Art Play...

:: tags-stencils-paint ::

ready, set... go!

Freeing up some space on my art table... to just play.

It is the simple techniques which we engage in, 

that open up the possibilities, for something more to come.

What did you play with today?

Friday's Lovely Links

:: delightful to visit :: 

enjoy

• yarn hearts - krokotak.com
• sketchbook pages - Sara Fanelli
• watercolor painting - artist  Cate Parr
• DIY fold - out dollhouse book - crate.typepad.com
• painting exhibition - hidden meaning - artist Julian Kimmings
• 10 FREE blog planners (printable) - babble.com
• book page wreath - littlepiecesofbliss.wordpress.com

Have a wonderful weekend! 

bits and pieces ...

:: collage spread :: 

How is all adds up... or passes you by. 

Time matters anyway you spend it. 

Painting

:: speechless :: 

It is when you stare eye to eye, take a deep breath, a silent pause...

we gather our thoughts and recollect ourself. 

We come to the conclusion... that it is best to leave words unspoken.

 Not everything needs to be said, but can be seen through the eyes.

It is at this moment, we find yourself...

speechless.

Starting off 2013 with random acts of kindness...

:: pay -it- forward :: 

5 times over... in folds of paper bags and painted paper.

Look at these sweet treats.

So delightful to see... puffy, painted, paper bags all created for someone to receive!

Truth is a deep kindness 

that teaches us to be content in our everyday life

and 

share with the people the same happiness. 

KHALIL GIBRAN

:: RAK ::

Friday Lovely Links

:: delightful links ::

enjoy your visit

• DIY - Clay Owl - 4crazykings.blogspot.com
• Journal Girls - artist Diane Salter
• How To Complete a 365 Challenge - lostcoastpost.blogspot
• Mini Envelope Book - www.oopsicraftmypants.com
• Valentine Matchbox Shrine - www.craftster.org
• Mini Matchbox Chest of Drawers (tutorial) - www.things-to-make-and-do.co.uk
• Collage "I LOVE YOU!" - www.debsphotographs.com
• Painting artist - anne-lauredjaballah.blogspot.com

Have a wonderful weekend!

What do you get from a cereal box...?

:: art journal book ::

Comes with all the alterations.

100 % guaranteed to make you smile!

No restrictions apply.

Simply bring your imagination... and explore the possibilities.

:::

 This is how an art journal makes me feel.

WHO ABOUT YOU? 

:::

After all the Holiday cooking,

 I have plenty of paper bags and cereal boxes to last me awhile.

With that being said... to the art table I go...

:::

Honestly, I did not know how this journal would turn out.

I did not have a templet or design to guide me through the process. 

I will state... 

there is plenty of books, videos, DIY magazines, and Blogs by other artist, 

that will help inspire you to create your own altered book.  

Just as you see here.  

I hope you enjoy mine, just as much as I enjoy sharing it with you. 

The fabric tape I used along the side of the binding 

you will find posted here .

You can manipulate the (paper bag) pages... I like that a lot. 

:: enjoy ::

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, 

or believe to be beautiful. 

WILLIAM MORRIS