3 Scraps

There's nothing simpler than a 3-scrap collage.

I used one of my patio paintings...a purple striped gelli print...and some painted metallic commercial paper so assemble this little 3 inch square.  I'll come up with a cation when I know where this card is going.

And now I have a fun little pile of cutoffs to play with.

Yesterday there were just a few tiny bursts on this bud....and look at it today!

The intricate details blow my mind!  

And just in case you were wondering (ha ha...I know you weren't)...I did start my Wordle puzzle this morning with "bingo."  Sometimes it's just as helpful knowing what letters are NOT in the word....and "bingo" served me well.  I've been waiting for "peace" to show up....I always associate this word with Margie.  I haven't been able to visit her for weeks....and I miss her. 

Peace....and Hope

Just when one bloom is about done....another one comes right behind it. 
My daily prayer for peace....hope....and healing continues. 

A couple little scraps became a little 
3 x 3 collage.

Sunrise

"Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed."  Misty Copeland

This view of the sunrise this morning made the chilly walk totally worth it.  

I put together a couple 3 inch collages from my watercolor experiment....and a few other scraps.

The little swirl tucks into the pocket.

I actually could have tucked this swirl in too....but I didn't think of until it was already glued on....and it's actually a nod back to the morning sunrise.

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!