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Saturday, 8 June 2019

Simplicity

Hello,  it's been a while - good intentions but real life just got in the way.

Anyhow, the theme at Art Journal Journey this month is Words to Live By chosen by Halle.

A simple page with torn die cuts Gessoed and then Oxide sprays in Dried Marigold and Twisted Citron.  Some stencilling in Wild Honey Oxide before stamping the large butterfly and quote from the TH Perspective set.  I do love this quote as I sometimes think we make life more complicated than it needs to be, or is that just me!

Thanks for calling in and hopefully this little blog won't be so neglected.

Edited to add - I'm prompting myself to enter a few of my favourite challenges and so I'm going to link this up to Penny Black and More where the theme this month is Blooms, Butterflies and/or Bugs.

Avril xx
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24 comments:

  1. brenda8 June 2019 at 19:32

    It's a very pretty journal page Avril and the texture looks really lovely. I think I do need to invest in some oxide sprays.

    B x

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  2. Viv8 June 2019 at 19:44

    A great journal page Avril, the die cuts look brilliant.

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  3. Let's Art Journal8 June 2019 at 20:09

    Wow, what a happy page! I love the quote too and you have captured it beautifully on your page, the textures, colours and butterfly are perfect 😁. Thanks for the inspiration and wishing you a happy weekend! Jo x

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  4. Valerie-Jael8 June 2019 at 21:17

    Wonderful page and quote. Enjoy your weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  5. Meggymay8 June 2019 at 21:41

    A gorgeous page Avril, beautiful colours and super quote. I like how you used the die cuts as well.
    Yvonne xx

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  6. Lisa9 June 2019 at 00:25

    This is so gorgeous!! The background looks amazing!! I love the colors and texture!! The butterfly is beautiful!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. Halle9 June 2019 at 01:53

    Gorgeous color and texture on the page along with the beautiful butterfly image. The words couldn't be more true.
    Thanks for linking up for Words to live by on AJJ.

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  8. sirkkis9 June 2019 at 07:23

    Perfect for the theme. Such a charming page.
    Happy Sunday xx

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  9. Bleubeard and Elizabeth9 June 2019 at 07:23

    This is a powerful message you conveyed, Avril. The texture of your page is unbelievable. Who doesn't love butterflies, too? Thanks for sharing this with us at Art Journal Journey using Halle's theme.

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  10. Little Artbee9 June 2019 at 10:36

    So nice the embossed corners, the fresh yellow color and the lovely butterfly in the middle, a great card dear Avril.
    Always a joy to see your nice Artworks.
    Women have a lot of jobs to do in life, there is often not so much time for hobbies they wished to have. I know that also well.
    Have a wonderful summertime.
    Big Hugs
    Sabine 😘

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  11. Linda9 June 2019 at 11:39

    This is a gorgeous journal page ..... fab colour, great texture from those die cuts and this TH stamp set is still one of my favourites too xx

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  12. Sharon Fritchman9 June 2019 at 12:58

    Oooooh, Avril! What a beautiful page! I love the yellow background against the beautiful, black butterfly! And your words to live by here are perfect!!! There is definitely beauty in simplicity! Thanks! Hugs, Sharon

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  13. My name is Erika.9 June 2019 at 14:14

    That's a beautiful texture on the card and it adds such gorgeous details. Beautiful Avril. Hope its been a good weekend. Hugs-Erika

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  14. Kathleen9 June 2019 at 21:13

    Super background colours and EF, great image and sentiment. Thank you for joining our 'Blossoms, Butterflies and Bugs' challenge at Penny Black and More.

    Kath x

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  15. brenda10 June 2019 at 07:24

    Me again, so pleased you linked up to Penny Black and More Avril, thanks so much.

    B x

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  16. aussie aNNie10 June 2019 at 07:48

    Avril this is stunning and love those gorgeous colours. xx

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  17. Janette10 June 2019 at 08:25

    Its a beautiful page Avril and I love the torn die cuts and the colour is gorgeous.
    I find it harder to craft in the summer for some reason and I haven't entered a challenge in ages which I keep telling myself off for, Mojo went walk about I think...good luck in the challenge.xx

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  18. Mrs A.10 June 2019 at 17:50

    Simple yet elegant journal page. Hugs Mrs A.

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  19. froebelsternchen10 June 2019 at 18:22

    You achieved so much BEAUTY with just nothing! Gorgeous! Thank you so much for joining AJJ dear Avril!
    Have a great new week!
    Big hugs, Susi

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  20. Cath Wilson11 June 2019 at 10:33

    Lots of yummy texture here, but beautifully kept in the background, so the focal point is the image. Lovely art :-)
    Cath x

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  21. pearshapedcrafting11 June 2019 at 23:11

    Love how you got this lovely texture! I really do need to get some Oxide Sprays when I get back! Chrisxx

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  22. Leanne Harris13 June 2019 at 16:01

    This is a lovely creation Avril with beautiful texture. Many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More this month and sending lots of love to you as always xxxxx

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  23. sally17 June 2019 at 20:14

    Such a fab background!

    Sally xx

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  24. Tracy2 July 2019 at 23:03

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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