Tuesday 14 October 2014

WOYWW Journal Catch Up !

Well this Saturday the weather was so-so - and I decided to ignore the demanding voice of the garden until Sunday and have a mad catch up on my Journal 52 !

The challenge for this page was "Use Newspaper" - this was far more of a pain then I anticipated as the newspaper was very fragile & very prone to tearing !
I have had these Woodware stamps for a while - they were 2 sets that came as freebies in 2 different magazines - but not got to play with them - so it was fun to give them an airing !

This challenge was "Rhyme" - I had considered picking a sunny up beat little ditty - but I can't get the vision of the Poppy Commemoration at the Tower of London out of my mind.

So I went back to the poetry books I had as an A-Level student (gulp was that 33 years ago !!) and chose this searing Wilfred Owen poem about the First World War - The Send Off.

It reminded me that rhyme can be bitter, emotionally demanding and so moving.
This page was" In The City" and I used photos I had taken around the Tower of London last month.

I love the city all lit up at night and the juxtaposition of the ancient Tower of London with the sleek modern Gherkin building behind it !
This challenge was to create a page with a new technique - so I decided to include two !
These were 2 techniques that JOFY taught us at our recent class at The Stamp Attic - the main panel is the Chalk Board technique.
This is taking a black background and stamping in Snowflake white Fresco Chalk paint - then adding colour with more chalk paints.
And a bit of adding back in the white lines with a white pen !

The 2nd technique was creating a master-board & then cutting it up to make a background.
I used a selection of JOFY stamps (including the new ones Lynda bought me for my birthday) in honour of our teacher !
 The final page - yeh ! this is the first time I have been up to date in months !! The theme for this challenge was to create a page inspired by mosaic.

I used a stencil called Greek Key then added the mosaic effect marking, Then I played with some Lavinia Stamps I bought at Ally Pally back in April.
The page is called Mosaic & Magic !










I was so excited to be all caught up & cross all the challenges off my list, that I just had to celebrate with a G&T !! Well it was evening by then !!












Tonight there are a couple of things lurking on my desk to be finished ...
I have been working on the giant MDF fob-watch I also bought at Ally Pally.
Still work in progress !












And the ABC ATC challenge Lynda & I are doing this year is up to "V" - tricky to decide what to do - Vegetables seemed a bit boring ! So I have gone with Vampire Bat ! Well it is Hallowe'en this month !
And some scribbled drawings - I have started the Sketchbook Skool "Beginnings" course - and am trying to build up the courage to actually pick up a pen & start drawing - these were the apple & pear in my lunchbox today !



And on the floor being packed tonight, a few bits to play with at Craft Club tomorrow !

Well I shall be AWOL next week as I am working at SIAL - the huge food industry trade fair in Paris - so will be in a state of collapse by this time next week as it is very hard work - and much more physically demanding than a normally desk-bound girl like me is used to - so extra comfy shoes are packed  !

So have a great fortnight & see you soon ! Ali x


23 comments:

  1. Oh Ali, what fabulous pages you've created - I agree about the poppies, they are stunning and make a great backdrop. I am off to see them again at the beginning of November. Enjoy your work trip... I think! See you soon. Helen 5

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  2. Hello my friend...good news of sorts...we got mail for the first time yesterday, hoping the strike is over and your parcel will arrive soon, this also means I can get yours in the mail on Friday, I will however confirm this by SMS when I do. I love all your pages and would join you in a G&T if it was not time for work right now!

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  3. Great pages, LOVE the poppies! In Canada we have quite a tradition of them as well, especially in November!
    Seeing your list all crossed off makes me want to do that to my own...but in a cheating fashion, because I am definitely not even close to finishing it!
    Hope you have fun at your crop and that your tip contains some fun as well!
    Lizzie's Workshop #17

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  4. What a lovely album you've made. We went to see the poppies a few weeks ago & we were totally blown away with them & there beauty. It was also sad when you stop to think what each one stands for . Happy woyww Jill #24

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  5. Well done on completing your list!! What a lovely lot of different pages you did...I think my favourite are the owls, they made me hoot :-) The London LOs are fab too, especially the poppies one. Hope the trade fair goes well :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 23 xx

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  6. Wow, you have been busy. Isn't it satisfying when you finally catch yourself up. I'm afraid the garden won out for me last weekend!!
    The poppies look stunning, I would love to see them and I think the poem you chose works beautifully, it's very poignant.
    Hugs Lisax#31

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  7. Such gorgeous pages!!! WOW!! Enjoy your trip and the city of Paris!! (Lucky duck!)

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #21

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  8. Wow! You have been busy! Isn't it satisfying to have everything crossed off your list! I can emphasize with that... (as well as the G&T). All beautiful pages. How fortunate you are to be able to go and learn new skills and techniques. I can only learn from online tutorials and most of the time I can't get the materials.
    I love your poppy page. I was just looking at Chrysalis' page and she has done something poppyish as well. Beautiful.
    Thank you for letting me peep over your shoulder.
    Have a good week, and a great time in Paris (although it is hard work)
    Lisca#26
    PS I wrote two posts as otherwise it would be too long, but I did it the wrong way round. Now #26 takes you to the extra one.... oh never mind....

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  9. Hi Ali, what an interesting post. Love all the artwork on display. The Chalkboard technique I have to have a go at! Have a great week, Hugs. Shaz #38 xxx

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  10. Ali, you have so many great journal pages. I wish I could make time for my journal. TFS Joynana #49

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  11. love that fob, cant wait to hear about your time in Paris
    Bridget #48

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  12. Great projects on your desk my lovely. Love those bats! I am hopefully off to London to see the Tower on Sunday. I bought Hubster one to celebrate our 25th Anni. Cannot believe that we have been married that long.
    Good luck in Paris.
    Hugs
    xx 43

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  13. You've got some great projects there! I love your journal layouts! Great idea to use newspaper in the background. Have a crafty week! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #50

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  14. Super post, Ali. I so enjoyed seeing all your journal pages and I love the bats - much cuter than the real thing :) I have a giveaway on offer so do check out the sticky post at the top of my blog. Have a great time in France, Elizabeth x #53

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  15. Hi Ali - what lovely goodies on your post today! I wouldn't know which to choose as a favourite, although I'm tempted to have a go at newspaper stamping. Have a wonderful time in gay Paree! Hugs, Chris # 16

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  16. Hi Ali, all the way from Chicago , just waiting to board the train.
    What a busy girl you've been, all those pages, I love the poppies and the chalkboard pages.
    Jan x

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  17. What wonderful journal pages and techniques! We will miss you next week! Try to not overdo it! #73

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  18. Love the journal pages but the MDF clock is gorgeous. I have one of those and must do something with it soon.
    Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x 41

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  19. Okay... I wanna come play at your house. :-D My APCs are in progress, I never started the 52 Journal (maybe next year?) and I am in LOVE with the fob art piece. Your Journal 52 pages are FUN! Thanks for sharing with this slacker lol Creative Blessings! Kelly #56

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  20. What a hive of activity this week. Those poppies are amazing... I love the giant fob watch.

    Happy belated WOYWW,
    Shoshi #37

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  21. whoo hoo! what a lot of work you have gotten done this week. You deserve a G+T whether it was evening or not! Love the watch fob and those tags! Glad to hear you packed good shoes for your job next week, I always say if you have the right shoes you can do anything. Sorry I am so late getting around this week but I can only sit so long and I start to hurt! I hate cold weather! Have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #76

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  22. Wow - you have been SO busy this past week. Well done with all your catch up! Some great pages there.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #6

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