Three weeks in a row - this is definitely a record joining in with WOYWW over at Julia's Stamping Ground. Once again my crafty friend and companion has joined me for a day's crafting so I shall be showing her side of the desk as well as my own.
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| My side |
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| The opposite side! |
Before this week, i had never created an art journal layout; now I've made two in three days - this time in response to the August 2016 Pick a Stick Challenge. Ten steps, which must be completed in the specified order, although additional steps can be added in between if wished. I find this sort of art journaling very relaxing as it is a mixture of guided steps and creative challenge.
I have had an empty Art Journal for nearly a year and the pages have scared me to death. By chance, I happened to come across the Mission Inspiration group on Facebook and liked the idea of having to follow a set of instructions to create an art journal page. I therefore accepted August's mission and I'm really happy with my first attempt.
Two weeks in a row - I don't know what's up with me. Actually I do; when my best friend comes round to craft with me in the shed I always get more done! So I will be sharing not only what is on my side of the workbench, but her side too. You can head over to Julia's Stamping Ground to see what everyone else is up to!
My side of the workbench is staged as I am working on a new baby card for a colleague who recently had a beautiful baby boy; I don't want to spoil the surprise, so I have simply shown some of the materials which I will use/ have used to complete the card. Watch this space for details once the card has been delivered.
My best friend has come to keep me company today. She is working on her first mixed media piece, using offcuts of mount board as a base and loads of embellishments and die cuts for texture.
Once all the elements have been glued into place, she will gesso over them before adding colour.
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| Enjoying the process! |
It is just over a year since I started my blog and the most viewed post is the MDF book that I decorated for my twin sister's birthday a year ago today. Today I thought I'd share the card for this year, which started life as a gelli plate clean up sheet of copy paper. Happy birthday sis!
It seems for ever since I participated in WOYWW hosted by Julia on her Stamping Ground blog. I am only going to tease you today about the project on my desk, as it is a birthday gift for my brother who lives in Canada. I am working hard to get it finished before my parents fly out there next week; even though his birthday is not until the beginning of September, I want to send the gift across with them, rather than trusting the post! The project isn't yet finished; I am waiting for the Pebeo Vitrail and Moon elements to dry before adding any more layers. Watch this space as I will blog the details on or after the big day!
My sister qualified as a GP at the beginning of this month, having previously worked for years as, firstly a nurse, then a health visitor. This is something that she has worked massively hard at to achieve and after going back to university and long training, placements in hospitals and GP practices as well as regular study, exams and long hours, she has finally made it. I am so proud of her. She starts work as a partner at her new Practice next week and I made this card to wish her well.
Two weeks in a row - I don't know what's up with me. Actually I do; when my best friend comes round to craft with me in the shed I always get more done! So I will be sharing not only what is on my side of the workbench, but her side too. You can head over to Julia's Stamping Ground to see what everyone else is up to! 
It seems for ever since I participated in WOYWW hosted by Julia on her Stamping Ground blog. I am only going to tease you today about the project on my desk, as it is a birthday gift for my brother who lives in Canada. I am working hard to get it finished before my parents fly out there next week; even though his birthday is not until the beginning of September, I want to send the gift across with them, rather than trusting the post! The project isn't yet finished; I am waiting for the Pebeo Vitrail and Moon elements to dry before adding any more layers. Watch this space as I will blog the details on or after the big day!
