I am excited to share that Monday 7th October is my day for sharing my lesson on Fodder Challenge. I am working with dried leaves, and I share how you can alter them and create mini pieces of art.
You will see how I paint, stitch, stamp and use a range of different supplies on the leaves.
Here are some of my painted leaves. I will be sharing on Instagram over the next few days the work that the students create, so be prepared to be inspired. Join us HERE or check out the #fodderchallenge
Here are leaves that have been painting and circles cut in them as decoration.
If you are not part of the Fodder challenge, why not do some experimenting on some leaves and see how you get on. I do love slow stitching on the leaves and depending on the kind of leaf you select you will find that some are thicker than others, so they are sturdier and handle better, see what you can find, there is a wide selection to choose from.
You can also check out my new course that is available at the Early Bird price, all about Leaf Arts and what you can do on them. We go into detail about working with them and I share additional techniques for working with them.
Well October is here, and it has brought with it a lot of creative projects that I hope you will be able to take part in some. You can dip in and out as you choose with the main focus of doing something creative each and every day. Check out the most recent Material Musings, we will be sharing a new one in the next few days, an update of the stitched project.
Fodder Challenge
Today also kicked off the start of the Fodder Challenge - With a lesson given by Tracey Wozniak, you can get all the information about joining Fodder School HERE
I had great fun creating the watercolor mushrooms and made quite a few varieties of mushrooms, will need to add them to my creative projects. The techniques learnt were also fun.
I will be sharing as many projects that I can do for the month and I am also excited to share the project that I created which you will be able to catch next week.
Creative Gardener
As it is Tuesday my Creative Gardening post normally comes out and I recently did an update on my Aloe plants, that seem to be growing at an alarming rate. You can check out the video below.
There has been a lot of other growth in the garden, and I will do a garden tour towards the end of the month.
Gratitude Junk Journal - Early Bird
We have an early bird rate on our Gratitude Junk Journal, which I am teaching in. If you would like to get 20% off then enter the code AMORE24 at the checkout.
Every month in the Art Resource Hub I share a FREE digital Download, for your creative projects, here is the one for October:
Blog Challenge
Finally, I am part of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, and so will be sharing with you about all the wonderful creative adventures I find myself on for the month of October (just what have I let myself in for I ask myself) We are going to be pushed to another creative level, I think.
I’m excited to share that for my session in the upcoming Fodder Challenge, I’ll be diving into a project all about creating and embellishing leaves! Using supplies you probably already have in your creative space,
I’ll show you how to decorate these leaves in fun, unique ways. I’ve had such a great time working with them, and adding stitches and embroidery has made them even more enjoyable. I can’t wait to share these techniques with you!
The Fodder Challenge kicks off on October 1st, and I’ll be participating along with other amazing teachers. I’m looking forward to trying out their projects too and sharing what I create using their lessons. It’s always so rewarding to learn new techniques from fellow artists!
And, as if that wasn’t enough, Fodder School 4 is also just around the corner! In my lesson for the school, I’ll be showing you how to make beautiful fabric fodder.
We’ll be painting, stamping, stenciling, and experimenting with fabric to create clusters and mini wall hangings. It’s going to be so much fun, and I can’t wait to explore these creative techniques with you.
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be one of the instructors for Gratitude Junk Journal 2024, hosted by Tiare Smith! You can sign up right here: Gratitude Junk Journal 2024.
Together with 12 other talented artists, we’re bringing 30 days of joy, creativity, and gratitude straight to you. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your gratitude practice while nurturing your creativity. Through daily prompts, art, and reflection, we’ll embrace gratitude, opening our hearts to more love, joy, and creative expression.
I’m offering a FREE spotin Gratitude Junk Journal 2024! The giveaway ends on September 30, 2024, at 12pm NOON, so make sure to enter before time runs out.
How to Enter:
Simply sign up to my course platform for the FREE Art Resource Hub. If you’re already a member, you’ll be automatically entered.
Learn how to create a beautiful, altered book to capture your thoughts and art.
Discover techniques for making art journal pages you’ll love.
Practice daily gratitude through fun, creative challenges.
Find joy in your everyday life—reducing stress and enhancing positivity.
Use “junk” from your stash or around your home to create amazing art.
Explore techniques for creating vibrant backgrounds.
Gain skills that will empower you to make inspiring art again and again.
Each day you’ll engage with thought-provoking questions, actions, or creative exercises designed to help you reflect on your own gratitude journey. By the end, you’ll walk away with a heart full of joy and a beautiful journal to remind you of your creative journey.
Realityarts - Creativity Book Shop - Some really great titles for you to dive in
Creative Resources
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