Wednesday, May 11, 2011

WOYWW 101 - I tried, I don't know if I conquersd.

Its all your fault WOYWWers, I saw all those incredibly beautiful Journals and I just had to try my hand at it. So today you will find my attempt on my desk. It doesn't really look like it did in my head, but I guess its a start,
In the background you will see a folder containing part of my scrapping from the Mega Crop I attended on Saturday. I am determined to finish it before I forget about it. Here is a close up of my journal. Love that texture paste! Will have to do some more work shading that tree, it looks a bit flat to me. What is the verdict girls? Carry on with this, or stick to what I know?


Thought I would share some of my cards. I recently got some more Mo Manning images and they were just too cute - I had to use them immediately. The papers for the first one are from a paperpack that came free with a magazine. The border is a MS punch and the ribbon and charm from my stash.


The next one is a lot more colourful. I used papers from my scrapbox. The cardstock is Bazzil, the ribbon and cherry charm are from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.


The last is another one of Mo's images (I just adore her images!) Its called 'Newly hatched" The papers are all from my scrapbox and I sewed them onto the background. Cardstock is Bazzil and the ribbon and the flower are from my stash.


All of these images were coloured with my beloved Copics of course.


Hope you all have a great week.


Before I forget, did I tell you I am going to Chicago in July? My VISA was approved, so now its just waiting for July thats killing me.

17 comments:

  1. gorgeous cards, if at first you do not succeed, keep trying, but it looks like you have done a great job. Thank you for sharing. Happy WOYWW 101! Not long now until Happy WOYWW 104 - 2nd anniversary with the PIF. All the best until then #2

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  2. Gorgeous cards and love the colours of your journal!
    Happy Creative wednesday
    hugs judex 8

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  3. Wow Chicago - how exciting! My advice with the book is if you are enjoying it then carry on if its a struggle then dont as you wont like it anyway so put it to oneside and come back to it another day - to be honest though I think it looks fabulous and you should carry on with it but go from the heart and whichever way your creativity is taking you. HTH. Sunshine Girl No. 24

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  4. I love your journal - good luck. I started one page and not done any more for ages! One day, when there is time....

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  5. I love your journal! Pragtige kaartjies vriendin...tyd om weer oor jou lewe te blog;-)

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  6. OMGee..keep going - don't even think about it - and then you'll know even more! I love to hear that you're inspired by your journey round the desks, that is so what it's about! Your cards are gorgeous by the way. Chicago huh. Huh. Am a teeeeeny but jelaous about that!

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  7. Fabulous cards and great that you are going for a journal - we all need a something little different to keep us inspired - great colours - go for it and make it all yours!
    Thanks for sharing today,

    Sarah at 5

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  8. mmm think you did mention it before about Chicago.. maybe once? and do love your cards especially that first one Tertia.. love it! not sure about journals myself I never have been good at that sort of thing always start and fizzle out!!
    Happy WOYWW 101 and thanks for sharing. Shaz in Oz.x #21

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  9. Such pretty cards. However I love the Journal page, I have just started Journalling my self and it's so freeing do come and have a look if you can beginners together ;0)

    Love Dawn xx

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  10. Great colouring with the Copics - wish I was as adept. Chicago - fantastic! I'm sure you'll love it! TFS Elaine #16

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  11. Great job on the art journal. I can't wait to start one. And your cards are pretty amazing!
    Chrissy #71

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  12. Beautiful work of ART. I too Love to alter the way things look ( that sounds awful, but you know what I mean) .. and this is just beautiful x

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  13. Of course you go on with the journal - it looks gorgeous! I like the colors and the tree. What exactly is texture paste? Is it like modeling paste of heavy body acrylics? It looks like something I want to get my hands on.

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  14. Lovely cards but the journal page is fantastic. Love the bright bright colours you have used. Keep going - journalling can be so much fun.
    (I used my friends Copics in America - loved them)
    Hugs, Neet x

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  15. Pretty little cards and a brill start to your journalling!

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  16. Beautiful cards & such wonderful work ... Journalling is the hardest thing for me. I keep trying tho.
    Janie

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  17. Your cards are super! I left something for you on my blog if you'd like it! http://deniquecrafts.blogspot.com

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