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Tuesday 5 June 2018

Here's Looking at You!

Well, She's Certainly got the Look - which is my second piece to remind you that you still have one week left to join in our Challenge at Try it on Tuesday, pop over here for all the details.

Another journal page that started off with an Andy Skinner  Strike the Pose  stencil that I bought about 2 years ago and this is the first time I've used it.  I made a 'mask' to keep the face clean and although it looks White, I had added  Tattered Rose Distress spray stain to the page first.  Stamping and stencilling in the background topped off with flowers  from a TWC Kasia stencil and a Tim Holtz quote.

Watching folks journal from the sidelines and then taking the plunge, so to speak - I'm really enjoying this and from worrying if I was 'doing it right' I now realise it's just 'do it' and there's no 'right or wrong', so this really is a journal journey for me.  As my inspiration for this page is the current challenge at Try it on Tuesday I'm going to join in at Art Journal Journey where this month Gill is hosting the theme Inspired by.

I'm also entering at Country View Crafts - The Written Word

Thanks for calling in today,
Avril xx

19 comments:

Janette said...

Morning Avril, this is beautiful, love the soft colours, so pretty...
Have a lovely day...xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous piece, that's a wonderful stencil you used. She's definitely got the look! Hugs, Valerie

My name is Erika. said...

That was smart to use the abstract face. Love it!

froebelsternchen said...

Another fantastic page - I love the feminine look Avril and how she looks out of the beautiful soft and lovely layered background! The quote is so beautiful to it as well!
I am happy to see this linked to Art Journal Journey ! Thank you very much!
You make us happy with your brilliant entries! And yes - exactly - there is no wrong or right way it's just YOUR way and that is all that counts at Art Journaling! Hugs, Susi

Marjut said...

Beautiful page!

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so stunning!! I love the beautiful face and the colors!! Your layering of stamps and colors is fabulous!! You are going to have the most beautiful journal ever!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Meggymay said...

Its a beautiful stencil Avril , she sure has 'got the look'. I loved the words you added as well.
I am so happy you are enjoying your journals now.
Yvonne xx

Sandy said...

Well no one can argue about that look -- wonderful background too!
Sandy xx

Gibby Frogett said...

Beautiful girl and page Avril - and such a lovely background and quote too.
Your absolutely right - there's no right or wrong way and I just wish I'd learnt that earlier instead of wasting so much time worrying - just go for it :) I'm so pleased that you shared this at AJJ - thank you.
Gill x

Let's Art Journal said...

What a wonderful page! I'm loving your journal journey too, your pages are always so beautiful. I love reading how you create them too and the way you masked the face looks amazing and the TH stamped quote is a great one 😁. There are definately no right and wrongs in art journalling, I'm always having fun experimenting and trying new things, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't ...lol 😉. Wishing you a very happy week! J 😊 x

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'd say you really ARE doing it right. Your jump to art journaling is wonderful and you seem so skilled at it. I'm delighted you chose to share this beauty with us at Art Journal Journey. I'm loving how you just jumped right in and made great journal art in the process.

aussie aNNie said...

Great page and I am sure I have a stencil similar a blogger sent me. Love this Avril.xx[aussie aNNie blog]

sally said...

Such a beautiful face! I'm so glad that you decided that you would jump in to journaling & looking forward to seeing more......

Sally xx

Lenie said...

I like your page, with a wonderful background, very much!
Dear greetings, Lenie

Linda said...

Another stunning journal page Avril ..... love face. You know I think I have that stencil somewhere, must have a look for it xx

Mrs A. said...

Fabulous art page. Journaling has never really appealed to me but I'm fast coming around to the idea of dipping my toes in . Hugs Mrs A.
Hugs Mrs A.

Caro´s kreative Welt said...

Wow, what a fantastic page, love it. Also the other pages below are great .
Hugs Carola

pearshapedcrafting said...

So pleased to see that you are settling in to art journaling now! This page is beautiful - love for the face really does have 'the look'! Hugs, Chrisx

rachel said...

awesome - this is so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Countryview Challenges and good luck! Hugs rachel x