Friday, April 20, 2018

The key to this project might be the key


I'm once again joining Alison/Craftytrog, our host this month at Art Journal Journey with her theme recycle and collage.

Like with many of my projects, I pull out more embellishments 

than I can possibly use.  However, I knew I wanted to have the choice of color and recyclable materials.

Although this is rather static, I was quite happy with how it turned out.  I leave you with a few close up photos.




You can really see in this photo how the back of this pink background has been pulled from my recycle bin.



In the end, I was quite happy with how it turned out.  It's definitely very dimensional.

I started with a sheet of used pink computer paper.   I wanted to show it really WAS used and something I pulled out of my recycle bin.  I colored the corrugated cardboard with red bingo dauber ink, then affixed it to the page I had already glued into my large art journal.  I only had two buttons that were alike, no matter which two I chose, so the key had to be between the buttons for symmetry.  The beautiful typewriter/postcard 6" X 6" collage was a gift from my friend Chris.  The white crystal flowers were laid out along the bottom of the assembly, and to counter that, I added the feather at the top.

Thank you beyond belief for your visit today.  This is Day 20 of 22 leading up to bEARTHday, and I recycled a sheet of computer paper, corrugated cardboard, and a feather.  I also repurposed two buttons and a skeleton key.  Today, you will find me at Art Journal Journey.  I hope to see you there, too.

17 thoughtful remarks:

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful collage, the card in the middle is lovely with the corrugated card behind it. Enjoy you day, Valerie

Helen said...

it's a very pink background, but I love what's on top of it!!

froebelsternchen said...

What a beautiful collage this is! I love how you arranged the beautiful card over the lightly colored corrugated cardboard and the key is a beautiful addition to the composition dear Elizabeth!
I am happy that you had fun openening the parcel♥♥♥♥ I would have sent so much more if possible , believe me! ♥♥♥♥
Enjoy your Friday my friend!
A fantastic entry for AJJ again - you are such a great recycling & collage queen!

Hugs, Susi

CJ Kennedy said...

I think this is one of your best collages. Even though bright, it has a very vintage feel to it. I especially love the use of the key.

Meggymay said...

I love your beautiful collage and the way you assembled and showed all the pieces you had gathered together. It looks good with the pink base which gives a real shabby chic/vintage look to the page.
Yvonne xx

Sami said...

Looks like an antique page Elizabeth, very soft and feminine. I like the feathers and pretty key.

Jeanie said...

I love this. I'm not sure I have words to tell you how much I love this -- the color (that pink really pops!), the vintage feel, the textures of the buttons and keys. It's beautiful, Elizabeth. Just beautiful.

Rita said...

Very pretty! Love the script, roses, and typewriter. :)

RO said...

This is definitely pretty in pink, and I love the old fashioned key that pulls it all together! Hugs...RO

Birgit said...

A nice Victorian collage which I love with the corrugated paper in the back and the feather that must have come off a feather boa of a lady from the 1890s.

Eileen The Artful Crafter said...

I don't find this page static at all, Elizabeth. I love all the ephemera you've selected. Sometimes a bit of "white space" is good (even if it's pink ;-) Leaving "white space" is something I struggle with, as much as I like the look. I just don't know when enough is enough - lol.

Divers and Sundry said...

I like the depth of this collage and the colors you used. You may call it "static" but I prefer "classic". Still Life is a time honored form, and what is it if not static? ;)

My name is Erika. said...

Nice piece. It is a day ahead of you’re a here in Japan so I am sending you a Very HAPPY bearthday. Have a good one my friend.

craftytrog said...

I love seeing your little pile of elements before you arrange them so beautifully on your page Elizabeth! This is another wonderful page!
Hugs,
Alison xxx

Halle said...

Lovely vintage goodness.

Rike said...

A fantastic 3D collage! Pretty colors and pictures!

pearshapedcrafting said...

You certainly made a great background for that typewriter paper! The colours of the elements you chose are perfect! Hugs, Chrisx