Oscraps

There are times when life takes fortitude – and I think we all have the power inside of us to get through. The concept of fortitude has so many facets to it. Here is how Sonja and I introduced it at OScraps!

Fortitude is the inner strength that carries us through life’s challenges, the resilience to keep going even when things feel difficult. This challenge is an opportunity to reflect on the ways you have shown fortitude in your life and to express that strength creatively in your journal.

How can you explore “Fortitude” in your art journal?

• Reflect on a moment when you demonstrated resilience. What kept you moving forward?
• Depict symbols of strength and endurance—mountains, trees, armor, or anything that represents perseverance to you.
• Use words, textures, and colors that evoke a sense of power, determination, and inner resolve.
• Explore the balance between vulnerability and strength—sometimes, true fortitude comes from allowing ourselves to bend without breaking.

Tips for your creative process:

• Embrace imperfections—strength is often found in the cracks and rough edges.
• Try layering different materials like fabric, textured paper, or pastels to represent depth and endurance.
• Incorporate affirmations or quotes that inspire courage and resilience.

Here is my page:

Here our the credits:

Rachel Jefferies | Stay Patient
Rachel Jefferies | Past to Present
Rachel Jefferies Lynn Grieveson | Begin

et designs | Ordinary Life
et designs | Questions
et designs | Life Sketches

Crafty Button Designs | Black Water
Crafty Button Designs | Lost in my Mind

Karen Shultz | Empty Nesters
Laitha Designs | Just Coffee Papers
Nini Goes Digi | Intueri

This is the situation that my page came out of:

I have been going through a big change in my parenting life, and I realized that it takes a lot of courage and fortitude to weather the changes that come – especially when they are young adults. Our daughter is 22 and she is navigating life as a young adult, and Mommy is having a hard time letting go and handling the changes that are coming fast and furious.

And here is our randomly chosen page from this week’s challenge from Tracy:

Credts:
One Zee vol 35
A Magical Spring
Big Moments
Remembrance
Free Wheeling
Gratitude
Celebrate
Carry on Junk Journal

I absolutely LOVE this page. It really shows the struggle to feel like you want to art journal, but don’t know where to begin. She encapsulates so many feelings that many of us have or have had in starting art journaling! Give her some love if you get a chance!!!

So, how are YOU showing your fortitude recently!!??