In the End: Creative Storytelling

Here we are at week 5 and our last post for the special presentation of the Whatevers Three! It's hard to believe a whole month has gone by and we've shared 5 fun pictures with you. I have really enjoyed my weekly mixed media pages and have been cooking up some fun ideas to use my stash of photos on.

You can read Vic's blog post for this photo by clicking here
You can read Nat's blog post for this photo by clicking here

Also, make you stop by the Whatevers Facebook Page, which you can find here. You can also share your project with us there, we love to see the story you create around the photo!

Here's the photo we used for this week: Women in a Truck!

Please note, we are sharing these photos with YOU for your PERSONAL use only -- we love and encourage you to share your work on social media with credit back to the Whatevers! These photos are not for classes or in any resale situation!

And here's my story for week 5:

In the end, Winston knew everything was gonna be ok.

THANK you so much for joining us on this fun remake of the Whatevers, make sure you like our Facebook pages, you never know what we're going to do next! 

Woohoo, it's my Friday -- or the end of my workweek! So excited to finish up my pack of @strathmoreart #watercolor cards this week and have a pop-up sale! #flowersofinstagram #drphmartinswatercolor #catherinescanlondesigns #catherinescanlon #watercolor #flowers

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Sunflowers on a cloudy, somber day. #honorthefallen #MemorialDay #catherinescanlondesigns #catherinescanlon #watercolor #flowers #betheflower

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Love all these cards, thinking of selling them for $10 each. What do you think -- too high too low or just right? They are 5x7 and have an envelope.

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So much inspiration from one magazine! #flowersofinstagram #catherinescanlon #catherinescanlondesigns #peonies #watercolor #flowers #drphmartinswatercolor

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Creative Storytelling: Video #5

Today is the last installment of my Creative Storytelling project, I'm sharing the last video which is a fast forward of how I add color to my pages using watercolor paints.

Video 5: Watercolor fast forward:
Creative Storytelling with the Whatevers: Watercolor Fast Forward from Catherine Scanlon on Vimeo.

Thank you so much for joining me on this super fun project! 

Worlds Worst Pancake Flipper award goes to me! 😍 I hope they're good, they're gluten-free.

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Creative Storytelling: The Whatevers 3 Week 4

Here we are creeping into week #4 of our month long Whatevers Three! It's hard to believe there's just ONE week left. This has been so much fun to plan and scheme and get all painty and creative with my story.

The photo this week was one I found in an old album from my Grandmother, so I'm thinking these ladies were her friends or may be relatives of mine. The caption cracks me up, but is not uncommon for this group of family members -- they were always doing fun and cooky things. I love that.

You can read Vic's blog post for this photo by clicking here
You can read Nat's blog post for this photo by clicking here

Also, make sure to take a little visit the Whatevers Facebook Page here. You can also share your project with us there, we love to see the story you create around the photo!

Here's the photo we used for this week: The Water's Fine!

Please note, we are sharing these photos with YOU for your PERSONAL use only -- we love and encourage you to share your work on social media with credit back to the Whatevers! These photos are not for classes or in any resale situation!

And here's my story for week 4:

Winston always looked forward to summer visits with her cousin Hermione. According to Mother, they were getting to big to play in the laundry bucket.

Thanks for dropping by, and make sure you come back tomorrow for another lesson in my FREE Class, Creative Storytelling!

I did some new product testing at work last week and love the results! I need to spend more time playing with color creating things that I love and less time on things that don't make me happy! #catherinescanlon #catherinescanlondesigns #painting #flowersofinstagram #prussianblue #breareese

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@lmberry26 CONGRATS -- you're the lucky winner of all these fun artsy fartsy goodies. Make sure to check your messages! Have a wonderful Thursday!

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I can't even put into words how inspiring this fun class @themixonmaine was yesterday. We made these fun flowers out of wool and wool sweaters, it was so much fun! however today I have discovered that I burned off my fingerprints from all the hot glue. 😳#flowers #woolfelt #feltedwool #catherinescanlon #themixonmaine #brunswickmaine #mainestreet #supportlocal

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Creative Storytelling: Video #4

Hello and Happy Thursday. Today I'm sharing the 4th of 5 videos from my Creative Storytelling project. You'll see how I add the people to my background -- lots of cutting and pasting involved!

Video 4: Adding the people:
Creative Storytelling with the Whatevers: Adding the Cast of Characters from Catherine Scanlon on Vimeo.

Thank you for dropping by, have a great day! 

Creative Storytelling: Week #3: In the Garden with Mom

Here we are with week #3 of our month long Whatevers Three. This has been so much fun to plan and scheme and get all painty and creative with my story. The photo this week was my favorite so far, I think because I love sunflowers and this photo had so many possibilities!

• You can read Vic's blog post for this photo by clicking here
• You can read Nat's blog post for this photo by clicking here
• Visit the Whatevers Facebook Page here. You can also share your project with us there, we love to see the story you create around the photo! 

Here's the photo we used for this week: In the Garden with Mom:

Please note, we are sharing these photos with YOU for your PERSONAL use only -- we love and encourage you to share your work on social media with credit back to the Whatevers! These photos are not for classes or in any resale situation!  

And here's my story for week 3:

Newton's mother was always surprised at how fast and tall he had grown. In just 4 years he towered over all the 11 year old neighbors. At this rate he would be a giant when he turned 18.

So that's my story for this week, be sure to come back tomorrow for the 3rd installment of my FREE Creative Storytelling class, and also drop by every Wednesday in May for another photo to be inspired by!

THANKS for dropping by, have a great week!

Creative Storytelling: Video #3

Today I'm sharing the third of 5 videos for my Creative Storytelling project. The video I'm sharing shows you how I create a basic background using stencils, acrylic paint and more!

Video 3: Starting the background:
Creative Storytelling with the Whatevers: Adding Color with Acrylic Paint and Stencils from Catherine Scanlon on Vimeo.

Thanks for dropping by, have a wonderful day! 

Creative Storytelling: The Whatevers Three: Distracted Dude

Here we are with week #2 of our month long Whatevers Three. This has been so much fun to plan and scheme and get all painty and creative with my story.

• You can read Vic's blog post for this photo by clicking here
• You can read Nat's blog post for this photo by clicking here
• Visit the Whatevers Facebook Page here. You can also share your project with us there, we love to see the story you create around the photo!

Here's the photo we used for this week: Distracted Dude:

Please note, we are sharing these photos with YOU for your PERSONAL use only -- we love and encourage you to share your work on social media with credit back to the Whatevers! These photos are not for classes or in any resale situation!  

No matter how hard he tried to forget, Newton would always remember his father being distracted by things in the distance. In every photo Mr. Whatever was looking off into the distance. He always wondered what made his father so distracted!

So that's my story for this week, be sure to come back tomorrow for the 2nd installment of my FREE Creative Storytelling class, and also drop by every Wednesday in May for another photo to be inspired by!

THANKS for dropping by, have a great week!

Creative Storytelling: Video #2

Today I have another video to share with you, this one is about 20 minutes long and covers the History of the Whatevers, How to get started and tools I use when I work on this super fun project! 

Creative Storytelling with the Whatevers: History, Getting Started and Tools I love:
Creative Storytelling with the Whatevers: History, Getting Started and Tools I Love from Catherine Scanlon on Vimeo.

Thanks for dropping by, have a great day! 

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Creative Storytelling -- we're bringing back the Whatevers!

I have been so excited that our 2 year long project from a few years ago, The Whatevers made it on the cover of the May/June Cloth, Paper Scissors magazine.  It's been hard to keep it a secret for the last few months.

This project, that my two dear friends Nat Kalbach and Vicki Chrisman and I shared is one that has always been near and dear to my heart. It was a fun way to create and be silly with no deadlines or requirements and we got to give our favorite photos a story.

• You can read Vic's blog post for this photo by clicking here.
• You can read Nat's blog post for this photo by clicking here.
• Visit the Whatevers Facebook Page here. You can also share your project with us there, we love to see the story you create around the photo!

Here's the photo we used for this week: Mr. and Mrs. Dam.

Please note, we are sharing these photos with YOU for your PERSONAL use only -- we love and encourage you to share your work on social media with credit back to the Whatevers! These photos are not for classes or in any resale situation! 

So without further delay, here's my colorful page. 

 

The text says: Winston was always embarrassed by how much effort her parents put into the annual 4th of July Parade.

 

She was always grateful at the end of the day.

 

Make sure you come back tomorrow for another installment in my FREE Creative Storytelling class. Thank you so much for dropping by, have a wonderful day!