Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Where Did July Go? (7 for 7)

After waiting for an entire crazy school year to end and finally being summer break, I can’t believe that July is over and I have to go back to work in a couple of weeks. 

I think this month’s calendar for the Kathryn Wheel Calendar challenge is my favorite thus far.  Having the time to decorate some of the days, was fun and I like the bright colors.

I washed the journal page with acrylic and then “dirtied” it up with drippy paint, ink, and gesso. 
stuff 021 stuff 023  Instead of using store bought  paper, I made my own with acrylic wash to use as the date squares.  I like how bright they turned out.
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I didn’t spend ANY time journaling in this journal at all in July.  I did however get a chance to start my Sketchbook Project book.  The theme is “Travel With Me”. 
stuff 043 stuff 044 stuff 045 stuff 046 stuff 047 stuff 048 It’s been fun to sketch some of the local places I’ve been so far this summer.
stuff 054 stuff 055 stuff 056Chicago also offered some good sketching opportunities. 

Only 7 full pages to go until the sketchbook is finished, and I have until January. 

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16 comments:

  1. flutterbycrafterAugust 3, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful vibrant colours, love it. Your travel journal is simply STUNNING, fantastic

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  2. Valerie-JaelAugust 3, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love your sunny, bright colours in your July Calendar page. And your sketch book pages are awesome, I still have well over half of mine to fill! Thanks for stopping by my blog, nice to meet you! Valerie

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  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I just ADORE your creativity. So much fun! It really seems like July flew quicker than normal. I swear, we were just watching fireworks. : ( I don't want it to end....

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  4. angelica-mariaAugust 3, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    your sketches are awesome! you so talented! so excited to see that the grilled cheese truck made it in. they said next week will be indian food...tempting!

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  5. jloAugust 3, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    That is really impressive Kim.

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  6. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)August 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    @flutterbycrafter - Thanks! Glad you stopped by.

    @craftattack - The sketchbook is fun, but I'm having a hard time with it being seperate from my other journal. I'm trying to fill it as fast as possible because once school starts up I won't have the time.

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  7. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)August 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    @Becky - It DID go by fast. Ugh, I'm so not ready for vaca to be over.

    @Angelica - Hey lady! Of course the winery and grilled cheese truck made it in. Great fun!

    @Jlo - Thanks!

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  8. VinceAugust 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Your photos won't resize so can you tell me if one of those guys in the kilts has his hand on the other guys arse.

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  9. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)August 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    @Vince - Ha! I checked my phone for emails while sitting in the manicurist's chair just now and giggled out loud at this comment! They were pretty hammered so it's quite possible, but I don't think so. He was probably just trying to hold himself up.
    Thanks for the laugh. :)

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  10. Hula HankAugust 3, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I LOVE the Chicago sketch from your river cruise!! Should be on a t-shirt!

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  11. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)August 3, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    @Hula - Thank you!

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  12. thekathrynwheelAugust 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Love your bright zingy July pages, the colours are fab. And I'm really impressed by your sketching skills too :-) Can you believe we are over half way through the challenge now? Only 5 months to go!

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  13. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)August 4, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks Kate! Yes, this year is flying by. They all seem to do that don't they?

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  14. McMGrad89August 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I like how you painted papers to make journaling squares. I very nice idea.

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  15. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Lovely bright colours, great idea for your journalling blocks. x

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  16. Sharne GregoryAugust 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    WOW!!! Your pages sing!!

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