Thursday, 28 July 2016

My Garden….in my journal and photos!

I have made what will probably be my last entry for Yvonne's fabulous theme of 'In My Garden There Is' at Art Journal Journey .
I had so hoped to join in more with this - you know how I love gardens, but sadly I have been rather busy lately!

 I used some Inktense pencils and a water brush down one side of the page in my A6 Pink Pig journal/sketchbook 

 I then stamped randomly with parts of some Carabelle Studio stamps.
I stamped, coloured and cut out the Carabelle Studio leaves (I had been using them for something else too)using some smooth card.

 We are hoping for gardening weather over the next few days - we didn't get much done last week!

 Luckily there had been enough rain to keep things looking fresh!
 Unfortunately too much rain for this Hydrangea - I think it will need pruning in the Autumn

 I can never remember the name of this yellow flower - but once we had rescued it from being strangled by ivy and hawthorn it has bloomed beautifully.



The decking is looking good this year too.
 The Fuchsia in the little border by the wall is overshadowing the little Lacecap Hydrangea...
…and right at the back has gone a bit wild - but my tree stump is still rotting away for the insects and the bees love this area

 Thank you for your kind comments of late - I really will try to catch up with everyone next week - in between medical appointments - and other exciting stuff -it's going to be one of those weeks!!

 Thanks for looking, Chris
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17 comments:

  1. Sandy28 July 2016 at 02:14:00 BST

    Wow!!! You can tell you love gardening - here in the states we call it having a green thumb. It would appear that you have tons of energy - you are so productive and your gardening and your travels. Oh my word. Tell me, do you cook?
    Sandy xx

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  2. Valerie-Jael28 July 2016 at 06:03:00 BST

    Lovely page, thanks for joining us again at AJJ. Nice photos of your garden, too. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Helen28 July 2016 at 06:08:00 BST

    your garden is gorgeous, love the bright pinks and purples. hope your medical appointments go ok and you get some crafting time too - love the journal page, those leaves are FAB!

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  4. Brenda Brown28 July 2016 at 07:06:00 BST

    Fabulous page Chris that reflects your beautiful garden xxx

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth28 July 2016 at 09:08:00 BST

    Your journal page is lovely, but the photos of your garden and deck are simply incredible. You really DO enjoy going to garden centers, don't you?

    I hope your dr appointment is favorable. And I hope you find time to breathe, too (says the person who still can't seem to)!

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  6. Gibby Frogett 28 July 2016 at 11:16:00 BST

    I love LOVE your AJJ piece (Inktense pencils/blocks are fab).
    Your garden and photos are beautiful... re that yellow flower,
    I couldn't see clearly but wondered if it was a Hypericum (Rose of Sharon?).
    Wishing you a good week.
    Gill x

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  7. JoZart Designs28 July 2016 at 12:29:00 BST

    Super post and your page is more than charming. Your garden iust thriving and I love it's informal style. Plant growing the way Nature intended with just a bit of help to keep them in order.
    Is the plant in question a Hypericum (St John's Wort)? I love the mix of colours on the decking especially with that big splash of purple.
    Jo x

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  8. chrissie28 July 2016 at 14:04:00 BST

    Beautiful page and fantastic flower photographs

    Love Chrissie xx

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  9. Rita28 July 2016 at 17:30:00 BST

    Sweet page and absolutely stunning garden! :)

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  10. Anonymous28 July 2016 at 18:48:00 BST

    Loving your Journal page Chris and your photos are, as usual beautiful. xxx

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  11. Meggymay28 July 2016 at 21:41:00 BST

    Beautiful flower photos Chris. The journal page looks fantastic, i am so pleased you have enjoyed this month's theme at AJJ.
    Yvonne xx

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  12. Anonymous28 July 2016 at 22:47:00 BST

    Beautiful page. I love the way you used the colour and also the stamp.
    Chris, what a wonderful garden with all those gorgeous blooms! Thank you for sharing with us.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  13. catherine29 July 2016 at 06:35:00 BST

    Great page Chris and sounds like you are busy at the moment. Hope everything is ok with you. Great pics of the garden and lovely colours in there. Have a good weekend ahead
    x catherine

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  14. Mimi29 July 2016 at 16:50:00 BST

    Ooooh, ahhhh... love your backyard paradise! I initally came over to show love for the leafy creation... I need the mini-star background stamp in my life!!! Very cool piece.

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  15. Mrs.B29 July 2016 at 21:39:00 BST

    Lovely page Chris and the pictures of your garden look fabulous.
    Have a good week and I hope the medical appointments go OK.
    Avril xx

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  16. ~*~Patty S29 July 2016 at 22:50:00 BST

    Oh CHARMING indeed Chris!
    Lovely page you created it looks deceptively simple but your layers and textures have stories to tell.
    What a beautiful and colorful garden you have.
    Really splendid.
    Our naughty deer that visit would be suffering from stomach aches if they had so many yummy offerings.
    They ate my entire blue hydrangea bush except for one single pompom that I rescued and brought inside. I almost cried.
    Thank you for this beauty break.
    Happy beginning of the weekend to you oxo

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  17. Zue31 July 2016 at 19:19:00 BST

    Yes, definitely hypericum. That's your unidentified plant. Your garden looks spectacular. What beautiful healthy plants. You must be very green fingered.
    It's a lovely time of year in the garden....so many flowers coming and luckily for me, it's not too hot.
    Have a great week, Chris!
    Sue xxx

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