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Thursday, 19 January 2023

Artful August Challenge...in January! Week One

I am busy with a new daily journal challenge called Artful August.   I found this through a flip through on Youtube, but it is hosted on Instagram, I think.   I missed this in August as I don't 'do' Instagram, but when I came across it on Rachel Greig's Youtube I decided I would do it during January, when it seems a long month and the weather is a bit grey.  There are daily prompts and it is then up to you what you choose to do.  I made a little journal from packaging cardboard and binder rings.  I have stuck to my mixed media, and incorporating some things from my Wanderlust courses. Above is 'Garden'.
The next prompt was 'Shimmer'.  This page does shimmer as I used pearl paint and a bit of glitter on the main collage image, but the camera hasn't picked that up.
'Number' came next and I enjoyed the inks, texture paste, stamping and stencilling I used.
'Soft' had me scratching my head a bit but then I used some of my handmade felt and various trims, with a soft colour scheme too.
'Envelope' was fairly straightforward...
...and I added a little card inside...
...with a fabulous Jane Austen quote on the back.
This prompt was 'Linear' and I used a washi tape technique I had learnt in Care December.
'Bright' meant I could revisit another Wanderlust lesson (one of my favourites) and use stamping and stencilling with zingy colours.

I'll post the next seven shortly.
 

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12 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child19 January 2023 at 23:53

    That looks like a heap of fun - and an excellent antidote to the grey days of winter. I love that Austen quote - and totally agree. Of course.

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    1. Ellie Foster20 January 2023 at 09:13

      Thanks, EC. I am really enjoying it and some of the prompts are making me think, so challenge is the right word! I love the quote too which is why it had to be included somewhere.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Chrissie20 January 2023 at 16:59

    Wow, that will keep you busy, wonderful to explore different techniques and incorporate those you have used already. Certainly will banish any January blues xcx

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    1. Ellie Foster21 January 2023 at 09:43

      Thanks, Chrissie. That was the plan, to keep creating despite the after-Christmas-and-New-Year feeling! I am enjoying all the different prompts and thinking about the different techniques.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. grams ramblings22 January 2023 at 15:23

    What a wonderful response to all the prompts. Well done Ellie x

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    1. Ellie Foster22 January 2023 at 16:34

      Thanks and welcome, grams ramblings. I do enjoy these challenges as they encourage me to use my stash and sometimes to do something different. There are more to come...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. handmade by amalia24 January 2023 at 05:39

    August is January is very 'now' in this crazy world. Another amazing project, Ellie, I always admire your talent.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Ellie Foster24 January 2023 at 15:33

      Thanks, Amalia. I am pleased I have this project to do now as in August, I am often out in the garden! It is keeping me very occupied and January seems to be going more quickly (even if it isn't really!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. sustainablemum27 January 2023 at 21:24

    I am just catching up on some blog reading and as always I love your posts like this. What a lovely idea to do a art challenge in January, a great antidote to this grey month. A lovely project Ellie and I love your home made journal what a great idea.

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    1. Ellie Foster28 January 2023 at 11:07

      Thanks, sustainablemum. I am really enjoying the art prompts and January does seem to have gone more quickly (it hasn't, but it feels as though it has!). I like making my own journals and as this one has cardboard packaging pages, it is pretty solid and can take whatever media I throw at it!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Lulu31 January 2023 at 16:52

    An August challenge in January, why ever not Ellie!?! I wish they'd put the Sewing Bee on t'tele in winter for the same reason - winter months are perfect for crafting. Beautiful textures and colours in your work m' luverly :) x

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    1. Ellie Foster31 January 2023 at 18:05

      Thanks, Lulu. It is a fun challenge and luckily wasn't summer-related with the prompts. It has kept me very occupied through January too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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