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    The right track

    August 7, 2014 - By 

    A couple days ago I sat down to journal. The train image literally fell into my lap as I bumped a stack of papers while reaching for something else. I often take that as a message. “Use this…you won’t be sorry.”  20140803_6728

    An unexpected thing happened to the bright shiny image as I applied it with liquid matte medium…the image “aged”. I love it when things work out like that!!

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    I went in search of words and “the railroad tracks” were on the second page I picked up. Again…meant to be.

    Last night I was perusing Pinterest and came across this Will Rogers quote:

    Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.

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    kira-kira journal complete

    August 3, 2014 - By 

    A little over a year ago I started work in a new journal. It was a book I’d picked off the free shelf at our local library…which incidentally is closing in a week or so. They’ve built a new building to fit with the character of the historic main street. I’m really excited about the new building but also a little sad. The old location is the library where got my very first library card.

    OK…done waxing nostalgic…on with the original reason for my post. I’m done…completely finished…with my little kira-kira journal. Today, I added my title page….

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    …and gave a little attention to the covers, leaving the original title visible.

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    Here’s a little peek at the pages inside.kira-kira collage

    For me, it’s always nice to put a check mark next to a project as DONE.  What about you…do those UFO’s call to you…finish me…or not really?

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    SOC4: week 6

    July 14, 2014 - By 

    Oh so sad…this is it…The Summer of Color is finished. Thank you, Kristen, for once again bringing us this great summer challenge.

    Behold our last set of colors….IMG_0039Raspberry & Tangerine with a Smudge, Splash or Pop of Lemon

    I immediately thought of a hibiscus. 1hibiscusflowerphotocredit

    My drawing skills aren’t the best but I think given the size and shape this is a pretty good interpretation of one.soc4w6The raspberry color is more pronounced in person…also could be the strong morning sun throwing it off a bit.

    I love it…a nice tropical flower on a cool July day in Minnesota.