It's not cheating!

I've been asked a few times during my doodling classes - in person and now online - if I use doodling templates and if I think it's cheating. Cheating at doodling, that is. Well, I say absolutely not! I've used Crafters Workshop templates a few times and really like them. I also like to take them and add my own touches to them.

Here's one I made for my LSS. I used the template for the basis of the swirls and foliage and most of the dots. I moved the template around and just used bits of it here and there to create my own pattern of swirls. Same with the dots.

I used a Sakura black Permapaque marker for the black because it was going to be on both paper and the slick photo paper. Then I outlined some of them with white to give them a little more depth.

The second layout I used a different template and changed pens depending on what color I wanted to stencil in. I'd color it in, lift it carefully, and let the ink dry. I'd then reposition it and repeat the process with a different color. I put some of the design over the photo and some beneath.

So, for you doodlers out there, use those templates! It's still doodling, just doodling with help. :) Who couldn't use a little help every now and then?

Online Class has Begun!

Hello to all my Doodle All Day students on Big Picture Scrapbooking! I'm very excited that class has started. It's Day Two and I'm already having a blast. For those of you who missed registration, the class may be offered again and I'll make sure to let you know if it is. The creative team at BPS has done a fantastic job pulling the class together. A huge special thank you to all of them for helping this class be as great as it looks like it's going to be.

I'll see you in the classroom!

Class near Atlanta this Saturday 10/6/07

First, I apologize for not being around lately. I've been teaching and traveling and just crazy with work. Bad blogger bad. :(

Anyway, just a quick note to all those in the Atlanta area.
I'll be teaching my doodling class at EMI Scrapbooking Store in Cumming, GA this Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00.
Can't wait to meet all of you already registered!
Call the store for more info. Their website: EMI Scrapbooking