Bloom

It seems like forever and it has been since I joined Art Journal Journey and our host this month, Mia, who you may know as Craftartista, my dear friend who lives in Greece. 

Mia's theme for May is Flowers.

Several years ago, a friend sent me this card made by a nine year old child.  I was so impressed, I kept the card to use someday in my art.  That day was today.

I added the word Bloom and sewed around the card and framed it with more thread.

I started by creating this background using two colors of green Staz-on reinkers and 91% isopropyl alcohol.  I used very little alcohol, because I'm hoarding rationing my supply.  I suspect it is still scarce at the pharmacies, too.  I applied it using a foam brush.  When dry, which took about as long as it took to write this sentence, I affixed the card and sewed it in place using variegated thread.  It looked a bit plain to me, so I added the frame, also made from the same thread.  Finally, I found a green pen that matched the background and wrote the word "Bloom," the title of this post, too.

Thank you beyond belief for joining me today.  I want to apologize for not visiting all the wonderful artists who have contributed to Art Journal Journey this month.  I have tried to play catch-up, but because I am still not well and simply can't sit for any length of time at the computer like I normally do, I am woefully behind visiting.  My sincere apologies to everyone of you great mixed media artists and Mia, too.