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    Summer journey

    July 6, 2020 - By 

    When I think of summer, I think of road trips. I grew up traveling across country with my parents. Sometimes we made it all the way to the coast. Sometimes to Canada. And other times just to the neighboring state…but we always drove.

    I have so many memories of back roads such as this. Dad never cared for taking the interstate freeway system. He wanted to see the small communities, the heartbeat of America. Times were definitely different in those days.

    I used soft pastel colors to reflect the innocence of the time…at least through a child’s eyes. I’m sure my parents wouldn’t agree but compared to life now…it was definitely innocent.

    I wish I were travelling down that road right now…

    Linking up with Art Journal Journey for When it’s Hot hosted by Erika aka BioArtGal.

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    T Tuesday: one last stitch edition

    June 29, 2020 - By 

    I wasn’t sure I’d get another one in before my month of guest hosting on Art Journal Journey comes to an end…but I did!

    I still had a pretty big piece of masterboard left over and noticed a pretty paper pad I had yet to have used. The colors went perfectly.

    These mid century colors lend themselves to a more whimsical time yet full of tradition. Since I am adding this page to my three ring binder journal I was free to use super bulky objects such as the metal key and miniature frame. Both items have been rattling around in my stash for over a decade, So happy to finally use them!!

    I began the search for a small vintage image but then this little guy caught my eye. I fell in love. He is just the right touch of whimsy I needed.

    All I had left were the perfect words…and since I got this one finished at the final hours…I guess we did have time.

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    I had to share this too…last week when I posted my By Midnight  journal page on Instagram, I had someone famous in the crafting world comment on my collage.
    Mark Mortano is the author of the Big Ass book of crafts series, TV host and a designer.  Not gonna lie…that felt good to be recognized by a professional designer.
    Since it’s also T stands for Tuesday as well I will share my obligatory drink and a bit about my week,
    My garden is still going gangbusters…I think I’ll be canning some beans real soon.
    Speaking of going gangbusters….I’ve been walking… walking a lot.
    Here are a few photos I snapped along the way.
    Those photos are three different lakes within easy walking distance of my house.
    Gosh, I love summer in Minnesota!
    I got this graphic in my email just a bit ago…
    so yeah…I guess I did walk quite a bit last week. LOL
    If its not raining…I’ll be walking!
    T stands for Tuesday
    What are you doing today?
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    Times change

    June 29, 2020 - By 

    This page I created for A Stitch in Time didn’t start out with this in mind. I was creating a masterboard of sorts to cut apart into postcards, tags etc. Its one of my new favorite techniques.

    It is also a great way to use up scraps. A real non-thinking activity. I will often listen to a podcast or YouTube while gluing down my scraps. Its therapeutic really. 

    After completely this masterboard this section spoke to me. I decided to cut a 7 x 7 square to fit in my scrapbook journal. I’ve been kind of obsessed with butterflies lately so it doesn’t surprise me that one found its way onto my page.

    We have one more day left of June and A Stitch in Time! 

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