Monday, 1 January 2024

Happy New Year - It's on the Calendar

Hi Everybody!

Today we are starting a new challenge at Art Journal Journey, and this time our lovely Erika is hosting and her theme is 'it's on the calendar'. But it doesn't have to be a calendar page or about calendars - it can also be about dates and numbers. Read Erika's description on our AJJ Blog or on Erika's blog and see all of the ideas.

I have made a 12'' square page:


For the background I used an old piece of designer paper from LaBlanche, and added lots of pictures, numerals and letters, mostly from TH. The man with the bowler hat was printed onto book  paper and fussy cut. I added the freebie calendar and the date.

I wish you all a happy and healthy new year:


Have a Happy New Year, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by!

45 comments:

  1. A really clever page and a great way to use a freebie calendar, too. I like that you came ups with so many clever ideas for this entry. This is a great way to start the year and a lovely first entry for Erika's theme at AJJ.

    Happy, healthy, joyous New Year to you, too, dear Valerie.

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    1. Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Have a great day, week and year. Hope you soon feel better. So, I am off to bed again to catch up with my sleep!

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  2. Hi Val, Happy New Year. We all slept in today. When they have all crawled out of their beds I will make brunch. I woke up with my grandson number 3 pulling my hair and 2 dogs trying to pull off the covers! Hugs, Sarah

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    1. Thanks Sarah, hope you enjoyed your wakey-wakey commando! I need lots of coffee today, couldn't sleep last night. But I have plenty of time to sleep today! Have fun with your dear family! Hugs!

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  3. You have used the theme well, Valerie and created a lovely page, another Tups pièce de résistance, a tour de force, a work of creative excellence, a style for others to emulate. What a talent you are. What creative juices ooze in profusion in Balconia-by-the-Rhine. I am looking forward to spending 2024 with you, so start working on more! Hugs and kisses - David

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    1. This was a sort of makeshift page because I didn't have any good ideas. Now I am off to the kitchen to make more c offee and then paint. Hugs! xxxxxxx

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  4. Bardzo interesujący kalendarz. Pozdrawiam w nowym 2024 roku:)

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  5. I really REALLY like this fun and interesting page! Love that face done on a book page with all the other timely elements! Great job! Happy New Year once again.

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    1. Thanks Carol. Once I start sticking things on I can't stop! Hugs

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  6. I love this artful journal page start to 2024 Valerie. It has a super vintage feel, and I love all the numbers. Are those little words all your hopes for 2024? Smile. I hope your 2024 is an amazing and healthy year with lots of smiles. And thanks for this super first page too. hugs-Erika

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    1. Thanks Erika. My hopes are not really printable....

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  7. Fabulous journal page love the p.paper and all the numbers-Happy New Year to you.
    Carol x

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    1. Thanks Carol, Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs!

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  8. Fabulous page Valerie- love those words and numbers around your steampunk guy and that little fella taking it all in! You say now is the time - I'm thinking 'Let It Go!' Big hugs and a Happy New Year ,Chrisx

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  9. What a great page Valerie,. I love the paper for the background then all your pictures added, so many interesting details to look at..Happy New Year..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Thanks Chrissy, happy new year to you and yours! Hugs!

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  10. Fun page. I like out with the Old Man and in with the boy as the New Year. I hope you've kicked the Covid monster to the curb. Here's to a Happy, Healthy, and Creative New Year

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    1. Thanks CJ. The Covid monster is still with me, I will be so happy when he buggers off!

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  11. Hi Val, hope you're getting better day by day. I can't get rid of the flu, either! Love your beautiful creation today, happy New Year to you, too! Have a great week, hugs, Martha

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    1. Thanks Martha, I hope you are getting plenty of rest! Sorry that the flu doesn't want to leave you, kick it out! Hugs!

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  12. Fabulous collaboration of images, love that vintage grunge design. Wishing you all the best for 2024 Valerie.. here's to health and happiness!! Happy New Year. Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Thanks so much Tracey, sometimes grunge is fun!I wish you health, happiness and not too much work! Take care of yourself! BIG hugs!

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  13. Happy New Year, Valerie. I hope it is one full of good things -- and good health, too.

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  14. A very stunning piece. Wishing for you health and happiness in 2024.

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    1. And for you health and happiness, too - we both need extra portions of health and well ness! Hugs!

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  15. Happy New Year Valerie! Nice page.

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  16. I do like your 2024 header/banner and lovely art in your post.
    Happy New Year Wishes.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Jan, all the best to you and your family, too!

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  17. Colorful new header and lovely vintage new years page, Valerie. Hope you are continuing to feel better. XOX

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    1. Thanks so much, look after yourself and stay creative! Hugs, Valerie

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  18. Wonderful New Years art Valerie.

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    1. Thanks so much Sue, happy New Year to you and your family, hugs!

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  19. I absolutely love this page - it's got so much within it and yet it is not a jumble. I adore the man in the bowler hat, he draws the ejye in and then leads it for exploration throughout the page.
    A fabulous journal page Valerie, both colour and composition.
    Happy New Year dear Valerie
    Hugs, neet xx
    ps love the banner too

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    1. Thanks Neet, glad you like it. I found a whole box of old TH embellishments, so I have decided to use them! Hugs!

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  20. A fantastic page Valerie!
    Wishing you a happy and creative 2024.
    Alison

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