Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bicycles

 

Today I'm once again at Art Journal Journey (AJJ) with a journal page for my dear friend Chris, this month's host. Chris can be found at PearShapedCrafting. Her theme this month is Spring Forward. This is my next offering.

Today I have a double spread in my latest altered book.  Details are below.
 
 I hate my handwriting.  I know some of you do yours, too.  I used to have stunning handwriting, and was often complimented on it. Now it's barely readable.  The sentiment reads: "Spring is in the air.  Spring flowers are popping out of the warm soil."
 
I found these definitions in my stash and thought they went well with the page.
 
I have lots of napkins.  Many I received in swaps or as a hostess gift.  However, I have NEVER EVER seen a napkin that had different images on each corner.  Imagine my surprise when I found this.
 
Note how the flowers at the base of this corner are blue.
 
 I couldn't believe my good fortune when I took this napkin apart.  I didn't expect this! 
 
Pink flowers grace the base of this napkin.
 
The sentiment reads: "Butterflies flit about and I bring my bicycle out of the garage to take a trip around the neighborhood."
 
One final look at this spread I created in my newest altered book.  BTW, if you sent this napkin to me, or know who did, please let me know in the comments.
 
Thank you so much for stopping by today. Bleubeard and I would love to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Spring Forward 
  
 

13 thoughtful remarks:

Helen said...

what a pretty page! Helen x

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, how cute is that! I think about giving my bike away... let´s see, hugs and to Spring!

My name is Erika. said...

Bikes are a great idea for a spring page. I like this napkin image. It's quite pretty. And I like how you wrote in it too. Now if I was to take my bike out of the garage it would sink into about 6 inches (or maybe more) of mud. Grin. Have a great day. hugs-Erika

Tom said...

... keep pedaling!

sirkkis said...

Wonderful idea and art 👍😘

Maria Medeiros said...

Beautiful journal spread Elizabeth! Lovely! I thought today was Tuesday. lol I have my days mixed up. oh goodness.

Christine said...

lovely

da tabbies o trout towne said...

this is really neat Elizabeth! great job on this page…..‼️😸

N bleu N squiggles….R ya bee in good catz ‼️😸🐾💚🍀

Sharon Madson said...

Great page, and I love that wonderful napkin! It wasn’t me, though, who sent it. :)

Lowcarb team member said...

What a lovely page, I like the idea of using bicycles, butterflies and flowers.

All the best Jan

Rita said...

Very pretty page! :)

Jeanie said...

This spread is very pretty, Elizabeth!

pearshapedcrafting said...

My cycling days are well over but this does bring back some happy memories of riding round the countryside enjoying the Spring colours! Thanks for this brilliant entry for my Spring Forward theme at AJJ, Chrisxx