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Paper Nerd Art Journal | Get Messy Art Journal Challenge #getmessyartjournalchallenge by Nina Christensen

Hey paper nerd!

Lately I feel like I’ve been learning so much about myself as a professional and as a person. Like I’ve mentioned before it’s taken up so much of my time that I haven’t been crafting as much. Creating, yes. Crafting, no.

I don’t mind though. It feels like I’m finally catching up with life. With growing up. I’ll never be totally caught up (believe me – there’ll always be a stubborn teenager hiding in this body and brain of mine) but at least taking responsibility and enjoying it is quite satisfying.

I’m seeing myself in a new light.

This is what my weekly art journaling is about.

Paper Nerd Art Journal | Get Messy Art Journal Challenge #getmessyartjournalchallenge by Nina Christensen

Always growing.

Paper Nerd Art Journal | Get Messy Art Journal Challenge #getmessyartjournalchallenge by Nina Christensen

Always learning.

Paper Nerd Art Journal | Get Messy Art Journal Challenge #getmessyartjournalchallenge by Nina Christensen

I love the contrast between the two pages. One is so neatly stamped, with a single stem of leaves in the middle. So calm. The other is a chaotic, organic mess, but still with heart and positivity.

Looking at this makes me happy.

The flowers I made a while ago while painting with my daughter. They were practice paintings and I didn’t know what to do with them – until now. I cut them out and stuck them to the page. I love the contrast with the delicate florals and the metal staples.

Contrast makes a project work. Not too much contrast, just enough.

The stamp used on the left page is an older design from my shop. It’s sold out but I have lots of other great stamps for art journaling.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friend.

xo Nina

This project is part of the Get Messy Art Journal Challenge created by Caylee and Lauren. You can join too! #getmessyartjournal

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  1. Maria Krumbæk says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:34

    De farver der – wow! Så flot og det lyder som om du er et dejligt sted – det er fedt at læse :) Jeg følte mig også virkelig inspireret af dit sidste nyhedsbrev -tak for det :)

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  2. vanessa says

    November 13, 2014 at 23:31

    love the sentiment Nina! I can totally see the change happening. It,s awesome.

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