Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Winter Wonderland


 Hi everyone. This Tuesday I am here to tell you that it is time for a new challenge at Try It On Tuesday.  Our newest challenge is
Winter Wonderland.

I made this double page journal spread in my winter journal. It began with the snowman (which I quite like) and part of his background on the right which came from an old journal page I really didn't like.  I cut the snowman and enough of the snowy base out so it would fit on my journal page. 
Then I went to my journal and used lots of green and a bit of blue spray ink. Once dry I used some white paint on the bottom left. I didn't mind that some of green bled through because I was making it into a forest, and unless the snow is deep, there is often some ground greenery poking through the snow. Once this dried I attached the snowman piece into my journal.
I die cut several of these trees using a TH die. I then layered them to create my forest. To tie the 2 sides together I added  bit of thinly torn Dina Wakely printed tissue paper and also added the plastic snowflake sequins. 
You also might notice I added a small stamped, fussy cut and colored cardinal onto the snowman's hat brim.  I am going to link up to Wendy's bird challenge at Art Journal Journey.

Be sure to visit all the design team blogs to get some nice inspiration. All art formats are accepted at Try It On Tuesday, and this challenge runs for a fortnight, and that is 2 weeks.

Lastly, I am linking up to day 24 of Leah's Art Everyday Month Challenge.
Thanks for visiting, and I look forward to seeing your Winter Wonderland art.


21 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous journal spread Erika, love that beautiful snowman. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Let's Art Journal said...

What a beautiful winter wonderland! The skiing snowman made me smile and his textureis amazing and he has such a perfect winter scene to ski in too - love it 😀. Take care and wishing you a wonderful week! Hugs, Jo

Helen said...

Beautiful Winter Wonderland in your Winter art journal! (What a great idea this is!). LOVE the snowman and your trees and background.. so cool! Have a super week! ((HUGS)) Helen

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

First, I am in awe of those die cut trees. They are amazing. Second, I love how your snowman is on skis. Very clever. It's a great winter wonderland and also perfect for Wendy's theme at Art Journal Journey, too.

nwilliams6 said...

Erika, I love these pages!!!! So full of beauty, fun, and great ideas. That snowman is amazing and I love the trees. Fab pages!!!! Hugz

pearshapedcrafting said...

I love your cheery snowman Erika! He's looking very pleased to see those beautiful trees after trekking through the snow! Hugs, Chrisx

Iris Flavia said...

The forest is beautiful!

WendyK said...

Fabulous Winter scene Erika, love the trees and snowman.
Hugs Wendy.

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.

Jeanie said...

This spread is just charming, Erika. I love the snowman but the trees really call me!

craftytrog said...

A wonderful winter spread Erika! I love the snowman!
Hugs,
Alison xx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely wintry spread Erika, your snowman look great and I love the texture. He looks as if he's ready to ski past the edge of the forest. A lovely little scene.
Avril x

CJ Kennedy said...

Let's get through Thanksgiving first. It's too early for Christmas and definitely too early for snow, said the Grinch 😺

NatureFootstep said...

lol. Love your snowman and I really love how you created the fir trees in the forest.

Something I have to remember :)

Take care!

DVArtist said...

Ohhh I really like the texture of the snowman. The is a very pretty page.

kathyinozarks said...

I love this!

Divers and Sundry said...

I love your snowy trees and that snowman. Truly a Winter Wonderland :)

Marjut said...

I like that snowman with skies. Fantastic page.
Have a nice week, Erika!

Serena Lewis said...

I LOVE your Winter Wonderland scene! I've always loved snowmen even though I live in a sub-tropical climate where we never see snow. :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Oh WOW!
That is a fabulous scene, just love the snowman.

All the best Jan

Joan said...

Great journal pages Erica. love the snowy scene and that cute snowman

Joan