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T Tuesday: Spring snow day? edition

We all have our fingers crossed for tomorrow. We are getting snow and seemingly lots of it so we might as well have the day off if we have to have snow after Easter. The weather reports are saying 6-9 inches.

❄ UPDATE: Snow day!!! ❄ 

Enough about the crummy weather and on to the art journal.
collect beautiful memories

I created this page with a layer of randomly cut squares and rectangles using both heavy card stock and a textured chocolate box.

collect beautiful memoriesI used a combination of stains, distress paint, gelatos and charcoal sticks to create the variation of color.

collect beautiful memories

I layered my “found relative” image over a fussy cut flower photo, paint stained baby wipe and frayed fabric. The paper clip had just the right patina so it found its way on the page as well.collect beautiful memories

I adding some distressing to the photo which started as a printed image. I used gel medium to adhere it to card stock to give it the weight and stability of a photo of that age. I scuffed up the edges then wet misted them before dragging across a distress ink pad. I ended up accidentally creasing the image in a couple of places with added authenticity in my opinion.

Linking up with Art Journal Journey for the theme: Recycle and Collage

Art Journal Journey
I also need to share my photo challenge recap. 

16. Money …..accidental collection of money I’ll never spend

17. Green

18. Bread ….lunch

19. Season ….it’s supposed to be Spring…right?

20. A note

21. Oh No! …someone is disturbing Marvin’s peace

22. Last thing I bought …arrows

23. Candy

24. Perspective ….grilling with snow on the ground  (imagine that I’m having a nice glass of wine with this…photo not included) 

I’ve officially abandoned the rest of the month. This month was difficult and not very inspiring. I’m taking April off from the photo challenge scene.

So Tomorrow…Tuesday…I’ll either be shoveling the going to work or just shoveling. I’m hoping for the latter.

T stands for Tuesday

What are you doing today?

 

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T Tuesday: wonderful week edition

Last week was awesome! Busy but awesome. I’ve been continuing to do pour painting when ever I have the chance. I did get my step by step process written and posted. You can check that out in the previous post. acrylic pour walk through

The kids had their Spring concert Thursday.

It’s the second to the last for J. The next one will be sad for me. He’s been in choir since the 4th grade. He plans to sing in college but I won’t be necessarily seeing those performances. His choir sang such a cool song with movement. I wish I had know so I could have recorded it.

This is the video that they learned the movements to the song from.

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I must say that our choir with the kids in the robes looked much cooler when their arms were swinging to the music.

The weather has been amazing…so beautiful on Saturday that the neighbor had the first bonfire of the year on St. Patrick’s Day.  Some adult beverages were consumed. One neighbor even put green food coloring in his beer to be super festive. 

As the sun began to shade the driveway and get chilly even with the fire the decision was made to move the party across the street to a sunny spot. Yep…portable fire. Us Minnesotans are dedicated to being outdoors!!

The week wouldn’t wouldn’t be complete with my photo challenge update.

10. Savory…. sausage dip tastes so much better than it looks.

11. Iconic

12. Pastel

13. Ha!

14. Clouds

15. Blue & White

It’s off to work for me. Three days left before Spring Break!!!!

T stands for Tuesday
What are you doing today?

 

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T Tuesday: pretty in pinks edition

I’m obsessed with acrylic pouring again! It is so fun!! I have one to show you but three additional made. I just didn’t get photos taken before it too dark for natural lighting. Those will be in another post. In fact, mini-me acted as photographer for one so there are some in process shots. 

I decided on black, white, silver, burgundy wine and dusty rose for my paint pour.

So cool. I just can’t get enough of how these look.

I thought the area of pink was a little much of one thing smack in the middle so I used what was left in the flip cup to draw…drip…accent…a design.

They look a bit like striped tear drops meandering across the canvas.  After mini-me saw this one she asked for one for her room in specific colors. I mixed enough paint for two so she’d have a choice. Those I’ll show in the next post.

In case anyone was wondering…we had a two hour late start for school on Tuesday last week. They really should have cancelled in my opinion. We got 6 inches of snow overnight and then it began snowing in earnest again during the day. Made for crummy driving conditions. We decided to use just one vehicle that day…the 4 wheel drive one. I drove Mr. G to work, kids to school then got myself to work on time.

I started a new photo challenge for March. This one is definitely presenting more of a challenge.

Here’s what I have so far.

I’m stretching a bit with some of these and have fallen behind several days…then play catch-up all in one. Oh well. I’m not big on rules anyway.

T stands for Tuesday

What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: snowing and pouring edition

Here we are getting hit with another blizzard on a scheduled Monday off school. What’s up with that?!?  Mr. G was even sent home from work early. The word came over the intercom that they were closing early due to bad weather. I know all of us are hoping for a snow day tomorrow.

So that’s the snowing but what is the pouring, you ask? Acrylic pours. Pour painting. Fluid art. Whatever you’d like to call it. I just call it fun! It totally fits into my love of creative chaos and randomness.

This was the start of a second pour in one day. (You can see the other in my previous post.) I also used white in addition to these bold basic colors,

I used a dirty flip cup technique. Sounds awful doesn’t it? It’s truly not though. Well…truth be told it’s a messy process. I scraped out my mixing cups on the canvas as not to waste them. Having paint at the corners helps it flow over the edge more easily.

Crazy huh?!? The white circles were caused by air bubbles. So cool!

BTW- I didn’t use any silicone or a torch in my process. So many people do and get absolutely amazing results. I’m just not interested in having flammables in my basement. Perhaps when the warm weather comes around I can try that outside.

I love the look of these paintings when they are wet. They have so much depth. 

The dry version is so flat. I plan to put a gloss coat on to bring out some depth again and brighten the colors.

I also need to share the end of February photo a day challenge results.

23. Depth of field

24. Architecture

25. My Face

26. Need/Want  (got my T Tuesday beverage covered)

27. Something Old

28. Street 

I’ve started the photo a day challenge for March as well. This month seems a little more challenging so far. I may have chosen the wrong one for me. Time will tell.

 

Hopefully *fingers crossed* we’ll have a snow day tomorrow otherwise it will be a typical Tuesday for me after we dig ourselves out. UGH!

T stands for Tuesday

What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: short month edition

I’m always shocked at how quickly February rockets through and suddenly it’s March. This year is no exception. I haven’t even posted anything…ANYTHING…for two weeks. Geesh…talk about blog neglect. Thanks for coming back…truly!!

I did get a little creative a week or so ago. This journal page came from that little burst of creativity.

After applying some base colors I used a palette knife to scrape thick white paint across the top muting the colors somewhat. Next I tore tiny bits of washi tape and placed them in coordinating areas.  The black washi provided some interest and acted as a bit of a border. Finally I drew my signature flower in India ink.

As always here are my photo a day challenge results….

11. Begins with T …tailoring (fixed a broken zipper on choir dress)

12. My inspiration ….inspiration is everywhere! Colors and texture speak volumes

13. Bright 

14. I love …this goofy beast

15. Black & White

16. Travel 

17. In the details

18. Stripes

19. Beneath my feet ….icy parking lot…MN Winter

20. Time ….feeding time

21. Twirl

22. Little …that bullseye looks very little

I also had to share my custom laser engraved pencil made at school.

Mine!! :)

And of course it wouldn’t be T Tuesday without my beverage….

I drink about 3 of these 24oz bottles a day at school. I’m well hydrated.

T stands for Tuesday

Work and archery are on the docket for me.

What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: early Valentine edition

Happy Valentine’s day! We are very low key around here with holiday much like the others. Must be more of that Mid-west mentality I so often spoken about.

I was inspired to create a journal page though.

It has hidden journaling under the greeting card I recycled. I like to disguise my journal thoughts when they are more personal and private. My journals sit out where anyone can pick them up and look through.

I added our initials to the heart. Sappy, I know.

Linking up with Art Journal Journey since I just noticed the current months theme is Animals A to Z.

Art Journal Journey

As always here’s a little update on the current photo a day challenge.

5.  Three ….salmon patties

6. Skyline

7. Doorway ….kid toys are the best

8, Beautiful

9. Pink …my favorite color

10. On the table …small burst of creativity

Happy Tuesday!

T stands for Tuesday
What re you doing today?

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T Tuesday: photos edition

I finished out my January photo a day with a couple of silly photos trying to fulfill the prompts as best I could.

30. A secret …secret chocolate stash

31. Less is more

 

I decided to stick with the same person for the photo a day challenge this month again.

Her prompts are mostly good and within my realm of creativity.

1. Today is… slightly warmer

2. Play  badminton anyone?

3. Smell 

4. Yes!  The man child is 18 today…we have an adult!

As for art beyond the lens…it didn’t really happen last week. I knitted a few more rows on my hat. Contemplated a crochet hat with a new pattern I was shown along with its accompanied You Tube video. Might be able to follow along better.

I attended my first archery tournament last weekend. Mini-me was competing. I thought…”oh I’ll bring my camera and take some really cool shots” (no pun intended). Then I learned that silence is required. So no shutter noise, lens servos, etc. So all I got was this artsy shot of arrows in the staging area.

The usual Tuesday madness is in store for me.

T stands for Tuesday
What are you doing today?

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