Saturday, April 19, 2014

Journal 52, week 16: Recycle Day

I had to laugh when I saw Chelle's 16th prompt at Journal 52 this week was recycled art.

I call this one Recycle Day.  As always, I began with a used file folder I cut in half lengthwise.  I added shimmery acrylic paint that barely showed because I only painted the middle of the file folder.

I originally started this collage with a patriotic theme in mind.  However,

it quickly morphed into me digging through my scraps file and finding things that made me smile and represented who I am.

I used staples throughout to hold the parts together.  The final assembly was glued to the file folder.

This is Day 20, and I dipped into my scraps to find many disparate pieces that represent who I am.  Thanks for visiting, because this is the only place (and day) you will see my Recycle Day collage.

11 thoughtful remarks:

Craftymoose Crafts said...

What a fun collage, and you have certainly earned the title, "Queen of Free"!

Halle said...

Love it! Hail to the Queen... 😉

Krisha said...

OMG! I just NOW saw the prompt and your already DONE!!??

Love your "Queen of Free" quote on your page. If the crown fits, wear it!!LOL

Great collage!

Karla B said...

I love it Elizabeth!Happy Easter, my friend!

Monica said...

yes a perect prompt for you. great execution and use of old stuff.

Anonymous said...

I want to know if you can really balance all thos books on your head too? Headache ensues I would think. Great full page of fun. xox

PetraB said...

A great project, love the quote. Happy Easter!

Dianne said...

Ha! Love the 'queen of free!' the gal with the books on her head is so fun! great use of scraps...and wonderful color combinations. :)

dawn said...

LOVE LOVE THIS!! What a perfect prompt for you this week. Great job queen of recycle!!

Unknown said...

A wonderful project! Happy Easter Elizabeth! xo

Darla said...

I bow to the Queen of Free! This piece has such a happy feeling.

Darla