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From x stitch I moved into card making - now I am playing around with mixed media! I am taking part in different workshops and with help from crafty pals, learning about different mediums and techniques. Hope you feel inspired to create after a visit to my blog - Happy Crafting!

Friday 26 February 2016

Journal 52 -Week 8

Week #8
“Hearts”
Explore what your heart knows vs. what your head knows. Use hearts in a journal spread.


Lots of layers to this - strips of map then tissue paper then paint and ink sprays. Modelling paste theough a stencil them glass bead glitter gel . Stabilo all pencil around the hearts.


Wednesday 24 February 2016

Another dragon done - 1 left to do





Now I just need to decide what to do with it when it's finished!!

I also took a sharp knife to my journal....




to remove a piece of spine so I could get to the last 20 or so pages. It has stuck suprisingly well with this heavy matte medium from amazon! I put masking tape on first but that was never going to work by itself.




Monday 22 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 20

Today’s Journal Prompts

I am brave because…
I am strong because…
I am smart because…
I could also give myself more credit for…





Unfortunately this includes friends and close family members but I deserve to be treated with respect and I shouldn't have to explain myself to others...


Sunday 21 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 19

Today's Journal Prompts

I survived:
And it made me stronger in these ways:
I am gifted in these ways:
And I can trace these gift back to these woundings…
I am making art out of…


because I used book pages...

I could have probably gone much deeper with this but then I wouldn't have blogged it and I 'm not sure I want to go digging up old stuff.

 

Saturday 20 February 2016

Journal 52 - Week 7

Week 7
Alternative Prompt
‘Self Love’
Make a list of ways you can be more self loving and create a spread that includes the list.


Lots of layers on this - tissue paper, distress paints and stabilo all. I then used my ink sprays and some water spray. I cut some hearts out of fabric and dripped some alcohol ink on them - it looked terrible probably as it was green, so I went over it with black gesso. I printed some words and then used glossy accents to stick some gem/rock things on.


Thursday 18 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 18

Today’s Journal Prompts

Today, I’m just showing up to…
I’m hopeful that…
I’m working on…
I’m not giving up on…






Wednesday 17 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 17

Today's Journal Prompts
My creative spark has been rekindled by…
Because…
I’m grateful for this instance of flame re-lighting in particular…
I’ll share a creative spark with (someone who needs encouragement) by…





What kindles your creative spark?

 

Sunday 14 February 2016

Journal 52 - Week 6 - Beneath your feet or above your head


I put gesso in the middle of the page and left the border without, causing a contrast - I used a baby wipe to cover the gesso. I added some silver arrows and added pictures of shoes.


Saturday 13 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 16

So today, our writing invites you to choose your own adventure.
Are you going through hell right now? These prompts are for you:
In as few words as possible, the particular hell I’m in…
What helps me keep going…
I’m going to find support today by…
 
Not in hell right now? Carry on here:
What I’ve learned from hellish times…
What I want to remember next time the going gets hard…
Advice my wise self has for me…





Love this visible image stamp and it's the first time I have used it.

 

Friday 12 February 2016

Journal 52 - Week 5 - Monochromatic





There are certain shades of limelight that can wreck a girls complexion.

Audrey Hepburn

I used a map as a background (thanks Kathy) acrylic paints, stamping, modelling paste through a stencil and gelatos.


Thursday 11 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 11

Today’s Journal Prompts:

If I dared to be myself, I’m afraid…
If I dared to be myself, I’m excited…
When I dare to be myself, it’s strange…
When I dare to be myself, this kind of genius emerges…





I changed the wording slightly as I do dare to be myself.

 

Wednesday 10 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 15

Today’s Journal Prompts:

If I practiced the art of resting…
I am most relaxed when…
What helps me let go of worry…
My mind is clearest…
I am at my most creative and resourceful…






Tuesday 9 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 14

Today's Journal Prompts:

I love these ordinary things…
I am so fortunate because…
I celebrate the ordinary by…
I’d like to complain less about…
I’d like to be more inspired by…






Thursday 4 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 13

Today’s Journal Prompts:

The fire within I am kindling…
This fire is showing me…
If I acted as if I were on fire from within…
I am on fire with…
I am longing for…




Wednesday 3 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 12

Today’s Journal Prompts:

The difficulty accompanying me is…
I’ve been rejecting this difficult experience by…
If I looked for some light and guidance here, I would find…
The opportunity for me is…






Tuesday 2 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 10

Today's Journal Prompts:

Today, I’m willing to let go of certainties, like…
Today, I welcome the uncertainty of…
When I let go of certainty, I feel…
I believe that uncertainty about (name your biggest, nagging uncertainty) could teach me…






Monday 1 February 2016

30 Day Journal - Day 7

Today's Journal Prompts
I’ve been quietly courageous…
I see quiet courage in action…
I’ve learned about trying again tomorrow…
Courage is whispering to me right now…






Courage is whispering to me right now, don't worry - you got this.