That's one of the reasons I haven't been around much, visiting your lovely blogs lately..... anyhoo...
This is how the background started off.
Its been so long since I played for ME that I got carried away and forgot to take photos of the in between steps! But I did end up here, having used the Tim Holtz film strip die to make my daily journal blocks (inspired by Donna)
Then I added images, the figure is from tumblefish as is the head (mix and match!) Duchess words - cut from a magazine and made into a tag which I looped around the neck of the figure - especially relevant just now because I keep asking myself what I'm doing and feel as though I'm meeting myself coming back as I commute between the two houses and the new house deciding what needs doing, what's going where etc! Our three offspring (who have flown the nest) have PLENTY of junk belongings left at home and appear to have no desire to collect it - although we CAN'T throw it away you understand - they are memories.....
Anyway, there I am, stood on packed boxes (and they are stacking up high!) images cut from a Crowabout StudioB download sheet - as you can see, I used the logo as a box too - I like it!)
If I get chance (during my busy schedule, hehehe!) I may add to the page - I feel as though I rushed it - that's because I am a completer - when I start something, I have to finish - having joined the challenge, I can't let myself miss a month if you can understand that - or just call me crazy!
At the end of the day, our art looked like this....
Donna and Gabby loved what they'd had done so much they climbed onto chairs to photograph their work from a height (Gabby's bloke is a photographer - think its rubbed off on her!) In fact, she loved it so much that she set the photo as the wallpaper for her iphone!
Show and tell.... Gabby....
Donna....
Pam....
A small group - although they still managed to make the sudio look like a bomb site! We had the most fabulous time - chatting and arting (and eating) and laughing and getting inky and well, you get the picture. FUN!
Oh - and what's happened to Blogger - I haven't been away THAT long but the whole posting thing has changed! I haven't had any trouble but I can see I'm going to have to familiarize myself with it all - that will be AFTER we re-locate!
looked like a fab time had by all at AFTH - lovely project ;o)
ReplyDeletehope you keep your head in all the moving xxx
Ahhh relocating i know the feeling.....sigh.... AND the feeling of trying to give your grown kids THEIR stuff and the stuff you saved thinking they would want it some day and then...NO they have no interest but you can't possibly part with it....they still might want it someday after they've grown up a bit more....sigh......so i lugged it all the way from TX to Ca with me. But i do know i won't do it again...if there is an again.....until then i know i'am the memory keeper...Best wishes on your move.....our bid on a house was accepted so hopefully my new house is not far away.....
ReplyDeletefabby work darling, hope you cleaned up lol. misseee xxx
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your May page, it's gorgeous. Looks as though everyone had a fantastic time on Saturday, looks like a fab project xx
ReplyDeleteIt all looks like good clean fun at AFTH. LOVE your journal page brill idea the film strip whoever's idea it was, why can't I think of these original ideas.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a story behind your page this month .... great interpretation of your situation!! Looks like a great class too...working long like that is intriguing. Happy May.
ReplyDeleteGreat pages, love your journalling tickets. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra - loving your calendar page - very cool!!! Thank you so much for a great time on Saturday - havent finished it yet but hope to tonight! Looking forward to class on Thursday! Hope all the packing etc is going well!! Take care of yourself. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat pages! Love the filmstrip blocks and especially the "self portrait" of your move. Best of luck with everything.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, oh you are going to be busy for some time I think. Great pages, love the ticket strip for the daily jottings and love the colours of April's pages below.
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Your calendar is so appropriate for what you are doing right now. I love it. Hope your move goes smoothly. Tell the kids you are renting a storage locker for all their memories and they can split the bill between them. That should get them going,don't you think! LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat calendar page, love the image stood on all the packed boxes! looks like fun at the workshop and the end results look lovely. Good luck with the house move x
ReplyDeleteLove the film strips and the rest of the pages!
ReplyDeleteHi sandra, love the use of the film strips on your pages. happy may day x
ReplyDeleteVery nice pages. I like the film strip(s).
ReplyDeleteAh, you sound like you have more than enough to do just now! Love the calendar, great idea with the film strips, and lovely colours! Good luck with the packing and moving! Valerie
ReplyDeleteMoving sux don't it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous pages, love the filmstrips! and looks like these ladies had a great time!
ReplyDeletesending lots of courage for the moving :)
Love the filmstrips idea. Hope you have a wonderful move.
ReplyDeleteOh My! It looks as though everyone was having such a fab time at your workshop! Fantastic idea to use film strip for your pages.
ReplyDeleteFabulous pages! Great idea using the film strip. Love your colors!
ReplyDeleteOh - where you going - 2 houses to pack that's not fun! Your class at AFTH looks awesome (well that's no surprise is it), missing you! Hope you are OK - biggest hugs
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! Great May pages, I like the film strip for the days, clever idea :o)
ReplyDeleteA big fan of the film strip idea - maybe June - lol ...
ReplyDeleteYour May page is gorgeous! Love the film strip journaling blocks, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous calendar page, I love the idea of the filmstrip and your self portrait. Good luck with your move - I do NOT envy you having to pack up. All of those memories, no way can you throw them away x
ReplyDeleteMmm, fabulousity! Love the film strips. You rock.
ReplyDeleteMmm, fabulosity. Love the film strips. You rock!
ReplyDeleteOOh Sandy, just reading your blog post makes me feel tired! Ah well, it will all be worth it once you actually move into your new place :-)
ReplyDeleteFab calendar, love the film strip. I'm amazed that you can still keep on top of it despite everythng!
Your class at AFTH looks like fun!
Beautiful and cool! Love the filmstrips... Really inspiering page!!
ReplyDeleteSandra, lovely to hear from you, hope that you manage to stay sane through all the moving - after all, who gives you a 'Sandy hug' when you need one? Take care, and hope to see you the other side of it all!
ReplyDeleteOh how did I miss this post me lovely!! Looks like your class went fabulously...love the idea wish I could have been there.
ReplyDeletelove the filmstrip on your journal page...fabulous.
hugs
Chris xx
Hey Sandra - hope that the move has gone ok and that you havent killed yourself in the process!!LOL please take care and have fun unpacking all that stuff now!!!! xxxxx
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