Doodles Unleashed Week One

So, as we move into week two of the Doodles Unleashed workshop at Strathmore Artists Studio I've finally got around to having a play with the week one technique. Not entirely sure this genre is for me, but I did have fun.

The page is going into my Scrapbook*Life*Journal as a reminder of my One Little Word for 2012.

I'd love to know what you think - honest views welcome as I'm not sure if this is an artform I want to continue working on or not ... to me it looks like something my kids would paint.

Another Early Birthday Present

I've been such a lucky girl this year for early birthday presents - only problem is I don't think there is anyone left to give me a present on my actual birthday lol.

This birthday pressie was from Ian - and I got it on New Year's Eve! Stephanie Ackerman over at Homegrown Hospitality is running a year long class called Scrapbook*Life*Journal (details are towards the end of the post) - so far there are over 200 of us all over the globe taking part and having a ball. Registration has been extended through to the 31st January, so there is still time for you to join us (I know some of my readers are already taking part!)

Each month has a different theme throughout the year - January is Being Honest With Yourself - and includes a monthly doodle page to colour and embelish, journalling prompts, calendar page, verses, techniques and loads more.

Below are some of my January pages - I'm having SO much fun on this class and using up long hoarded stash in the process (much to Ian's delight!). I'm also spending time on ME - although this month is hard as it's all about being HONEST. You'll see from my Honesty page why that is hard for me!

So .... on with the pages so far:-

6 days in and ......

the photo a day project has fallen apart! Well, actually that happened on the forth, but hey!

So, it looks like POTD is going to be Project Life .... photos of the important things, everyday things, and even the mundane .... just not every day. I'll still end up with a great record of 2012, and it will give me a chance to add more photos of the important things, rather than just trying to pick out one.

On a more positive note, Scrapbook Life 2012 is still on a roll. I've not got anything ready to post yet, but I have been playing with my doodles, prompts and calendar pages, and am going to Staples after work to get a binder, pockets and a few other bits. Then I'm going to spend some time over the weekend playing with papers and getting the binder filled. Piccies will follow next week ;-)

But most importantly, I'm enjoying doing the creative bits I have managed to do .... and even getting out of my box a bit!