Monday 9 May 2011

Fab weekend!


I've just had the most fabulous weekend making gorgeous grungy, inky, painty journals with the fabulous Dina Wakely at Art from the Heart

I have been looking forward to this for ages ... three whole days of getting messy haha! Dina showed us three different ways to make and bind our own journals and this is my 'stars' journal:


Loved doing this one..... and guess what? I used purple AGAIN! We painted the background over gesso and then lifted the paint to create texture, doing it several times to create layers. We inked and dyed ribbon and muslin to add to our journals. We cut windows (I did mine freehand to go for the 'wonky' look!), added bits of music, lots of stamping and finally the journaling.


This next one is my sunshine journal .. can you tell by the yellow colour of it?! We painted and collaged our background before drawing with a STABILO marks - all pencil. FUN! We bound this one with bamboo which I have never done before but will definitely do again.


This is my concertina tag journal .... although I didn't quite get this one finished (too much talking, laughing and eating) so will have to come back to this one.


And here's a view with the tags that I made for the inside:


Here are my arting buddies .... what I want to know is .... how come I always get stuck on the naughty table???

Sandy, Jude, Christine, me

And here is Sandy doing her best Shrek impression after a little accident with the green ink. YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO DRINK IT SANDY!!


Dina is a fabulous teacher - inspiring, encouraging and yet completely relaxed :-) She also sings a lot, and I mean a lot! La la la la!! Thanks to Dina for a great weekend, and thanks to Dyan for looking after us so well.

And finally, the June issue of Craft Stamper (UK) is in the shops now. and lookie at this! I made it to the front cover with my envelope journal! Woop woop! Don't forget to rush out and grab your copy!



34 comments:

  1. What a great weekend with wonderful results! I love the sunshine journal, but all of it is wonderful.
    And congratulations on being on the cover of the Stamper magazine!

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  2. Wow, what a weekend. Wonderful work, and congrats on being pubished! Valerie

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  3. It was a fantastic 3 days wasn't it. And really lovely to meet you irl not just on your blog.

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  4. Looks like a great time. Love the journals.

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  5. I love grunge! What a fabulous journal! Beautiful bright colours! Congrats on making the cover of Craft Stamper! I buy every issue here in Halifax NS Canada! Looking forward to reading about your project.

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  6. Looks like a fabulous time was had by all!

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  7. Love all the vibrant colours, the added ribbon and fabric is great. Looks like a fabulous weekend. Love your article in CS, Judith xx

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  8. You obviously had a great weekend with lots of fun alongside getting inky...brilliant. Congratulations on making front cover. Annette x

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  9. Congratulations again on making the front cover of CS ♥♥
    Sounds like everyone had a FANTASTIC time with Dina.. can't see you being on the norty table!! ;) Poor Sandy!!
    Love, love, love all your creations :)

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  10. Wow... this looks SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 days more...

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  11. wow looks like you had a fantabulous time! - i love that bamboo technique, taught it once at a workshop - and never fear I have my CS - knew who it was on the cover straight away!

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  12. Oh yes you did have a wonderful weekend!!! :)
    What fun, and what beautiful work you did!!

    Congrats on the cover!!

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  13. Have just received my copy of CS an hour ago and immediately thought that's a Kate original on the cover - hehe! well done.
    Looks like you had loads of fun over the weekend. Wish I'd been there. I love Dina's style and your journals are sooo colourful.

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  14. What fun! I'd love a day like that!

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  15. Looks like you all had a great time!!! Your journals are just FAB...so bright and cheerful! I believe the above photo shows the 'naughty table'!!! LOL!!! Also loving your books in Craft Stamper...got hold of a copy ..eventually!! xxx

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  16. looks like you had a wonderful time Kate. what fabulous crafting results you came with. you do do bright colours so well!!! congrats on CS again this month.

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  17. Someday I'd love to attend a workshop like this one! Looks like you had a lot of fun, and learned a lot of great new techniques!

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  18. Looks as though I missed a fantastic weekend, so glad you all had a good time and I just love what you have produced, fantastic. xx

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  19. all these journals are just wonderful...;these inspire me so much!!!
    so happy you enjoyed your fab week end...
    love
    nessa

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  20. Wonderful colour! Love the sunshine journal :).

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  21. I feel quite envious and sad that I missed a great 3 days. I love all three journals wouldnt like to choose between them. Know what you mean about the naughty table. See you on the 30th when I come back. xx

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  22. Whoo-Hoo! First . . . congrats on making the cover with your journal! I'm jumping up and down with joy for your success, Kate!!! You, GO, Girl!!!
    And . . . the journals from your class with Dina are nothing short of amazing!!! I'm pea-green with envy!!! How on earth did you ever accomplish all of that work with your naughty companions?!?! I just KNEW you'd have the time of your life!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  23. Such yummy goodness here!
    What a wonderful weekend indeed :]
    Love your artwork.

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  24. Ohh fab journals you have crafted !! Loving the colours of both. Congrats on your article in CS too !!

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  25. I love these....the colours are fabulous...
    Susan x

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  26. That sounds (ánd looks) like a wonderful weekend!!! Gorgeous books too! I love the yellow one, soooo sunny and bright!

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  27. super fab books...love em to pieces

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  28. These look great, Kate. As you know, I love anything bookbind-y, and three totally different journals... heaven....

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  29. How cool didn't know you was on DT for CS I have my copy and it's fabby

    Lover Dawn xx

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  30. Looks like an amazing class, wish i could have attended :D

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  31. Beautiful!! Awesome colors and textures.

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