Journal May / notes so I don't lose my inspiration (Esp/Eng)
[Esp]
¡Saludos comunidad!
Han sido días duros con los cortes de servicio eléctricos prolongados, he pasado varios días sin poder trabajar, me he agobiado tanto por eso que mi musa sencillamente se apagó.
Para poder reconectarme con ella decidí tomar mi diario y hacer algo de papelería creativa y luego anotar lluvia de ideas o conectores para encontrar motivación. Otra de las cosas que me ayudan a oxigenar mis ideas es caminar, no he podido cazando cuando vuelve el servicio eléctrico. Mi ciudad es la segunda más afectada sin servicio eléctrico.
This was a very simple process, and more of a cathartic experience, so I won’t go into too much detail about the creative process.
[Eng]
Hello everyone!
It’s been a tough few days with these prolonged power cuts; I’ve spent several days unable to work, and I’ve felt so overwhelmed by it all that my creative spark has simply gone out.
To reconnect with it, I decided to pick up my journal and do some creative stationery projects, then jot down some brainstorming ideas or links to help me find motivation. Another thing that helps me breathe life into my ideas is walking, but I haven’t been able to go out to see when the power will come back on. My city is the second most affected by the power cuts.
I didn’t post on Hive DIY because it was simple and more of a catharsis, so I won’t go into much detail about the creative process there.
Materiales / Materials
| Spanish | English | |
| Cartulinas tamaño carta | Letter-size card | |
| Bolígrafo y lápiz | Pen and pencil | |
| Tijera, regla | Scissors, ruler | |
| Marcadores acrílicos | Acrylic markers | |
| Silicón frío | Cold silicone | |
| Diario | Journal |
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[Esp]
Hice varios ejercicios de respiración antes de comenzar el diario.
Luego tomé cartulinas, la cartulina de color negro recorté las orillas con una tijera de formas, luego dibujé corazones con un marcador blanco. ¡Qué curioso! En los 80's hubiéramos amado esto. Teníamos que usar otras cosas para pintar blanco, si habían cosas parecidas creo que le llamaban "marcadores mágicos" su durabilidad era muy corta.
Siguiendo el proceso, recrearé unos globos, así que dibujo la forma en el papel de color.
[Eng]
I did a few breathing exercises before starting the journal.
Then I took some cardstock; I cut the edges of the black cardstock with pinking shears, then drew hearts on it with a white marker. How interesting! We would have loved this in the 80s. We had to use other things to draw in white; if there were similar products, I think they were called ‘magic markers’, but they didn’t last very long.
Continuing with the process, I’m going to draw some balloons, so I’m sketching the shape onto the coloured paper.
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[Esp]
Corto varias formas de los globos y unas tiras de cartulina de color negro.
Luego de pegar la pieza de corazones, comienzo a pegar cada tira de color negro con su respectivo globo intercalando los colores.
Con el marcador blanco dibujo puntos de luz.
Y con dos tiras de cartulina color gris las pego en la pieza de color negro para simular un regalo.
[Eng]
I cut out various shapes from the balloons and some strips of black card.
After sticking on the heart shapes, I start sticking each black strip onto its corresponding balloon, alternating the colours.
I use the white marker to draw dots of light.
And I stick two strips of grey card onto the black piece to make it look like a present.
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[Esp]
Dibujo lineas cortas seguidas en los bordes de la hoja.
Escribo con marcador el nombre del mes.
Luego unas palabras que me inspiren "La vida es bella" me ayuda a estimular buen estado de ánimo ante las adversidades.
[Eng]
I draw a series of short lines along the edges of the page.
I write the name of the month in marker pen.
Then I write a few words that inspire me: ‘Life is beautiful’ helps me stay in good spirits when faced with adversity.
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[Esp]
Con la primera hoja del mes lista, en las siguientes anotaré mis inspiraciones, ideas que vengan a mi mente para proyectos de forma organizada.
Es sencillo pero me ayudó mucho a soltar un poco la frustración de no poder crear por tantos días y que dado a los cortes eléctricos, mi musa esté en recuperación.
Sé que muchos están pasando por este percance y hacen malabares para poder trabajar y continuar siendo productivos. Solamente puedo decir: ¡Animo! Recemos para que regrese el servicio eléctrico con normalidad a todos los hogares.
[Eng]
Now that the first page of the month is ready, I’ll use the following pages to jot down my inspirations and any project ideas that spring to mind in an organised way.
It’s simple, but it’s really helped me let go of some of the frustration of not being able to create for so many days, and of my muse being on the mend due to the power cuts.
I know many of you are going through this setback and are juggling things to be able to work and stay productive. All I can say is: Cheer up! Let’s pray that the electricity supply returns to normal in every home.
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Thanks to Hive, I’ve got to know lots of people from Venezuela, and I really care about many of them; they’ve become very special to me, and I know what they’re going through and how difficult the situation is, especially with the power cuts that make so many hours of the day feel pointless and unproductive. It’s a huge problem. But what you’ve done is really positive; it’s a craft that helps clear your mind and open it up to creativity again.
Seeing your post reminded me that in my day we used to swap little pieces of paper with our classmates at school, with different designs, and what you mention about the white marker was unthinkable back then. There are so many things available today! I love that you’re starting the month with those balloons that can fly high and come in so many colours. Big hug!!💗
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Te quedo muy bonito. Y tienes razón la vida es bella. Estamos pasando por turbulencias y hay que sujetarse duro. Pero todo pasa. Solo hacer como dices respirar y calmarse.
Un abrazo @equipodelta
Qué genial quedó esta portada para tu diario. Recuerdo cuando estaba en el liceo que llevaba uno, pero realmente no me gustó eso de anotar lo que uno hacía. Esta utilidad que le piensas dar al tuyo me gusta más, anotar ideas y organizarte, estoy segura que la musa tocará a tu mente muy seguido, porque es altamente positivo este nivel de organización.
So lovely and unique, we love it friend.
Thanks for sharing.
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The black cardstock hearts with white marker dots.
Hola bella @equipodelta, lindo y liberador trabajo es una forma de drenar la vicisitudes.
Sin duda alguna, ha sido fuerte lo del servicio eléctrico igual hay momentos en que me sentí agotada y sencillamente las ideas no fluyen.
Gracias a Dios tengo una hamaca, mis mascotas y un humeante ☕️ y la fe de que todo estará bien y no habrá nada que estos no puedan ayudar a resolver.
Me contento leerte.