Art Journal - Grow Where You are Planted

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I have been on a run of  Art Journaling lately - it is my wind down time in the evenings, once everyone is in bed. As I have mentioned with each page - we are all on a journey, whether it is art, faith, health or something else.  This one came together easily - I love that part of it - just feels right. I am sure as I go along that will change - but in the meantime I am enjoying the process and looking forward to learning and evolving...

My pages have been created using recycled cardboard.  It is very simple, starting with recycled patterned paper adhered to the page using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner.  Lots of layers have been added but it is still not bulky - one of the reasons I love Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The page has been sponged around the edges using white paint.

The floral image is from Uniquely Creative and has been coloured using Chameleon Pens and a white Gel Pen; next it has been Die cut with co-ordinating dies and glued to an inked panels. This has been adhered to the layered journal page. The eclectic sentiment has been created using Alphabet stickers from my stash - you know the ones we put aside thinking we will use them one day - I am sure we all have those - or is it just me!?! LOL!  The butterfly wings each side of the floral panel are on the recycled packaging and and too pretty to cover up.  Details have been added to the wings and other areas of the page using a White Gel Pen and smaller wings have been layered up to give a little dimension.

 The Tim Holtz Paper Doll is part of a very generous RAK I received and has had butterfly wings adhered behind her using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner.  This has then been glued to the bottom left hand corner of the floral panel. The Texture Paste is from Little Birdie Crafts and has been used with  homemade stencil - one I cut using an Older Spellbinders Die cut and a Cereal box.  A few yellow splatters were added using Imagine sprays.  

I just love this journal created using recycled cardboard - I have great plans for it .... hope you join me as I continue this journey!! 

This project is linked to the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft - Always Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

DL.Art Linky Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge - Anything Goes + optional: Veggie Stamping

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Brown Sugar -  ANYTHING GOES

Crafty Catz - ANYTHING GOES OPTIONAL TWIST: BLUE CHRISTMAS

Creative Fingers - ALWAYS  ANYTHING GOES 

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

 Crafting With An Attitude - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Always Anything Goes 

Lavinia World Challenges - Anything Goes Using Rubber Or Clear Stamps

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Anything Goes 

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

                                                          {{{hugs}}} and happy creating