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Wednesday 22 August 2012

WOYWW - an organised mess

Good Wednesday morning to all WOYWWers, yet another wednesday arrives and with it a chance to peek at desks of crafters worldwide courtesy of Julia's blog.

This week on the bears' desk is an organised mess. Most of what's on the desk is concerned with art journalling, but to the left is a lovely pile of goodies, some of which are our long awaited (3 months) subscription gift from Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine. They're on the desk awaiting playtime, when we shall carry on with our Olympics inspired page.


Anyway, the art journals. We decided we didn't like our original art journal cover, so on went the Gesso


Followed by some glimmer mists, which Horace had fun spraying.


He then stood the covers on end for a dripped effect. We wondered what on earth he had done at this stage, as we really weren't sure if we liked it or not (don't tell Horace, he's very precious about his artwork).


Eventually, after much misting, adding embellishments and a title, he came up with this, which we did like, and it matches what's inside better than the original covers.


We wanted two journals, one for more arty type experiments, and one for feelings and thoughts that bears may have. Horace obliged by making this.


Happy desk hopping, oh, and if you have some spare time, maybe you'd like to join in our just for fun challenge By pressing your furry paw here

TTFN (time to find nosh).

With love from the bears.

27 comments:

  1. I think all true artists can be a little touchy about their work - particularly in the creative stages, so I'm glad you gave Horace the time and space to come about, and come up with those two gorgeously contrasting journal covers. (Hate to say it, but I think you may have last week's link over at Julia's, bears, though it's simple enough to get to this one, of course...)
    Alison x

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    1. We blame Horace, he was tetchy all night after catching Wilbear glancing oddly at his artwork!

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  2. Horace, you did good! I like that drippy effect too, Horace.

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  3. Thanks for popping by Bears. I wish I had caught you I would have prepared honey on toast! Mind you I wouldn't want you to get your lovely journals sticky! WOYWW Hugs to you from Helen 15

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  4. I hope he didn't get his paws painty..... Mind you with all that spritzing and spraying, he should of. He is one really clever bear, be careful now don't let him know I said that, it might go to his head. Seriously now amazing cover, I think you nailed it this time. I love the colours.

    Thanks for sharing
    Eliza #24

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  5. Great job Horace :)

    Helen #77 xx

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  6. Hey I like the drippy effect, so you be sure to tell Horace that I think his project rocks and I never had doubts about it. Both journals are equally nice. The pizza spray box made me giggle!

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  7. Hi Bears - thanks for stopping by earlier - you may have podgy paws as you said but you do some lovely projects ! Great to see your 2 journals ! Ali #54

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  8. Hope you have a wonderful time in the Peak district. We were based between Buxton and Bakewell and there is so much to see and do :o)
    Fiona x

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  9. Love your new journal cover I'm in the middle of redoing mine too, ran out of inspiration though lol.

    Cath x

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  10. It (they) turned out great! I love paint drips and runs. #138

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  11. It's nice to have different journals for different purposes and makes tons of sense to redo a cover (which you'll be looking at for ages and having it drive you nuts if you don't change it.) Thanks, bears, for tromping over to my place for a friendly visit already today. Happy Wednesday to all. ~ Laura #118

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  12. Well the bears have definitely been busy. Love the journals - great you could alter one to make it more what was needed. What is equally impressive is your pizza spray booth. Gonna have to order one for this purpose :) woohoo! Hugs, Buttons #81

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  13. Oh what a FUN blog you have here.... not only do you wright in the 3rd person... but you do pics in the 3rd person too... that really takes a lot of planing which is something I just don't have time for myself but really enjoyed visiting you!!!
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment too!!

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  14. My what a talented bear, Love those inky drippy pages, both thumbs up :)
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugz Minxy #78

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  15. Well, I think Horace done a great job changing the Journal cover and the second one he made is really pretty too.

    Hope you have fun with your magazine goodies.

    Thanks for stopping by this week.
    Happy Crafting!
    Sue
    #56

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  16. It's always a treat to see what my favorite bears are up to--well done, Horace!

    Thank you for stopping by this week,
    :)trisha #23

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  17. Good for Horace, huh! and good for you lot for knowing when NOT to question him!! The covers are fab.

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  18. Ah those bears have great personalities and Horace should be proud of his work, it's lovely. Remember, no-one liked VanGogh's work, it takes bear faced courage to be different! Hope you get to enjoy the new goodies, or are they for the bears to have a play with?

    Hugs
    Brenda 5

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  19. I just love the dripped effect. Thanks for visit my blog and leaving a message. I think I'll have to try photos with my Ott lite on. Thanks for sharing your workspace. Hope you have a good week. Hazel WOYWW #8 x

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  20. Beautiful works of art by both of you. You are very talented bears! Thanks for visiting my desk. My cat says hello - he likes snuggling up with my bears. Happy WOYWW! Victoria no.87

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  21. Great work there Horace. I am pleased to report that little blue bear returned home last weekend. He been on a very long sleepover with two little girls named Ella and Phoebe. The rest of the bears were delighted to see him. The girls took little tiger home this week for a sleepover. Happy WOYWW. Anne x #145

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  22. Horace has done a terrific job. The journal covers are fabulous.
    Have a great week.
    Von #45

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  23. Thank you for your comments. Love your blog. Looking at all the food doesn't help my willpower not to eat sweet food. Read all the Angelou books a few years ago. She is an amazing woman.

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  24. Looks like Horace is having a beary good time. Great fun!
    Judy #40

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  25. Both journals look great!
    Happy belated WOYWW!
    Tertia #52

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  26. busy busy busy! Love the journals. Sorry I am so late getting around but it is what it is with family, crafts, etc. time can sometimes become a premium! Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Vickie #68

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