Working On It Wednesday #20

Woohoo! Two posts in a row!! Look out!! Since missing last week's postings, I have a little backlog of pics to post (lucky us, eh?) And away we go!

First, a few Scripture doodles:

 

 

 

Then good old lettering practice:

 

I'm trying to learn calligraphy...trying, anyway...

 

Bleedy paper and shaky caffeine hand...

I have this new favorite blog, The Postman's Knock. Lindsey writes about all things postal and lettering and pretty. She posts tons of fun tutorials like this watercolor monogram I had to try:

L's are pretty easy to do--haha! I think I like lettering with a paintbrush
more than a calligraphy nib but I'm not giving up!!

 Just some more practice:

 

 And then a few Pen + Peplum prompts:

Things that soothe

She got me on a coffee kick:

 

Harry, of course, and a quote I want to do for a friend....if I don't forget!!

The actual prompt was how you like your coffee...



Prompt: On a day off...right?

And I started Mr Mercedes this week...aahhh, King never disappoints!!

That's all I have to share this week....Boats are finally free of ice, so rowing finally resumes once more--hallelujah!! I have the years's first 5k coming up in three short weeks, so I really need to get out there and hit the road. Lots to look forward to!! Have a great week--hope to see you here again soon!

WOIW #19

Just a quick post this morning before I head down to the treadmill for a run. I don't have much to show for my week--been a bit busy shoveling snow every day...But I did get called to do a painting job which was a whole of fun last week. A friend of a friend has a painting business and a particular client had asked if they could have their mantel painted to match their living room furniture. Since this was a little out of their wheelhouse, they offered the job to me and I jumped on it--I love that kind of work!

Before, the furniture to match, and after:

 

 

Nothing super complicated, a fun morning that paid really well, and who knows--it could possibly lead to more such opportunities??

 

First the weekly Pen+Peplum #52handlettered prompt--every day essentials:

 

 

And one quick Scripture doodle--I must've had a quiet prayer journal week....but I did get a second set of Scripture bookmarks done for the Blueberry Loft Etsy shop. I've sold a few sets on there--it's always great to get those sales confirmation emails from Etsy!

 

 

I'm planning on lettering practice for a while--I really need to work on my cursive...it's just not what I want it to be yet. Practice makes perfect!! So, run, shovel, a couple errands, then lettering--not a bad day, eh? Thanks for stopping by--have a great warm and cozy day!

WOIW #18

Only a quick couple of pics this morning (makes me wonder what I've been up to all week--not taking pictures, at least!) First, a bookmark for my Blueberry Loft giveaway:

 

Then Pen+Peplum's #52handlettered prompt this week is to do a love quote, so this is in my prayer journal this morning:

I have a list of prompts sitting idly by...perhaps I need to quit goofing off with the mail so much and refocus my attention on more productive matters...For now, it's time to run. Have a great week!

RJD #48

I'm running  a day behind here this week. I haven't been feeling 100%, my neck and shoulder are giving me grief. I really need to go rowing but the harbor is a sheet of ice and it's been too bitter cold to be safe out on the water. So, we sits...Instead, I went and had all my hair chopped off yesterday (what happens when I have entirely too much time on my hands...) But, I like it!! I was way overdue for a new look. Mister loves it, Little Mister hates it--but he always hates my hair, so this is nothing new. Now I'm tossing around color ideas--and not plain, neutral browns or blonds to blend my ever increasing greys, but possibly a super vibrant red--or purple! Something artsy and daring...It is only hair, after all! We'll see...Good heavens, I really need to row!

So, it is (the day after) Random Journal Day over at Enthusiastically, Dawn's. Her guest this month, Jeannie Pallett, is offering a giveaway if you wanna pop over and check it out! Good stuff! There's always good stuff going on over there at Dawn's! Go. Look. I'll be here while you peek...

I have just a few journally pics to show from my prayer journal and also my bullet journal (I love my bujo!!)

This one inspired my Valentines Love Bookmark giveaway on the Blueberry Loft.
(If you left me a comment, you won a bookmark--send me your addy's!)

Pen+Peplum's #52Handlettered prompt-Places to visit
in my bullet journal

My December and January daily journal also in my bujo--February is under way!

 

And a shot of my two love lumps basking in some winter sunshine--all these two do is sleep!

That is my RJD offering this month. I'm hoping to have the week's Grace Awakening post up tomorrow--if not, it'll post next weekend. It just depends on how our day goes here. More snow is on the way for the next four days (that oughta keep me out of the hair salon! Haha!) I will be busy making bookmarks for a few days anyway! Suzie and Cecelia--I'll be looking for your addresses (Dawn, I gotcha! Haha!) Have a great weekend all!

 

Workin' On It #17



Life is finally getting back on track here since Juno blew through last week. Mister has gone back to work, Little Mister has gone back to school. Once more my brain has some semblance of sanity with which to create...So, I did up a couple sets of printable bookmarks for the Blueberry Loft:

 

These were created with the Journaling Bibles in mind. They can be printed out and glued into the margins for those who are worried about ink bleed through, or for others who just aren't quite artistically inclined. Or, they can always be printed out for use as regular book marks for bibles or otherwise!

Then I did a second set geared toward planner people--a little planning inspiration to help 'mark your spot'.

A couple doodled quotes for a Sakura giveway and Pen and Peplum's weekly hand lettered prompt.

 

I have a couple journal pics to share BUT! Friday is Random Journal Day over at Dawn's so thought I'd wait and share on Friday for the link up party! Ooooo---a teaser! Haha! For now I have to see if the driveway and car are thoroughly encased in ice or not and get a-scrapin'! Stay warm, my friends! See you soon!

 

Workin' On It Wednesday #16

Just a few hand lettered pieces to share this week:

 

#52HandletteredProject prompt: One thing to do more often

And a couple Scripture doodles from the prayer journal: