Hi everyone. Happy Thursday. This week, like all the others lately, is buzzing right by. And they predict today will be a bit warmer; perhaps even warm enough for a nice afternoon walk. 😏 (I hope...)
Today I have some art to share for a couple of challenges. First I have a page for Sharon's Winter challenge at Art Journal Journey. This time my link to winter is the grey sky background, as one thing about winter is that it's much darker more of the time.
I used my new Kuratake Gansai Tami Graphite watercolors to color the background. Then I used an older TH die to cut out the street lamp. I filled in the glass dome of the lamp with gold paint and then drew in the lighted candle. The 2 crows are on some clear washi tape that I have.
I also die cut the trim that I used on both the top and bottom using an old Cheery Lynn die. The flowers are a heavy duty paper image that I received as a freebie when I ordered something earlier in the fall. Finally, I stamped the quote from a Paper Artsy Sara Naumann set.
I also have another tag to share over at Tag Along (and ATCs). This month Lynn is hosting, and even though you can always join with an anything goes tag. Lynn is requesting reed and green. My tag has lots of red and green, and even a little bit of blue too.
The background is inked with some green Versafine Clair ink. Once that dried I used a bit of turquoise ink over it. I added a bit of washi tape ( from an older TH set) and then I added a 49 and Market punch out twig with berries. Finally I finished by stamping the Joy to the World text. This stamp is ancient and has no markings on it. The little holly next to it is part of the stamp, and I colored in the leaves and berries.
That's all for me today. Enjoy your day too.
14 comments:
Love your work with the cute crows! As the tag. Ahh, to the season, have a happy day, hugs
...and a Merry Merry Merry Christ to you, Erika.
The flowers on the first page are such a nice touch. Excellent job, Erika.
I like them both but the tag especially resonates!
Both ideas are absolutely brilliant!
good christmas time, hugs Elke
I have no idea why, but I have a thing for those old fashioned lamps, so I especially love that piece!
Lovely page and tag
Your journal page is stunning and would make a beautiful holiday card. I have a flannel shirt, flannel-lined jeans, and Heat Holders socks on today. I hope you didn't get much snow last night and are staying warm today
Both of these are fabulous. Well done indeed.
Oh wow that sky is really amazing and love the watercolor with it! The light is very peaceful looking. Your tag is very pretty as well! Lovely details!
Preciosos Erika. Me encantaron. Besitos
. . . and a Merry Merry Merry Christmas to you too, Erika.
Lovely art and tag.
Enjoy the remainder of Thursday and have a good end of the week. Where do the days go?
All the best Jan
You've captured the grey winer sky perfectly, then the street lamp to brighten the day. Clever use of ink has achieved real depth on your tag, thanks so much for joining us at Tag-Along (and ATC's) December challenge.
B x
Oh wow, Erika! Your page is stunning! I love your beautiful background especially like the street lamp. It looks so festive and absolutely gorgeous! I love how you made it glow!! And the crows add a special touch, too.
And your Christmas tag is gorgeous, too. Thank you . . . you made my day! Hugs, Sharon
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