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Art Journal ~ Frosty Tree




 Hello Friends!

 I was in the mood to craft last night but did not want to make a card. So, I got out my journal. I love writing and making a mess in my book. It really is my therapy :) I was listening to a song earlier that day on the radio by the David Crowder Band called How He Loves. It is one of my favourite songs. I heard it in church years ago and I have always loved it. Here it is if you would like to listen to it.





So on to my journal. I wanted some of the lyrics on my page. I typed them out and cut them up to later paste on. I used Peacock Feathers and Concord Distress ink to create the background.  I did not have a tree stamp, so I had to improvise and used an embossing folder instead. I stamped the raised side of the folder with ink and it made a perfect impression.  I went over it again with VersaMark ink and covered it with white glitter embossing powder. I used a lot of stamps on this one I will list them below.  I stamped the flowers around the edge with VersaMark ink then let it dry. Then went over some of the flowers again with the embossing powder.


  I was going for a frosty/snowy look. Coincidentally on my way home today I got caught in yet another snow storm. I had to pull the car over for a wee while until it stopped. So I took the opportunity to take the photos of my page in the snow. It made a perfect backdrop :)

I am linking this up to Friends with flair at the Unity Blog



~ Supplies ~
Darice embossing folder - Leafy Tree
Unity Stamp Company
Hearts -  Main Squeeze    
  Butterflies - A Friend Loveth
Tiny Butterflies -  Butterfly Kisses
 Embossing Powder - White Diamond



Thanks for visiting  :)
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  1. RubyFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful page. My favourite colours.

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  2. Jen MFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Gorgeous! Stay safe in the snow!

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  3. Julie OdilFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    This is beautiful! I love all the embossing on here, and your snowy backdrop.

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  4. Angeline ChooFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:20 AM

    The colors are so yummy!! Love the embossing of the stamps and the details. Gorgeous!

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  5. Waving My WandFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Music and craftiness.....great combo! Lol

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  6. CynthiaFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Lovely journal page, Mandi.

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  7. Amber SheavesFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    This is so beautiful! I have a list of song lyrics I'm planning to use in my journal soon. This is a great song too. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful page. x

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  9. GwenFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Gorgeous page! Love the story behind it, too. Great songs are so inspiring/comforting!! God bless!

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  10. GaylynnFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Mandi, this is gorgeous. I love everything about it. The snow background is beautiful too. Now, you can pack some of that up and send it to me in FL, lol. :)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    The song was lovely & I can see how it inspired you to do such a great journal page. Hugs~Patti

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  12. LindseyFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful colours! What a pretty page.

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  13. Donna K February 23, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    This is beautiful Mandi! So nice that you shared exactly how you were inspired to do this page.

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