Tuesday, August 23, 2016

It's Been A Long Time!

Now don't you go and faint on me Valerie - I am indeed posting a journal spread.








I have been following Valerie at Bastelmania  for some time where she has the most delightful art journal spreads full of color and creativity plus wonderful pictures of Germany.  Anther friend, Patty at Magpie's Nest,  has fantastic spreads (so romantic) and her images of France send my heart swooning.    I want to recommend one other friend, Jane at Jane's Journal .  Such a fun blog to visit (you should see her grand dog - he is beautiful!) and I an really enjoyed watching her grand daughter growing up.  What a cutie! I think Daisy is three years old. 

I am entering my journal spread into Art Journal Journey.  I think it is high time I tried to fly with the big birds!!!!   The theme for this month is 'Nature's Wonders'.  So please visit Art Journal Journey and join in the fun or enjoy the talented people who post there.

Okay kids, it's time for me to close and try to get this house cleaned up!!

I do appreciate your visits and comments of encouragement.  Please feel free to leave suggestions.  I need all the help I can get.  This is a real learning adventure for me.
Sandy xx

40 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Woohoo - ring the bells! Sandy has joined in our challenge with a wonderful art journal page - YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! I LOVE your page, Peru is really a wonderful and mystical place. You have made me really happy with your journal page today, I am already looking forward to the next one....And thanks for the nice shout out, you are too kid! THanks for this lovely entry for AJJ, and I'm so happy to have you as a friend! Hugs, Valerie

Linda Kunsman said...

really super journal page Sandy! You have captured the feel of mystical so well. Nice to see you back in blogland!

froebelsternchen said...

What an amazing spread ! I love the textured weeds and how wonderful the photo is integrated - really beautiful!
So glad you linked to us at Art Journal Journey - hope to see you more often there.. and always keep in mind that ART comes before HOUSEWORK in the alphabeth-lol!
oxo Susi

cotnob said...

It's lovely to see you Sandy and with such a fabulous journal spread.
It certainly is mystical you have captured the beauty of Peru perfectly.
Pauline
x

Redanne said...

Wow Sandy, your page is so beautiful! I love how the photo just appear to 'melt' into the background, the colours are wonderful and I love the flower die cuts. I have never been to Peru but you do seem to have captured the magical quality of it in your page!! Well done you! Big hugs, Anne xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Sandy
Lovely to see you posting again... Fabulous work... Very Magical...
Hugs Sylvie x

Anonymous said...

Valerie is funny! I am so excited to see what your up to! This journal page is a masterpiece!!!! Hugs xx :-)

My name is Erika. said...

That is a great page! Have you been to Peru (or maybe you live in Peru)? I have never been there but I think you caught the feel of what I think it is like. Always god to challenge yourself. :) Erika

Gibby Frogett said...

Beautiful soft and gentle pages - I love the textures and layers.
So glad you joined in at AJJ - thank you :)
Gill x

Sandra said...

Amazing, Sandy! Love that you did a journal page! Love the wild flowers and the colorful background! The image is so pretty! Can't wait to see the next journal page! Hugs, Sandra

Sarn said...

Hi Sandy . . . what a WONDERFUL and ethereal journal page. FANTASTIC work. Good to see you posting again.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

sarascloset said...

Sandy, doll! When I just happened to open my e-mail (by mistake, mind you), and I saw you had posted, (I) almost fainted! Wow, you made the most wonderful Peruvian journal page! I love how you've incorporated your photos into that gorgeous painty background so perfectly! Fabulous artwork, my dear and so inspiring! Big hugs!

cuilliesocks said...

OMGosh Sandy, your page is wonderful and so lovely to see you here posting.
What wonderful images and colours, lots of lovely texture too. It certainly will bring back magical memories of Peru.
Thanks for poping in to see me when you can I appreciated your visits and comments, take care, Kate x

~*~Patty S said...

Oh what pure delight to have you join the AJJ challenge dear Sandy!
Your journal spread is fabulous.
Loved clicking on your photos for a closer look at magical mystical Peru which you captured splendidly in your artwork.
My one suggestion is keep doing what you're doing because it's wonderful!
I am thinking it was a challenge to cover up your gorgeous background...but glad you forged ahead to create these beautiful pages.
AND what a sweet surprise to see me and my Magpie's Nest mentioned.
Thank you dear friend ♥ you are too kind.
Off to visit your friend Jane who is new to me.
Valerie we know is wonderful.
oxo
p.s. oh and housework will definitely wait for you...glad you made ART first

cathylynn said...

Hello Sweet Sandy! I am beyond happy to see you posting again! And this journal entry is over the moon wonderful. I love the textures, colors and how you faded the picture into the mystical atmosphere! You are one very clever and talented lady who I am proud to know for so many years. Please keep these postings coming! I love hearing from you. Sending love with hugs, Cathy

dutchess said...

Stunning Sandy.....very ethereal and mystical...just love it xxxxx

Stephanie said...

Sweet Sandy, what a DELIGHT to see this post on your blog :) Visiting you this morning did my heart good.

Your journal entry is a work of art! You are incredibly talented, my friend. Thank you for sharing with us.

Have a most joyous and beautiful day. Hugs!

Jeannette said...

woooow,love your texture weed and the addition with the photo is realy wonderful,peru is a nice place.
have a great weekend.

hugs jenny

Lau W said...

Hello my dear Sandyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !
Happy to see you and wow such a lovely journal page ! colors are beautiful, texture, so gorgeous creation ! Magical !
Have a nice day my super friend ! xxx

Let's Art Journal said...

Lovely pages! The layers and textures you have created are beautiful. Wishing you a happy week! J :-)

experiments in paper said...

Whoo- hoo - you are a NATURAL, girl!!! Fabulous page, with lots of depth and texture - wow! Keep 'em coming!! xxx Lynn

chrissie said...

Wonderful journal spread with lots of interesting things to admire

Love Chrissie xx

Words and Pictures said...

It's been a long time for me too - great to see your latest creation. The artsy look is amazing - love all those painty layers and the wildflowers look stunning. Fabulous!
Alison x

Mrs.B said...

It has been a while and I've missed your posts, but you certainly have made up for it with this great spread.
Love how you've framed the picture, with the wildflowers, as if peeking through the mist at a magical scene.
Thanks for all your visits and your kind words of encouragement, I do appreciate them.
Hugs, Avril xx

Sue said...

Yay you're back! I love your journal pages Sandy, they are full of atmosphere, just fabulous! xx

Myrna said...

Love how you incorporated the picture of Peru in your pages. Very "mystical" pages Sandy! You have a airy, misty look to your layout. Keep up the great work!

Paula said...

Fantastic pages! You are just so creative!! and I am just so jealous :) Expect more posting from you (house can get cleaned later).

Neesie said...

Advice... advice Sandy! My advice would be to keep doing these fabulous journal pages. I've never visited Peru but it seems so exotic and colourful in my mind. I'm thrilled that you've joined in with Valerie. I've often thought about it... but you know me, not enough hours in the day as it is...but you never know I might just pop up like you one day.
Now what's this about another beautiful dog?!!?? I best make sure Muffin doesn't read this! She'd be heartbroken that you have eyes for others!
Good luck with your next page (because surely now you've started you'll keep going) Have fun xoxo

Mindy said...

How very pretty. You are a talent indeed!

Pat said...

Super Art Journal Spread Sandy, love all the beautiful vibrant colours and all your images. Looks great.

Pat xx

http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/ said...

Thought I was seeing things lol only kidding hun. Brilliant journal pages my advice would be keep going its so creative love the colours so vibrant and effective.great to see you back creating sweetie love hugs cheryl xxx

Pam Sparks said...

Beautiful pages Sandy! Love all the elements and techniques you used that amaze me! Gorgeous!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

You have done a grand job on this journal page Sandy, I love how the picture melts in to the background and your beautiful details add depth and dimension to the page. Well done.
Lorraine

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wow! (and a whoop! whoop! too) This is a fabulous spread - hope you get into this now and we are about to see more of Sandy popping up here and there! I adore those lovely flowers across the page! Hugs, Chrisx

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Sandy
Wonderful to see you back.
These pages are truly lovely.........have you been away in Peru?
Thank you for all of your kind comments.
Best wishes.
Ang x

MaryH said...

So good to see a post from you, and I'm hoping this means you are all recovered, energized and ready to do projects again. Just over visiting Anne and seeing the wonderful project she has shared. Love this one that you've posted, with all the dimension & color. Hope the summer has been good, with cool breezes when it's so hot. I don't think you need a single suggestion to improve this delightful page! TFS & Hugs

Jane said...

Bless you Sandy for the shout out..Bear is our son's dog...he just comes to stay on occasions. Billy the cat is our permanent lodger...LOL. Lovely AJ page and I am glad I have been a small part of your inspiration to get back to crafting. I saw little Daisy today..she was on fine form! Hugs xx

Marilyn said...

How did I miss this gorgeous piece? I love this... it's so artsy with that fabulous background. Good job Sandy... it's beautiful!

Bonnie said...

Wow, Sandy! Very artsy and fun! Thanks so much for all your wonderful and fun comments!

quakerhillfarm said...

Sandy, I love the colors and the theme of this piece! It truly is a work of art from the heart!