Saturday, 21 December 2013

A Merry Thank You Christmas Message...And A Sharpie Discovery

Hi guys, I have been reflecting a lot this month and just resolved on quickly doing a blogpost to say a 
HUGE thank you
to everyone who has sent me love, of any kind, this year. 
I really, truly, appreciate all of you who follow and support me whether I am churning out art like a mad woman, or equally when I'm sharing some deeper rooted feelings that go along with being artistically inclined. I feel so much support happens in our wonderful community and I just want to protect it, appreciate it, add to it and help it thrive in 2014. While I was in this gushy mood I thought I’d do a vlogpost, thinking it would be easier to convey via talking, but that didn’t really happen. I don’t think I actually said anything I was meaning to but hey, time constraints put on me never do me any favours, hence why I always hated examinations lol (and due to being rushed I can't add annotations that may be would fill in some of the gaps from my brain that my mouth left out lol sorry). I did however include some arty time just as a reward in case you choose to watch this rambly mess, including a new Sharpie technique discovery…of sorts lol

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, see you on the other side of Christmas
Happy Holidays To All

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29 comments:

  1. Unknown21 December 2013 at 01:44

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well. Your time of giving to others is so admirable and I'm sure you receive so much back in return. You are such a good sweet person, Jennie, and we need more people like you in our world. I know I have a learned a lot from you in a few short months when I stumbled upon your site in August of 2013 approx. one month after receiving a liver transplant. I had never tried journaling before nor painted a lot but set out to make the recycled cereal box art/photo album for my organ donors family. I wanted to make it simple so they could add family photos or write comments about their loved one. All I know about the special person who gave me a second chance at life is that she was 29 and left behind a mother and sister. The book was sent to them last week and I wrote them a thank you letter asking them to write to me if they feel comfortable. I hope I hear from them and learn more about my special guardian angel. I will let you know if I do hear from them. Thank you for teaching me how to make the book so I could send them a special gift from my heart VIA a heart from a girl who lives across the ocean from me. You are very special, Jennie and I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season surrounded by all the loved ones in your life! (((BIG HUGs)))
    Bev xoxoxo

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  2. Unknown21 December 2013 at 02:03

    Not rubbish to me. enjoying the rambling. Happy joyjoy to you and yours.

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  3. Unknown21 December 2013 at 02:05

    I am not unknown! Vid was not rubbish, enjoyed the rambling. Happy joyjoy to you and yours.

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  4. Colourful Crafty Life21 December 2013 at 08:56

    You are an amazing inspiration... I'm new to art at 40 and your videos have kept me being kind to myself whilst I'm still learning... I'm really looking forward to learning more from you in 2014... thank you so much for being so real...

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  5. linda (dots n doodles)21 December 2013 at 10:55

    A very happy Christmas to you Jenni. You are an amazingly inspirational lady and give so much of your time to help others create. I know you have inspired me. Thank you.

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  6. Ewerhof 21 December 2013 at 11:17

    Agree with the chorus: you are a wonderful person and has meant so much to so many.
    Have a good Christmas and enjoy the leave!

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  7. Kats Studio21 December 2013 at 13:10

    I have loved your inspiration and your words this year. Your generosity to share your work on video is tremendous and I look forward to seeing your talent shine in 2014.

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  8. MBukowski21 December 2013 at 16:04

    Happy Christmas and thank you for all the great videos and inspiration this year. Looking forward to more fun in 2014.

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  9. twelve_squared21 December 2013 at 16:49

    If you drip rubbing alcohol from a dropper over sharpie you can achieve this same spreading effect and it will move the ink pigment by pigment… I discovered it quite accidentally while making my own alcohol inks and found that while it wasn't so great on the first project it happened with, I've enjoyed making it happen ever since. The more absorbent the paper (water color paper LOVES to spread whereas notebook paper not so much) the cooler the effect. I haven't tried hairspray! :) You have just inspired me to do more playing! Thank you, Jenny, for being an easily recommended teacher and life-coach and artist. I am never afraid to tell someone new to art journaling to come and look at your incredibly gorgeous body of work… I know they will all love you and learn much from you! :)

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  10. FrogLady21 December 2013 at 17:06

    Merry Christmas, Sweetie! Adore you!

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  11. Unknown21 December 2013 at 18:16

    OH and I forgot to say, NEATO about the Sharpie!! =)

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  12. Rita21 December 2013 at 18:40

    Yes! I watch and read because of YOU. I come back to hear and see YOU. That's first--even before your marvelous art. ;)

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  13. PaulineC21 December 2013 at 18:54

    I really enjoy seeing all your posts and videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.

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  14. m j21 December 2013 at 18:56

    Merry Christmas to you and Sweepiebum! God's blessings for 2014. I thank you for your inspirations and the creativity you share. I made so many of the recycled flowers and loved every minute of it.

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  15. Cuttysark21 December 2013 at 19:30

    Merry Christmas to you too, i hope this christmas message brighten up you day.

    Merry Christmas,
    Cathy
    http://messages.365greetings.com/christmas/christmas-greetings.html

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  16. Maureen H.21 December 2013 at 20:32

    Thank you for sharing your "mushy" side with us as well as that Sharpie trick! I am so grateful to have found your site and want to thank you for for all that you have shown and shared with all of us so freely. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope that 2014 will be everything you wish and hope for!

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  17. Erica22 December 2013 at 03:59

    I don't always comment but I want you to know I always read and watch your videos. We love you and are grateful for you, Jennibellie! Merry Christmas, I hope you have a beautiful 2014. xox always.

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  18. craftwitch22 December 2013 at 09:40

    A Merry Yule to bring you peace,
    Some snow to chill the stress.

    A happy time is wished for you,
    And gifts for you too guess.

    Have a great holiday Jenni and I look forward to seeing you next year.
    Vicky R xx

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  19. Rett22 December 2013 at 13:12

    Merry Christmas, Jenni!

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  20. Sanja22 December 2013 at 19:26

    Merry Christmas to you too! =)
    About the sharpie technique, I just wanted to let you know that it works with other hairsprays and it also has an interesting effect when you use a sharpie on a page that is covered with acrylics and gesso.
    Thanks for all you do and happy holidays! =D

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  21. Marie's Craft Spot22 December 2013 at 20:39

    Love you girl. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family... Thank you for all you give of yourself.... I have learned so much from you..

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  22. Tammy23 December 2013 at 16:26

    Merry Christmas dear sweet Jenny. I just love you. Thank you for always teaching this old girl something about art and life. MUCH MUCH MUCH LOVE TO YOU!

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  23. jinxxxygirl23 December 2013 at 17:05

    HI Jenni

    I was trying to find an email address for you since my question does not really pertain to this post but i couldn't find one. So please forgive me for being off subject.

    I went to my local hobby stores asking for the paper bead roller tool and all i got was blank stares.... sigh... is a quilling tool the same thing??? I hope you have time to answer this! Hugs! and Happy Holidays!! deb

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  24. jumbleart24 December 2013 at 02:26

    Hi Jenny,
    Merry Christmas to you and many thanks for the lot of ideas and inspiration during the year. I wish you all the best for the new year and have a great time.
    Christina

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  25. Unknown24 December 2013 at 19:27

    Thank you Jenni as always. Love all your video's. Merry Christmas to you and Sweep xx

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  26. Emily27 December 2013 at 10:20

    The Sharpie Trick reminds me of something we do at school (Im a Science Technician). Its basically Chromatography of Pens, which demonstrates separation of the ink into its constituent colours. Like you found with the hairspray its just a case of finding the right solvent for the ink youre using. I look forward to seeing more cool stuff in 2014 from your studio, but Im also glad youre more relaxed about not posting if you dont feel its right. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Xx

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  27. Joëlle29 December 2013 at 16:09

    Hello
    I love all your creations and thank you very much to share your artwork. Mery christmas and happy new year. Excuse my english but I am french. Thank you

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  28. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious2 January 2014 at 13:01

    What an awesome discovery with those sharpies and hairspray. Thank you for sharing.

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  29. Helen4 January 2014 at 20:00

    HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    love that you're sharing with us!
    so I'm wishing you a great artsy 2014

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