Thursday 2 May 2013

Art Journal Calendar Challenge - May

Here's my finished April pages.  Blimey it was a vibrant month colour wise with this page, almost needed my sunglasses when I was filling in my info.  I'm going to try to draw/doodle a bit more going forward as my pages are looking a touch boring with just the writing and a lot of them have the same old, same old another day at work type of thing.  Maybe I need a more interesting life lol.


It did make my friend Dee laugh though when she read out my entry for one of the Friday's where after a long week at work I wrote "Oh Friday how Ive missed you!"


Remarkably I'm on time this month with my May pages,   When I was away at Lochhouse in April with my friends for our weekend retreat I made sure to have time to do my May pages.  I really like the way they turned out but unfortunately once I put on the date squares most of the detail was covered over which is a pity. I do think they need a bit more tweaking or doodling in the visible areas but maybe I will just add wee bits in here and there  as Im filling out the squares each day.


I seem to be going all pink at the moment which isn't like me at all! I drew the houses following watching how Kate did it on her dvd.  I love them and can see them making an appearance on quite a few of my art journally bits.  I used text paper taken from a vintage charity shop find.  I figure it's ok to rip up books once they have been well read and if the proceeds are going to help a worthwhile cause then so much the better!

I am really enjoying joining in with Kate's challenge so far, hop over to her blog The Kathryn Wheel to see what its all about and join in - you will soon be hooked!
I used stripey thickers for the title this month instead of stamping the month for a wee change as I thought they went with my page.
This is a great challenge to be part of and Im really enjoying joining in with it.

10 comments :

  1. Looks fabulous, I agree the houses have turned out so very very well :)

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  2. Your journal is going to be awesome when it's finished, so lovely to look back on.

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  3. Your pages are SO colorful and well designed. I am the most boring person when it comes to calendar pages. I need to take lessons from YOU!! Yours is fantastic.

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  4. I love the new blocks all blank but I love them all filled in too! Your April looks fantastic and oh my, but May is some gorgeous color! Have fun filling in!

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  5. Love the colorful way both spreads look. The boots and umbrellas for April are a fun and whimsical touch as are the wonderful houses and doodling you created for May!

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  6. Fab pages Suzy, love the colours you've used.
    C xx

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  7. I love all that colour Suzy - beautiful pages - the house are fantastic :)

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  8. I love how cheerful your pages look. Wonderful work!

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  9. Hi Suzy, love your calendar pages, I really like the May one! I just started myself, and finished the April and May pages. I browsed your blog and love your work. Just started my own Mixed Media blog and would love it if you would pop over and pay me a visit. Here's the link: http://messymixedmediabyfrea.blogspot.nl
    Hugs Frea

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  10. I love your May pages! I believe you can never have too much pink! ;) They are so fun and whimsical.

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