2021 Bakers Dozen

 Hello creative Friends 

How fast this year has flown I can hardly believe 

it's time again to reflect back on artwork of 2021. 

Starting with a page from my Care December Junk Journal, 

without those early morning 5 minute prompts from Kasia Avery 

I know I'd have not set foot in my craft space during December.. 

Words of comfort guiding the start to my day, each prompt gave 

me inspiration on how to reclaim a little piece of each day..

This unshared page I believe fits well with Valerie's Theme 

*When one door closes, another one open's* @ Art Journal Journey

#9 Release.. Let go of things to make space for others

and a handful of my favourites from 2021

CA #68

PBS #146

Butterflies and Blooms

Feminine

Dearest Neighbour

Morning has broken

CA#73

Oh so lovely Vintage

Inspired by Angela Anderson

PBS#149

Hunters Moon

Walk with Me 

I thank you for your valued friendship, 

shared time, kind words and support in blogland.

May 2022 bring good health and peace to you all. 

Stay safe and ever creative 

Tracey xx

Bringing in the New Year with: 

Paint Party Friday

Doorway to creativity..

Hello creative friends 

Last weekend I was gifted a new journal with 

pages made completely from recycled coffee cups.

 

As Valerie is December's host @ Art Journal Journey 

often sharing her love for coffee I thought I'd dedicate 

Valerie's theme and title to this new creative journal... 

*When one door closes, another one opens*

With stenciled crackle paste brickwork, I've adhered a 

wooden door with decorative wreath and over door swag. 

Modelled from memories of past visits to Dublin Ireland, 

with it's rows of Georgian terraced house's and large doorways.

I wonder how many people have climbed those mossy steps and 

will continue to visit family and friends throughout the years. 

A timeless invitation of warmth, security and 

companionship from the past, present to the future. 

Which just leaves me to wish you all a very 

cosy Christmas from my house to yours..

Stay safe and creative 

Hugs Tracey xx

Sharing with: 

Rain's TAD ~ Christmas Future

Paint Party Friday

Paperbabe Stamps Challenge ~ #158 Anything Goes

 Hello creative friends 

There's not many more sleeps left till Christmas.. 

I'm here to share a festive journal page and invite you to share 

your *Anything Goes* creations @ Paperbabe Stamps Challenge. 

There's a prize for one randomly selected participant. 

Stamping and colouring both Female and Male Dinky Face stamp 

pencil drawn hair, snowflake embellishment and a big Santa Hat. 

Both faces are cut out to resemble baubles which hang from the 

tree dressed with twinkling stars taken from the Nativity set. 

Finished with a stamped Merry Christmas wish to you all.. 

Look forward to seeing your *Anything Goes* Creations 

@ Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #158 

Stay safe & creative 

Hugs Tracey xx

Creative Artiste December Challenge ~ #78 Anything Mixed Media

Hello Creative Friends 

Welcome to Creative Artiste ~ December Challenge #78 

our theme is ALWAYS *Anything Mixed Media Goes*

This month i'm sharing a Festive pocket Journal

Created using cardboard packaging, wrapped and edged with lace, 

with a salvaged holly sprig cake decoration, felt die cut poinsettia 

embellished with seed beads, bow and button all handstitched in place.

Inside it holds gift and card lists, December reminders and to-do's 

and has been invaluable keeping me focused in the run up to Christmas. 

We @ Creative Artiste look forward to seeing your 

*December #78 ~ Anything Mixed Media Goes* creations..

Stay safe & Creative 

Tracey xx

Sharing today with: 

TFJB ~ Yuletide Delights 

Simon Says Stamp ~ Happy Holidays/Christmas

Country View Challenges ~ Christmas Anything Goes