  The girls have been going crazy!  The creativity is out of this world.  So many talented artists displaying their work, their hearts poured into it.  Trust me, you will find inspiration.  Go look.

I have a few pieces to show you today.  Please remember, these are only a (very) few of the many, many great pages to be seen.

Fantastical Shoes by maddollmaker
I thought this page was very cool with the pop of red against the shades of black and gray.

My guitar gently weeps by lmgdonahue
The eeriness of this page called to me.  The graffitied   background and the silent guitar alone without any to play it…

My Castle by Scrappie Irene
I was blown away by this page.  That beautiful maiden of the sea with the dragons circling and the castle chained to her head is all so magical.

fantastical images by woodsprite
I thought this page was thought provoking.  I really enjoyed looking at all the fun and whimsy it had to offer.

10 Things About Me by Karen Bowers
Ummm… WOW??  I love everything about this page, from the blocks of journaling to the cluster of flowers.  Absolutely stunning.

Heard on my Travels #05 – Life is too short to be small by DALE
I want this page for my book of quotes!  I wouldn’t change a thing, it’s absolutely perfect.

Tangie by profolly
There is something about this page that lures me in and captivates me…. I’m not sure what, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Ack!!  I can’t believe it, I’m running late again.  Sunday was jammed packed and today has been as well, I finally had to just steal away to my computer room and get busy on this post.  I know you’ve been anxiously waiting to see the highlights of last week, right?  You’re not going to believe the amazing pages that are in the gallery, you simply must go take a look.  Please remember, these are only a (very) few of the many great pieces available for perusing.

Like electricity by mimisgirl
This page sang to me!  I don’t know if it was the colors or that flash from the sky, but it certainly got my attention.

Hope, an Anchor for the Soul by smwhite
Can I just say WOW!!!  The texture here blew me away.

Was It Kismet? by talktopam
Awwww!!!  This page is so sweet and romantic… in appearance.  When I read the journaling I was like “Yeah!!  That’s right girl!”  Still sweet and romantic.

ajc12_itinerary_04_Mission Statement by Scrapdragon
I love all the paint and the stamped title.  AWESOME!

Letter_2012_web by MamaB
I picked this page because the contrast of the white page and black writing jumped out at me from the gallery.  Then I read her journaling…

Kismet by profolly
Such a cute page.  I like the feel of it… like it’s a picture with bits of paper yums added to it.

All Ears by lmgdonahue
Okay… if you don’t absolutely adore a guy with bunny ears and blinders something is wrong with you!

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Week 10 was a busy week on the Art Journal Caravan.  We had some really great prompts (as always) and lots of encouragement and inspiration.  The girls are well on their way to self discovery, it’s a beautiful thing.  You know, it’s not to late to join in the fun.  If you’d like to be a part of the most amazing Art Journaling Journey on the net you’re welcome to join us.  Sign up HERE for the Art Journal Caravan.  Are you ready to see what the Caravaners have been up to?  Remember, this is just a peek, you can see all of the pages created HERE.

Poetry Journal Cover by Karen Bowers
This is stunning!!  I’m horrible at creating covers.  Just the thought of it makes me want to run and hide.  But after seeing this artist’s creation, it doesn’t feel so scary, maybe I’ll give it a shot.

Your Own Voice by aertre
I love all of this journaling.  I think that journaling can be so incredibly healing and I love it when people do it.  As this artist states, “I am trying to journal more and get my feelings out”.  Good for you!!

betrayed with aplomb by mimisgirl
Ummm… WOW!!!  I’m not really even sure what else to say.  I felt very inspired by this page.  It brought an entire ocean of emotion crashing in on me.  Again, WOW!

Week 8 by violetsnana
Here’s a really fun one.  I like the big map being the focus of the page and below it the artist mentions the places she’s traveled.  A very interesting new take on lists.

Psalm 91:4 by anniesmom
This page is so soft and pretty.  I like the painted wings and the floating heart.

Week 4 by MsKaty
I thought it was neat that this artist used her lost inspiration as inspiration.  Glad to have you back on the trail MsKaty.

AJC 2012 – #10 There is Nothing … by Artgirl
Who doesn’t love a bunch of birds on a wire?

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.

Howdy folks!!  Welcome to the highlights of week 9!  I know, I’m a day later than usual, I was called off to a mandatory work meeting and that completely threw me off.  Pure craziness, I tell ya.  But I’ve got some fantastically gorgeous pages to show you to get your creative juices flowing.  Are y ready?  I knew you were!!

Bathtime Motivation (Heard on my travels #04) by DALE
I just love the cut and paste feel of this page.  I like all the paint strokes and the hand written journaling and that marvelous lady in the tub totally made me grin.

Quixotic by tam65
Awwwww!!!  How sweet is this?

Serendipity by php57
This page is amazing.  There is so much to see… if you just look.

Working it out by WyldCat
Self proclaimed (by the author), to not be AJC related, but I thought this page deserved a nod.  Anyone who turns to their art journal to work through a problem and is then kind enough to share it publicly is an inspiration to me.

My Word by msmauk
I like this page!!  I thought the 2 big hands shaking was a great way to sum up the page.

Thanks for joining me for another week of highlights.  Don’t forget to check in next Sunday for more great inspiration.  Until then… I’ll see ya on the trail.