Saturday, 19 February 2011


Olivia by Daniel Torrente for Stampotique
Crown by Jo Capper Sandon for Stampotique

I haven't done a page in my A5 Moleskine for ages, months even .... I fell out of love with it a while ago ... I'm not sure why.  Recently I have been working either much bigger or much smaller. So I decided to revisit it this week and start a new page and it's amazing how quickly you can back into things. Before long I was painting, spraying and splatting as usual :-)

I came across the quote in a great little book I was introduced to by Dyan, called The Little Book of F**k It' - a book with a flippant title but with really meaningful contents. This book is a great leveller - really - you should check it out. I got mine at AFTH but it is also available here. I really like this quote because I am one of life's worriers and every now and then I just need someone to say to me 'Oh, get over yourself'! and remind me that I am just a very small person on a very big planet. My Mum had a great saying that she used to quote to my sisters and I if we were getting a little self-centred, or whining too much - 'You're not the only man on the island' she used to say!

I chose to use the stamp 'Olivia' by Daniel Torrente for Stampotique because she looks a little worried doesn't she?


Today I received this blog award off the lovely Anne:


Apparently we are supposed to share some unusual facts about ourselves but I have done this a few times before and I really have nothing more unusual to reveal, I am too normal, and actually there is no way I could top what Anne had to say! Go and have a look here: Flutterby Crafter blog!!! Thanks Anne x

Well, it's half term here YIPPEE! But you know what that means? It means I have to battle with two children all week for who has supremacy over the computer. Seriously I am no match for Club Penguin, and this is the first time I have been able to get on the PC all day. I need an ipad I need an ipad I need an ipad I need an ipad i need an ipad :-)

Byeeeeeeee for now

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27 comments:

  1. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans19 February 2011 at 21:34

    Fabulous pages, love the text and the image is just perfect. Typing this from my IPAD, you really do need one they are fabulous. I was always fighting for the computer but not any more. I can highly recommend one. Half term for me too so fighting for crafting time all week LOL. Tracy Evans x

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  2. Sid19 February 2011 at 22:21

    Fab page Kate !! Nice you have revisited the neglected journal ! Must check out that book too.

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  3. McMGrad8919 February 2011 at 22:36

    Love it.

    Thinking about worry, I laugh today because last week the cable went out and I was furious at my DH who is working in another state. We are paying for two houses and I am mad about the cable. Seriously. In the end, I remembered how much my oldest loved videos as a child and broke out the VCR and DVD player and showed my youngest the treasure trove of videos we have. He is enthralled and will stay very busy until the three day holiday is over.

    Enjoy your two week break. We get spring break in a few weeks and then have a long stretch before summer.

    Hope you get the ipad.

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  4. Caroline Hallett19 February 2011 at 23:00

    Kate
    This is a fabulous page. I am still experimenting with keeping an art journal - might go an do a class first - but this is just wonderful - and I love the sentiment!

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  5. flutterbycrafter20 February 2011 at 08:06

    I know you get lots of awards, but YOU DESERVE THEM, so get over yourself....see I've read your blog. Seriously a fantastic page again, such a mixture of wonderful colours, blended so well. Oh you do inspire me. Do all children spend their time on Club Penquin, so do my granddchildren. I asked for an Ipad for Christmas, but managed to get a Macbook. xx

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  6. Poppit20 February 2011 at 08:58

    Gorgeous page Kate & great quote. P.s I also need an ipad, I also need an ipad, I also need...

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  7. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 09:03

    Morning Kate! I love this :-) she looks a bit of a worrier..just like me! It made me smile. I'm certainly trying to take this on board and stop worrying about everything....have a good Sunday and thenk you for sharing this...it's wonderful. S xx

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  8. Sandra Hall20 February 2011 at 09:46

    A fab page Kate...and guess what, my Mum had a great saying for my sisters and I.... "it's not all about YOU!"
    Love the crown stamp - not seen that one before :) x

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  9. Unknown20 February 2011 at 12:11

    I'm a worrier too so thanks to your mum for the saying! Don't you find the less you worry about crafting the better it turns out. I've realised that over the last 6 months. Off to look at that book now - think I need it!

    PS Love the page!!

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  10. Diane20 February 2011 at 14:31

    Your art makes me want to get off of this computer and go have some fun!! And why do I worry about everything??!!! It drives me crazy!

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  11. Deborah20 February 2011 at 15:40

    A gorgeous page - and a very wise quote (that I ought to take heed of myself!)I love your wonderful use of colour. Thanks too, Kathryn, for the lovely comment on my brother's birthday card - another digital creation, since you asked. Today I made myself get the inks and paints out and I'm glad I did. Enjoy your half term :-)

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  12. Silvia(Barnie)20 February 2011 at 16:01

    That's a fantastic page in great colours an with wonderful details.

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  13. Shannon20 February 2011 at 19:49

    Love the colors you used on this journal page Kate. So pretty, I love how it doesn't take much for you to turn a blank page into a stunning piece of artwork. BTW, I'm a fellow worrier myself. When I was younger, I never worried about anything, it all rolled off of me. In fact, everyone thought I was irresponsible because I just didn't get worked up about most things. Now, it's like I went from one extreme to the other after I passed 35. Now I fret, worry and analyze everything. Sometimes I can't even make a decision. At any rate, I should puick up this book you're talking about. Thanks for visiting my blog recently and for your kind comments. I'm always so flattered when you come by because I respect your artistic style so much. Sorry winter is dragging on there. Here in Arizona we were having amazing weather every day like we usually do, spring like days in the low to mid 70's and cool nights in the 50's. But now for a few days it's gotten windy, rainy (which we need because we never get it) and a bit cold for us. I'm looking forward to warmer days of using the pool, I'm a summer girl definitely.

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  14. Terri Kahrs20 February 2011 at 19:59

    If you look in the dictionary, my picture is under the word "worry"!!! LOL! Awesome page, as usual, Kate! Good luck with the kiddies and the computer wars. May you lose the battle but win the war!!! Hugs, Terri xoxox

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  15. Kirsti20 February 2011 at 22:26

    Oooh I think I need to get me a copy of this book and soon!!!!

    Sorry have flunked at 365 this year....

    I ahve left you another (different) wee blog award over at my place...

    Kirsti xxx

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  16. Polly21 February 2011 at 06:04

    Sounds like the kind of book I need!

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  17. Mieke21 February 2011 at 12:02

    Wow, great work!!!
    Love the colors

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  18. Mary21 February 2011 at 13:52

    love your Mum's comment.
    love that you say Mum! :)

    i think most of the things we worry about don't come to pass, and if they do, worry did not help them not too...and worrying just makes us feel like crap!!

    love your journal page...always do!!

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  19. Karen21 February 2011 at 16:13

    Brilliant page Kate! I know I worry too much, usually about daft things hahaha!!! Thank you for the inspiration...i think I need to do a page on this subject too XXX

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  20. Renelde Napoli21 February 2011 at 17:34

    Hi first time commenting here, I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and I really love your art. Thought I should mention that you will lose the battle with the Ipad as well... Just sayin... (we lost ours to our 3 and 6 year olds)

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  21. aprilmariecole.blogspot.com21 February 2011 at 19:24

    Thank you for sharing this... wonderful combination of colors and words!

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  22. lilylovekin21 February 2011 at 22:15

    Thanks for sharing this great little quote and the link for the book, I need to get me one of those.

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  23. Paula Phillips22 February 2011 at 00:28

    Absolutely wonderful Kate!! Also wanted to say that I am honoured to be published in the same magazine as you!! xox
    Much Love!

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  24. Unknown22 February 2011 at 14:13

    Such an amazing page!!!! I want to go play now!!!

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  25. Gez Butterworth23 February 2011 at 00:22

    Scrummy page Kate :) Hope you are having a good week..xx

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  26. Juls24 February 2011 at 22:55

    gorgeous!!! I love how you have done the journaling on this one....I have finally completed my first art journaling page...If you do have time I would really appreciate any constructive critisim!!! I am really wanting to learn. Hugs Juls

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  27. Rosie26 February 2011 at 14:17

    Yep, I need an ipad too - but where will we find one at this time of night?? Love this piece and really relate to the sentiment!

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