Oh my goodness, Kay. You just summed up this "journey" so well and I'm so in tune with how you said it. I love that you're building on The Phoenix and your Divided Template is amazing so far. I'm so happy that you are embracing these challenges. I know they have certainly helped me in my...

I'm SO happy that my mood board inspired you, Susie. Because you are The Queen of Mood Boards. I love the quote that particularly inspired you and I think your layout expresses the ups and downs of parenting. LOVE the sweet photos and the photo techniques that you used. What a powerful word...

Yes, you know she'll be looking forward to your grungy layout, Tracy. I can't wait to see what you create!!

Week 2 of our May Art Journaling challenges has just been posted! Our word prompt for May is FORTITUDE! Come on over and have a look: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/may-art-journaling-challenge-week-2-fortitude.42083/

I felt the very same way when I was creating this, Betty Jo. We just had a new baby born on my son in law's side, but it really made us stop and think about how fast time goes.

Created with Oh Mama by mixed media by Erin, for 52 Inspirations, 2025 Week 18.

You are very welcome, Betty Jo. Thanks for following the blog. :heartpumpred: :heartpumpred:

They're easy to get hooked on. :heartpumpred:

The new Wednesday Color Play blog post is live: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

I don't know why those "faces" appear when we try to tag somebody, Tracy. I've had that happen, too. :banghead:

I love this so much, Betty Jo! What a fantastic piece of art for your very first ATC ever!! LOVE your poem and that big bird is gorgeous! I'm so happy that I could inspire you to try these little beauties!

Betty Jo, your very first ATC!! It's absolutely beautiful and I'm SO glad you tried it. They are very addictive. @Betty Jo

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Congratulations! Your layout is featured on today's Oscraps blog: https://oscraps.com/its-color-play-wednesday-55/

Welcome to Week 2 of our May Art Journaling Challenges. This month's word prompt is FORTITUDE. What a powerful word this is! In my preparation for this week's challenge, I've been so moved by the imagery and quotations that I've found. First, here is one of the dictionary's definitions of the...