This calendar journal was inspired by Back-to-School Time.
Even though we teachers no longer work in a little red schoolhouse,
and we don't have blackboards anymore,
the start of school brings red and black to mind.
On these white pages, I spread gesso, let it dry, then covered it all in deep red.
I set down a 12-inch mask/stencil, and spritzed a bit of water on the pages.
Students begin early on Tuesday, September 6th.
Everyone's probably a little nervous,
but we'll smile and help one another through.
It takes a village, afterall...
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Have a happy Labor Day Weekend, all.
If I don't get to you in the next couple of days,
Best to all of you teachers and students out there!
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For lots more calendar journals, check out Kate's Blog at thekathrynwheel !
12 comments:
Happy September Kathy! ♥
I've been thinking about making a calendar in my journal and I love yours! I watch Paula too and I will use some of her techniques as well. Journaling is about all I've had time for recently but I'm hoping I can get back to my girlies soon. Have a happy holiday!!!
Jessi xox
I know exactly what you mean! Blackboards mean school, although when we changed I was pleased not to have those horrible dry fingers! (retired now than goodness!) Great pages, love that technique!
Your pages are lovely. I can see that you are enjoying this year long exercise.
I recently revisited my calendar from last year. It has really helped me to remember the small things in life that the memory lets slip away.
x
Nice September Calendar. I love the blackboard theme for the journal spots. I am missing the start of school this year not being in the classroom. Makes me sad to see all the teachers posting about going back to school. Hope you have a great school year.
your new calendar is perfect! a teacher has to have a chalkboard somewhere in her life (i can't believe they're completely gone from the classroom now......boo hoo! no more clapping those dusty erasers together after class!). hope you have a fabulous school year, sweet pea....i know your new students will absolutely adore you!! xox
ooo what an excellent technique for your background....I must try that one! Gorgeous pages x
Hope you had a good "first day back"! Love your calendar - how clever to use blackboard for September! I'm sending lots of wishes for a great school year! Hugs, Teri xoxox
Love the blackboard. So clever. If I was still teaching they would have to cart me away before they took my blackboard.LOL
Love your September pages, although you are ahead of me now, I still haven't done mine! Really like the red and black colours. Hope your return to school was ok ... Back to school for me this week too!
Love the blackboards!
I hope back to school has gone well! Hope you have a great class - or turn them into one!
XO - Cat
Love your background, your blackboard squares and your embellishments. Have a good September.
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