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    T Tuesday: #junkjournaljuly edition

    July 9, 2019 - By 

    Hello again! Welcome back to T stands for Tuesday!

    Last week was a busy one with the Independence Day Holiday. Lots of activities including a parade, cookout, fireworks but not many photos to document them.

    I thought it would be fun to share my #junkjournaljuly challenge pages here as well as Instagram. Here I can get a little more in-depth and frankly it’s easier for me to edit and organize.

    Day1: Introductions

      I decided to introduce the journal and project…not myself.

    I am using this journal in order even though I’ll have to add a couple of pages before the end.

    I have most pages documented before as well as after but I know I did miss at least one set such as this next set…

    Day 2: create a collage

    This page I almost completely changed for the original.

    Day 3: Use a tag

    It was kismet that this page already had a tag on it. I added the sunflower paper and lace to fit with my vision. A package of old rub-ons came in handy as well.  I thought this page was the perfect place to document this old, well-loved photo.

    Day 4: very vintage

    This page is basically completely covered with pieces of a 1968 map of Hawaii.

    I honestly loved the original page spread…but it wasn’t going to work.

    Day 5: favorite color

    You know it had to be pink! With a splash of orange…I do love orange too!

    The only little bits of the original page showing through is the math text and the stems of the flowers. I don’t love those tissue flowers but they worked to cover the yellow without once again completely covering the page.

    I’ll be posting more sets of these pages as I go along…not sure of the schedule but likely not waiting until T Tuesday either.

    I do have to tell you about my garden pests once again…you won’t even believe it!!!! You may remember last week my garden was looking lovely…my green beans were lush and full of leaves…

    Not so much any more. UGH!!! I found full grown deer tracks in the garden. Keep in mind this garden is maybe 5′ x 8′ and has a fence almost 6′ high around all but a 2′ wide gap where the gate is.

    Well not anymore…it’s not pretty but it is functional. I’m hoping Mr. G will build me a proper full height gate before next growing season but for now, this will have to do.

    Today has household chores in store…super exciting I know.

    T stands for Tuesday
    What are you doing today?
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    Junk Journal July

    June 30, 2019 - By 

    Since I am on a creative roll currently I decided to join a challenge I saw on Instagram. There are three hostesses, none of which have a blog presence. If you’d like to follow along with the challenge or learn more about it I suggest you follow #junkjournaljuly on Instagram.

    I counted the pages in this handmade journal I created over a year ago.

    I’m 3 pages short if I do single sides. I figure I can create a fold out to compensate for my missing pages.

    I’m thinking I’m going to do my pages in order of the book. Using the prompt and dealing with each page as it comes.

    I’m really excited about this new challenge.

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    T Tuesday: short month edition

    February 26, 2018 - By 

    I’m always shocked at how quickly February rockets through and suddenly it’s March. This year is no exception. I haven’t even posted anything…ANYTHING…for two weeks. Geesh…talk about blog neglect. Thanks for coming back…truly!!

    I did get a little creative a week or so ago. This journal page came from that little burst of creativity.

    After applying some base colors I used a palette knife to scrape thick white paint across the top muting the colors somewhat. Next I tore tiny bits of washi tape and placed them in coordinating areas.  The black washi provided some interest and acted as a bit of a border. Finally I drew my signature flower in India ink.

    As always here are my photo a day challenge results….

    11. Begins with T …tailoring (fixed a broken zipper on choir dress)

    12. My inspiration ….inspiration is everywhere! Colors and texture speak volumes

    13. Bright 

    14. I love …this goofy beast

    15. Black & White

    16. Travel 

    17. In the details

    18. Stripes

    19. Beneath my feet ….icy parking lot…MN Winter

    20. Time ….feeding time

    21. Twirl

    22. Little …that bullseye looks very little

    I also had to share my custom laser engraved pencil made at school.

    Mine!! 🙂

    And of course it wouldn’t be T Tuesday without my beverage….

    I drink about 3 of these 24oz bottles a day at school. I’m well hydrated.

    T stands for Tuesday

    Work and archery are on the docket for me.

    What are you doing today?