Saturday 16 June 2012

Drawing in my journal ...

Spray inks by Dylusions
Basic backgrounds stamps by Dylusions
Swirl stamp free on cover of Craft Stamper magazine!

Ooh, I haven't had much time to play in my journal over the last few weeks, but I managed to squeeze a bit of time in yesterday, and finished this inky page in my large vintage ledger. The image was drawn by me (some of you may recognise it - I started this at the recent weekend journal class!)
The background had been made for a while ... I used Dylusions ink sprays and then Dyan's ghosting technique to create some background texture:


A bit of stamping, and my *new fave* liquid pearls:


And I found this quote in a vintage text book full of rhymes for children. This particular rhyme took me right back to my childhood.... I used to get quite anxious as a young child, especially about going to school. Nobody knew why, not even me, because I really loved school when I got there. It was an on/off issue for quite a few years, and to escape that anxiety at home (especially on Sunday nights!) I used to become very involved in reading my favourite books to take me away from it all.


I had a fab day at Art from the Heart today, teaching painting techniques with Golden Fluid Acrylics to a great bunch of ladies. I remembered to take my camera but guess what? I forgot to take any photos. Doh! Thanks for a fun day girls!

Talking of Art from the Heart ... Preview day is coming up where you can see all the details of up and coming classes, watch a few demos, and maybe grab yourself a bargain. I'm teaching the early slot this time! All the deets are here. See you there!

22 comments:

  1. Great rich background Kate, and I love your words and finished page !!

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  2. Gorgeous work Kate, beautiful colours. Gutted I can't come to preview this time :o( Glad you had a great day teaching xxx

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  4. What a great page and a very beautiful background. love the words. Marvelous.
    Lovely greet Marja
    www.marjascreativity.blogspot.nl

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  5. Oh Kate your day at "A f t H" sounds fab, wish I had been there. Having just been there last weekend, I did need a weekend at home to save up again!! lol
    Hope to see you very soon.
    Love your page, the background is gorgeous and so is your drawing, you must show me how to do that at sometime....Please!
    Dx

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  6. How I loooove the intensity of your colors!!! And how beautiful the page just flows together! Can you tell me what color inks you used? Thank you for the inspiration!

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    1. I think I used London Blue, Fresh Lime and Vibrant Turquoise!

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  7. Super duper layout, just got my first journal and gesso'd the first few pages - all I need now is the inspiration!!!

    Kathyk

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  8. Very nice page, i love the rime too. I am so happy i am not the only one who brings her camera to a fair,event or party and then forget to take photo's!!!
    Hugs
    Maria

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  9. Fabulous page Kate, great background ans beautiful colors

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  10. wowzers, fantabulous creation kate, love your image and the quote is very pretty too
    hugs
    miranda

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  11. Gorgeous page, the colours are beautiful.

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  12. The mix of greens and turquoise really work Kate. You are a master in mixing colors. Hallelujah!

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  13. Oooo lovely page, such vibrant colours and I love your drawing. Won't be able to make preview day but hope to catch up soon. xx

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  14. Gorgeous design :) & am IN LOVE with the words....dreamily perfect for me...

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  15. wonderful page, love, love the colour combination and the saying is great

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  16. Great page, I love ones with your drawings in, I'm hoping you will repeat the drawing class in the next class schedule (and fingers crossed its a date I can do this time) lol :) x

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  17. FABULOUS Kate :) love love love...hmmmmm...someday maybe I can be in the same class with you!

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  18. Sooooo beautiful! Love the "pre" shot too... thanks for sharing.

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  19. I know exactly what you mean about Sunday anxiety, it's one of the reasons why I don't watch the Antiques Roadshow because it means it's work tomorrow!! ;o)

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