Magic

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." Henry David Thoreau

I'm so glad there are artists out there who capture nature close-up for the rest of us to enjoy. How can you not see this snowflake and not think it's magic!

I follow an Instagram account called macro_brilliance.  It's filled with amazing nature closeups from various photographers....and the images are incredible.  https://www.instagram.com/macro_brilliance/

This particular photo was taken by Aleksandra...it took my breath away.  https://www.instagram.com/a.macromagic/  

The outside of my little pocket journal from yesterday's post was a patchwork of hand painted papers all covered in "JOY" using a fineline applicator. 

I have two kinds of applicators....the one on the left by Jane Davenport is easier to write with. I just add fluid acrylic paint and water it down just a bit.

Inspired by Aleksandra's fabulous photo of the snowflake here's a little 3 scrap collage....with a little JOY.  The applicator makes great snowflake dots too!