Junk Journal - Mixed Media Art Journaling - Week 2 of October Challenge

[@marieduncan8746]

Love this celebration of the dead. My dad believed that Heaven was how we were remembered in the hearts of our loved ones. You always manage to make the best art! Happy and healing thoughts continue your way. 💜

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Marie :) I think your Dad had it right.

[@christineingram55]

This is really fun.It’s bright and colourful too.I think it’s a lovely thing to celebrate and remember the dead.After all they are loved ones who have been with us for a long time ..Love n Light 🥰

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Christine :) It is a lovely tradition!

[@loriericks3243]

I’m so amazed at all that you were able to do with punch’s and stickers. I learn so much for watching your art. That you also for explaining the holiday. It is not something I have researched. I thought it was a break off from Halloween. I will be feeling differently about this celebration. Thank you Shel. You are such an amazing artist. 😊🎉❤

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much Lorie :)

[@dianeschneider7442]

Love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing the meaning of the holiday.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thanks for watching Diane :)

[@judithgillam5074]

Love , Love , Love your tribute to "The Day of the Dead" . It is an amazing event as it makes so much more sense to celebrate all the good memories . Thanks Shel . Kind regards - Judi - Australia

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Judi :) This year our parade and events are later..not until next Friday and Saturday. But my alter has been up for last night.

[@natalierice6528]

So glad to have you back. Still sending prayers your way. Love this collage page. I'm always amazed by how you pull all the pieces together.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much Natalie :)

[@rosemareemclure3227]

Keeping you in my thoughts Shel. I enjoyed seeing your skeleton come to life using the different punches.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Rosemaree :) It was fun to get out those punches and use them.

[@sherryliberto6749]

I absolutely love this page. Shel,you are such an inspiration. Continued prayers my sweet friend 💛❤ Sending you 🙏 and big hugs Sherry ❤

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much Sherry :)

[@amherst88]

Thanks as always for your sharing Shel, especially these days -- I hope it benefits you as well -- lots of good energy being sent your way ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much :)

[@LynnLBE]

So so so good❗️❗️. Plus good info about día de los muertos 👍👍

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Lynn :)

[@sandyrector3853]

I sure am glad to see you back again...I realize life often gets in the way of our fun...but I sure have missed seeing you here...glad you are back...hope all is well as can be ...given life circumstances...always wishing the best for you...hugs

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much Sandy :)

[@teresapatterson3009]

Colofuland charming! Thank you for sharing!!

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it Teresa :)

[@elainesanders4193]

Wonderful page, you and your family are in my prayers.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@willowcoulter8274]

I love your page, Shel. I am glad to see you here, I have missed you. Sending prayers and good vibes your way.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you so much Willow :)

[@heatherrowell3008]

Hi Shel, so bright and colourful. I'm a carer for my mum and sister, so I know how hard it is to find time to art.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Heather :) Yup...it is really hard to find time and energy when it is all used up caring for your loved ones.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Love this page Shel, I agree about how commercial Day of the Dead has become, it is sad. My thoughts and prayers have been with you, I understand about time for art too, I made my grandson a Halloween card and that is all I have done in weeks. Take care of yourself too!

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Debbie :) I am doing my best to ask for help. But that is really not my 'thing' ya know. Some people are bringing a few dinners this week which I really appriciate!

[@monalcreates]

Fabulous piece of art!! Love all the colors!! As usual great fun to watch the process and hear your voice over! Got you and your family in my thoughts!!

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thanks so much Mona 😊

[@cheryl7476]

Info in my brain appears to fall out too, Shel. I love your skeleton and the entire page. Bet you had fun with this one. I’m working on an explosion booklet with a Halloween theme for my younger kiddo, who love to decorate her interior with cool halloweenie stuff collected over the years. Hey, hope your weekend goes well and is reasonably restful.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Cheryl :) A explosion book is always fun!

[@suefalls1600]

Very nice! Great tribute ❤

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

I'm glad you like it :) The parade is later this year...next Friday.

[@lisacutten5573]

I missed you! Glad you are back.

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

😊 thank you

[@daniepatch4943]

Superbe j’adore😅😊

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you Danie ;)

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Awesome page!

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Glad you like it Susan :)

[@theencouragingartistaiyann7002]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thanks so much :)

[@GrumpetteJV]

Love your page! 🖤
And loved all the info about dias de los muertos too.
Don't be sad though, it's actually us halloween that has nothing to do with halloween anymore...
If you look at Samhain, you'll find that there's actually quite a few similarities between that and dias de los muertos.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Thank you :) Yes, I do think pagan celebrations have much more authenticity to the origins.