Monday 9 April 2012

Fadding & a No-Reason Giveaway

I've been smashing a lot lately. 
I find with the small creative time I have I go around in circles of the different creative areas I like - like smash booking, art journaling, blogging & online art pursuits, book binding, zine making - all are obviously tailored around my love of journaling somehow but I do it in a 'fad' (as my mother would call it) kind of way.
 I do the same with materials, one fad I love pencils, the next acrylics, the next paper for collage, the next metal for mixed media. Does anyone else do this? Is it just a way of 'creatives' or am I a lone fadder???
I'm liking smashing at the minute because it allows either minimum or maximum creative input. Some days when I just don't want to do anything I can just grab a glue stick and go, and the days when I do I can create some pages that have some thought behind them.
One kind of creative pursuit that I'm not seeming to be fadding with is video making, and as I've been smashing that's what my latest videos are on. The first is on the difference between smash booking, junk journaling and art journaling. Many people I think have begun to think of them all as the same thing, but to me they're very different and so this video shows the different kinds of books and journaling styles:
 And then I've also done a smashing tutorial, which shows both the kinds of smash booking I mentioned above - the easy and the more thought through.
And finally I feel like doing a giveaway. And other than the fact that I really love my online art chums & can't find enough time lately to be fadding and being online too, I can't really find a reason for giving one, but hey it's like easter eggs right??? There doesn't need to be a reason to have that extra one right?? (yes I do have a little feeling of guilt this easter, how did you tell?). 
The giveaway is not much, just 2 small packets that includes the above girls from the drawing girls tutorial post. I always like to give away something handmade, the same as I prefer receiving handmade, so I'm including one in each packet.
And you can ask what's inside the packets but I'm not going to tell you lol but if you know me and guess that some vintage ephemera would be in there then you'd be, well not wrong but that's all the clues you're getting lol just leave a comment if you wana play, and I'll pick two winners out of a hat in my next post.
Much love and happy faddy pursuit wishes
Jennibellie xx

58 comments:

  1. Hi Jennibellie, I know what you mean about 'fadding', that's an excellent name for it! I've been flitting between two different journals lately, one's really small and I work differently in it than the larger one. I think it's great to have slightly different styles of project to suit changing moodsxx

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  2. Hi Jenniebellie! I'm in and playing this game. I have seen your tutorials and done two serial box Art Journals now. The journals are not finish yet but ....

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  3. Fadding's for life not just for Christmas!!!
    Love the tutorials and videos.

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  4. Wow, I love zines and journal making, I should really try it myself some time. I think I will sit down, watch a few tutorials and just try.

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  5. I'm kind of into fadding, too. Thinking about Smash booking but saw this Industrial chic stuff and oh I need to make some. Last year I was into art cards but not so much anymore.

    Would love to win!

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  6. I'm so glad to know that jumping around from one creative interest to another is normal and not just a sign of my short attention span! I'm new to art journaling and smashing, so I sort of feel like a kid in a candy store, running from one thing to the next. I learn so much from your videos, so thank you so much for taking the time to make them!

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  7. I also jump around and wonder if I will ever finish anything. I did finish a recycle christmas card journal for a friend. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.

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  8. I am not sure if I 'fad' similar to what you do, but I do seem to jump from one artsy thing to another. Never tried smashing, should give that a try one of these days.

    Hmm. I wonder what's in the package, very curious to know.

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  9. I also jump around and wonder if i will ever finish. I did complete a recycle christmas journal for a gift.
    Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.

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  10. Surprises are so much fun! I love how you wrapped them up like presents. I go through spurts and seasons as well. Sometimes my brain needs time to marinate on a project before coming back to it.

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  11. I have a tendency towards fadding, too. For awhile it was chain. Now it's seed beads. I'm starting to get into painting fabric, though, and I can see the obsession starting to form. :)

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  12. You're not the only one! But I've come to terms with fadding, what else can one do?

    Regards!

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  13. You're not the only one, don't worry! But I've come to terms with fadding, what else can one do?

    Regards from Greece

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  14. So nice to hear that others jump around like I do - like that term, fadding! Ooooh, I do love surprises! Thank you so much for inspiring me as I wander through this creative life. Peace!

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  15. You just have me down to a T here lol....but you know what that is why my mum loves me o much. Those smash journals are fantastic!
    ManonX

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  16. Love your videos, I'm learning to draw hair from your video on drawing faces. Thanks so much.

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  17. I'm learning to draw faces from video, love all your work. Thanks so much.

    Tricia

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  18. thanks for all your inspiration that you share with all of us.... I would love one of your gift and would really enjoy having the girl drawing.... I am just beginning to draw faces and would love to have yours.... thanks again

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  19. enter me in your drawing please!! I get a lot of inspiration from your journals and videos, so I thank you for them!! And yes, I also tend to play with favorites for a while before moving on to the next 'favorite' and so forth.

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  20. Oh my!!
    What super fun :]
    Count me in, please... this is very sweet of you.

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  21. I love your take on it - I call it my crafting ADD. Between my crafting ADD and my natural procrastinative personality - I seem to accomplish very little. I like you way much much better!! Thanks for inspiring me - I've been attempting my first portraits. Not good - but fun!!

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  22. I would love to have a surprise package head my way!! Love you work:):) Hugs-- Sandra Kaye

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  23. Please enter me in your drawing - I love your books, and am going to try one of my own soon!

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  24. I enjoy your blog and videos. They are very helpful and educational.

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  25. I'm thinking some blank Smashbooks with some vintage knick-knacks?

    serenap95(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. Hello - I am a fadder too! I thought I was the only one, LOL. I change my projects on a weekly, if not daily basis, depending on what kind of inspiration hits me at the time. Its so good to find a fellow fadder! :)

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  27. Mmm, those packets look interesting. I want to participate!

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  29. Used to do ~ found I was trying to find a medium I could focus on ~ I still do some collage ~ but am painting and sketching now that has lasted and hope it will ~ also find my 'muse' needs a rest from time to time ~ Lovely creations and tutorials ~ you are creatively busy ~ namaste, ^_^

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  30. I love your work!!! I'm new to art journaling and I learn so much from your videos and tutorials!!!

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  31. Hi Jenniebellie.
    I am definitely a fadder though here in Scotland we call it 'Faffing around'.
    I enjoy your website a lot and made one of your books using old cards. I put it on my blog last month with a link to your website.
    If you want to have a look its here
    http://www.creativemagpie.co.uk/search/label/books
    Keep up the great work.
    Lynne

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  32. greetings from the usa jennibellie! count me in! i <3 everything you do. you are very, very talented, and i have been enormously inspired by you. i hope your feeling better. big hug from one jenny (me) to another :)

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  33. I am totally a "fad" kind of person too. When I get my mind set on learning something I go full-on, buying all of the toys to do it properly...then, when the fad is "over" for me, I move on to other things. I am currently into smash booking and junk journaling right now. I just got my own craft room and sorted all of my stuff, now all of these supplies are in one spot! I can do it so much easier now! I have been trying art journaling, but I don't think I am cut out for it. Smash booking seems to be more my style. I love your work, thank you for sharing!
    Michelle

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  34. While the term is completely new to me, the concept is how I have always done things. I think that's part of the reason I'm trying to combine things, but that experiment is just beginning.
    Right now I'm going to watch the videos so I can learn what "smash journaling" and junk journaling" are and how they differ from "art journaling."
    (If it's not too late, enter me into the drawing, but I'm behind reading blogs, so I understand if its too late.)

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  35. I don't care what it's called I love it all! I have just finished my first greeting card book following your fabulous tutorial and I am decorating my first junk journal - made from lots and lots of real junk!! Love your vids!! Count me in - love to see what is inside those gorgeous parcels!! xx Michelle

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  36. I want I want I want! Count me in! Loved the video's, but already told you that! ;-)

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  37. To me the whole fun of art and crafting is doing what you feel like at the time and just having fun with it!
    I'd love to be entered in your draw!
    hugs Aly x

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  38. a giveaway and a surprise. how exciting!
    the videos are great! your blog is always an inspiration.

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  39. I too run in spurts and don't have enough time for any of my fads....Thanks for the chance!

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  40. These videos are great... I love seeing your creative process in action. And I have wondered what the difference is between the different types of journals. I like the fact that, whatever you call it, you just need to make it your own!

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  41. YOu are SO INSPIRING! I love your posts and I love how you communicate and share ideas. Thank you for adding so much to my creative endeavors!

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  42. So much fun to watch and learn from you!

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  43. It's fine to have fads, we will be right there with you! So much fun! Thanks for the giveaway, anyone would be lucky to get a packet from you.

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  44. I call "fadding" being eclectic. I dabble in so many artistic pursuits at once that I have a lot of unfinished projects (something that I'm working on). It's funny because I'm like that with people too. I can be mad about you one week and the next week someone else has my adoration. But you my dear, will always be adored by me. ;) Enjoy your week!

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  45. My 9 yo daughter and I both love your videos and your work - thanks! And for validating our hoarding tendencies...

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  46. Your videos and blog are fab - I just found you about a week ago and your one of the best for Tutorials etc and of course your from the UK :)

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  47. Hi, ive spoke with you briefly via youtube. I absolutely adore each of your video's and love my little gmail notifier when you upload something new!!
    Ive also referred you to a couple younger age ladys that love to journal but are all about buying all the latest journals & add on's. Im hoping they learn the "fad" is saving money while creating something just as awesome as a "jones"
    Although Im from the states, Id still adore what is in those packages although I already know what it is .... wait for it ....... wait a little longer .... the secret bucket is speaking ... AH'HA! I got it I just dont know if i should tell everyone else .. but it's got something to do with LOVE which is what fills my heart as I watch you saving our earth and making the BEST gifts ever (ones with our hands or our toe's) *hugs*

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  48. My mom and I have been SO ~iNsPiReD~ by you, Jennibellie!! We LOVE your talent and your inspirations. Even though my mom and I live in different states, thanks to you, we will now be smashing via Skype together!!!!! :D

    ~*~ Thanks ~*~

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  49. I love the pages :) I see the stuff I gave ya!!! I can't wait till you get my mail!!!
    -xoxoxo

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  50. I just discovered you Jenni, what luck! I love what you do! I would love one of your packets Too!

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  51. I just found you through youtube, and your art journals are amazing! I love the use of ephemera and I am hoping that I will win so that I can have some of your beautiful work!

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  52. Jumping around from one fad to the other? Moi? One day it's journaling, the next quilting, the next doodling, the next maybe a little of all three. LOL! Wonder what's in those packets?

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  53. Hi Jenniebellie, I love your site and your vids. I am soo curious about whats in the packets I had to enter and I really hope I win. I love your girls and your art.

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  54. Hi Jennibellie! I really enjoy watching your tutorials, you art is fun, easy to follow and fresh. I haven't been very creative for a long time due to life and depression, but since watching you and a couple other artist, I am excited about doing my art again. Thank you! I don't know how to enter your giveaways but I wlll keep watching you!

    Love - Geary <3

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  55. Hi Jennibellie,
    I absolutely adore your work! I was just amlessly wondering on youtube bored one day and found you! You instantly made me want to art journal. Even though I've been neglecting my poor journal lately :(. I'm horrible at drawing people and I've always wanted to incorporate someone elses art in my journal some how and it would be amazing if I won your giveaway! Well I just wanted to enter and tell you how inspirational you are!

    Love ~ Crystal

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  56. Hi Jennibellie! I am so excited about your giveaway! I hope that I am the winner so that I have your art to inspire me everyday.
    Thanks for being so generous to your viewers and keep up those videos and inspiring us!

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  57. humm...I'm glad your mum put a name to what I'd call jumping around the creative fringes like a headless chicken ,and it's certainly reassuring to know that I am not the only one 'fadding".
    I want to play and get some goodies<3 (I dunno what it is I'm playing yet, but I am IN)
    Love the videos (I am too scared to make one) and all the ideas and intoducing easy peasy bookbinding and journaling into my world so I have more choices jump around from.

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  58. I am the same. It seems that every time I begin one project in one kind of media, I find myself wanting to do something else. right now, I am making a beaded bracelet. but because fall is her, I seem to want to knit. I hear ya, sister, and would love to win,

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