We're having fun here in sunny Arizona...listening to the soundtrack from Elf, making raspberry cheesecake & coconut cream pie (my faves!), and other holiday preparations. Tonight's dinner is Panko Shrimp, asparagus, & baked 'taters. Tomorrow we're having fennel & coriander glazed ham, potato gratin, veggies, homemade rolls...yum. So...lots of cooking ahead, but I don't mind. It will be a delicious couple of days!
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Here's another page from this week. A few notes about this page:
- There was color on the background from previous "leftovers"...i.e. when I blot stencils, use up extra paint, etc. Often when I need to blot a stencil, I'll turn to a page in my journal & blot it. Later on when I get to that page, I've got something there to work with. Love it.
- I grabbed a pen & just wrote over the color...poured out what I needed to pour.
- I grabbed a tag from my "unfinished projects/warm ups" box and decided that it would be perfect on the page.
- I cut up another painty/inky tag to make the hearts. Easy peasy!
I am wishing you a wonderful holiday...be merry!
Gorgeous page. Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Kirsten Alicia | December 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
merry merry christmas my dear friend!
i wuv you!!
x0x
Posted by: kL | December 24, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Wishing you and your family a Christmas full of good memories and laughter. Oh, and good eating too! I am sure you will have all of the above. Love this piece by the way...just gorgeous (as usual). It has been a joy to see all of your work throughout 2011. Looking forward to seeing what 2012 brings. Enjoy and be merry!
Posted by: Carol P | December 24, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Merry Christmas Dina! I'm looking forward to all kinds od creative fun with you in 2012! Enjoy your day tomorrow!
Rinda
Posted by: Maria | December 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Dina, I just saw you on The Spotted Canary TV show and love your style and energy!
Merry Christmas!
Irene in Las Vegas
Posted by: Irene Hamil | December 25, 2011 at 02:08 PM
A very Merry Christmas Dina. Thanks for the holiday jolt of color!!
Posted by: Seth | December 25, 2011 at 03:06 PM
The colors are all so happy and bright. Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Michelle | December 26, 2011 at 03:38 AM
Merry Christmas to someone who inspires and delights!
Posted by: Denise Morrison | December 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM
you have a very very lovely heart. i am really enjoying your works and wisdom...thank you.
Posted by: Elise B. | December 26, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Stunning page, Dina! LOVE the colors!!! :) Happy New Year!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | December 26, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Your dinner sounds lovely Dina. I wished I was in Arizona already... Fourteen days to go. I am counting. We arrive in Phoenix on the 11th of January. Woohzee... I am ready for some sun.
I like your last page very much because it seems confined and working along the rule of thirds. I know art journaling is about breaking rules, but hey, rules do still have their value. I so love your classic handwriting!
Posted by: photocatseyes | December 27, 2011 at 06:22 AM
I love this page Dina!
Posted by: April Derrick | December 31, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Just gorgeous and the colour is vibrant! Love your handwriting too!
Wishing you a very creative and happy twenty12!
Posted by: mandysea | January 02, 2012 at 05:53 AM