Art Journal Prompts Week 35: Silhouette

As soon as I saw this prompt, I knew which quote I wanted to use; unfortunately it is now playing constantly in my head as an ear worm (sorry if it happens to you too)!  This page was created for week 35 of art journal prompts: Silhouette.

WOYWW: Back to School

Short but bittersweet desk share today (visit our hostess Julia at the Stamping Ground for further links).  The first picture shows what I'd like to be playing with today; my bargain/clearance stash from Hobbycraft last Friday, with a roll of write on black tape from IKEA on Monday. 

The second picture shows what is actually on my desk today, as I have to do some work before I return to work next Monday.  It is the first time my hard drive has been out of my bag this holiday, but as you can see from the To Do List next to it, I have various items that need sorting before next week.

I did manage to visit Mrs D in hospital last week and took her a Get Well card.  She has had rather a game of musical wards (including one move in the middle of the night) since her arrival which is not helping her recovery.  It was great to meet her and Mr D, although I'd have preferred it not to be under those circumstances.  As my parents had a cabin cruiser when I was younger and our family spent most holidays and many weekends on the canals, Mr and Mrs D and I had a little more to talk about than crafting (although the subject did come up of course).  I hope that she is well enough to be discharged soon and that she is pain free and mobile. We have managed to hook up on Facebook at least, so we will be able to keep in touch.  Happy WOYWW everyone!

Blues and Greens Tag

I created this tag for the Country View August Challenge: Blues and Greens.  It was great fun and gave me the excuse to look through my collection of mop up sheets.

Steampunk, Chocolate, Gold and Peacock Journal Page

I love this journal page prompt from Junk Journal Junkies and Mindful Art (JJJAMA) for Challenge 31: Chocolate, Gold, Peacock and Steampunk; the perfect combination.  Out came my Sheena Douglass Time Traveller Collection...

Back To School Tag

The fortnightly prompt which came out on Tag Tuesday on my birthday had me reflecting.  Back to School has two meanings for me; the return to work after the summer break and thinking back to my own school days many years ago which were very happy.  I decided to go with nostalgia, as you can see from the tag...

Art Journal Prompts Week 34: Friends

I had been saving this quirky character from a British Gas leaflet for the right occasion and this seemed to be it.  This page was created for week 34 of Art Journal Prompts: Friends.

Mission Inspiration August 2017

I am, for once, completely up to date with the Mission Inspiration monthly art journaling challenges.  It seems fitting that I share this page today as it is the first anniversary of my first ever art journal page (MI August 2016), even though I actually completed it on my birthday on Tuesday.  As always I worked with the eight steps, three suggested colours and chose one of the five prompt words.