Altered Book Lover: Seaplanes

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Seaplanes

I'm back with another entry for Alison's (aka Craftytrog's) theme at Art Journal Journey. By now you probably know she has chosen Come Fly With Me as her theme.

Bleubeard and I called this entry Seaplanes for an obvious reason. It is also the Best way to see Alaska.

We even have a few detail shots.

I started this page by sewing the focal image to the vintage sheet music, rick rack, and 110 lb cardstock. I have never sewed rick rack behind a focal image before and I quickly learned after I took the photo, that it was a bad idea. It left a lump under the focal image. Live and learn is what it's all about, I guess.

I computer generated the words, cut them out, and outlined them using a blue felt tip marker.

Bleubeard and I greatly appreciate you dropping by today. We both hope to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Come Fly With Me.

13 thoughtful remarks:

Elephant's Child said... 1: Alaska is a place I would love to see. Sadly I don't think it will happen.; 1:56 AM, July 15, 2023
Iris Flavia said... 2: Alaska might be a tad too cold for me, but your work is inspiring!
One wants to hum along :-); 3:16 AM, July 15, 2023
Valerie-Jael said... 3: Lovely page, and I would love to go on a seaplane, perhaps in my next life! Have a great weekend, take care, hugs, Valerie; 4:44 AM, July 15, 2023
Tom said... 4: ...we went up in a seaplane one fall in the Adirondacks, what a fabulous experience.; 5:30 AM, July 15, 2023
Rita said... 5: Maybe if I search for it on youtube I might be able to find a seaplane visit to Alaska. It's the only way I would ever be able to do that and it sounds marvelous! :); 5:50 AM, July 15, 2023
CJ Kennedy said... 6: Cute page and I love the pun.; 8:16 AM, July 15, 2023
Christine said... 7: very nice; 8:28 AM, July 15, 2023
pearshapedcrafting said... 8: I'll believe you, don't think I'll be trying it though! I love this sewn page Elizabeth, its perfect for Alison's AJJ theme, hugs, Chrisx; 1:15 PM, July 15, 2023
Lowcarb team member said... 9: This is a lovely page.
Happy weekend wishes.

All the best Jan; 5:02 PM, July 15, 2023
My name is Erika. said... 10: Flying in a seaplane and visiting Alaska would be fun right now. That's a great photo and a fun idea for a page for Alison's challenge. The ric-rac looks like water too, and is a nice addition. Has it cooled off any? Hope you're having a great weekend. hugs-Erika; 7:22 PM, July 15, 2023
Gillena Cox said... 11: I can see the bulge wher you placed the rick rac braid. Interesting composition

Happy Sunday

Much💜love; 1:06 AM, July 16, 2023
Elkes Lebensglück said... 12: that's wonderful, so romantic with the song sheet and the plane, great idea your journal page!
Happy sunday, hug Elke; 2:28 AM, July 16, 2023
craftytrog said... 13: I love this entry for the challenge Elizabeth! The colours and stitching are gorgeous.; 1:39 PM, July 17, 2023

Bleubeard and I welcome you

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