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 worldβ¦.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!
Amy S. says
I really need to start art journaling. I think I would enjoy it a lot. Your work is amazing.
I love seeing all the neat things that people create!
Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Amy from Pennsylvania
AtypicalMusings.com (OWOH #520)
artsyrockerchick at aim dot com
Rita Bellanca says
I really enjoy your journal pages!! Makes me want to try- for some reason I haven’t been able to buckle down to do it. But yours are inspiring me to give it a go.
Anyway, Please check out my blog to see my OWOH giveaway:
http://atomicwarbride.blogspot.com/
Thanks,
Rita
Seattle WA
discodog01@hotmail.com
Sandra says
that binding is incredible; I’ve never seen that kind of binding and really like it. when you’ve got time, please visit Thistle Cove Farm.
Sonja says
Hoi Marit,
Wat een prachtig gebonden boek. Ik ding graag mee.
Warme groet, Sonja (#785)
Jennifer says
Great work. Thanks for the opportunity to visit your corner of the internet!
Jennifer
jpridejewelry@yahoo.com
Cameron says
Loved learning a bit about you and your art! I haven’t tried keeping a journal yet, so maybe winning yours would inspire me to try!
Smiles,
Cameron #83
Carmen says
Oh Marit I am in love with your work. I am just getting into art journalling now and am finding it so hard getting over that stumbling block of putting my thoughts and feelings to paper though I DO want to do it as something to leave behind (don’t mean that morbidly)
I would quite happily pay you for a print of your Happiness page and I think your ATC’s are just something else. I’ll definitely be back!
Thanks for visiting my OWOH Post already – I would love to go in the draw for your beautiful little book π
Whoopidoo[at]btinternet[dot]com
OWOH# 365
JoAnne says
Hi Marit,
You are the queen of journaling-beautiful work! And how cool to also do bookbinding. I adore books of all types and yours is very special.
Happy OWOH!
abigail says
your blog is beautiful and your offering so lovely!
I just love handmade books and yours is so nice!
please come visit my blog #30 on the list!
http://rustedwingsstudio.blogspot.com
warm hugs & blessings from Montana!
abigail
Karla Rosendall says
Beautiful work!
Karla
needlewings says
Love your journal pages and your little book. They make me smile:) And the whole world is smiling too!
#220 Wanda
http://needlewings.blogspot.com
needlewings (at ) mac (dot) com
Susan says
Hi Marit, Your blog is so beautiful and so interesting – I have had a lot of fun visiting. Your giveaway items are amazing and unique! Thank you for sharing. Warm regards, Susan
Keisha says
Hello from Navada! I love your giveaway! Please count me in! Thank you! Keisha
Sam Bonney says
Hello, I also love ATC’s fantastic givaway, pop over and visit mine!
Elle says
Hello Marit! Thank you for dropping by my blog! I love your art journal so much! Do hope to win it!
Loralynn says
Fantastic giveaway! It is so much fun seeing all the different types of things being given away and meet new(to me) bloggers! Please enter me in your giveaway!
Gracie says
Your giveaway is so beautiful!!! I would love to win something so special! I love bookbinding too, so I love journals
Thanks for the chance to win π
Come to enter my giveaway if you haven’t already!
http://rey-gato.blogspot.com/
Hugs !!
Donna says
Thank you for for offering this beautiful gift and thank you for the chance to win. Your hard work really shows!
Kim Dellow says
Wonderful! Just lovely work. I love art journaling. So nice to see you and your blog on my journey around OWOH 2011. Enjoy the rest of OWOH. Kim (No. 724)
Debra Abel says
Wow what a lovely giveaway! Please add me to the list !Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Willnnabel@catel.net
CathyH says
Hello Marit! Your collage work is cool! Love the journal , beautiful. Really enjoyed your art
cathyguitarteacher-77 at yahoo.com
http://www.cathyhorner.blogspot.com
Tahnya Marie says
Hello! I am just flying in from OWOH. Please enter my name in your wonderful prize and pop on by my blog if you would like to enter my OWOH giveaway. You are most welcome to visit my blog any time. π I love visitors. π
http://smittenwithspirit.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart.html
email- serenite_50@hotmail.com
priti.lisa says
OOooo…my favorite color! I would love to win! You gallery page was fun π
Happy to meet you, Marit.
xo
Norma says
Your book is awesome and your blog is too. You are a writer you know. As well as an artist. I love the collages you did with the big lips, etc. I’d love to do that kind of work. Well would you please enter my name in to win the lovely book you made? Thanks, Norma (95)
Jona Panesa says
wow, your art journal is so lovely!!! would love to win your book to start my art journal!
connie says
great giveaway prize – lovely journal! please enter me in your giveaway and come enter mine!
Caryl says
Awesome bookbinding, cool journal and you have made some fantabulous journal pages! Would love to be included in your giveaway!
Cindy says
Loved the tour of your art…especially the training for the marathon ATC!!! She is me! Thanks for stopping by my place…I would love a chance for your journal…Blessings, Cindy
Danielle says
What a great looking journal
binafan at hotmail dot com
http://musingsofamilitarymommy.blogspot.com/
Michelle says
I would love to win your cool journal! Please enter me in your drawing, and be sure to stop by my blog to enter mine!
π Michelle
http://www.myjourneytohope.blogspot.com
Dianne says
Your art work is unusual and fun! I can see your spirit shine through.
Gorgeous teal bool (my favorite color)
Please put my name in your hat and come over to my blog #348 and toss your name in my hat if you wish. Thanks and good luck!
lorraine says
hello Marit thanks for visitng my blog today and your lovely comment on my yoga journal page. I see you too use silhouettes on your great journal pages. I would love to win this journal as it looks lovely and as you can see I love journalling every day. Good luck to everyone for this fab giveaway
Carol Hansen says
Love the simplicity of the journal.
OWOH hugs.
Carol H.
http://stitchacrosstheborder.blogspot.com
Carol says
OH MY! I think your book binding is amazing! I would be thrilled to win your terrific journal. Thanks for the chance to be “lucky”!
Laurie says
You are such a talented artist! Thanks for the glimpse into all you do — and for the chance to win your lovely journal! I’m glad you stopped by my blog and entered my giveaway, too.
Noemi says
Hi marit,
I have been checking your web and it looks very interesting. I have added to my favorites, so I can get back.
A big hug from Spain.
Leeswammes (Judith) says
Heel erg mooi. Ik denk dat iemand anders er meer plezier van zal hebben dan ik want ik teken niet en doe ook geen ander artwork. Dus: reken mij niet bij het loodjestrekken, maar ik wilde toch even zeggen hoe mooi het is!
Loredana says
Nice and elegant door prize and the whole blog. I’m happy to have meet you. Loredana
sandra says
I would love to be included in your wonderful drawing, if you get a chance to stop by my blog is #809
Gale Varland says
Hello from Oregon! Thanks for allowing me to peek around in your blog and join in on your giveaway. Love looking at your pages. Thanks for including me in your giveaway
Please feel free to come to my blog and enter my giveaway also.
π Gale OWOH #473
http://galevarland.blogspot.com
gizmo01@charter.net
Lorri Lennox says
I love your journalling, and the journal itself is awesome. I would love to win your prize π
Please count me in and visit my giveaway too.
danit says
I love your work, it is so expressive.
SLucy (Creative Skyy Photography & Design) says
wow beautiful stuff Sweet Giveaway~Hello from Ontario Canada. Please count me in for your giveaway.
canadianmadeskyy @hotmail.ca
Please visit my OHOW giveaway:
http://creativeskyyphotographydesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/one-world-one-heart-2011-giveaway.html
Rayna says
Oh wow, it’s gorgeous! I espically like the red happiness one you did! Please include me int he giveaway!
Rayna – Minnesota
OWOH blogger #836
Kathy Shaw says
Oh, that’s a great journal. Pick me! pick me!
Kathy
http://www.shawkl.com
Electra says
Hello from Canada!
I love love love your Bettie skinnie!
I hope you can find the time to stop by and say Hi if you haven’t already-
http://wishiniknewhowtoblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
vegginout1@shaw.ca
Lezlei Young says
This is fun! Please enter me in your OWOH Giveaway! If I am the winner, you can contact me at BREATHofART@aol.com. Take a moment to visit my blog and enter my OWOH Giveaway at http://www.breathofart.blogspot.com
Lezlei
Melanie says
This is a beautiful journal. I love the idea of a year long art journal with the help of prompts. I’m going to have to look up “A Year in the Live of an Art Journal”! What a fun idea!
Thanks for this lovely gift. It’s great to meet you here on my travels through OWOH.
~Melanie
(#14 – “Melanie’s Journey”)
jacque says
Greetings from Louisville, KY – USA
Nice to meet you and visit your blog.
Winning your give away would be awesome!
Thanks for including me in your drawing..Come visit me, I am playing too.
jacque4u2c.blogspot.com
jacque4u2c@gmail.com
Heidi aka Digital Misfit says
Your art is beautiful and inspiring. I am just starting my art journal this year, and I hope to develop my skills.
That handbound book is GORGEOUS!
Thanks for participating in OWOH 2011. Hope you get a chance to pop by my blog, #51.
Hugs from ON, Canada
Heidi