Hi everyone. Happy new month to you. It's May! In many places today is a holiday, but not here in the US. However it is the day that we get a new host and new theme over at Art Journal Journey . 😉
Before I get to that, let me once again thank Gillena for being a wonderful host, and let me also thank everyone who joined us this past month. ❤ So thank you all!
For May, we are welcoming one of our admin teamies as a host. You probably all know the creative and talented Mia. If you don't, you might recognize her blog Craftartista.
This month Mia has chosen the theme of BIRDS.
I had a hard time getting this first page to lay flat in my journal. You can probably see it better in the next photo.
The background is made with blue, yellow, purple and bright green paint that I sponged onto the page with a crushed paper towel. Once dry, I added a large sticker which I thought was where I wanted to go. Then I realized it wasn't what I wanted so I sponged a little more of the bright green paint over it . It makes a good place (on the left side of the page) to add my leaves and flowers.
The large green leaves and the flowers are made using some very old Hero Arts flower print rubber stamps. I stamped them on paper with embossing ink and then I added embossing powder to them to give them their interesting texture. Once they were heat set I then fussy cut them out and added them to my piece. The bird is fussy cut from a sheet of paper (that I think was by Graphic 45). The hello friends words along the bottom is from a sheet of Graphic 45 paper.
To finish my page I die cut and added a few details to the butterfly, and I stamped the quote which is from an old Allie Edwards set by Technique Tuesday.
Please don't forget our dreaded rules if you decide to join in. We are an art journaling challenge, so please only link an art journal page and not a card, ATC, tag or other forms of art. However, we do accept any form of art journaling and any size page.
And just an FYI- if you link up through one of the social media platforms we may not be able to comment on your piece because we admins may not have that particular platform or even any social media platforms.
Otherwise, I hope you'll be inspired by Mia's bird challenge and you'll join us at Art Journal Journey this month. I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.
24 comments:
WOW. I love the bird, the textured flowers and leaves, the background, and the sentiment. What a vibrant and interesting first entry for Mia's theme at AJJ.
Beautiful page! And cute bird. Is it a blue tit?
Happy May!
Lisca
Purple, green, pink and blue are beautifully mingled together to make this bird page such a delight! Happy May, Erika!
That's a very spring-like page with a bright, cheerful vibe.
This is a holiday weekend here, but the holiday is on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
If it features butterflies, it must be good! All the best - David
Happy May!
What a cheerful start with birds as the theme--perfect for this season of new beginnings.
Your page is beautiful.
Love those bright colors, textured leaves, and that sweet bird.
LOL, and I thought, Erika, that is a butterfly! ;-)
Beautiful page and yippee to May (can time slow down now?!)
Hugs and to a great Friday and weekend
Hopefully your beautiful page will be the good luck charm for sunny and warm weather.
Lovely page! Happy May!
...I wish you a Marvelous May!
Happy May Day!
Happy May Day! The pink and green is fun!
May Day is not a holiday in the US?! I didn't even know that! The day is obviously a celebration of the Chicago workers who fought for the 8-hour work day. In the Czech Republic, there are at least some people who celebrate their incredible bravery. It doesn't much surprise me, honestly, that the US decided not to make this day a national holiday. It's a reminder of the class struggle in your country, I suppose.
Nonetheless, that page is absolutely beautiful. There's something very authentically natural about it. The amount of green - the most pleasant colour to the human eye - definitely helps as well! :)
Wow!!!!!! This is stunning! Very well done my friend.
That's a lovely page.
Wishing you a wonderful new month of May.
All the best Jan
That came out so nice.
Sponging the paint onto the page is so effective, I often use a sponge with paint (even on my garden fence!!) Love the little BT amongst the flowers, a very delightful work of art Erika and a fab theme for AJJ (fingers crossed I get chance to play along..)
Sorry I have been a bit quiet again, Hubby had an op just over a week ago so there's been extra care duties for me :/
Wishing you a sunny weekend Hugs Tracey xx
A wonderfully colourful welcome to May, blooms and birdies encapsulate Natures activity this month.
B x
May day may be the most forgotten holiday of the year. I remember making baskets as a child, but you hardly hear about it anymore.
Pretty page.
This is absolutely stunning. I love the colours and design.
Happy May Day, Erika! Your art piece is full of vibrant spring colors. I love the bird!
Erika, your page is stunning! I love the cheerful background and the gorgeous collaged composition you made. Happy AJJ!
What a beautiful page, Erika. I love the sponged background. It makes the bird pop up. Thank you for your entry in my challenge at AJJ. Hugs, my friend.
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