Sunday, July 26, 2020

The Ocean is Calling . . . for Art Journal Journey!

Hi everyone!

Since I had to remove my Tiger King page because Creative Scrapbooking Magazine is going to publish it, I decided to make another for Erika's "When it's Hot" theme for Art Journal Journey Monthly!
This time, I chose to make a scrapbook page about the ocean, because to me, the beach is the best way to beat the heat when it's hot.  Also, our weather in Pennsylvania has been extremely hot and considered a heat wave for the past 5 days. Whew!  (I wish we could go to the beach, but it's impossible right now, with COVID being on the rise in certain states, like Delaware.)

Here is my completed page:

I used papers and embellishments from the Echo Park "Lets Be Mermaids" collection.  I enjoyed using this collection as it is so much fun and has been in my stash for awhile.  

I also used a favorite photo taken at Bethany Beach: 

Here are some close-ups of my scrapbook page:



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  And thank you, Erika & everyone at AJJ Monthly for always inspiring me to make new pages.  

Happy crafting everyone!  

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17 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJuly 26, 2020 at 3:55 PM

    Your journal page is gorgeous, and that looks like a wonderful beach. I would love to visit the ocean again, too - perhaps some day! Hope you and your family are all fit and well, take good care of yourself! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. DianeJuly 26, 2020 at 4:23 PM

    What a lovely journal page, love the colors and I can see why the beach image is your favorite.

    Hugs Diane

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  3. sirkkisJuly 26, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful, happy journal page. Lovely scenery photo and beautiful rich embellishments.
    Wising you a wonderful week ahead xx

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  4. LizzycJuly 26, 2020 at 8:37 PM

    Well firstly well done on getting your page published.. that is very exciting!! and secondly, this page is gorgeous. love the bright beachy embellishments and what a stunning photo.. and yes the beach is always calling me.. I wish i could answer it more too!!

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  5. My name is Erika.July 26, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    Congrats on getting a page published. That is exciting. And your new page is al beautiful Sharon. That is a fabulous beach photo and I love all those embellishments. You created a beautiful layout. Thanks for joining us again at AJJ. (Even though your other page is gone I still remember it and the cute little cats.) It is always much appreciated. Have a fantastic new week. Hugs-Erika

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  6. sheila 77July 27, 2020 at 5:58 AM

    Oh yes, we do miss the beach right now. I've just gazed at your lovely beach photo for a minute to remember what it was like. Soon, soon we'll both be there again hopefully.
    Your beach looks very jolly with the coloured bunting and fishes and I do like the baby turtle (I think it is a baby, it looks sweet).
    That's great about being published - well done!
    Thanks so much Sharon, for your recent comment on Orange E. I appreciate your enthusiastic comments, they mean a lot to me.

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  7. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 27, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Congrats on the pub!! That is AWESOME!! This is GORGEOUS! LOVING that photo, the wood grain, the colors... just AMAZING!!!!!!!

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  8. craftytrogJuly 27, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    A gorgeous photo and page Sharon! My daughter is called Bethany :-) xx

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  9. TammyJuly 27, 2020 at 3:03 PM

    What a gorgeous, colorful page Sharon!! I love that beautiful picture of the beach and all of the cute elements surrounding it! The torn edges and textures look amazing! Congrats on getting your page published too!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  10. nwilliams6July 28, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Sharon, your page is super colorful, has 42,000 fab details, and just totally draws the eye toward that beautiful picture. The banner and the jelly fish are so cute and that wood background just anchors it all so well. So fabulous! I love it!!!

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  11. NeetJuly 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM

    Gorgeous LO and what a lovely reminder of happy times on the beach. Let's hope it is not too long before you can go down there to cool off.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  12. melyJuly 29, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    Fantastic picture and awesome page!
    I love this!

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  13. Cindy deRosierJuly 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

    I like this page even better. Congrats on the publication!!

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  14. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 29, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    Lucky you, dear Sharon. SO glad you are going to be published yet again. You always make the most beautiful scrapbook pages and this is no exception. I could look at this for hours and still see something new.. It's fabulous and so is that amazing photo of Bethany Beach. Thank you so very much for joining us once again at Art Journal Journey using Erika's theme.

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  15. MeggymayJuly 30, 2020 at 4:20 AM

    A wonderful beach scene page and a super destination on a hot day. Thank you for linking to Erika's theme at Art Journal Journey.
    Yvonne

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  16. Karen WillsAugust 4, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful photo, gorgeous design. Absolutely perfect in every way!

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  17. TrishAugust 6, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    I missed this soft and pretty page,gorgeous!

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