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Wednesday 3 August 2011

Off on holiday




Tomorrow I'll be off to Ireland for 2 and a half weeks. I probably won't have much access to the internet.
Every year I toss about what and how much in the way of art materials to take. Usually I play in a journal. This year I thought I'd make my own Smash book, just to see whether I like using that sort of thing.(They seem to be very popular right now).The plan is just to use "finds" i.e. tickets etc and scraps. I made different sections for my smash book, one for notes, one for ideas, one for things to keep. one for sketches and a few more including a "random" one for anything else. I had great fun making my book with may different kinds and types of paper, a load of pockets and spaces for tags and things to stick in of course.
Here is the cover. The image I could not resist using is a freebie from my wonderful friend Terri, you can find her website here.
See you all when I get back on the 22nd.

14 comments:

  1. Absolutely love the cover. Have a great holiday.

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  2. What a great idea and the cover is gorgeous. Love the colours and the pretty embellies.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  3. Ooops, forgot to say have a lovely holiday. Lesley Xx

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  4. Oh what a lovely idea and gorgeous design. I love them.

    Have a lovely holiday my sweet friend.

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  5. loving that cover!
    Have a wonderful 2 week holiday x

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  6. WOW! It`s amazing!
    Have a lovely holiday :)

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  7. Fabulous art journal Astrid, love this BIG time, enjoy your break.

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  8. Oh my gosh, how totally awesome!! LOVE your smash book cover, it's too beautiful for words, so here are my standing ovations for you :) BRAVO!!
    hugs, smiles and applause,
    Linda

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  9. Have a great holiday Astrid. Loving your book cover. Have never heard of a Smash book, sounds like a great book for your holiday journalling. Annette x

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  10. I hope you come back with your smash book (whatever that is) full of ideas, sketches, collages... Have a great vacation.

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  11. Astrid, have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to see what you put into your journal.

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  12. WOW OH WOW !!!!!! this is awesome .. i love every piece of it ... amazing Astrid ... hsve a wonderful holiday and come back refreshed and relaxed .. hugz x

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  13. Your Smash Book is really great, dear Astrid! Fantastic artwork! Congratulations!

    I wish you a pleasant stay in Ireland. Come back healthy
    Hugs
    MARTINA

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