Lessons Learnt - 16 - Shhhh! Can I tell you a secret? A Magical Secret.

Dear Scribblers

Here's the final layout I'm showing you from my journey through September 2011 on Shimelle Laine's Learn Something New Everyday course.

I think it's probably my most art journal-y layout of the lot. What do you think?

The wording reads, "Sssshh! Live A Life Less Ordinary. I believe in Magic, Fairies, Spirits, Enchanting Dreams, Dragons, Spooky Ghosts, Angels and all things Fantasy."

I began by painting the background quite thickly in acrylic paint and, once it was dry, painting over the whole thing with Glitz It Sparkles glitter glue, writing in the glittery word MAGIC at the same time.

I used a lot of pieces from magazines, the lips, the main title, the black wings, and the roses, even the girl came from a Vivienne Westwood advert! Although the wings were added separately, her wings was a butterfly from a clothes label cut in half, the full butterfly can be seen in the top left hand corner.

There's another fabric butterfly label used linking the Creative Imaginations Narratives by Karen Russell Journaler's Notebook journalling sheet to the top most rose. I then scattered various stickers throughout the layout including a princess chipboard, 'fantasy' word, and word rub-ons from DCWV's Once Upon A Time range, and a dear little witchy cat from Daisy and Dandelion's Pumpkin and Aubergine Halloween range. I then added more glitter glue and highlights with Sakura's gelly roll stardust pens. It's all about the sparkle.

I wanted it to be a fun page, so I hope the whimsical nature comes across.

This may be the last page, but please come back tomorrow for my closing thoughts on LSNED.

Happy Scribing!

Journal Prompt 70 and Project of the Day

Dear Scribblers

Here's a special one for Halloween!

"I get scared when..."

Project of the Day: Don't forget your camera today. Take lots of photographs to inspire creative scrapbooking layouts, art journalling and mini-books.


Happy Scary Scribing!

Journal Prompt 69

Dear Scribblers

Here's the first of two prompts for Halloween weekend.

"The most frightening moment I ever lived through was... "

Happy Scary Scribing!

Sad Times

Dear Scribblers

It's sad times here in the home of The Crafty Scribe.

My furry companion for the last 16 years has gone to the kitty summerlands. She was the subject of many a scrapbook layout, or a journal page, and she will continue to be so.

Wysiwyg - we will never forget you.

Project of the Day - Write or scrap about a beloved pet - either one still here, or in remembrance of one passed. Never forget the unconditional love they give you. Remember them, and honour them.

Halloween, or Samhain as Wiccans call it, is also called Time of Remembrance in certain tribal cultures. So it is fitting to remember all those who have gone before us.

Happy Scribing - even at Sad Times. It helps you move forward with a heart full of memories.