Wednesday 19 May 2010

Lots of fun at AFTH


Last Sunday I treated myself to a day art journaling at Art From the Heart, with Dyan. I haven't had anywhere near enough time for this sort of thing recently, so it was a real treat, and I have to say it was also a real laugh. I worked in My A4 Moleskine and used Dyan's Downloads (fabulously bright and colourful!) to create this journal page. This is how it looked when I left on Sunday, before adding the wording when I got home. I used a few Nancy Baumiller techniques when journaling.


I wasn't sure what I was going to journal about on this page but then I had one of those heart-stopping moments on Monday when, just momentarily, I thought something very serious had happened to my son. When my daughter came rushing in screaming that he had hurt himself, was lying on the floor not breathing and couldn't move, I  suddenly found I could sprint like Linford Christy. Turns out he had fallen off a 6 foot wall. flat on his back and winded himself. He was ok, just a bit shaken, but he gave us all a fright.

I'd really like to say that he has learned a lesson and won't climb walls again......hmmmmmm.....

It seemed to fit in with the words I had already added on the bird, because in England we think everything can be solved with a nice cup of tea :-)

Bye for now.........

24 comments:

  1. Fantastic page - Dy's images are so cool...What a fright you must have got - isn't it amazing the strength/speed/clarity of mind you can have in a moment of crisis (especially when it involves your kids)?!? Keep meaning to say that I am completely in love with your handwriting - you should create your own font...you'd make a fortune!! I'm at AFTH this weekend, can't wait...

    p.s. The tea thing is TOTALLY true in Scotland too...gotta be Ringtons for me though!! xx

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  2. But tis' true everything can be solved with a cup of tea. Tea for the nerves and my workshops for the soul.!! It was lovely to see you and yes you must make time to come more often, laughter is the best medicine even if, unfortunately, it is not good for bladder control, lmao.. Your page turned out fabby xxx

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  3. Such a lovely page! and I´m glad to hear that your son´s o. k.!

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  4. oh fab Kate. it's SO busy and so fun to look at.

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  5. Oh my gosh!! A fright for sure!!! I am so glad he is fine!!!

    love everything about this page!!!!

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  6. I love this (Glad your son is fine) but a jolly bit of journalling is great - I think you've inspired me - sometimes I get bogged down in trying to be 'meaningful' when in fact yur journal page is full of life and meaning and looks joyfully sponaneous.

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  7. The page is beautiful! I'm glad your son wasn't seriously hurt!

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  8. What a heart stopping moment that must have been! So glad your son is fine.

    I can't wait to get playing with those downloads - this weekend I've got a date with the fabulous designer of those vividly wacky creations! (aka Dyan!) Your page is fabulous Kate, great that you showed us a before and after too. x x

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  9. First - thank goodness your son is OK! I think I'd have stopped breathing too, if someone told me that one of my kid's got hurt and wasn't breathing. What a fright!

    Second - OMG! OMG!!! You know how much I love color and details. Kate, this page is OUTSTANDING!!! I just can't tear myself away, and have been fascinated by every lovely detail. Bravo!!! Hugs, Terri xoxoxo

    PS I've never heard of Dyan, so thanks for the link!

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  10. What a beautiful page Kate!!! Do you fncy coming up to the NE of Scotland and giving me some lessons???...lol...So glad he is fine as well - nothing worse than thinking your kids are hurt...they don't half know how to scare their parents...mine are just the same - always in some scrape or other!!!...xox.

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  11. Thank goodness he was ok after the fall. It must have been awful for you all. I just love your art journal and can only hope that my first attempts will improve!! xx

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  12. I'm so glad your son is okay, I can't even imagine how worried you were in that moment.

    I adore this journaling page. I just love this style, I wish I could do a journal page like this. I guess I need to practice and work at it. But probably the best thing I could do is to actually start a journal right? Your work fasinates me, inspires me and as Terri said above, I can barely pull myself away from your blog. So much to look at. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us.

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  13. So glad you son is ok, you must have been terrified for a few seconds, I think we all know that feeling. Well, what can I say about this journal pager, wow, wow, wow. You are so, so talented, I just don't know how you do it, wish I'd got 10% of your talent, I would be happy. You give us so much inspiration. xx

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  14. Oh the page is divine - love it - and making time to make such gorgeous creations is an absolute must! The incident you documented was obviously a heart stopping moment but I'm glad he's OK - it must be boys in general - mine always swears he'll never do it again but then he does! Fingers crossed he'll have learnt his lesson when it comes to 6 foot walls! I'm also off for a little bit of Dyan therapy this weekend - a whole weekend of art journaling - bliss!

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  15. Wonderful to see the finished page love the way you have journaled on it. When I at first saw your journalling I thought Joseph had fallen from the climbing wall on Sunday but of course they are harnessed, so pleased he is fine, they do give you a shock though and yes a cuppa solves most things.
    Beautiful neat work.
    Pat xx

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  16. Oh thank goodness he's ok! Nothing scarier than something scary happening to your child. So now your son is OK and you have a wonderful journal page too. All is well in the world. :) xoxo, Shelly

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  17. So glad your son is ok- that must have been one heck of a fright. The page is wonderful too. And oh yes, everything can be solved with a good old cuppa.

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  18. Kids huh? Can't trust 'em. Still, if they give you inspiration like this, maybe you'll be pushing him off walls soon?

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  19. Kate so glad your son is ok, that is scarey.
    I just adore this new journal page, the legs are awesome !!! LOL Really turned out lovely and love it.
    Your so talented and really enjoy all your great imaginaion.
    Hugs, Laura. xoxx

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  20. Brilliant page Kate and I am glad your son was ok.

    :)

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  21. This journal page is gorgeous darling, im so glad your son was ok, i bet your heart sank xxxx

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  22. your art journal pages are just the perfect ones...you art is so colorful, bright and....it's difficult to find my words as my mother tongue is french but ....just one word : LOVE LOVE LOVE

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  23. Absolutely amazing! Full of colour and layers and interesting bits and bobs!
    Lesleyx

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  24. That is just stunning, absolutely!
    Anne xx

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