Saturday, October 30, 2010

Sunday Weekly Wrap-up/ Month's End


October is coming to a close and as I look back I can see that I am creating more regularly and trying new challenges. Life has a way of getting in the way of having big blocks of time to create, but I try to slip in smaller moments.


Here is a look at some of the projects/challenges I have been working on:


GPP#45 Challenge Back to Back


I have been enjoying these challenges and this month we were to create with the scraped pages we created last month. I used one sheet to create Hallowe'en ATCs.



I hope to do more with this challenge in the coming month.

This has been the most regular challenge. I love photographing skies, flowers, trees and have been doing a lot of this in October. Here are a few of my favourite shots:









I have recently signed up for this free e-course and am enjoying the lessons and the art. Tam gives so much and I love her approach. I am no where near finishing the first week's lessons but here is a glimpse of my unfinished portrait. I am looking forward to working through all the projects.






November 1st begins Art Every Day Month at Creative Every Day. I did the challenge last year and am looking forward to taking part this year.

My goal for this month is to create every day, a minimum of 30 minutes a day.
I love the idea of using a small journal and drawing something every day.

I also hope to work on some of the projects I have begun and not finished.

I will continue to work on my photography, on the TNC - The Happy Book and the many other photo challenges I take part in. I have a number of ATC swaps to complete as well.

ATCs
This month I have done a number of photo swaps, as well as a couple of 1 to 1 swaps which were fun. Here is a swap for :


African animals:


In the style of Picasso:

11 comments:

giddy up said...

Lovely pictures... I too am hoping to be creative everday in November. Will look for your progress with AEDM...

Unknown said...

Wow, amazing you sure have been busy. Great post.

Create With Joy said...

I love your ATCs, especially that Panda! I will be participating as a first timer in AEDM too - look forward to seeing you on the journey!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

michelle ward said...

Bev - thanks for playing along in the crusade. That background used for an atc looks like the perfect choice. Bravo!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you have a lot of great and creative ideas to keep you busy this month. I like the idea of creating 30 minutes for 30 days.
This is my first time participating.
(thanks for the kudos on my Mandala/Altar, much appreciated)
~dawn

Leone said...

Looks like you had a good month. I hope November is even better. Can you believe it's November all ready? This year has just flown by!

Unknown said...

Wow I love yr photos.

Marie Young (Marie Young Creative) said...

Good luck with Art Every Day Month and good luck with the scrapbook!

jgr said...

I like your background, the perfect color for Halloween and great texture!

Anonymous said...

Love the Halloween ATC - the background worked perfectly huh?

E Makes Art said...

Bev, I LOVE your Picasso style ATC, it is fantastic!! I'm so impressed! And I absolutely LOVE the last 2 photos in your photo a day for a year series...that stone wall with the yellow trees, wow!! And that peeling wall...my favorite!!

xoEsther