Free time has been a little scarce lately but I have managed to wreck my journal a bit more. (Wreck this Journal by Keri Smith). The page said 'make a paper chain' so I did! I haven't sat and coloured in like this since I was a young girl (OK, maybe not that young LOL!) and it is therapeutic and calming. And fun :-)
Now what do I do with my paper chain? I haven't got a clue!
Some of you spotted the reference to OFSTED (school inspectors) in my last post. Yeah, the page was about that, but also about life in general. I don't like the word satisfactory - it has connotations of failure. I prefer the word Sarah of The Art of Moodling came up with - 'Fine'! I think that's much better! OFSTED haven't been to my school recently but watch this space..........
Bye for now, happy weekend everyone :-)
Whoa, this is fantastic Kate, as always, love all the bright colours. I've got this book, but still haven't done anything with it, your inspiration just might get me started. xx
ReplyDeleteKate, I love this before and after-- I love all these colorful doodles!
ReplyDeleteColouring is very under-rated - it's SO calming and is not just for kids! Love the paper chains - haven't came across that page yet - have you showered with your journal yet?!? Have a lovely weekend. x
ReplyDeleteWow! Kate, such gorgeously vibrant colours! Paper chains - oh I jumped back to my childhood and days of innocence and freedom from worry! strange because I've been doodling and colouring this week too...is there something in the air!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I have no idea what you will use this chain for, either, but it looks so tempting, I want to hold it in my hand and play with it.
ReplyDeleteI also love the spread with the heart you created in your last post. This one really spoke to me. The layers and time you spent with it made it so special. The colors you used were so rich and warm, too.
Have a great weekend.
I LOVE them Kate....Have always loved colouring - still do it in the kids books much to their disgust...lm(ws)ao... Taking my Wreck this Journal on holiday with me along with some colouring in pencils and pens...restricted to what I can take with cabin baggage so no paints or proper journaling!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful funky paper chains.
ReplyDeleteI adore your paper chain and i think you should hang it up around where you create..so you can see it often and so it reminds you that we are all interlinked and connected..inspiring others and being inspired..no man is an island and we are all a part of the art collective unconscious..your paper chain can indeed be very symbolic and work to inspire you on an archetypal and subconcsious level..oh and have a great day..sorry for waffling lol..Hugs jan
ReplyDeleteI just love all the color!!!! The chain is great, I say make enough and string it across the wall!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou know, I purchased that journal for my daughter a few years ago. She did not complete it, I wonder if she still has it??? Gonna check, because it looks fun!!
That looks great fun Kate - must try it.
ReplyDeleteTake care Sue xx
This is the most awesome paper chain I've ever seen, Kate! Absolutely fabulous! You should hang it somewhere where it'll make you "happy"! So cheery with all of it's luscious colors. Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love colouring and doodling- find them both very calming.
ReplyDeleteOh those are fab and bright doodles. They look lovely all made up. Wreckage has been going on with me and my niece, I just need to take some pictures xx
ReplyDeleteYou must pin up your paper chain somewhere it is so bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! Great fun!
ReplyDeleteLesley x
Fabulous Kate,you are so clever.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used,so cheery.
I adore your doodles,I am always so thrilled to see what your imagination creates.
Can't wait to see what is next ?
Enjoy your day,the weather is scary freezing rain here.
Hugs,Laura. xoxx
oOH I so need this book Kate - loving the paper chain and I've officially caught up and put my 365 day challenge on my blog - I was sooooooooooooooooooo behind but your message on my blog the other day was quite a challenge so I pulled my socks up and looky I managed to catch up yay - promise not to fall behind again Miss honest (fingers crossed behind my back - just in case) tee hee
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great Sunday
Hugs
How colorful! Sometimes making simple things is so much fun. BTW, saw your article in Somerset apprentice the other day! congrats!
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely colourfull paperchain perfect for hanging and brighting up a room me thinks xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! they look stunning Kate. :) really bright & uplifting. Hope you get to pin them up somewhere.xx
ReplyDeleteYou could always count down to a paper chain party. Tear one off each day and when the last one is torn off have a party. in the middleof the living room. under a blanket fort. with flashlights. and sugar. and Scrabble. just a thought.
ReplyDeleteLove your bright colors and whimsical patterns...very cool!
ReplyDeleteWow Kate this is fabulous! So bright and colourful, I love it.
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