In this journal page, I used a photo of the flowers coming up in my backyard, covered by snow. It was magical…just like spring. All of a sudden the earth begins to wake.

I also thought about how so often there is that struggle of letting go of the old and embracing the new. New seasons of our lives come without notice and spring up at the most unexpected times. Embracing the change can be difficult, but needed. It’s an awakening, new thoughts, new passions, new freedom…

I’m ready for spring and for all things to wake up, including my soul, my passion, my creativity!

Enjoy your Crash the Stash video.

Supplies Used: Strathmore mixed media journal, Deco Art Media texture sand, modeling paste, gesso. Deco art fluid acrylics Phthalo Turquoise, Prussian blue hue, titanium white, Dioxazine purple, Walnut ink, Scraps from the stash, a photo copy of a photo, Finnabair Mica powder in rust. Ranger archival ink stamp pad, charcoal pencil, ball point pen, and my stencil let it fly 2

The stencil I used:

Be Inspired, Create and know that you are loved!