Tuesday 22 February 2011

Artful Journal

As some of you know I attended a workshop at Art from the Heart with Tim Holtz last week, so it’s probably about time I shared some pictures with you of the journal we made.

 

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Such a lot went into the covers. Art parts, sticky back canvas, die cut grunge board, kraft resist papers, distress stains, grunge blocks, alpha-parts and a small pile of idea-ology. I will be doing this again.

I have decided to keep my book as “a place for art”, somewhere to put ATC’s or little pieces of art I create.  I’m bad for not creating just because I can. Things have to have a place to go afterwards, or a use.  I don’t allow myself to just play as much as perhaps I should.  So this will be a journal full of "just because”.   There are lots of pocket pages to add in ATC’s and tags.

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And finally the back, with the date in alpha-parts and yet more idea-ology.

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The kit we had was truly amazing with so much product in it and more than enough to keep this little journal going for a wee while yet.

Sadly I was a complete numpty and left my camera at home, but I have been sent some photo’s from some of the lovely ladies that were also at the workshop, so I have those, along with Dyan’s fabulously designed ticket to serve as a reminder of the afternoon.

12 comments:

Handmade Hannah said...

That is just brilliant! i am definitely going to buy some of the alphabet blocks (not sure what Tim is actually calling them!). Can I ask where the blank journal is from as it looks brilliant for altering.Thanks for sharing :)

VickiA said...

Thanks Hannah.

We used the new Wendy Vecchi Art Parts large creative covers to make the journal. lbcrafts have some in stock. They are really sturdy.

Bernice Hopper said...

Fabulous. The quality of your photographs is tremendous.

JaneH said...

Gorgeous journal!

AUNTIE NONIE said...

Great book Vicki, the new embellishments look oh so tempting!!

Unknown said...

Such a gorgeous journal! Thanks for sharing your journal.

MiniOwner said...

Wow! That's fabulous. So now I'm jealous!
Sue x

Sandra said...

wow ... oh wow ...oh wow.

Claire said...

Thats fantastic Vicki, I've got a box of TH goodies on the way to me right now (spent all my birthday money very quickly lol) looks like you had a great time in the class, I really wanted to go.
C
xx

Jackie said...

So gorgeous, truly a work of art.

Rosie said...

Absolutely stunning - so WISH I could have been there. Off to mutter darkly to myself and think greenishly envious thoughts ...

Crums said...

Well done Vicki. Very creative journal. Hope to take a look at it one day.