Lines on the Map

 Happy Friday everyone. Another week has flown by. This weekend I am hoping to get my veggie garden fence cleaned and painted, a somewhat big job, but one that needs to get done every few years. I'd love to get it finished  because depending on how long winter lingers, sometimes there isn't enough time in the spring to do it without all my garden plants popping up and getting in the way. We shall see whether that happens or not, depending on the weather (not as much sun is now predicted).

I thought I would share another page for Chris' Hold the Line challenge at Art Journal Journey. There's just a little over a week to go this month (wow!), and it would be great if you would like to join in.

This map postcard  was my inspiration for the page. Since  it was blue and white, I went with a sprayed blue background. I also added some stenciled deli paper scraps to give the background some texture as well as to help make the postcard more of a part of the page, rather than just being on the page.

A ticket sticker, some striped paper tape and a stamped and fussy cut emblem finished off the page. the quote is hard to read, but it says "Follow your bliss."

And how about  a view of my Halloween decorations? I don't go overboard, but I have a few fun things I like to put out. I'm not into scary as much as I like the vintage look. And since we are into the home stretch to the end of the month, I thought today would be a good time to share them for those of you who like a little Halloween.

On my fireplace mantel I have just a couple of vintage looking pieces.

And do you like my quilted pumpkin banner? I made this several years ago (and it was in Somerset Studio's Home many years ago also).

I have a hanging light over my table that makes a good place to hang ornaments. These are some silly ones I bought at Target several years ago.

The vintage looking pumpkin with the ribbons hangs off the middle of my light, but it was not part of  the Target  set.

I also picked up this fun little sign at Target years ago also.  The "out" at the bottom can switch to in, which usually happens when my daughter is around.

And finally a couple of years back I bought a Halloween "tree". I made most of the decorations that year from some  coasters.

The 2 Day of the Dead "dolls" I  picked up at Target. also

My latest purchase was this witchy crow which I got on sale after Christmas from Annalee Dolls. They are a local company (Meredith, New Hampshire) . They make all kinds of felt creations. After Christmas they have a 50% off sale, and I picked up this witch. I didn't think she'd work on the top of the tree when I got her, yet she does work well there!

The owl wizard on my mantel (in an earlier photo today) is also from Annalee Dolls.

That's all for me today. Have a great start to your weekend!

And as always, thanks for visiting my blog.