Get Messy // November Prompt

This month prompt was to pick a word that describes you right now. When I heard the that only one word entered my head: FIRE. I don't know how to put into words all the reasons I choose word. I think the second page I did best describes how I used to feel and why I choose my word. 

The poem reads 

Requiescat by Oscar Wilde

"Read lightly, she is near

Under the snow,

Speak gently, she can hear

The daisies grow.

All her bright golden hair

Tarnished with rust,

She that was young and fair

Fallen to dust.

Lily-like, white as snow,

She hardly knew

She was a woman, so

Sweetly she grew.

Coffin-board, heavy stone,

Lie on her breast,

I vex my heart alone,

She is at rest.

Peace, peace, she cannot hear

Lyre or sonnet,

All my life's buried here,

Heap earth upon it."

PS This is the last time you will see a Get Messy post. The group will be taking Demember off for the holidays. BUT don't worry I will still be sharing something extra special during those Thursdays in Dec AND the group will be announcing something special.



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Get Messy // Fun Day

 Each of these pages backgrounds were created by watching a YouTube video. I really liked how they turned out and I can't wait to try the technique again. I don't have much to say this week since the cold bug and cold weather hit my house. Therefore, lack of sleep and coughing has been happening. Luckily, the pages are colorful enough to speak for me. Hope you staying warm!


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Get Messy // Learning in Art

After journaling out my feeling last week in my art journal, I came to a realization. I can use my art journal for more then just art. Yes, I get that many others have done this. I've seen hundreds like this but for some reason in my head, my art journal was more for art then anything. After last week, it was like the flood gates opened. I started to look at my art journal as my brain, an entintion of myself. A place where I can be free. Now, I am even more excited about creating art and I can't wait til the new year because I am going to start fresh with a new art journal. 

Are you thinking about the new year yet? Have you picked out your goals yet? 

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"Get Messy is an art journal challenge where a gang of crafty vixens are sharing art journal pages we have created to practise our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We share our pages without restraint every week, and once a month we create around a prompt. Go check out these crazy talented ladies who are creating pages who each have a unique perspective and style. We will be sharing our work around social media so follow the hashtag #getmessyartjournal."

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Get Messy // Sad Pumpkin

Last week was Halloween and the end of October. I can't believe how fast it flew. I was soo busy. Yet I couldn't help feeling sad. I didn't get to do any of what I really wanted. But that is the good thing about art journaling. I can take my emotions and create with them. I can even journal with my art. That's what I did here. After I created my page, I realized that although I didn't get to do what I wanted I got do to do alot of other things. I hung out with my family, cleaned and organized. My month was great in those terms. I just needed to art journal to see that. 

What did you do for Halloween? How was your month of October?

Do you keep an art journal? What about a normal journal?  If so had you ever experienced where creating helped you work things out? Let me know all about it below. I love hearing art stories. 

To see larger images go to my Flickr. These images were edited using PicMonkey. Affiliated link provided. 

"Get Messy is an art journal challenge where a gang of crafty vixens are sharing art journal pages we have created to practise our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We share our pages without restraint every week, and once a month we create around a prompt. Go check out these crazy talented ladies who are creating pages who each have a unique perspective and style. We will be sharing our work around social media so follow the hashtag #getmessyartjournal."

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Swapoween '14 Reveal

I knew that October was going to be a busy month for me and my family. I had my grandmother fly down, James was working alot and I knew the cold weather would be upon us. I didn't know how much of my Halloween wish list would get marked off so when I read Chaotic Goddess Swap was doing an swap for Halloween I was all excited. It was the perfect way to celebrate, even if I missed everything else (which I did).

I was parnted with Cheltee from Little Bitty Changes. She was an amazing swap partner. I loved getting to know her through emails. I am very excited about continuing our friendship. Above is what she sent me for our swap. I love everything. Look at that adorable Oogie Boogie Man mug she made me in the top corner! Everything was great. =]

I can't wait to stay friends with Cheltee. I also will be joining this swap again for next year. Did you have any Halloween plans? Did you join in a swap? Let me know below!



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