Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Summer of Color 3, week 4 - charcoal grey and pale pink

I actually made two projects for the Summer of Color this week. I started with a journal page, that at first went horribly wrong. While I was thinking about how to proceed with the journal page I made two ATC's. I think they turned out really cute.


I finally knew how I wanted to finish my journal page and even made a video.


Since I filmed the whole process, I don't have progress pics, but I do have loads of detail shots. So be warned, this is a picture heavy post.

I'm planning to sent these ATC's out, so I also made little card holders to put them in.

I attached a elastic from my stash to the card holders. It was white at first, so I used vintage photo to give it this lovely color.


The ATC slips nicely under the elastic band.


Here's the complete set.



So now for the journal page and a complete picture overload.


I do feel I'm getting the hang of this filming, though it still isn't perfect. Hope you like it.



I really didn't know where this page was going to take me.



Somehow it made me want to draw a sleeping lady.



So I did and she made me feel peaceful and calm.



The quote is by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and it reads: "For sleep, one needs endless depths of darkness to sink into. Daylight is too shallow, it will not cover one."



I feel it fitted perfectly and poetically with my little journal page.



I love this picture from La Dolce Vita, just the thing I would like to find in my dreams.



I really like how this page turned out. It has been a while since I painted a face. I think well over a month now, I was somehow dreading it. Oddly enough painting faces touches me emotionally and I don't always want that. This one doesn't leave me emotionally drained, so I'm happy.

Thank you all so much for watching and I wish you sweet dreams.

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42 comments:

  1. ShoshiJuly 3, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Monique, your art work is nothing short of stunning... Amazing watching how that page came together. Your tags and holders are out of this world too!! Beautiful.

    Shoshi

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  2. Shahrul NizaJuly 3, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    WOWWW!. Both your ATCs and journal pages are beyond stunning!!. Wonderful to see the process of making the pages, love the shadow intricate detail on her face :). Sweet colors too!

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  3. MaritJuly 3, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    OHHHH... textiel en draadjes op je pagina... dat ik dát nog niet zelf heb gedaan... of eigenlijk ooit wel maar dat is is zo lang geleden dat ik het weer vergeten was... dank voor de inspiratie! Heb je filmpje (nog) niet helemaal afgekeken - heb zo een afspraak - maar hoop later deze week terug te komen. Foto-transfer gaat mij altijd wél goed af, maar ik gebruikte nooit een zwarte achtergrond en pak het ook anders aan (laat een nacht drogen!) - moet nu rennen... dagdag - fijne avond nog!

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  4. Valerie-JaelJuly 3, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Really beautiful work again! Valerie

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  5. HalleJuly 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Oh wow!! Love the pages! Amazing work with both.

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  6. JeannetteJuly 3, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Ooh wow,this pages looks amazing,wonderful process of making this,love this lady of dreaming is sooo beautiful eyes and have a wonderful mood,love it to much.
    the atcs great to,love the grungy look.

    Greetings Jeannette

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  7. KarinJuly 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    wow schitterende creaties, mooi van kleur ook! 'Groetjes Karin

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  8. Paper rainbowJuly 3, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    How wonderful! The texture and insight into your wonderful world is magical!

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  9. Janny Jager July 3, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Super leuke , mooie en aparte pagina Monique.
    heb ervan zitten genieten.

    Groetjes Janny

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  10. Ali HJuly 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Many thanks for stopping by earlier ! Love your SofC projects - I was struggling to think how I would work something up in pink & grey but you have inspired me ! Ali #28

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  11. FranJuly 3, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I really like both of these pieces. The book and key is so rich and ancient looking.

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  12. Words and PicturesJuly 3, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Love those ATCs and matching wallets - just wonderful... and the painting on the pages is just amazing. Astounding work, as always...
    Alison x

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  13. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    So pretty. The colors are so rich.

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  14. ZanaJuly 4, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Love the pagews so beautiful and full of texture.

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  15. ikeJuly 4, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    MOGoodness - the journal pages are simply stunning :-D

    IKE xxx

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  16. TracyJuly 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    This is beautiful, Monique! I love that you did a video - I like seeing how other people work :) It was interesting how you started out with dark, then went light, then darkened it again.

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  17. ClaireJuly 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    these are stunning, Monique! I was so sure I visited yesterday, so thanks for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment!
    happy WOYWW and have a blessed week :)
    no. 35

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  18. RossellaJuly 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    These projects are all so wonderful, Monique. You are truly talented
    Rosie x

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  19. MoniqueJuly 4, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Thank you for all you lovely comments.

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  20. TerryJuly 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    So dramatic and gorgeous! Love how you used the colors and the women faces are amazing! Enjoy the day!

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  21. froebelsternchenJuly 4, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    just amazing Monique!

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  22. RosieJuly 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Gorgeous artwork here, Monique.

    Have a wonderful weekend

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  23. DagmarJuly 5, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    wow die ATCs sind wieder traumhaft, Monique.
    Aber deine Journalseiten sind der absolute Hammer und sehr beeindruckend!!!! Ganz liebe Grüße Dagmar

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  24. voodoo vixenJuly 5, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Love the ATc's, they have turned out ebautifully and you made me smile... when my mojo departs for sunny shores without a forwarding address or I am ill, or stuck on something.. I head to ATC's and make those till it all settles back to normal again!
    Your journal pages have turned out absolutely stunning, wish I could do pages like that!
    Thank you for the info on the embossing folder, I have located them and ordered them this morning!! Yay!! Annette

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  25. Tracey FKJuly 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    those pages are really lovely and I love the way you use the colour prompts and combine them with so much texture... love the layers... happy week 4

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  26. Claudia N.July 5, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    LOVE those two ATCs, Monique!

    And I do the same when I get stuck with a project... sometimes even working on three projects simultaneously. It is so important to let those things develop on their very own speed (even if it isn't MY speed at all ;).

    Hugs,
    Claudia x

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  27. craftytrogJuly 5, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Great ATCS &....mmmm....very dreamy pages!

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  28. Anita Houston The Artful MavenJuly 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    WOWZERS!!!! The ATC's are wonderful makes...love the vintage look, but the journal pages are over the top amazing! They look more like a canvas! The texture is just fabulous!!!! Her face is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!

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  29. Deborah WeberJuly 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Utterly wonderful!

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  30. Lori SaulJuly 5, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Absolutely stunning in color and design- a joy!

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  31. FayeJuly 6, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Monique, your ATCs are so beautiful. And so are your journal pages. Great post.

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  32. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog. :) I really enjoyed your post. Love your new shelf and your recycle material storage. My recycle materials are slowly taking over my house. Your projects this week are just beautiful. I haven't finished my SOC work for this week yet. (my paint just came from dickblick.com t'day…YEAH!!!) See ya next week… (((HUGS)))
    Kim
    WOYWW#18(changed from #7)

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  33. dentheJuly 6, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Love that journalpage. Really beautiful!

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  34. Sarah LeonardJuly 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    What a gorgeous post filled with so much art! I especially love the ATC's with their gold shimmer and tiny keys.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  35. PiaRomJuly 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Wow Wow Wow! Your sweet ATC´s with the folder to hold...such an lovely work! So much love you put it! and the journal page is very cool with all its texture...even if I have seen the vid on you tube I enjoyed to see the close ups ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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  36. Sharon FritchmanJuly 6, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I am in awe of your art work! Both of your pieces are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing the video with us, too! You used this week's SOC colors to perfection!

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  37. Anna-KarinJuly 6, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Wow, this is just wonderful! Love all the textures, colours, the images and the sentiments. Gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  38. KylaJuly 6, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I love this colour combo and your ATC's and journal page.

    Happy belated WOYWW

    Kyla #50

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  39. NatashaJuly 8, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Oh my gosh. This is stunning, your journal spread is so juicy with texture, I bet it is a delight to actually touch it. Really beautiful work. Stunning!! :)

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  40. JansArtyJunkJuly 10, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    WOW!....Monique... Both your ATCs and journal pages are stunning!!. Thanks for sharing the wonderful process of making these fabulous pages :)

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  41. Carmen July 10, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I don't know what you think is wrong with your video - absolutely amazing and so inspiring. Your journal page is just so, so lush. I love the kissing couple and the face peeking through. The texture is glorious.

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  42. krcmasterpieceJuly 13, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Love Love Love your awesome page! I left you some love on your youtube channel. I thought you did great!

    Didn't see how to email you-would love for you to be a guest designer for our store/blog: Outlaw Women Emporium.

    Please email the owner Robyn if you'd be interested. ;

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