Sunday, February 22, 2026

Take a chance, Reward Yourself

I'm sure you know by now that Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey (AJJ) this month.  Our theme for the entire month is Anywhere, Anytime, Any Place, with Anyone.

Be aware please, even though I read each post linked through AJJ, I can't leave comments on any blog, including my own

Today Bleubeard and I have two pages for you.

Roll the dice.  Take a chance.  Details are below.
 



I began this page by laying down metallic turquoise acrylic paint onto 110 lb. cardstock.  While the paint was drying, I computer generated the sentiment which I cut and colored, first with yellow, then orange watercolor pencils.  When the paint was dry, I adhered the Chance cards from my very old Monopoly game.  I auditioned several embellishments, including hearts, buttons, and keys, but none seemed to work with the page.  In the end, I left it plain. 
 
For my second page,
 
I call this Reward Yourself.  Details are below.




 
I began by laying down the bottom two Community Chest cards from my old Monopoly game.  I carefully adhered the TH paper doll to one of the cards.  The other card was for the doll to lean against.  However, as I was leaning the doll against the top card, it shifted as I was gluing it in place.  By the time I noticed, the glue had already started to set.  So much for my careful planning.
 
Regardless, thank you beyond belief for visiting today, even though I am unable to leave comments on any blog including my own.  Bleubeard and I would love to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Anywhere, Anytime, Any Place, with Anyone (or Any Thing).   
 
 

7 thoughtful remarks:

Katerinas Blog said...

I really liked the turquoise color and the figures you created on the computer, it's great that you describe the process to us beginners!

Tom said...

...life is about taking chances.

Gillena Cox said...

I like the torquoise background
Nice journal page

Much love

Kathylorraine said...

Good morning, I am so sorry you still can not respond to comments-that is half the fun of blogging-interacting-hugs from the lake

My name is Erika. said...

These are fun. It's great you have these Monopoly cards. They are super for using in mixed media. And I really like that they have the "old" original looking people on them. It's hard to believe it's already the 22nd. Have a super rest of your weekend. hugs-Erika

Christine said...

Nice work

Lowcarb team member said...

I am so sorry your problems with blogger persist!
I like both of these.

All the best Jan