Monday 20 June 2011

Journaling for fun ...

Mary and Alphabitties by Daniel Torrente and Jill Penney for Stampotique Originals
Medium Bee by Jo Capper Sandon for Stampotique originals
Numbers by Ma Vinci
Paints and inks by Dylusions

Recently I haven't had much time to play in my journal, you know, just play for the sake of it, and I miss it. So, when I had a little free time a few days ago I finished off a background that I had already prepared. I made the background by fingerpainting, which I love :-) 

This page is about my ongoing battle with work / life balance. I don't seem to get it right as I am busy ALL of the time and even when I am not busy I find something to do and then I am too busy AGAIN. I used 'Mary' and added bee wings because the phrase 'busy bee' popped into my head.




I am loving these 'Alphabitties' to add words to my pages. They look like they have been written by hand. They are a mixture of upper and lower case, as well as a mixture of sizes - totally random, right up my street!


A week or so ago I taught an art journaling workshop to a fab group of self-confessed newbies at Sam Taylors near Skipton. It was a lot of fun and they all did a great job:


Here's a page I started on the day, using a rub-on by 7Gypsies:


I haven't got round to finishing it yet but I will at some point ........

Head and feet by Dyan's Downloads

*Bad language Alert* Look away now if you don't like swearing haha!!!

And finally here is a page that I used to demo at the workshop. It's similar to a page I have done before but that tends to happen when you teach a class. This tells the story of what happened as I set off all in good time to teach my class, when half way there I came across the sign 'Road ahead closed'. I don't mind telling you panic swept over me and I wanted to pull over and cry in the lay-by. But I kept going, followed the diversion signs and got there just in the nick of time. Phew!


Before I go I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your lovely lovely comments re: my DVDs. Don't forget it, it's not too late to leave a comment on this post here if you would like to be in with a chance to win a freebie :-)

Byeeeeeee, off to do some painting. No, not that sort of painting, DECORATING! YUK!

24 comments:

  1. Wonderful page, adore the background. :)

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  2. Loving your first journal page, especially the words.........being a toy is not so bad.......lol
    Your other pages are fab as well Kate. Have a great week.

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  3. Fabulous journal pages, great depth of colour , love all the layers and the journaling. Hope you get more time to play soon. Tracy x

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  4. Wow Kate I admire how busy you are and how you handle it...I seem to be busy all the time but don't seem to achieve very much...haha...I think I need more structure to my life..I always seem to be saying to myself 'it will still be there tomorrow'...

    looking forward to summer hols in less than two weeks for some less running around and more art and blogging...take care...

    Kirsti xxx

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  5. i just love the amazing colours you achieve and can't wait to emulate them after getting both your dvd's - I ordered them the weekend! Love your papges, wished I lived nearer so could do a workshop1 don't know how you juggle your time and write your blog as well! xx

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  6. fabby!!! Love the first page, so very funky!!!! Hugs Juls

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  7. Stunning as usual - the colours are so vibrant and the layers are fabulous. You are such an inspiration, hoping to come on one of your workshops soon (cash permitting!)! JulieD

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  8. Fab pages :) one day i will add some of those stampotique images to my every growing collection of rubber.
    Kate x

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  9. Such a fabulous page and recognisable post. I don't know if 'recognisable' is the right word for it - I mean I am in that same place/feel the same lately... oh, if I only could have some relax-time ánd peace of mind to just play... soon, I hope. I wish you peace of mind!

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  10. Fabulous pages as always, Kate!

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  11. Oh me oh my...these pages are loverleee :) I'm also glad that you have had a little fun playing for the sake of it. If you're decorating your art room you could do a whole feature wall 'Kate style', grungy and all :D x
    Oh, and Kate, I have it on the highest authority that s**t is not holy!
    (just teasing)

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  12. Kate, I LOVE your Work, Work, Work page! Beautiful, great colors!

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  13. ooooh, I love your work work work page. If you find the answer for a better work/life balance....can you let me know?! Gorgeous background. Love those alphabitties. xx

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  14. I'm just now discovering your work here, and I really like your journal pages. Thank you for sharing. I'm very excited about your DVDs!

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  15. Hahahah!!!! LOVE the "honesty" in the last page, Kate!!! And I truly can relate to your comment regarding so little time for 'art'. I'm convinced that there's a nasty little witch that sucks the time right out of the day. So little time, so many ideas . .. . . . Smiles & Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  16. Love looking at your pages, your pinks and oranges remind of my flowers I saw at the market. I'll be doing so journaling when I go camping this week-end and I look forward to it, I've been away from it too long.

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  17. Superb pages you have crafted there Kate, great work and lots of inspiration too !!

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  18. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! LOVE IT! - Kathy

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  19. The busier your life gets the more important it is to take time out just for yourself. Wish I'd learned that earlier in my life. Just do it, schedule it, whatever you need to do ... and keep on making pages like this that make me smile!

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  20. Just amazing work! Luv the colors and the journalings :)

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  21. Simply wonderful artwork!
    As always... great journal pages.
    Thank you for sharing your talents :]

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  22. These are soo gorgeous Kate, I love the swearing personnally!!x

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  23. Oh please please please.......fingers crossed...would LOVE to have DVD or copy of your new book ;-)

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  24. Kate,
    Your work inspires me like no other!!! My dvd's are ordered and I can't wait to get them in my hands!! Again, congrats to you!!

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