Thursday, December 1, 2022

Snowy Winter for Art Journal Journey

   When I saw the new theme by Jo-Snowy Winter- for Art Journal Journey, I knew I wanted to make a page in my German cookbook mixed media journal.

   Going through my stash of saved papers I didn't have much in winter scenes. I recently had gone through my too stuffed tin of saved items and junked over half of it. It is now more organized and I can find things.

  I did find a pretty calendar page of a snowy scene-perfect for the background, and I designed a collage. Going through items to use this turned a little sentimental with good memories

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  The calligraphy Kathy was written by CJ. The first year we had moved to the lake house I had mentioned that I was going to really miss feeding and watching all the deer.   Around Christmas time CJ had sent me many reindeer strung together with strings and this was on the envelope. I saved it as her calligraphy is so pretty.  I grabbed my reindeer stamp to add to the collage. I have her reindeer in a "safe place" but not sure where that is at the moment-smiles
   We will never stop missing our Nikita (our wolf family member) so I added the wine label, I found this cancelled cardinal stamp, and the little gingerbread sticker was on the back of  CJ's envelope to seal it


In my saved stash I found this tag that one of my slow mail friends sent to me. It reminded me of when I was a child-all dressed up in warm winter outer garments.     Inside CJ's envelope was this note-so thoughtful and now a perfect place for it in my journal








36 comments:

  1. This is a lot of fun to see. Love the little gingerbread man, too.

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  2. Love the snowy background, Nice to pay homage to CJ and a great entry for Jo's theme at Art Journal Journey. I can tell this entry was very personal for you. I especially loved the Nikita inspired wine label.

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    1. thank you Elizabeth-this page just came about the way it wanted to I think-not planned

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  3. Some really nice ones
    Happy Friday

    Much💜love

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  4. What a fantastic journal page, Kathy. You will enjoy this one when you turn through the pages of your wonderful old book. I still can't get excited about cold winter days. I have always loved snow, but this year I am hoping we don't see much of the white stuff.

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    1. thank you-yes I think I will too, putting this together in my journal. I am not looking forward to snow either-although it is nice being retired these days and not needing to drive in it anymore to go to work

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  5. Love your beautiful journal spread, Kathy, and how you added the pretty things from CJ, that's a great way to save memories. Thanks for joining us at AJJ, much appreciated. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. Nice pages and calligraphy, too!
    LOL, happens to me, too. I put something away very safely and then.... gone!!!
    I have two notes hanging here, too and we have a chalkboard on the fridge, too. Try that for more fun and love?
    Have a happy Friday, hugs!

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  7. This is a lovely page Kathy. You have so many memorable items to add that work great. I'm glad you were inspired to join Jo's challenge. Thank you. And I hope December has started off well for you also. hugs-Erika

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  8. Great story to go along with your great ArtJournal page. That CJ she is so thoughtful! Happy Weekend! Hugs! deb

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  9. I especially love how you added the wolf wine label. We never, ever stop missing them, do we? It's so personal!

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  10. Such a lovely page, perfect for the theme.

    Happy Friday and weekend wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  11. Hello Kathy,
    What a wonderful winter scene, a great image for the theme. I love the wolf wine label and the reindeer stamp. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thanks for visiting my blog.

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  12. You created such a beautiful page with all these items that have such personal memories for you. Oh those "safe places" - the items are truly safe from us since we never find them again.

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    1. thanks yes it was very special now the memories are in this mixed media journal book

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  14. Wow, what stunning pages! I love the vintage image of the little girls with the falling snow and your calender page is amazing with the stamping and embellishments 😊. CJs calligraphy is so beautiful and the perfect addition too! Thanks so much for joining in our Snowy Winter challenge at Art Journal Journey! Happy December dear Kathy! Hugs Jo x

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  15. Two contrasting pages but both fabulous! I love that you used so many lovely elements that really meant a lot to you! Thanks so much for sharing this for Jo's theme at AJJ, hugs, Chrisx

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  16. Kathy how lovely. Your Christmas/winter pages are just perfect for this time of the year. Sorry I have been missing. Just now catching up. Hugs!

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  17. Love your lovely romantic winter journal!
    Happy advent, hug Elke

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  18. What a fab stash you must have... and I dig how these pieces came together for such a charming journal entry!

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