Monday, April 9, 2018

Who's Holding The Key to Spring?


 Well, still unseasonably cold here and a bit of snow is again in the forecast! They say that by the end of the week it will be MUCH warmer. We'll see.

 Let's start with a treat. I made a Blueberry Dutch Baby in my cast iron skillet for Sunday brunch for hubby and I -and it was SOOO good!



 Have a slice won't you? I adapted a recipe I recently found in a magazine. This is similar to a pancake but lighter and more eggy (is this a word?).  Recipe at end of post.
Joining Bleubeard and Elizabeth for T Stands For Tuesday,  and Cast Iron Fridays.

 There is a birthday celebration happening at the Simon Wednesday Challenge with special prizes! Happy 9th birthday, and thank you for all the inspiration challenges and projects!!


If you have been coming here regularly lately you know how much I have been loving using this brick stencil-it's also on the garden pic at the top :)

Products: Neenah Classic Coat Solar White 110lb. paper, brick wall stencil, clustered leaves die, Tessatina border die, Versafine Onyx Black ink, Distress Tea Dye ink- all from Simon Says Stamp; clear stamp (Mega Mixed Messages set -Papertrey Ink; metallic patterned paper (DCWV).

 I will also share my card with the Simon Says Flickr Challenge  #95 and  Simply Neutrals Tuesday.

 A journal page collage:


 Images from a folder of magazine clips I just pieced together. Joining Art Journal Journey for the theme of "Recycle and Collage" this month along with Try It On Tuesday for the theme of "recycle something"..

 And this tag (you saw a glimpse of it at the top of my post) is meant for the Simon Monday Challenge (theme is Mythology/Inspired by a Story) :



  The Secret Garden immediately entered my head and this tag came together quite effortlessly. I love the 1949 movie version of this story so I had to use a vintage girl! And I do love the way my brick wall turned out:)

Products: Tim Holtz Distress tag, Paper Doll, Botanical; napkin (background); black wire; modeling paste mixed with a bit of black paint; Brick Wall stencil (Simon Says Stamp); key charm (from my stash); computer generated words; Diamond Stickles glitter glue.

 Also joining Paint Party Friday! Have a super, fun filled week, and do share if you try the recipe for the Dutch Baby:)

 “I am sure there is magic in everything, only we have not sense enough to get hold of it and make it do things for us” 
                 ― Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret Garden


                                               Blueberry Dutch Baby

1 c. milk      3/4 c. flour      2 Tbsp. sugar     1/2 tsp. salt       4 lg. eggs    zest of 1 lemon

3 Tbsp. butter    fresh blueberries (or sliced strawberries)        confectioner's sugar

10 or 12" skillet ( I used the 12").

 Place rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Whisk eggs, milk and sugar in lg bowl. Add lemon zest and salt. Gradually whisk in the flour and mix until smooth.  Place the butter in the skillet and place in the oven 3 min. or so until butter has melted. Remove from oven and swirl butter around pan to coat then pour  the batter in the skillet. Bake 17 - 20 min. until puffed and golden. Sprinkle blueberries over then dust with confectioners sugar. Serves 2 - 4.

55 comments:

  1. I like your collage with the sweet little Vintage girl, it looks pretty good on the Tag. The pieces of your other collage fit perfect together, the colors are in harmony. The Blueberry Dutch Baby looks very yummy, I think I am hungry now. ;)
    Dear Greetings
    Sabine

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  2. Hi, Loved all of your art pieces and wow I am loving your Blueberry Dutch Baby Looks delicious! Our weather is sooo up and down here too
    Happy T Day Kathy

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    1. good morning and I just realized today is friday the 13th too thank you so much Linda for linking and sharing cast iron fridays.I copied your recipe

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  3. Your tag and card are so pretty! and those Dutch Baby's look amazing! I love blueberry so I may have to try this.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  4. I know what you mean about winter not going away. man, it is April. They are telling us we're also due for a late week warm up, well maybe, right? LOVING all your art today. You've had a creative week. And your Dutch baby is looking good. Yum. Happy T Day Linda. hugs-Erika

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  5. Beautiful art and that Dutch baby looks more than delicious, yummy! Thanks for joining us again at TIOT. Hope your weather soon gets better. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  6. love your girl waiting for spring... and i fully understand your preference for this wall stencil, awesome!
    i do not have cast iron - but maybe i will find a solution to make this dutch baby anyway- it looks so yummy!!!
    oh, april days... at the moment we are on the sunny side, but that may change daily. - have a great week and happy t-day!

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  7. Such a cheery post! I'm loving your brunch and I could just eat that right now ...lol 😉. Your card, journal page and tag are beautiful, and I love the images you recycled on your journal page with the happy colours too 😀. Thanks so much for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! Happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  8. A wonderful selection of art Linda! I love the page you created for my challenge at AJJ!
    Hugs,
    Alison xox

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  9. Gorgeous card and tag Linda :-) the CAS design of the card is stunning and I love your secret garden tag! very cute :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday and Wednesday Challenges
    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  10. Firstly I take a big share of the Blueberry Dutch Baby if possible please! Just yummie!Thanks for the recipe! The elegant white card is gorgeous and I love your super fun collage page! It looks very professional! You have always the perfect touches to your work! Your secret garden tag is absolutely adorable - the brick wall is really amazing!
    Sending spring weather in your direction my friend and happy week and T-Day and thanks bunches for joining Art Journal Journey and Try It On Tuesday this week again! So much appreciated dear Linda!
    Hugs, Susi

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  11. What a sweet postcard(?), Linda. Oh,it's a tag! Very pretty. I love how you did the bricks and the butterfly's antennae.

    I never heard of Blueberry Dutch Baby. It looks delicious.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  12. That looks oh so tasty! Both the art and the food. And should you find that key can you lend it to me. We urgently need it here in Scotland!

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  13. Never heard of it before but that Dutch Baby looks GOOD!!! lol I love the brick stencil too... i think i have it... i need to pull it out and play now.. :) I love to collage too.. I usually do Postcards but i'm beginning to think i need a journal of nothing but collage.. :) Happy T day Linda! Hugs! deb

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  14. love blueberries, your tag from a fav book of mine and your cards

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  15. I've never heard of Blueberry Dutch Baby, and I gave my iron skillets away... Hmmm, I may need to make a run to the store :) Happy T Tuesday

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  16. The young girl sitting on the wall makes an exquisite tag; there is a story there somewhere. Maybe an old lady is reminiscing about her youth?
    I love your magazine collage, everything goes together so well.
    I had to laugh at the name of your pancakes, who can resist making these, thanks for the recipe.

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  17. Oh no my comment just disappeared! :( Well again, I enjoyed your post! And so glad to see you shared your beautiful card with SNT's!

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  18. I love the movie The Secret Garden. Enjoyed the book, too. Your tag with the vintage girl is so sweet. I love how the bow in her hair looks like a butterfly. I sure hope she unlocks Spring soon. We have snow flurries today and I want to cry. I've made a plain Dutch baby never though to add anything to it. Yours looks real good. Happy T Day

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  19. Your blueberry brunch recipe sounds and looks delicious, I really would enjoy a slice with a cuppa.
    Your art projects look amazing, I am drawn to the beautiful tag, that book was a favourite of mine, you have me wanting to seek it out to read again.
    Thank you for adding another great recycling page to the TioT's theme.
    Happy belated T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  20. What a gorgeous tag and the card is lovely as well. The recipe looks delicious.

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  21. I had planned to be here sooner, but my keyboard had other plans. I am thrilled you shared that blueberry Dutch baby with us. Did you know that Kathy has a link you can add your cast iron concoction to every Friday? I plan to join in May, so I encourage you to link, too.

    Your darling tag is incredible. Yes, that brick wall truly MAKES that tag. It is fabulous.

    Your collage is fabulous and fits in perfectly with Alison's theme. I was thrilled you shared it with us at Art Journal Journey. It's a very colorful collage.

    Thanks, too, for sharing your recipe. I know it will go well with coffee, like it did with yours at T this Tuesday.

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  22. Beautiful art work as always- thanks for a glimpse of Spring! The recipe looks yummy too💗

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  23. I can see spring here as well here :) Blueberries are so good and healthy. It's time for morning coffee but no bun for me, see you!

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  24. Hello Linda, Thanks for the recipe - I must try that - pancakes in the oven. Your Spring tag is simply gorgeous! What a cute little girl. Your brick stencil is very effective.
    Cheers,
    Jesse

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  25. I love love love your pretty tag and I too chose The Secret Garden. :) This recipe sounds fabulous and I wonder how it would be with the blueberries baked in it??? I love my skillet and am excited to see you sharing ideas for it. Hugs, Autumn

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  26. Hi Linda, Love the Secret Garden tag, one of my favourite childhood books.
    It's a fabulous recycled journal page full of summer colours - thanks for sharing at TioT.
    Your Blueberry Dutch Baby looks and sounds yummy, haven't heard of it before, thanks for sharing the recipe.
    Avril xx

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  27. You have some fabulous art on your blog today! Your card is so elegant and your tag is so sweet! I love your journal page and so pleased you linked to Try It On Tuesday! Blueberry Dutch Baby looks similar to clafouti so I shall give it a try! Belated Happy T day Chrisx

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  28. Oh I love your art this week!!! The Dutch Baby looks great too . Very much like a Finnish Pancake I used to make all of the time when my kids were young.
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind words. I am so late getting around to visit this week. WE HAVE SUNSHINE and WARM TEMPS! So you know where I have been. The colder weather is due back tomorrow though :(
    Happy Very Late Tuesday!!!
    Carol

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  29. Every time I read about that Dutch baby I get hungry! Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  30. Wonderful art, Linda. I especially like the key to spring with that fab brick stencil. Your beautiful work inspires me to get out my stencils today and do some art. Thanks for the great recipe too. It looks delicious.

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  31. Beautiful and creative 'secret garden' tag ~ love it!

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  32. Beautiful and elegant ~ 'Celebrate the day.' card!

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  33. Wow lovely art. I want to know where spring is too and who has the keys to it. LOL The blueberry treat looks soo good.

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  34. Luv that celebrate today. Warm wishes. Hope the weather warms up for you

    Thanks for dropping by my blog today
    Happy PPF

    Much🌼love

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  35. Love the Secret garden tag, nice post!
    Happy PPF 💕

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  36. Oooh! Wonderful 'let's make fun' creation ~ love it!

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  37. Beautiful tag and thanks for the delicious recipe. Yum

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  38. Oh that is the sweetest tag ! I love how you make the stencil so unique in each piece! Wonderful artwork and yummy brunch!

    Peace Giggles

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  39. Blueberry Dutch Baby looks and sounds delicious ~
    Thanks for the 'welcome back' ~ good to go away and good
    to come home ~ ^_^

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  40. What a beautiful post, yummy dessert! and lovely recipe! Your creations are so magical I especially love your Secret Garden..stunning and enchanting..I love that old movie too..it is very special! Your art collage is fabulous and gave me deja vu!!
    have a wonderful wk!

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  41. Hello dear Linda, oh my can I have a slice of that yummy Blueberry treat? :) I should definitely try this one. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! Your creations are beautiful, I love that brick stencil you used and the card you created with it in neutrals. And your spring tag is so sweet with the little girl! Wishing you a beautiful weekend, xx hugs

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  42. I love the combination of interests always in your posts. Yum! I love a nice hot Dutch baby. You have made good use of the brick wall stencil. I have it and have yet to use it. You have given me good ideas. The Secret Garden piece is intriguing . I have not seen the 1949 version but will try to find it at my library.

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  43. I've not heard of a Blueberry Dutch Baby, looks very nice.
    Thanks for your visit to my blog and lovely comments.

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  44. I've never heard of this! Yummy!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  45. Such a beautiful tag! Spring is hiding from michigan! Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  46. Oh, my goodness! Thank you for that recipe! And your artwork makes me smile. :D

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  47. I so love your little vintage tag! She's adorable and so cute! I love the look of your pancake too. Wish I could eat them :)

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  48. Weather is cold and going to rain/possible snow ~ Yuk! Glad you are enjoying some Spring ~ xxx

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  49. beautiful tag Linda, love your take on the Secret Garden, thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and for passing on that delicious recipe hugs kath xxx

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  50. Oh that looks so delicious! I love everything with blueberries. Wonderful pieces, your vintage girl is so sweet! I hope you got some warmer weather by now!

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  51. Wild wind and rainy for the Boston Marathon today ~ hope weather is better where you are ~ and you are making lovely creations!

    Namaste,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  52. Wow! That looks delicious! I am Dutch but i have never heard of a Dutch Baby. It does look like an ovenbaked pancake. Thanks for the recipe. I might try that one day (but without the blueberries as they are very difficult to find here)
    I like your little girl on the wall of the secret garden. Yes, you did a good job of that wall.
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  53. beautiful greeting card and journal pages.. and oh the blueberry dutch baby looks yum!
    love shilpa (desisoul arts)

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