First, Bleubeard and I must thank Valerie for being a fabulous host in March. Thank you Valerie for not only being a great host, but also for being an integral part of Art Journal Journey.
Many of you know us as Bleubeard and Elizabeth. You more than likely know us from our blog Altered Book Lover. Every year in April, we focus on ways to save the planet. This year we will do it in our journal pages. We plan to recycle, reuse, and repurpose and we hope you will, too.
Recycle a portion of that beloved birthday or Christmas card, reuse those patterned security envelopes, repurpose those cardboard boxes Amazon is so famous for, or those 512 used tea bags you’ve been hoarding. Turn them into collage fodder for your art journals. While you’re at it, let us know what you recycled in your entry, so we can applaud you, too.
For this entry, I recycled a used security envelope, two corrugated cardboard pieces, part of a thesaurus page from a set I picked up on trash day, a tea bag, a fortune, a leftover circle, a leftover foreign square, and the Le Coq, which was fussy cut from a gifted playing card. These were all sewn in place with new thread.
Bleubeard and I look forward to seeing your entries as you recycle, reuse, and/or repurpose art in your own art journal.
Fabulous start in the new challenge! Have fun, looking forward to seeing your creations this month! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie. You're a hard act to follow!
DeleteYou will rock the show!
DeleteI was very lucky when red about this month's theme.
ReplyDeleteHappy April to all the AJJ gang xx
And we are lucky, too, dear Sirkkis.
DeleteWhat a perfect theme for the month of April! Thank you, Bleubeard and Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU. We are glad you have joined us, Sharon.
DeleteLovely collage
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lin.
DeleteGreat theme Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThanks. Glad you like it, Kathy.
DeleteWonderful challenge! Will definitely be participating!
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted and look forward to seeing what you create.
DeleteMy favourite type of theme Elizabeth, hope to join in lots.
ReplyDeleteI love your sample piece!
Alison
Much of what I create is based on art I have seen on your blog. I hope you enjoy this month as much as I will.
DeleteA Blessed Good Friday to all
ReplyDeletemuch🤎love
And to you, too, Gillena.
DeleteWhat a festive rooster, Elizabeth, love it and your theme. I've got some stuff to play with. Thanks for hosting, xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry it took me so long to see this comment, Aimeslee. I love the entries you have created so far. They are brilliant and your use of recycled materials makes me so happy.
DeleteA brilliant topic to restart my journaling.
ReplyDeleteWe're delighted this theme sparked your desire to begin journaling again.
DeleteGorgeous inspiration project
ReplyDeleteBleubeard and I LOVE your project.
DeletePiękna praca! Sama wykorzystuje w swoich materiały z recyklingu , nie wiem czy dodał się mój link wie zostawię w komentarzu link do przybornika dla pielęgniarek. Jest wykonany z kartonu po strzykawkach , do oklejenia użyłam tkanin ze starych sukienek.🤗 Pozdrawiam
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
Deletehttps://theprimitivemoon.blogspot.com/2021/03/dla-pielegniarki.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link.
DeleteI really like your page Elizabeth! Here, in art, we see the importance of recycling, we use everything, everything! I really like to recycle, and, by the way, we help our beloved planet a little more. Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy day, big hugs
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