the free fan image from The Vintage Workshop got me going on these 31 December Journal pages
still some time left in the day, month, year … tick tick tick … to create another December art journal spread 
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Patty! WOW! This spread is a jaw-dropper! I love it! What a wonderful “feel” it has to it; makes me smile! Stunning! xxoo Marilyn
Love the white. Every once in a while I find white to be a challenge and always admire a loverly spread using the beautiful “color” or is it a lack of color….. : )
The last day of your Journal is Super Fabulous. Will miss more days of Journal. Maybe a new one will start again… You can be proud of your awsome book.
Absolutely beautiful, Patty! Will you continue on, I hope?
really beautiful
Beautifully created, dear Patty !
I also want to wish you the best New Year ever, may all your dreams come true and may this be a wonderfully creative and healthy new year for you and yours!!
Cheers
MARTINA
such pretty journal pages- I love that image too!
Happy New Year!
xo natalea
it’s very beautiful. I wish you a happy new year
caramelle
Soooo lovely, Patty! What a wonderful way to ring out the old and bring in the New Year! Hugs, Terri xoxo