Saturday, 24 February 2018

You've got to do it!!!

Hi everyone! There are definitely signs of Spring around the corner, although it is still a month away and the forecast for this week is not good so I am not getting too excited! Today has been another quite chilly day!

 To warm us up I have a journal page for Rike's theme 'Animals from A to Z' at Art Journal Journey.
I saw this advertisement for holidays in a newspaper supplement so decided on a torn book paper background which I gave a wash of paint to and them stamped randomly wth Paper Artsy and Kaisercraft stamps.
 I tore off the bottom and the top of the image and reversed where they belonged for a bit more contrast! 

 The quote using a Dylusions stamp is one I believe in wholeheartedly and was at the core of my teaching style in the Special Needs School I taught at for, well, shall I say, quite a number of years!

 I added the 'Follow' from part of a Paper Artsy Lin Brown quote.
Whenever I see elephants in wildlife programmes they are always involved with the whole family and from some of the clips I have seen they learn from their experiences, but are helped by other elephants if they get into difficulties! 

 I am really enjoying Rike's theme and have more pages on the go - I've just realised that there are only a few days left too! 

 Thanks for looking, Chrisx
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12 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael24 February 2018 at 17:36:00 GMT

    Beautiful journal page, love the background. It's freezing here, good weather to stay home. Enjoy your weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Helen24 February 2018 at 18:03:00 GMT

    great quote, love your page! you're not wrong about it being cold today; despite the sunshine at Kew!

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  3. Astrid Maclean24 February 2018 at 19:47:00 GMT

    Fabulous page! Very cold here too but beautiful and sunny. Stay warm and cosy, your elephants certainly do!

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  4. Redanne24 February 2018 at 20:24:00 GMT

    I love the image you used Chris and the quote is a brilliant one! It looks like we are heading for the deep freeze this week, I so wish Spring would come soon!! Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. Meggymay24 February 2018 at 23:32:00 GMT

    A fabulous journal page Chris. You picked out a super quote to use as well.
    Looks like we are in for some snow again, spring isn't here yet.
    Yvonne xx

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  6. My name is Erika.25 February 2018 at 00:29:00 GMT

    As a teacher with a few more years to go, I am with you about this quote! What I don't understand (at least here in the US lately) is why other people don't believe this. :) Loving your elephant page. It is great-what a nice photo. That was a good find, and love that background your greated to put it on. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Hugs-Erika

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  7. froebelsternchen25 February 2018 at 07:38:00 GMT

    WOw an amazing page - great how you personalized the image to your liking - and the quote is just beautiful and fits this page perfectly! Great that you like Rike's theme Chris! Your support is much appreciated! Still a few days to add entries at AJJ! I wish you a happy Sunday! Here we have nearly 20 degrees minus out - that's really chilly!
    But otherwise - that's normal for February.
    oxo Susi

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  8. Rike25 February 2018 at 08:52:00 GMT

    This fantastic quote fits perfect to this picture of the big elephant with his little baby elephant! You made a wonderful textured background for the cute scene and I like your chosen colors!
    Thanks a lot for linking another gorgeous entry to my theme at AJJ! I appreciate it!
    Wish you a happy Sunday! Rike x

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  9. Bleubeard and Elizabeth25 February 2018 at 15:18:00 GMT

    OH, Chris. I adore your elephants. They are beautiful.

    That's a great quote. I have a similar one, but the last is involve me and I will teach it. Or something similar. This is a wonderful page, fitting well with Rike's theme. Thanks for sharing it at Art Journal Journey, too.

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  10. famfa25 February 2018 at 16:36:00 GMT

    Love your sentiment and I definitely agree with it. Xx

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  11. craftytrog26 February 2018 at 13:43:00 GMT

    Fantastic page Chris! I love the elephants and that quote! xxx

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  12. Let's Art Journal27 February 2018 at 12:37:00 GMT

    Fabulous page! The collage background is perfect for the mummy and baby elephants - beautiful 😁. I hope you had a lovely weekend! J 😊

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