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Whatevers #11 or Times Are Changing

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

This photo is actually indeed a family photo and I even know who those people are…but I do not know the story behind the photo …so..well…I gave it out to see what everyone comes up with as a story ;)

Times Are Changing

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Grandfather was always non approving. Him and grandma had just no patience for the young people. “Too young and full of nonsense”. But grandpa was loosing his fearful influence – Matthias and George didn’t care that he thought the new car was a useless purchase. Their business thrived. So clowning around with the bottle of wine at the family shoot was just their way showing grandpa that his say was over.

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Their names: Matthias and Georg – Wilhelms grandsons

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I played with my new Oldtimer Stencil :) and Spraypaints and Markers.

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

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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

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Comments (7)

  • Milagros

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    My page is finished, y ut in the link.
    Hughs

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  • Milagros

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    I love it, precious page!! and vibrant colours. Hugs

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  • ziro1970

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    This is awesome Nat! I just love the vibrant blue colour in contrast to the old black and white photo!

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  • NY

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    Great concept and design!

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  • Vicki Dunn Chrisman

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    hahahah love it Nat! I have been waiting for this photo. I just think everything about it is so fun! Your layout techniques and colors used… amazing as always!!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Nat, I love how you incorporated the Old Timer stencil. This reminds me that I din’t do my LO from the last Whatevers. Oh no. There are so many wonderful and scandalous stories to make with this new photo.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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



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Comments (9)

  • Jean Marmo

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

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  • Riikka

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

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  • M. Carmen - Cuchy

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

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  • Vicki Dunn Chrisman

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

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  • cmscanlon

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

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  • Laura S

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

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  • Sue Clarke

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

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  • Sue Clarke

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

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  • Milagros

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    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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Whatevers #9 or Having a Ball

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 take on it

Having a Ball

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Nobody ever knew what Margriete was doing behind her closed studio door. All she would ever reveal was that she was having a ball.

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Her Name: Margariete – sister of Marco

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I wanted to play with something totally different – and I had sooo much fun – I can’t even tell you :) Putting this old Sachertorte box to a whole new thing together was just cool. I am not so much about assemblage usually and I am having a hard time working in with boxes…but this was different. There is so much I used- but probably is only making sense to me …and Margariete ;) Paperclay, wire, tissue paper, scraps of technique papers, spray paints, found objects, …

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the canvas on the wall is a miniature of my “Free Your Creativity Canvas” and I made the lightbulbs on the left with resin and Amazing Mold Putty. I posted a tutorial on how to work with it a couple days ago.

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Here is the original of the canvas which I taught many times in Australia, the U.S., Canada and many other countries- still one of my faves :)

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I love playing with our whatevers- it is such a great way to just let the phantasy carry your creativity :)

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

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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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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

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Comments (10)

  • vickichrisman

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    I love it! Hey.. we both did something really different this month. funny! This is an amazing piece Nat… very cool!

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  • mjmarmo

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    How clever! I love all the details!

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  • Pearl Maple

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    Great assemblage for your story, she looks like a fun personality

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  • Riikka

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    Really amazing! Love the idea and the finished project!

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  • Catherine Scanlon

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    OH MY, I love the way you created this box — so very cool! Is it a candy box?? I couldn’t tell. I think maybe Cordelia is going to have something to do with your poison next month, he he he lol!

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  • Deborah Pierro

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    Your whatevers assemblage is really good, Nathalie. I’d like to see more assemblages from you, but all of your art is great!

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  • Gunvor

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    It’s awesome! But what about the poison? ;)

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      hehehe- Gunvor…who knows the poison might come up in a later whatever again ;)

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Margariete looks like she is having a blast. I wonder about the mystery of the poison that she stores in her closed studio door. Are you trying to tell us something Nat? LOL

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      LOL- maybe the poison will be part of a different Whatever ;)

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The Whatevers #8 or …Take That

Are you ready for the 8th Whatevers?  Last month the three of us weren’t able to pull it off with so much stuff around CHA and Creative JumpStart on our plates. But well…it just means we play a month longer ;)

If you missed the 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 take on it

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Yes, he was annoyed. Just because he was German he wasn’t stupid. He would build the biggest barrel filled with beer and they’d like him.

Martin surely was grumpy.

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Martin – brother of Wilhelm

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I wanted a little bit of an industrial, rost, patina look. Not my usual pick of colors, but this was a good opportunity to do something out of my usual  color zone. I used mostly Ranger Distress Paints, Dylusions and Wendy Vecchi’s Embossing Pastes

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And here is the photo for you:

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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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:


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Comments (14)

  • pearlmaple

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    great story to go with a fun photo, that is one really huge barrell

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  • Lisa Flaherty

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    The coppery color is wonderful! I like how you added to the canvas lettering. But, my favorite thing is your take on the photo and your awesome sense of humor! Cracking up!!

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  • Vicki Dunn Chrisman

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    ahahhahah FUNNY! I love this … I LOVE the orange in this! “Who’s laughing now.. take that!” lol… you crack me up!!!

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  • Nurse Ratchet

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    Enjoying you post after a long work week and sipping on my beer!!

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  • KimMJ

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    LOL Nat that is just too cute! Hope he does not forget the pretzels ;) Thanx for sharing and for the inspiration! :)

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  • Catherine Scanlon

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    I LOVE it — poor Martin! I think this is a good color palette for you — it is stunning!

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  • Carrie

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    LoL I think this is my favorite of your Whatevers so far! The enormous barrel cracks me up, and so does the sentiment of “take that!”

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  • annie!

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    This sounds like so much fun! When I get moved, I’ll join in!

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  • andrenesmith

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    Beautiful page and love your story!!

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  • Pam in New Jersey

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    This reminds me of the lyrics to a song: Roll out the barrel and we’ll have a barrel of fun!

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  • Milagros

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    Beautiful page Nath!! I like the colors you are using for these page . A good history around this photo. Hugs

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Love the way the hand on the right draws me in. The colors are perfect too.

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    • petyvic

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      I love these ideas! Something new and outstanding ! xoxoxo

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The Whatevers #7…or If Father Knew…

Are you ready for the 6th Whatevers? If you missed the 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 take on it

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Heinrich felt really uneasy! When he was asked to play a little role in a gangster movie, he had no idea how close this role would reflect his nightly life. All the scenes bringing alcohol over the State Boarder from Canada…and it didn’t help that in the movie he would get shot….If father knew….

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His Name: Heinrich – son to Wilhelm

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I used some scraps of hoarded Danyeela Paper, some film stripes by Tim Holtz and painted over it with a glaze made out of Gel Medium and Liquitex Acrylic Inks. I cut out the stars from my old line eMOTions and painted them from behind with yellow acrylic paint.

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I also painted the photo with Liquitex Acrylic Inks.

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And here is the photo for you:

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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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

Huge hugs

Nat

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  • Milagros

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    I really enjoyed your narrative and how it has developed techniques for this product, love the colors you’ve used. I left in my link link but not out.
    hugs

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  • marjiekemper

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    Looks great! Love your story, and how you used the filmstrips on this cool page. Wishing you the happiest of holidays with your honey. Saw your tree post and just did a big catchup. Your ornaments have great stories!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    eMOTions…still have some stored away!

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  • Catherine

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    I love this — the colors are so vibrant and lovely so Nat! This is a great page and I love the gangsta car ;-) GREAT story!

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  • vickichrisman

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    Yeee Hawww… love love love as always! The story and the page! Funny… gangster movie. lol.

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  • Pam in New Jersey

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    Nat, Love the flashy red car.

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  • Martha Richardson

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    LOL…gangster movie! I now have to complete 5, 6 & 7 for The Whatevers but I will do it!

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The Whatevers #6 – or We Did It

Are you ready for the 6th Whatevers? If you missed the 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 take on it

Virginia, mary and Frances could hardly contain themselves on the photo, but they knew Myrtle would get it if the photo would just state “We did it”. This was the boldest action that they as Suffragettes ever decided to do and the most dangerous and secret one too. No one but the women would ever know how the giant airplane all of a sudden appeared on the beach.

Their Names: Virginia, Mary and Frances – close friends of Myrtle

Background created with gesso and Liquitex Inks, also used some mono printed Paper and spray painted the heart.

And here is the photo 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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

Huge hugs

Nat

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  • Sue Clarke

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    “Close friends of Myrtle”….enough said.

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  • Catherine

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    You always make the brightest and colorful pages, love this A LOT!! I love the red and mix of different papers you used. How does that plane disappear anyway??? Xo,

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  • Jean Marmo

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    I so want to do one of these!! Love your story!

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The Whatevers #5 – or Why…?

Are you ready for the 3rd Whatevers? If you missed the 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 take on it

Why look so far if the good is so close by? Wilhelm would never understand why his son Heinrich went to America. Being a tram conductor wasn’t a shabby life! At least Karl was still with him.

Their Names: Wilhelm – grandfather to Elizabeth and Karl – Elizabeth’s Uncle

played with Derwent Inktense Blocks and Liquitex Acrylic Inks

And here is the photo 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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

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  • Penny

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    Always so inspired by your backgrounds – this one is so bold and fun – just love it along with the picture!

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  • Martha Richardson

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    Fab everything!!!! You rocked this:)

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  • Catherine

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    Oh my — love the way the Inktense blocks look — so colorful and amazing! Wonder what old Heinrich is going on the USA — he can only be getting in trouble ;-) xo —

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  • Sue Clarke

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    I especially like the drippy paint and the wonky circles.

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  • Jean Marmo

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    I always love your stories! Hope to play with this one.

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The Whatevers #4 or Deep Down His Heart

Are you ready for the 3rd Whatevers? If you missed the 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 take on it

Deep Down His Heart

Deep down his heart, he knew Claire wasn’t his child – but in the end all that counted was that Francine decided to be with him. He never told her he knew and he loved her and Claire more than anything. He would never tell anyone. His brother would never understand, he already despised Francine. The only person who would understand was his sister in law Myrtle. But oh well…just don’t tell!

Hi Name: Marco –  Myrtle‘s brother in law and Maria and Mathias‘ uncle

I played a lot of mono printing this time – it was fun – I added the prints on tissue paper to my background. It is a bit wild and deep, layered…deep down ;)

I gave myself permission to do whatever with my whatever art journal- so there is a lot experimenting- and it is fun – even though I know that people will see it in the end ;)

And here is the photo 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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

Nat

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Comments (12)

  • penny4thoughts

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    I always love your backgrounds, Nat! Monoprinting is SO MUCH FUN! Love how your story is evolving.

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  • marjiekemper

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    Great page with tons of vibrant colors and texture… I love the story, too!

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  • M. Carmen - Cuchy

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    Ohhh how romantic this Marco :) Love that big and textured heart. I wanna touch it

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    Oh… beautiful Nat! I just want to TOUCH it. lol it looks lovly with texture!

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  • lenakoch

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    hallo nathalie! ich habe den whatevers no 3 hierhin gelinkt. No 4 kommt noch! Sry – wusste nicht wohin damit…;) Lena

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  • Martha Richardson

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    The background is TDF and the story is great. Now who, what , where & how on this one…lol!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Too funny Nat. I just love the stories that you come up with.
    Now off to see what the others have written.

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  • Milagros

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    Hi Nat, I like your story on this page, is full of textures, colors and all those hearts so beautiful. I have the photo and story to be leaving
    hugs

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  • Catherine

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    Nat, I love all your mono-printed papers collaged together to create the perfect background for your story! BEAUTIFUL!

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  • Leslie

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    I sure am happy I found your blog. Your art speaks to me….Love your heart page…I make lots of hearts myself:)

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  • Pearl Maple

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    fun page Nat with all those colours and textures

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  • jerseytjej

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    Love the whole take on the photo!

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The Whatevers #3 or Become

Are you ready for the 3rd Whatevers? If you missed the 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 take on it

Become

“Stop looking grumpy into the camera”, mother said between her teeth. “I am not looking grumpy, just squinting because of the sun!” But of course Elizabeth was lying. Why would she have to come a seamstress? She wanted to be a painter…a painter!

Her Name: Elizabeth – Cousin of Maria and Mathias and Niece of Myrtle

I used the pages to try some stuff with wax paper- it turned out la-la- LOL. But I love how bright the Liquitex spray paints show up :)

Also played around more with the Liquitex Acrylic Inks- just love them .

And here is the photo 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 artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal 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 we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
  • You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

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

You can share your work with us by submitting here:

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Comments (12)

  • pearlmaple

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    Great story telling, the colours and details all make for a great theme

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  • Penny

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    Elizabeth would have to paint in beautiful bold colors just like your background! Gorgeous with the Liquitex inks, and I love your story :-)

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  • Marjie Kemper

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    Gorgeous! Love the story and the colors…. super rich and yummy. I have to get cracking… I think Whatevers #2 and Whatevers #3 are going to have to play together to help me catch up!

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    lol… Love your stories! They make me laugh. You page is amazing as always friend!

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  • Cynthia

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    Thanks for the reminder that I forgot to make a page with July’s Whatever photo! Drat. But it’s not too late. LOVE this page you made, Nat, looks full of delicious goodness, especially the buttons!

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  • Leah

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    I love this idea – just downloaded the photo, and I will try to think of a good story!

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  • Lisa Flaherty

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    Cute story, Nat! But my favorite thing is the collection of buttons that echo the characters! Brilliant addition!

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  • Peggy Lee

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    Nat, so love your take on this photo, super excited to create my page

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  • Catherine

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    Elizabeth — I hope she gets to paint! I love your colors Nat – nice and bright just like you!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Elizabeth stands out in her special red and will rise like a phoenix to find her way in the world!

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