I had another kind of blogpost in mind.
I planned on making an art journal page about my ‘word of 2012’.
‘Core’, that’s my word.
Then, in this post, I would show you the page and explain why
I choose this word.
I would tell you that I will try to live my life with respect for
my inner core.
I would have explained that my goal is to seek inside, going to
the very core of myself,
to see if the things I do and the choices I make are true and
honest to the deepest of me.
However…
This week I came across Scrapping the Music.
Seeing the new challenge that was up there, I couldn’t resist.
I wanted to make a layout in my ‘Album Cover Art Journal’.
Although I wasn’t really aware of it – that was my first test.
I listened to my deepest me.
I went to the core and I decided to go for the music.
Go for creating the page that I really wanted to make.
It left me no time to make my ‘core’ page,
but it showed me how good it feels to be aware of that deepest feeling.
My core.
‘Awareness’ was my word for 2011.
See how it all comes together?
I think CORE is the perfect word for me, for 2012.
I know that already ’cause the ‘planned’ blogpost is here too.
In another way than I thought I would write it.
Maybe even better!
I’ll show you the core page after I’ve made it.
Sometime next week.
Today, I show you the other stuff.
..
Last Friday I didn’t participate in ‘Haiku my Heart’ – because of the ‘crew’
(ahem, 2 people) of the Dutch television that came to film me that day about
the top 2000 blogparty that was going on on my blog…
(see the little movie they made of me here on youtube)
so;
Hi my Haiku friends!
I’m back!
Happy New Year to you!
| De kern der dingen
Vergeet niet te luisteren naar hoe het daar stroomt |
The core of all things.
Don’t forget to listen to the sound of its flow |
Do you love haiku?
Rebecca started hosting Haiku my heart Friday in 2010.
I discovered her ‘haiku circle’ last May and am addicted ever since.
I will continue writing a haiku once a week and publish it each Friday.
For more haiku and photos, visit the haiku-post on Recuaerda mi Corazon.
I bet you’re curious to see what I did instead of making a ‘core’ page.
After a months long break, my friend Michelle is back at Scrapping the Music.
She and the team re-arranged the challenge blog – gave it a new look and
blew new life into it. The first challenge of the year is to create something,
anything inspired by the song ‘Piece of My Heart’ (by Janis Joplin)
Besides the STM challenge, Three Muses came with a prompt to use
song lyrics in your artwork… so this piece goes in there too!
Aaah, ‘good ol’ Janis’ … How could I resist?
Here’s the page I made in my ‘Album Cover Art Journal’
Size: approximately 30 x 30 cm – 12 x 12 inch
I’ve always loved this photo of her on that bike.
This picture is on the cover of a ‘greatest hits’ album.
In the Netherlands, we would call it ‘stoer’ (tough?!) and that’s exactly
the line from the lyrics I choose to work with.
I’m gonna show you, baby
that a woman can be tough
How’s that for my first artistic work in 2012?!
Before I go and step into the weekend – here’s one last thing for the people
who don’t know already.
In the first issue of FEATURING magazine we’ll be covering the topic
of Etsy shops and we’d like to hear your opinions on the subject through
our Etsy survey.
We’d like a wide variety of responses.
Whether or not you run an Etsy shop of your own and whether or not
you’ve ever shopped in one, all views are equally welcome.
I would be very grateful if you would be so kind to answer our questions!
The survey should only take 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
Click here to go to the survey.
Enjoy your weekend dear ones!
Take time to listen to your core!
Great Marit.. I didn’t understand a word you said during the YouTube, but I sure got a good look at you and a glimpse of your studio. To hear your voice is a pleasure. I have missed the entire last two months of 2011, so I missed a lot of the fun. I’ll have to check out the magazine. So much to do here, a virtual playground. You are so creative, and so busy!
Peace
What an exciting and interesting post! Happy day to you!!! You made mine!!! Well done!
Mooie pagina weer, Marit! Vooral de manier waarop je de letters hebt gedaan. En ik ben het helemaal met je eens hoor..altijd luisteren naar je inner voice, toch?
Love love love love your page for STM!!! Loving the way you did the lyrics!!! GORGEOUS page!! And I took your ETSY survey… it really only takes about 2 minutes…can’t wait to see the results! :):):):):):):):):):):)
Geweldig! Helemaal WAUW! Ik vind die foto op de motor ook super! Hihi, alles van Janis eigenlijk wel!:)
Fabulous photo and haiku ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) linked with Haiku my heart
Excellent post and loved the haiku.
Your post spoke to me, something about listening to the flow does it sound right, or getting the right vibes about something, I’m getting it thanks!
Sue x
Wow! I love your art and your word of the year is really powerful! thanks for sharing.
I really enjoyed this post. Your album cover is WOW!!
Happy New Year Marit…so glad you are back! Loved watching the youtube…did not understand your words but understood your message.
xx
Yes, listening is important!
No ipod on my walks, just nature!
I loved watching you on YouTube even though I couldn’t understand you. It was like listening to music. I love Janis and that song in particular. I love the album cover you made.
A very interesting post, Marit, and I love your journal page. Thank you so much for joining in at the Three Muses this week.
I am listening. Thank you for the reminder!
Ten Thousand Rooftops
Water, God’s greatest gift! ♥♥♥
Love your cover. . . love your core haiku. Happy New Year, Marit!
So happy to visit here…you do wonderful work in words and art…
I absolutely LOVE your post! Thanks for sharing. And your page for Scrapping the Music is fabulous – I love it!!!!
it’s like you were singing, you know? music to my ears! thanks for sharing!
dear marit,
welcome to the bright new year! i can say with all honesty that in the short time since you joined haiku my heart you have found a place in the very core of community! i adore you! so glad you are here, with all your verve and rock and roll!
totally stoer, Marit!!! great lettering and I love the colors and textures. so glad you decided participate in the STM challenge!!!
: .)
wonderlik, wonderlik!!
Mooie Janis page Marit! Het ziet er zooooo seventies uit!! Echt prachtig gedaan!!
Je haiku én de foto zijn ook al zo MOOI!
Lekker begin van 2012 hoor!!
Prachtige blogpost weer, Marit. Heeft me aan het denken gezet..
Ik heb je Etsy-enquete ingevuld!
Fijn weekend,
XXXJenneke
Core is an awesome word, My Star ! I think you are beautiful and shiny right to the core of you, that is for sure, with maybe just the right amount of tough mixed in ? 😉
Happy New Year !
Off to watch the video and do the survey !
Happy Weekend !
Cool…Janis blijft cool!
Ik heb ook een Lo gemaakt, dat nummer is zo mooi!
Mooie post over je woord van 2012! Super hoe alles op z’n plaats valt! Geweldige haiku en je album cover art journal is ook al zo gaaf! Mooie journaling en die foto is mooi en stoer maar ook heel lief tegelijk!
Thanks for playing along, beautiful work and I really loved reading your post !
Ah, nu zie ik inderdaad de overlap waar je het over had! 🙂
what an interesting word for the year! i see how it is a natural follow-up to your word from 2011. love your STM piece! very tough!!!
Fantastic album cover. Gotta love tough women! I took the Etsy survey, I’m a big fan of that place.
What a great post! I’m so glad Scrapping The Music had this effect on you; and your page turned out fantastic! I love those colors – very earthy and artsy!!! Thanks so much for joining us at STM this week!
Mooie pagina voor STM! Leuk hoe je de letters om de foto hebt getekend! Interessant woord dat je hebt gekozen! Ben benieuwd wat je daar mee gaat doen………….
Hello Marit, I love your theme of “core” and listening. Labyrinths can take you to the core… of the design and to yourself. You can see if there are any near you (labyrinthlocator.com) or make one as you follow the music!
{{ just to let you know
i am over here in florida
still
thinking about ~~CORE~~
and all the meanings there of
and how wise you were
to select this word
although
i do think
it
might have selected U }}
Jij ook de beste wensen, en een mooi, liefdevol, gelukkig, gezond en natuurlijk heel creatief 2012! Vind je haiku van deze keer weer een hele mooie, heb er echt even bij stil gestaan… Ook de stoere LO is geweldig!
So great that you decided to join in on STM…awesome pic of Janis and loving all the layers, colors and journaling!