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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

WOYWW #192 - An A to Z of Me

February is my chance to do another Art Journal Challenge. I am following the A to Z of Me Challenge run by Bernice - do pop over to have a look, there is a daily prompt and technique. Just doing my next page in the photo, the previous day is on the tag, the left over salt from that technique in the foil bowl.

I'm trying to use up previously diecut letters which are in the little bags in my tidy tray, great for tipping each bag out to hunt for the ones I need. My finished page is here.

And if you are wondering why on earth I am displaying my desk for all to see, then go to Julia's place and you'll see I'm not alone, far from it, but be warned if you decide to join in the frolics it is highly addictive!

31 comments:

MvM-design said...

Nice page!!
Thanks for sharing ;)
Happy Wednesday!

Hugs Marleen #12

jill said...

what a good way of using up odd letters in a book like that. Have fun creating your book . jill #16

Queenie Jeannie said...

Ohhh! What a fun and colorful desk this morning!! Your journal is coming along brilliantly. Keep up the great work!

Happy Crafting!
Jeannie #4

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Sounds like a fun challenge. Enjoy WOYWW and have a fun week. #11

Anonymous said...

Happy WOYWW. Sounds like the sort of challenge I would like to join in with, if I had the time! Loving your pages so far. Ali x #8

okienurse said...

Nice desk today! I gave up on a lot of die cuts the other day. I have been shifting them here and there and finally tossed them cause I was tired of messing with them. Luckily I still have the die to cut more so it is just a time and paper waste. Have a great week. Vickie #33

Neil said...

Hi there, just popping by to say hello; I should be working so it's a bit of a mad dash around this week so don't pop the kettle on for me. I too have piles of die cuts waiting, half the time I forget where I've put them and cut another!
Neil #34

Jackie said...

Enjoy your challenge. Happy WOYWW. Thanks for sharing your desk.

Jackie #45

Helen said...

Look forward to seeing more of the journal... fab desk as ever, BJ! Helen, 14

Redanne said...

Well done BJ for using up left-overs, that is what I am trying (not very successfully) to do this year too... Happy WOYWW, Anne x #35

Julia Dunnit said...

Ooh Bj this is an interesting journey you're on...am loving the idea..even visited and bookmarked the page...unheard of for me, I'm rubbish at commiting! Meanwhile, love that the little drawers and boxes that you store things in are all decorated, such detail gives the eye great pleasure!

Heathers Inspiration said...

Beautiful project, art journalling fascinates me so detailed and personal. Love it x

sandra de said...

Great idea for using up those letters. I really like the idea of your journal. Looking forward to seeing how it all progresses.
Sandra @81

ria gall said...

your art journal is so pretty and your desk is very tidy and organised.
Happy WOYWW #192
Ria #75

Gibby Frogett said...

Happy WOYWW..love seeing your desk and your art journal is fabulous and inpiring..happy crafting..Gill x #50

shazsilverwolf said...

Love the idea of using up oddments like that, the journal page is great. Have a great week, Hugs,xx Shaz #75

Unknown said...

Your Art Journal sounds like a wonderful idea.
Happy WOYWW!
Barbara #97
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Angie said...

Cool desk space! I love the 'idea' of doing a journal like that, I just never get around to it!
Angie #112 Happy WOYWW

Lori said...

Very nice page.

Hope you get a chance to check out my blog and desk.
Have a great day.
Lori #110

Anne said...

Desk looks great BJ. Your pahe for the challenge is fab. I daren't join in with anything else :-) Anne #89

Laura said...

Looks good BJ, I'll be checking out the link after desk hopping.
Happy WOYWW
Laura
99

MiniOwner said...

Hi BJ! I popped over to check put your page and it's gorgeous! Your art journal sounds a fab idea, too. Happy Wednesday. :o)
Sue x (MiniOwner@127)

Elizabeth said...

Hi there, BJ, just a quick visit to see what you are up to. Unfortunately, the EM is unwell and needs looking after so time is limited today. Popped over to see your finished page and it's beautiful - like the effect of the Stazon bubble-wrap. Hope your WOYWW has been happy. Elizabeth x #55

Jackie said...

I think keeping all the letters then using them up now is very organised well done you!
Jackie11

Anonymous said...

Ooh it's so pretty, bet it's fun to do and incorporate different techniques into the pages.

Hugs
Brenda 115

Anonymous said...

Ooh it's so pretty, bet it's fun to do and incorporate different techniques into the pages.

Hugs
Brenda 115

Almo said...

beautiful art journal page bj, I like the effect of using up your letters from differnt fonts. Hugs Mo x

Ali H said...

The journal is looking great - having done any in ages - can't get back into a groove with it ! Been scrapping mainly - but want to make friends with my journal again ! Off to check out the challenge as you suggest ! Have a fun week ! Ali #43

Unknown said...

love your journal work!!!! well done!!!

Craftychris said...

Love your page, its gorgeous (I popped and had a look). The tag looks cool too. Have a fab week xx #125

April said...

Enjoyed seeing your journal. I look forward to seeing more. April #133