Today’s page for my Botanical theme over on Art Journal Journey was inspired by a paper shopping bag.
A few years ago a teacher I worked with knew my love of collage. One day she brought me a stack of colorful and unique shopping bags she didn’t have the heart to throw out. She was a bit sheepish about giving them to me but I was thrilled!
The background is one of those bags…slightly wonky and torn. I loved the cyanotype leaves and chartreuse “A” over the top. The words up the side made me think of a sunny morning when the dew glitters in the sunlight. The birds are singing and butterflies fluttering about.
After selecting a strip of scrapbook paper that fit my color scheme, I once again I used some pieces from my Tim Holtz ephemera pack…can you tell I’m trying to use up some things from my stash? I layered these on top of a bit of mulberry paper as well as a scrap of handmade paper and a label.
Simple collage that fits my Botanical theme.
Who would connect this work of art to a bag? I love the blues you have used within the composition and the letter A contrasts so with the blues.. The hand tied bouquet of forget me nots works so well with the mulberry paper giving a softness to the whole. A lovely piece for your theme Halle.
Hugs, Neet xx
ps the flowers made me smile – when you read my blog you will understand
What a great recycled bag, Halle, for your theme at Art Journal Journey. Hugs, Mia Co-administrator for AJJ craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}
wonderful page!!!!
The different parts fit together very well to create the final result. You have to have the idea first – a work of art.
hugs Elke ( Lebensglück)
I’d be excited about bags too. I also love the cyanotype one you added. What a great addition and it really helps make you page.Beautiful art Halle. I like the blues you have in this one. Hope your week is going well. hugs-Erika
This is stunning. A genuine beauty and I love the color combination. This is truly insopiring and perfect for your theme at AJJ.