Teabag Art for Elizabeth's Earthday Recycling Month.

 Hi everyone.

I'm back today, after dropping off the blogging planet, with a recycling page for Elizabeth's (Altered Book Lover) Earthday celebrations. Elizabeth is sharing my teabag art junk journal page on her blog today.

On a mixed media background I created a pocket with a used teabag, and inserted some cut off scraps from a previous project, adding a little button and some words for my finishing touches.

I'm typing this post one handed as a few weeks ago I tripped and fell in the street, fracturing the top of my humerous, the ball part of my arm that fits into my shoulder socket. Fortunately it was my non-dominant arm, so I'm not completely helpless, but my newly retired husband has stepped up and been amazing in his new job as my carer. Luckily I had this page already made, but I'm sure hubby would have helped with this too.

Thanks to Elizabeth for including my art on her blog, and to you for visiting today.

Alison xox

Autumn Pages & A Special Card

Hi Everyone.

I have a couple of Autumn themed art journal pages to share, that I failed to get posted on Art Journal Journey. We went away on holiday and time just ran away from me.

And here's the card I made for our daughter Beth, who has just celebrated her 30th birthday. Gosh that makes me feel old!

I used a Tim Holtz abstract faces die and a fab tutorial by Pete Hughes of Sizzix to create Frieda Kahlo.

Thanks so much for dropping by,

Alison xox

 

Autumn Colours with AJJ

 Hello All.

This week we have been having a wonderful time walking the coastal paths and watching the crashing waves on the North Devon coast. We really needed to get away, and it's been not exactly relaxing, but very refreshing. I adore being by the sea.

Our main reason for coming here was to visit the beautiful Ashbarton Estate that our daughter and fiance have booked for their wedding weekend in June 2026, so we had their company for a couple of days. The venue didn't disappoint you'll be pleased to hear. It's going to be perfect for the colourful festival wedding they are planning.

So, back to the real reason for this post. I have another page to share for my Autumn colours and inspiration theme at Art Journal Journey.

More teabags! I just love them! And I love toadstool spotting too, and have seen a few on my walks this week.

Thanks so much for visiting me today.

Alison

Autumn Colours & Inspiration

 Hello All.

Here is another page I made for my Autumn colours & inspiration theme at Art Journal Journey.

Thanks for all the beautiful art you've been making for my challenge at Art Journal Journey!

I'm also linking my page to the Autumn Magic challenge at Try It On Tuesday.

Alison xox

Art Journal Journey - Autumn Colours & Inspiration

 Hello All.

I'm thrilled to be the October host over at Art Journal Journey with the theme Autumn Colours & Inspiration.

Here is my sample page for the challenge.

I started with a layer of collage, then painted over it with a light layer of quinacridone nickel azo gold acrylic.

More collage was added, some leaves stamped with one of my hand-carved stamps, a teabag collage, some lace, a bit of gold leaf, and a Tim Holtz phrase sticker.

I look forward to seeing you over at Art Journal Journey with some Autumn inspired art journal pages.

Wishing you a happy October,

Alison

Scrappy8challenge - August - Salt

 Hi everyone.

Here's my take on the August Scrappy8 challenge on Instagram. This month's theme of SALT was chosen by Dawn/@4gracecreations. 

I went a bit wild adding sea salt to acrylic inks on some watercolour paper, to tear up and use on my art journal page, layered up some collage scraps, and added a little hand-drawn wild flower between my colourful heart flowers. The book text is taken from my old copy of Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice.

I'm linking this page to Jo's Wonderfully Wild theme at Art Journal Journey.

Thanks so much for visiting,

Alison xox

Junk Journal July - Days 30 & 31

 Hello Friends.

Here are my final two pages for Junk Journal July.

Day 30 - Shine.

I went wild with this page, throwing gold leaf, Stampendous Frantage EP, and gold paint splashes at it, before drawing my wild flower. 

I'm linking this page to Jo's Wonderfully Wild theme at Art Journal Journey.

Day 31 - Celebrate.

Thanks so much for visiting.

Alison

Junk Journal July - Days 28 & 29

 Hello All.

I have a couple more Junk Journal July pages to share with you.

Day 28 - Buttons

Day 29 - Contrast. I used warm and cool colours, and there are shiny and matt surfaces.

I went a little bit wild and abstract with this page, so I'm linking it to Jo's Wonderfully Wild theme at Art Journal Journey. I think the silver paint looks a bit like a waterfall.

Thanks for dropping by,

Alison

August 2024 Art Journal Calendar

 Hello Friends.

Here's my August art journal calendar. 

I'm linking it to Jo's Wonderfully Wild theme at Art Journal Journey. I went wild with colourful collage and wild birds.

And here's my completed July calendar.

Hope you have a wonderfully creative August.

Alison xox

DYICAD 2024 - Week 9

 Hello All.

Here are my final index cards, plus some group photos of them all.

Day 57 

 Day 58

Day 59

Day 60

Day 61

Cover ICAD and Days 1-15

Days 16-30

Days 31-45

Day 46-61

Thanks so much for visiting,

Alison xox

Junk Journal July - Days 26 & 27

 Hi everyone.

Here are two more junk journal pages.

Day 26 - Shade.

Day 27 - Poetic.

This is a final page for Halle's I've got a notion theme at Art Journal Journey.

Thanks so much for coming to visit today.

Alison xox

Junk Journal July - Days 23-25

 Hello All.

I have a few more junk journal pages to share with you today.

Day 23 - Tip-in.

Day 24 - Ephemeral.

Day 25 - Tea-dyed. 

This one is for Halle's I've got a notion theme at Art Journal Journey.

Thanks so much for visiting,

Alison xox

DYICAD 2024 - Week 8

 Hello friends.

Here are my ICADS for week 8 of Daisy Yellow Art's challenge.

Day 50

Day 51

Day 52

Day 53

Day 54

Day 55

Day 56

Only 5 more to go!

Thanks for visiting,

Alison xox

Junk Journal July 2024 - Days 20-22

 Hello All.

I have a few pages to share today for Meg's Instagram challenge.

Day 20 - Picture.

Day 21 - Colour

Day 22 - Timeless

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit, I really appreciate it.

Hugs,

Alison xox