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Monday, May 2, 2011

inspiration monday


i love to letter quotes in my art journal, but this past weekend i was inspired to do something a little different.....instead of writing the quote in my book, i decided to create a little book just for the quote!
i started with two 3" x 6" pieces of torn watercolor paper and randomly painted a few splotches on both sides using watercolors.  



then i folded each piece of paper in half and started lettering and drawing on the pages.



once i had everything the way i wanted......



i sewed the pages together using linen thread......
and voila.....a dreamy little book.....











"you've got to have a dream, if you want to have a dream come true"
dennis waitley


supplies:  koi watercolors, micron pens, pilot G-tech pens, 6B pencil, linen thread



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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This little book is sooo cute Lori! You've inspired me once again!

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  2. MartinaMay 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Very sweet! That makes a cute little gift too - such a special one!

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  3. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    This is *such* a magical idea!! My mind is spinning with the possibilities! Thank you again for the inspiration.

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  4. fran pascazioMay 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Lori,
    Your little book is wonderful...you are very talented and I enjoy your blog...thank you for all your inspiration...
    fran p.

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  5. Sherri B.May 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    You inspire me so much with your beautiful art work...I'm so happy I discovered your blog. Thank you!

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  6. JancalligrapherMay 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love the colors you used, it is so great. It makes me happy just to see those little flowers

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  7. AndriaMay 2, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful and inspiring!

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  8. LuckyDogMay 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Awesome, Lori! And sooo inspiring! Thanks! XOXO

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  9. Rosie GreyMay 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    This is so beautiful - I love your choice of colours!

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  10. mama bleuMay 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    So simple and so beautiful!

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  11. ale balanzarioMay 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful and magic!!

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  12. Anna WMay 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Once again I get really inspired by your lovely work! :o)

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  13. spencerMay 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I like the quote :)

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  14. Katie CannonMay 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    This is too cute. I might have to sue the quote on a piece for my daughter.I love all the quotes that you share.

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  15. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BMay 2, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    You do some of the most beautiful lettering I have seen! Oh, I envy your talent!!!

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  16. Jen @Sadie InspiredMay 2, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    How pretty!! It would make such a sweet little gift or card too.

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  17. TrishMay 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    love it!! (the book AND the quote!)

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  18. Kathryn ZbrzeznyMay 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    This is so wonderful! Your work always seems so light and happy, lori. You have a million ideas...and make them all look easy! What a talent. ♥kath

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  19. Cynthia SchelzigMay 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Super mega marvelous!!!

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  20. Patty SMay 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    {sigh}
    i love your handwriting lori.
    your little book is amazing and beautiful :-)

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  21. Becky ShanderMay 2, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Visiting here is always so uplifting...thank you for the internal sunshine.

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  22. PatMay 2, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    You make it look so easy...that's a sign of true talent!

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  23. joanne sharpeMay 3, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    adorable sweet and preciously creative! What a darling idea! xxooxox

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  24. Miss MarpleMay 3, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    This book is sooo sweet!

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  25. Claire MMay 3, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Adorable and priceless little book!

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  26. rachel awesMay 3, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    loriiiiiiiiiii!
    another piece of yours
    that leaves me
    GAAAAA GAAAAAA
    inside!!! & heart
    thumpity thumppppinnnng!
    i love this so much!
    INSPIRED. BRILLIANT.
    looooooooove! xox

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  27. Erin FishMay 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I have just discovered your blog. What a gorgeousl gem. This booklet is so beautiful. I can think of a number of friends who would appreciate such a lovely gift. Thank you for such a wonderful inspiration.

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  28. KMay 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I did something similar last week. I like yours way better :)

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  29. DawnMay 3, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    absolutely stunning, lori!

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  30. Barbi DMay 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I adore this!

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  31. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That is so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

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  32. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Oh my - that is absolutely inspiring and totally original and I have love the sentiments

    I keep singing that song too - it'll bound to keep me awake tonight

    Happy happy talking, happy talk!

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  33. lilylovekinMay 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    It is a round about way I discovered your blog, but what a delight. I see you have the same little set of water colors I have are they not a treat. I love your little book and the quote.

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  34. JaffroMay 3, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    It still inspires on Tuesday!

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  35. Janie HusbandMay 4, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    so completely beautiful....

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  36. CreateologyMay 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I just love this little book you made. Your simplicity is what makes your art so beautiful. Dream...dream...dream...

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  37. julie kingMay 8, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    simply splendid in every way!! you should sell these!

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  38. tamiMay 9, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    oh this is so beautiful!!

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  39. BeedeebabeeMay 9, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    OMG...how I love this!!!! xoxo

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  40. JenipherMay 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What a great little project!!

    smiles
    Jenipher :)

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  41. AmySMarch 23, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love your art and get so much inspiration from it! But I have to comment about this lovely quote. It is actually from a song called "Happy Talk" from the musical "South Pacific" by Rodgers and Hammerstein (1949). It goes: "You got to have a dream / If you don't have a dream / How you gonna have a dream come true?" Since Denis Waitley was born in 1933, I imagine he borrowed the quote from the musical, not the other way around. :-)

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