Thursday 31 December 2009

365 Art Calendar Challenge


Phew, that was a big job.  Only got my Pink Pig yesterday as my friend Pat had been all the way to Emiley to buy them to make sure we got them in time and what with the snow and me being away, we only managed to get together yesterday.  I gessoed the double spread, then used Claudine Hellmuth's paints in various colours, bit of stamping, bit of this, bit of that, and Bob's your uncle.  I must say that having now seen it, I will do February differently.  It's amazing isn't it how we are never satisfied and always feel we could have done better.  Anyway, ready to start tomorrow, although I may do a few more alterations until I'm happier with it.  This challenge is being run by the fabulously creative Kate Crane, you must take a look at her blog and of course the various publications her work appears.....even the good old USA!  Jill is doing a more sedate blog and she was the original inspiration, please take a look.  It's not too late for you to take part.  A Happy, Peaceful and Creative New Year to all of you out there in craft/blog land.

16 comments:

  1. I love the colours in this one... It's so fresh... I have a pink pig book too that I started using for journaling but I am doing my calendar in a K&Co Junk-it Up spiral bound book and I am combining it with an art journal... Hope you enjoy the journey...x

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  2. This looks fantastic - you will have fun. the first time I did one I collaged each day's number - took me hours! Now I just write them on. And what dedication to get your Ping Pig - I love them and now have three sizes. Happy New Year to you.

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  3. Im not sure whats going on here but it looks impressive, amazing what you can do with "a bit of this and that" ann. happy new year to you all x sue x

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  4. Looking good Ann,
    Haven't started mine yet but have replaimed my craft room today as the family have gone home so can now get organised.
    Good luck
    Lesley x

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  5. Ooh another one doing the 365 day challenge - have I still got time to join in lol! Hope you hae a great New Year - hugs

    Virginia

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  6. Good luck with the 365 Challenge. I haven't got into journalling, but this makes it look tempting. I also wanted to say Congratulations - we've both won some of the Tagtastic candy from Jennie1 Happy New year.

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  7. This looks lovely, Ann! Happy New Year...hope to catch up somewhere soon! Love Jayne xx

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  8. Hi Ann, Happy New Year! Loving the art calendar pages, the colours are fab! I'm really looking forward to doing this challenge and seeing the diversity of styles.
    Big hug x x

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  9. Happy New Year Ann to you & your family.xx Love your art journal pages. Great start. Well done on your win at the Artistic Stamper. Love Gez.xx

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  10. Great piece, and a surprise on my blog if you get a mo!
    Happy New Year!

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  11. Happy New Year Ann!! Good luck with the journal looks very interesting!! Love Chanelle xx

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  12. I love the idea of an art journal...cant wait to see your page complete...it's looking great already.

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  13. Ooh this is looking great! Love the colours and the stamping :-) I have set up a flickr group for posting Art Calendars for this challenge - there is a link to it on the sidebar on my blog. Good luck with January! Kate x

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  14. Looks a great idea. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. Happy new year to you and your family. lovely to see you at Craft Den sale and compare pandora's. Love Sandra x

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  15. I like this I must take a look at the class! we never like our own work so take heart at all these lovely comments you must be doing something right

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  16. ok whats a pink pig book? love the new blog piccys, you are not standing still.... liking the Calender... happy new year, Ann. Must get my blog widgets & gadgets sorted...... Ciao

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