Monday, 1 January 2024

It's On The Calendar

Hi everyone, before I get on to this month's Art Journal Journey  I would first of all to thank Wendy for hosting during December and also to apologise for my absence and lack of entries. I can only say (without going into details) that December is now over and a New Year will hopefully bring better days!

In wishing everyone a very Happy New Year I would also 

like to introduce you to the AJJ topic this month - 'It's On The Calendar' and tell you that our host this month is someone very familiar, it is fellow co-ordinator Erika.

On my calendar this year is another trip to France and hopefully Paris too, although Version Scrap is no longer being held in April.

I made a background of grey/blue paint and Picked Raspberry and Twisted Citron Distress Oxides through a couple of Tom Holtz stencils. I stamped some Crafters Companion 'French stamps' in black and white around the page before adding a piece of cellophane wrapping from some brioches with an Eiffel Tower on it!
Finally it really needed some white paint spatters!

I'm sure you know by now that you can read the AJJ Dreaded Rules here and I'm sure you will ask if you don't understand something!
We're looking forward to seeing 'What's On The Calendar' on your wall for this year.

Thanks for looking, Chris



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11 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth1 January 2024 at 06:20:00 GMT

    What a great way to start the year. Planning another trip to Paris must be a real priority. I can see why it would be on your calendar. Thanks for this fabulous first entry at Art Journal Journey using Erika's theme.

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  2. Valerie-Jael1 January 2024 at 10:31:00 GMT

    Lovely way to start the year off, I was sure you would do a Paris page, wonder how I got that idea! Have a great week and a very happy New Year, hugs, Valerie

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  3. My name is Erika.1 January 2024 at 12:48:00 GMT

    This is a great page Chris, and I love how you didn't include a calendar. And coloring the French flag was a great idea because it really pops off the page. I like this start to the new month, and like Valerie, I'm not surprised you made you page about France-smile. Have a happy happy strat tot he new year and a wonderful 2024. hugs-Erika

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth1 January 2024 at 13:54:00 GMT

    Hope you have a chance to check out your previous post.

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  5. Rita1 January 2024 at 19:18:00 GMT

    We know that is a vacation you will love!! :) :)

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  6. CJ Kennedy1 January 2024 at 20:06:00 GMT

    Lovely page. Another trip to France. How exciting! All the Best for a Happy, Healthy, and Creative New Year

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  7. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations1 January 2024 at 22:02:00 GMT

    A grand page Chris I'm sure you will be counting down the days till your next visit to France, what a smashing trip to look forward too. Wishing you all the best for 2024 may it be Happy, Healthy and Creative Hugs Tracey xx

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  8. Cloudia2 January 2024 at 02:35:00 GMT

    Ooh, I like your soothing blues in your art. I am wishing a much better year for you ahead friend. Aloha!

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  9. Neet4 January 2024 at 09:24:00 GMT

    What a fabulous background colour you have used to your planning page. I am glad to see we will once again be reading of your adventures in Paris, you really should write a book on places to visit over there that are not the norm.
    Happy New Year Chris, hope its better healthwise
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  10. craftytrog6 January 2024 at 14:57:00 GMT

    A wonderful page Chris. I'm glad to see Paris is on your calendar this year again.
    Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024.
    Hugs,
    Alison xx

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  11. Aimeslee Winans13 January 2024 at 18:03:00 GMT

    Lovely page, Chris. I knew Paris would be on your calendar! heehee xoxo

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