2024 - New Job! 'I'm on my first Design Team!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur

Happy New Year!

One Paper Place in Frankfort, IL has hired me for their Design Team! 

Thanks to owner, Chris Rispoli, for this crafty job!

Some samples of my work:

Art Journal Planner

(from Annette Green class at OPP July 2023).

Supplies: provided by Annette Green

Front Cover

Technique: Stencils + glitter paste

Inside back cover:

Technique: My original MLH stamp + unknown stamp

Assemblage

(from Finnabair class at OPP July 2023)

Techniques: 3-D collage, painting, gilding

Supplies: gesso, acrylic paints, embellishments 

[from Finnabair class and from home stash]

Thanks for stopping by - please leave a comment!

Peace, 

LuLu

'Office / Studio Tour: Bullet Journal Supplies and my Work Desk'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome!

On this stormy and steamy Sunday morning in Chicago, I'd like you to have a peek at my upstairs office.  This is where I do bullet journaling, bible journaling, and online tasks.

Desk - Long shot (left, center, right)

Desk view - lower Left

Desk view - upper Right

Desk view - upper Left 

Desk view - Center

My BUJO must have supplies are (in alphabetical order):

• ·         Cling stamps and stamp pads
• ·         Erasers
•    o   Eraser – artist gum
•    o   Eraser – Frixion
• ·         Gesso – white
• ·         Glue stick – Elmer’s All Purpose
• ·         Highlighters
•    o   Highlighter- Permanent – Sharpie (all colors)
•    o   Highlighters - Erasable Highlighters - Frixion highlighters (all colors)
• ·         Journals  - hardcover, pockets, elastic (dot or ruled) not  LT1917
• ·         Markers
•    o   Marker – Brush – Wink of Stella (clear)
•    o   Marker – Pilot Precise V5 Rolling Ball – Extra Fine (black)
•    o   Markers – Brush – zig Clean Color Real Brush (set)
•    o   Markers - Crayola Pip Squeaks (set)
•    o   Markers – Fineline Pen 0.38mm (set)
•    o   Markers – Mildliners dual tip (all color sets)
•    o   Markers – Sakura Pigma Micron  01 (brown)
•    o   Markers – Stabilo OHPen Universal F (set) - waterproof
•    o   Markers – Tombow Twintone - dual tip (set)
• ·         Pens
•    o   Pen - Erasable Pens - Frixion pens (all colors) + refills
•    o   Pen - Fountain pens (various brands, inks, and nib sizes)
•    o   Pen – Gel – PaperMate Ink Joy 1.0mm (set)
•    o   Pen – Gel- PaperMate Gel 0.7
•    o   Pen – Sakura Gel Glaze (black)
•    o   Pen - Ballpoint pens – Staples (black, red, blue)
• ·         Pencils
•    o   Pencil – colored pencils (various brands)
•    o   Pencil – No. 2 with eraser
• ·         Post Its – 3 sizes and colors (blank and ruled)
• ·         Ribbons - 3/8”W ribbons cut to 8”L (as bookmarks)
• ·         Ruler – 6”
• ·         Stickers (Faith, Wonder Woman, Star Wars, Minions)
• ·         Tabs – DIY or Staples
• ·         Tapes
•    o   Tape - Correction tape ‘ Mr. Pen’ (set)
•    o   Tape - Skinny washi tapes
•    o   Tape – Removable tapes (one-sided & double-sided)
•    o   Tape – Permanent tapes (Scotch Magic & double-sided)
• ·         Templates - Plastic shape templates (flowchart and circles)
• ·         Boards – Dash & Writing (DIY from Dollar Tree cutting mat)

Do you BuJo? What are your must have supplies? 
I'd love for you to comment!

Thanks for visiting!

Peace,
LuLu

'WOYWW - Back in the Fray with Planners and BuJo's!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes



Howdy and Welcome,

I've been MIA from WOYWW for a while.

Here is my office/planning desk today. There are about 4 different projects going on this desk. I need to re-organize and FOCUS!

There are 2 Passion Planner journals, my current planner/calendar (Paperpads.com), 5 collections of washi tape, fountain pens, Frixion erasable bens and markers, turntable with divided platter of handy supplies, BIC wite out tape runner, stamps, sticky notes,  and more, and, more, and more, and...etc.

If you want to see my exciting news, check out my previous post today!

If you want to see more artists desks on Wednesdays, visit WOYWW here!

Thanks for stopping by - and please leave a comments.

Peace,
LuLu

'July 2018 - Art Journaling Summer Camp - near Chicago July 2018!' CANCELLED

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

Yes! It's been forever since I posted here....

I survived the 2017-18 winter flu epidemic - just barely. Both my hubby and I got it at the same time- but I was hit much harder due to my respiratory issues. He had to take me to hospital urgent care and they took several tests - including a nostril swab. After finishing 3 prescriptions, I lived to tell the tale...I don't EVER want to be that sick again.

Now I'm working on my 1st quilt. It's challenging because I'm a pretty new 'seamstress'. But I'll get there. Just takes a LOT of patience.

Meanwhile: CANCELLED
you're  invited to attend the Art Journaling Summer Camp that I'm hosting near Chicago, IL in July of this year. It's an all afternoon intensive, immersion experience to create your own, unique Art Journal!


Following are some art journals I've created - including some commissioned works!

Luscious silk ribbons on wire-bound Art Journal!

 

Fan - front

 

Fan top/front of prepped Giveaway Art Journal - this AJ went to a lucky Giveaway winner!

Fan top of prepped Giveaway Art Journal - this AJ went to a lucky Giveaway winner!
 

Page - right side + some supplies

Spread - 2 pages

2 AJs, Fan backs with ribbons

Fan - front - Steampunk Art Journal

Fan - top - Steampunk Art Journal

Cover - commissioned Art Journal 'Paris'

2 Fans, top front Covers  - Before and After -
Steampunk Art Journal

Cover - Extreme close-up -
Steampunk Art Journal

Fan, Top, Binding with Ribbons, Cover with Assemblage -
Steampunk Art Journal - gift for Father's Day

 

Fan -front - Steampunk Art Journal

 Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale 

Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Top - Side -  Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Bottom Rotating Assemblage  -  of Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Assemblage Shadow Box - detail - 'before completion' of
Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale
 

 Top of
Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

 

Fan - Top, plus Ribbons on binding

Fan - front Cover and embellished ribbon binding - commissioned
Lifetime and World Travel art journal



Collage of Art Journals - multiple angles

2018 Summer Camp Cost - $75 USD

Cost of this 2018 Summer Camp is $75 USD - includes all supplies, materials, tools, snacks, beverages, and pizza dinner! Lodging not included.

You can also find info at www.theSPlayce.com
 to research lodging near The Splayce and also nearby restaurants.

For details, please visit my website www.theSPlayce.com, click -'Playroom'.

Hope you can plan to spend some time in Chicago this summer and join us!

Peace,
LuLu