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    AJJ: asymmetrical page

    July 17, 2025 - By 

    Welcome back for another page for my Botanicals theme over at Art Journal Journey.

    I went a little different with this one. I decided to go asymmetrical with the background. Just layering three pieces of paper that I loved. I placed them within a 7×10 grid as that is the page size of my planner journal that I’m using.

    Once again I used a piece from a Tim Holtz ephemera pack.

    I added a label and word sticker but it felt as if it needed a little something more. I remembered I had gotten a large stack of acrylic dome stickers and found the perfect color to add that little bit of texture I was missing.

    My page is very simple but I really like how its out of the ordinary.

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    AJJ: Transplanted Blossoms

    July 15, 2025 - By 

    This page was inspired by the colors of the 3 three project life cards I used. I picked up a large set that was new in box at the thrift store. I like using these as card backgrounds and collage fodder.

    The one with the tickets really set the palette for me. I began pulling pieces that I thought would work.

    I’ve really been in love with mixing styles. Bold prints and vintage images. Clean lines and torn fabrics.

    Finding a bit of text in my stash that blended my thoughts together….well…brought it all together.

    I hope you’ll stop by Art Journal Journey this month and check out others take on my theme of Botanicals. We’d love it if you’d join in!

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    AJJ: Lilac

    July 9, 2025 - By 

    Today’s journal page for my theme of Botanicals was inspired by the Tim Holtz lilac card. I’m a huge fan of lilacs. They have a very old fashioned feel to me.  I have to admit though that purple is kind of out of my comfort zone when it comes to creating.

    I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to my desired size of 7×10 inches to fit the converted planner journal I’m using. Next I pulled pieces that I felt would coordinate well in my collage. The scrapbook paper ended up being more of a frame for the main collage.

    Layers and more layers is the name of the game lately. Keeping them all straight and adhered in the right order is the tricky part.

    It seems no collage is done without a bit of extra texture from a fabric, lace or trims me me as of late.

    I Hope you’ll play along and create a journal page for my theme of Botanicals and link up over at Art Journal Journey this month!