I am so delighted to be guest hosting Art Journal Journey this month with my Snowy Winter theme.
As winter is here, we’re looking for snow and snowflakes on your pages; this could be linked to a winter scene or even Christmas as it’s now December.
For my page, I started by using a Stencil Template set by Inkylicious for the moon and a Stencil Mask by Marianne Designs for the trees, and painting Seedless Grape Distress Ink like watercolour onto the page. Then I coloured the moon using the Inkylicious Stencil using the same Seedless Grape Ink and then the trees using Pine Needles Distress Ink. Next I used a Cozy Winter Sizzix Thinlits set by Tim Holtz to die cut the snowflakes, adorable bear, branch and woodpecker from some white cardstock and different colours of Tim Holtz Kraft Cardstock – Classic. I die cut some pine needles to add to the branch using a Holiday Greens Sizzix Thinlits set by Tim Holtz and then I layered everything together and stuck them onto the page. I splattered the page with white acrylic paint and to finish, I added the wording “a white Christmas appeared” which was from a Christmas Sticker Book by Tim Holtz.
I hope that you are inspired to join in the fun this month too! I’m really looking forward to visiting you and seeing all your wonderful Snowy Winter creations; please, don’t forget to take a look at the RULES.
Wishing you a very Happy December and Happy Journaling! Hugs Jo x
Thanks for joining me today! If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.
Challenges
As well as Art Journal Journey, I’m pleased to be joining the following challenges:
Challenge #64 – Anything Goes over at Ally’s Angels Challenge Blog with my Snowy Winter Christmas page.
Paperbabe Stamps and their #181 – Anything Goes challenge with my winter page.
Stencil Fun Challenge and their December Stencil Fun – Anything Goes as long as you use a stencil with the stencils that I used to create the background on my wintery page.
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #28 where Anything Christmas Goes with my winter Christmas page.
Let's Art Journal 
What an adorable journal page. That bear looks very healthy, and I bet he is ready soon for a long winter’s nap. I love the moon and how you shaded it to make it pop from behind the trees. This is a really fun entry which sets the clever tone for your theme this month as you host Art Journal Journey.
Your tree is beautifully decorated and I love that necklace you are wearing.
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Wonderful page, Jo, glad you are hosting with us this month, have fun! Love the sweet bear and the lovely background colours! Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely pages, hugs, Valerie
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I love your page Jo, the background is beautiful.
Happy December to you…pinch, punch 😊
Hugs,
Alison
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Your journal page is so sweet and adorable I love it. You have chosen a great theme too-thanks for hosting art journal journey
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Lovely page and great theme! Love the pic of you and your Christmas tree! 😀
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I’m excited to have you as a host Jo, and I love this wintery theme. I am very inspired. Your first page for the month is great too. I love that you included the big old moon, and purple is an amazing color. It’s hard to get night colors just right, at least I think so. Purple is a good color for all the moonlight. And your die cuts critters are adorable. I’m glad Mr. bear has hot coco to help keep him warm. Have a super start to the new month. hugs-Erika
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Oh wow this is extremely stunning Jo! I am so in love with the pink snowy background and your little bear is just the sweetest!! So stoked to see you as the host on AJ Journey my friend! You look so happy in your photo! Merry Christmas wishes to you dear lady!
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love that background-so pretty!
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awww your bear is so cute love him – TFS over at POE this time hope to see you again real soon. Elaine DT x
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Very sweet 🐻, beautiful page
Happy day
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Oh, that pink! Lovely!
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OMG what an awesome creation Jo! Love the background and OMG how cute is that bear & woodpecker! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
Darlene
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PS … Awesome photo … I just Love your smile … makes me smile every time I see your avatar on your sidebar! Happy Holidays to you & yours!
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Sorry I have only got here today but I am in Paris- hubby is treating me to an early birthday present. I’m going to love this theme Jo – your pink sky is fabulous and I adore that bear! Hugs, Chrisx
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Jo= your art journal page is fabulous! Love the contrast between your pink scenery and die-cuts! Bold and dramatic! Thanks for linking to Ally’s Angels! –Becca/DT
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