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Workshop art journaling, Chronicles & woyww #502

January 16, 2019 By Marit 12 Comments

With this year two weeks old, I am really getting back in the ‘creating flow’, which is a nice feeling. How are you doing so far? Well on your way or still seeking energy and/or inspiration?

For the DUTCHIES ONLY:

Héé, hallo, goedemorgen! Kun jij wel wat (extra) inspiratie gebruiken dit jaar? Ik kan je daarbij helpen! Bij voldoende belangstelling (7 of meer deelnemers) gaat de ONLINE WORKSHOP LET IT LOOSE namelijk weer van start dit voorjaar. In de winkel staat deze workshop nu nog ‘dicht’ en dat heeft te maken met de manier waarop ik werk. Ik ‘draai’ namelijk mijn workshops in een groepje. De lessen worden dan twee keer per week ge-upload in een aparte ‘workshop community’ waar de deelnemers ook hun werk kunnen uploaden en met elkaar kunnen communiceren – mijn ervaring is dat dit gezamenlijk volgen van de workshop een ‘boost’ geeft aan de deelnemers en veel inspirerender (en gezelliger!) is dan dat je als cursist gewoon maar de lessen via de email thuis krijgt en in je eentje uitvoert zonder feedback of aanmoediging.

Heb je belangstelling voor deze workshop? Stuur me dan even een email (zie button bovenaan in het zijmenu.) Bij genoeg belangstelling plan ik een aanvangst-datum en zet ik de winkel open.

 

 

 

As said, I have no lack of inspiration and that you can tell from seeing my desk surface… on the desk is the early start for Week 2 in my Chronicles art journal.

WOYWW #502
(What’s On Your Workdesk, Wednesday, pop over to head desker/hostess Julia of the Stamping Ground to find this week’s desk-hop-list)

This new Chronicles journal I bound is really big (42 x 29,7 cm ~ 11,7 x 16,5 inches) and although I usually have difficulties creating on a large page, I really like the size this time.

The Chronicles of Marit 2019 – Week 1

I was inspired by my fellow artist-teacher Sarah Trumpp in Book of Days 2019 and I painted a face using her lesson (sort of…) in my weekly spread.

Last but not least: here’s the book (14,8 x 21 cm ~ 5,8 x 8,3 inches) I made my mum for her birthday last month. I forgot to take photos before I gave it to her, but I brought my camera with me when I visited my parents last weekend so that I can show it to you guys.

I still have some Japanese fabric patches that I ordered last year laying around and use every little piece… the Japanes designs are gorgeous! Of course I added some Sashiko stitching and bound the book with little beads incorporated in the binding.

And that’s it for today sweeties… I will go back to that spread on my desk that’s waiting to be finished now. Thanks for your visit, have a wonderful, colourful day. Splash some paint around!

Filed Under: art, Art Journals, book binding, Chronicles '19, Workshops, woyww Tagged With: art journaling, bookbinding, chronicles, let it loose, sashiko, woyww, woyww#502

Comments

  1. LLJ says

    January 16, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Oh my, that book is amazing – I love everything about it, the fabrics, stitching and beads. You are a really clever and inspiring artist Marit!
    Hugs LLJ 12 xxx

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  2. Melo says

    January 16, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Love the book! your mom must be really pleased with it. And I am emailing you about Let it Loose 🙂

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  3. Shaz says

    January 16, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Hi Marit, what a gorgeous present that book is! Love it, and all the details. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #6 X

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  4. Caro says

    January 16, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    That book is stunning, so gorgeous and I do love your Chronicles as well. What a great way of telling your story. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely week. Love and God Bless, Caro xx (#19)

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  5. Christine says

    January 16, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Bet your Mam was thrilled to receive that book, it’s a work of art.
    Have a great week Journalling
    Christine #25

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  6. Jan spencer says

    January 16, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Hi Marit, I love your organised desk! Your Mum must have been thrilled with the book you made, the front is great with the stitching details.
    Enjoy your journaling, Happy WOYWW
    Jan #28

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  7. Helen Lindfield says

    January 16, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    the book you made your mum is fantastic! love the chronicles page too. happy woyww helen #5

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  8. Julia Budd says

    January 16, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Well Marit, that is a big journal..I love the size! and the colours of today’s page surrounded by colourful stamps are very cheery for a grey dull day. I bet your sweet Mama was thrilled with your gift, I love the beads on the binding, they really match that sashiko style.

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  9. Angela says

    January 16, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    Gorgeous book cover and loving the journal pages too. I can’t understand the Duchies stuff but I am surrounded this week by the Dutch and I’m sure they will tell me what it says if i can catch them between skiing. Have a lovely creative week and a happy woyww, Angela x10x

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  10. Monique says

    January 17, 2019 at 6:34 am

    Beautiful present you have made for your mom!

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  11. Sarah Brennan says

    January 17, 2019 at 9:49 am

    So clever Marit and I bet your mum loves that book. Sucha good way of using up scraps of fabric. Enjoy all the journaling and happy WOYWW. Sarah #2

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  12. Annet says

    January 17, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Wat een prachtig boek, daar zal je moeder vast blij mee zijn!

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