Craft Barn Alpha page Challenge

Good Morning, Evening or whatever time of day it is where you are. A dull and dreary day here again today but always nice to have lots of things to do in the craft room and then a bright jigsaw to have a go at this afternoon. Some ironing on offer as well if anyone has a few hours spare :)I'm far too busy for that!


This time at the Craft Barn the letter is P and we can chose any word we like for our page.


I chose the word 'Painting'- so time to dig into some old photograph folders and hunt down some of my paintings that I painted over 20 years ago. The actual paintings have long since gone and the one on the right my daughter still has on a wall in her house-forgotten which wall but it is a minor room somewhere lol. I sketched that one when we were on a walk in the snow in the Lake District where we lived at the time. Both painting were in Gouache so very strong colours.

I love going to art galleries so I pretended my own paintings were on show with people chatting about them. I know it never would happen but it's nice to dream. All of the page today was digital created in Paint Shop Pro except for the words and bubbles and the dictionary page and 'paint words'.

Thank you for dropping by

Love Chrissie xx


Comments

  1. craftattackMarch 20, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Fantastic page, love your gallery view, and the paintings are lovely, too! Valerie

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  2. HelenMarch 20, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    So clever!! This is such a fun challenge. I love your paintings!

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  3. KarenMarch 20, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I really like that you have made your pages so personal to you. Having a gallery is a great way to interpret your word. Love your paintings! Thank you for joining us again at The Craft Barn x

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  4. Tracey-BMarch 20, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Brilliant page and what fantastic paintings Chrissie! I love what you have done with your word! x

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  5. hazelMarch 20, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Wonderful pages Chrissie - great design. Your paintings are fabulous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  6. BJMarch 20, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Great paintings and geat way to remember them too. Super pages on paintings. BJ

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  7. 1CardCreatorMarch 20, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    What a great idea to display your works of art! The paintings look beautiful, you are very talented! ~Diane

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  8. PatMarch 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    This is a really clever idea and works perfectly. Thanks for your comment.

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  9. JansArtyJunkMarch 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    What clever pages...your paintings are wonderful...and look at home in your little arty gallery...a wonderful take on the challenge :)

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  10. Ira HubertsMarch 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    You did those paintings Chrissie? Wow! Love how you used photos of them on your journaling page, makes it extra special! Hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  11. Suze BainMarch 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Your art gallery is such a great idea Chrissie and your paintings are fab-u-lous! What a talented lady you are. Xx

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  12. froebelsternchen SusiMarch 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    what an excellent idea to let people discuss on your art ...
    great imagination Chrissie..
    wonderful done - I would say a semi hybrid digi handmade Art Journal spread lol!

    GORGEOUS!
    So now as I know that you are an Art Journaler too I have also the chance to see you on the
    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

    now you know me!
    I never get enough...LOL!

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  13. SueMarch 20, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    This is brilliant Chrissie, I love that you have used your own paintings in your mini art gallery xx

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  14. LindaSMarch 20, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful idea - your story makes it so much better too. Love the talking peoples and bubbles.

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  15. MeggymayMarch 20, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Love your Art Gallery, its a fabulous take for your chosen word.
    Yvonne x

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  16. TwinkleToes2dayMarch 20, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Visiting from The Craft Barn - fantastic page, brilliant idea. You've created a great image to generate a daydream :0) Mo

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  17. CraftychrisMarch 21, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    What a brilliant page! Your paintings are fab - I admire your talent - I can't draw or paint at all! Such a clever idea for a page - I love it! xx

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  18. ScrapmateMarch 21, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    What a fun DPS. I love the speech bubbles they are hilarious but so true to life.

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  19. ElaineMarch 21, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    This is stunning! I love how you've included your own paintings into the piece and the people are great!

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  20. Vicky HibbsMarch 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Really clever idea....love it!

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)March 21, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    A fantastic idea, great pages.

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  22. Bonnie IrvineMarch 21, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    This is such a cool take on the challenge letter. Love the people chatting and viewing your paintings. I think your showing at the gallery was a success :)

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  23. JoanMarch 23, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Wonderful page, love the talking people

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  24. FreaMarch 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Love your 'painting' pages! What a great take on the word! Thanks for visiting my blog. I so appreciated your comment! Hugs Frea

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  25. Julia S-WMarch 25, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I just love your take on the challenge this time Chrissie - it's perfect!!! I like the conversation about focal points too - the type of chat I can't help giggling about when I go to a gallery.
    Sorry to be slow in commenting but I'm getting back to full speed slowly and will hopefully be a better blogger.
    Juliaxx

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  26. lena-dailyscrapMarch 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Looking great - fabulous idea!

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  27. Maisie MoonshineMarch 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Chrissie - loved your pages - great fun! MMx

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  28. MaggieMarch 26, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Great page and fabulous art gallery Chrissie

    MaggieH

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  29. SylvMarch 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love the Art Gallery and the those fabulous paintings. Great pages.

    Sylv xx

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  30. The Craft BarnApril 4, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Never say never Chrissie, life is full of surprises.
    Fantastic page and great interpretation
    Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn
    Izzy

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  31. DawnApril 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Awe Chrissie this is brilliant, I love your interpretation of your chosen word and how you have incorporated your own paintings. Bet that was a real memory trip sweetie.
    Hugs x

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  32. Danielle ChampagneApril 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Stunning ! congrats for the wall of fame, well deserved. Hugs.

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