Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Inspired By A Song at TIOT

 Hi everyone, two weeks have just flown by and it's time for our new theme at Try It On Tuesday and we'd love to see how you can be 'Inspired by a Song'. The Design Team have a whole range of musical delights to inspire you to take part.

I made a journal page in my large Dylusions journal. I really did mean to take a few photos but...sorry..I was enjoying myself too much.     It wasn't the page I intended either, I had a different song in mind but during walk at Tatton park On Friday I found myself singing this song. Ray Stevens has always been a favourite of mine and this is one of my favourites of his...'Guitarzan' is another favourite...hmmmm!!!

I took around 200 photos so selected a few and printed them out.       I started by smudging paint on to my page in squares and then added some scribbles around them with Woodies, smudging them with damp finger. I added some stencilling and some scraps of paper which had been conveniently coloured in the colours of my page. I stamped, coloured and cut out the Crafty Individuals Bluebells and then arranged them on my page with some of the photos.

I left a space for the computer generated words. Finally I added some stamped flowers from a little set I bought at the Orsay in Paris a few years ago.

I am doubly pleased with this page that started with a visit to the gardens at Tatton Park which inspired me to sing the song. It also is a tribute to Eileen, who sadly died after an operation earlier this year. Over at Art Journal Journey her chosen theme 'Inspired by' still has a few more days to run. Eileen used to say that she loved to see my photos of the gardens we love to visit. 

I hope you will be singing a song that will inspire you to join us at TIOT. 

Anything you would like to make is acceptable but please stick to the theme and it would be great to let us know about the song that inspired you!

Thanks for looking, Chris 




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13 comments:

  1. Let's Art Journal27 April 2021 at 09:42:00 BST

    Such a beautiful page! I love how you were inspired by this song whilst at Tatton Park, my hubby always says that I have a song for every occasion and I'm pleased to see I'm not the only one ...lol 😉. Using your own photos captures those memories so wonderfully too - perfect! Take care and happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  2. My name is Erika.27 April 2021 at 12:18:00 BST

    This is a fun challenge because I now have some songs in my head. I haven't heard this one in a long long time, and it is a good one. All those pretty views look amazing and are perfect for your song. I love the color blocked background too. Hope all is well. Hugs-Erika

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  3. Helen27 April 2021 at 12:32:00 BST

    Simply stunning Chris! That song is beautiful and like Erika, it is now in my head! LOVE your art journal spread! Have a fun filled week! ((HUGS)) Helen

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  4. Valerie-Jael27 April 2021 at 12:47:00 BST

    Fabulous page and photos, and I like the idea of singing the song for Eileen! I will be singing again all day....Hus, stay safe, Valerie

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  5. craftytrog27 April 2021 at 13:13:00 BST

    A gorgeous page Chris, and the perfect song to go with it! xx

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  6. Joan27 April 2021 at 16:43:00 BST

    Fabulous journal page Chris, lovely idea and a great choice of song

    Joan x

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  7. Rita27 April 2021 at 18:38:00 BST

    Uplifting song and page! :) :)

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  8. Aimeslee Winans27 April 2021 at 18:55:00 BST

    Great page, Chris, and a happy memory for me as well, as that song always makes me feel happy and sentimental every time I've listened to it...and sung along. XOX

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  9. Meggymay28 April 2021 at 10:13:00 BST

    A fabulous inspiration page for the TioT theme Chris, you chose a great song and it looks like you enjoyed creating the page.
    I have had a catch up morning again and enjoyed my visit.
    Stay safre.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. Bleubeard and Elizabeth29 April 2021 at 07:28:00 BST

    And another lovely journal page I somehow missed. This is wonderful and I like the way you created the background. Your walk at Tatton Park must have been quite inspiring. This turned out great. I confess, I can't be sure I've heard that song before, but I'm sure I have. Thanks for another great entry honoring Eileen's theme at Art Journal Journey, too.

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  11. Marjut29 April 2021 at 13:31:00 BST

    Fantastic inspiration!
    Have a nice week

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  12. Mrs.B30 April 2021 at 16:25:00 BST

    A lovely page Chris and fabulous that you used the photos from your day out that inspired your song.
    Avril xx

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  13. kathyinozarks2 May 2021 at 13:12:00 BST

    awesome page Chris hugs

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