Alison's Journal Pages

I am part of a wonderful group of Artist's particpating in a journal titled THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST. After a few weeks of procrastination I finally completed Alison's journal page. Three down, 10 journals to go(I think) and the next two are here for Elena and Sharon.

With Alison's journal I decided to go light and dark and with a little simplicity to it all. I felt that this time less is more. I have even found a few new things that I used on my journal and repeated here as well. Using my own glimmer mists and my cuttlebug to make the little photo corner. The one thing I did this time was sew on a page. Normally I sew fabric but I did three different colours around the green page that was sprayed.

I must say that I am very happy with the result and looking forward to working on the next two. But I also have to get my covers and bio page done for my I DREAM IN COLOURS journal which has to be posted by June 1.

Circle Journal

Here it is, a little bit late but I have finally done it. My pages for Lee's journal. Some of you may know that I am part of a circle journal with 13 others around the world. I sat on this for ages and here is my contribution to Lee's journal. I love the first page. I like the second page but it is not my favourite. I decided to do some hand-journalling which I doubt I will do again. This is what I don't like. But generally we are the most critical of ourselves.
After watching a tutourial on another blog I used my Glimmer Screen Stencils for the bird. Somehow I can see me getting more.

Beautiful Katie

In April I was asked to teach a class using Perfect Pearls. I also had to do a layout using them. Thankfully I had the photos already. These are two of my favourite photos from 2008 of my daughter Katie. What I love about these is that they were both taken on my mobile phone. This layout had at least 4 different ways of using perfect pearls. My favourite is mixing it and making my own little bottles of glimmer mist.

ANZAC DAY

Today in Australia and New Zealand is Anzac day which is the commemmeration of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces arriving at Galipoli, Turkey in 1915 during the first world war. Yesterday (24 April) the school my girls attend did a wonderful service to commemerate our soldiers. The school also made this Peace sign complete with doves and it is also being sent overseas to the soldiers who are currently serving. Claire's class was asked to bring in some flowers so that a wreath could be made. This is what the teachers made with all the flowers.

At the end of the service there was an opportunity for others to lay flowers. As there were plently of flowers from Claire's class, she was asked to lay them at the flag pole with the other wreaths that had been made by the other classes. The teacher conducting this service was moving quickly so Claire went up with her teacher.

And to top off her great day at school, she was also sat some tests for the Gifted and Talented programme that is offered at school. Well done honey.

Clown ATC

Hi All
The theme for April's ATC group through the Scrapbook Cupboard was Clowns. Last month was Ancient Civilisations. It was like jumping back 2000+ years and then quickly jumping forward again. I do wonder what we will be doing for the next one.



I found this image on Google and loved it. It was everything that we don't expect from a Clown. I was worried about handing this one in. But had nothing to fear, it was loved.

Time for a Dance?

Here is my latest creation. Made especially for the two winners of ATC-World Winner Takes All lottery. They are quite fun, and even better when you are the winner. Even after two months I still have the odd ATC come into my mail box. Sadly, though it looks like some went MIA in the post. Oh well, c'est la vie.

Anyway, I love this one. The background is actually a paper napkin/serviette. Last year I received some gorgeous vintage French Sheet Music from Ursula in the Netherlands. Added one of my many PID images and a couple of embellishments and hey presto - 3 ATC's.


Now to do Craig for the PID Theme Swap - he is almost done.

One of the projects I did get done this long weekend is the layout for the Perfect Pearls Class that I am teaching at the scrapbook cupboard next week. I have not taken a photo but very happy with the result. When I get the layout back I will put it on display for all to see.

Till Next Time
XoX

Latest ATC

Hi All

Wow three posts in 24 hours. This must be a record or something.

I was one of the people who was running late for this swap. The Scrapbbok Cupboard's monthly theme. This month it was Ancient Cilvilisations. Oh my God I thought. What am I going to do. I had many thoughts running through my head and was thinking Egyptian but I lost my transperancy and had to do something else. This one was a hard one. In the end I chose the Great Wall of China. This is pretty basic but there are days when I like basic. The next theme is Clowns, quite a change of direction and a nice one too have as well. I have a cool idea for this one which I love, of course.


One of the jobs I have to do this weekend is finish the layout that I need for the Scrapbook Cupboard as I have been asked to teach the Perfect Pearls Class again. Still nervous, still excited. I am down to my last sheet of black cardstock and hope that this does not warp like the other one did. Then I am in trouble.


Till next time
XoX

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to one and all.

Hope you are having a very enjoyable long weekend and not devouring too many Hot Cross Buns or Easter eggs.

We had a funny day on Friday. My daughters were talking to the neighbours and they were asked to get the Easter Bunny. So inside one went and came back with her Daddy. Well the laughter we had over that. So I asked them who was the Tooth fairy (just going with the game here) and it was Mummy. Great I thought. So then I asked who was Santa, well that is Katie and the Reindeer were Claire. I do love the imagination they have and little do they realise.

Well there appears to be a glimmer of sunshine. Time to organise an Easter Egg hunt.

We are on day three of school holidays, so far so good. Two activities planned for during the week. Including a trip to Dreamworld and we are taking one of Katie's friends too. Should be fun.

Till Next time
XoX

Through the eyes of an Artist CJ

Well after weeks and weeks of pondering (refer to previous post) and creating that lovely baby wipe page. It became the inspiration for the rest of the circle journal. I am in a group of 14 wonderful and talented artists. I have ATC's from most but not all. Sadly, since this was sent on its journey one lady has had to pull out. I will certainly miss seeing her work in here.

This journal has started off in Australia and then to Canada, the USA, England until it hits home soil with a month in Gladstone before it travels south to me. This is my first international CJ and in fact my second ever CJ. My first one still sits on top of my bookcase and I still look at it and see how far I have progressed.



I totally love the effect that watercolour paper gives. I will have to use it again in the other circle journal group Elena has started. This time it is 8.5" *11.0" so much bigger and based on the publication True Colors. I am looking forward to getting this as I have chosen Red, Black and White as my colours.

Till Next time
XoX

Pondering

Hi all,
It has been a month since my last post. This almost souinds like a confession except that I am not Catholic (LOL!).

I have been pondering on this wonderful Circle Journal group and feel so lucky to be one of the artists participating in Through the eyes of an Artist. This has to be on its way to Canada by the end of next week. What am I going to do? I have so many ideas and not sure where to start.

I have been playing and this is one idea that I have come up with as my first page. Still have to do the actual cover pages and a bio page.



Background created with babywipe, Spiced marmalade Distress ink, Perfect pearls, Black Cheery Glimmer Mist. Excess ink wiped off craft sheet and let dry. Bird mask with Pine needles Distress Ink over top.


One of the exciting things this month for me was that I was asked to teach a class at the Scrapbook Cupboard on perfect Pearls. I was excited and nervous at the same time. The only sad thing was that no one booked in so I did have to go in. I was certainly excited and happy that I was asked to do it. Mind you I did keep it a secret from most of my friends. I do have this massive fear of intimidation and there are a few of my friends that certainly make me feel intimidated and that I am not at the same standard. This is why I want to do this journal. To help me realise that I am good. I can do it and others actually love what I do and are very supportive of this.