I have taken the liberty of shortening #junkjournaljuly to JJJ for the sake of my blog and my annoyance of typing the hashtag with all lowercase letters over and over…hope that’s alright with you.
I do have to tell you what a great time with this challenge and it’s keeping me creating each day. I’m not working ahead even though it would make sense some days.
Day 8: minimalist
I struggled with this prompt. First I attempted to cover the original page with tissue and colorize it with distress paint. It was a complete disaster. After walking away for a bit I decided to use the back side if some textured wallpaper…or at least I think it’s wallpaper. Next, I grabbed a tiny souvenir postcard which went perfectly with the Tim Holtz word sticker I found. That’s as minimalist as I can do.
Day 9: favorite quote
I have used this quote in several projects over the years. It really holds true…and is always a good reminder for me. There were a lot of tears when I made the decision to return to the workforce after being home with my kids for 17.5 years. The tears were real some days thinking of all the change. Now I look back and think that it really was the perfect time to return to work. And guess what?!?! I love my job.
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Day 10: handwriting
I decided this one should remain fairly simple with my handwriting being the focus.
Day 11: unconventional
This is another quote that I absolutely love…and it is a very unconventional thought.
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Day 12: washi galore
I decided to use a selection of some of my current favorite washi tapes on this page.
Day 13: elements
It may be summer but my head was still in the classroom when it came to this prompt. How else could a science nerd take that prompt?!?
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Here in Minnesota, we are currently in the grip of a brutally hot and humid stretch of weather. Watering the garden twice daily from my rain barrels is completely necessary. I’m “watering” myself with a bit of local brew as well. 
Not too shabby.
I harvested the first of the green beans today…take that you thieving deer… We ate them before I even thought to take a picture.
This week has me driving Mini-me back and forth to work each day…her Jeep is out of commission for the week until Mr. G can get the part and install it. So thankful for his previous profession and that this didn’t happen when he was traveling for work in his new profession because we wouldn’t have known it was critical that it not be driven…yikes!
Enjoyed seeing your art-looks like it was allot of fun too
Happy T Hugs Kathy
Wonderful JJJ pages. I’m surprised you took all that time creating those incredible collages, then mostly covered them completely. I like how you share the before and after, too. I really like the page with the favorite quote.
I also like the lady in the glass jar. Did you share that stamp in the swap we had years ago, or did you get it in the swap? I ask because I have one of those, too. Sadly, I’ve never found a use for mine before.
OK, I’ll bite. Is “brutally hot” above 80 F? We’ve had 105 F (40+ C) days here. Any excuse to break out the beer, right? It looks cold and very refreshing, even if it isn’t stout. Thanks for sharing your JJJ with us and your microbrewery beer for T this almost Tuesday.
Just read your comment you left on today’s post. Be sure you know about young travelers and be sure you understand the rules the airlines have put in place since 9/11. Better safe than sorry. Not sure, but you MIGHT have to take a copy of Mini-me’s birth certificate. Since she has a passport, that will help, too.
Fun collage art journal pages! I have a hard time with minimal and/or monochromatic but it’s good to challenge yourself too:) My hubby loves a very cold brew in a cold glass on a hot summer day. Happy T day!
Your junk journal is very varied and that makes it really cool. That beer sounds good on a hot day. That must be the weather that is trying to move into our area tomorrow. Happy T day Halle. Hugs-Erika
Love those journal pages, really fabulous. You need to keep everything hydrated i your hot weather, including yourself! Happy T day, hugs, Valerie
wonderful! love the mix of all those various papers you used! have a great week! xox
Beautiful JJJ pages. And the quotes are truly memorable (I will remember them as they are so true).
I hate hot humid weather, that is why we moved to a very dry area. It is hot but it doesn’t bother me. I feel for you. Enjoy your raspberry beer (and another one too)
I hope Mimi-me’s car gets fixed soon. Enjoy your week.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Your art journal pages are lovely. I like the mix of ephemera and quotes. It has been hot here in Connecticut, but probably not as bad as you’ve had it. I laughed at your comment about the beans and “thieving deer”. (I might’ve told you this before: some of us call them rats with antlers here in CT.) Happy T-Day!
I love your quotes! I’m impressed with how you put these pieces together, and I’m appreciative of the specifics and the before and after shots. You get such good depth in your layers, and I struggle with that. Happy T Tuesday!
Wow, you pages are gorgeous! It looks like you are having fun creating pages for this challenge and the layers are beautiful, I’m loving #9 – Favourite Quote ?. Wishing you a very happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
Your jjj pages all look great and I like the quotes you used on them as well. It looks like you are having fun with this challenge.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
I am loving these JJJ pages – I wish I could have found time totally along but we only got back on the 8th and knew I would never catch up! Raspberry flavoured beer sounds interesting! Happy T Day! Chrisx
Your pages are fabulous. I really enjoyed the process of the before and after. The little blue bird and quote made me giggle. Good one! Happy T Day and stay cool.
Beautiful journal pages! I love your style. Thanks for sharing about going back to work, on Day nine favorite quotes.
Happy T Day!
Wonderful JJJ pages, Halle. I don’t mind the missing hashtag, because I barely know what they’re for and I never use them. I was very intrigued by the befores and afters. It seems the befores don’t really matter. I agonize over preserving pieces of my background. I’ll have to give this s try.
Happy T-day and Happy 6th to us! Eileen xx
Your Art journal pages are GORGEOUS Halle !! They impressed me, with their so special beauty, all goes so well together ! I love your designs!! Happy belated T-day ! Here the weather is also very hot (today 37º C) and cold drinks and ice-creams are always welcome!
I wish you a very nice weekend,
Big hugs, Caty