This morning I had a couple free hours before making our 2 pm main meal, so I decided to work in my mixed media journal. It's been awhile.
I was loving Jo's theme for the month- Textures- over at Art Journal Journey
I had fun going through my saved magazine pages, used more of that packing material for the background, cut out trees from a piece of quilt flannel fabric, added a wooden heart button, added a piece of birch bark that I have had pieces of in my stash for many years now, and when I was cutting out flannel fabric, that strip on the top was written on the selvedge-perfect to use on this page.
I love using printed selvage edges, but never thought of them with this texture challenge. That was a really smart idea Kathy. Your selvage edge creates super texture, and I love the raccoon. You made a wonderful page for Jo's challenge and aced the texture. Thanks for joining us! Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeletethank you so much Erika, I loved the quote too on the selvage
DeleteA fabulous page Kathy! I love it! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a stunning page! You created such a beautiful scene with so much texture using the packaging, papers and fabrics - I love love love it 😁. The background texture from the packaging looks amazing and that little raccoon is super adorable - perfection! Thanks so much for joining us at Art Journal Journey and wishing you a happy new week! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much Jo
DeleteWonderful woodland page. The raccoon is so cute.
ReplyDeletethank you he gets me smiling
DeleteI like that heart, and the raccoon deserves it :) We have seen them -though rarely- on the patio. Such acrobats!
ReplyDeleteracoons can get into lots of trouble but they are really cute I do enjoy watching them too
DeleteIts a wonderful page Kathy and I like all the pieces and materials you added for texture, the racoon looked so cute on the photo, but I think they may be a nuisance in some areas in your part of the world.Thank you for linking to Jo's theme at Art Journal Journey.
ReplyDeleteStay safe.
Yvonne xx
thank you Yvonne, yes they are cute but very mischievious haha
DeleteStill playing catch-up, Kathy. What a great texture page. I like that the selvage edges of the magazine images are so textural. And that packing material is wonderful. I had a racoon family move in under my porch one year. Once I was sure they were out for the day, I put a grate up and they had to find a home elsewhere. That racoon looks much friendlier than mine. Thanks for sharing your page with us at Art Journal Journey using Jo's theme.
ReplyDeletethank you much Elizabeth those racoons do get into mischief for sure
Deletethank you so much Laurie-this was a fun piece to put together
ReplyDeleteI can see why that little guy makes you smile as he peeks out of the water. Love the way you have used natural materials in the building up of the page too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet x
thanks so much I enjoyed putting this page together
Deletea very nice journal, i love this ....
ReplyDeleteHave a beuatiful weekend, Elke