Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wednesday Art

Hi everyone.

Today I want to share some art. Let me start with my latest page for Art Journal Journey. This month Elle is hosting and here theme of Fairytales, Folktales and Fables: Tell Me a Story.

I'm going whimsical today with my take on Goldilocks and the 3 Bears

On Elle's list of prompts, this topic is for next week, but I had my post finished before I noticed it was on her list.

I once again used some of Janet Klein's fun rubber stamp figures.


George, better known as Papa Bear,  Gertie, better known as Mama Bear and Marvin, who we'll call Baby Bear, have just come home from a romp through the woods. Since it is October they have actually been out hitting everyone's bird feeders as they need to fatten up before hibernating. They've come through the door of their tree house, and Marvin notices that his chair isn't where he left it.

Now Goldilocks is still inside, rummaging through the house. She isn't looking for anything in particular, and she isn't a thief, but she is very nosy.  When she was taking a walk one day, she became lost in the woods. That's when she  came across the door into the tree where the bear family lives She had never seen a door in a tree before, she had to go in and check it out.

While she was in the house,  the bears opened the door to come inside their home. Since the tree house isn't very wide, but it is tall, Goldilocks jumps up on top of an empty shelf just above the door, hoping the bear family won't see her there. Good thing she is also a very good gymnast to be able to make that jump in one leap. My page catches this moment in time, and what happens next is up to your imagination. Or perhaps a page for another day later this month.


I had this sheet of woodish looking paper from inside of an old Somerset Studio magazine. I stitched a bit of a dictionary page on the right, created the door from some Gelli printed paper, and then added my stamped, colored and fussy cut images.

There you have Goldilocks and the 3 bears. I am also linking my 3 bears page up to Creative Artiste Mixed Media blog (challenge #87) where any type of art is accepted as long as you use various types of media.

I also have a tag today for Michele's challenge at Tag Tuesday. The latest theme is Something Spooky.


I used an inked tag, added the scraps of the starry night paper and then added some stripes of washi tape. The tape didn't stand out very much so I had to outline it with a black Sharpie. The 2 owls are cut out of a book, the pumpkin is cut off of a sheet of paper (and then colored yellow to become a burning jack-o-lantern, and the girl is a stamp from an old Oxford Impressions Halloween set. I colored her in and added the witch's cap to her. Finally I added the stamped quotes and some little colorful foam stars.

That's all for me today. I hope everyone's week is going well.









19 comments:

Iris Flavia said...

Very, very supercute! Story and artwork!
Maybe I can join with a green "man" today.

CJ Kennedy said...

Love Goldilocks and the Bear Family figures. I have an ending for the story. And then Baby Bear shouted: "Who's standing on that shelf above the door?" Mama Bear picked up the phone and dialed 9-1-1 to call the police. Goldilocks vaulted off the shelf with a gymnastic tumbling run that would have earned her 10s from the judges all except the Russian judge who would give her an 8 just because. Because the Bear Family gave the police a good description of Goldilocks, she was picked up later in the day and arrested for Breaking and Entering. The End. ๐ŸŽƒ

Michelle said...

Oh Erika, the Goldilocks is adorable! And I love your version of the story. And your spooky page is awesome. I really like the owls you incorporated.

Divers and Sundry said...

I'm enjoying the fairy tale theme. I love the "spellbound" tag.

Sandra Wright. said...

Such a super Tag, I love everything about it. Perfect for Michele's theme at Tag Tuesday.
Sorry there isn't a linky, unfortunately Valerie was in hospital and only she has the linky code.
I have it now,so normal service will be resumed for the next challenge, Valerie is now recovering at home.xx

Jeanie said...

This is so cute, Erika! I love your little Goldilocks! She's got the cutest face!

Valerie-Jael said...

I love your story and Goldilocks and the three bears, wonderful. This was always one of my fave fairy tales, and you have given it a nice twist! Hugs, Valerie

Angie's Recipes said...

The 3 Bear page looks so adorable and well designed.

craftytrog said...

I adore your Goldilocks page Erika, and love the story.
A great spooky tag too.
Alison

Empire of the Cat said...

Hi Erika, love your page today, and that Goldilocks stamp is so cute, as are the bears of course. Good thing she's also a gymnast made me lol hahaha. I wonder where this story will go, maybe you can do a part 2? Thanks for joining me for the October theme at Art Journal Journey this month Elle/Empire of the Cat xx

Empire of the Cat said...

oh I just read CJ's story and I like that one!

Neet said...

Oh Erika, I love the story you have made re Goldilocks and you used that lovely figure that I have too. I am really in awe of your three bears, they are fabulous. And I love the names you have given to them. What a lovely idea that they live inside a tree. An absolutely delightful posting in every way - fabulous!
Hugs, Neet xx
ps I love the halloween tag too - lots of spookiness there. x

Aimeslee Winans said...

A very amusing and creative story and page, Erika! And quite a spooky tag as well. So many fabulous details on both pieces, hope your week is going well. xoxo

Michele said...

wow Erika! this tag is beyond spooktacular! truly a little masterpiece. thanks for linking to tag tuesday! xo

Michele said...

this tag is brilliant, and beyond spooktacular! truly well done and thanks for linking to tag tuesday! (and if i commented twice, apologies -- i'm having some problems today... :)) xo

pearshapedcrafting said...

My Janet Klein bears are due to make an appearance but not in such a brilliant setting as this. Love your story! Fabulous tag Erika! Hugs, Chrisx

pinky said...

Woe Erika your tag is excellent. Even the wording gave me the chills lol. Thanks for joining us at Tag Tuesday.
Pinky

Let's Art Journal said...

What a cool page and tag! Looks like you had such fun creating these, Goldilocks and the three bears is such an iconic story and the tag design is perfect for a spooky Halloween ๐Ÿ˜Š. Take care! Hugs Jo x

Andree said...

A brilliant journal page and a fabulous story to accompany it. Wonderfully colourful images and lovely stitching detail.
Thank you for joining in with our October challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x