My Blog ...the Crochet Widow....

Time really does fly when you are learning a new skill....

but I am trying to get back into some other crafting too...

 My DL works in a veterinary surgery and was embarrassed by the icky green plastic folder they had been using as a book of condolence for people to leave memories of pets that needed to pass on. So she asked me if I had anything nicer they could use.

*She knows me too well lol*

I just happened to have an A4 sketch book (good quality paper), which was crying out to be decorated...

Papermania Botanicals combined with Pollyanna Pickering images, a kitten stamp from Crafter's Companions Beatrix Potter collection...

 a budgie stamp from Joanna Sheen...

and a cute muddy paw print stamp from I've no idea where...

 finished off with a rub on "Best Friend".

She loved it ...and I hope it will help those who have to make those hard decisions for their best friends.

I have also started another Round he world journal with a group of arty FB friends.

We each have chosen our own themes...this is mine lol

 This is "Winter" for one friends "Seasons" themed journal...

and a portrait for another journal themed "Frida Inspired"

So I'm still around and crafting....

and no I didn't get turned into a Frog over the Holidays :D

Unlike this little witch...though she doesn't seem to mind at all :D

Enjoy XXX

I must need my head looking at :D

Ayala Arts runs regular collaboration challenges, and this year she asked if we would like to try a circle journal...as in we each make a blank journal and send it round the world for others to "do a page" in. Well you know me..any excuse to party :D

This is my journal(cover WIP) and I have asked the other participants to show me the view from their respective windows(real or fantasy). 

I received Ilona's journal this week to work in. She said "do what you want", but also gave 2 links to music she enjoys. I listened to a piece called "5th August" by Scott Spalding, and this is the piece it inspired.

I started by choosing stencils(all Martha Stewart) that reminded me of images from the video...

and then I just wanted to add a bluebird(home decor stencil)...

I knew I was going to paint one of my bubble people, and the positioning just worked for me.

Soft colours seemed more appropriate, as the music was very calm and peaceful.

and anyone who knows my art knows I can't resist veridian  green...

The music and video also evoked raindrops...so I had to add some, iridescent paint sealed in glossy accents

I haven't added words, but "mutual admiration" springs to mind :D

Hope she likes it when it returns home.

Enjoy :D XXX