Happy first full week of Spring and last full week of March!
We just passed through The Ides of March and March winds are blowing, bringing rain and cool fronts...and to many, more snow!
I find that I have to remind myself that Spring is not just a cooler version of Summer.
I've been trying to enjoy Spring as it's such a fleeting season where I live,
but sometimes the weather rollercoaster makes that difficult.
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It's not easy to see it now, but I originally was only going to create on the lefthand page. I had the image of the circus acrobats saved from an old calendar (Renoir's painting Acrobats at the Circque Fernando), and I thought the colors went really well with the painted background. Then the whole circus idea hit me and one page became two.
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Little Book of Wisdom art journal
Dies: Banner flags, Monkey, Big Top sentiment, Stitched circle, Stitched star, Circus tent, Giraffe, Gorilla, Elephant, Zebra, Lion
Acrylic paints
Distress crayons
Anna Griffin Riley collection designer paper
Orange and white paper scraps
Artistic Outpost Time sentiment stamp
Versafine Clair ink
Gel pens
Faber Castell Artist Big Brush pens
Stabilo All pencil
Promarkers
Star stickers
Pinking shears deco scissors
Washi tape
What I began with: the left side of the spread had been painted with orange, yellow and green acrylic paints, using a scrubbing technique to reveal under paint. The right side was covered with some very old scrapbooking paper in the those same colors. I wanted to try to make them more cohesive.
So I scribbled Distress Crayons in layers of those colors and spread with a baby wipe until I got my desired effect.
Left side of spread. I cut all the die cuts out of white card and colored them using Promarkers and Distress inks. I really like the Renoir. Back in the day, the audience would throw tissued-wrapped oranges into the ring to show appreciation and the performers would scoop them up. Like modern-day tipping, I guess. Citrus was not a staple for most back then, so oranges were a treat.
Right side of spread. I hope my lion die cut can hang with these other lions without getting eaten! And that zebra is just walzing on in there, like lions on the African Prairie don't feast on them! Well, the Ringmaster is gesturing come on in, so I'll leave it in his hands to avert disaster.
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I wanted to show you: this is the 5x7 sheet of Anna Griffin designer paper I started with. I cut the top area off and then apart to use in the top corners of the spread. Also, cutting it made it easier to fit the tent die cut on the page with this. And I'm happy that I snapped to hanging the momkey die cut from the trapeze bars. You may notice that the paper originally had pink coloring. I colored over all the pink with a red Promarker.
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Close-ups of all the die cuts: click on a photo to bring it up bigger.
And I think it's fitting for the last spread (the right hand page is the inside of the back cover).
And the best part: one more spread done in this journal, with a only a handful more to go to be finished.
Thanks for hanging in there if you made it this far, lol.
Hope your week goes so well you don't want it to end!
XOX
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Media: Paper, Acrylic paint, Distress Crayons and inks, Stamping ink, Promarkers, Big Brush pens, Stabilo All pencil, Gel pens, Washi tape
Media: Paper, Acrylic paint, Distress Crayons and inks, Stamping ink, Promarkers, Big Brush pens, Stabilo All pencil, Gel pens, Washi tape
Spring is the beginning of circus season, according to THIS.
The traveling circus coming to town is a big deal in rural areas.
Red / Ring / Ringmaster
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Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom
Spring is the beginning of circus season, according to THIS.
Festive / Celebration / Performance / Colors Green and Yellow
A fabulous card with many fun animal characters thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, thanks for sharing it with us at The Pearl Sparkles Challlenge.
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So many details on this colourful journal spread Aimeslee, it really conveys the air of excitement and activity of the circus. Thanks for sharing at Fab'n' Funky.
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I'm glad you ended up making a two page spread because it looks so well together. You manage to work in large and small spaces mastering beautiful work. I love these vibrant colours. Great work Aimes darlin'--Bethie
ReplyDeletewonderful projekts
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Fabulous double page spread,love the circus theme and all the images.Beautiful postcard and image too.
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Spring? I say what Spring LOL..the only thing we have resembling Spring is the pollen which turns black vehicles yellow! But I digress..I love your double page spread, it's all fun and festive and just perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at The Inspiration Station and Paper Funday Challenges.
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Too true about a small circus coming to smaller cities. As a child, the county seat community had about 9-10,000 people but our village about 20 miles away only had about 225. Whenever a small circus would come for a day or two, luckily my parents/sometimes mom would take us to a performance. Your journal pages did morph really well and have those layers and mixed media mergers that are characteristic for journaling! Thanks for thinking of FQGS!! --Becca
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun idea for a journal spread, and I'm glad you added the lions and all the other animals for Chris' AJJ challenge. Thanks for joining in. Besides the animals, the colors are great and you have some great vintage style images. And I know what you mean about spring. It is often not really spring for us, and at least at my house, it was more spring like on March 1 than it is now. But that will change. Hope your weather improves. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI love your circus spread Aimeslee, so much to look at. And the postcard is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you get some warmer weather soon.
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Lovely assortment of artwork.
ReplyDeleteI keep on searching but I cannot find Spring as where I look Aimslee.
ReplyDeleteHowever, your journal pages made me smile. I love the circus theme, so much going on in the ring there with all those animals for Chris' challenge at AJJ.
Love the way you built up the background to your other page - great stencil with all those letters on.
Hugs, Neet xx
Super colourful pages, I love all the elements you have added. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
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A super double spread. You've used lots of wonderfully blended mediums and gorgeous artwork to create this fabulously colourful journal spread.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with our March challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck! x
So cool!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteWe are getting lots of rain showers which I am hoping are early April showers and we are set for a sunny time ahead!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your pages - I know circuses have a bad reputation but as a child I used to love the arrival of the circus, especially as it was on my usual route to the bus stop home from school. My friend and I loved wandering past the lions cages and the tethered elephants and horses.
I love seeing how you used the fabulous backgrounds you made!
Thanks so much for sharing at AJJ and my theme, hugs, Chrisx
A wonderful and colourful journal spread!
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It's a beautiful page!
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Your double page circus spread is fabulous, Amy! So many little details and so cleverly thought out. I love your digital, dancer postcard too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” March Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again soon!
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your circus journal is wonderful. but the dancer -- what a wonderful way to show strength! dancers are very strong. this is beautiful! xo
ReplyDeleteYour journal spread is absolutely captivating and full of whimsical charm! I love how the vibrant colors and intricate die cuts bring the circus theme to life, and the incorporation of the Renoir painting adds a touch of artistic elegance. It's inspiring to see how your creative vision evolved across both pages, resulting in a delightful and harmonious composition that truly celebrates the spirit of Spring and the joy of artistic expression.
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ReplyDeleteΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ ΜΕ ΥΓΕΙΑ!
Creatividad, color y belleza.
ReplyDeleteYour art journal spread is gorgeous, Aimeslee! I love the Renoir image with the circus scene. Thank you so much for joining Craftlandia Challenge. Good luck in the draw. Big hugs from Greece.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty creation! Happy Easter! Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start!
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative. I'm pleased to see how you used your animal dies. Thanks for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteYour spreads are awesome! I love the colors. What a wonderful way to memorialize the circus visit! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
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The page spread turned out so beautifully and brings back memories of going to the circus.
ReplyDeleteOur spring weather is all over the place too. Supposed to snow tomorrow...
Thanks so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Thank you for joining in our challenge this month with your wonderful project!
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Great art journal! :) Thanks a lot for joining us at Let`s Craft and Create :)
ReplyDeleteThis double page circus spread is gorgeous! So many details and a lot of creativity!!! Amazing work! esitos...
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