Marit's Paper World (blog)

Marit's Paper World (blog)

One World One Heart

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Welcome to all visitors who come here because of the
‘One World One Heart’ event.

“One World One Heart is a worldwide event for bloggers only.
It gives all those who blog a chance to meet and mingle and
form connections with those they may not have otherwise met
from all over the world….Think of it as a GIGANTIC open house
allowing you to travel without ever leaving your home……..
going from blog to blog in various countries, and meeting all
the fabulous people behind them. As a bonus each blogger
participant will offer up a “door prize or prizes”…. just for
dropping by, saying hello and seeing their world.”

Find the list of all participants here

I guess you don’t feel like reading long posts, ’cause you may have visited a lot
of blogs already, and still have a lot to go… so I will keep the introduction short
and instead, present you a short overview of my artwork.

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But before you see my art – a little bit about me:

I’m Marit Barentsen and I live in the Netherlands. I am a passionate artist and
I graduated as a teacher in arts. I teach online art journal workshops on my
website Marit’s Paper World.

I discovered ‘scrapbooking’ in 2003 but over the last years, my art changed
from scrapbooking to art journaling. When you look at both fields, there is a
certain cross over and I like to explore the boundaries of it. I also like to use
words (quotes, song lyrics) in my art and my art work often contains details
or words that have a deeper meaning.

I think that’s enough for now… if you want to know more about me, or see
more of my work, you can find my resume and galleries in the menu
on top of this blog.

Here are some pages from last year that gives a clear view on what I create.
(And Yep, there is a door prize too! Hang on, you’ll get there!)

In 2010 I started “The Chronicles of Marit”
It’s an art journal in which I work during the week, filling the page with
text and images preserving the things I thought and did in that week.

The Chronicles of Marit: Week 34 – 2010

The Chronicles of Marit: Week 2 – 2011

Last year, I participated in ‘A Year in the Life of an Art Journal’.
This is a art journal blog that publishes prompts twice a month to get
you started and create an art journal page. I’m proud to say that
for this year 2011, I was asked to be a guest host!

Pages from last year:

With the word: Moment

With the word: Vision

I love me a good swap! ATC cards, Yeay!

ATC: Uprising (song by Muse)

I even dared to make skinnies: Bettie

Another art journal page.
I like this one very much!

Big dreams

People who follow my blog, know that I’m totally in love with bookbinding
lately. Especially with the new binding I learned last December.

So here is the book that I made as a doorprize and that YOU can win
if you leave me a comment!
I kept the cover quite simple, you can add your own title later if you like.
The blank paper inside is from ‘Winston and Newton’ (220 gr. = 0.5 lb.)
and the seize is 14 x 20 cm (= 5.5 x 7.9 inch)
It contains 12 pages (24 sides) and it’s ideal for sketching or art journaling.

Here’s a picture from aside, so you can see the awesome way
this book was bound!

This sketch book / art journal can be yours!
You don’t have to do anything but leave me a comment!
I announce the winner on February 17.
(Note: I will contact the winner by e-mail so make sure
you type the right address when you leave me a comment!)

Thanks for visiting my blog! See ya!

Comments

  1. Greetings from western North Carolina.
    You have an awesome blog and giveaway. I am having such fun checking out all of the OWOH participant’s blogs.

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  5. Hello! I’m so glad I found One World One Heart and was able to visit your blog! I’m pretty new to the blogging world and I love seeing the different ways of blogging. I hope you will check out my blog and maybe find something useful there. I’d love to be entered for your door prize, thanks for adding my name to the list!
    lauren_renfroe@yahoo.com

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  6. I love your art journal style,so cool!Bettie is still my absolute fave!!!!!!!

    Love your book binding,now idea how you did it but it looks impressive!!
    xoxo

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  9. A very interesting body of work. I love the beautiful simplicity of the journal you are offering. Please add me to your giveaway and come over and visit me too. I am No. 229 on the list.

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  10. Wow! That is an amazing binding! What’s is called? I love handmade books myself, I wish I could get all my favorites custom bound, but alas- my own bookmaking is limited to the five holes and string method.>_<

    Hope you're having a great OWOH!

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  13. thanks for being a part of OWOH so that we could find you! i’m enjoying your blog this afternoon and look forward to spending a lot more time here!

    thanks, too, for a chance at winning your amazing handbound book! i love your style!

    i hope you will have a chance to stop by my blog and enter my give away, too!

    namaste’
    joe in montana
    http://manhandledthreads.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi from England! I love your journal and if I win I would fill it with my zendoodle art! Please count me in and visit my giveaway!
    “http://topfloortreasures.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-one-world-one-heart-2011.html
    OWOH #849

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  22. Hi Marit,

    Your journal is just wonderful — how could you possibly know that teal is my favorite color? 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win such a treasure.

    Greetings from Germany,
    Birgit
    # 66

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  25. I love that “moment” page – simply beautiful. Your journal is gorgeous and I’d love to be entered inot the drawing for it. Please feel welcome to drop by my giveaway too.

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  28. BEAUTIFUL! I love your pages – they are really stunning – and would be honored to have this journal in my hands. Thanks for the chance, Kristin xo

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  31. I’m so happy to have found your lovely blog!!! Your journal work is so inspiring… I’ve wanted to get into that myself, but so far haven’t made the ‘plunge’ …perhaps your beautiful sketchbook/journal would do it! 🙂 It’s gorgeous, I love book-making (and have tried myself) but I think I’ll leave it for someone else to do for now… painting is my thing 🙂 I will be back to visit again soon, but for now I’d love to enter my name in for a chance to win your wonderful prize! I’m also having a giveaway over on my blog where you can enter to win an original painting (by me!) so I hope to see you over there…
    Peace & Love from New Zealand,

    Shariyah
    http://www.shariyahgarner.blogspot.com

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  35. You have a warm and charming blog. I really enjoyed my quick look around and will be back after the event ends. I love your style Please enter me in your giveaway and visit me, if you haven’t already. I’m number 11 and my information is on my profile page.

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  41. Hello Marit, thank you for visiting me, I love your artwork… your gorgeous journal is such a beautiful giveaway, please count me in… will be back soon to visit :))

    Hugs from Australia…
    Jenny x
    (No. 243)

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  42. Your Art journals are amazing! Your blog is so inspirational! I went over to Art Journaling Every Day and joined! I loved looking at all the photos of the finished journals! I just want to get my hands on them! I would be honored to win one of your binded books!
    Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!
    Angie Friend
    friend@wcc.net

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