Today is inspired by

 

I'm back joining Neet, at Hickydorums, our host this month at Art Journal Journey
who has chosen Type as her theme. 

This journal page turned out SO much different than I initially planned.

It didn't take me long to realize the alphabet stencils I was using were too large for the page.  When I saw the second and third words were not going to fit on the same line, 

I remembered this new postage stamp I wanted to purchase.  It has a hidden message.  The words are not all on the same line.  It's called "Mystery Message," and, according to the USPS web site, although seemingly random in nature, the letters, when put together spell out "More than meets the eye!"  I decided that if the post office (actually the postage stamp) could split words randomly without hyphenating them, so could I.

I now give you "Today is provided by the letter R."  I actually got the idea after creating one of my ICADs last month.  I have taken some detail photos which I will now share.

I started this page with the stencil set that was actually the smallest alphanumeric set I own.  Once on the page, I began laying down tons and tons of the letter R stickers.  After awhile, it was a bit like fitting a puzzle together, much like the mystery postage stamp, only more random and chaotic.  I was not just taken by the designs, but the numerous and varied fonts these stickers provided.

Thank you ever so much for visiting today.  Bleubeard, and I are delighted you joined us and hope to see you soon at Art Journal Journey with your own take on Type. 

 

Here is an update on the bamboo and trash ready for the cleanup.  I hope to get photos today of the trash being removed.

 

It definitely looks different in the daytime.

 

 

I'm finished!  Yes, I added more bags this morning.  My neighbor loaned me the trash can to put even more bamboo in when I started running low on bags.  All of a sudden, blogger refuses to left justify my photos.

 

While taking a few photos, I noticed other people in the neighborhood were also preparing for the cleanup.  Looks like someone took advantage of the piles and added a bag of their own.

Not sure why I didn't zoom in on the piles of trash on both sides of the street, but the heat was really getting to me.  Oh look!  Blogger straightened itself out and let me left adjust.

Naked Lady/Surprise Lily trying to pop through the trash in my yard.

Finally, a view from my porch.

Sorry I wasn't around yesterday.  I have an earache that is knocking me for a loop.  I just can't seem to avoid the pain.  I'll try to make up for missing yesterday while I'm waiting for the packer truck in the morning.  Right now, I need to heat some oil and apply it to my ear.  Thanks for understanding.