Monday, May 1, 2023

Flowers at Art Journal Journey

 Happy 1st of May! I'm so excited to be guest hosting Art Journal Journey's challenge this month!
 I chose Flowers as the theme. You simply cannot have May without them!
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Here's what I've made to kick things off. I created this page in my 7x7 Stonehenge journal. It's mostly stenciled with washi tape, a stamped sentiment and some inking around the edges.
Here's a progress shot of the beginning stenciling. I used Distress Inks and stencils from Issues 95 and 106 of Creative Stamping Magazine and from Crafters Companion here. I had stippled the sky with DI before stenciling.
After adding the washi tape, I used a Funky Fossil stencil and a grey wax pencil to trace raindrops. Then I lightly colored them with a blue pencil. I coated that with Nuvo Crystal Glaze for dimension and shine.
And one last look.
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I will add and link to challenges later today.
Thanks for visiting and come art journal some flowers with us!

MY CHALLENGE PLAYLIST:
Flowers + Spring Weather!
Epcot Int'l Flower and Garden Festival

31 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What a fabulous entry to start the month. I love the theme and I adore your first entry. I really like the frame and how you broke it up with the flowers you created. This is a charming and captivating way to start your hosting this month, Aimeslee.

Valerie-Jael said...

Greatvto have you iwth us this month at AJJ, have fun! Love today's journal page, so pretty. Enjoy spring! Hugs, Valerie

My name is Erika. said...

This is a super way to start the new month. I love how you stenciled that pretty picture. It looks amazing. It feels like a nice day in May. And I'm glad you're joining us this month as our host, and I'm loving the theme of flowers too. Happy May to you. Hugs-Erika

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Gorgeous. My it is a large piece of stonehenge. I hear stonehenge is lovely to work onl The swirls on the rain is very attractive as are your flowers. Bravo--Bethie.

*Vicki* said...

An absolutely gorgeous scene! I love the Spring rain sprinkling over the flowers and fields! The rain is shinny fun! Congrats on being a guest for AJ Journey and thank you for the inspiration!

Elkes Lebensglรผck said...

That is fabulous Journal page, have a good time!
Hug Elke

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh Aimeslee your page is wonderful- I adore this page and you have used my favourite colour combination. Of course you must know that this is a favourite topic for me! Have a great May! Hugs, Chrisx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a wonderful and lovely feeling on your page. It's so beautiful Aimes.

Nonni said...

Beautiful scene, love all the detail. Thank you for joining us at Ink!

Makira said...

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ this page! OMgoodness. Your use of different media & colors is fantastic! Thank you for joining us at Park Hopping My Happy Place. Have a creative & peaceful week! Cheers, Makira

Cathie w said...

Beautiful...thank you for joining in at Crafty Gals Challenge Corner

brenda said...

Beautifully done in a lovely blend of colours, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week.

B x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful journal page Aimeslee,love all the stencils and textured raindrops.Thank you for joining us at Pearly Sparkles
Carol DT x

crafty-stamper said...

Hi Aimeslee just popping back to say your beautiful journal page would be perfect for the 1st challenge at Crafting From The Heart-no cards challenge
Carol x

Let's Art Journal said...

It's wonderful to see you hosting AJJ this month and what a fabulous theme you've chose! Your page is such an inspiration, love it ๐Ÿ˜Š. Looking forward to joining in the fun! Hug, Jo x

Diane said...

It's beautiful, I always LOVE your stenciling projects!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons!
Diane FS Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Four Seasons}

theras kartenblog said...

Wonderful and adorable! I love the colours so much.
Thanks for playing along with us at Friendship Challenge.
Good luck and all the best!
Ilse (thera)

Liz said...

A beautiful journal page, I love the colourful scene you’ve created. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week. Good luck!
Liz xx

Sarah said...

What a lovely page, beautifully done. Thank you for joining in at Allsorts. Sarah DT

Caty said...

Congratulations for hosting AJJ Aimeslee !! Your card is really Wonderful, love the amazing design and all details.
Have a great day, big hugs
Caty

Becca S said...

Hello, dear! Thanks for sharing your journal scene--very country meadow looking-- with FQGS!! We appreciate that you've made a delivery to the store this month! :) We also appreciate this country visit! Today in North Central IL, we had overcast skies, a bit of light rain, gusting winds 15-20 mph! Your journal page's swirly sky captures that breezy feeling. I liked reading how the rain drops were created and love that you have photos at different angles to capture their sheen and also their domed shapes! --Becca

Sharon Fritchman said...

Hi Aimeslee! What a beautiful page. I love your stenciling and especially like how you framed your page in washi tape! That's so creative and beautiful. Thank you for hosting this month's wonderful theme, too. I have been having lots of fun with it! Hugs, Sharon

Chris said...

A beautiful spring themed page, love the stencilling and bright fresh colours. Thanks for playing along with our April Showers/May Flowers Challenge at Fab’n’ Funky
Chris
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Linby said...

A really beautiful AJ page. Thanks so much for joining in at Allsorts challenge.

Ellibelle said...

Such beautiful stencil work on this page, a really wonderful scene and love the washi tape!
Thank you so much for joining in at "I spy with my little eye" as well as Allsorts challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner

cass said...

Pretty Journal page. Thanks for joining us at Pearly Sparkles this month for Anything Goes but a card challenge.

ahlers5 said...

This is a gorgeous page...love the colors.

Bastelmichaela said...

A beautiful Card, Thank you for participating in Friendship Challenge, hugs Michaela

Lisa J said...

How Lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Pearly Sparkles Challenge. Lisa J

nwilliams6 said...

Great theme, great page, and so cool you provide pictures of your process. Loving the blue and the pretty details! Hugz

Chana Malkah said...

Nice work, Aimeslee! Thanks for stopping by A Place to Start !
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
Redora Lee Designs , My Blog
A Place to Start , Challenge Blog
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