Thursday, March 5, 2026

Spring Flowers

 

Tuesday I did my civic duty and voted.  This was a special election that involved an increased sales tax.  I was happy I voted, but my vote didn't matter that much because 82% of us (nearly 42,000), myself included, voted NO, and only 18% (about 9,100) voted yes.  It was the biggest turnout of a special election voted on in years.  Our mayor, who I did NOT vote for into office, was behind the yes decision and even caused the special election.  I don't see her chances of re-election in two years being all that great!  

Now let's make some art!!  Today I'm at Art Journal Journey (AJJ) with a journal page for my friend Chris, this month's host, who can be found at PearShapedCrafting. Her theme this entire month is Spring Forward.

It's obvious I named this Spring Flowers.  Detail images are below.
 



I began by adhering vintage sheet music to 5.5 X 8 inch (13.97 X 20.32 centimeter) 110 lb cardstock.  I then added various parts of the top layer of a napkin to the page.  I then added a butterfly, but misjudged where it was to go and at least 1/4th was off the page.  When I tried to remove it and re-adhere it, I tore it.  I probably should have left it off because part of it was still off the page the second time I added it.  Finally I added the computer generated words.
 
Thank you so much for visiting today. Bleubeard and I would love to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Spring Forward

 

10 thoughtful remarks:

Tom said...

...I hope that American voters vote for sanity in November!!!

CJ Kennedy said...

Pretty. I wish we could see Spring flowers. An ice storm on the way today

Kathylorraine said...

Beautiful

Christine said...

Lovely page

Lowcarb team member said...

A beautiful page, lovely flowers.

All the best Jan

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love the way that butterfly pops out of the page. Happy AJJ!

My name is Erika. said...

The transparency of the napkin adds some beautiful details. I wonder what song tulips would like to hear. The butterfly is great too. We have our voting next week, and it's for lots of items. Hope it was a super week so far hugs-Erika

Iris Flavia said...

At least you did vote - so important. Soon off to the city (Braunschweig) to check for signs of Spring :-)
Yours looks great!

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh Elizabeth! This is Spring! I love the delicate tulips on your beautiful background. Thanks for this gorgeous entry to my Spring Forward theme theme AJJ hugs, Chrisx

Mia said...

Beautiful tulips and butterflies. Great entry, Elizabeth, for Chris' theme at Art Journal Journey.
Hugs,
Mia
Co-administrator for AJJ
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