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Thoughtful Thursday Leap Day

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Today is a very special and unique day, Leap Day!! This a day that doesn’t exist legally, so is it real? What do you do if you’re born on Leap Day, only celebrate your birthday every 4th year? I thought you’d enjoy a little history and some fun facts about this magical day:

  • People born on Leap Day are called Leaplings or Leapers and get to choose when to celebrate their birthday which is normally February 28th or March 1st for non leap years. About 5 million people around the world were born on Leap Day and the chances of this happening are 1 in 1,461.
  • Traditionally men propose to women but on Leap Day, also known as Bachelor’s Day it is acceptable for women to propose to men. It apparently started when St Brigid made a deal with St Patrick that allowed women to have the right to propose marriage to men.
  • Early calendars followed the lunar cycle. However, because it takes around 29.5 days for the moon to orbit the earth resulting in a 354 day year, this causes an 11 day gap between the calendar and seasons.
  • The Egyptians helped Julius Caesar introduce Leap Day in 46 BC by using the solar cycle. It takes around 365.242189 days for the earth to circle around the sun 1 time and this cycle more closely matched the seasons. It isn’t exact but is close enough.
  • The twin cities of Anthony, Texas and Anthony, New Mexico are the self-proclaimed Leap Year Capitals of the World.
  • Some famous people born on Leap Day include: Dinah Shore, Tony Robbins, Mark Foster, Jimmy Dorsey, Peter Scanavino, Cullin Jones, Alex Rocco, Jack Lousma and many more!
  • Some cultures say that a leap year is bad luck. The Greeks believe getting married in a leap year will only end in divorce. The Scottish believe being born on leap day will lead to a life of bad luck. Personally, I like to think of it as a magical good luck day.

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there is Magic behind every Door! Art Journal

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I had a bit of fun over the weekend and created this in my Strathmore 7.75×9.75 inch Watercolor Journal. I painted it mostly with acrylic paints but what I love about using a watercolor journal is the thick 140lb paper which stands up well to just about anything. I have thoughts I journaled on the first layer followed by watercolors, then decoupage, gesso and acrylic was the last layer.

I love roses but I’m a little rusty painting them so I’ve decided to add them to my daily art schedule so I become more fluent in painting them.

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Mountains Art Journal

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I was clipping images and words from a magazine to add to my journaling stash and came across an image with a lady in a black dress and large hat. I really liked it and thought it would make a nice journal layout.

I needed her to be looking at something beautiful, something that could take your breath away. What kept coming to mind was my dad’s love for the mountains. I remember gazing at them on our trips in awe, they were absolutely serene and majestic. So that’s what I went with. It’s a simple journal layout but I love the color combination on this one.

I finished it off with a quote by Helen Keller that reads:

“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

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Flower Abstract Painting

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This is the finished 18×24″ flower abstract painting that I’ve been working on. It was painted with radiant colors to brighten the decor in any room. The background has lots of texture and I added splashes of white pearl paint for more interest.

I love the dreaminess of this painting. It reminds me of the aurora borealis lights. What do you think?

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“Let the magic of life remind you of your own miracles.” Shaa Zainol

Stay on the Sunny Side of Life Art Journal

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This is a fun journal page I created a while ago with Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencils. These colors are much bolder and brighter compared to Kimberly Watercolor Pencils which is what I started with. They both work really well but when you want that extra pop of color, Derwent Inktense Pencils are the way to go.

The fun part with watercolor pencils is you can use them in different ways. You can color with them like a crayon and use a brush dipped in water to activate the paint. Or you can dip your brush in water first and then rub it on the tip of the pencil to pick up color. Another way is to shave off a little of the color, then use your brush with water to paint. No matter how you use them, they’re awesome!

Hope this inspires you create some art today, thanks for stopping by!!

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June Roses Art Journal

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Growing up my dad had the most beautiful rose garden. He grew roses of all kinds but Don Juan roses were his favorite. I wanted to have my own and when I asked some of the best nurseries in our area for help, they said it can’t be done in South Florida. I answered, “You didn’t know my dad💖”

I have a Don Juan rose bush and a very fragrant Abraham Darby bush. They’re beautiful but nothing compared to dad’s. I just don’t seem to have his green thumb I guess but I’m still trying 😂

But at least I can enjoy my love for these flowers in my art journal. I started the pages with writing out some of my thoughts. I covered those with paint and added collaged images over that. Then I painted loose roses, made the rose garden gate a bit bigger. The paint doesn’t match exactly but close enough. I love how magical it turned out. What do you think?

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“A rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the Heart.” ~Unknown

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You are my Sunshine Watercolor Art Journaling

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This is another flashback art journal page I made a while ago in my Strathmore 6×12″ Watercolor Journal. It’s a bit of an odd shaped journal that challenges me to create something fun in. I love zentangle designs and that’s what I ended up making here.

I made this while on vacation with my kids when they were little. My daughter was always my cup of sunshine and she was the inspiration for this page. Every time I look at this page I think of her 😊

I remember prepping a few pages with watercolor washes before leaving on the trip so I could travel with less supplies. All I ended up taking with me was this journal and my micron pen set.

If life is too busy for you to find time to create, then a vacation would be ideal. Journaling helps you to capture lovely memories with your creativity. You can even add pieces of memorabilia to your journal pages to make it even more special. Take as many supplies as you want or prep pages before leaving like I did here. It’s fun, easy and makes a great keepsake.

Hope this inspires you to create!

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“Don’t think about making art, just get it done.” ~Andy Warhol

Weaving Magic Art Journal

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With summer fast approaching I thought it would be nice to squeeze in at least 1 more spring art journal layout. I love bunnies and trees and wanted to create something magical with the two.

I started creating lots of layers and used paper doilies for the top of the tree. I found the words “Weaving Magic” that I had cut out from a magazine and saved in my stash and thought it would be perfect for this layout.

I was originally going to add more critters to these pages but I liked the idea of keeping it simple and focusing on the bunny’s wonder of all things magical. What do you think?

I hope this inspires you to create some magic this weekend✨

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“Everything is magical when you see it with your heart.” ~Unknown

  • The beginning of something magical…

Courage Watercolor Art Journaling

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I thought I’d share with you today a painting I created a while ago in an online class with the very talented Andrea Gomoll of Cre8tive Cre8tion Designs. This was a different style for me but I loved it.

This is a pretty simply painting but it definitely pulls you in. The watercolors seem to run off the page creating a dreamy and magical feeling. She has intense green, piercing eyes filled with strength and courage. Plus the colors blended beautifully especially in her long flowing hair which is my favorite part. What draws you in?

Hope this inspires you in some way today!

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Flower Princess Watercolor Portrait

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I really enjoyed creating my Butterfly Girl in the online class hosted by the very talented Katrina Koltes. I created the sketch for this painting a while ago on 12×16″ watercolor paper but it just sat. I wanted to do something different and didn’t know what for the longest time.

After finishing my Butterfly Girl I thought it would be a good idea to practice using a similar color palette. It takes me out of my comfort zone but I love how these colors blend together to create a soft and dreamy look. What do you think?

Hope this inspires you to create this weekend!

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“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” ~Vincent Van Gogh