Monday, January 12, 2015

REACH!

For the last several years, like many others, I have chosen a word to serve as a constant motivation throughout the new year.  In 2015, my word will be REACH!  I first heard the song "Reach" by Patti Austin about 20 years ago, but was reminded of it recently.  I love the lyrics because they address reaching up and out in all areas of one's life, and I like that.  I created a journal page today to serve as a physical reminder of my word for this year.

The background was created using heavy white card stock, coating it with Gesso, then pressing another piece of card stock against it to create a pattern in the Gesso.  Once it was dry, I sprayed several colors of ink (one at a time), then water to let the inks take the paths created in the Gesso.  The stamps are both from Stampotique Originals:
I am entering this journal page in these challenges:

 Stampotique Designers' Challenge 177 (New Year's Resolution)
Take It, Make It Challenge (Stamping)

 Thanks for stopping by again today.  I appreciate both your visits and your comments
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28 comments:

  1. massofhairJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Kay, your background is beautiful, lots of vein like textures reminding me of a leaf, looks amazing.

    A great word for 2015, REACH can have so many meanings, like yours is to look for bright tomorrows, a very positive affirmation.

    Your card is bright and beautiful, love it! :-) xxx

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  2. Shilpa NagaonkarJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Lovely gesso pattern in the background. And Fab tag with very inspirational sentiment.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    Lovely, great background

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  4. Inky and Quirky DesignsJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Stunning page Kay,love the texture in the gesso. I really must use gesso more after seeing this ;)

    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Nice choice for you. Reach away. xox

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  6. ClaudineJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Really love this Kay, it's beautiful. Really loving the bright yellow too, so uplifting. Your word Reach is a great one for the year!

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  7. Basement StamperJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Great creation, love the clocks and Frida. Thanks for joining us this week :-)

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  8. KathiJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Wonderful page with a great word for 2015! I love your background's texture and the variegated shades of yellow. The clocks and Frida images are perfect with your word.

    Thanks for playing along with us at Stampotique Designers Challenges this week! ;-D

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  9. Corrie HerrimanJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Wow, love your tag, Kay. Brilliant background; I love the effect with the Gesso and great advice too ! Thank you for joining us this week ! ;)
    Mwah !
    Corrie x

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  10. Kay and Russ WallaceJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    It looks to me like you are true to your word of the year. You have started a second blog and have already created a journal page just for fun. This is a great journal page.

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  11. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    This is great! Love the yellow, and the tecnique is cool, shall have to try that, like the effect.

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  12. ReneeJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I love this, Kay, the colors are so brilliant. Love the effect of the gesso being pressed together but especially Frida. She always inspires! Thanks for joining in the fun at the Take It Make It Challenge.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Love your spread Kay, it has such a fantastic background, so rich in texture!

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  14. KristenJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Kay,
    Love your journal page, and how you used the Gesso. Great page for the challenge.

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  15. GerrinaJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Great word and a beautiful reminderpage! Hugs, Gerrina

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  16. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    This is wonderful. I love every detail of it. Reach is such a powerful word. Beautiful art Kay.
    hugs

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  17. Jackie PNJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Fabulous Kay! What more can I say?!! xo

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  18. CarolJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    That background!! I'm going to give your gesso technique a try, that's really cool.

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  19. SueJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    This is wonderful Kay, I love the texture in the gesso, and what a wonderful sentiment xx

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  20. CocofoliesJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Fabulous page Kay!! I love your colours and the stamps you have used here, they perfectly illustrate your quote. And I must confess you that this technique using Gesso is one of my favourites with Gesso forever, I adore your partial gessoing here. :) Mwah!

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  21. LindaJanuary 15, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Fab journal page .... love the gesso background. Thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper Challenge .... good luck! Linda xx

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  22. ElizabethRJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    That's gorgeous I love the texture, thanks for joining us at the Take It Make It challenge. Elizabeth x

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  23. Sam & PoppyJanuary 18, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Fabby Kay, loving the texture :)
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stampotique :) mwah xx

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    1. *Arwen*January 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM

      This is awesome Sweetheart <3
      I miss U
      Thanks for joining us at the Stampotique Designers Challenge :)

      xx Arwen

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    2. Jools RobertsonJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:29 AM

      Love your motivational word and what a super sunny journal page

      Love how your Art radiates positivity

      Jools x

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  24. Val-BelleJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    I haven't done my word for this year and at this point in time I am thinking BREATHE will be a good one. Love this sunny journal page with it's happy colour. <3

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  25. Words and PicturesJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Fantastic word for the year - and the sunshine Frida page you've created here is bright with positivity and energy. Wow!
    Alison xx

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  26. TracyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous textured card , so happy you joined in at Craft Stampers Take it, Make it challenge xoxo

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