Friday, February 7, 2020

Tree of Hearts


As some of you may know,

Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey this month.  It's obvious this month's theme is Hearts

which today is represented by a Tree of HeartsAnd because Try it on Tuesday's theme is Share the Love, we'll be joining them, too.


The tree is composed of

punched

paint chip samples,

to which I added dots using blue, pink, and white metallic gel pens.

For this page, I started with a sheet of 110 lb card stock, then used one of my favorite background techniques: 91% isopropyl alcohol mixed with a few drops of Staz-on reinkers.  I then arranged the punched hearts to resemble a tree, where one leaf (or maybe a branch) had fallen on the ground.  Last month I learned how hard it was for metallic ink to dry on paint chip samples, so had to be careful where I colored in the dots before they dried.  You might be able to see where I messed up or where my hand got tired.  Other than that, I'm fairly happy with this tree.

I'm really happy that you stopped by today.  Your visits mean the world to me.  I hope to also see you at Art Journal Journey and Try it on Tuesday.

24 thoughtful remarks:

Iris Flavia said...

That´s a beautiful idea. It shows to me you don´t have to have a heart to one single person but can build up love to share with others high up.
On a sentimental note I can even see my late parents and Grandma in there. My Brother and Nieces, too. On top, certainly, there is my Hubby :-)
Thank you for this beautiful piece, I feel great now! "Loved" :-)

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely page, great colours. You are having fun with showing hearts! By he way, the little girl with the balloon on my blog is a Banksy image! Have a fun day, Valerie

Sami said...

Very pretty heart,love the selection of colours.
Have a wonderful weekend Elizabeth.

craftytrog said...

I love your tree of hearts page Elizabeth! xx

My name is Erika. said...

Very cute idea. Love the heart tree. Nice use of hearts! Happy Friday. Hugs-Erika

RO said...

Lovely hearts that represent who you are, and I love it! Sure hope you're feeling better. Very concerned. Sending some healing hugs your way. Here in NC, we're hoping to not get blown away today.(lol) RO

Meggymay said...

This is a fantastic idea to make the hearts into a tree. It got me thinking it could be a lovely memory tree of hearts as well, its a great inspiration page for your theme and I am thrilled you added this to TioT's as well.
Yvonne xx

Cath Wilson said...

Great idea, Elisabeth, although I did think you were speaking with a strong Irish accent for a minute - a tree (3) of hearts! Sorry, that's just where my mind wandered to...
Love the mixed shades, too.
Cath x

CJ Kennedy said...

Cute idea! Though to me the hearts look like cookies! I haven't had my breakfast yet.

Debra said...

I love the idea of using paint chips. The hearts are so pretty.

Divers and Sundry said...

What a fun idea! I'd never have thought of combining heart shapes to make a tree, but it worked well. You have a good color selection :)

da tabbies o trout towne said...

Elizabeth, what a very clever and cute idea ~~~~ !!! very nice ☺☺

bleu N squigglesz, we hope yur heartz day oh lovez tree con tainz manee mice ;) ♥♥♥♥

Elkes Lebensglück said...

that are pretty hearts!!!!
Greetings Elke

kathyinozarks said...

Wow this is such a clever page-I love your heart tree Elizabeth hugs Kathy

Cindy McMath said...

Really fun! I love the way you decorated the hearts too - it almost looks like stitching! I see I’ve missed quite a few posts this week and am going to catch up.

Lowcarb team member said...

Fabulous idea, I do like your tree of hearts :)

All the best Jan

Rita said...

That is sooo cute! :)

froebelsternchen said...

Absolutely pretty made.... I love your heart month already!!!

aussie aNNie said...

LOVE anything with hearts and this is just beautiful..wow.x

Words and Pictures said...

Just delightful! The heart tree is a lovely idea (a little sad with the fallen heart, but such is life and love), and the background is wonderful. I love that subtle inky effect you've created with the isopropyl alcohol.
Alison x

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Another lovely piece and a great idea Elizabeth.

Let's Art Journal said...

Beautiful heart pages! I love the colours that you used and how it resembles a tree - fabulous 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x

Mrs.B said...

I'm a tad late with catching up on my comments Elizabeth, but I love this idea of the tree of hearts, it makes a fabulous page.
Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday,
Avril x

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