Monday, April 23, 2018

This and That


 Well, hello everyone! Finally I can report that here in PA we are finally seeing spring come to life with normal to warm temps, sunshine, and and abundance of budding trees and flowers. Most of the weekend was spent outdoors taking it all in :) I hope that for those of you further north you are finally done with the snow too!

 Above is a portion of this card:


 See that little thingy at the top right that looks kinda like a bee or a moth or insect of some sort? Well, the "hello" is a sticker and these three bits were left from the loops of the "h" and "ll"s and I decided to use them too:)

 Products: white cardstock; patterned papers (Carta Bella Spring Market paper pack); sticker ( Carta Bella Spring market large sticker sheets); Archival Jet Black ink; clear stamp - Choose Joy set; Lawn fawn Stitched Borders Dies- all from the Simon Says Stamp Shop; assorted markers; foam tape; glitter glue.

 Joining the Simon Says Flickr Challenge #95 and the Simon Monday Challenge (Flower Power).

 For the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Sparkle and Shine) and the Simply Neutrals Tuesday Challenge I have this card to share:


and here's another angle showing the shimmer I got from the Cosmic Brown Mousse:


 Products: cream notecard, 100# Desert Storm cardstock, Tim Holtz layering Stencil (linen), Carta Bella Spring market Sticker Sheet(tag), Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Cosmic Brown)-all can be found at the Simon Says Stamp Shop; floral stencil (unknown); black cardstock; paper flower; rhinestone; hemp cord.

 For T Stands for Tuesday I'll share a recent breakfast I enjoyed with my Mom:


 We went back to VaVa's Creperie Café and instead of lunch  this time we chose to go for breakfast and try a breakfast crepe. My thermal mug is filled with green tea which I brought along because I had already had my coffee/caffeine quota for the day:) We both chose the Végétarien which was filled with scrambled egg, spinach, mushrooms and a light amount of cheddar cheese. Delicious!

 One final journal page for Art Journal Journey -this month's theme being " Recycle and Collage" and hosted by Alison. Thanks for your art inspiration and a great theme!


 This is in my calendar journal. Scrap papers and napkin piece from one of my collage /ephemera bins, and some washi tape.

 At the end of the week I am unplugging so I can enjoy the out of doors a few days. Will be back with some renewed inspiration I'm sure;) Until then be well, be creative, be happy!

" It is spring again. The EARTH is like a child that knows poems."  
                                                                            Rainer Maria Rilke

36 comments:

  1. Just stopping by to say - I love your cards.

    All the best Jan

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  2. Hi Linda, I love all of your art-great cards and love the journal page. Your breakfast sounds delicious.
    do enjoy the spring weather!
    Happy t day

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  3. Wonderful art again. The breakfast you shared with your Mom looks great. Happy T Day, Valerie

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  4. Your cards are so beautiful and the breakfast looks delicious! ANd the lovely page - I am in awe of all your fabulous art this week again and thanks so much for joining Art Journal JOurney with this super calendar page!
    Happy T-Day and happy rest of the week-- we have had the same weather last week and the weekend---so good for nature and soul!

    Hugs, Susi

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  5. just love your Cards - the CLEVER use of the leftovers from the looped letters, the metallic shine on the second - and the peacock one is my favorite!!
    oh, what would i give for this crepe for lunch today! just my taste... maybe, if i go through my freezer, i might get up something similar. maybe.
    wishing you a happy t-day ♥

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  6. Wonderful cards Linda, it is a lovely sheen on the second card.
    The quote on your journal page is great and it is a fantastic peacock as well.
    The breakfast crepe looks delicious and you must be so pleased to be having better weather, it does help when you are having a good day out.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  7. Your cards always make me smile, and the "hello" little leftover bits was quite clever. A fun way to use the "extras."

    WOW, your calendar journal page is both colorful and inventive. Lots of beautiful bits pieced together made up a great page. It's a great entry for Alison's theme at AJJ and I was delighted you shared it with us there.

    Of course, I wouldn't be a good host if I didn't oh and ah over your vegetarian breakfast crepe. It looks beautiful, but I was surprised the restaurant allowed you to bring your own tea with you. Thanks for sharing your fabulous cards, your Art Journal Journey calendar entry, and your tea and crepes with us for T this Tuesday, dear Linda.

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  8. Super cards Linda, and I adore the page you made for my challenge!
    Alison xx

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  9. Such wonderful inventiveness! And art that positively radiates the joys of spring!
    Wish we had such nice eateries nearby!

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  10. Such fabulous artworks today! It looks like you had a lovely time with your mum and wow, that really is a giant sized breakfast - yummy 😀. Wishing you a very Happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  11. Hoorah for Spring! That breakfast crepe looks delicious :) I love your peacock! Happy T Tuesday

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  12. Cute card. We have had a couple of days of sunshine and seasonable temps. Rain scheduled for the rest of the week. At least you don't have to shovel rain. That Cosmic Brown Mousse really shimmers. Nice having a day out with your mom. Your breakfast looks yummy. Your colorful peacock page made me smile. Love the affirmation that goes along with it. Happy T Day

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  13. beautiful page,love the blue bird and the quote is perfect too.
    happy week.

    hugs jenny

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  14. Lovely cards, Linda. That Cosmic Brown Mousse is beautiful.

    It surprised me that the cafe allowed you to bring your own drink. That's nice. The breakfast crepe looks yummy.

    Great quotes on the brown card and the peacock page.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  15. Hi Linda, I am a new follower! I love your cards and journal page!
    Your breakfast looked pretty yummy too!! Happy T day to you. I am not sure I quite did it right, but thanks for letting me play today!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Kim

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  16. Oooh love the Hello card with colorful boots and flowers!

    Happy Week to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. Great Spring card ~ love the saying ~ Plant smiles.... ~ Wonderful! xxx

    Happy Week to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. Really stunning cards, and love your journal page too,- totally agree with the sentiment! 😉 Happy T day!

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  19. Your cards and journal page are so pretty! I especially love the image of the boots with the flowers. You are right, spring is coming to PA. I live right outside of Harrisburg and the weather is certainly showing signs of spring, although the temperature leaves much to be desired. I am looking forward to spending time in my garden. I have never had a crepe but yours certainly looks yummy!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  20. What a lovely card, and so clever of you to use the leftover bits from the letter loops. Very effective.
    The crepe breakfast looks really nice. It sounds like a really nice choice. I am not a vegetarian but would consider this definitely. I am surprised you could bring your own drink. Not many places would do that here.
    I love the card with the plant smiles and your journal page with all the fussy cut lettering and beautiful peacock.
    Love the R.M. Rilke quote.
    Have a lovely few days,
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  21. Running a little late Linda!! AAAaaacckkk!!! I really really love that top card of yours... those rain boots really speak to me because i wore them for work for years.. when i worked for Lowe's watering their plants in their garden center... :) I've only ever had crepes once in CA at a Spring Festival and they were yummy!!! Thanks so much for sharing them for T !! Hugs! deb

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  22. Lovely cards and art journal page, Linda! I am so glad you are finally seeing signs of spring!

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  23. Gorgeous cards Linda! I love how you've used the card kit & the shimmer from the mousse looks wonderful.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    Mandy xx

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  24. Beautiful cards and yummy looking crepe, aaah - for both! :)

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  25. Hi Linda, Your cards and journal pages were very inspiring - I love the Spring quote by Rainer Maria Rilke. Your crepe looks heavenly - and pretty healthy too.
    Hugs,
    Jesse XX

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  26. You asked for recipes. here is the recipe for Spanish Tortilla: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spanish-tortilla
    The savoury cake is a hand-written recipe from my own book, which i brought back from Italy. If I have an email address I will photocopy the page (It is written in English).

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  27. I always enjoy seeing your cards, Linda. "Hello" is colourful and Springlike and the gold one has a pretty design and inspiring words.
    I do like your AJJ collage, lovely and colourful and original.

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  28. Hello Linda,
    So glad to spot you at Wen's SNT! You have a beautiful group of cards posted today!
    My fave is the 'hello' with rain galoshes and, you clever girl - the moth is awesome! ; ) Thanks for sharing~ karen o

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  29. Hi Linda

    Thanks for your lovely comment... it was so nice to see it after having been away for so long :)

    It great to be back visiting you too.... you are always so creative and very productive!

    Here is a link to the scones I made that you asked about - they were so simple
    https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/tea_time_scones_77839

    Enjoy your unplugged time..... I hope you get flip flop weather :)

    Kxxx

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  30. Oh Linda ~ I love crepes and the one you and your Mom had sounds so good!

    Page calendar is lovely and sooooo creative! I lost my mojo ~

    Oh love lentils and shepherds pie version sounds wonderful!

    Happy Days to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  31. Such cute little boots! I really like your blog header, so cheery and colorful! Happy Spring!

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  32. Awesome card! love the palette and the design! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! barbara

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  33. Hello dear Linda, beautiful cards you created again! And so clever to use the leftovers of the word to add an interesting layer! Wishing you a happy week, big hugs xx

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  34. Love the last page ~ wild and crazy self ~ Yes!

    Happy Week to you ~
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  35. Two lovely cards Linda and a great idea of using the leftovers from the word.
    Love the journal page and it's a great quote.
    Avril xx

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