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    Everything has beauty

    While sorting through photographs I came across one of a Hen-n-Chick succulent that I snapped a couple of years ago. Actually, right about this same time of year. The colors were reflecting those of the great outdoors even though they were that color all year long.

    everything has beauty art journal page

    Now these succulents aren’t necessarily what one would consider “beautiful” in the classic sense. I do feel that they have a certain beauty especially in the mathematical sense. Or perhaps that would be more of a fractal. I’m not sure anymore other than I know that the pattern is pleasing to the eye.

    Once again I have layers upon layers. I started with a piece of scrapbook paper this time. I kind of threw the proverbial “kitchen sink” at this one. I have book page, washi tape, salvaged cardboard that was run through my Cuttlebug, glimmer mists, leather, printed tag, paints, phrase sticker, staples and white pen…oh an let’s not forget the photograph.

    My colors fit into the Autumn theme over at Art Journal Journey again. Did I mention I love Fall?!?

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  • Art - Creativity

    Rose garden journal

    After sitting down to create ATC’s for a swap (more on that another time), I was feeling quite inspired. I decided work in my art journal with the current AJJ theme of In my garden in mind. I definitely wasn’t going to limit myself to the theme though.

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    Turns out that was the direction I was heading anyway.

    After painting on the page with my fingers, I added some more background texture with stamped text to simulate greenery. I fussy cut around one of my rose photographs then went off to find some words.

    rose garden journal

    I like that I leave you hanging…wondering….”what did she realize?”  I added a bit to line-work with both black and white pens before stamping my date and calling it a day.

    Stop by Art Journal Journey and check out all the fun entries for this months theme.

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  • Blog - Creativity - Photography

    Photo Scavenger Hunt check in

    Even though I got a very late start this year, I’ve been able to knock a few items off my list in pretty short order. Equipped with the list from Rinda @ Gallorganico, I sat down with Mini-me and came up with a plan, place or date for each item. Check out what I’ve captured so far…

    1. A “wild heart” – a naturally occurring heart

    summer photo hunt

    These are on two of my giant hostas in the backyard. I never realized how many of the leaves end up heart shaped.

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    6. A camper (caravan)

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    Really nice travel trailer.

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    7. A family gathering

    summer photo hunt

    July 4th gathering of many families

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    8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.

    summer photo hunt

    This is a commissioned piece…hope she likes it!

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    9. Someone playing with, in, or around water

    summer photo hunt

    Annual 4th of July water fight

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    11. Fresh produce

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    Beans from my garden and our weekly CSA

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    13. The moon

    summer photo hunt

    I spied the moon last night and was able to capture a good shot in the low light even without a tripod!

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    14. A buffet of food

    summer photo hunt

    This one could be a three-fer on the list…buffet, family gathering and bikes. 🙂

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    17. Twins

    summer photo hunt

    Taking a bit of liberty with this one but I’m just thinking outside the box!

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    Fun stuff! I love this annual challenge so very much!! Thanks for continuing to host Rinda!