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24 December 2017

Open your Heart


The final word is
Love.


I had to use the inside of the back cover for the last day.


With two small tags in a pocket.


I hope you enjoyed following Advent with me.


Throughout this project I used:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

23 December 2017

Surrounded by Splendour


Today's word is
Glory.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

22 December 2017

Love is just a Word ...


Two pages today, because I used one quotation across both pages,
it makes more sense to see them together.

Yesterday's word was
Word
& today's word is
Messiah.


"Love is just a word ...


until someone comes along & gives it meaning."
Paulo Coelho

Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

20 December 2017

Finding Direction


Today's word is
Star.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

19 December 2017

The Power of Three


Today's word is
Holy.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

18 December 2017

Shine Brightly


Today's word is
Light.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

17 December 2017

Be Joyous


Today's word is
Joy.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

16 December 2017

Be Understanding


Today's word is
Salvation.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

15 December 2017

Acceptance


Today's word is
Gift.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

14 December 2017

Let your Heart Rejoice


Today's word is
Rejoice.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

13 December 2017

Stand Tall


Today's word is
Believe.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

12 December 2017

The Gracious Truth


Today's word is
Grace.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

11 December 2017

Be Free


Today's word is
Redemption.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

10 December 2017

Let Peace fill your Heart


Today's word is
Peace.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

09 December 2017

Everything has a Season


Today's word is
Coming.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

08 December 2017

Quiet Reflection


Today's word is
Reflect.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

07 December 2017

Promises, Promises


Today's word is
Promise.



Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

06 December 2017

It's all in the preparation ...


Today's word is
Prepare.


Throughout this project I am using:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

05 December 2017

Looking Forward


The third word in this challenge is
Expectation.


Throughout this project I will be using the following:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

04 December 2017

Be Still


The second word for this challenge is
Wait.


Throughout this project I will be using the following:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.

The small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

03 December 2017

Hope


The first word in the Advent Words 2017 challenge is
Hope.


Throughout this project I will be using the following:-

Scraps of patterned papers from a
Busy Scrapper's Solution Vintage Papers Kit
by Hot off the Press Inc.

Images taken from an old edition of
together with individual letters to spell out each word.

Word definitions torn from an old English Dictionary.

Printed text
&
Mod Podge.


This small album by 7 Gypsies is approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

02 December 2017

Advent Words 2017

Most of my art projects for 2017 are winding down,
but one last challenge has peaked my interest.

This month, Mary Brack (Found on Brighton) is doing an
Advent Challenge.


I think this is a wonderful way to prepare for the forthcoming season,
to focus on the true meaning of Christmas
& join with other artists at this special time of the year.

You can follow along on Instagram,
just look for
#AdventWords2017
or join her Facebook group
here.

I will be using a small album from 7gypsies.
It's called a Naked Gypsy Wire-O Album
& I have had it for years.


I love the description on the tag.

"THIS WIRE-O ALBUM IS THE REALIZATION OF THE DREAMS
AND HOPES OF A FEW STALWARTS WHO DELIGHT IN THE
MYSTERIES OF WIRE AND BOOK BOARD. THOUGH NAKED,
WITHOUT EMBELLISHMENT OR FLASHY PROTUBERANCES, IT HAS
A CERTAIN SOMETHING THAT SETS IT APART. IT MAY BE THE
HOPE IN IT'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE OR IT'S MODEST BEGINNINGS
ON A PATH TO HIGH ART AND DECORATIVE SPLENDOR. ALL
THINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR THOSE THAT LOVE AND DREAM."

The pages are approx 4½ inches across
& 2½ inches high.

I am planning to use collage,
keeping it plain & simple ...
as an antidote to all that glitter.


ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
FOR THOSE THAT LOVE AND DREAM.