Wednesday 6 January 2010

More journaling, more snow and a winner!


There is a story behind this journal page....  My 10 year old niece Mart is an avid artist and she gave me a drawing of the person you see on the journal page. She did this after looking at Teesha Moore's drawing lesson on her blog. I really liked the way Mart took and it and made it her own, and created a really grungy look (this was an accident she tells me, she drew the outline in watercolour pencil which consequently ran. Serendipity!) My art journal seemed to be the ideal place to 'store' this precious picture and I may do more of this in the future :-)  I created a background using Ranger dabbers, and Starburst Stains for a touch of shimmer.

(Incase you are wondering, I scanned the drawing which was originally A4 size, then reduced it in PICASA and printed it out smaller for my journal.)

Ok, last week I offered a stamp as a giveaway to celebrate 100 blog followers. Thanks v. much indeed for all of those who left me a comment.  I visited random.org earlier today and I can now tell you the winner is............Terri of Pringle Hill Studio Yayy for you Terri!! E-mail me your address and I'll post it ASAP

And finally, what can I say? Snow, snow and more snow. The temperature is getting colder and colder, and we are forecast even more snow :-(   The children had another snow day off school today but my school (I'm a teacher) was still open! How annoying is that?! The roads are treacherous because there isn't enough grit, so I slithered out of my village sideways today.......

Bye for now

15 comments:

  1. I found your blog today and I absolutely love your work!!! I will check back often!

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  2. This is a wonderful page. Tell Mart she did a great job!!!

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  3. I can't believe your school was still open!! My kids are off again tomorrow but I know many of my teacher friends are expected in their schools, as long as they can get there safely.

    Love your journal page with your niece's picture. I found some drawings the other day from my little nephew; they may now make it into my journal :) FAB idea!

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  4. You gotta looove that face! This is soo wonderful that she made that!! It is AUTHENTIC!

    I really feel sorry for you with the snow...I DESPISE it! Yuck. Try to saty warm and safe. And congrat's to Terri...lucky duck!

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  5. I'm soooo excited, Kate, that I'm the lucky duck who won your little bird stamp giveaway! What a nice way to start the New Year! Here's to many, many more happy followers. Thank you soooo much! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  6. What a lovely idea to use your niece's drawing in your journal.
    Congrats to Terri...
    Thank goodness your boiler is mended. Stay warm
    Sue xx

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  7. Love the story behind the use of your neices picture! The girl done good! Genius idea to incorporate it into your journal page too.... no higher compliment! xx

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  8. Hi Kate, firstly Happy New Year to you :)
    Love Mart's drawing....great article in this months CS ;) itching to get back to journaling some time soon.....keep warm Katy xx

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  9. Mart's drawing is superb, it must be genetic and wonderful idea for you to use in your journal.
    Congratulations to Terri.

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  10. Hi I am just loving your blog :) I hope I am not too late to sign up for your 365 challenge as I REALLY want to join in and take part please. I love the calenders and have lots of ideas going around my head ready to get started :)

    Can you please add me to your list of participents - thank you :)

    Also is it alright if I add your button to my side bar on my blog please??

    http://whatsthisiseethen.blogspot.com/

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  11. OOOOh this is so beautiful and creative, it obviously runs in the family. Great idea to use it in your journal, congratulations to Mart.

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  12. Great page Kate, and it is a perfect way to save your niece's art. How fun it will be for her to look back at it when she is older.

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  13. you made my picture look realy cool

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  14. It is sooo nice not to worry about should I or shouldn't I try to drive to school and then feel guilty if I don't. Is being a teacher regarded as an ESSENTIAL journey (To parents it is)? Anyway your time off has been used creatively.

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  15. This is such a fun wonderful peice! I love it!

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