21 Secrets : Doodling My Way with Cathy Bluteau

There are still more classes I want to try out in 21 Secrets, and finally gave myself some time to do Cathy Bluteau's class. Here's the evolution of my spread.

Click on any photo to see more detail and here are some close-up shots of the completed pages. Can't decide which bit I like the best :-) A really enjoyable exercise.

Registration for 21 Secrets is still open, but only until 1st October so you'd better get a wriggle on if you are wanting to do it. The classes remain open until the end of 2013. I've definitely had my money's worth. So far I've completed projects with Rae Missigman, Roben-Marie Smith and Cathy Bluteau above. I'm wanting to revisit and play more with Terri Kahrs' and Kate Crane's techniques. I've also watched Diana Trout and Ro Bruhn's classes although haven't had a chance to have a go, and still more artists on the list I want to watch and hopefully play with. Great value and great fun.

Felted

If you are at all familiar with my blog, you will know that I love to create lots of different things. I can't bring myself to focus on just book-making, or just journaling, or just hand stitching, or just printing, or just quilt making....I have tried to give myself some limits - lines in the sand that I won't cross because I just can't take on any more ideas! However...I have a friend who makes lovely felt, and on Thursday I went for a play day. This is how it went

I love my finished piece

I'm sure I will use it in the future as a beautiful base for hand stitching.

If only I can decide which way round I like it best!

I danced across the line in the sand, and it was fun to try something new. Happy weekend to you

FREE Strathmore Online Workshop

It's September - 2 reasons to be happy today : it's the beginning of Spring here in New Zealand and the start of a free online class :: Artful Card-Making Techniques with Jane LaFazio and Joanne Sharpe. Sneak preview HERE. And these are the blurbs ::
Jane LaFazio (weeks 1-2) : A blank card is much like a blank canvas. Unlimited potential! Jane will guide you in sketching and watercoloring an original card in a step-by-step, clear, easy method using Strathmore blank cards. She’ll also show you how to artfully collage cards, with paper, fabric, glue and with stitching for all kinds of occasions. This workshop will inspire you to create original cards that will be cherished by those who receive them.
Joanne Sharpe (weeks 3-4) : Joanne Sharpe will share her popular artful lettering techniques and color rich design ideas to make a collection of whimsical cards. Explore a variety of playful hand lettering styles and simple illustrations to showcase greeting card sentiments and messages. Combine assorted mixed media techniques with creative lettering tools to adorn your mini masterpieces.
Register HERE - NOTE : you first create your student account at Strathmore, then you click on Workshop 3 and can join the group.
I love making cards - this is my most recent creation for a friend.

Wonder what I'll learn in the workshop