My First...and maybe only...Art Journal Page :)

It seemed less intimidating when I signed up for this swap. No theme, just stick to the size and use a stencil.....  Well, I was wrong :) Paper art eludes me. I'm not comfortable with it and have no real idea how it's done so I tend to make it my way instead of the right way. It usually turns out okay but I'm sure if I knew more about the hows and had the proper materials it would be easier and less stressful...lol.

The stencil is a castle. Kind of a kids stencil really. I decided I didn't like the gaps so I filled them with silver trim. The castle is embossed metal tape - which I love using! It has metallic paints and chains. Plus, Jester Hats! It really needed those :)
The back is an old illustration from an old book of children's stories. Both quotes are from Shel Silverstein. I'm a fan :)