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Friday, April 13, 2012

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.
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37 comments:

  1. Thank you for this, such a good idea and I must try. Suzy x

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    1. Suzy, thanks for stopping by. It's a simple little trick, but play around with it and you'll come up with some cool effects. Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  2. Thanks for visiting my blog!! I am so glad you did because I just love yours and am now a follower!!! :)

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    1. I'm so glad that you stopped in, I wish that I had a pot of tea or some warm cookies to offer. I have met so many wonderfully creative women through blogging and I am looking very forward to following your delightful blog. I am excited that you have decided to follow mine as well. It is a very inspiring journal in sharing ideas. Have a fantastic weekend, Connie :)

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  3. Hi Connie, thanks for stopping by my blog and all the wonderful comments. You are very talented. I love your art work. Thank you for following my blog and I am now following your wonderful blog. Karen...

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    1. Karen it is so good to have you visit . . . I have been enjoying the progression of the piece that you are presently working on. I love how we get to watch it take on a new characteristic at each new post. Thank you for visiting, sharing, and following. Have a tremendously outstanding day. Connie :)

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  4. Love the journal pages and the idea for grass:O) Thank You for visiting my Blog and the kind words:O)

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    1. Isabel, it is so good to see you. I have been a fan for a while. Your work is Whimsical with a capital "W". Being surrounded with, and having the cheerful attitude that you must have to create such happy work . . . all I can think is that you must wear a big smile 24/7. Have a lovely day, and enjoy all the joy it has to offer . . . you certainly spread joy to others. Connie :)

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  5. Hi, Connie!!!
    You just reminded me I have to start GARDENING??
    Spring is taking a while to come over here in Vancouver
    and I have nothing going on... hydrangeas are starting to show some leaves...
    Roses, too...
    But i have not planted anything!
    Off I go to buy some plants tomorrow! It took a while to clean and put bark mulch in front of my house. Now we have do start making little plots here and there, to make the front more colorful!

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    1. Hi Claudine, I hope you are having a great day, planting and adding color to your yard. Spring has a way of getting our gardening mojo flowing. The trunk that you just posted . . . oh my, what a transformation. You certainly took it from tacky to drop dead gorgeous. Thanks for stopping in; I adore company. Connie :)

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  6. what a neat trick, I never would have thought of it. I love the effect! thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Hi Lisa, I was a little bit hesitant to share this technique, figuring everyone had tried it years ago, but if we never saw it before , then it's new. I even learn new tricks watching my granddaughters, sometimes the simplest little thing can make a totally different effect on a piece. Someone should post "a new trick a day" . . . I would certainly follow that blog. Thanks for the sweet visit, and do come again. Connie :)

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  7. Hi Connie-Love the doodling! Thanks for stopping by my site earlier. It's always great to meet a "kindred spirit". I've been checking out your site and you have peaked my interest. I did join your group because I want to see what you will do next. Which I am certain will be wonderful!

    Keep Smiling!

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    1. Hi there Teresa, I'm so happy to hear from you. Thank you for the sweet comments. I am looking very forward to seeing your blog get started, I have viewed your art and you are amazing. Have a great day! Connie :)

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  8. HI Connie:

    It's so nice to meet you! Clearly you can tell from my blog I love tablescaping. It will be fun to get to know you better.

    - The Tablescaper

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    1. I am thrilled to see that you have paid me a visit. Your blog is wonderful. I do a lot of entertaining and I'm always looking for ideas to set a pretty table. Whether it is a dinner party or a potluck I want my friends to feel special and I believe there are three things to remember when having company.
      * Good Food
      * Good Conversation
      * And A Charming Table (I like a little WOW factor here)
      I'm looking forward to going through all of your archives.
      Have a day filled to the rim with happiness, Connie :)

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  9. Connie thank-you for dropping by my blog and leaving me an invite to come visit. You made my day in more ways than two ! I have enjoyed a quick little poke around during lunch. I am struggling with my ATCs for a group I am in, which are rather late too. Having a art technique block, you have, with your grass, reminded me of this process which is perfect for what I want to do. Thank-you so much. Keep on blogging.

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    1. It thrills me that I did something here that helped you in some way. That is what sharing is all about. Hope you got your ATCs finished, I'm sure they are fantastic. Thank you for this sweet visit, Connie :)

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  10. Hi Connie, great to meet you. Thank you for popping by and leaving a lovely comment. I love your journal pages, your artwork is gorgeous. I'm following you now... :)

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    1. Hi Catherine, I so happy that you stopped by and thank you for the lovely comments. I'm looking forward to becoming blogging friends, Connie :)

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  11. you know, i haven't seen that technique in a while...had completely forgotten about it! i'll have to try that sometime. i've been neglecting my journal, so it'd be a good excuse to play around in it!!

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    1. Hi Amber, I hope that you post some of your journal pages, with your talent, I'm sure they will be amazing. Connie :)

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  12. Thanks for stopping by my blog and introducing me to your wonderfully creative blog! I look forward to following your creative journey!

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    1. It is me that needs to be thanking you. Thanks for the sweet comment and thank you for following my little journey. Have a wonderful day, Connie :)

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  13. WOw you are so creative! I wish I could draw that well. I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Please stop by when you get a moment to check it out. :-)

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    1. Just visited your blog. Sent you a thank you comment and ended up publishing it twice. Then had to comment again to apologize for my stupidity . . . I do not know why every time I think I have this blogging stuff all figured out . . I do something so wrong, and I never know what I did. If there is a perfect award for me it would be called the "crazy old lady award". Allie, this is a honor and I truly appreciate your kindness and your sweet gesture. Connie :)

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  14. boy, did I have fun perusing your blog! You are a very talented lady, and so is your hubby.
    Just became one of your followers. I also want to thank you for your very kind comment on my blog. Evi

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    1. You are a sweetie pie . . . thank you for the praise,especially about my husband. He has just started a blog of his own, but it took an awful lot of persuading on my part to get him to do it. I'm very proud of him. I'm so happy that you decided to follow my journey. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better through blogging and to share our creative sides with one another. Have a great day, Connie :)
      Just in case you choose to check his blog out it is in my blog list under Woodworkin' & Good Eats

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  15. Oh, I love your doodling~I only wish I could doodle so well. Also great tip on how to do the grass. I'll keep that one in mind.

    BTW-I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award today, please stop by my blog when you get a chance to read all about it.

    P.S. I see that Allie also nominated you as well. You're a popular lady I see.

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    1. Jana, thank you for your lovely thought. I consider it an honor. I will have to get busy on it sometime late tomorrow afternoon or evening, because my day in pretty much spoken for. Right now it is midnight and I'm up way to late, so off to bed I go. Thank you, you are very sweet to nominate me, it truly touched my heart. Connie :)

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    2. Connie,
      What I ended up doing for the button was to save the photo onto my desktop and then added it into blogger that way. I was never able to "Find" the one that was clickable either. So I just saved the photo and then inserted into the side bar. I, too, am hoping to find the clickable one soon. When/If I do, I will let you know.
      Have a great weekend. :0)

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  16. Hi Connie. I'm so glad you visited my blog and introduced yourself. It's been a treat to read your blog - I particularly enjoyed the cheerful, friendly writing style you have and the variety of crafts/arts/interests you've written about. Looking forward to reading more from you! : )
    -- Fern

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    1. Fern, I am so excited to hear from you. I think your blog is so attractive. You have so many talents and your work is perfect. Each thing you post is flawless. You're amazing! Have a wonderful day and thank you for following my humble little blog. Connie

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  17. Oh, Connie! I really like your journaling! This inspires me to take my journaling to a new level. I've always loved doodling, so, I guess it's time to add it to my journaling. Thank you, for dropping by my blog and sharing praise for our Lord. Many blessings to you and yours!

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    1. Cynthia, It is always a pleasure to have you drop in. I'll be looking forward to seeing your doodles, you'll have to post them on your blog. Have a wonderful weekend, Connie :)

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  18. Connie, you have such a cute style in your journaling. Isn't it interesting how different folks can do such different journals?

    Blessings & hugs, Coleen

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    1. Hi Coleen, I love the fact that we can visit each other and see all the different styles of art. Even each of us have many style within us, depending on the mood we are in that day. It is like getting a big box of crayons, each color beautiful on it's own, but combined in different hues and patterns, beautiful again in a new way. I keeps life exciting, don't you think? Have a great week, Connie :)

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