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Whatevers #10 or The Herblady

Are you ready for the 9th Whatevers? If you missed what the Whatevers is all about…check it out here.

Click here to see what Cat made out of this photo and which story she tells

Click here to see what Vicki made out of this photo and which story she tells

Here is my twinkling eye- take on it – I think my Whatevers all have a bit of a dark twist to them LOL

The Herblady

There was no doubt, without Hermaline nothing would work in this family. Daughter, grand-daughter and great grand-daughter, all living in her house. The remains of the three husbands…unknown. Behind the glasses were the knowingly eyes. “They are, where they belong!” The herblady she was called by some, Mama by others.

Her Name: Hermaline – Mama (what else ;) ) to Margariete

I played with some Liquitex Professional Spray Paints and Paint Markers and with some Luminarte Silks I just received. Love the way you can add layers.

And here is the photo of this month’s Whatever for you:

Here is how it works if you want to play along:

Vicki, Cat and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you – just right-click on it to safe it to download and show us your version of The Whatevers.
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artwork you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an art journal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us andshow us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate post in the comment section .
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

You can grab the blinkie here if you want to add it to your sidebar

Nat

Whatevers #9 or Having a Ball (nathaliesstudio.com)
The Whatevers #8 or …Take That (nathaliesstudio.com)

Nat

Comments (9)

Jean Marmo

April 15, 2013 at 10:00 pm | #

I look forward to your story every month! Love the layers and colors!

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Riikka

April 15, 2013 at 8:48 pm | #

Oh wow! Really awesome colors and layers! I love them <3 and that picture is hilarious :D

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M. Carmen - Cuchy

April 15, 2013 at 8:33 pm | #

HAHAHAHAH the photo is terrific!!! and the husbands… who needs them?

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Vicki Dunn Chrisman

April 15, 2013 at 8:32 pm | #

wow! Great COLOR and design ..as always! As for their husbands??? I’m worried!

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cmscanlon

April 15, 2013 at 7:22 pm | #

Seriously LOVE LOVE all the color — dark — definitely NOT! But, where are the husbands anyway??

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Laura S

April 15, 2013 at 2:41 pm | #

Nathalie, Spring has definatly not sprung in Germany yet. Dark mystery, very dark. I want more…..Lol.

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Sue Clarke

April 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm | #

Just printed this photo out to play along. Something about it caught my eye.

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Sue Clarke

April 15, 2013 at 12:59 pm | #

Nat, your dark twists amuse me greatly. The husbands are where they belong…bwaaah.
Love the whatevers posts!

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Milagros

April 15, 2013 at 12:24 pm | #

Beautiful site and beautiful story! Very interesting what adding layers with luminarte. I’m finishing page 9, the climb tomorrow. Hugs

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Breathe in the Chaos or..From Quote to Artjournal

Art Journal Liquitex Professional Spraypaints Mixed Media Visual Arts

I know I showed the quote before…but I want to show it to you again, now used in an art journal page.

Other than that this quote needs to be my constant reminder right now- LOL – I guess I should turn it into an art journal page too.

What quote should you use as a note to yourself right now?

Huge hugs and have an amazing day

Nat

Space Age Bachelor Pad or…Art Journal Page (nathaliesstudio.com)
Only One Page or…Viva Las Vegas Stamps (nathaliesstudio.com)

Nat

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Enikö

May 1, 2013 at 5:39 am | #

“The only way to it, is through it!” or “A goal is a dream with a deadline”

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cal8007

April 14, 2013 at 6:36 am | #

I’m speechless, too late at night, but I did love your pages and the quote!!

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Rhonda H (rhoz)

April 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm | #

What a great quote and amazing colors on that journal page!

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Kathy P

April 11, 2013 at 5:36 pm | #

Great pages and quote, Nat!
Mine would be: “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun!”

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marjiekemper

April 11, 2013 at 5:13 pm | #

Ohhhmmmmm… I like your quote a lot! You’ve been so busy… just had a peek around and can’t get over all the traveling and classes. Hope all’s well. Breathe!

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Anne Kristin Tandberg

April 11, 2013 at 4:00 pm | #

If the item doesn´t multiply, smell, catch on fire or block the refrigerator door, let it be!

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muriel

April 11, 2013 at 2:23 pm | #

“Act as if it were impossible to fail.” It is the one I need repeating most these days.

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- Enikö
  
  May 1, 2013 at 5:40 am | #
  
  That’s a great one, Muriel!
  
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Sue Clarke

April 11, 2013 at 12:57 pm | #

You are what you eat Sue.

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Nurse Ratchet

April 11, 2013 at 11:52 am | #

I am needing the Breath in the Chaos mantra…my mind is usually open!!!!,

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Laura S

April 11, 2013 at 7:21 am | #

“Laura, Get off the Computer and go to bed!” Lol

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Only One Page or…Viva Las Vegas Stamps

Art Journal Derwent Artbars Derwent Inktense Blocks Ranger Distress Paint Stamps

Here is my second project as a guest designer for Viva Las Vegas Stamps. I created an Art Journal Page

I totally fell in love with the Map Background stamp and when I created a transfer of a photo of Yosemite I thought that the Map Background would fit perfectly to the theme and that the roads itself would make perfect connections with the branches that transferred. I used the Bird Head to make connections and also because it had the same visual map feel to me.

I stamped with black Ranger Distress Paint which generated a nice resist to the Watercolor and the Derwent Artbars and Inktense Blocks I used over it.

Other Supplies Used: Liquitex Gel Medium, Liquitex Acrylic Ink, Deli Paper, Ranger Distress Paint, Derwent Artbars, Derwent Inktense Blocks, Schmincke Watercolors, Graphite Marker, Prima Canvas Letters, Markers

Have a wonderful day

nat

n*Lab Tales – Today featuring Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paints (nathaliesstudio.com)
It Made Sense to Her…Art Journal (nathaliesstudio.com)
Space Age Bachelor Pad or…Art Journal Page (nathaliesstudio.com)

Nat

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rondapalazzari

April 2, 2013 at 7:42 pm | #

This is such a beautiful piece Nat. I really love the colors!

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Wilma

March 31, 2013 at 6:11 pm | #

Eine tolle Seite, und das Motto ist mir auf den Leib geschrieben. Es wird bestimmt noch mal irgendwo verwendet werden. Ich hoffe, Du hattest eines schönen Ostertag.
LG Wilma

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Tari E.

March 31, 2013 at 2:10 pm | #

Did you get bird stamp from stamp store in Vegas? Love your work…thanks for sharing.

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  March 31, 2013 at 2:11 pm | #
  
  yes – as you can see if you click on the link for the bird ;) Thanks
  
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Jim

March 31, 2013 at 12:10 pm | #

when does the IBA end in Hamburg end?

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  March 31, 2013 at 2:11 pm | #
  
  How about google Mr. Kalbach? LOL – love ya
  
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mjmarmo

March 30, 2013 at 10:06 pm | #

This is so cool! Love the background!

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Sue Clarke

March 30, 2013 at 9:03 pm | #

Nice journal page. I so wish that I could travel more. When I do travel I enjoy it and also am amused at just how similar the places that I travel to are to each other. I just need to travel across the big pond!

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Birgit Kunte

March 30, 2013 at 8:28 pm | #

Wow, das sieht klasse aus, love den Background-Stempel. Ich wünsch dir und deinen Lieben frohe Ostern, liebe Grüße Birgit

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  March 31, 2013 at 12:27 pm | #
  
  Danke schön :) Auch Dir und Deinen LIebsten ein schönes Osterfest! Sei gedrückt, Nat
  
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Kathy P

March 30, 2013 at 4:43 pm | #

Awesome! Going to look at that stamp now! Love the map look….perfect for travel pages! You really make me want to play with paints and inks!

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Carole

March 30, 2013 at 3:28 pm | #

Oooh Nat, I love what you created. Totally awesome my friend, you are such an inspiration! I miss the Creative Jump Start classes and hope you will do it again. Hugs, Carole

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rains

March 30, 2013 at 3:05 pm | #

You stamped the map with distress paints?! Wow. There is so much detail for it being paint. And I love the transfer.

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Nurse Ratchet

March 30, 2013 at 1:36 pm | #

Fab, Nat!! That stamp is very versatile!, I have looked at your amazing work for a few minutes now appreciating the choices of colour, product and techniques. You have inspired me to get out that transfer paper I bought over a year ago and USE some of my hoard!!

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I have no time to be creative …or…Boredom Creativity

Art Journal Creativity Digital Art

Something I hear often is that people say they have no time to be creative. “I wish I had as much time as you to be creative” …Really? Mhhh …ok- well…I am also doing this as my living…so I have to constantly actually make time to be creative. That is another argument though. I say there is always time for creativity if you really want to be creative.

(above: boredom time at doctor’s waiting room…view out of the window…kind of ;) )

There is lot’s of times where I die of boredom…waiting at the doctor, waiting at the airport, waiting for the movie to continue during the advertisement block, maybe even during the movie, my traveling time, commuting time, being on hold on the phone…gosh there are so many examples…everybody has such boredom times. I figured these times are PERFECT times to be creative! I take out my art journal or my iPad and just play drawing and painting. It is my Boredom Creativity.

(above: boredom time in plane…actually there is nothing more boring when the blue and grey lufthansa interior in the airplane…unless you start playing with it painting)

Am I good at drawing? NO I am not.

Do I care? No I am not.

Do I enjoy playing around? Yes I do.

Do I learn stuff while doing this? Yes I do.

Do I make the best out of my time to be creative? Yes I am.

How do you spent Boredom Times?

huge hugs

nat

Nat

Comments (11)

cal8007

March 26, 2013 at 4:22 am | #

I read my book, or draw zentangles. Makes take go by so fast!

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Sue Clarke

March 26, 2013 at 1:50 am | #

I always have a book with me and a notebook and pen, The notebook and pen have saved major boredom when James and I are at appts. or having long meals in restaurants with the rest of the family.

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Jeanette Nyström (Jeany)

March 25, 2013 at 8:50 pm | #

Love your “boredom art”. You got me inspired to always have a sketchbook in hand. Thanks for sharing! I also think that it´s always time to be creative. You find time if you really want to do it. It´s like breathing!

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muriel

March 25, 2013 at 5:58 pm | #

Hello! I love your Lufthansa interior. I also have boredom time in waiting-rooms so, I always take an art book with me when I go to the doctor or such places. Some meetings at work are boring too and there, I doodle on whatever comes under my hand. It often draws my coworkers’ attention and it sometimes ends in me lending them books about doodling or mixed media.

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rains

March 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm | #

I really like that Lufthansa drawing especially!
I go to youtube, to art tutorials. But I want to start picking up my sketch book instead.

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Susan

March 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm | #

Lovely boredom pieces. hihihi. Sometimes there the best. Last I made some time to create and….yes no inspriration ….hello youtube. othertimes it just comes to you. I also always have a sketch book with me.

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mjmarmo

March 25, 2013 at 12:19 pm | #

Great idea! I need to be prepared for this!

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Francine Clouden (@FrancineClouden)

March 25, 2013 at 11:19 am | #

This is awesome Nathalie! I definitely agree that we need to make time to be creative or use our time more effectively. I will usually read a book during times like these, but I like the idea of sketching or doodling (both of which I am bad at incidentally). i think so many people would just jump on their Smart Phones and surf the web or play games, when this is a great time to play creatively!

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Sue

March 25, 2013 at 10:29 am | #

I spend my boredom times thinking out the next project/ day dreaming
because when you craft for a living it is very difficult to turn your mojo on and off at will. The ideas always hit when you haven’t the time and when you have a deadline well…….

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Michelle Guest

March 25, 2013 at 8:06 am | #

Reading (if i have a book), doodling or making lists… If im sitting in my car waiting i clean out all the junk that gets stashed or left in the car…

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Scrapmates

March 25, 2013 at 7:49 am | #

Amazing,y inspiring Nat

Sent from my iPad

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Space Age Bachelor Pad or…Art Journal Page

Art Journal Mixed Media

This is what happens when you sit in your mid century style (or in normal words: 50s influenced living room) listening to Esquivel while sketching in your Art Journal

I played with my Derwent Inktense Blocks to try some things with them and I used all colors in my 24 set…can you tell? LOL

No other substances were involved…promised ;)

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kokcVklxsFU]

Have an amazing day :)

Nat

Comments (14)

cal8007

March 11, 2013 at 3:42 am | #

Oh, I got a little sidetracked!! I forgot to mention that I love your art and I love the inktense sticks; just saving up to get me the 24 colors and play!

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cal8007

March 11, 2013 at 3:40 am | #

Ha, I kept waiting to see you making your project, and waited, and waited, then It dawned on me that you were writing about Esquivel’s music, and had posted the music by itself. I am very familiar with that song too, just as Carmen (Cuchy) remembers. Those songs, written by Manzanero, were my favorite. I was a teenager and a romantic so it brought back very nice memories of my life living in Mexico in the 60’s.

Hugs, Carmen Alicia Lucero (Licha)

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Gunvor

February 27, 2013 at 6:22 am | #

Lovely art work! The colours are so vibrant.

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Gerd Andersson

February 26, 2013 at 9:59 am | #

Fabulous! While I’m not recognicing the music, I can relate to the pattern as it reminds me of my very first self-made dress.

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Marjie Kemper

February 25, 2013 at 9:35 pm | #

Vavavooom! This is awesome – everywhere I look I see something new. Very cool, Nat!

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Laura

February 25, 2013 at 8:15 pm | #

Beautifully colourfully wonderful!

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samara

February 25, 2013 at 6:56 pm | #

Natalie: This may be one of my most fav. pages! it is absolutely awesome. The colors and shapes are incredible. I can see each and every one as an entire page. It could be stared at for ages and ages. Speaking of The Bachelor….tonight is the night I think!!!! Can’t wait…. hee hee

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M. Carmen - Cuchy

February 25, 2013 at 6:18 pm | #

WOW this is one of your most colourful artwork. I love how it turned out. Beautiful.
By the way. you know the original “Esta tarde vi llover” song is from mexican Armando Manzanero. It is a beautiful bolero. Nothing to do with this funny version :) which I also like and had never listen to. (He is the same artist as in CJS teaser video, right?)

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm | #
  
  Hi Cuchy- yes – is the same artist as from the CJS teaser video. I need to record the album for you- I think you will like it and probably you can tell me a lot about the original references.
  
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Kathy P

February 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm | #

Love it, Nat! You always inspire!

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Sue Clarke

February 25, 2013 at 3:11 pm | #

Never heard that song…the art journal page goes with it perfectly some how. Looks like you had a great time with the bright colors!

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rains

February 25, 2013 at 3:04 pm | #

: ) I love the fifties style. I’d never heard this music. I just saw “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” again and it reminds me of some of the music in that. It does not look like you used all the colors, which is quite amazing! I like the page a lot.

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mjmarmo

February 25, 2013 at 1:35 pm | #

Wow- so cool!

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muriel

February 25, 2013 at 9:11 am | #

Wow! I love it, so bright and dynamic! And since I was the lucky winner of Derwent Intense Blocks thanks to you, I’m going to try this today. Thanks for the inspiration.

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It Made Sense to Her…Art Journal

Acrylic paint Derwent Artbars Paint Posca Markers Ranger Dylusions Stamps

Carelessness responsibility

continued considered

in worker indication

such managerial of much

to be an errors too

for a may be.

Supplies: PanPastel, Ranger Dylusions, Ranger Distress Paints, Derwent Artbars, Derwent Sketching Pencils, Posca Markers, Prima Engraver Collection Paper, Louise Nelson Stamp, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Alphas, old book and magazine snippets.

Wishing you a wonderful creative day!

Nat

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Gunvor

February 24, 2013 at 5:48 pm | #

Love the colours and the composition

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Barb

February 24, 2013 at 2:09 pm | #

Awesome colurs. Love her outfit. At least the words make sense to you and to whoever they are aimed towards!!!

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pearlmaple

February 24, 2013 at 6:36 am | #

luscious layers of happy colours, art journals are a great place for exploring

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Sue Clarke

February 24, 2013 at 12:50 am | #

Love the colors and the feathers.

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Robyn W

February 24, 2013 at 12:47 am | #

hmmm….reading your words, I immediately thought…please explain :)
then i read your title….hope you are ok ????

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 24, 2013 at 12:21 pm | #
  
  LOL- totally ok ;) No worries Robyn. It is as the title says and it is a little play with collage.
  
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hollysimoni

February 23, 2013 at 4:22 pm | #

Love this Nat! lots of great layers and colors.

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mjmarmo

February 23, 2013 at 4:06 pm | #

Gorgeous colors!~

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Clare

February 23, 2013 at 8:39 am | #

fab, i really love the background. x

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Enough Feathers Lost – Art Journal Page

Art Journal Birds Bath Derwent Derwent Artbars Feather Liquitex Heavy Body Paint Louise Nelson

I got these amazing self carved feather stamps and stencils by the super talented Louise Nelson at CHA. Love her so much for this present and I am playing with them ever since like a happy little kid :)

Enough Feathers Lost – Time to Take a Birds Bath . You always get your feathers ruffled in different stages of your life, right, but there is a point where you have to say ….and move on. chirp chirp ;)

Playing with Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Paints, Derwent Artbars . I also put a bird on it …now it is trendy- LOL

I am still in Love with feathers. I just asked on Twitter a couple of days ago though which of the trends in craft/home decor and fashion you are tired of seeing?

For me it would be Washi Tape, Chevron and Sandal-Roman-Ancle Boots (if you love any of the three- please please don’t take it personally- when you use it, decorate it or wear it – I am sure it is awesome – take the statement as a tongue in cheek comment ;) !)

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

New Adventures – ArtJournal Page (nathaliesstudio.com)

Nat

Comments (27)

cal8007

March 11, 2013 at 4:04 am | #

I took a stamp making class with Julie Fei-Fan Blazzer, but I need lots and lots more practice! I’m having fun making the simple one now it’s time to try the more difficutlt ones.

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Carrie

February 18, 2013 at 6:40 pm | #

Ooh this is beautiful, and I love your new feather stamps! I’m a big fan of feathers and birds. I guess I’m trendy too ;) But I find them perfect for Spring. I totally agree with you about washi tape and chevrons, though!

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Lisa Flaherty

February 18, 2013 at 5:19 pm | #

Beautiful spread, Nat! The colors and the layering, and the stamps are gorgeous! What a lovely gift from the lovely Louise! The water spilling over the birdbaths is dreamy. Love it! Had to chuckle at “I put a bird on it…now it’s trendy!” Thumbs up for Portlandia!

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Michelle - Everything Scrapbook & Stamps, Florida

February 18, 2013 at 1:58 pm | #

Love the layout, Greens and Blues are my favorite colors, (according to Nancy). I am over Owls, even though people come in to the store every week and ask for them :)

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 3:46 pm | #
  
  LOL I know…actually Nancy would tell you that I made this artjournal page especially for you ;) As far as the owls go….yeahhhh – I still kind of like them…but I never really used them
  
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Jocelyn Turner

February 18, 2013 at 11:55 am | #

Love these feathers and colours are amazing!

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loolabelle

February 18, 2013 at 5:47 am | #

Oooh Nat I so so love what you have created with the stamps and mask :) thank you so much!!!!! xxx and a big squisshy aussie hug!

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Kathy P

February 18, 2013 at 12:54 am | #

This is beautiful, Nat! Love the feathers, and the cute bird just finishes it! I don’t like the sheerness of the washi…you can’t put it over anything with a pattern. And I am totally over plastic journaling spots and calendars.

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Sue Clarke

February 18, 2013 at 12:49 am | #

Ahh, the greens that I’ve come to expect from you Nat. Nice LO.
I am still loving washi tape so I won’t take it personally.

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:38 am | #
  
  Puuhhh- glad you don’t ;)
  
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rains

February 17, 2013 at 8:20 pm | #

The first thing I thought of when I saw your beautiful layout was real birds losing their feathers as they hit my studio windows! I love having so many windows but that is the bad side. I need to get my kids to make more window gel designs to protect them.

I am sick of seeing chevron and yet really love the chunky chevron stencil and want it. So depends on the chevron. Hate those sandals. And don’t get me started on super low riding jeans…

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:38 am | #
  
  Oh no- those poor birds! LOL- yes more gel designs ;)
  
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SusanJane

February 17, 2013 at 6:20 pm | #

Washi tape? I am not ready to let go of that one, yet. I was tired of “collage” rubber stamps after the first few but I do dislike them now. I can’t imagine spending full price for a stamp that is so complex and unchangeable.

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:37 am | #
  
  LOL- I just put my one collage rubber stamp out for a flea market- I just never got to enjoy them…
  
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Kathy Gledsdale

February 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm | #

Really lovely!

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Nurse Ratchet

February 17, 2013 at 3:51 pm | #

Love this ,Nat!! Wore those ankle boots, oh and Go Go boots too….bell bottoms twice in a lifetime..didn’t wear a bra for a bit….had Twiggy eye lashes.. Wow I am an old girl!!! ..just got a few Washi tapes….have nothing chevron except some paper in a pack!! Only injustice ruffles my feathers now!!

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:29 am | #
  
  You could do anything- I will still love you ;))))
  
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  - Nurse Ratchet
    
    February 18, 2013 at 4:00 pm | #
    
    Ditto…my sweet little German lady!!!!! :o)
    
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Jean Marmo

February 17, 2013 at 3:27 pm | #

Oh – I love this!

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Susan

February 17, 2013 at 1:12 pm | #

Haha, Oh I like your posts. Hihi. I’ve never liked the Sandal-Roman thingies. Probably because I don’t like my toes. But I’m still very much in love with my Washi Tapes. Althought I like to make them myself too.
I love the featherstamp and the page you made with it. The little birdie is the cherrie on top :)

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Maaike

February 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm | #

looks amazing Nathalie!!!

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Gunvor

February 17, 2013 at 11:31 am | #

Lovely pages!
I dont like the Sandal-Roman-Ancle Boots now, and I didn’t like them in the 70s either (yes, I’m sooooo old!), chevrons have never been a favourite but I only just discovered how to use tha washi (thanks to CJS) so I’ll give it a chance

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:28 am | #
  
  Washi tape is cool – I won’t deny it- it is just pretty crazy that it is like EVERYwhere now ;) I am guilty myself of having piles of roles ;)
  
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Laura S

February 17, 2013 at 7:21 am | #

Hate those sandles, but I have ugly ankles. Lol. Love the Chevron, though. You can play with so many colors to get so many different styles and it looks cool on a wall or furniture. Washi tape is over rated and overpriced. 2 out of 3 aint bad. :) Lov ya lots, Nat! And Love your feather art. Very cool.

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 18, 2013 at 11:27 am | #
  
  LOL- it is not that I do not see the cool things you can do with Chevron…it is just Tooooo much- LOL
  
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Michelle Guest

February 17, 2013 at 6:37 am | #

Oh my! I didn’t know about artbars… Just watched a u-tube video about them. I think I need some to play with.

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Beatriz Helton

February 17, 2013 at 6:16 am | #

I don’t like the Sandal-Roman-Ancle Boots either, am glad to know I’m not the only one : )

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Note To Self: Make Time for Art

Art Journal art journal techniques Spray Paints

Definitely something I want to follow through with this year! It is the WHY of all I do and I need to make time for it :)

I used some of Mary Beth Shaw’s Stencil Girl Designs– so love them. They are really cool Stencils. I also used Maya Road Maya Mists, Ranger Dylusions, Liquitex Professional Spraypaints, Ranger’s Distress Inks, Liquitex Acrylic Inks, Letter Stencil, old book paper, Posca Markers, Ranger Glossy Accents

Can you tell I had a fun time in my student? LOL

What is your Note to Yourself today?

have a wonderful day

hugs

Nat

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Lisa Flaherty

February 12, 2013 at 5:32 pm | #

Love the bold color and the message here, Nat. Also, the glossy accents on the clock looks cool! Today my Note to Self is: This is MY life!

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lacyquilter

February 12, 2013 at 3:03 pm | #

This is a fabulous spread.

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mjmarmo

February 12, 2013 at 12:57 am | #

That is a good motto! Beautiful page!

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Carrie

February 11, 2013 at 11:46 pm | #

LOVE! I think we all need this reminder sometimes. I know I’ve been working hard on it. I love your fun bold hot pink here. And the Stencil Girl stencils are awesome! They really do have some great ones. I like what you did with them.

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Riikka

February 11, 2013 at 10:19 pm | #

I love love love that background with all the great layers!

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Jessica

February 11, 2013 at 8:32 pm | #

Very nice page, and so a true message in it.

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Enikö

February 11, 2013 at 7:43 pm | #

Note to myself: Keep your eye on the Prize!
Great page…cool stencils! Love the colors!

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rains

February 11, 2013 at 3:01 pm | #

My note to myself is to keep to my commitment to only go to the few mandatory blogs I have to see every morning (yours and Julie’s), check my email and get off the computer! I unsubscribed from everything (art stores, art deals, other blogs) on my email that could pull me into wanting more stuff. It will all still be there after I take this loong break. : ) More time to create!

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petyvic

February 11, 2013 at 2:31 pm | #

My note for today: continue hard; dont stop!

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muriel

February 11, 2013 at 2:09 pm | #

The colours are great! And I love this clock. My note for today is: breathe.

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Sue Clarke

February 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm | #

Beautiful Nat. You’ve been using more reds and oranges lately and showing us less blues and greens (interesting to me). My note to self is to do my back exercises daily.

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Susan

February 11, 2013 at 12:49 pm | #

Nice page! I like the snippers of bookpaper. My note for today: take easy and get better!

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Melanie

February 11, 2013 at 9:49 am | #

Love youre page. And my note to myself today is: enjoy the sunny weather.
Liefs, Melanie

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 11, 2013 at 9:49 am | #
  
  ahhhhh – it is sunny here too right now :) have a gorgeous day ;) nat
  
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My Garden – ArtJournal Page

Some things you realize only after a while. One of the awesome things when you are your own gardener is that you can decide which flowers and plants grow in your garden and you can weed out the rest. Sounds so clear right? But sometimes you need to remind yourself about this 101 of gardening ;)

I had a lot of fun with this page – doing layer over layer.

I used Ranger Dylusion Spraypaints, Maya Road Maya Mists, Liquitex Professional Spraypaints, Liquitex Acrylic Ink, Julie Fei Fan Balzer Crafter’s Workshop Stencil, Letter Stencil, old bookpaper, posca marker, white Signo pen, tissue paper

Wishing you a flowery day :)

Nat

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Carrie

February 11, 2013 at 11:44 pm | #

I love this! It’s true of your studio and home, too. Easy to get bogged down in too much stuff, but we’re free to “weed” our collections and make room for new growth!

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Merilee

February 11, 2013 at 3:33 am | #

Your spirit comes through everything you do. Love it!

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Greta Gubbins

February 10, 2013 at 3:29 pm | #

I love the way you layer with the stencils. So many ways to play! I can’t wait to find all the new CHA 2013 releases.

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Maura

February 10, 2013 at 1:38 am | #

Nice! Great colors!

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Kathy P

February 9, 2013 at 5:52 pm | #

Love it! I just got my pan pastels, acrylic inks and art bars….and there is snow on the ground, so I hope to play today!

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Sue Clarke

February 9, 2013 at 5:49 pm | #

Nice colors on this one but I won’t be getting a flowery day Nat. How about 2 feet of snow! Keep crafting!

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 10, 2013 at 1:05 pm | #
  
  yikes- it looks sure bad on the news- hope you are safe and sound!
  
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Cyndi

February 9, 2013 at 5:03 pm | #

Oh! Love!

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Dara Lynn

February 9, 2013 at 3:39 pm | #

Looove!!

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Jackie

February 9, 2013 at 3:07 pm | #

very cool Nat! “)

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Susan

February 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm | #

Beautifull! Love the coloring

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mjmarmo

February 9, 2013 at 1:31 pm | #

Love the leaves in this@ That was such a cool mask!

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Lucille Shabbyness

February 9, 2013 at 9:40 am | #

How lovely (with correct data)

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Lucille Shabbyness

February 9, 2013 at 9:39 am | #

How lovely!!!!!

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Gunvor

February 9, 2013 at 9:20 am | #

Awesome art work! I have many things on my wish list after CJS but my prio 1 after seeing this is to find out how to get hold of some of Julie Fei Fan Balzer’s stencils

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- Nathalie Kalbach
  
  February 10, 2013 at 1:06 pm | #
  
  Gunvor – I am sure some of the swedish stores carry her stencils. I think I saw them in some of the stores already when I taught in Järfälla last year. As for the very new ones, they were just released at CHA- it always takes a little bit then after they hit the stores after a convention.
  
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