the documented life project- weekly challenge 4

Welcome to Week 4 of The Documented Life Project!

January 19 Challenge - Write a Secret Message. Paint over all but one key word.

This was a great challenge for me this week. I have had a lot of feelings running through my head that needed to be written down, but not necessarily rehashed every day. Somehow the process of painting over it all helped put it to rest.

Leaving just one encouraging word peeking through turned a discouraging thought encouraging. My key word for this challenge is STRENGTH. A perfect word to pair up with my One Little Word for the year, LOVE. These two words are a written reminder of where I need my focus to be in the coming months. If I remain strong in all things, and love what I do and who I am with, I will have a wonderful year.

I used a book paper collage I created on a trip with my Art to the 5th pals in Grand Cayman last September as the base of my tip in page for this week's challenge. I have been saving it for something special. Since the whole idea for THE DOCUMENTED LIFE PROJECT began to form on that trip, thanks to the ever talented Lorraine Bell, it seemed fitting to add it into my planner for the year.

I added my secret message to the backside of this tip-in collage, stitching on a stamped message telling you where to look on the front of the page.

The bold colors seemed to go hand in hand with my word STRENGTH. I added lots of deli paper shapes, adding pops of color through black washi tape and paint pens. A wheel shaped stamp is the latest addition to my favorite recycled tools in the studio, and is an empty thread spool!

I plan on doing some extra special stuff to the date side of the page this week. I had a pal tell me today that I needed to celebrate myself, (with a big birthday coming up) and so I think I will paint and doodle and ink and stitch away to my hearts content. Maybe I will make everyday a special day this week!

Looking forward to your interpretations of this week's challenge and can't wait to meet you back here next week!

 

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Comments

[Louison]

I love the colors; beautiful!!!

[Sara J]

About ten years ago I learned a VERY important lesson. For our big birthdays - you know, the one's that end in a zero - it's pretty much mandatory to celebrate not just for a day or a month, but the ENTIRE year. It just makes it so much fun. Want to do something special? No problem, it's for your birthday. Want that sewing machine you've been lusting after that makes you feel like an accomplished, big girl quilter, it's for your birthday (I can personally vouch for that one). Well I'm sure you can see the pattern. Celebrate - You Deserve it!!!
And a giant THANK YOU for one of the coolest projects around. I love this week's prompt!!

[Fiona j]

Cotton reel is my favorite mark maker at the moment too

[Sarah Martin]

This is fantastic and as usual, inspiring. I would love to see how you do the calendar side of the spread through out the week! Happy Birthday!

[Irma]

Your page is so vibrant! Tank you for sharing this with us and even a bigger Thank You for having the DLP up and running. This project gives me so much!
Have a lovely and creative sunday - Irma

[Lorraine]

I will never forget that trip, that page, and the blessings of your friendship! Your art makes me smile!

[Rae Missigman]

Thank you so much Louison! xx

[Rae Missigman]

Sweet Sara- this made my day! I will always remember it- a great life lesson! Hugs!

[Rae Missigman]

Thank you sweet Irma! I am really enjoying this project as well - especially "meeting" all these artistic lovely documentors! Thank you for taking to time to read and share! xo

[Rae Missigman]

I am so blessed to call you friend Lorraine. That trip was good for my soul and I will never forget it either. You are such an uplifter of spirits- AND SO TALENTED! Love you pal!

[Rae Missigman]

Thank you Sarah- I will try to post some Calendar side page views soon! xo