Moleskine book

[Pixeldigger]

Would anyone be interested in doing a moleskine round robin?

Moleskine books available here in UK
http://www.mojolondon.co.uk/stationery/moleskine/pocket/moleskine_japanesealbum_pocket.htm

or from Amazon.com in other countries

This is the idea, copied verbatim from a flickr group. I think we quirks would do well at this.

1. The artists start with the Japanese fold Moleskine - Name, address, email address written in book.

2. Each artist gets 1 month to make a sketchbook entry, and mail it to the next person.

3. Each artist will do 2-3 pages each round.

4. Artists are encouraged to interact with other images in the book. Please be respectful.

5. When the book is full, when one side of the unfolded book is filled, the book will be sent back to its original owner. That artist may continue by buying a new book and sending it to the next person.



6. If a person decides not to continue, she will simply keep her book when it comes back to her. She should email all of the participants to say she is not going to continue. We will decide, then, if we want to find a new person.

7. Please communicate regularly via email. Let each person know that you have received/sent the book. The goal is to have a dialogue. Any comments and questions are welcome.

More information on the original group can be found here.
Please visit the Flickr-group here (http://www.flickr.com/groups/moly_x).
Posted by Anna Denise at 4:40 PM 0 comments

[graybonnie]

I would be interested Judith.

Question: "book is full, when one side of the unfolded book is filled" - What does this mean?

[graybonnie]

ok, here is a picture of a Japanese Moleskin (http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Japanese-Pocket-Notebooks-Calendars/dp/1601100043). Click on the other view to see the pages.

So guess instructions are tell us to only illustrate one side of the accordian. ?? If you only had a few people per trading group that would make sense but I would think if it was a bigger group and you wanted traders to create 2 or 3 pages then you would want to do both sides. Ok Judith what am I missing?

[kygirl]

Don't you just love Moleskine journals? The paper is fabulous. At any other time, I would jump on this project, but right now, I'm running behind on everything. It sounds like such a fun project.

[PamPie]

This would be a stretch for me, and I think I could be interested...

[Pixeldigger]

You aren't missing anything, I think that there are quite a lot of small pages in an accordion album like this, so it would be difficult to get enough people to complete both sides, though if we are having fun, we can send it round again.

I shall leave you all to think about it. If we get a group of 5 or 6 people, we could make a start. How about leaving the sign up open until the end of the month, so people get to see the challenge and maybe think they would like to join in. If you want to make a theme for your album you can, or you could leave it up to individuals to see what they come up with

[mizamigo]

I believe our Barnes and Nobel bookstore has these in the journal section - so I'm going to take a look at them and see what they are. This does look like an interesting round robin art journal exchange/swap/"thing-y".

[PamPie]

Would each person choose a theme for their own book?

[graybonnie]

Victoria...barnes & noble does carry although not sure if the have the accordian type and LOL...I have a coupon...yippy!

Pam...I believe Judith was recommending that it would be up to the book owner if there was a theme.

I'm crazy...another deadline...but so excited to undertake this quirky challenge. When I first started exploring art journals several years ago I was captivated by the concept of a traveling journal.

[indybev]

Judith - the URLs didn't come through for the "here's" in your original note. I'd like to look at the info on the original group and the flicker group. Could you repost those, please?

[Pixeldigger]

The original group won't let me see more information, but there are links to blogs of the next few swaps and I found them interesting. I have refreshed the link, and it seems to work now.

[kygirl]

I ran across this site today, and it reminded me of this project. Maybe it will provide you with some inspiration.

http://www.lookatbook.com/

[graybonnie]

Donna, what a cool site. Thanks for sharing :D

[PamPie]

Very interesting Donna - thanks for sharing that!

[Pixeldigger]

Anyone else want to sign up? We need more than two or three to get a good variety of art in our moleskines.

[Nevermore]

I just HATE to say no to a challenge and especially one this so danged interesting and well, challenging :), but my plate is full. I don't think I can add one more thing (behind in EVERYTHING).

[indybev]

Judith - I think I'd better pass on t his one too. It looks great fun, but I've been taking a sabbatical from swaps for a bit. Maybe in the Fall I could, but not now.

[PamPie]

I'm still interested.....

[Pixeldigger]

So far, it is Greybonnie, PamPie and me. Come on folks, anyone else? I think it would be fun. We could do it with just three of us, sending the books round until they are full, but I would prefer more than three artists to be in the group.

[PamPie]

Wasn't Victoria (mizamigo) interested too?

[PamPie]

Judy, were you thinking the 3.5x5.5 size or larger? I have discovered there are many styles, here's the Japanese style (http://www.moleskineus.com/japanesebook.html) with the accordian pages...

[ruthpics]

I can feel my arm being twisted ;)

[graybonnie]

Yeah Ruth! Come on Victoria...come out of hiding and tell us you are going to play.

[digime]

Hmmmm....I'm thinking about this...it's very tempting Judy!

And Bonnie, I've been facinated with the idea of a traveling journal too.

I'm not sure I understand completely all "the how's" but this is what I think it's about...:confused:

...it's a 'buy hand' rather than digtial book.

...only one side of the page is worked on.

...we would each do 2 or 3 pages in the time period of a month and mail it on.

is this the gist of it?

[graybonnie]

Kate...I hoping it is a hybird of sorts. Maybe collaging (but thin layers - too heavy would I think cause issues with the folds?) with some of our digital creations? We'll have to see what Judith has in mind. Glad you can play.

[mizamigo]

I haven't been able to check out the moleskin books at B&N; but even if I have to get one "online", I'll play if Judith sets out all the rules so I know what I'm supposed to do.

[Pixeldigger]

Kate is right. It is not a digital format, but you could use a digital image and paste it in like a collage. Drawing, collage, paints, mixed media, image transfer - anything goes. As for format and rules, no set anything. I am not going to tell you what size book to get; what is available in the UK is not necessarily what is available in the US or Australia, Holland or anywhere else. One side only if that is what you want, but if you want double sided artistry, then keep sending the book round until it is full.

This is the book I have ordered:
album (http://www.mojolondon.co.uk/stationery/moleskine/pocket/moleskine_japanesealbum_pocket.htm)

This is Quirkland - Quirk rules only apply.

What you have to do:
1. Tell me definitely if you want to join in
2. Get a book
3. decide if you want a theme or if you want people to just see what comes next. Each artist takes into account the previous pages for inspiration.
4. Put your name and address in your book and do the first 2-3 page artwork.
5. Send the book to the next artist in the list.

[mizamigo]

Judith, when were you thinking for a start day? I'm going on a 10 day cruise, so I'm not going to be here for those days - and of course, we need to start our own books then send them out.

I want to do this one so I guess you can count me in as long as I'll be in the "safe" range for the cruise.

[graybonnie]

Ok Judith, I'm in!

Have not been able to locate the japanese moleskine at local Barnes & Noble or at their online site.

Here is it is at the moleskine site... http://www.moleskines.com/klmb718.html

[PamPie]

I would like to as well, please. Guess we still need to figure out a book acquiring deadline, a shipping deadline, and the frequency of mailing to the next artist... (don't call them rules, Judy, just 'guidelines'!)

Instead of looking at a bookstore, I looked at a local art supply store (http://www.meininger.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=6267) (online) and they indicate they have all the varieties of MS's. See if your town/city has a similar store! Otherwise, online may be the best way to go.

Victoria - where will you be cruising, and can we come?!

[mizamigo]

Victoria - where will you be cruising, and can we come?!

We are combining our major celebrations this year and heading for the Southern Caribbean - Leaving Ft. Lauderdale, FL stopping at Half Moon Cay (private island), St. Thomas, USVI, Dominica, Curacao and Aruba, and back to Ft. Lauderdale.

As for coming along - get your tickets, pack your bags and join us!

[digime]

Oh, a quirk cruise...wouldn't that be fun! Have a wonderful holiday Victoria.

OK, I'm in! I'll try to get a book this week and ponder my 'theme'. Thanks for the suggestion Judy, it's a great idea.

[Pixeldigger]

What a great theme for a moleskine!

[Pixeldigger]

Start date - the first of April. You need to acquire your books by then so you can start your art.
Post your books off to the next artist about a week before the first of May, which shouldn't overload anyone as it is only one book per month
Post succeeding books off when you have done your art, at the latest a week before the end of each month.

[mizamigo]

Well, I'm going to have to take my name off the list since I won't be back from my cruise by then. Sorry!!!!!

[PamPie]

Oh no - we don't want to leave Victoria out!
How will we know who to send it too? Of all people interested to this point, I have an addy for each (from the ATC swaps) - if that helps...

[Pixeldigger]

Victoria, when do you get back? We can wait for you.

[mizamigo]

I'll be back April 4 - but then I'll need a day for laundry and grocery shopping, etc. And I have to get my moleskin book ordered now - yikes, lots to do!!! Thanks for keeping me on the list.

[ruthpics]

My arm has been sufficiently twisted...count me in, Judith. :)

[Pixeldigger]

By the end of the month, I will know who is joining in. If I don't have an address for you from the ATC swaps, I will ask you for a pm or e-mail with your address and e-mail. In early April, I will send out an e-mail to you all giving the order of artists, so that no one gets sent more than one book in any month.

[sherriejd]

can i be quirky and not use a fold out moleskin? i already have a couple of the moleskin journals and would like to use one of those if i can?

[mizamigo]

can i be quirky and not use a fold out moleskin? i already have a couple of the moleskin journals and would like to use one of those if i can?

Please say yes, Judith! I just went to B&N and got a moleskin book 3.5 x 5.5 without the fold out pages; but I think it will work for me.

OK, Sherrie, we can do a "quirk" thing.

[PamPie]

can i be quirky and not use a fold out moleskin? i already have a couple of the moleskin journals and would like to use one of those if i can? I would think you could! I noticed some journals have grid lines and music bar lines, and some are blank too. It's your journal after all, so why not!

[sherriejd]

oh then count me in. i'll be back later and pm my addy. gotta pick up the kids. :)

[Pixeldigger]

Yup, why not? I only said folded pages because I thought they were fun.

[sherriejd]

should we post pics as we go? or should they be a total surprise?

[Pixeldigger]

total surprise works for me!

[graybonnie]

I love a good surprise but I think it might be nice to upload photos as we go. This way be will be about to keep the group more engaged and talking.

[Pixeldigger]

Quirk rules apply - there are no rules

[PamPie]

Okay, my Moleskin should be arriving anyday now! (I ended up ordering it from amazon.com)
Judy, do you have a list of participants and to whom we ship and due dates? Just curious if we've officially started!

[Pixeldigger]

Aha, you should just have received that very list. I have had computer trouble for the last couple of days and couldn't get into DAQ, but I am back (for now) and looking forward to the swap.

[PamPie]

Aha, you should just have received that very list. I have had computer trouble for the last couple of days and couldn't get into DAQ, but I am back (for now) and looking forward to the swap. Okay, Judy -thanks -I'll have to check my email :D

[Pixeldigger]

I sat down to plan my moleskine work and it just took over. It isn't what I originally planned, but it turned into a 4 page spread which should be looked at in its entirety. It shows how my brain works, ordered and logical, then another theme comes in and interrupts my train of thought, then reorganises itself into something completely different. It really illustrates itself - weird.

[ruthpics]

My moleskine book arrived in the mail today! Amazing, since I only ordered it Tuesday! It isn't accoridan fold...so in quirk style I broke rule number 1. Hope that is ok with everyone. It is so cute and white and bright - I am afraid to mark it ;)

[PamPie]

Since it's your own moleskin, I'd say you could get which ever style suits you best, Ruth! I did order the Japanese fold one - and I'm still waiting for it. The tracking info is very vague about when it will arrive. This next week I'm hoping!

[graybonnie]

Mine has arrived but I haven't even cracked the wrapper. Still teaking the computer and I'm happy to say I think everything is now complete :D only two weeks later...lol. I probably should work on my March ATC first but will have to see :rolleyes:

[PamPie]

My book arrived - I got a hold of it today! I've opened and stared at the blank pages anticipating the wonderful things that will appear there in the months to come...

[graybonnie]

Check this out http://www.skineart.com/

A new blog just for moleskine art!

[Pixeldigger]

Wow, that is exciting stuff, it makes mine seem pale in comparison, but I LIKE what I did and it is my moleskine, so I don't mind. I just wish I had the drawing ability of some of these artists

[digime]

I have mine now too and I've been thinking about a theme for it...and finally decided to call it "The Book of Words"...so at least that's a beginning! It will be about favourite words or quotes.

I'm hoping to get going on it this weekend as I'll be away for a few weeks after that. This is going to be FUN! Thanks for the link Bonnie...wow...very cool stuff in those moly's!

[ruthpics]

I love your theme, Kate. A Book of Words is a wonderful idea! I made my first mark in the book yesterday...man, that was a tough thing to do ;)

[Pixeldigger]

The first mark is the hardest. Once I started, it just evolved in front of me - and not at all what I had planned, either. I had meant to do some music paper collage with notes and wings (On wings of song), but it ended up mainly stick-ons. It is just weird how that happened.

[graybonnie]

Judith...a little English book found it's way to my mailbox today. Happy happy joy joy :D

What cool foils you have found! Love their metallic glow. Really like the large gold tulip foil. I'm taken by the simplistic quality that all cream background gives to your pages...it is just prefect. Very breeze sailing feel.

One concern...did you have four metal corner pieces on the front cover? There are only three and I can't find anything loose in the package. Where did you find these because they are wonderful?

I hope to create you something special. Will wrap and mail securely. By the way your package was in great shape when it arrived.

[Pixeldigger]

There were four, but never mind, I have a spare. I shall send you a set when I send the next book onwards. Please remind me, because my memory is crap! I had planned to colour in the foil on the first page, but decided it was better left as it was.

[graybonnie]

Glad to know you have a spare corner. I have some bubble wrap which I'll use when sending it on. Thanks for the offer :D... as for working minds, I'm not sure I have one either at the moment.

[digime]

Victoria, I mailed my journal out to you yesterday...I'm off to a sluggish start, being late when the swap has barely started! I've been away for a couple of weeks and had family here this week so my creative time went from slim to none.

This thread has been notibly silent recently...I can hardly believe that Judith and I are the only ones who have mailed out their journals...although I'd feel much better about my own tardyness if it were true! ;)

Anyone?

[ruthpics]

Looks like you aren't tardy at all, Kate! You mailed it before the end of the month...mine is still in the works :eek: As much as I wanted to have it completed and ready for mailing this past weekend, it didn't happen. I will do my best to get it out before the end of the week. ;)

[mizamigo]

I'll be on the lookout for the journal, Kate. I can't wait to see it and start doing these.

I sent mine out to Sherrie last week, I hope it arrives safely; and I love that my dear little moleskin is going to be going around the world on a brave adventure. I'm excited about this project.

[Pixeldigger]

I hope they all make it safely. I have to say I was a bit concerned when some of my cards arrived to ATC swappers opened and, in one case, the contents missing.

[mizamigo]

Your moleskin book arrived today. I like your theme and am going to try to come up with something to suit it. Now it's real and it's exciting.

[digime]

Victoria, I forgot to mention, but I'm sure you noticed...that I started my book upside down and backwards! :o I was so intent with getting it done that I wasn't paying any attention to the orientation! Did I ever laugh when I realized what I'd done...it just fit the kind of month I was having!! Ruth cheered me up by telling me it just made it all the more "quirky". (Love ya Ruth!):)

It arrived quickly...I must say I'm impressed. ATC's often take up to 2 weeks or more to get to me and vise versa.

[mizamigo]

"Victoria, I forgot to mention, but I'm sure you noticed...that I started my book upside down and backwards! "

I noticed right off; but like Ruth, I thought, "Why not? it's Kate's book and if she wants it upside-down and backwards, OK for her!". And I've been thinking and thinking about what to put in your book. My muse is starting to whisper to me about what to do, so I'm listening intently for her inspiration.

I hope everyone else's book (mine included) arrives at their destinations safe and sound.

[ruthpics]

My moleskine is finally on its way to Kate!

[Pixeldigger]

Once everyone has recieved a moleskine book, I think we need to review the date by which they should be sent off to the next person. We are already 1/4 of the way through May.

[PamPie]

I have a question regarding the next shipment - will the 'send to' list be mixed up each month, or will I always send the one I have on to Ruth as I am this first round? And will my art always follow Bonnie's, who will be sending one to me this first round?

[Pixeldigger]

Once everyone has done a piece of art in each book, we can swap the order for the next lot of art. I don't think that a single set of artworks is going to fill up a book. If we swap the order at every changeover, it will end up being complicated.

What do you think? Or would you like a random change each time? All rules are flexible.

[mizamigo]

I think it makes sense to just complete your piece of art in the book and send it on to the next person on the list. That way, you get art from everyone on the list and the books rotate. It's "simple" and easy for me, that's why I like it.

[PamPie]

We would get art from everyone on the list regardless of how it rotates, but I agree that sending to the same person each time simplifies it - my brain could keep track better most likely. Between ATC's and moleskine, I just about have Ruth's address memorized!

[digime]

I agree that keeping the same rotation each time will be MUCH easier (for me at least!).

[Pixeldigger]

I haven't received a moleskine yet. I do not think I will be able to complete an art and send it on by the end of May

[PamPie]

I have not received mine either, although Bonnie said she was mailing it on Tuesday, so I'm thinking it'll appear any day now. I am going to try and take care of hers while Ruth happens to be in town, and I will just hand it off to Ruth before she gets back on the plane (my deadline!) so I won't have to mail it! Hope that works...
Hope you see yours soon Judy!

[digime]

Ruth, I received your moleskine today...it's just beautiful! I am in awe and wondering...how do I follow this! I have an idea that's been going around in my mind now for several days and I think it will end up in your book of peace.

This is such an exciting way to do an exchange!:)

[graybonnie]

Pam...my book went out Fedx Tuesday and you will have it Friday afternoon.

[PamPie]

Pam...my book went out Fedx Tuesday and you will have it Friday afternoon.
Wow - fedex! I look foward to Friday!

[graybonnie]

Wow - fedex! I look foward to Friday!

Don't get all excited....it went ground. I wasn't anywhere near a post office. I should have made a trip because you probably would have had the package by today.

[PamPie]

I HAVE IT! Love all the danglies!! Now my mind can start spinnin' with ideas :)

[mizamigo]

When do we send the books on for the next round?

I'm ready!!!

[digime]

Next!

I've finished Ruth's book and will be sending it on to Victoria today. Whew, I didn't get inspired for this until the last minute and then it just flowed. I had hoped to get it mailed out a few days ago but had company all weekend and was also looking after my grandson, so it's still sitting on my desk.

My thought's on the rotation of the book is that a month is a bit short. Six weeks would be much better for me...especially considering international shipping. For those who are working, it's even more difficult. We don't want anyone getting stressed out about it!

Anyone else have thoughts about this? :)

[graybonnie]

I would vote for 6 weeks.

[Pixeldigger]

I am totally stressed out. I am expecting a moleskine from Sherrie and I haven't heard from her at all. Has anyone heard from her at all? This is the first rotation, too, so don't get excited folks, we are going nowhere in a hurry, despite e-mails.

[PamPie]

I am totally stressed out. I am expecting a moleskine from Sherrie and I haven't heard from her at all. Has anyone heard from her at all? This is the first rotation, too, so don't get excited folks, we are going nowhere in a hurry, despite e-mails. I've PM'd her elsewhere, asking if she'd check her emails and check in at DAQ - no replies so far. If she's not participating, hopefully she has the courtesy to send Victoria's on to you or return it to V. In the meantime, I really think Victoria should send the one she has to you so you have something, because I think other than Sherrie, everyone is still in it, at least from what I can tell from the emails and this thread. And I feel bad for you especially, Judy, since you are our co-ordinator and got us excited in the first place, and her you've been in the dark and left out to this point :(!

[mizamigo]

I've also pm'd Sherrie at another site; no response. I think we need to take Sherrie off the list and just go from there. I've bought a new moleskin (since I sent my teeny tiny one to Sherrie) and I'll send that one as well as Kate's to Judith. Now Judith will have lots to work on until the next rotation. How is that?

[PamPie]

Aw, V - sorry you had to spend money on another, but I think in this case it may be the right thing to do and move on - and it'll perk Judy up a bit, too!

[mizamigo]

Pam, The first moleskin I got was the 3 1/2 x 5" book, so this book is a nicer bigger book. My new book and Kate's book are now on their way to Judith.

Have fun with them Judith.

[mizamigo]

I just received your moleskin book from Kate. What a wonderful topic!!!

[ruthpics]

It is a shame about the broken link in the moleskine chain. Glad you hear you have my book! Enjoy creating in it! I will look forward to when it comes full circle ;)

[Pixeldigger]

I'll let you know when I get the books. As of now, Sherrie is out of the loop.

[ruthpics]

I have just sent Pam's book off to Kate! Love your theme, Pam...I enjoyed creating for you! Keep an eye out Kate!

[Pixeldigger]

The books have arrived with me. Sherrie is now officially off the list as she hasn't replied to me.

I have started on Victoria's art and it just needs some final touches to be done and I have made a start on the book of words by deciding what I want to do, now all I have to do is find out HOW to do it.

This is feeling like fun again.

[Pixeldigger]

ps, look at this, I love the way she looks in snow.
Freya (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5254&cat=500&ppuser=239)

[graybonnie]

Pam... I'm headed for the post office today to mail you Judith's book. Sorry to have taken so long but I'm happy with my results.

Oh Judith... I took the liberty to reattach your metal corners. Removed the dots and applied a thin layer of Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue. Got a nice solid bond.

[PamPie]

The books have arrived with me.
This is feeling like fun again.
Yay - glad to have you in the loop again Judy!

Bonnie's has been sent on to receive Ruth's fabulous art...

[PamPie]

Guess what I got today?! Judy's book from Bonnie! How fun :)

[mizamigo]

Well, it's almost the end of July....

Are we sending our moleskins to the next person??????


How are you doing, Judy? Hope you are OK.

[graybonnie]

I am happy girl....

Warning warning Victoria's charming book has thin pages and oh what a challenge for a girl who loves to work with paint...lol

Well, I have been exploring some new technics and I couldn't be happier!!!! Thanks all to little Victoria in sunny Flordia.

I'll be ready to mail before the end of the month.

[digime]

Hi fellow Moleskiner's!

I've been right out of the loop here at DAQ for the past month but I did get Pam's book finished (or at least my pages!) and it will be in the mail tomorrow. I'm off for a week of camping with the grandkids and at least 5 of those days will be without internet, computer, cell phone and oh yeah, electricity, showers and flush toilets! Yikes!

It sounds like everyone is in holiday mode...hope you're all enjoying a great summer! :D

[mizamigo]

Bonnie, I'm so glad that I could help encourage you to try some new techniques (I really had no idea of the quality of moleskin pages in the book I got.).

Kate, I got the book you sent me (Pam's). So now I have something new to work on (yeah!!!).

Judy, I'm mailing out the Ruth's moleskin book to you today, so be on the lookout.

I really love seeing the art as it progresses from one artist to the next. These moleskins are absolute works of art and I love the themes. I'm so glad I joined in on this round robin.

[PamPie]

Victoria's Moleskine arrived from Bonnie today!

[mizamigo]

So, I know that Bonnie has finished my moleskin, and I am working on Pam's that Kate sent to me.

I was wondering when we are supposed to forward the July books now that August is half over? Any suggestions? If it's soon, I'll be able to finish the book I'm working on and ship it off to Judith - Judith are you ready for the next book????

[Pixeldigger]

Hi folks, just back from a holiday cruising the Caribbean - in jet lag horror, but looking forward to some moleskine impetus. I have one book to post off this week, so looking forward to the postman with another little package. Post the books on as you finish with them, ladies, keep the flow going.

[mizamigo]

of the moleskins????

I've not received my moleskin for September; and I'm wondering if the moleskins are being done and sent on?

Anyway, I want to get a new moleskin, or at least get mine back to see what's been happening with it.

Are we continuing the moleskins?????????????

Yes, I'm exclaiming all over the place, I want my moleskin.

[PamPie]

My status - BEHIND!
(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) ;)

[Nevermore]

so exclamatory! Please, peeps, give her her moleskins! She doesn't ask for much!

[digime]

I think there was a bit of a late summer slowdown with the moleskins Victoria. I recieved one from Ruth about 10 days ago but I've been away, had company for a month and have been sick for the last week so it hasn't yet made it to the top of my priority list!

As soon as I'm back on my game I'll get it sent off to you Victoria. Sorry for the delay.

[ruthpics]

I agree with what Kate said...a bit of a summer slow down for sure. Not an intentional procrastination, but a matter of time. From what I have seen within the pages of the moleskines that have passed through my hands, it will be well worth the wait when your moleskine has made it full circle and arrives in your mailbox. That is the way I am looking at it anyway. We are a good group of committed artists and it will get done. We are just not good with sticking to the schedule...you can't rush art ;) For me, each book that arrives requires time to think and ponder, and each book directs the inspiration to create. Inspiration is not immediate for me and I find myself opening and closing the book often and playing with images in my head and on paper before I get down to the nitty gritty. It is a wonderful project and I am happy to be a participant.


Kate, I hope you are feeling better ;)

[mizamigo]

Kate,
I hope you are feeling better! I know about having company and not rushing art. I just didn't want the moleskins to go by the wayside.

[digime]

Victoria, I wanted to let you know that I mailed the journal to you on Saturday...you should be getting it sometime this week (I hope!). I find it amazing how I can sit with it for several days with no inspiration at all and then all of a sudden I'll read something or see something that sets everything in motion. It's like a wave that I just ride the crest of!

I'm really sorry that there was such a delay with this but it's off and running now! Have fun with it.

[mizamigo]

I got the moleskin today. After looking at the beautiful, gorgeous works of art already in the book, I'm going to have to think up something pretty fantastic.

I really like looking at everyone's creations. So unique and totally wonderful - eyecandy for sure.

[graybonnie]

of the moleskins????

I've not received my moleskin for September; and I'm wondering if the moleskins are being done and sent on?

Anyway, I want to get a new moleskin, or at least get mine back to see what's been happening with it.

Are we continuing the moleskins?????????????

Yes, I'm exclaiming all over the place, I want my moleskin.


I have two moleskins - Kate's and Ruth's. If everything continues smoothly this week I want to mail Kate's to Pam by the weekend.

I very much want to continue the moleskins. This has been such a grand experience for me that I don't want it to stop. And yes Victoria, I'm excited to see what each of you have created in my book.

[PamPie]

Bonnie, Kate's M arrived safely....

[graybonnie]

yeah! Thanks for letting me know.

[mizamigo]

Well, it's taken me long enough; but I've finished my part of your moleskin book.

I wanted to know if we are still doing this??? Should I send it on to Judy Rapp (I haven't seen her here in a while) or just sent it on to you?

Thanks!

[PamPie]

I see Judy regularly on Facebook, and we chat sometimes - I can ask if she's still participating, and get back to ya, or have her pop in. I am thinking everyone is still in it - it would help if I wasn't the hang-up - sorry, ladies!

[mizamigo]

Pam, that would be wonderful if you could ask her. I do believe everyone is still doing the moleskins; but I thought Judy might be ill (as she was a while ago). And I know I've been crazy busy with the holidays, so no rush; I just wanted to get my completed book on its way.

I see Judy regularly on Facebook, and we chat sometimes - I can ask if she's still participating, and get back to ya, or have her pop in. I am thinking everyone is still in it - it would help if I wasn't the hang-up - sorry, ladies!

[PamPie]

I spoke with Judy today - she'd love to have a moleskine to work on!

[mizamigo]

Thanks for the update, Pam!

[Pixeldigger]

Send 'em on, we just got a bit slow and forgetful.

[mizamigo]

The moleskin book is on its way to you in England. I sent it yesterday; so you probably won't get it until after the New Year.

[mizamigo]

Where are you? Where is my book? Where is the book I'm supposed to be working on?

I sent Judith the book I was working on in mid-December; but haven't gotten anything else.

Is the moleskin round robin still going on????

[PamPie]

Yes, it's still going on - just sloooow - sorry! I have yours, Victoria, and have been putting it off, but hope to have it out soon. And I just received Ruth's over the weekend...

[ruthpics]

I have Judy's book and will pass it on to Kate as soon as I can. I know Kate is away right now, so I am in no hurry to create, but will when the inspiration strikes.

[Pixeldigger]

I don't have any books here now, they are all gone! Aaagh! I want a book (stomps feet). We are about at the end of the round, do you want to go around again, this time in reverse order, or have you all had enough?

[PamPie]

My thought for my own, when it arrives 'home', was to have my mother (an on again/off again DAQ-er) put her touch in the book, and then also ask a few other non-DAQers if they would add to the theme :) Depending of space, of course. Then I might do one more piece of my own to wrap finish it off, then sit back an enjoy the travels of the moleskine!

[digime]

Hi fellow moleskinners! As Ruth has said, I'm away until the middle of March so there will be a little hold up there until I return.

I think I will probably end my portion of the travelling journal when it gets back to me as there's a possibility that I may be of "no fixed address" for a large part of the year. I'd just hate to make the commitment and then not be able to follow through on it. It's been a lot of fun and I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's work as the journals have passed through my hands!:)

[ruthpics]

When my moleskine makes its way back to me, that will be the end of its travels. I have enjoyed the art that has already passed through my hands and I look forward to admiring the art that you all have given to me.

[Pixeldigger]

I am looking forward to getting my book back, I am sure there is some wonderful art in there.

[mizamigo]

and anyone having a book sending it back to the owner. I would really love to see the art in my book and have a feeling of closure for this wonderful adventure.

Thanks to everyone who contributed art to my moleskin book.

[ruthpics]

and anyone having a book sending it back to the owner. I would really love to see the art in my book and have a feeling of closure for this wonderful adventure.

Thanks to everyone who contributed art to my moleskin book.

Victoria, I have your book and have not yet created in it. I had a major set back when my home was robbed 2 weeks ago. They took my computer among many other things. It is taking time to replace the stolen items and to recover from this invasion emotionally. I am not sure where I am creatively as at the moment I have no desire. If you would like me to return your book without creating in it I will. Just let me know.

[mizamigo]

Victoria, I have your book and have not yet created in it. I had a major set back when my home was robbed 2 weeks ago. They took my computer among many other things. It is taking time to replace the stolen items and to recover from this invasion emotionally. I am not sure where I am creatively as at the moment I have no desire. If you would like me to return your book without creating in it I will. Just let me know.

Oh my gosh, Ruth, I had no idea! I'm so sorry you have to go through such a terrible event. I think the emotional violation would be horrible.

Please don't even think about the book now. Take care of yourself, your home, your family.

I just hadn't heard anything for a long while and now it seems so inconsequential.

I hope you can get a new computer and some creative inspiration soon. Please let me know how you are doing. My best wishes and thoughts go to out to you.

[Pixeldigger]

Ruth, that is awful. I hope you recover soon, but being burgled is such an invasion of privacy it takes a long time for your emotions to stabilise. I know, I had my shed burgled once and that affected me, it must be 100 times worse to have someone actually walking round your house, taking your things and looking into private places. When I was robbed of my handbag, I felt violated. It is horrid and you have my heartfelt sympathy

[digime]

Hi everyone,

I've finished Judy's book but I've lost my list of address' for the participants in the Moleskine project. I think it either got packed away in the move(s) or lost when I had to change email servers.

So...the next stop for this book is with Victoria. Could you please email your address Victoria and I'll send it off right away. Thanks!:)

[mizamigo]

So...the next stop for this book is with Victoria. Could you please email your address Victoria and I'll send it off right away.

Kate, you have mail.