A couple of links

I waste spend lots of time surfing the internet and came across Emily's blog: chatting at the sky

Her August 3rd post talked about blogging every day through October and she posted a link to 31 days

So giving my propensity to not finishing stuff will it be sensible for me to sign up? 
Can I blog everyday for 31 days? 
Will anybody read it? 

I've got plenty of time to think about it!
And procrastinate!!
Plus who knows what I'll be doing in October! I have no idea what I'll be doing next week.

Being the Queen of Procrastination and the Queen of Unfinished Projects I was delighted to find this The Finishing Manifesto at Lemon & Raspberry where you can also sign up for 30 days of lists

Of course the issue is: will I finish reading The Finishing Manifesto?

On the beach

 Last week I introduced you to the Heart Journaling weekly challenge that I'm taking part in.   This week's assignment was : 'Create a free-spirit spread (two-pages) using the concept of Sand, Sun, Beach, etc. This could be a tribute page to a past vacation, or some sort of paradise, beach-related.... Use any stamps you want, colors, etc.'

I used gesso for the clouds and then used 3 colours of blue Dylusions spray inks for sky, wiping the ink on with a baby wipe.   I used Golden's Clear Granular Gel mixed with acrylic paint for the sand which I applied with a palette knife.  I used Tim Holtz stamps for the birds and a set of stamps (I don't know the manufacturer's name) for the palm trees and umbrellas.  I added some torn book paper for the waves.

Summer of Color ~ Completed

Oh yes!  I've finished.  I'm not as pleased as I might have been by the cover but then maybe I should have practised printing on canvas before I printed out the cover. 

Unfortunately I didn't spot that there were 2 big black triangles on the back cover until it was printed.

I had hoped it would be brighter but I printed it on cream canvas rather than white so it is more muted.  I inked the rest of the spaces with Distress inks.

Still!  I have completed the 9 tasks set and with my past record of not completing things I am pleased.