Creative streaking in May (15)

Hello and welcome! Gosh, doesn't Wednesday arrive quickly in these extended weekends?Just popping in with a quick glimpse of what's creatively piquing me this week ...

 

1 I was so taken with Julie's super review over at Notes on Paper, of Snail Mail, that a copy just had to wing its way here for my delight in June. Each page is a visual treat ... 2 Have fallen in love with cling film and acrylics; thinking they'd look good as a printable ... 3 This was Cate's fault, really (just teasing, Cate!) over at Life Behind the Purple Door, but I signed up and we're through the first half. Lots to say about this later this week ... 4 As a result of 3, and after much thought, I've been cutting up maps. Ouch. All will be revealed ... 5 What's not to like about a kraft notebook? Calling it a cahier adds a touch of French class, of course ... 6 Experimenting with ink and pencil and what doesn't show through paper on the other side. Not much, as it happens ... Oh, and there's been lots of photo organisation and editing for May's This Is Life 15 photobook, but I think you'll enjoy a peek at the results rather more than a glimpse of the process!

 And for those of you who have either known me and the family for a while, or are keen Fitbit (or other wearables users), can I just wave you in the direction of my DD's project this week and next called Wearables in the Workplace: what happens when wearables are used to track workers? You'll find the link here: Facebook.com/Wearablesatwork. I had to smile at her 5 second video for Day 2 :).

Hoping your week is sliding rather more warmly and brightly into a summery June than ours is up here: rain, wind and and 12C ( 53.6F). Streuth ... Now what's the French for that?

Comments

[Cheri]

Consider my curiosity adequately piqued... will look forward to the post on the Creative Planner and why exactly you are cutting up maps!

[Jacky S]

I read Julie's review as well.....and intend to buy as a gift for DD1......who has just got herself 6 penpals.Glad you recommend it as well.

[Helen]

I've also got the book Julie reviewed pinned to buy in the future (when my littlest is a little bigger); it looks so great! Can't wait to see your map project! Great project your DD is involved with; I'll hope over and have a better look over the weekend.....12 degrees? That's cold even for where you are at this time of year, yes?! My immediate response for 'what's the French for that' was a rude word......!

[katie b]

You do have a lot going on .the wearable at work is a bit scary. I don't leave the office but if I did I doubt I would want to have my every move tracked by my boss.

[Julie K]

It's been gratifying to see how useful people found my review ... now wouldn't it be nice if I'd been getting a commission?! ;-)

You always seem to do a great job of maintaining your creativity even though you always deny it! I haven't touched anything crafty [other than work related] since my day at the crop at the start of the month!

[Paul]

Looks like you have some fantastic creative projects coming up. Love the textured backgrounds you've made and i'm intrigued by how you'll use your cut-up maps. Happy crafting. P xx

[Sian]

I was very tempted by that book too. I'm sure it won't be long before I give in and buy one. It looks like you have lots of ideas on the boil there. Exciting!

[Karen]

Absolutely looking forward to more about all of these! Tracy and I both wear Jawbones bracelets. They've done their job; we're much more conscious of getting in the exercise we need.

[JO]

how intriguing re DD and I love your creative tips
Jo xxx

[Ruth]

Ha, I also succumbed to Julie's excellent review!

[Susanne]

Wow, your creativity is leading you in many diverse directions - looking forward to the map project, for sure. Personally I'm not sold on wearables, or workplaces, but the combination clearly seems like a really bad idea!

[Abi]

Your projects all look so fun! There is nothing like starting a new notebook and that one looks lovely. I'm also very intrigued by that clingfilm and paint project!

[Melissa Gross]

Wow - what a great bunch of creativeness in that streak! We've just returned from a 9-day road trip to learn that it's been raining & flooding (not at our house) in this area every day . . . while we had gorgeous sunshine & comfortable temperatures throughout our trip!

[Becky]

I read Julie's review too and have added it to my birthday list (this month!). A lot of creativeness there - enjoy!

[Honore Francois]

Whoops! Looks like we're on the same wavelength. I too signed up for the Creative Planner…still sifting through the videos and contemplating possible application of some of the tips. Intrigued by your maps and also bought several cahiers but intend to use them for another project…and yes, they don't take well to water, shadows, etc…but they are a good size and lightweight enough to be very portable. Off to check out Snail Mail…it's the least I can do since I seem to have helped you spend a few more pennies than you've intended. TBC...
Cheers~

[Louise]

Looks like i missed Julie's review - i will have a look now...and then stop by to see DD. Nice to see what you've been up too x

[Miriam]

Oooh! I'm so pleased that you have found all this creativity, it all sounds lovely. I have played with acrylics and cling film...so messy. I loved it. The cutting up of maps is very intriguing to someone who absolutely loves them...

[Yvonne Yam]

Pretty intrigued by the cutting up of maps I must say...and testing out inks on paper. :)

[[email protected] at the sea]

That's a great effect with the cling film and paint. I do love a notebook and have been looking at tutorials for faux Midoris this week. The real thing being a little out of my price range!

[Missus Wookie]

Interesting article, I've clipped the FT version to read later.

I remember reading (and giggling at) a stand at Stitches many years ago that had as a feature for its scrapbooking paper, 'absorbs ink'. Hmm, yes.....