Doodling In My Journal

Last night while watching TV 
I drew this page in my journal. 
I used a fine point sharpie and colored pencils.  
It was very relaxing . . . 
I missed a little of the programs, but I was exactly where I wanted to be.  
Enjoyed an evening with my sweetheart; 
while creating something fun.

Then today after planting peas and fertilizing the lawn, 
I decided it was time to 
start my 
"2012 Garden Journal". 

I cut this cute little girl from a tiny  Mary Engelbreit book.  

Most of you probably already know this little stenciling technique for grass, 
but for those of you that have never 
tried it . . . it's lots of fun.  
First cut a sheet of card stock with 
jagged grass blades. 
The negative (cut out section) 
will be the positive (grass) when you're done.

Second, place the card stock above 
where you want your grass and drag a tissue 
or cotton ball filled with colored chalk down from the card stock onto your work surface.  

Ink from ink pads and a sponge work 
very well, too.  
It's just a simple little thing, but it does make soft and lovely grass.
 

Tear paper and try making a mountain range 
the same way, or cut uneven scallops 
and try a cloudy sky.  
I haven't done this in so many years, 
but sometimes it's just nice to go back to 
an old friendly technique.

Thank you for visiting 
and if you would like to leave a comment; 
I would love to hear from you.  
I promise to read and answer 
each and every lovely note. 

Have a great week!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK 

. . . KEEP CREATEING . . . 

AND

  KEEP BLOGGING.