Into The Storm
Hello! ¡Hola! This past week was busy as usual, but low key. It was a welcome change, after the stressful summer that I had. My wife and I would love to take a vacation, but still don't know where we will go or when that will happen. This art journal page was inspired by The Paper Players PP798 Color Challenge (Thank you for the PP797 Win !), Triple B August 2026 , and Creative Crafting Uncles #79 - No Stamping . I began by choosing ephemera from my stash that matched the color scheme. I used Sizzix Tim Holtz Mini Tattered Floral dies and a Martha Stewart Flower Punch to cut the flower shapes out of used coffee sleeves. After visualizing my composition, I glued the ticket; drew the parakeet with fine nib inking pens; and painted it with watercolors. I used markers to sketch the leaves, the pistils, and to do the calligraphy on the tag. Finally, I glued...
