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5.13.2012

OH BOY DID I HAVE FUN WITH THIS



Happy Mother's Day!!!



I wanted to show you the pictures of my completed art journal but there are so many it'll have to be two posts!



I can't help but say, "I love it"!



This is the journal that I worked on while in the States last month.



The one that I used as my sample during the workshop that I taught at Marlene's studio.



I used only materials that I picked up AFTER leaving for the airport on the way to FL.




With the exception of a few pieces of painted cardboard left over from another project.



Most of my supplies came from yard sales. The only thing that I bought new..was glue.


I loved teaching this workshop and can't wait to see pictures from the ladies who are hopefully finishing up their art journals!!!



Create Your Life,


annie!




PS - I'm linking to Pink Saturday since there IS a lot of pink in my journal! AND...a great new, fun, linky website that goes by the name Craft-O-Maniac!

47 comments:

  1. How I love stopping by your blog and seeing so many wonderful photos of beautiful art! It's like visiting a wonderful art gallery. I am a lover of the color pink and I see so much beautiful pink in your pieces. Makes me happy.

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    1. Thanks so much Maggie! I love all color but pink will always hold a special place! I’m off to see your blog!

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  2. LOVE this! I want to reach into the monitor and flip through it's pages. Just yummy!

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    1. Thanks Robin! Now to get up the gumption to actually write in it!

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  3. I love it! Art journaling is one of my most favorite things!!!
    HPS!
    xxDaniella

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  4. Oh my goodness...I really, really love your journal and all your work. It's so vibrant and happy looking. Makes me smile. Happy Mothers Day to you. xoxo Nancy

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  5. What an absolute inspiration you are Annie.
    There's nothing I dislike about your work.
    Oh, to live nearer.
    Lynn
    One I Made Earlier Today

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    1. Thank you Lynn! What a beautiful thing to say. Come visit anytime. A VISA lasts 90 days and my welcome lasts even longer!!!

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  6. Wow Annie! I can't believe you found all those pieces on your trip, it's brilliant. How did you hold the pages together btw?

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    1. Remember…this journal was made from what most people throw away so it was easy to collect supplies. I found all kinds of goodies at yard sales but you also have to remember that my eye is trained to look for stuff like that!!! I used cord from necklaces that I found (a quarter for three of them) for the three signatures. Jennibellie’s videos show the technique I used on this book. Thanks so much!

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  7. What a unique and wonderful journal. So very creative. It is so vibrant and cheerful. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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  8. I just love this project. I am absolutely caught by the idea of making something with items found during a specified time. I have been endlessly pondering how to do something following that rule.

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    1. Thanks Char! I love it too. It’s such a fun challenge. I do it in my playroom pretty often by only allowing myself to use certain items. Once when a friend came to spend a couple nights, I gave her a bag of tiny scraps and challenged her to make a quilt out of it using a technique that I showed her. She made a small but GORGEOUS flower garden quilt which later won an award!

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    2. Now I am intrigued. What was the technique?

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  9. Wow, your art journal pages are amazing!! I loved doing those, it's so fun to just play and experiment! My downfall is the actual journaling...I have tendinitis issues...Have fun with yours!! Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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    1. Thank you Lorraine! Play is the key word here! I approach all of my art with playing in mind and I can honestly say…it’s all fun…all the time! My downfall is that once I complete a journal…I don’t want to mess it up by writing in it!!!

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  10. wow, these are really awesome. I've never tried anything like this...not much talent. I love all the bright colors.

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    1. Thank you so much BJ. I really don’t think it takes much talent and I’m sure you could make them. This one is made from cardboard…from food boxes and the like. I’ve also made them out of Christmas cards. There are tons of tutorials on YouTube. Jennibellie is my favorite!

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  11. I don't think I could even attempt this....you are amazing!

    Happy Pink Saturday to you!

    blessings,
    karianne

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    1. Thanks so much Karianne! I bet you could!!! I’d love to teach you how!

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  12. Delicious compositions, really great and full of creativity, I love those colors and textures.

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    1. Thank you Leovi! I’m in love with your creations and they inspire me!

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  13. Ooh, I'm in love! Absolutely yummy!

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    1. Thanks Caatje! Your journals ALWAYS inspire me!!!

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  14. Very creative and just filled with color. wonderful artwork. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Hi darling, this is in incredible, what a work of art and creativity. I would love for you to come for a visit to the sunporch, front porch or anywhere in my home.. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.. hugs ~lynne~

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  16. Your journal is very pretty --I really admire paperarts and I can see you are very talented.

    I hope you had a happy Pink Saturday! Thank you so much for your comment on my post -- I really appreciated it!

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    1. Thanks Pat! I’m a fabric artist dabbling in paper and loving it! And YW!

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  17. Looks like fun! Love all the colors you put into it. Hope you have a great pink filled week!

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  18. Yum, yum, yummy!!! I love all the bright colors and textures. It's Beautiful! And a Happy Mother's Day to you too!

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  19. I love your art! It is so beautiful!

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  20. I certainly hope that the ladies will allow you to post pictures of their journals.

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    1. Me too! I’ve received pix from two of them and have been waiting for the others…but I’m not sure if I’m gonna wait too much longer. Although…with the move, I might have to.

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