tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854632355528566322024-03-12T03:48:54.589-04:00heARTfully inspired by LindaheARTfully Inspired by LindaLinda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comBlogger600125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-74022409677759742052022-07-25T20:35:00.001-04:002022-07-28T10:34:54.482-04:00Feelin HOT, HOT, HOT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH8LkRXBGHIzAFMRDeUV6pLQ0DflTENlWZK6gBIkxxY77WVrDPjr5M60qvNEwO0RiiKzf2aY1pJfc2sVQ8qIqVoew9y4VSRHIvPgA3i_Us30t3qK_6suD64pSufAvVpqe6OhjpgECeJxGrlXq3qtg6q7rZgXXMNHqHxrRtLORDKK5kP_37cbLHNYimw/s2000/EmilyQuotePgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH8LkRXBGHIzAFMRDeUV6pLQ0DflTENlWZK6gBIkxxY77WVrDPjr5M60qvNEwO0RiiKzf2aY1pJfc2sVQ8qIqVoew9y4VSRHIvPgA3i_Us30t3qK_6suD64pSufAvVpqe6OhjpgECeJxGrlXq3qtg6q7rZgXXMNHqHxrRtLORDKK5kP_37cbLHNYimw/s320/EmilyQuotePgsmwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> Oh my- it's been so hot - too hot for even me! And unfortunately though there were many rain/storm threats and warnings they did not relieve our area- they all went above and below us 😞. Seems like this heat wave has been all over the US and even across the pond in Europe as well. Hope you're all finding ways to stay cool.</p><p> Again we've been quite busy continuing to help our son and DIL with their new home. And now I'm beginning to make favors for the baby shower which is in just a few weeks. Exciting times for sure😁! But it also means that blogging and participating in my favorite challenges and link ups will be sporadic.</p><p> Outside of doing my index card challenge I've had little time for art journaling. I did manage to squeeze in the first lesson of 8 from the free Collage Fodder online classes. They only ran for a limited time. I wanted to try this one so badly so here it is:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr98BhH6KYEVilFn0wuZec_YtZYQ2TGoEjuJch-gR84V3EEn2jze7sM41eE2bSMvMY9B4LVUEegZjx-ri2xo7E0bp9mo0JeMWbDKjQugm5Jf-TOzi-blgN4CMn1C56QnqZ_8UPCJ1hehCL5oS__aJLRSzEnoo5sOvAmrwIBrqfJ7BfaLr1p57gLo8_fw/s2000/Peacecatcherwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="857" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr98BhH6KYEVilFn0wuZec_YtZYQ2TGoEjuJch-gR84V3EEn2jze7sM41eE2bSMvMY9B4LVUEegZjx-ri2xo7E0bp9mo0JeMWbDKjQugm5Jf-TOzi-blgN4CMn1C56QnqZ_8UPCJ1hehCL5oS__aJLRSzEnoo5sOvAmrwIBrqfJ7BfaLr1p57gLo8_fw/w274-h640/Peacecatcherwm.jpg" width="274" /></a></div> <div> I really loved the idea of making a peace catcher and putting the wishes out in the breeze. I purposely chose soft, muted colors (which kinda remind me of the mountains and southwest colors though I've never been). I'd love to make a few more in the future. I made a nice little video of it hanging and blowing in the breeze on one of our trees in the back yard but it just wouldn't upload here. I did share it on IG.</div><div><br /></div><div> Before I bombard you with my index card art I'll stop to say hello to the wonderful <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/07/t-stands-for-apology.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> peeps. I've missed everyone and will be happy to catch up again! Here's my ticket:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEMATnsE3pU43ZMEdLUOkFpd33xuMN4afc95y9rgDVH51vydRXXmZfPbr-eYZv2eU_mcAjfxF7tjJEt2pVE2GgmGl_4yXGAAWGlXBYAKsorUPtCkNY-G8nEmn1MZrjZRwD66zzakRWOr8fTdP58tPtTm8gyI6ixupoomlENptVfjVB-prvuNsvqHgXA/s2000/MushFritatta.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEMATnsE3pU43ZMEdLUOkFpd33xuMN4afc95y9rgDVH51vydRXXmZfPbr-eYZv2eU_mcAjfxF7tjJEt2pVE2GgmGl_4yXGAAWGlXBYAKsorUPtCkNY-G8nEmn1MZrjZRwD66zzakRWOr8fTdP58tPtTm8gyI6ixupoomlENptVfjVB-prvuNsvqHgXA/w400-h300/MushFritatta.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Cold water with lemon and a frittata are my go to's when it's hot and humid. Often I just sauté some of whatever fresh vegetables I may have on hand for the base. For this one I sauteed mushrooms with a bit of olive oil, garlic, herbs de Provence, salt and pepper. I whisked two eggs and put that over the mushrooms cooking until the eggs were set. I added torn pieces from a slice of vegan smoked gouda cheese-yum!</div><div><br /></div><div> And now for the ICAD catch up...only one more week after these!</div><div>Here are the last ones from my series with a vintage theme using mostly Tim Holtz and ARTchix Studio imagery:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1g7yLB8DiIbVlwN-TLZy6gouVCCDdCoAuFeYaX_Bu7X7jK4fJ-fgt8-I3tgEQWmxiihMAPqQZnyeLJR4XpZ-GPJldM-QepluwCednoqWe_nnEuEmtxjnDmQocWcgjTJzPSgfwzj-_IdvfIj3M9PLfR4twvS4ESu_3EIvcmf_Vl3gqGw-jtV82Mzjxg/s2000/ICAD42sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="2000" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1g7yLB8DiIbVlwN-TLZy6gouVCCDdCoAuFeYaX_Bu7X7jK4fJ-fgt8-I3tgEQWmxiihMAPqQZnyeLJR4XpZ-GPJldM-QepluwCednoqWe_nnEuEmtxjnDmQocWcgjTJzPSgfwzj-_IdvfIj3M9PLfR4twvS4ESu_3EIvcmf_Vl3gqGw-jtV82Mzjxg/s320/ICAD42sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 42</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVP1IdNrzIg6jTTSVy_w_HF11oSLF1-kxfHbI8B3_7cS2McxYjSQQCcIXvatyYcgKW5zdmCzcBU2eWyd9wh-p_2C679dWxGJwx7izpfGh9ZYwMI1RdPq_uYI8dP_7tUSPcVtYMx3j-zWNk7tBMXslf5lSw4V0RWFB7pQecBRe3lGjC7mEPd5z4J_4Qw/s729/ICAD43sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="729" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVP1IdNrzIg6jTTSVy_w_HF11oSLF1-kxfHbI8B3_7cS2McxYjSQQCcIXvatyYcgKW5zdmCzcBU2eWyd9wh-p_2C679dWxGJwx7izpfGh9ZYwMI1RdPq_uYI8dP_7tUSPcVtYMx3j-zWNk7tBMXslf5lSw4V0RWFB7pQecBRe3lGjC7mEPd5z4J_4Qw/s320/ICAD43sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 43</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IFD_jwuMHmPrQJk9hs0T8PaD3c7RP1CrVvPv-BrIJd26DuCQ2pBsN9Y4qxp8IuwJO1Ov2aDQ7unm-USS-aVmxYs_n8QMSbateQg1omXnqa_V2p-Qr7sFLFze2ObRvo1xOKqwSxqsOzbuCZG4etgA1SIP1Rt55umSHSR2AylRTA1a1gScmatSESQ_lw/s701/ICAD44sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="701" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IFD_jwuMHmPrQJk9hs0T8PaD3c7RP1CrVvPv-BrIJd26DuCQ2pBsN9Y4qxp8IuwJO1Ov2aDQ7unm-USS-aVmxYs_n8QMSbateQg1omXnqa_V2p-Qr7sFLFze2ObRvo1xOKqwSxqsOzbuCZG4etgA1SIP1Rt55umSHSR2AylRTA1a1gScmatSESQ_lw/s320/ICAD44sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 44</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mj_55vXo4tPdQTOggcipMkoLBPXKvjxio-o-rLkByCokpInMy1WFK1tL7gen-FyBDIn7-Fp8KDQj5XadPQNEwuRzXFgWkMfp2rR4uyOfXubSqVfYO4F-dDfWxfy0j2xAbH26iInF-VTI3uZypRzD4h2LD3OJcQjQoE1sioyNukkbBlXvd72_g4qfKA/s2000/ICAD45sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="2000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mj_55vXo4tPdQTOggcipMkoLBPXKvjxio-o-rLkByCokpInMy1WFK1tL7gen-FyBDIn7-Fp8KDQj5XadPQNEwuRzXFgWkMfp2rR4uyOfXubSqVfYO4F-dDfWxfy0j2xAbH26iInF-VTI3uZypRzD4h2LD3OJcQjQoE1sioyNukkbBlXvd72_g4qfKA/s320/ICAD45sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 45</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUNQbMag03srl6sykfPYogC0VuQET5e53WJVWEpnsBYmWhabO0bCPti_qmONaidyes162yuoKgELMdr_q0QrneYdxBJJ3n9B4qPLbk0AWLdgM5cG-9UZHQWExTTlBzl9q6Js8nEejPNfa5Skt5j8aF7STLrB4zC4YgjKCVbS4WP4uk1d34gzg-1y9VQ/s2000/ICAD46sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1385" data-original-width="2000" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUNQbMag03srl6sykfPYogC0VuQET5e53WJVWEpnsBYmWhabO0bCPti_qmONaidyes162yuoKgELMdr_q0QrneYdxBJJ3n9B4qPLbk0AWLdgM5cG-9UZHQWExTTlBzl9q6Js8nEejPNfa5Skt5j8aF7STLrB4zC4YgjKCVbS4WP4uk1d34gzg-1y9VQ/s320/ICAD46sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 46</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> And here was my next little series (Series #6) using a common theme and supplies. For these I began them all with Dina Wakley paints then stamped with black ink using a variety of my background stamps before adding collage and sentiments:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWVf-yHlkrkPVEbzsKNga_UpFoyb8zZgvhxhjYOYUUGSi_CaC8Im-2u3Da3049mjSIwepbCpiIX95JtXM9KhN4y3qo2w9asEo81G-7ZY_71oTEjd5atjjI6yvLjIr0sRh6CJgexv3lhzjue_L-03WXGeDl18JZv5nWDiCzGmnZaBa2ZK7kdgVUif5zg/s2000/ICAD47sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1427" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWVf-yHlkrkPVEbzsKNga_UpFoyb8zZgvhxhjYOYUUGSi_CaC8Im-2u3Da3049mjSIwepbCpiIX95JtXM9KhN4y3qo2w9asEo81G-7ZY_71oTEjd5atjjI6yvLjIr0sRh6CJgexv3lhzjue_L-03WXGeDl18JZv5nWDiCzGmnZaBa2ZK7kdgVUif5zg/s320/ICAD47sm.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 47</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF_VScYT3tuvu24mvMGYJhbIbcARCuIwB0_zSYOVNs76a_zb7EW4rKZ97D2qyGLIXhkt1wEtz9Bb3nWNQ8fThkT3P5mlcKUZyt9aTzQJi4FWCp_dXJiMbuU2cGoU7uTDp4o6M9aOZqWLLEcXDbihMFf-d563KhZh6n4AyJTAviO_yR1MpRG120ljNiA/s2000/ICAD48sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF_VScYT3tuvu24mvMGYJhbIbcARCuIwB0_zSYOVNs76a_zb7EW4rKZ97D2qyGLIXhkt1wEtz9Bb3nWNQ8fThkT3P5mlcKUZyt9aTzQJi4FWCp_dXJiMbuU2cGoU7uTDp4o6M9aOZqWLLEcXDbihMFf-d563KhZh6n4AyJTAviO_yR1MpRG120ljNiA/s320/ICAD48sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 48</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRO8qScSYZCygk2cRXOxMNWrbsC62Ei0PHsLOkSPezqrx607boa4jhFHDaHdAuZ_JuE6k7FAxV4zT3T_UyVicSkUOW6MNYUK8kgipgPcPj7-QAb6QY0qYUbHwkspksciaONz86P7Ny1-mbW64EmmqkhweDAIuV6q6RLmZGZXWIujAY7cgvCLNpm8owQg/s2000/ICAD49sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1493" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRO8qScSYZCygk2cRXOxMNWrbsC62Ei0PHsLOkSPezqrx607boa4jhFHDaHdAuZ_JuE6k7FAxV4zT3T_UyVicSkUOW6MNYUK8kgipgPcPj7-QAb6QY0qYUbHwkspksciaONz86P7Ny1-mbW64EmmqkhweDAIuV6q6RLmZGZXWIujAY7cgvCLNpm8owQg/s320/ICAD49sm.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 49</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPafhpjatSuUiNonWv-AS253bPWJVXcn32i-fSm9hcpCW6Hwsft-L8v3hinCpezU7-qd8lKkD5tMxUOyaQqr10_4GC2bEv7uvQokrcC6rW0A1ZZ1-2C1cjLUHdPTOjDtsMJNazOBWmZVVxGbfKMteJQjmSnBBS31hToYkIt1E7HbEf6lA-MpjKay4OZw/s2000/ICAD50sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="2000" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPafhpjatSuUiNonWv-AS253bPWJVXcn32i-fSm9hcpCW6Hwsft-L8v3hinCpezU7-qd8lKkD5tMxUOyaQqr10_4GC2bEv7uvQokrcC6rW0A1ZZ1-2C1cjLUHdPTOjDtsMJNazOBWmZVVxGbfKMteJQjmSnBBS31hToYkIt1E7HbEf6lA-MpjKay4OZw/s320/ICAD50sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 50</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQkOSr0qVlg4d4dKrkZ0NVLwV-_vkVoR5gzwtxIWzvZuo5Aj0m6oKSuySzv6bjKm1HNNEQObxIYl4v4KXlMBU0aP-sNjdiCMmLAtBpZBvlAxCQabJNE0-pSQjW1zrk4zwaGadrczvsZdE4dXQxMjtYbI54HluDpCDolGmdWw2Ty7pTMyuCauBdfdcyg/s2000/ICAD51sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1286" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQkOSr0qVlg4d4dKrkZ0NVLwV-_vkVoR5gzwtxIWzvZuo5Aj0m6oKSuySzv6bjKm1HNNEQObxIYl4v4KXlMBU0aP-sNjdiCMmLAtBpZBvlAxCQabJNE0-pSQjW1zrk4zwaGadrczvsZdE4dXQxMjtYbI54HluDpCDolGmdWw2Ty7pTMyuCauBdfdcyg/s320/ICAD51sm.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 51</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-57hCy36SsQmh_fxkZUIBv8mv6z4O1cFR-qh8AaQgkLbiR8ETyS-_yJw88PepF7a2R4jgnaJ-5t3qrtUChbp0ZOQXufo0XCdA4emrpm2MXqZPa-ozzs28l5DeWuclZn3YfBjPXwjiQK7s7Tq4oDGx-ialhAkZsY-dGFCzlivEbKTcrqpYahWoJpIUQ/s2000/ICAD52sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="2000" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-57hCy36SsQmh_fxkZUIBv8mv6z4O1cFR-qh8AaQgkLbiR8ETyS-_yJw88PepF7a2R4jgnaJ-5t3qrtUChbp0ZOQXufo0XCdA4emrpm2MXqZPa-ozzs28l5DeWuclZn3YfBjPXwjiQK7s7Tq4oDGx-ialhAkZsY-dGFCzlivEbKTcrqpYahWoJpIUQ/s320/ICAD52sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 52</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOlLNZGqcHO4yIVc2xvTCrXngSx2wYO5KP4jpLQxowxGDpiEJDYpl3eX7p95ltRIeaZ27dLRqSC-VzL_lhHyF5CL6IwwE5EvBid_WPYgLx3F1frYZfl7SHtK52BhcxDcifl4V0Dc55ABWHA0vT7LZMzOMe3gdiYuXPebiZo5md1SQUQm4nmPRP_k6dw/s2000/ICAD53sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="2000" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOlLNZGqcHO4yIVc2xvTCrXngSx2wYO5KP4jpLQxowxGDpiEJDYpl3eX7p95ltRIeaZ27dLRqSC-VzL_lhHyF5CL6IwwE5EvBid_WPYgLx3F1frYZfl7SHtK52BhcxDcifl4V0Dc55ABWHA0vT7LZMzOMe3gdiYuXPebiZo5md1SQUQm4nmPRP_k6dw/s320/ICAD53sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 53</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizj138_Ii8v3v2H9yX6aaSRGL8hdKxA7L8B-288XRmFrYtZQ7bKnI3Qkxic_-6Xi_g6_VcMyf3PNuk8V87PEzr3HlNSNUPiDxfdDOa2iGaZH_nrG7u3Hzz4QBWfhYEnMU4GjijAFzsQhXqcLEQEz-1lBfNYgGnCfPFZWK1LWRo9RH6FOraA1D0BGnGQ/s2000/ICAD54sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="2000" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizj138_Ii8v3v2H9yX6aaSRGL8hdKxA7L8B-288XRmFrYtZQ7bKnI3Qkxic_-6Xi_g6_VcMyf3PNuk8V87PEzr3HlNSNUPiDxfdDOa2iGaZH_nrG7u3Hzz4QBWfhYEnMU4GjijAFzsQhXqcLEQEz-1lBfNYgGnCfPFZWK1LWRo9RH6FOraA1D0BGnGQ/s320/ICAD54sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 54</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div> I'm happy to join <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/07/thursday-art-and-dinner-date-first.html">Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner date </a>later this week. Wishing you a good and cool week ahead.🤗</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span style="color: red;">"Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering." Steve Maraboli</span><br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-71639755828137035992022-07-11T16:40:00.002-04:002022-07-14T13:29:00.888-04:00Summertime...<p> and the days are flying by! I meant to post last week but it just didn't happen. Hubby was off all week so we did some fun things in between helping son and DIL pack and clean and begin moving in to their first home. </p><p> As you see here, my intentions were good- I made this journal page for <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/06/here-comes-summer.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> and <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/">Tag Tuesday</a> for last week:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5csfZsS3SFugkqF-3R5OBAGT-R7iGr59SsRUL8fyIwYp53FfBs26DF-lJY-lK2hMBRGHuGysKbh0GzubNJHzHDfTy5yD6_svdZnTPTTy9ZwPdqYLQ4faTbEUrTrU9opL8jkYAkYM9gbucjEYSluptPKFbAzdr67UPSBz7zTfHWmySxvL3r7d4kzRXGA/s2000/SummerHolidayPgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="2000" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5csfZsS3SFugkqF-3R5OBAGT-R7iGr59SsRUL8fyIwYp53FfBs26DF-lJY-lK2hMBRGHuGysKbh0GzubNJHzHDfTy5yD6_svdZnTPTTy9ZwPdqYLQ4faTbEUrTrU9opL8jkYAkYM9gbucjEYSluptPKFbAzdr67UPSBz7zTfHWmySxvL3r7d4kzRXGA/w640-h456/SummerHolidayPgsmwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> This is the first page I've done in the new Dina Wakley 8' x 10" kraft journal. Outside of my index card art I haven't had the time to create which is a shame because there have been some really wonderful free art lessons (for a limited time, hence my problem) online! I've tried to at least watch some and hopefully remember the steps to try some in the future.</p><p> Sunday after a long, busy few days prior we had my Mom's 80th birthday dinner. She celebrated with various friends and family throughout the week so the dinner I had was fairly simple and only our son and DIL were with us. Here are the only pics I have:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXlL0zSMYAbtwh8MHP7RGrKPA4PTJQJ6Yu7HISX2HAeff7rY69WOHnIDcB2fgKt1PdjLsHFTR70yoozp2u4n9M-eT1Im6f9dS6OaoCK3h25qsYOPFAB6WemoAIjytPl1HLP83qNFfJJNsVI4r16-ojBtjV11y011wRA3lSnztBgJ_qXQoaOouV7siGQ/s2000/MeMeBDayCakesm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXlL0zSMYAbtwh8MHP7RGrKPA4PTJQJ6Yu7HISX2HAeff7rY69WOHnIDcB2fgKt1PdjLsHFTR70yoozp2u4n9M-eT1Im6f9dS6OaoCK3h25qsYOPFAB6WemoAIjytPl1HLP83qNFfJJNsVI4r16-ojBtjV11y011wRA3lSnztBgJ_qXQoaOouV7siGQ/s320/MeMeBDayCakesm.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOhfeDvGpGtlVBZ2xB4T_u8vJwLT6qsEeql2qmmtSmAahVbbiDuJ7NLjBQGaYRtxF9XuOK-5J_-9oY8zjudJW58mC-3NnUrxzB5B3bdLbyaHeP5loHlD33kyz2R-Ei4t_RzDmLHENXdL_FwZH5SgIjpznvjGjXs1zRhbNfDIKhGODdwhdbDFsrh3JVA/s2000/MeMeAndIsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOhfeDvGpGtlVBZ2xB4T_u8vJwLT6qsEeql2qmmtSmAahVbbiDuJ7NLjBQGaYRtxF9XuOK-5J_-9oY8zjudJW58mC-3NnUrxzB5B3bdLbyaHeP5loHlD33kyz2R-Ei4t_RzDmLHENXdL_FwZH5SgIjpznvjGjXs1zRhbNfDIKhGODdwhdbDFsrh3JVA/s320/MeMeAndIsm.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div> I made a vegetable lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and for dessert her favorite French cake. It's made with bittersweet chocolate and only 1/4 cup of flour. Since I had cleared the table and have no drink reference I will instead share this next photo for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/07/t-stands-for-t-tuesday-turns-nine-today.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6oyfQ6nfI6zA_xTTdUppl5ARQXbhLGaN3aCHh-mm6jXkkB25hMCcyUXtORrgDh-rLpYTAEd2WLT6r28KhsjG2xH7eRhDWaOkbHyVrJyYWuSnA8SmdWuBifXEkLwgouBC2-w06TdPoDD15ufMABm1iSPsDD8OvVxhnMz2GaiIEGWUTcnbl1nWmmuK5g/s2000/TDFCoffee.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6oyfQ6nfI6zA_xTTdUppl5ARQXbhLGaN3aCHh-mm6jXkkB25hMCcyUXtORrgDh-rLpYTAEd2WLT6r28KhsjG2xH7eRhDWaOkbHyVrJyYWuSnA8SmdWuBifXEkLwgouBC2-w06TdPoDD15ufMABm1iSPsDD8OvVxhnMz2GaiIEGWUTcnbl1nWmmuK5g/w300-h400/TDFCoffee.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Yes, it is Tour De France time again!! First time using this TDF mug- one of three in a set I bought last year. Bill and I are following all along the way and enjoying every bit of the race as well as the scenery (thankfully we can record it each day in case we miss a morning 😁). Anyone else watching? I'm pretty sure <a href="http://pearshapedcrafting.blogspot.com/">Chris</a> is 😉. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> Now to catch up with my index card art so far for the ICAD 61 day Challenge:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnt8FUHUXrQuG3hjAK81ctkteGrnft1qDQcxqzWPonFExcmRGGoMK1Dw3fSLtqKH1TpUj5PO-cAoA42AyB7fKN1jYNKz00P6Wngitv20XAnVRaw-lNhCPKpT6YWKJ9-CeoU6FmWLNvrFSu4DnzLMHQ55gJVIj4MbJ01Sg1qHqChEVtVzyzTF-Sxewvg/s2000/ICAD28sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="2000" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnt8FUHUXrQuG3hjAK81ctkteGrnft1qDQcxqzWPonFExcmRGGoMK1Dw3fSLtqKH1TpUj5PO-cAoA42AyB7fKN1jYNKz00P6Wngitv20XAnVRaw-lNhCPKpT6YWKJ9-CeoU6FmWLNvrFSu4DnzLMHQ55gJVIj4MbJ01Sg1qHqChEVtVzyzTF-Sxewvg/w400-h260/ICAD28sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 28/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurb5W-VzfJr5Cc9ilZPelJNY2FuFcWkvCEElBPc8BgGWu6-MDztwshYrU-92urv8LSo128QNMHRepz1T_wU5YFaF0dJaDEygqnHWp1Ormwb9Lm0hJQlMs_f93px1I15ogSZdNda0dE8Nb1cnwMeS-CzNA8EYHmMqxBCvTIrYk--fJT6Gd58tDDANVWw/s2000/ICAD29sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1244" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurb5W-VzfJr5Cc9ilZPelJNY2FuFcWkvCEElBPc8BgGWu6-MDztwshYrU-92urv8LSo128QNMHRepz1T_wU5YFaF0dJaDEygqnHWp1Ormwb9Lm0hJQlMs_f93px1I15ogSZdNda0dE8Nb1cnwMeS-CzNA8EYHmMqxBCvTIrYk--fJT6Gd58tDDANVWw/w249-h400/ICAD29sm.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 29/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82wTtY1r8vwH8t5ewDK1ETjM-GPDOYMY1ZsDDH3PUIzvpi9FiW1JqkjQLHuk75mmFuQ2AIQc_oBBjfRl6E5aBLCNTiDbnDx6DNud1RZKO2XQSIVgr07ck-JXTax3YeXprgp7tZskcp6SB1ZYP3PpQKEFlDyCqwQ972LfJqLYP-TrgXfZs4YW_qjnuuA/s2000/ICAD30sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1278" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82wTtY1r8vwH8t5ewDK1ETjM-GPDOYMY1ZsDDH3PUIzvpi9FiW1JqkjQLHuk75mmFuQ2AIQc_oBBjfRl6E5aBLCNTiDbnDx6DNud1RZKO2XQSIVgr07ck-JXTax3YeXprgp7tZskcp6SB1ZYP3PpQKEFlDyCqwQ972LfJqLYP-TrgXfZs4YW_qjnuuA/w255-h400/ICAD30sm.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 30/61</div><div style="text-align: left;"> The above were the last three in my mini series of themed art.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> My next series is vintage style using mostly Tim Holtz and ARTchix Studio products. Lots of layers using collage sheet images, transparencies, collage tissue, washi tape, Paper Dolls and Small Talk stickers (sentiments). Here are ICADS 31-41:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK-zLMg_v-yb6puGQgQntvTBA0gj2_NOJ_QKeQpXhUAjxzn1JObQkRGMRsWUYR7Z0axjK01q-P5NbAp6y5ROrA_49hAqWoWm2Fq3t4AyVqT1F6A9-knZQLOR1f6nZ05CXYa7g8LHprQVwDZluwH_aB4C9GZ8l87RqhU5V841U1pfoeqfyayxsXBtqiQ/s2000/ICAD31sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="2000" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK-zLMg_v-yb6puGQgQntvTBA0gj2_NOJ_QKeQpXhUAjxzn1JObQkRGMRsWUYR7Z0axjK01q-P5NbAp6y5ROrA_49hAqWoWm2Fq3t4AyVqT1F6A9-knZQLOR1f6nZ05CXYa7g8LHprQVwDZluwH_aB4C9GZ8l87RqhU5V841U1pfoeqfyayxsXBtqiQ/w400-h278/ICAD31sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreuXi9axEu6vAUhrgJB0vv7e4P6nswWK1A93cTclvP5SGp5889YW30Ni1-AkmuEEeKRQLReNyB28twLaqeMKmDJwmCJ3halcU23con5JueDrP9lp1tQIruDAxWWdhgio5FANahPlXrCso5oZQ9G9B7No2FEFpK16BjQFQUxc4VC8xggYp6Jm3qclmMQ/s2000/ICAD32sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="887" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_K_3Wmxnid1u9PNdbRcMMDNadPEVhB37sL9dad5ywfyR6cGBf95hwx85Rgsm86nh_k63CO_FW7xarKb3hUbUxxo1D2dVH4vb5cev5G3C1yIvjsWjGWKD63frt2Mf46W9g8WG3vzJbXaxpKuRz7i80Vp5VThnYWPk-ON6hwXF-kbVoggp9pWkWh5Tvg/w400-h271/ICAD39sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> I'm so happy to be using lots of bits from my years of collecting vintage ephemera😜.</div><div style="text-align: left;">And that's all I have for now. My posts may be a bit sporadic with our son and DIL's move and her upcoming baby shower, in addition to watching the Tour De France everyday but I will try.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Also joining <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/07/thursday-art-and-dinner-date-scratch.html">Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date</a>, and Nicole's Friday Face Off. I will be around to visit! Until then...</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><p lang="en" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Rest
is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a
summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the
clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” John Lubbock</span></span></p></div><div><br /></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-8956805890043870392022-06-27T19:06:00.002-04:002022-07-01T14:53:19.294-04:00This Week's Musings<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6tlixM_ft-TOjSCC2Q_Hl5W2UEIJ-vUMmOQJyA47wrmmEXYnVxQDzDjp8CzGVMTJlHcnqVcBRy8scJ9AvvXssj8mV6z-IRpjdoYRC1YNW-r7d9EAXmbrdNUwOerlbxX4lKi1UmRt1mTMa_1JablU-LEELiMQM0lCfInGrltK9pMEp2HWaWZs1mrjqg/s2000/MeMe80BDaysm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6tlixM_ft-TOjSCC2Q_Hl5W2UEIJ-vUMmOQJyA47wrmmEXYnVxQDzDjp8CzGVMTJlHcnqVcBRy8scJ9AvvXssj8mV6z-IRpjdoYRC1YNW-r7d9EAXmbrdNUwOerlbxX4lKi1UmRt1mTMa_1JablU-LEELiMQM0lCfInGrltK9pMEp2HWaWZs1mrjqg/w305-h400/MeMe80BDaysm.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Hi all, thought I'd start with this special card for my Mom's upcoming birthday the beginning of July. The dies are all Simon Says Stamp. I cut them from white cardstock and used alcohol markers to color them in. The tricky part here was getting them arranged along with the tag and twine and gluing down bits here and there to keep it all in place. We won't be having any big party or anything, just the usual dinner at our place with son and DIL. And speaking of, I didn't show you this gift they got me for Mother's day:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRS3PMkFstuc7MBavb4T3aXIIQEI14xKaP26pAeJ-GKnxa8S-do3rMs8AWatCGbwPOFbqwVwKjSHMstf5sU2gfGO-oPlzgRbsfEd6eRlu14U_wQwNpiOsEjsup3GFgzRYjwjb9Y-bd89gAkqV9PIavJc8Hq9X4kF6AlAi7QqAXnOMnQ8uCPMCH2nHcFA/s2000/MeMeMugsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRS3PMkFstuc7MBavb4T3aXIIQEI14xKaP26pAeJ-GKnxa8S-do3rMs8AWatCGbwPOFbqwVwKjSHMstf5sU2gfGO-oPlzgRbsfEd6eRlu14U_wQwNpiOsEjsup3GFgzRYjwjb9Y-bd89gAkqV9PIavJc8Hq9X4kF6AlAi7QqAXnOMnQ8uCPMCH2nHcFA/w300-h400/MeMeMugsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p> A personalized mug from Etsy. I know I mentioned it before - but in case someone visits this post and doesn't know, Kyra and Todd are expecting their first child in October and we are going to be first time grandparents💓😁. MéMé is a French term of endearment for "grandmother". My Mom is called that, as was her mother so it was a given for me. And I WILL be teaching baby K some French along the way😉. Bill was given a special mug for Father's day but I will share that in another post. Cheers to the <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/06/t-stands-for-visit-part-2.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> gang!</p><p> On to one last journal page for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/06/fish.html">Art Journal Journey</a> with the theme of "fish" this month:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafBp-8fW-zF4ijFYr2sGZxqfTVUGlOOMsdK-NNc6wyUg5TlMuvgXq22BnPY4eQRrbkEz8pYFcLtAOZfaCXXIXDtYX4cuvoE3FsyJsK4OoppA1lL3YtsBqcvGqUXEm-tSzOjIsYzKiiueV-5s97o_gYT_CMKnpmW55HP3TgzDWcaf2rmBkGJhbCIXhJw/s2000/FishSquaredwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafBp-8fW-zF4ijFYr2sGZxqfTVUGlOOMsdK-NNc6wyUg5TlMuvgXq22BnPY4eQRrbkEz8pYFcLtAOZfaCXXIXDtYX4cuvoE3FsyJsK4OoppA1lL3YtsBqcvGqUXEm-tSzOjIsYzKiiueV-5s97o_gYT_CMKnpmW55HP3TgzDWcaf2rmBkGJhbCIXhJw/w640-h640/FishSquaredwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> This page was done on a watercolor page in the Dina Wakley White 6" x 6" Media Journal. I really love working in this square size. I mixed a few green and blue toned Daniel Smith and Van Gogh watercolors for the painted squares and once dry made some pencil scribbles in them. The fish and sentiments were fussy cut from some old collage sheets from my stash. I finished this simple page by loosely lining the squares using a black Micron pen.</p><p> And for my next installment of daily ICADs for the 61 day Index Card a Day Challenge! I'm working off prompt but challenging myself to do mini series' of cards . </p><p>Someone asked last week about doing series like this. I am enjoying it very much! It keeps me from getting bored, I'm using up what I have collected over the years- old and new, and if I'm getting certain supplies out for a card why not make more than one before moving on 😁. And anther asked what I do with all my cards. Some are sent out as RAKS or happy mail, some go on a folded notecard to send out, some go on an art journal page. I keep the others in clear plastic baggies labeled by each year. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW4-zdWxuScmqCwHAprg6cKugulXPu154xw54f_ddOPxD-vwGHLy_B5FlmoPeBgIE_6wCfNr5dGZV5zohhF-MEBVRDnXMDMO3sW16SuX5g1evBKtZ7j75HUJIRRP3JQfF4QUfIcpyJQ4g3jrNEcmdlMUJQ_x_DIPyIEkxJLi92tfAc4lFglXHILJQkw/s2000/ICAD21sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1443" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW4-zdWxuScmqCwHAprg6cKugulXPu154xw54f_ddOPxD-vwGHLy_B5FlmoPeBgIE_6wCfNr5dGZV5zohhF-MEBVRDnXMDMO3sW16SuX5g1evBKtZ7j75HUJIRRP3JQfF4QUfIcpyJQ4g3jrNEcmdlMUJQ_x_DIPyIEkxJLi92tfAc4lFglXHILJQkw/w289-h400/ICAD21sm.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 21/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjSHRP671tRv3pMQd-trtnLSylVCbD1YtSKST2kGvMfVIPgvMmuO2TYE8zz6l_J8rc0MDXJxK375LDctErQhqRXTk7KXHJTaEh5moXpjQ3SiwlGtBqKqMGSkgVaSt1oUYMwxNo-3SSMbrMEmeuMeJMDyB0tU4wpDG9aRecfGLY22Zq9FE579ggW1tsQ/s2000/ICAD22sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1235" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjSHRP671tRv3pMQd-trtnLSylVCbD1YtSKST2kGvMfVIPgvMmuO2TYE8zz6l_J8rc0MDXJxK375LDctErQhqRXTk7KXHJTaEh5moXpjQ3SiwlGtBqKqMGSkgVaSt1oUYMwxNo-3SSMbrMEmeuMeJMDyB0tU4wpDG9aRecfGLY22Zq9FE579ggW1tsQ/w248-h400/ICAD22sm.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 22/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ox2gkV3I8WM8GK3HkxJ-IRZ4DiEP_dujMES3gZINPbWUlRe26oKm-Fnz-LDj2VFBQlPtBsX6WGWkshAJ_doqrG-NM6GevuTIBlCYVZ1JW5rHcAwFallLUatddXw5NLMMOASr9bFCT4LzAUXDGEbKDU8OYNXaqqX3oYWgZKTQRY8_YjvBguYVQ9RBQ/s2000/ICAD23sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1249" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ox2gkV3I8WM8GK3HkxJ-IRZ4DiEP_dujMES3gZINPbWUlRe26oKm-Fnz-LDj2VFBQlPtBsX6WGWkshAJ_doqrG-NM6GevuTIBlCYVZ1JW5rHcAwFallLUatddXw5NLMMOASr9bFCT4LzAUXDGEbKDU8OYNXaqqX3oYWgZKTQRY8_YjvBguYVQ9RBQ/w250-h400/ICAD23sm.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 23/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> These three were the last in series 3. There is a description in my last post <a href="https://heartfullyinspired.blogspot.com/2022/06/this-and-that.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Now on to my next series (4th so far). This series will all consist of Dina Wakley paints, stencils, Church Doodles Collage papers (tissues), and Typed Ledgers papers (the sentiments/quotes). Also, some wonky stitching, washi tape and a bit of mark making.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-Nriv9AVwWPD_5UCSv-Nk63_NB3ZN4TL91CZASUGlXhj6osRgxe7dtmb1eeAOF-N2_QZSlthFQM7udThE92aECf93nYjhDrRlAL-48WM8T1hUa9gRfOiujAvAhABvfkR8absj2yurLWuIwMG8PIKhbhoqthROKioOlR-Ry_KV4Ngtj3ofwcE6rig7A/s2000/ICAD24sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="2000" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-Nriv9AVwWPD_5UCSv-Nk63_NB3ZN4TL91CZASUGlXhj6osRgxe7dtmb1eeAOF-N2_QZSlthFQM7udThE92aECf93nYjhDrRlAL-48WM8T1hUa9gRfOiujAvAhABvfkR8absj2yurLWuIwMG8PIKhbhoqthROKioOlR-Ry_KV4Ngtj3ofwcE6rig7A/w400-h283/ICAD24sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 24/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YLwQDLXg95u23ZENe-_kIaa5kC7wt7QSsCwSthNvYII8nKk8BLQY5bnnAd7E9CYgVfp2x-FEIOa-fmQOHCei3Af64rGGDFM9bX2o5kRrmaHICsD97aP1vKwjZtkGTCpGMZunJgRF5ZXBNev8bxqp507PXLcuUrj67h92F--FyDVIjj1750J9g3u-ag/s2000/ICAD25sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YLwQDLXg95u23ZENe-_kIaa5kC7wt7QSsCwSthNvYII8nKk8BLQY5bnnAd7E9CYgVfp2x-FEIOa-fmQOHCei3Af64rGGDFM9bX2o5kRrmaHICsD97aP1vKwjZtkGTCpGMZunJgRF5ZXBNev8bxqp507PXLcuUrj67h92F--FyDVIjj1750J9g3u-ag/w339-h400/ICAD25sm.jpg" width="339" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 25/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5UIq8T4x-zdzLTRq6z5yZ5eNdbuqS5KQ6eACogXlCGRFcsWWKG_UkQ881wUOyzz5EenxUGCHdA4OAqRvkqXbWxcLWUgGnOeXxN5-XlN4AwS8d31fzfk9JQ88J30hLAWKpFIfChIWpP6StjinAZu6MWCqImUKYb3o9oiMXGxe2TIbBVhdt6K8djHSHg/s2000/ICAD26sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1689" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5UIq8T4x-zdzLTRq6z5yZ5eNdbuqS5KQ6eACogXlCGRFcsWWKG_UkQ881wUOyzz5EenxUGCHdA4OAqRvkqXbWxcLWUgGnOeXxN5-XlN4AwS8d31fzfk9JQ88J30hLAWKpFIfChIWpP6StjinAZu6MWCqImUKYb3o9oiMXGxe2TIbBVhdt6K8djHSHg/w338-h400/ICAD26sm.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 26/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxZGROjloKJREs8VD8e2GvM_Jvxeb-dT2OTACCIs3pU2wvkKGX9UrIVWHNboPCGxOo1LYF45Hiqe-1SgTw9nsUVqvkQfHE-Hjj6bWEwmjBMCbsKGdwUa3rB-4zMirg6kmACIeQ9HMV7Wv9OwZUd2NjeBe95kjc7aiqKPn61RXM_OztEq700-qq_YIBA/s2000/ICAD27sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="2000" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxZGROjloKJREs8VD8e2GvM_Jvxeb-dT2OTACCIs3pU2wvkKGX9UrIVWHNboPCGxOo1LYF45Hiqe-1SgTw9nsUVqvkQfHE-Hjj6bWEwmjBMCbsKGdwUa3rB-4zMirg6kmACIeQ9HMV7Wv9OwZUd2NjeBe95kjc7aiqKPn61RXM_OztEq700-qq_YIBA/w400-h296/ICAD27sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ICAD 27/61</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> There will be a few more of this series in my next post. Also happy to join <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/06/thursday-art-date-colourful-june-silver.html">Rain's Thursday Art Date</a> and<a href="https://beadwright.blogspot.com/2022/07/friday-face-off-71.html"> Friday Face Off</a> with <a href="https://beadwright.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a>! Have a fantastic week ahead🤗</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p lang="en" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">“<span>It’s
a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine … It’s summertime!” Kenny Chesney</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-3477761431306921722022-06-20T19:38:00.001-04:002022-06-23T10:09:13.966-04:00This and That<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTBsxD-Bk8QR-_S-BQsYajKH0DNEBC-gW16R0fxXcVJTtNkix0PhzpeRyymjQ7F8cGdk7h6NlYUlMMJeyvlZ_dXvuuIJ9QICysSlm-HcjQi_f9fpPB_rlM3RKXljEessaB8nwCoRbQ6tSce8_qCV9mQ5araVHzR9G20EFrslyCDsiFe5TrtvfIz5FvQ/s2000/MemaCrdAngledwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="2000" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTBsxD-Bk8QR-_S-BQsYajKH0DNEBC-gW16R0fxXcVJTtNkix0PhzpeRyymjQ7F8cGdk7h6NlYUlMMJeyvlZ_dXvuuIJ9QICysSlm-HcjQi_f9fpPB_rlM3RKXljEessaB8nwCoRbQ6tSce8_qCV9mQ5araVHzR9G20EFrslyCDsiFe5TrtvfIz5FvQ/s320/MemaCrdAngledwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> Hi Peeps! Thought I'd get right into the art today. This card is for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-3/#!watch">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge</a> (Add a Sentiment). I've got lots of birthdays and anniversaries coming up so I got into some card making mode over the weekend.</p><p> Products: Ivory, yellow cardstock (Recollections); patterned cardstock (DCWV); sentiment (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Onyx Black ink; Simon Says Stamp Layered Etched Daisy and Stitched Banners dies; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.</p><p> I also managed to get a mixed media tag made for two blog challenges - <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/06/recycle-it.html">Try It On Tuesday </a>(Recycle It), and <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/06/new-challenge-use-diecut.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (Use a Diecut):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2axEzlPFMqrL_pGD1U0qXR4u-8w5gPz9DcUrH0QeK0RewPBnBa6K5DCNS6IvVhx2aLR-7SFDSJehtbLHdNtQuR_txMqnIxnhB8Z4oCAJ-9v7fvylxeZzT5nYjQu9lWd3Rg2fl0KTYl0rX9JbrjaeTkCZ1-SyzW_yXBQzc5ARb-t3-ntQugjFum4pNFQ/s2000/FlyTagsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="835" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2axEzlPFMqrL_pGD1U0qXR4u-8w5gPz9DcUrH0QeK0RewPBnBa6K5DCNS6IvVhx2aLR-7SFDSJehtbLHdNtQuR_txMqnIxnhB8Z4oCAJ-9v7fvylxeZzT5nYjQu9lWd3Rg2fl0KTYl0rX9JbrjaeTkCZ1-SyzW_yXBQzc5ARb-t3-ntQugjFum4pNFQ/s320/FlyTagsmwm.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFyDQepuwWtONIjWE6uNBIh8q531JxRhGgI7FO4fGxKm3ZPQvgK5BY6CNfPZS6GsPVU0hy03Mp_Lln7u3ZPEAR9WxRrc5CUw6VBn9uj03hvkZRV475dq_b8THsxZnMIU-Lcw64vADJHT6aUKT0YOowAeRt2LGEWX90uIFt9MfgRHy1xjHxE08mYzyZw/s2000/FlyTagsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="835" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFyDQepuwWtONIjWE6uNBIh8q531JxRhGgI7FO4fGxKm3ZPQvgK5BY6CNfPZS6GsPVU0hy03Mp_Lln7u3ZPEAR9WxRrc5CUw6VBn9uj03hvkZRV475dq_b8THsxZnMIU-Lcw64vADJHT6aUKT0YOowAeRt2LGEWX90uIFt9MfgRHy1xjHxE08mYzyZw/w268-h640/FlyTagsmwm.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I used Tim Holtz Wildflowers dies, and of course the corrugated cardboard is the recycled part 😁.<div><br /></div><div> For <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/06/t-stands-for-time-with-friends.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> I'm warning you that this will make you wish you could reach in and grab something! My three best friends since childhood and I got together at an Italian Restaurant called <a href="http://www.acamiapa.com/">A Ca Mia</a>. I'd heard really good things about it but just never made it a point to take the nice 1/2 hour drive. It was not busy so again we were able to spend hours at our table chatting away while eating. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGFN_lqb_0MKXFRi-OUp9jaqhERtHXHw69ycIFTimLFHn_ObKNkTADC8AMNzYtlomq2laU4XdNpZWBjJNsA2bTnltaSRIxdNdQ_sT5dUw9JU_yUAfN6U0bOSbATuGumsffcZ7AiG7-it1YvwbUIIvafsyZpt-cPnMPBFiXReW7uoYGyaROjgDam1Z9A/s2000/ACaMia1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGFN_lqb_0MKXFRi-OUp9jaqhERtHXHw69ycIFTimLFHn_ObKNkTADC8AMNzYtlomq2laU4XdNpZWBjJNsA2bTnltaSRIxdNdQ_sT5dUw9JU_yUAfN6U0bOSbATuGumsffcZ7AiG7-it1YvwbUIIvafsyZpt-cPnMPBFiXReW7uoYGyaROjgDam1Z9A/w400-h300/ACaMia1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> At the top going clockwise: Roasted Veggie Melt with homemade chips and pickle, Grilled Portabella sandwich with homemade chips and pickle, I ordered that huge Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, and the last was ( I can't remember the name of this dish- it was a lunch special) fresh tortellinis filled with mushrooms, asparagus, and a light sauce with more mushrooms and topped with cheese. As you can see, we all had lemon water to drink and they started us with warm fresh rolls and garlic olive oil for dipping. We ALL had to take half our plates home with us, however...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HKjtSuRMpOSKNqUKYn6uTq9HrJaHdNmU6HY_LWOt2KexRbtBPYKeBlqo2FyiSAo0PaWsmc5_WKhHWJWLlc9E0ushI97rOb84WA6Ykh9TGI64sq6YhTU8VTRrWcqbi7-cj3Zzkt3sx91NfBFtQ7vNJNW8dUMtFJIwU45qFkL84nBUZqYsY2dyIuQ2oA/s2000/ACaMia2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HKjtSuRMpOSKNqUKYn6uTq9HrJaHdNmU6HY_LWOt2KexRbtBPYKeBlqo2FyiSAo0PaWsmc5_WKhHWJWLlc9E0ushI97rOb84WA6Ykh9TGI64sq6YhTU8VTRrWcqbi7-cj3Zzkt3sx91NfBFtQ7vNJNW8dUMtFJIwU45qFkL84nBUZqYsY2dyIuQ2oA/w300-h400/ACaMia2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div> Our sweet waitress wanted to show us the dessert tray and positioned it so I could get a nice photo of it. Oh My!! The desserts change on occasion and no, I cannot remember all that is shown here but there is chocolate layer cake, cheese cakes, Creme Brulée, chocolate flan, carrot cake. My friends decided to get that chocolate layer cake and four forks😁. I only had one bite but it was divine! I also got a take out order for dinner for the next day because my hubby has been wanting to come here too. I ordered the Gnocchi Fantasy- potato gnocchi with roasted red and yellow peppers, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes in a pink white wine cream sauce. It came with a bag of rolls, garlic olive oil, and a nice tossed salad. For $18 this was enough for both hubby (who's a big eater) and I for dinner, plus enough for lunch for 1 the following day. All he could say was OMG this is SOOOO good. I think we'll be making our own trip there for dinner in the near future😉. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> Now on to my next set of index cards for the ICAD -Index Card a Day Challenge. It runs from June 1 - July 31 and this is my 4th year participating:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOW0kgriigaSF2bglmLngQ3tkOL7xclEzAu8jQzN2nLAyFIc8KO6TjTgNbboPt0r1TKP64PYkIXfT5t-z7yWbCOdEpbwD6n5R10oua4AOPbVQzM0PSml8bEKMbjAT1rmdFysIQVv-bPF6QLZa5PgrSXhSXr5BYh1Vtj7t6nM8hJJyzw8UrS_nxQTPXBg/s2000/ICAD14sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2000" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOW0kgriigaSF2bglmLngQ3tkOL7xclEzAu8jQzN2nLAyFIc8KO6TjTgNbboPt0r1TKP64PYkIXfT5t-z7yWbCOdEpbwD6n5R10oua4AOPbVQzM0PSml8bEKMbjAT1rmdFysIQVv-bPF6QLZa5PgrSXhSXr5BYh1Vtj7t6nM8hJJyzw8UrS_nxQTPXBg/w400-h315/ICAD14sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 14</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYY7NwhiQrTQxi0ddeJquBdpVUuaqiOOg0avJLlcXnRA3i_ExFf_HtMpLNsg9PnuJuwqa5kI0S4QJf-typPqxe1Vb3roGqZj1KqNf9rNQnkgc45Yi7mcLtnmq7gSSMwzLBe2Atq678mLRgglmo-2muydj5jfwojIk5Yvsp8WvPkBW2a6bSmwmc0V0ig/s2000/ICAD15sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2000" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYY7NwhiQrTQxi0ddeJquBdpVUuaqiOOg0avJLlcXnRA3i_ExFf_HtMpLNsg9PnuJuwqa5kI0S4QJf-typPqxe1Vb3roGqZj1KqNf9rNQnkgc45Yi7mcLtnmq7gSSMwzLBe2Atq678mLRgglmo-2muydj5jfwojIk5Yvsp8WvPkBW2a6bSmwmc0V0ig/w400-h328/ICAD15sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 15</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WmXjCc6qWuoql-sE7X_Af03rEkUucCSM7vJCAm8p9j0t9Gct5vpWhwg1HdR30mgFrnp1uazo-8UaiiIUvo5i4ZFwmFPjSCNsZG80Nc_ucTmRMvN4fomkJWgwxSe08Dhb4XTTz2WV01ue9tUStSu9ttcd_JReumVOSlP7O1xJsbI-aV5RTI58EUbuow/s2000/ICAD16sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WmXjCc6qWuoql-sE7X_Af03rEkUucCSM7vJCAm8p9j0t9Gct5vpWhwg1HdR30mgFrnp1uazo-8UaiiIUvo5i4ZFwmFPjSCNsZG80Nc_ucTmRMvN4fomkJWgwxSe08Dhb4XTTz2WV01ue9tUStSu9ttcd_JReumVOSlP7O1xJsbI-aV5RTI58EUbuow/w400-h281/ICAD16sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 16</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> These were the last three in my second mini series with a common theme. I'm working off prompt and find that by creating (weekly or so) series' it not only helps me use bits and things I have collected over the years but changing themes keeps me from getting bored.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Now I've begun with a third little series:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYkDwf5LrwWBcPaoTcuXxdu4gcYnU__hRbRndGFZABUyVxYciYhLj7Pqbgdj2a8teEf_JNLVKsx3X8oiZj1GGL2HTUtGYGLVqdt3ImjuO6w-NyH25oXprVX4HxKL1oWcm7X4sxA0zMzR_4wThissm6CngZLHM9d7YOaZCimBYJe1efCkOFgFZj2e7Lg/s2000/ICAD17sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1298" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYkDwf5LrwWBcPaoTcuXxdu4gcYnU__hRbRndGFZABUyVxYciYhLj7Pqbgdj2a8teEf_JNLVKsx3X8oiZj1GGL2HTUtGYGLVqdt3ImjuO6w-NyH25oXprVX4HxKL1oWcm7X4sxA0zMzR_4wThissm6CngZLHM9d7YOaZCimBYJe1efCkOFgFZj2e7Lg/w260-h400/ICAD17sm.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 17</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXvNHqBPqAGwE58_ltsIEsLD1ZeOh4WsVcvJMCHBhXIhsHh5j0IWhTaXRHswBG1VmDcaXhlK_70OtI_63DuuymHtvVVpkQFhZXq_oZpV7g5NykSYXM_RbkbyryOOwZhD7FFoGGVRSzGtd8hVjOo3rEFgKq3AbQNE33Ago8iXMvnYoEOwWegxN6D4uwg/s2000/ICAD18sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1253" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXvNHqBPqAGwE58_ltsIEsLD1ZeOh4WsVcvJMCHBhXIhsHh5j0IWhTaXRHswBG1VmDcaXhlK_70OtI_63DuuymHtvVVpkQFhZXq_oZpV7g5NykSYXM_RbkbyryOOwZhD7FFoGGVRSzGtd8hVjOo3rEFgKq3AbQNE33Ago8iXMvnYoEOwWegxN6D4uwg/w250-h400/ICAD18sm.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 18</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW6sdBlqYfDB3qnaa2U_Np4sFWcO-O-o3MJfg0ge2xWJipZusFxIj9xaz_KJGWTnjO3rLOHzr7pm6n8Q8oGRVbD9OAjJcxlaQ_iA_zDYxdnGj0S0Ms3WwR7b-_EKbXU81lEWvw_s12sXzeF9M7Vk7k5k4cCYF0GtNY4-87Y1e_OwgGM4y9qDcATJ8uQ/s2000/ICAD19sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW6sdBlqYfDB3qnaa2U_Np4sFWcO-O-o3MJfg0ge2xWJipZusFxIj9xaz_KJGWTnjO3rLOHzr7pm6n8Q8oGRVbD9OAjJcxlaQ_iA_zDYxdnGj0S0Ms3WwR7b-_EKbXU81lEWvw_s12sXzeF9M7Vk7k5k4cCYF0GtNY4-87Y1e_OwgGM4y9qDcATJ8uQ/w266-h400/ICAD19sm.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD19</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4eMHCW00E8O0U9snccTa3B65zO_8G-nSQXx-8ywVufOB2vcTOy3wcESf0mNgHvXGW2mEh4gYIWaPvMntBpfn0YeMZU-COTc8rY2cfpcj3inqlUOsFBlE8cf-LlauWchM7LUcZYIO6X7au-hvJ457ySq-b7Hkqsh8O5B7OOPWGxX8W5q1RznkDn4zGw/s2000/ICAD20sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1388" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4eMHCW00E8O0U9snccTa3B65zO_8G-nSQXx-8ywVufOB2vcTOy3wcESf0mNgHvXGW2mEh4gYIWaPvMntBpfn0YeMZU-COTc8rY2cfpcj3inqlUOsFBlE8cf-LlauWchM7LUcZYIO6X7au-hvJ457ySq-b7Hkqsh8O5B7OOPWGxX8W5q1RznkDn4zGw/w278-h400/ICAD20sm.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD 20</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> For this series I'm going vintage. Using up papers I have in my fodder stash for the backgrounds. All of them will have a Paper Whimsy collage sheet image, vintage gold German scrap, a Tim Holtz Small Talk sentiment sticker, and stitching at the tops and bottoms.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> And lastly:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqcZRb_ORuJ21YpEgjI9DHbNT6VPB_7zl2VpnxpR2UYSsZ5XgC56HGR6f78-F4W4xKgw9Ql4284KbavQ0LBjuLZd9PRIaZMF9GYwK2mfW5EYIP3ajHkHD1kqB0MIVa_NB0NX6d0E5cigAHFEfcVpUFVUVlUIh207ai2s6XNREw0Iif8TboVfY3h0w1w/s2000/SolsticePg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqcZRb_ORuJ21YpEgjI9DHbNT6VPB_7zl2VpnxpR2UYSsZ5XgC56HGR6f78-F4W4xKgw9Ql4284KbavQ0LBjuLZd9PRIaZMF9GYwK2mfW5EYIP3ajHkHD1kqB0MIVa_NB0NX6d0E5cigAHFEfcVpUFVUVlUIh207ai2s6XNREw0Iif8TboVfY3h0w1w/w640-h480/SolsticePg.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Happy Summer Solstice on Tuesday- the longest day of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere! I purposely took my photo of this journal page where the sun from the window was hitting part of it 🌞.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Will also be joining <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/06/thursday-art-date-colourful-june-purple.html">Rain's Thursday Art Date</a> later this week. Wishing you a wonderful week!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> F. Scott Fitzgerald</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-52202129055904354152022-06-13T19:45:00.002-04:002022-06-15T15:41:33.300-04:00Art Inspirations<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi505VnlRtr8kfkWY-MCH4yW6u9cktr-nQuCl4gdktprP1ROTNZJwVyMc8bCQb4_tDcPGOBItbUTMcwdj_Zk5bN-zYTJntEum8TbYcFIP5Ur7qDjeZXa7L9DoK5tYAYXwHzDON5CSrO1EM3H6DXwwaRl_xQ5s9DTDEUihBapnfnOODCCRcwPhLd6DLU7w/s2000/BrochureCover.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1309" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi505VnlRtr8kfkWY-MCH4yW6u9cktr-nQuCl4gdktprP1ROTNZJwVyMc8bCQb4_tDcPGOBItbUTMcwdj_Zk5bN-zYTJntEum8TbYcFIP5Ur7qDjeZXa7L9DoK5tYAYXwHzDON5CSrO1EM3H6DXwwaRl_xQ5s9DTDEUihBapnfnOODCCRcwPhLd6DLU7w/s320/BrochureCover.JPG" width="209" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> How's everyone? How was your weekend? Here was another mixed bag of partial sun in between showers and heavier rain. We did luck out on Saturday as we went into town on Main Street to just catch the special "Art of The Miniature" exhibit hosted by <a href="http://www.thesnowgoosegallery.com/">The Snow Goose Gallery</a> before the last day on Sunday-whew! I would have been so disappointed if I would have missed it as I didn't see it the last two years. I have gone many previous years (this is their 30th year) to take in these amazing miniature works of art from all over the world.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu9_G1if_TWbdsr_8YQKXWeIevwhHrTJWAafb77Xry1G9O3MojioGdAquv5abl1bcM65z9WIZSgTohg-jjRfSfOJlHS04xotgycrHuOBZA6037ujzvdZ6NFQsvC4aZ6pe2vnPBa7XLi1zZDviVdaifUZ3qG9QNmFmT4BkAYOUHoouW83jXSV7FvM0cQ/s2500/MiniatureIntro.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2118" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu9_G1if_TWbdsr_8YQKXWeIevwhHrTJWAafb77Xry1G9O3MojioGdAquv5abl1bcM65z9WIZSgTohg-jjRfSfOJlHS04xotgycrHuOBZA6037ujzvdZ6NFQsvC4aZ6pe2vnPBa7XLi1zZDviVdaifUZ3qG9QNmFmT4BkAYOUHoouW83jXSV7FvM0cQ/w339-h400/MiniatureIntro.JPG" width="339" /></a></div><div><br /></div> This may have been the first time hubby went with me though- and he was thoroughly impressed and enjoyed it as much as I do😁. No photos, but <a href="http://www.thesnowgoosegallery.com/the_art_of_the_miniature.htm">here is a link</a> to every one (461!) of the pieces of art all for sale. I highly encourage you to take some time to check some of them out. Below each miniature they tell you what medium was used as well as the artist's name, price, size, and whether or not they were sold. I always try to pick a favorite or two but this time I just couldn't as there were so many I kept going back to. However, I did go to # 354 - "Afternoon in the Country" a few times, and then fell in love with it especially after learning this artist just celebrated her 102nd birthday!! But no, we didn't buy anything. We don't need more art to display, and besides, we have our first grandchild on the way so we'll be spending our money on baby K 😉.<div><br /></div><div> And now for my art this week. Here is a page I made for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/06/fish.html">Art Journal Journey</a> with the theme of "fish" this month with guest host <a href="https://craftartista.blogspot.com/">Mia</a>:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrftqVFjWCcDI3AgQ-8EBccAWz1eNqxksHDYxr7hoF2St5SVth9vc5AsJKdIhcaRSay01rlztMyrqOfyJkg1n7ZIbQ2mdaRvOguDPfTfPi7Awj935FLSuxA2s4gAgbrxpR9M0fIdJzACQh3MoykwzJE6E5BMRrXol5LAmUBcZK9itUyN8rDXbkIf5RQ/s2000/FishPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrftqVFjWCcDI3AgQ-8EBccAWz1eNqxksHDYxr7hoF2St5SVth9vc5AsJKdIhcaRSay01rlztMyrqOfyJkg1n7ZIbQ2mdaRvOguDPfTfPi7Awj935FLSuxA2s4gAgbrxpR9M0fIdJzACQh3MoykwzJE6E5BMRrXol5LAmUBcZK9itUyN8rDXbkIf5RQ/w640-h640/FishPgwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> Next up is an anniversary card I made for a dear friend which I will link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-bright-cheerful-2/#!watch">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge </a>(Bright and Cheerful) :</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrx9AzGESOqI89QIRjUjViK6Rko2kb4s5u6_NDZphDSLUix-NEK9upROl0WNp__PTIvJIVxI-lcNu-YzuunaXjXCzQwKjG5Ki29-7XskJh-Rif7nTxvbHPpJG5d5sFWemN6t32xXz_5VtZMFsjRNua3qPijycJNGr8qFJf-WTLJqCN-WPEb2Hd07ZcKA/s2000/CatAnnCrd2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1585" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrx9AzGESOqI89QIRjUjViK6Rko2kb4s5u6_NDZphDSLUix-NEK9upROl0WNp__PTIvJIVxI-lcNu-YzuunaXjXCzQwKjG5Ki29-7XskJh-Rif7nTxvbHPpJG5d5sFWemN6t32xXz_5VtZMFsjRNua3qPijycJNGr8qFJf-WTLJqCN-WPEb2Hd07ZcKA/s320/CatAnnCrd2.JPG" width="254" /></a></div> </div><div> I used one of my newer Simon Says Stamp dies - <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-COSMOS-STEM-Wafer-Die-s663-Believe-In-You-s663">Cosmos Stem</a>. Other products- white notecard, Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock, Lattice stencil- Dina Wakley, Distress Oxide ink - Bundled Sage, Jet Black ink - Versafine, Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.</div><div><br /></div><div>For <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/06/t-stands-for-second-thursday-tutorial.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> I have one more meal to share from our trip to Cape May last month:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RwOqKrVybX3ftmgvRHua6WDu-L5_AzA_n6evr0w9IZ1MIlxU-lQWfWjq7JnG8HHfL3VQUtxuLAMrVtbLeTu1VxpbEAlQwbM-sooH4BoC-H-p2Lu0UmgnKpc6LZZ59o7S56W0R3l8ucN8m55lRoI-dozBdv2wG5P1x3fRCtsfaJ5pjVAv5-8D8ZEcPQ/s1500/RoomDinner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RwOqKrVybX3ftmgvRHua6WDu-L5_AzA_n6evr0w9IZ1MIlxU-lQWfWjq7JnG8HHfL3VQUtxuLAMrVtbLeTu1VxpbEAlQwbM-sooH4BoC-H-p2Lu0UmgnKpc6LZZ59o7S56W0R3l8ucN8m55lRoI-dozBdv2wG5P1x3fRCtsfaJ5pjVAv5-8D8ZEcPQ/w400-h300/RoomDinner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> We had leftovers from our fabulous dinner at Viggiano's with friends the evening before so we enjoyed it along with champagne in our room for our last evening. The one on the left was my leftover- a fresh pasta with blush sauce, shrimp and salmon. Delicious!! On the right is rigatoni- it was our friend's leftover and she wanted us to have it because she wasn't going to take it. Hubby loved it. And it was a nice way to relax our last night and not have to get dressed and walk into town. </div><div><br /></div><div> And now for my next batch of ICADS (Index Cards) for a 61 day art challenge that started June 1 and runs through July 31. I've started by doing mini series (weekly) with a common theme. This week I primarily used a scrap of Dina Wakley Collage Collective, Tim Holtz washi tape and sentiment sticker, and thread. Bits of this and that added for more texture.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJD4q8giCwqX30mO2rcpiNVGI094odCFzl6rGhXhoQCh_sNBblLtUu15qQojxOtjkbSwmIt09lcPzwYR-hVemVDVLCbu8QpEAu_AzqC_ttc2kV3-XkC6dnJneobynt8dt39eQVnjCp-dL2tOZ7XzYUY-201oYeLDMnk3oqYBWdlYg9uMAzUEJIXxnjQ/s1871/ICAD8sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1871" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJD4q8giCwqX30mO2rcpiNVGI094odCFzl6rGhXhoQCh_sNBblLtUu15qQojxOtjkbSwmIt09lcPzwYR-hVemVDVLCbu8QpEAu_AzqC_ttc2kV3-XkC6dnJneobynt8dt39eQVnjCp-dL2tOZ7XzYUY-201oYeLDMnk3oqYBWdlYg9uMAzUEJIXxnjQ/w400-h235/ICAD8sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD8</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZfJiywNV_6OVYGrkULM2eBTy6eIrCASgDJqP1t0mgxSR3maarUDLzNr0iPetqWqVIYjtuVL4PQwdTXd82q8kinxSCAVh6pEVDcaoIM67Kc8OeFyqO6wtzVwzAQtjEk-3SqC33hlXB3ErrdXP-G3FRP02EhYYRLymcUYHSjucjValS8n-KAU3pnFRaQ/s2000/ICAD9sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="2000" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZfJiywNV_6OVYGrkULM2eBTy6eIrCASgDJqP1t0mgxSR3maarUDLzNr0iPetqWqVIYjtuVL4PQwdTXd82q8kinxSCAVh6pEVDcaoIM67Kc8OeFyqO6wtzVwzAQtjEk-3SqC33hlXB3ErrdXP-G3FRP02EhYYRLymcUYHSjucjValS8n-KAU3pnFRaQ/w400-h241/ICAD9sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD9</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEwJyLkz6BC95dQc_85A8JnXiZm-OWDAod3_WgaJrQgIk9WUr1wJXq_g7XMUe4FPW_ZUNuazRswt5D5ptIp6FQmLwKAVoOa3AqQUgH2kkEdDQb7mIup-seXG47KCxw17cdgIkbHtcgbxp8r340yJZ-tK2jSXvgskVnTHoYSO7y4YutwxjyoaK4LQG_Q/s2000/ICAD10sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="2000" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEwJyLkz6BC95dQc_85A8JnXiZm-OWDAod3_WgaJrQgIk9WUr1wJXq_g7XMUe4FPW_ZUNuazRswt5D5ptIp6FQmLwKAVoOa3AqQUgH2kkEdDQb7mIup-seXG47KCxw17cdgIkbHtcgbxp8r340yJZ-tK2jSXvgskVnTHoYSO7y4YutwxjyoaK4LQG_Q/w400-h293/ICAD10sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD10</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2000" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYGUsQ8SO4_99sqxqDxkSmiwIl5jvbOASrVudcf8N-Cx5Ooke7s-QU9AsagggHWSndSec2Q_rF87LXZ094CXr4hmQgFGcTXOC6j1_aWGgM8qOjR79P_bur2KS6kSmcEInPV7-GuhGTjJDrhyWrElnB6fViWKd5LxLN6M2-Dt9k6PZVt2cIe3Qrz0DFQ/w400-h295/ICAD12sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD12</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rpwZsNHSIZ1w-Mk5pU-eRKfNPzeY4keo0QBbSJNhHRehpguBzNvSSR-DYvVRASQTYp6it6b7a2shs7Dd_VizkuWlo-NpVlaKFreYhHgSUHqJ0nL_v0iZWRM9UoxHHi3yBpvJvR1T6TO8LFnRcNZ2R2vDj1QMv3BP7mf6sabNpk4u04cK0hOoIOm3MA/s2000/ICAD13sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="2000" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rpwZsNHSIZ1w-Mk5pU-eRKfNPzeY4keo0QBbSJNhHRehpguBzNvSSR-DYvVRASQTYp6it6b7a2shs7Dd_VizkuWlo-NpVlaKFreYhHgSUHqJ0nL_v0iZWRM9UoxHHi3yBpvJvR1T6TO8LFnRcNZ2R2vDj1QMv3BP7mf6sabNpk4u04cK0hOoIOm3MA/w400-h239/ICAD13sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ICAD13</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> The mushrooms are ones I made with watercolors and Posca pens after watching an online set of free lessons from Sketchbook Revival awhile back. The woven turquoise bits are recycled from and old placemat. And since I just found that the new theme over at <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/06/recycle-it.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> is "Recycle It" I will link with the two cards using the recycled placemat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I'll also link this Thursday to <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/06/thursday-art-date-colourful-june-red.html">Rain's Thursday Art Date</a>. Please visit her blog- you will be thoroughly delighted by it- there's everything- art, nature, food, recipes, dogs, gardening...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Happy week to you and yours🤗.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">"Spending time in nature both reduces stress and enhances creativity." Salli Rasberry</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-2525401193185203512022-06-06T19:53:00.004-04:002022-06-09T10:14:24.123-04:00A New Art Challenge!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielUSQ3bZ-NOHaeb1BhJkcu2WLlVNpaShddKZBZlaYZvNn3g73_fDkYpnvqzWEvhEDpqzHemNsWN1xhfWV-SefntHYUG4jDM6jEFlLbEKmPFkpX2SoV_imwvlOVwhov25_-YicZmTpZxA35eR8E0K4Gpv07WZDxa_kKi1MQHCEvy6WMGHTTb594QsYMQ/s2000/ICAD1sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1601" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielUSQ3bZ-NOHaeb1BhJkcu2WLlVNpaShddKZBZlaYZvNn3g73_fDkYpnvqzWEvhEDpqzHemNsWN1xhfWV-SefntHYUG4jDM6jEFlLbEKmPFkpX2SoV_imwvlOVwhov25_-YicZmTpZxA35eR8E0K4Gpv07WZDxa_kKi1MQHCEvy6WMGHTTb594QsYMQ/s320/ICAD1sm.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Hi all! Yeah, I didn't post last week again... As these beautiful spring/summer days are here I'm finding it quite difficult to be at my desktop computer. It's such a joy to be outside- morning, noon, and night. We've been watching different species of fledglings and parent birds at our feeders, I saw our first firefly (lightening bug) of the season last night😁, and we have a mother and baby skunk under our shed! Last night as we sat on our patio (a safe distance away) we watched the mother skunk keep trying to coach the baby up our one step to the back gate and open carport. She even picked it up by the scruff of its neck a few different times. It took many attempts but she finally got the baby up the step and following behind her on their way up the alley. It was such a touching thing to be privileged to see 💓. So, no, we will not do anything but be very careful at night and hope they soon move on.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvYzbQLYedE5tsNbrI8KANZzxmqBChqBfL5BqWR5vBuYj9-s6DsAcmEUCn1YXza3scGx1ybcKsFfh1pUpvFpGk8qqQdXW63SkBCpxqkSAbn4cN7JZt_6-tXs9pn_vo4fOgQzpGaBCLJRwfzhEhS-6gXzIgS7X6Iu50iEjJFwwY2nqDoHrn0QcAOkqvg/s755/ICADLogo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvYzbQLYedE5tsNbrI8KANZzxmqBChqBfL5BqWR5vBuYj9-s6DsAcmEUCn1YXza3scGx1ybcKsFfh1pUpvFpGk8qqQdXW63SkBCpxqkSAbn4cN7JZt_6-tXs9pn_vo4fOgQzpGaBCLJRwfzhEhS-6gXzIgS7X6Iu50iEjJFwwY2nqDoHrn0QcAOkqvg/s320/ICADLogo.JPG" width="318" /></a></div> <div>The ICAD challenge has begun again and I am participating for the 4th year, posting a card a day on Instagram. You don't have to be on IG to play - I know that our very own <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Bleubeard and Elizabeth</a> are playing and don't have an IG account.<br /><p> At the top of this post I shared day 1. Here are the next 6 (posting #7 here one day ahead). My only plan is to use lots of the collage sheet images and paper bits I have collected over the years- some old, some newer. And I think I'm going to work in little series' - perhaps changing every week or so. We'll see...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpwM0k6kmt-5i3cBcHYaTAVEYGwuk8nr83tZ2wiFbDAgeNbkNXIteblhUrqJ1EvSkyksx_pnyW-PzlfPBft_PI_EWkYHO23fNN3bSx3zkYhdBMGSQs6U1d3q8LeQRIMaCP6ChRuEXce4pcnuoRbk9qGB63VlXkgqvqH97J-YxBM-wGImkBM8Dtek3GQ/s2000/ICAD2sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1277" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpwM0k6kmt-5i3cBcHYaTAVEYGwuk8nr83tZ2wiFbDAgeNbkNXIteblhUrqJ1EvSkyksx_pnyW-PzlfPBft_PI_EWkYHO23fNN3bSx3zkYhdBMGSQs6U1d3q8LeQRIMaCP6ChRuEXce4pcnuoRbk9qGB63VlXkgqvqH97J-YxBM-wGImkBM8Dtek3GQ/w255-h400/ICAD2sm.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Day 2</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjvWuMsFNzkvCZrXBNiO4gXyrXzg0XPujS1G5oBj8kyl6bssucgRPYpRuXzmASmZcX3PnIr3al4u2cmuVbMtSYOz3fpytD4M1Q-9jKLSEaSUUMqZVcjFiOkd_jwOrLBTI8eeKmenoSURweE9HnrDPUxSf7yeBSN2Ck20-M6Q8WX5_-esNg1sQojm56A/s2000/ICAD3sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1664" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjvWuMsFNzkvCZrXBNiO4gXyrXzg0XPujS1G5oBj8kyl6bssucgRPYpRuXzmASmZcX3PnIr3al4u2cmuVbMtSYOz3fpytD4M1Q-9jKLSEaSUUMqZVcjFiOkd_jwOrLBTI8eeKmenoSURweE9HnrDPUxSf7yeBSN2Ck20-M6Q8WX5_-esNg1sQojm56A/w333-h400/ICAD3sm.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Day3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy1CokpIZdI9YX8zdHKJuw-ozQhUR8ONwe15nvZHTgLuHU2FiAbqyjkyna3ZCu_UZuj_rmBj9w_FdTP7qjJTTLcGFNEBm9VfagAqTgWSV4jo454jX-gizWS-JlAVLwU32S1o__AU_LEAOAc-OYWiZ8o1DFKK1BaVD9icK0XfVFmwkp3vIeLtL8p_Bmw/s2000/ICAD4sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1574" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy1CokpIZdI9YX8zdHKJuw-ozQhUR8ONwe15nvZHTgLuHU2FiAbqyjkyna3ZCu_UZuj_rmBj9w_FdTP7qjJTTLcGFNEBm9VfagAqTgWSV4jo454jX-gizWS-JlAVLwU32S1o__AU_LEAOAc-OYWiZ8o1DFKK1BaVD9icK0XfVFmwkp3vIeLtL8p_Bmw/w315-h400/ICAD4sm.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Day 4 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The paints, tissue paper images, and quotes are all Dina Wakley. I did some wonky stitching to finish them off.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> And now for our gathering at <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Altered Book Lover</a> for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/06/t-stands-for-gifts-from-friends-and.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQM7UHO8g8u347qXDFg4NQKzPsSTpqPZEQ6O7N_vxZmxpdoqtPYuT1WnG4lr8e241biB35fSZ8kZwPrv4PoERXCvEKQKfEGcy_AQLMljoKChHjmtHodIIW46RKwvSQ1fzRXZFVMq9p9jOScl00V6itl9oIMU62LIb8mxNrGMpBxKgU2juGPfJV9ACig/s2000/CaesarSalad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="2000" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQM7UHO8g8u347qXDFg4NQKzPsSTpqPZEQ6O7N_vxZmxpdoqtPYuT1WnG4lr8e241biB35fSZ8kZwPrv4PoERXCvEKQKfEGcy_AQLMljoKChHjmtHodIIW46RKwvSQ1fzRXZFVMq9p9jOScl00V6itl9oIMU62LIb8mxNrGMpBxKgU2juGPfJV9ACig/w400-h363/CaesarSalad.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Another favorite restaurant bar we went to in Cape May, NJ last month - <a href="https://hemingwayscapemay.com/">Hemingway's</a>. We tend to walk here and sit at the bar our first evening in town. And we have come to deem their Caesar salad the absolute best anywhere else we've been...until this time 😞. Apparently there is a new chef who decided to change things up. What we got was a large flat parmesan crisp with the salad on top. This was NOT a homemade dressing on the salad! The piece of bread was SO hard you couldn't even break it in half, and then there was a smear of olive paste on the side and some black olives with it. It was so disappointing that neither hubby nor I finished our salads. But the J Lohr wine was good😉, and we got to catch up with some newer friends we had met here two years ago. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Although I didn't get to make anything specific for any blog challenges this week I will link to<a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/06/thursday-art-date-colourful-june-yellow.html"> Rain's Thursday Art Date.</a> My day 7 ICAD above will work nicely for her theme:). I did recently do another journal page in my second Dina Wakley square kraft journal:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5UASP79dd-uAeAYNbr9tt1N2-Ofbg1Ve_2k3dz6_brO_pf699w0lcM_bicXNP4t9rRviKxuYHm2g6M4jTlILHPNgK_wBFdGEF-i3KOfthFYHBDbNxrARokRz4AcBugECjOt2ml_4086GWIlvFSH6Nfv7d4CqcHdOV_wWbQJc8piT_t7E_FihegCiLg/s2000/FighterPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5UASP79dd-uAeAYNbr9tt1N2-Ofbg1Ve_2k3dz6_brO_pf699w0lcM_bicXNP4t9rRviKxuYHm2g6M4jTlILHPNgK_wBFdGEF-i3KOfthFYHBDbNxrARokRz4AcBugECjOt2ml_4086GWIlvFSH6Nfv7d4CqcHdOV_wWbQJc8piT_t7E_FihegCiLg/w640-h640/FighterPgwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Have a wonderful week all! Will be around to visit, and I hope to get some blog challenge art done for next post - but that will probably depend on whether or not we get some rainy days so I can play inside in the art room without the guilt of missing a beautiful day outside😁.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">" It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside." Maude Hart Lovelace</span></div><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-70686102428830341782022-05-23T19:35:00.002-04:002022-05-27T10:30:40.773-04:00I Took a Break!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxo8uwIj3M5va7QBgw3wwVM5QCtoFfIz6EXUvYac1-Si1ai2pV82D6Us_1toasXmWyqJsBgdjxC6pLqgDd_Cw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p> Let's hope this video works- because I finally was able to catch one of the hummingbirds! The nest of finches were still there on the front porch the day we returned from a 4 day visit (first this year!!) to Cape May, NJ. They were quite scrunched in the nest and had all their feathers, and by the following day they had flown the nest. I'm glad all 5 survived.</p><p> It was SO good to get to the beach again. However, it was a very different and unusual trip. First of all, I got Bill's cold and got quite sick with a fever, very sore throat, cough and laryngitis. I did take a Covid test to be sure I didn't have it as I certainly didn't want to risk exposing anyone in Cape May. To this day I still have a scratchy throat and slight cough:(. Here are a few pics of the strange, very foggy 4 days we had once we arrived:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oufeYcaH7BJbSuCJY0XiYiQXDDs28Uqwptx5Ixar1B18sdNr1mwRL8_I8vDb8aUenS5VKInh98cCDy5UKGmcNsi2HAukfTrEP4qAw5S9t8hRLM7Cut9LhltQlLF3CGDfNz3oW_n6Vow-Y2qKOaqSQeye2JjjcS4dMxBT8f6845t8oJfX3stG3EOc6A/s2000/WalkwayView2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oufeYcaH7BJbSuCJY0XiYiQXDDs28Uqwptx5Ixar1B18sdNr1mwRL8_I8vDb8aUenS5VKInh98cCDy5UKGmcNsi2HAukfTrEP4qAw5S9t8hRLM7Cut9LhltQlLF3CGDfNz3oW_n6Vow-Y2qKOaqSQeye2JjjcS4dMxBT8f6845t8oJfX3stG3EOc6A/s320/WalkwayView2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_ewS-C2ShalvmrNEkY0gi5Q9MWoxH1E9YOgu9V9eDGwZAmRv-PWn_fUW3Ub4sJmB5CUK71rxOwEqIiW9kCaFvi4JTikAHt0wQBTdOb2lb6wpAyhK-z3ABoK-fuQQQ1RvKrsywUov3P9CEcld22Qh_DBGKVKNMuFvwAEN9Kg_ddCDjhs67_koMRAoVQ/s2000/WalkwayView1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_ewS-C2ShalvmrNEkY0gi5Q9MWoxH1E9YOgu9V9eDGwZAmRv-PWn_fUW3Ub4sJmB5CUK71rxOwEqIiW9kCaFvi4JTikAHt0wQBTdOb2lb6wpAyhK-z3ABoK-fuQQQ1RvKrsywUov3P9CEcld22Qh_DBGKVKNMuFvwAEN9Kg_ddCDjhs67_koMRAoVQ/s320/WalkwayView1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p> Here we are standing on the promenade- where is the ocean???? You couldn't see anything of it until you walked to the shoreline!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9NpsP98xPP-tXycPnchgiQ6SzhtlexGKpOH8Q7CyA8v9YSkAvRH8ovACpsvIPicnY8yW6mYYtJtmOCJ70MQZBzmHLyNT0sQ6X2gvY0ouQknoB0J22FVsPG2sl2uzwX_oKvgJ4s_6zDUPVhznbdOpliMJXfcxYP085TVKStOsbVu04IzHY8UbZ7clxw/s2000/Beach1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9NpsP98xPP-tXycPnchgiQ6SzhtlexGKpOH8Q7CyA8v9YSkAvRH8ovACpsvIPicnY8yW6mYYtJtmOCJ70MQZBzmHLyNT0sQ6X2gvY0ouQknoB0J22FVsPG2sl2uzwX_oKvgJ4s_6zDUPVhznbdOpliMJXfcxYP085TVKStOsbVu04IzHY8UbZ7clxw/s320/Beach1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhuDVeygBK-G-Y4JA_vRz44zPUwsELErzyKYbg_mQdrGk02LnhiS7nTnOzXRjrUWJX41HuZTXQSf3vsLtG3udUbA51ksfNxv7wvURkoKO_MEPMNS0MSt1Pe1A88QROy4MfHw9R9PHyeP-R3koAcwy2Q8a01_u4qSXnaVJi8wqdBO8BQVH940E6xmqSg/s2000/Beach2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhuDVeygBK-G-Y4JA_vRz44zPUwsELErzyKYbg_mQdrGk02LnhiS7nTnOzXRjrUWJX41HuZTXQSf3vsLtG3udUbA51ksfNxv7wvURkoKO_MEPMNS0MSt1Pe1A88QROy4MfHw9R9PHyeP-R3koAcwy2Q8a01_u4qSXnaVJi8wqdBO8BQVH940E6xmqSg/s320/Beach2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJBYB_I-yahz2LhlqzeaK-EQHynZu4M2-s7fTJcpkeJXUPCX_QM7BN1TvxHvcSqgMwHCfF9CxHcHQ18UhgRNrlp8OTDVn9l0MB3JykefIhZ3d9UUhOIBWgHZCuwQ7RrH9WEGsqaRZPXfQHPw5W4sexvkJXoKYsdWCujnvxRR1vypByNrkOF7H5E69Yg/s2000/BeachView3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJBYB_I-yahz2LhlqzeaK-EQHynZu4M2-s7fTJcpkeJXUPCX_QM7BN1TvxHvcSqgMwHCfF9CxHcHQ18UhgRNrlp8OTDVn9l0MB3JykefIhZ3d9UUhOIBWgHZCuwQ7RrH9WEGsqaRZPXfQHPw5W4sexvkJXoKYsdWCujnvxRR1vypByNrkOF7H5E69Yg/s320/BeachView3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div> We did manage a beach walk each day, and there were a few times when the sun peeked through the fog. Even town was blanketed by this fog. It was quite cool looking! I was actually glad for these days because I was able to spend more time in the room resting, and watching Hallmark movies:). We also did get out to eat, and met with friends for a wonderful Italian dinner as well. </div><div><br /></div><div> And sadly, one of our beloved restaurants for over 25 years (<a href="https://merioninn.com/merionhistory.html">The Merion Inn</a>) has closed and sold:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdA0SiZYPKqgxBXSxEQ-SMxkZFNd2f8XHduTlp_tbdyKN9sR7csu_WWrI5tRMcku8sSDHBEBJa5B2J46JPBD1doUM4hRHyszXOIU6YrDEQ8bOJk6BYmS1RDZo8YBFjIHcrYiguMBhoipxiomkkYmDbyrgK87UqE5rQcSXO3QP0NjAzjB3G_JExc3bpw/s2000/MerionInn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdA0SiZYPKqgxBXSxEQ-SMxkZFNd2f8XHduTlp_tbdyKN9sR7csu_WWrI5tRMcku8sSDHBEBJa5B2J46JPBD1doUM4hRHyszXOIU6YrDEQ8bOJk6BYmS1RDZo8YBFjIHcrYiguMBhoipxiomkkYmDbyrgK87UqE5rQcSXO3QP0NjAzjB3G_JExc3bpw/w400-h300/MerionInn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> I could only stand there in front of it and tear up. Apparently it is being gutted. That beautiful, beautiful old bar was taken out and has been bought by another B &B - <a href="https://www.southernmansion.com/">The Southern Mansion</a>. We will miss the Merion along with all the memories of the wonderful people we met and got to know through this place. This is going to be called "The Cricket Club" but that's all we know so far. Not sure if it's going to be a public place or private club.</div><div><br /></div><div> And for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/05/t-stands-for-bearthday-with-scott.html">T Stands for Tuesday</a>- we still have our breakfast place thank God!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwEp6MUZV6p4bmG4I4PGGKEZNIGL9hZcBAvKK8vH6_TPWlZDIImInhjEhWhJWcCoiASbZIOgrtgRa1J-B3AC7m01r-jXP3w8HK0vOQyqbnG8cn_7O33g_VzfyWoIvJpSD0kkPc7MfsJLgXnDH6H2MzdSkONNSfZBfe-yTQFeGjhTpueBFYp2iBKnAFw/s2000/OVBreakfast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwEp6MUZV6p4bmG4I4PGGKEZNIGL9hZcBAvKK8vH6_TPWlZDIImInhjEhWhJWcCoiASbZIOgrtgRa1J-B3AC7m01r-jXP3w8HK0vOQyqbnG8cn_7O33g_VzfyWoIvJpSD0kkPc7MfsJLgXnDH6H2MzdSkONNSfZBfe-yTQFeGjhTpueBFYp2iBKnAFw/s320/OVBreakfast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> Each morning we went to the <a href="https://www.capemay.com/restaurants/oceanview-diner-and-family-restaurant">Ocean View Restaurant</a> for breakfast, and it was so good to see the owners and staff again!</div><div><br /></div><div> Now it's time for some art. First up is a journal page I made for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/05/birds.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (theme is birds), for <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/05/butterflies.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (theme is butterflies), and the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27745">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (not a card):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnl_cGSs54qwR8GxHlGJDsDBwlhrf2l9R-NoHPJTh1VO2cWYi-KmXncSMw9X4vjLyzUm-cxW_dy455qZ5BRWF9tgsEA7TL7DejQg211AQG_v4bVkT3MfXMUpvm8zuJlEcJIgQQLQrnGnGleJQ375odfBUXyfjrfxUiXVHm4iLRnGmcD2Oer0DjJfNXA/s2000/UseYourWingsPgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1949" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnl_cGSs54qwR8GxHlGJDsDBwlhrf2l9R-NoHPJTh1VO2cWYi-KmXncSMw9X4vjLyzUm-cxW_dy455qZ5BRWF9tgsEA7TL7DejQg211AQG_v4bVkT3MfXMUpvm8zuJlEcJIgQQLQrnGnGleJQ375odfBUXyfjrfxUiXVHm4iLRnGmcD2Oer0DjJfNXA/s320/UseYourWingsPgsmwm.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EMcisj2apCKCOM-GtA5L0C5lwNYvtBsQDvXdp27Wr8YnxC0J4Fyl5A7bk3TuKj3FrWEKDipE5TGQ1pAyKK7zPnSEMX9n_sBifQOIxI_2-6c0J4Rq5n_9XfeagVe8-6CazzhPbJES4AAqfcA-gyRtI4WIw69WNB-wTM2YYf0RinJwmR7fhfLxoqIcpg/s2000/UseYourWingsPgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1949" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EMcisj2apCKCOM-GtA5L0C5lwNYvtBsQDvXdp27Wr8YnxC0J4Fyl5A7bk3TuKj3FrWEKDipE5TGQ1pAyKK7zPnSEMX9n_sBifQOIxI_2-6c0J4Rq5n_9XfeagVe8-6CazzhPbJES4AAqfcA-gyRtI4WIw69WNB-wTM2YYf0RinJwmR7fhfLxoqIcpg/w624-h640/UseYourWingsPgsmwm.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div><p> Page in the Dina Wakley Kraft Journal. Dina Wakley paints, stencils, Gloss spray (Ocean), Collage Collective scrap. Tim Holtz- Botanicals, Small Talk Stickers. Other- Posca pens.</p><p>I have a tag for <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/05/buttons-and-bows.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (theme is buttons and bows), and actually this one could work for <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/05/butterflies.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> as well:)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAebPA6Lu0Wt36IEaX4EmOgl49jkRm3PF__V7tiv4jP5rYj0CdcQwyTArD4M-wPkwsysQWXmhqr-DZkmT9MdcH4Ff0gy9t-q45zKpqWehVD3PqwaqMX839P4bCPQhO3n65x24UnVj0uVEzK49jJMQh3O7N2zuOzYGVptHqlisgwCtrv7Dwa-PyJSSWA/s2000/ButtonTagsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1485" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAebPA6Lu0Wt36IEaX4EmOgl49jkRm3PF__V7tiv4jP5rYj0CdcQwyTArD4M-wPkwsysQWXmhqr-DZkmT9MdcH4Ff0gy9t-q45zKpqWehVD3PqwaqMX839P4bCPQhO3n65x24UnVj0uVEzK49jJMQh3O7N2zuOzYGVptHqlisgwCtrv7Dwa-PyJSSWA/s320/ButtonTagsmwm.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_d1QJWyiDpg30ip14AHMGCTZJ3Ch3FfrxAXylnPv6uBZekIYY8s6w_eK98vKSJ2mNLyWA0wZ2omgjhxp6qJIMaqEqOLCbeUKM5GplIETWsOQpofaqpFvSrx3k9UwkFXSgYB9zNmTDHIlP5QBhTWniXp_K5V6prLxygvJB9OGudAi3p0uJNZAHCuDdA/s2000/ButtonTagsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1485" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_d1QJWyiDpg30ip14AHMGCTZJ3Ch3FfrxAXylnPv6uBZekIYY8s6w_eK98vKSJ2mNLyWA0wZ2omgjhxp6qJIMaqEqOLCbeUKM5GplIETWsOQpofaqpFvSrx3k9UwkFXSgYB9zNmTDHIlP5QBhTWniXp_K5V6prLxygvJB9OGudAi3p0uJNZAHCuDdA/w476-h640/ButtonTagsmwm.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><p> I use a die cut ag that I glued button paper on (old paper from my stash). The pretty textured butterfly is one of 3 that <a href="https://bastelmania-craftattack.blogspot.com/">Valerie</a> had sent me as happy mail some time ago. Paper doll and Small Talk sticker- Tim Holtz.</p><p> Speaking of tags, I made a tag last week for Tag Tuesday and decided to make a journal page for it:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMemQKDptlRFkUNw3YdJQjXh0zQ0py-5KqYaE_RYM5OEzoNBUhhcbisAAO6TAnQj7HfPP_sCfDvlHCQo9IOOdRPj44dzrLimKAeAd7CIwerpNVv9N5tRCZFCcz26-fQCcaKeamdM-f-mDTiAEH0PhtfPoa9GkE0X8h9R_N8wApDa58Ri8lVpuOJXscZg/s2000/ManTagonKraftPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMemQKDptlRFkUNw3YdJQjXh0zQ0py-5KqYaE_RYM5OEzoNBUhhcbisAAO6TAnQj7HfPP_sCfDvlHCQo9IOOdRPj44dzrLimKAeAd7CIwerpNVv9N5tRCZFCcz26-fQCcaKeamdM-f-mDTiAEH0PhtfPoa9GkE0X8h9R_N8wApDa58Ri8lVpuOJXscZg/w640-h640/ManTagonKraftPgwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> And that's a wrap for this week. I will also link to <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/05/thursday-art-date-may-flowers-flowers.html">Rain's Thursday Art date</a> this week. I saw that <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a> whos hosts <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Food%20Wednesdays">Food Wednesdays</a> is going to have a link up on the first Wednesday of each month so I will join her and friends then on June 1st! Much as I do enjoy following fellow bloggers and challenges I find it difficult to keep up in the summer months, but I do appreciate all you do!</p><p> And if anyone is going away to celebrate Memorial Day weekend/Monday, enjoy!, and please be safe.</p><p> <span style="color: #2b00fe;"> "We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." Thornton Wilder</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-9131399592971654902022-05-09T17:39:00.006-04:002022-05-12T11:29:18.881-04:00About The Birds<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnY7UMfHKzNcy-xATGjvoZb2Lo78drYJP0O9sMAld_kqBQzW5IrIr6fKRGWhLZmIp8E6w7ZXjMGn_OYeWZO-vEHt-5QiKcTCSKbpTTwmeJlKqhw3f8MkDwCkRhRl3krjlUJ6Ryt_Jjetl4wFJYzs10xtLSogiOcTQ3gTujHNv4yXn8UJ_vJ6iZPia_SQ/s1528/BirdPgcrop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1528" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnY7UMfHKzNcy-xATGjvoZb2Lo78drYJP0O9sMAld_kqBQzW5IrIr6fKRGWhLZmIp8E6w7ZXjMGn_OYeWZO-vEHt-5QiKcTCSKbpTTwmeJlKqhw3f8MkDwCkRhRl3krjlUJ6Ryt_Jjetl4wFJYzs10xtLSogiOcTQ3gTujHNv4yXn8UJ_vJ6iZPia_SQ/s320/BirdPgcrop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Hi all! I hope for those of you that celebrated Mother's day this past Sunday it was a lovely one. We went to see my Mom Saturday because she was leaving for a week long bus trip to see the tulip festival in Michigan. And son and DIL are away in the Fingers Lakes in New York so my celebration will be in two weeks. It was a beautiful day Sunday so hubby and I just stayed home and enjoyed being outdoors.<p></p><p> This is the card I made for my Mom and I will join the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-feminine-2/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> with it for the theme of "Feminine": </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOdj3BNiWWCeVEpzvvx-CQpZhNlTlay0-LBsA-RZzTdnxnoqVwkCjCnf4N7-7DT-bcw2kzJMoY1nbYODET_uIacLjItaROpGtpLhVCBJLG5e0AvpoDcgp2WBDhJoC1d1gn03S3k-jhsHA0WJQBxpRvUP5aqkKaOMfVV4a7Q8JJMawIrq-3pGas8gMTQ/s2000/MDayCardsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1599" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOdj3BNiWWCeVEpzvvx-CQpZhNlTlay0-LBsA-RZzTdnxnoqVwkCjCnf4N7-7DT-bcw2kzJMoY1nbYODET_uIacLjItaROpGtpLhVCBJLG5e0AvpoDcgp2WBDhJoC1d1gn03S3k-jhsHA0WJQBxpRvUP5aqkKaOMfVV4a7Q8JJMawIrq-3pGas8gMTQ/s320/MDayCardsmwm.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div>White cardstock and Etched Layered Daisy die set are from Simon Says Stamp. Pink, brown cardstocks are Recollections. The patterned paper is an oldie from my stash. Pink pearls are Queen and Co. And the sentiment (Inkadinkado) was stamped using Versafine Onyx Black ink.<br /><p> I have no photos yet (although I have been trying) but the nest of finch eggs on our porch roof corner have hatched! Our hummingbirds are here and visit throughout the day from morning til dusk, and they are relaxed and thoroughly entertaining, but very difficult to capture on my phone cam! </p><p> Speaking of birds I made this journal page for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/05/birds.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (theme is "birds"), and I will also link to <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/2022/05/thursday-art-date-may-flowers-sun-and.html">Rain's Thursday Art Date</a> later this week. <a href="http://www.rainfrances.com/">Rain </a>hosts this each week on her blog and provides prompts but they are optional to use. Everyone is welcome and you will be delighted by her inspiring posts of art, nature, and delicious food! I will also join <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/05/use-stencil.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (add a stencil):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJTmZ9icIV5FpvXX4UHZQn57O0elN3eFvHBQKuwcB9TnR6rkhHn0gImwhxpizBGiTmzlAGzESojn8ITq-xYIRSJ0HyZ5MEgtvWllJ0wYOXH0AGe1PaH6nEyxHCXxokD9lZWvxuB72T68ocDgQ57Tn4Hc2zhg4UQMhKe2d-5SsOkBWxA0gQWxZu7Onbw/s2000/BirdPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1979" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJTmZ9icIV5FpvXX4UHZQn57O0elN3eFvHBQKuwcB9TnR6rkhHn0gImwhxpizBGiTmzlAGzESojn8ITq-xYIRSJ0HyZ5MEgtvWllJ0wYOXH0AGe1PaH6nEyxHCXxokD9lZWvxuB72T68ocDgQ57Tn4Hc2zhg4UQMhKe2d-5SsOkBWxA0gQWxZu7Onbw/w634-h640/BirdPgwm.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div><br /></div> The bird card, sentiment, flower, and stencil are all Tim Holtz. The page is in my Dina Wakley white media journal and I used her Gloss Sprays for paint drips and spatters.<div><br /></div><div> Time to break for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/05/t-stands-for-bearthday-buffet.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> hosted by <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Bleubeard and Elizabeth</a> with a beverage related photo, and <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/2022/05/food-wednesdays_10.html">Food Wednesdays</a> (anything related to food- recipes, books, meals) hosted by <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div> As I mentioned in an earlier post I am trying new recipes that are vegan. I don't see us ever being solely vegan but am enjoying it several days a week, along with more vegetarian meals. After all, we do love our eggs, cheese, and fish😁</div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxw9bLVpeqyBSgCm42HMzLj8Ht1U4MGW5QzON9ZGwdQl7NF2xuEJ7iMsuIePrc7sqm9GbH3-WZs-H_hozHthqrkTFuhpWYApkjPmefvC01AyUPJ51J1w_YKYFfgwant_fsDFfSsawpTNUQGZQfmWBcHx41bEiX1rv9c573qB-xjX_FRLX0SAlWnAFzw/s2000/Meatballs1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="2000" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxw9bLVpeqyBSgCm42HMzLj8Ht1U4MGW5QzON9ZGwdQl7NF2xuEJ7iMsuIePrc7sqm9GbH3-WZs-H_hozHthqrkTFuhpWYApkjPmefvC01AyUPJ51J1w_YKYFfgwant_fsDFfSsawpTNUQGZQfmWBcHx41bEiX1rv9c573qB-xjX_FRLX0SAlWnAFzw/s320/Meatballs1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> This recipe "Mama's Meatballs" came from the Veganize It! cookbook I had gotten from our local library. They were very easy to put together, and very easy to make into meatballs- 20 of them. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Edited in: you can find the recipe at the bottom of this post.</span></div><div> Here's how they came out of the oven:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0UCzmmEGzfVqHu9XdFFnsIfYs2KnQXLgHjJVNKHnQ6qQUS6fyNPi_QIfkE93x7xAAy8QRLaR8wexsC3S7ns5nM-q24HtdEjG4-KDZ8oa3g4gySa3Mc4S5gJq7quMvGKWTs_Z1M0VKD2ZI8XZs4kRWNn1ZFlCqxhbI7KnWwSxmByNGO8lIZJrTDkp7A/s2000/Meatballs2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="2000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0UCzmmEGzfVqHu9XdFFnsIfYs2KnQXLgHjJVNKHnQ6qQUS6fyNPi_QIfkE93x7xAAy8QRLaR8wexsC3S7ns5nM-q24HtdEjG4-KDZ8oa3g4gySa3Mc4S5gJq7quMvGKWTs_Z1M0VKD2ZI8XZs4kRWNn1ZFlCqxhbI7KnWwSxmByNGO8lIZJrTDkp7A/s320/Meatballs2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> They can be refrigerated up to a week, and they freeze well too. We both loved them so much that next time I will double the batch and definitely freeze them. They would be excellent for meatball sandwiches or with pasta and tomato sauce but I made a recipe in the same cookbook using these meatballs:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVHr8FSI_nd4IQ7AzkpkS2Z8zGV26l8nXRVfWzy4E7lk_DJFQHM0N-FYTzYSI0S-qDUr7jzTCpYvt4yza7NUNAtwN8oepVFU6-geWl_8lsP43HV3v3C3VNjUGD3006oQqSw2APB8Pu3-Pq_9D-OKULQwQ7K33NRjfLAZnVtaxX3G6HHmveaefznJTGg/s2000/PiccataPenne.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVHr8FSI_nd4IQ7AzkpkS2Z8zGV26l8nXRVfWzy4E7lk_DJFQHM0N-FYTzYSI0S-qDUr7jzTCpYvt4yza7NUNAtwN8oepVFU6-geWl_8lsP43HV3v3C3VNjUGD3006oQqSw2APB8Pu3-Pq_9D-OKULQwQ7K33NRjfLAZnVtaxX3G6HHmveaefznJTGg/w400-h300/PiccataPenne.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Piccata Meatballs With Penne and Asparagus - positively delicious!!! I made the pasta dinner a few days after I made the meatballs. It consists of scallions, capers, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil with the penne, grilled asparagus, and prepared, cooked meatballs. The meatballs have such a wonderful Italian like flavor that complimented this pasta dish really well. The best part is that there is a cup of mushrooms (albeit finely chopped) in the meatballs - and hubby hates mushrooms! He had NO idea 😂! I will definitely make this dish on a regular basis. And have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with it 😉. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> And here is another lesson I did from the Sketchbook Revival free online classes (sorry, they are no longer available):</div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxPiEu2fpIozbrpzIQQ4jmdM-KD-E0WGeNALAqvZ-4iEfmxuJatccCUAzBIgtVfIvzh-82zGtO9etOFyTp7zQuqfy5_5hqf4HdaPWW2kdtAufI200wzi_N5j_N7bIcY2pbwKlLC8f7osWJ87UIUZ_jCVKWroHAJ5vwYJ76uqjSzH19BzoWrbsLIW0pg/s2000/PaintedPg+Photosm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxPiEu2fpIozbrpzIQQ4jmdM-KD-E0WGeNALAqvZ-4iEfmxuJatccCUAzBIgtVfIvzh-82zGtO9etOFyTp7zQuqfy5_5hqf4HdaPWW2kdtAufI200wzi_N5j_N7bIcY2pbwKlLC8f7osWJ87UIUZ_jCVKWroHAJ5vwYJ76uqjSzH19BzoWrbsLIW0pg/w640-h480/PaintedPg+Photosm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> This lesson "Watercolor Warm Ups: Gathering Color and Pattern Inspiration" with host Faith Evans- Sills on Day 10. We were to find a magazine photo with colors/shapes/patterns that appealed to us. Then we were to start by just painting a variety of sizes of washes across the page using color inspiration from the photo. Next was to add patterns we saw. Can you see where I got all my inspiration? </div><div>Here is each individual page:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8EykvdvHPD56xDpMlO7HEwZXUiCoqAZMoSW7KqFf6tox36xT7TsLzvW8QKG0CkPy8W59kmSagohfpJE3OozPjtVxU7y0vBM_e6pqMU02lGPGaZx6oQ-86S8VvMdXZeZQ6gacaK97Vo7CD1oPCrOC3rNvSZubHWQSG4Ti6TbXsJx9bbl84YidCMl0iw/s2000/LgPhotosm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1564" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8EykvdvHPD56xDpMlO7HEwZXUiCoqAZMoSW7KqFf6tox36xT7TsLzvW8QKG0CkPy8W59kmSagohfpJE3OozPjtVxU7y0vBM_e6pqMU02lGPGaZx6oQ-86S8VvMdXZeZQ6gacaK97Vo7CD1oPCrOC3rNvSZubHWQSG4Ti6TbXsJx9bbl84YidCMl0iw/w313-h400/LgPhotosm.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1v0IEljCox7KNaTH4hmtFgibbH6e17nrEproyTKCnv80LCiTql5ZlTW8RMdKjKZy1ttD6IHpwsicizqsghrtyi_2kaixjf-VRYKgPG6W5XTTTJd0cNzmDzHc1zbEBGKuFgYJmZyJlW5QIVl-5RWtgeTs7SfRb4zy4KZuu-znSwcWO_qoB5OR-4OtBww/s2000/PaintedPgsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1v0IEljCox7KNaTH4hmtFgibbH6e17nrEproyTKCnv80LCiTql5ZlTW8RMdKjKZy1ttD6IHpwsicizqsghrtyi_2kaixjf-VRYKgPG6W5XTTTJd0cNzmDzHc1zbEBGKuFgYJmZyJlW5QIVl-5RWtgeTs7SfRb4zy4KZuu-znSwcWO_qoB5OR-4OtBww/w461-h640/PaintedPgsm.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><br /><div> I enjoyed this one so much!! Very meditative and calming for me so I will without question be creating more of these in my watercolor sketchbook.</div><div><br /></div><div> And there you have it for this week. Wishing you a sunny, warm, and wonderful week ahead!</div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: #ff00fe;"> "Simply be who you are, do what you do best, be where you are called by joy, and let life work its magic on your behalf." Alan Cohen</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> Mama's Meatballs (from the Veganize It! cookbook)</div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed 3 tbsp. hot water 2 garlic cloves, crushed</div><div><br /></div><div> 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. tomato paste</div><div> </div><div> 1 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce) 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained</div><div><br /></div><div> 2 Tbsp. vital wheat gluten 3/4 c. dried bread crumbs 1/4 c. nutritional yeast</div><div><br /></div><div> 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley 1 tsp. dried basil 3/4 tsp. dried oregano</div><div><br /></div><div> 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>1. In a small bowl combine the ground flaxseed and hot water, stirring to mix. Set aside 5 - 10 min.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. In a food processor process the garlic til finely minced. Add the mushrooms and pulse til finely chopped, but not pureed. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushroom mix and cook a few min., stirring until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates. Stir in tomato paste and tamari and remove from heat.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Pulse cannellini beans in same food processor (no need to clean it out), then add to the mushroom mix. Sprinkle on the vital wheat gluten, than add the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, parsley, flax mixture, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix well. Allow to cool a few min.</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper, or line with non stick foil. Use your hands to press the mixture together to form about 20 meatballs. If the mix seems too wet, add a bit more bread crumbs, if it's a little dry add a bit of water. Arrange the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake 25-30 min. or until nicely firm and browned, turning once about halfway through. If not using them at once, transfer to a container , cool, then cover thightly and refrigerate or freeze until needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>These meatballs are very flavorful and moist!</div><div> <br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-66798483214801858572022-05-02T19:57:00.002-04:002022-05-03T10:14:26.427-04:00Happy May!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PS7UVYK7te5zGOkwM7zLJtmO0dBGA7todEll-HJt8Be5Ukzx0qb1-tuxFtyOvHev27MjHuCVGXG7NNiWycaYWp04CGziOJqSwHl8jbNhQf6DaT0SDu4QYFXJehfZYjQac_PmU6ULOPINc1hSElJQX5R137Xek2OACcfJtP6Nh77gMVt924M2yuWVDA/s2000/MuguetsCard.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PS7UVYK7te5zGOkwM7zLJtmO0dBGA7todEll-HJt8Be5Ukzx0qb1-tuxFtyOvHev27MjHuCVGXG7NNiWycaYWp04CGziOJqSwHl8jbNhQf6DaT0SDu4QYFXJehfZYjQac_PmU6ULOPINc1hSElJQX5R137Xek2OACcfJtP6Nh77gMVt924M2yuWVDA/s320/MuguetsCard.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> May 1st is a lovely day in France where many give and receive cards and bouquets of Muguets de Bois or Lily of the Valley flowers. They represent good luck and I cherish the beautiful cards and wishes received from family in France. Wish I had these in my back yard. Happy May wishes to you! Lots to share this week so I'll get right to it - starting with the completed covers of my now filled kraft journal:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2HA7a-w7EuUteySvnjYsF6S-gp_n_Eyb0pVwkv6THFMF1_Hmnnc5kJeBbImxK9Xmk9NfPwftkHT4cWRR0iwUt5BTQSrnd1PrqwYu8XHfHwKyyfM_1wgYYT3tPFlyYSUZWU6NxXw86Z8jE_PiucRcPFCn7xk_-P8UxaaYogdT43ro8JKLETKpq3Alqw/s2000/KraftFrontCover.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2HA7a-w7EuUteySvnjYsF6S-gp_n_Eyb0pVwkv6THFMF1_Hmnnc5kJeBbImxK9Xmk9NfPwftkHT4cWRR0iwUt5BTQSrnd1PrqwYu8XHfHwKyyfM_1wgYYT3tPFlyYSUZWU6NxXw86Z8jE_PiucRcPFCn7xk_-P8UxaaYogdT43ro8JKLETKpq3Alqw/w400-h400/KraftFrontCover.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1253" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQiInuWAYllU_MtPVquLnL47ydxW6fJ1Cu4CbC0ej5SWaot4TpKtCE5pF1HbDl40AhaChbKyoUn1XR21zKo_HEaW1FkXfQLanyLePpAAJMGXkmzPIsfRZ4oR3lEGyMir58GrV0FMsEBi2h1ODlpxV25T9lOvXAnrO6EyqakTjK6Ake1-4gzMsWhCPgg/w400-h640/MasculineTagsmwm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Tim Holtz- Paper Dolls, Postal washi tape, Small Talk Stickers, Mosaic stencil, Linen stencil. Dina Wakley stencil- Shape Mash up. Inks: Distress Oxide- Peeled Paint, Fossilized Amber, Faded Jeans, Frayed Burlap. Versafine Onyx Black ink. Vintage label, German Scrap - ARTchix Studio.</div><div><br /></div><div>For <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/05/t-stands-for-second-on-2nd.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> I'll share the recent lunch I had at a local diner with two of my best long time friends, It's been such a long time since we've been able to get together.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://letsartjournal.wordpress.com/"> Jo</a>, please know that I visit your blog but it no longer allows me to leave a comment with my google account:(.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnppD-tZz4OVruRPE-S1JCEJ6LvhJROSoNL8hK3HVVdWhJf6bjBYx4wFtXoP-JMRi03dfBosYeLqsx5-3l4ALAq7RIOXzGsxYMs1pSU3awga-4e1WHu-7OLTkGobLvUdPMFAN0QQbOjFehWRoUz9yZsgOQAOC0lR16YYv_0mCgmgGONxilg9PTPyApeQ/s2000/HanoverEatery1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnppD-tZz4OVruRPE-S1JCEJ6LvhJROSoNL8hK3HVVdWhJf6bjBYx4wFtXoP-JMRi03dfBosYeLqsx5-3l4ALAq7RIOXzGsxYMs1pSU3awga-4e1WHu-7OLTkGobLvUdPMFAN0QQbOjFehWRoUz9yZsgOQAOC0lR16YYv_0mCgmgGONxilg9PTPyApeQ/s320/HanoverEatery1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div> Although this diner is only a few short miles from me and on a major road I had no idea it existed! We went at 11AM and it wasn't real busy at all so we enjoyed a wonderful lunch that lasted over 3 hours 😁. Because it wasn't busy we knew it was OK to stay for as long as we did. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWoLO_NDFbiY74T-tHpivBFd8_fuXXKl9ROUGCZNGcG9ejmoZAbWiDTEsv662W8Fzoy8Fd5sW7gNFk5zhOoVpGy0dAhmk9hTM2jyg1g1lV0FpbahH-SyG1-KWM9JJQJ664b9QzZ0klVmvZItuThgdktD-OL9o0PUNcNiTuj4uKODpW5vI29RLwuso3Q/s2000/HanoverEatery2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWoLO_NDFbiY74T-tHpivBFd8_fuXXKl9ROUGCZNGcG9ejmoZAbWiDTEsv662W8Fzoy8Fd5sW7gNFk5zhOoVpGy0dAhmk9hTM2jyg1g1lV0FpbahH-SyG1-KWM9JJQJ664b9QzZ0klVmvZItuThgdktD-OL9o0PUNcNiTuj4uKODpW5vI29RLwuso3Q/s320/HanoverEatery2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> The <a href="https://thehanovereatery.com/">Hanover Eatery</a> has a large menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The place is spacious and has tables and booths, is very clean, and our lunch choices were delicious. I chose a chicken Caesar wrap which came with fries and coleslaw. My drink choice was water because I already had my caffeine limit for the day and I don't like soda or sweet teas. The wrap is bigger than it appears so half went home with me. I know hubby will really like the food and the good prices so we'll plan a lunch date soon. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div>And while I'm on the subject of food.... here's something I'll link to Food Wednesdays this week:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAu8UjFXQLN7WJIOPHpNcFhDysN9NFm7E4ucBX5_W7-aiox-aBY-sQzagZTol7SMEiu3AjrrHbLmDIXNUF3QmybYycPbCp5y07u_WIP-7JCf8iEnw9w5jaEDUEWBETlAoPy_xVuvmNUKB1hWT2aqHSBYzuE4jJVN_3c6YUrUvxj_wQ16K6Jr-PgIXGcg/s1999/BSTofu1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="1999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAu8UjFXQLN7WJIOPHpNcFhDysN9NFm7E4ucBX5_W7-aiox-aBY-sQzagZTol7SMEiu3AjrrHbLmDIXNUF3QmybYycPbCp5y07u_WIP-7JCf8iEnw9w5jaEDUEWBETlAoPy_xVuvmNUKB1hWT2aqHSBYzuE4jJVN_3c6YUrUvxj_wQ16K6Jr-PgIXGcg/s320/BSTofu1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> I tried <a href="https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/brown-sugar-mustard-glazed-tofu/">this recipe</a> for a Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed tofu "ham". </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_cfXwVGjzIn734Tx4X1WN5BTK6UEkj-yAa1eqbIC2DqrzwZ24k6VCoTQ1KqnIYvNrwhtd6i2sKKR5XdK_ICGuQAnqtf-1XkuGVtz3FG8Ii1IwzaTkNXhHThVCvIxKwVMXi5qt4xlgNfJ0CeS3aHpxUIWgFePKw_3Yxt7XFjTn1kh2BmMVfAOd5nBxA/s3024/BSTofu2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_cfXwVGjzIn734Tx4X1WN5BTK6UEkj-yAa1eqbIC2DqrzwZ24k6VCoTQ1KqnIYvNrwhtd6i2sKKR5XdK_ICGuQAnqtf-1XkuGVtz3FG8Ii1IwzaTkNXhHThVCvIxKwVMXi5qt4xlgNfJ0CeS3aHpxUIWgFePKw_3Yxt7XFjTn1kh2BmMVfAOd5nBxA/s320/BSTofu2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> The house smelled so good- like I was actually baking a ham!! It tasted exactly like a baked ham and was so full of smoky delicious flavor! Hubby was quite hesitant to try it but once he did he was quite surprised at just how much it tasted like a ham. Only thing is that of course it doesn't look like a ham once it's sliced and it doesn't have the same color or texture. He'd eat it in a stir fry but not as a sliced meat replacement. Our son said the same thing although he and Kyra were also impressed with the flavor. I ate slices of it cold in a sandwich and it was yummy! Final verdict- if they are hungry for ham they want the real deal😂.</div><div><br /></div><div> Back to art now. There was a free 14 day online program called Sketchbook Revival which consisted of two art lessons a day with 14 different artists. Thankfully the host extended it for another two weeks. Although I watched all the lessons I only got to the ones that most appealed to me before time ran out. Here are two of them:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEioHEJFNVwLoI0JVOgdGwwPa32mBNFWIuVgc_W4D1zsg8MDabBPsDCnlQmHcthF7wPVzXGX8U9kJUzFLbtVUeshNgwpsB7K8ZLSdpm8yPOjD03yALOYgDE539z4Bcz29250Wr8wgqPcjsECWwWfVa1E2OVNtDR7LdTlJpUPldqy2_LwYGZRSqlGwbsg/s2000/ColorPlayPgsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1317" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEioHEJFNVwLoI0JVOgdGwwPa32mBNFWIuVgc_W4D1zsg8MDabBPsDCnlQmHcthF7wPVzXGX8U9kJUzFLbtVUeshNgwpsB7K8ZLSdpm8yPOjD03yALOYgDE539z4Bcz29250Wr8wgqPcjsECWwWfVa1E2OVNtDR7LdTlJpUPldqy2_LwYGZRSqlGwbsg/w264-h400/ColorPlayPgsm.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2cldyepHBOmkDB8bbA4jDG6f80O1zxuPuaNVXaYiGtQn8FcdA2WEPxi8Tr4tdMOP8gFI7wUhgTZThud_1FhICZHKxcPvDIq1u9nxgfxYFai0QW9wYGUVhfPRBbWbZyXo0eEw_TJSu8sM1HNb96CKfirSJ7HaBF3LnKM5ubvU-0ZL1L5CmtRWSOx-ug/s2000/DoodledPgsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1391" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2cldyepHBOmkDB8bbA4jDG6f80O1zxuPuaNVXaYiGtQn8FcdA2WEPxi8Tr4tdMOP8gFI7wUhgTZThud_1FhICZHKxcPvDIq1u9nxgfxYFai0QW9wYGUVhfPRBbWbZyXo0eEw_TJSu8sM1HNb96CKfirSJ7HaBF3LnKM5ubvU-0ZL1L5CmtRWSOx-ug/w279-h400/DoodledPgsm.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /></div><div>This lesson was from Day 1 with Courtney Cerruti. She had us choose a watercolor color that spoke to us in that moment, then mix it with other colors filling your page with a shape (circle, square, oval, etc.). There is at least a tad of that pink in every one of those mixes! Once it was dry we were to draw/doodle in the shapes. I used a black and a white Posca pen for the doodles.</div><div><br /></div><div> This next one I really didn't think I'd like so much- until I got doodling and couldn't stop;).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbow-yeS862d0Yfnqa7sN0NBB6u49yv98IeMQWbIl_PHgedaw5x8ZEa22Do-429VSAOwGYkpfQcdXWuauyIXA5YuPpgBbJnxD8ePRKH8HNXEuvTrRS8vIkX6miox99MBeoUJ4_vEtkx5_81R1tulLpiJVB0yQk5XUQUzeHgD4nAU8MsH62CD42JhTsA/s2000/PaintedBlobssm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbow-yeS862d0Yfnqa7sN0NBB6u49yv98IeMQWbIl_PHgedaw5x8ZEa22Do-429VSAOwGYkpfQcdXWuauyIXA5YuPpgBbJnxD8ePRKH8HNXEuvTrRS8vIkX6miox99MBeoUJ4_vEtkx5_81R1tulLpiJVB0yQk5XUQUzeHgD4nAU8MsH62CD42JhTsA/w300-h400/PaintedBlobssm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>This was a lesson by Terry Runyan on Day 11 called "From Blobs to Birds". We were to make random blobs of watercolor on the page which would then become quirky birds. I saw a few here but it wasn't doing anything for me... until I did this...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKB3fRj56dVfbQCe2C7IOPkFVUExyRSIF0rf2QBZ6NGKf9BFRaxz5gYnl7TWUQRU9dN1hTlpkhd1mH2jl8P9o9fu9Dh3R17aV_IqqrhNWpNAzMe82_ZDhHrERjzjmD7bk6y2FdpOMbLYY/s2000/PaintedBlobs+copysm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKB3fRj56dVfbQCe2C7IOPkFVUExyRSIF0rf2QBZ6NGKf9BFRaxz5gYnl7TWUQRU9dN1hTlpkhd1mH2jl8P9o9fu9Dh3R17aV_IqqrhNWpNAzMe82_ZDhHrERjzjmD7bk6y2FdpOMbLYY/w400-h300/PaintedBlobs+copysm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Ok, now I could see more birds, and here they are:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_fqpPtCU1ohnWgTbdiw1jLVlapVlUIExafl-tNKKd9QZUc6JH6mC8G3cHTgK44x5Q5YPW8PjluO64l4E2Pl_kTY0f-8zt-bXU0QV22LpBpohJ77AZBvMEp7cThn4h7fmHJVQ98r3Ywnm9gZZlFmnVtwNjOLXH60AJe0x-8WqgkLnUO4fypZCnMgRRQ/s2000/Paintedbirdssm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="2000" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_fqpPtCU1ohnWgTbdiw1jLVlapVlUIExafl-tNKKd9QZUc6JH6mC8G3cHTgK44x5Q5YPW8PjluO64l4E2Pl_kTY0f-8zt-bXU0QV22LpBpohJ77AZBvMEp7cThn4h7fmHJVQ98r3Ywnm9gZZlFmnVtwNjOLXH60AJe0x-8WqgkLnUO4fypZCnMgRRQ/w640-h475/Paintedbirdssm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> What fun this turned out to be! I will link to <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/05/birds.html">Art Journal Journey</a> with the new theme this month (Birds) with guest host <a href="http://craftowanie.blogspot.com/">Matilde</a>. I'm so glad for these lessons which made me bring out my watercolors again:).</div><div><br /></div><div> More watercolor practice and lessons next post. Thanks for stopping in, have a wonderful week, and Happy Mother's Day on Sunday 💟 </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: red;">“Fair flowers are springing beneath thy genial ray, and a thousand happy birds are singing, all welcome to thee, May!” Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon</span></div><div><br /></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-23645964166046633202022-04-25T20:01:00.000-04:002022-04-25T20:01:08.257-04:00This Week's Musings<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtgBaBIy9iXF_zcNX1UjRNU9YOa5tGgDgc2zff9pCLj_fMhm0oKnF5txf7ya8NIlSKIPjOjngo7HeB6SPzHtFwPBenDPqL9Uz0Ul6uqEB4ELSs0f0vv3noQ2U5nfCvW447ZJSWR4GmuLPtpk3hGrrL0yVGdB7FjzIMv479j_tNJZRYx1gmuG5KBxDRA/s1677/LeaveSparklePgcrop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1677" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtgBaBIy9iXF_zcNX1UjRNU9YOa5tGgDgc2zff9pCLj_fMhm0oKnF5txf7ya8NIlSKIPjOjngo7HeB6SPzHtFwPBenDPqL9Uz0Ul6uqEB4ELSs0f0vv3noQ2U5nfCvW447ZJSWR4GmuLPtpk3hGrrL0yVGdB7FjzIMv479j_tNJZRYx1gmuG5KBxDRA/s320/LeaveSparklePgcrop.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><p></p><p> April is soon ending and spring is here! Although I haven't gotten my hanging flower baskets yet a pair of finches have decided to nest on our front porch anyway (every year we get at least one nest in each basket). They managed a nest at the top right corner of our front porch under the roof and it was difficult but I managed to climb up on the bench , hold on with one hand, and take photos with the other so I could see what was in the nest. Not the best pics, but...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSlQyBE6j2V-prUaUmwyfgd3QSTeELge74cyZeEWLpL6wSRFSN5h_ZMbg-vN6dd2Xp15d-eiRCVzN04rHMR2d5MXRieaffJGSl4P2J2U_ebgViouIdKPX1w5EutpG07A--wW_N5dNXZlcER8pdPyjCB9sdKP97kXgWI4d-m_chgJHrqrWuX8rqp8Umg/s2000/PorchCorner.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSlQyBE6j2V-prUaUmwyfgd3QSTeELge74cyZeEWLpL6wSRFSN5h_ZMbg-vN6dd2Xp15d-eiRCVzN04rHMR2d5MXRieaffJGSl4P2J2U_ebgViouIdKPX1w5EutpG07A--wW_N5dNXZlcER8pdPyjCB9sdKP97kXgWI4d-m_chgJHrqrWuX8rqp8Umg/s320/PorchCorner.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbk4Jn0bqvLOpU9BE9_gm3Gszva1QHrDo51eyIaN9_hRg_krHXQVOFkKybzj27HWVT_pBHrrcruGX-FaoFpTGltE7LGwTGHrMGcVDlsV1jSJJH2U-aD0Q0WOBaNPUKPWpe-H_waHuWzWFqJpdRMJm_wnz6IFe6VgFQOpN-RsuLdQSXUlW-sFHTpHU7GQ/s2000/FinchNest%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbk4Jn0bqvLOpU9BE9_gm3Gszva1QHrDo51eyIaN9_hRg_krHXQVOFkKybzj27HWVT_pBHrrcruGX-FaoFpTGltE7LGwTGHrMGcVDlsV1jSJJH2U-aD0Q0WOBaNPUKPWpe-H_waHuWzWFqJpdRMJm_wnz6IFe6VgFQOpN-RsuLdQSXUlW-sFHTpHU7GQ/s320/FinchNest%20(2).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoAXSIt6YZv0lLFaQjfm28aj4Za1bG_TrbsvB17_oOdB7cohPvIlKFN4qE8qIkgFcuqRmgPx58SticOXd7R1L8jWTZfXq2IVeMrTDD4QueQWqQzF1NRaQgjQl7K9LP0uJIxdqUGM5bjsWq_j-RcATG8WejfGQhlg_CmDNg_P_ORRsQQ9F4IhL4AWOwA/s2000/FinchEggs.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoAXSIt6YZv0lLFaQjfm28aj4Za1bG_TrbsvB17_oOdB7cohPvIlKFN4qE8qIkgFcuqRmgPx58SticOXd7R1L8jWTZfXq2IVeMrTDD4QueQWqQzF1NRaQgjQl7K9LP0uJIxdqUGM5bjsWq_j-RcATG8WejfGQhlg_CmDNg_P_ORRsQQ9F4IhL4AWOwA/s320/FinchEggs.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <div>My hope is that they'll be safe here:)</div><div><br /></div><div> I spent much time outdoors starting on Friday -Earth Day, where I spent time with DIL Kyra and others who met at a local shopping center to clean up trash. It was through Kyra's organization Lehigh Valley Trash Pact and this was the second year she had the clean up here. We met in front of the Hot Yoga Hut. The owner kindly gave us each a pass good for one free visit/class.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGkJcgyWknw_V3hrB4T4BmSGb1Y0Lp3_t98vmEr-uFizzv31tkdGa9Shr3bVbhiXAY_lAfWH6pchbnYHqxOJtAEW3p0pb3aECAC9AQHmLoZNItmO2TRFqpdFkaHtNz0v7jShIE2pc_1dIx2mMrO17O4zOcMQzxS4Nw3k9qAXT8vrlK8tmbJoaTjcPfA/s902/LVTP1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGkJcgyWknw_V3hrB4T4BmSGb1Y0Lp3_t98vmEr-uFizzv31tkdGa9Shr3bVbhiXAY_lAfWH6pchbnYHqxOJtAEW3p0pb3aECAC9AQHmLoZNItmO2TRFqpdFkaHtNz0v7jShIE2pc_1dIx2mMrO17O4zOcMQzxS4Nw3k9qAXT8vrlK8tmbJoaTjcPfA/w368-h400/LVTP1.JPG" width="368" /></a></div> <div> Kyra is fourth in from the left and I am next to her. So much garbage in one not very large parking lot😩. And sadly there is constant trash blowing around this space. </div><div><br /></div><div> Then on Saturday hubby and I went to<a href="https://hellertownborough.org/parks-recreation/#page-content"> Dimmick Park </a>in nearby Hellertown to help Kyra celebrate her two year anniversary since the Lehigh Valley Trash Pact conception. It's a huge park, and driving into it it certainly appeared very clean so we were all surprised by how much trash we found- including on the baseball fields and in the dug outs. It was a great day!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPXU2HGup4w-caqAgKSwzsC2yjLqXc-3IWsLPX98TgvXmkuFeQaP6mH-YRdn4qdbqFKL_MmfgErVjTt1Tq1ZD-Gm2KvCZcRUceIaeXX7mNrAMyN_RnePlzSm-olbFlPNYXAFGM424HG2pr_XtIkVmlOBAdXJPuU69O9KNuNrpGMXyP56Wa51RNi85rQ/s720/LVPT2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPXU2HGup4w-caqAgKSwzsC2yjLqXc-3IWsLPX98TgvXmkuFeQaP6mH-YRdn4qdbqFKL_MmfgErVjTt1Tq1ZD-Gm2KvCZcRUceIaeXX7mNrAMyN_RnePlzSm-olbFlPNYXAFGM424HG2pr_XtIkVmlOBAdXJPuU69O9KNuNrpGMXyP56Wa51RNi85rQ/w400-h400/LVPT2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> There were a few others who helped out but left before the group photo. Then on Sunday it was clean up time in our own yard. I picked up and planted just a few flowers because it is still a bit early here as it gets fairly cold some nights.</div><div><br /></div><div> And oh my, I just realized as I'm getting ready to post for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/04/t-stands-for-birthday-gifts-very-long.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>- that Earth Day was also our dear hostess' bEARTHday! So sorry to have forgotten your day Elizabeth- I hope it was a special day full of celebration- happy belated bearthday to you🎂🎈🥳💝!!!</div><div><br /></div><div> Such a coincidence that my ticket for T day happens to be this:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XzsskKxkQ6fT2InbMJ0HXrw0HnojQ5C5APIxRxlOpK_B8C26bkj2CrS5Ae1VaTqJw8b1FZu_RIFEtC1l-KhmV6uV1no4HjrQ4jU6kQC48xJMtCZL-rdQXPkB1xM7jTPtekrm1woF7lyKzRZsO-nXpBBnYHnBzXLqRdVo-kwQwFZ76gNqe5p0NX4oRw/s2000/MolassesCake.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XzsskKxkQ6fT2InbMJ0HXrw0HnojQ5C5APIxRxlOpK_B8C26bkj2CrS5Ae1VaTqJw8b1FZu_RIFEtC1l-KhmV6uV1no4HjrQ4jU6kQC48xJMtCZL-rdQXPkB1xM7jTPtekrm1woF7lyKzRZsO-nXpBBnYHnBzXLqRdVo-kwQwFZ76gNqe5p0NX4oRw/w400-h400/MolassesCake.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> This is a molasses cupcake recipe Elizabeth shared with us some time ago. I make it on a regular basis but I do it the lazy way- in a 7" x11" glass baking dish 😁. It's a delicious recipe! Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_Ys-aw-8qxEhq41ysRBVxQCcn9Gz4AuT7X5QqNM5nMeXM7sfCtJIDC2f2Vth1mNraOGUFIwy9KKYm1vAU4D6YlAKbPH2z6KVVikLWJQu4DNdyKV8fH6WAFI0rtHlVnoaUtB1pmUqCjI6jVQnixevuR0bp7VqpxFlXr2JZSvetsYET1T9G2hNLDlyng/s2000/LeaveSparklePgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_Ys-aw-8qxEhq41ysRBVxQCcn9Gz4AuT7X5QqNM5nMeXM7sfCtJIDC2f2Vth1mNraOGUFIwy9KKYm1vAU4D6YlAKbPH2z6KVVikLWJQu4DNdyKV8fH6WAFI0rtHlVnoaUtB1pmUqCjI6jVQnixevuR0bp7VqpxFlXr2JZSvetsYET1T9G2hNLDlyng/w389-h400/LeaveSparklePgwm.jpg" width="389" /></a></div><br />a journal page in the Dina Wakley white journal page I did just for fun- no challenges.</div><div><br /></div><div>But here is one for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/04/play-it-again-sam.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (Play it Again, Sam), and <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/04/i-can-hear-music.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (I Can hear Music):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizkhxG21xQAnstebg95NnQ32Heyp6eZIceouASzYNRJ6TQllNJVMzWD4GlifnQbHb_6M2w8dLPDfCwN6o3qsT7FAwBPPIeHIRguvnbLxIwpYF715KRjSyF1CXn01l6sV23FVhA0nWPpvv_3QaZHMAcDmMxVUSwRuBE9sHg5Xs2N99tbN7U_saYbbaZw/s2000/SomebodyToLovesmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1999" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizkhxG21xQAnstebg95NnQ32Heyp6eZIceouASzYNRJ6TQllNJVMzWD4GlifnQbHb_6M2w8dLPDfCwN6o3qsT7FAwBPPIeHIRguvnbLxIwpYF715KRjSyF1CXn01l6sV23FVhA0nWPpvv_3QaZHMAcDmMxVUSwRuBE9sHg5Xs2N99tbN7U_saYbbaZw/w640-h640/SomebodyToLovesmwm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I bet many of you know the song that inspired this page 😉. Last Friday evening I came upon a movie on Hulu Live 'Freddie Mercury - The Final Act'. I was so drawn into this documentary-like film, and it was very emotional. I kept hearing the songs in my head, especially this one, and I had to create a journal page around the song and the feeling. All products are Dina wakley but the song lines are computer generated. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7CRp8ZT3N2-z9dOUwWGLk1ERglcFkIw_nkTxtS3DZDUDzeDf-vQtKdbtn6VhdAhheplmWIf61TXPfKlLqSTp-icJO5TYYEVIa87muV-evnOnTpuNH_-4LqsYvZqC94cIpxKjUmW5sTT12T4VNiUEh_1M6FDPIgRd3ncpI_3g36k13oXStJ1JzYKw9Q/s2000/IntenseObsessionsPg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1937" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7CRp8ZT3N2-z9dOUwWGLk1ERglcFkIw_nkTxtS3DZDUDzeDf-vQtKdbtn6VhdAhheplmWIf61TXPfKlLqSTp-icJO5TYYEVIa87muV-evnOnTpuNH_-4LqsYvZqC94cIpxKjUmW5sTT12T4VNiUEh_1M6FDPIgRd3ncpI_3g36k13oXStJ1JzYKw9Q/w388-h400/IntenseObsessionsPg.JPG" width="388" /></a></div> <div> A simple and quick page in the kraft journal. And speaking of, my first kraft journal book is completed - cover to cover! I'll share the covers in my next post. My second kraft journal is waiting for me:)</div><div><br /></div><div> Enjoy the final days of April in this week ahead. 🤗</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;">"It is in awareness that we bring everything to life that lives within us. There is no time like the present to give birth to creativity." Kathleen Anderson<br /></span><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-83198505870601610842022-04-18T19:43:00.000-04:002022-04-18T19:43:00.595-04:00April Showers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhED8BJ51FK0La19xhvraqm0c673pEcX1WJ-efJcQP7CHi9UHd5e5cotK196mA7nA_ne4fhN_0baOMMdPQQ4oxJkWFBxbDuVXrYIcbN9MNriwFBz5mdU-22gX5hq7sLOkVRX86wv8mMnmPnA1s3H9szGmmqxFy9oXYoA97GCpHlduPLp3Bs2Cc5qg_e2g/s2000/BunnyPlanter.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhED8BJ51FK0La19xhvraqm0c673pEcX1WJ-efJcQP7CHi9UHd5e5cotK196mA7nA_ne4fhN_0baOMMdPQQ4oxJkWFBxbDuVXrYIcbN9MNriwFBz5mdU-22gX5hq7sLOkVRX86wv8mMnmPnA1s3H9szGmmqxFy9oXYoA97GCpHlduPLp3Bs2Cc5qg_e2g/s320/BunnyPlanter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> Hi everyone, how was your holiday weekend? Ours was quiet and for the most part the weather was warm- enough that we could have breakfast outdoors finally:). The last two days we had intermittent bouts of sunshine and rain showers but it didn't deter us from getting yardwork done and walks/runs in. Hubby ran, I walked😉. My next door neighbor brought me this bunny planter with succulents in it. So nice of him. Fingers crossed I can keep those plants alive as I don't do well with indoor plants. As you can see I took the photo of it outside and it was just beginning to rain again... and heavy rain is expected through the night-sigh.</div><div> Our Easter Sunday didn't go quite as planned - because it turns out my Mom got Covid-19 😖! What she thought was bronchitis was worse. She finally got tested this past Friday after I implored her because she had the symptoms and was pretty sick all week. Thankfully she's slowly getting better and has been able to rest and recuperate at home. We've stayed in touch by phone and have been dropping off (on the porch) whatever she needs food wise and such. Todd and Kyra came to our place and we had spinach lasagne for our dinner, along with warm rolls, salad, and chocolate chip cookie bars. Very non traditional but Kyra is eating very little meat especially now that she's expecting, and we are all doing more plant based eating. Speaking of...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnP5TIUDTcF4fhMyLgjGSvoHvnqj2cFBzZxDgrw2gJhXfgFF8pTwptxQTXLzsSDpD3EJBLr6av_M1WIvH0GE2PkevryK2iDthzTRHZLyb3lSu7y-ox-wtDk-J1glY4TwkRGRFSsEUc5gogKKARZAuRvINLnN1aIxYBYvNzlQg_5TUdDQk7CGBmD6GCjg/s2000/VeganBooks.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="2000" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnP5TIUDTcF4fhMyLgjGSvoHvnqj2cFBzZxDgrw2gJhXfgFF8pTwptxQTXLzsSDpD3EJBLr6av_M1WIvH0GE2PkevryK2iDthzTRHZLyb3lSu7y-ox-wtDk-J1glY4TwkRGRFSsEUc5gogKKARZAuRvINLnN1aIxYBYvNzlQg_5TUdDQk7CGBmD6GCjg/w400-h293/VeganBooks.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Two books I got from the library. Anyone read these? OMD by Suzy Cameron (she's the wife of James Cameron the famous filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and others). Very informative, but also scientific and technical with many statistics and references. I admit I skimmed over some of it but there are also many helpful ways to start incorporating more plant based foods in your life. There are recipes at the end of the book. I admire her passion for getting children involved too and eating this way at home and in schools.</div><div> I copied a nice handful of recipes from Veganize It! and will share as I try them out. I'll link this part of my post to Food Wednesdays where <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a> hosts this blog for food related things- recipes, books, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div> And here is my share for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/04/t-stands-for-lets-talk-napins-and.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> with Bleubeard, Elizabeth and friends where we share anything drink related:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwI2dYpDsKbQlE5QgvVtyqXOsk0t3AW0QVDLJJWehBYU1HLBG0WjAqjUZTgTYpuQI5CGeMaqM4hK9HOM9sV-2T3GYu0qlg6xI9DwibsG-an1EX4119bnK_OZADLQHZ1qVksTxKHem22YsDqDl3zRP3MMZrr53HfLPq-BEp6StWZ_OdGSNWwvf_uzixjw/s2000/OutdoorCoffee.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwI2dYpDsKbQlE5QgvVtyqXOsk0t3AW0QVDLJJWehBYU1HLBG0WjAqjUZTgTYpuQI5CGeMaqM4hK9HOM9sV-2T3GYu0qlg6xI9DwibsG-an1EX4119bnK_OZADLQHZ1qVksTxKHem22YsDqDl3zRP3MMZrr53HfLPq-BEp6StWZ_OdGSNWwvf_uzixjw/w300-h400/OutdoorCoffee.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div> One of the lovely, warm mornings outside with my Easter mug and coffee. Cheers!<div><br /></div><div>Now for the art!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOZ6rgZUaqbSk0lpLHM1ws-F5E3-FrB6YOEtymAEv3UYS9DRuSf8wfv6HW_ogbtmd-2mYcJysruqjy1PCJ3cfhS1VI2ykkaJiwVAtO4kqp16NowSjRTFXrTpFyqh30_pig-ItysvZZFFS59w7lAiUqb-MwbUE4yq-T8izKrtY5hZAeURi5u1nNXG7PQ/s2000/RainyDayCrdwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1499" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOZ6rgZUaqbSk0lpLHM1ws-F5E3-FrB6YOEtymAEv3UYS9DRuSf8wfv6HW_ogbtmd-2mYcJysruqjy1PCJ3cfhS1VI2ykkaJiwVAtO4kqp16NowSjRTFXrTpFyqh30_pig-ItysvZZFFS59w7lAiUqb-MwbUE4yq-T8izKrtY5hZAeURi5u1nNXG7PQ/s320/RainyDayCrdwm.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div> I made this cute scalloped tag card for the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27066">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Whatever The Weather), along with the new <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/04/animals-tame-or-wild-no-insects.html">Tag Tuesday</a> Challenge (Animals, Tame or Wild).</div><div>Supplies: scalloped tag card (the Paper Cut); stencil- Basically Bricks/Wendy Vecchi (Simon Says Stamp); image and sentiment -Showers and Flowers clear stamp set (Simon Says Stamp); alcohol markers (Spectrum Noir); Versafine Onyx Black ink; white Posca pen; Moonshine Sequins (Simon Says Stamp).</div><div><br /></div><div> This journal page is for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/04/play-it-again-sam.html">Art Journal Journey </a>with the theme "Play It Again, Sam" . I chose another favorite movie of mine:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uY7kdp9LCDQfTMe5fRVZBGHmN4T3BC51VIVBR_z9ps7jFugrJOHWK7f3PWZ74e_FUyhNG-xPQkAZYFV1o7YEBK7Whpga6HSc38TzeiNHQ8IsKcdgjfrM9c0E-EwW5mM6PvQGW_CQdivYezyJ1q1VsPpm5nxE-LJ9e2zNeskK8lTaLfOhyRpwfdyM0g/s2000/NowVoyagerPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1968" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uY7kdp9LCDQfTMe5fRVZBGHmN4T3BC51VIVBR_z9ps7jFugrJOHWK7f3PWZ74e_FUyhNG-xPQkAZYFV1o7YEBK7Whpga6HSc38TzeiNHQ8IsKcdgjfrM9c0E-EwW5mM6PvQGW_CQdivYezyJ1q1VsPpm5nxE-LJ9e2zNeskK8lTaLfOhyRpwfdyM0g/w394-h400/NowVoyagerPgwm.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><br /><div> Anyone know ??? I love, love both the movie, and this line from it! It stars Bette Davis, Claude Rains, and Paul Henreid. The movie is '<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now,_Voyager">Now Voyager</a>'. Bette Davis is my favorite actress after Katharine Hepburn. Yes, I have seen this movie MANY times 😁.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another journal page - this one I shared on Instagram but didn't post it on my blog:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr-ymhwg99wRLT8nSmlth35_Aejm-jaxnJ5raGrv6ZTJI3MgufxdPkm_4Osh8am7lkpMVwzILND-hbu31cNOQq9ubOqK0xPQMzXS9U3s1vX_evCX5KjjYiKOChQDNfoU-Spgfe7E3Jd7RXgUPtkoTBJwQ8CCilACYnwtFGtwioSUbXV5hjan9vB-7jA/s2000/PeaceOnEarthPgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr-ymhwg99wRLT8nSmlth35_Aejm-jaxnJ5raGrv6ZTJI3MgufxdPkm_4Osh8am7lkpMVwzILND-hbu31cNOQq9ubOqK0xPQMzXS9U3s1vX_evCX5KjjYiKOChQDNfoU-Spgfe7E3Jd7RXgUPtkoTBJwQ8CCilACYnwtFGtwioSUbXV5hjan9vB-7jA/w400-h400/PeaceOnEarthPgsmwm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> I think it's an appropriate way to end my post along with recognizing Earth Day this coming Friday. To celebrate the day we will be participating in a local park clean up on Saturday where our DIL Kyra is hosting the two year anniversary of the local volunteer group she founded : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lvtrashpact/">Lehigh Valley Trash Pact</a>.</div><div> We are so proud of her for her dedication to keeping our earth clean, especially the parks! And she volunteers her time on a very regular basis every week driving to a different area and cleaning up the trash left behind on the grounds. She also keeps the site going, does all the admin and scheduling! That's our girl 💓.</div><div><br /></div><div> Wishing you a wonderful week!</div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: #ff00fe;">“You have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength”. Marcus Aurelius </span><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-52254766341832303872022-04-11T18:26:00.001-04:002022-04-12T20:20:12.172-04:00This And That<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEv2EOYyq7WCWOUuxRpxEGuuJj6X6WplS3poM6Q5U7DRGzGpQT1cwWONX4FQw8v6h6Af8HwaJOCyXgFVzNIxn3RVHr7Hlo_Z4fBAV-BuSvNe044gC-2P1CeEl_BrQb4iGsOGZWIl_qrsSR8mvCmQk_iGy4P0z23-GYCA-Ke2vak-DpzszgO9FrZTjaqw/s2000/TooMuchHappyCrop.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEv2EOYyq7WCWOUuxRpxEGuuJj6X6WplS3poM6Q5U7DRGzGpQT1cwWONX4FQw8v6h6Af8HwaJOCyXgFVzNIxn3RVHr7Hlo_Z4fBAV-BuSvNe044gC-2P1CeEl_BrQb4iGsOGZWIl_qrsSR8mvCmQk_iGy4P0z23-GYCA-Ke2vak-DpzszgO9FrZTjaqw/s320/TooMuchHappyCrop.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Happy new week all! Do you celebrate Easter or Passover? If so I imagine it will be a busy end of week. Not so much for me as it will be small and quiet as usual with a simple Easter dinner with my Mom and our son and DIL on Sunday.</p><p> I'm going to start off with this card I made for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-happy-birthday-10/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> for the theme of "Happy Birthday":</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ck0s1QasOx6U43e2vYx2mqVc6mHqC4r8eh_COWtUijYQ1bQRPUyVCcE9LI1DwMhHV1u2hTCkmWKvUOHdiWSHaVcCl3j1BiLgvr5e1qpQ22v95qLW5A3f7LqC8xe-neuIa7ZvRylgVcpV3kTCIIZTn89U4dHrYUq-4hip0X-dE9bugoecLBFD7rdjWw/s2000/HBDaySSSwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="2000" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ck0s1QasOx6U43e2vYx2mqVc6mHqC4r8eh_COWtUijYQ1bQRPUyVCcE9LI1DwMhHV1u2hTCkmWKvUOHdiWSHaVcCl3j1BiLgvr5e1qpQ22v95qLW5A3f7LqC8xe-neuIa7ZvRylgVcpV3kTCIIZTn89U4dHrYUq-4hip0X-dE9bugoecLBFD7rdjWw/s320/HBDaySSSwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>They are celebrating their 13th birthday so I made this card a personal one just for them😉. Happy birthday!!</p><p>Products: Simon Says stamp: Etched Meadow Flower and Leaves, Happy Birthday wafer die sets; Neenah Solar White, Desert Storm #100 cardstocks. The cute little dog peeking out of the flower is Simon Says Stamp's mascot. I fussy cut him from one of their packaging envelopes. Other: black cardstock, rhinestone (Recollections).</p><p> This is a journal page I made for <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/04/spring-colours.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (Spring Colours):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cahnzyMp-jmvoepazmS9GEZS1no1ZwvIZBtzaFimyR32HFvUHhDc_FRC_TIeBSSXjGz6iehcBdMBZ06tBBnC-Q1SQ-YNcoTin9tVmCzu6ZDQv927_AuhF5Tvp8T7caTundDtphTIpwkToLgQdiMHh3GmgBd3UzpoUbmUSiEn_9I5u0S_gbwzQRba0Q/s2000/TooMuchHappyPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1924" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cahnzyMp-jmvoepazmS9GEZS1no1ZwvIZBtzaFimyR32HFvUHhDc_FRC_TIeBSSXjGz6iehcBdMBZ06tBBnC-Q1SQ-YNcoTin9tVmCzu6ZDQv927_AuhF5Tvp8T7caTundDtphTIpwkToLgQdiMHh3GmgBd3UzpoUbmUSiEn_9I5u0S_gbwzQRba0Q/w616-h640/TooMuchHappyPgwm.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><br /><p> I used Dina Wakley Lime and Carnation Gloss Sprays for the bright color along with a scrap of turquoise recycled from an old placemat. </p><p> This journal page is for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/04/play-it-again-sam.html">Art Journal Journey</a> with the theme of (Play It Again, Sam). We are to do a page around a favorite movie or song. Fun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ImwBSMNOZ6QqonIEAZjKkjwiaTlCp933m1FrwntAbyYIYfJWbO7r98k6qXlMiZcHBfykp1Sc2SZOZGN8PdN8xttw--cx6jSbu4Phblb29brMeQI2xRSH5FT9sSZlGjAVhUfzRjm9A_JfkXwXHI26x83i2m2kVOhXwbuzn3zhgoj2wCUdwyI_TuvV8Q/s2000/EnchantedCottagePg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1985" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ImwBSMNOZ6QqonIEAZjKkjwiaTlCp933m1FrwntAbyYIYfJWbO7r98k6qXlMiZcHBfykp1Sc2SZOZGN8PdN8xttw--cx6jSbu4Phblb29brMeQI2xRSH5FT9sSZlGjAVhUfzRjm9A_JfkXwXHI26x83i2m2kVOhXwbuzn3zhgoj2wCUdwyI_TuvV8Q/w636-h640/EnchantedCottagePg.JPG" width="636" /></a></div><br /><p> Here's a close up of the flowers because I wanted you to see that I added glitter glue to them:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdgxFIv21bB69ZiWCyWe5yjQ8H6jQwzM5MvRQb21hgasYcke3aUvbRMU12tsyYJ-Xj2EECs_KXcPw_7fZWubyQWayHRdizl9xTPU8el1rY7Jf3W_ue2G-Gz3jXVj0xkreMFDTIqLNvs4va7s67Ta9XxGcNkK6nMysEB7ySmd12JyG2raFYcOspC4rpA/s2000/SparklingFlowers.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdgxFIv21bB69ZiWCyWe5yjQ8H6jQwzM5MvRQb21hgasYcke3aUvbRMU12tsyYJ-Xj2EECs_KXcPw_7fZWubyQWayHRdizl9xTPU8el1rY7Jf3W_ue2G-Gz3jXVj0xkreMFDTIqLNvs4va7s67Ta9XxGcNkK6nMysEB7ySmd12JyG2raFYcOspC4rpA/s320/SparklingFlowers.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <div>This page is so much prettier in person! The background is a napkin. The tile letters are Tim Holtz, and the vintage image from my stash. I have seen this movie 'The Enchanted Cottage' so many times over the years that I lost count. It's a beautiful story. It's from 1945 and stars Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young. You can read about it <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Enchanted_Cottage_(1945_film)">here on Wikipedia</a>. Can you watch a movie over and over without tiring of it if you love it? I can for sure 😁!<br /><p> I have another vegan meal to share with both <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/04/t-stands-for-teapot.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> and <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/2022/04/food-wednesdays_12.html">Food Wednesdays</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cWO5IRcIok_iyKRIC3ER6TNxcrqCbbL-X_nDmbPUklQ5LZI7yM0odBTr8ftt_GDKJL_vGxGeQ_vI43eQsBmFisQZVErGcZmFL6z4_P-aa35gRVUNpZjZfRr6Ev3mW-ieHQ13d1bgoKEg1as16I5bdLwbNdDUn5g4vbyExMU7FKzf4zPwp6dvP-uI1Q/s2000/CreamyPastaPeas.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cWO5IRcIok_iyKRIC3ER6TNxcrqCbbL-X_nDmbPUklQ5LZI7yM0odBTr8ftt_GDKJL_vGxGeQ_vI43eQsBmFisQZVErGcZmFL6z4_P-aa35gRVUNpZjZfRr6Ev3mW-ieHQ13d1bgoKEg1as16I5bdLwbNdDUn5g4vbyExMU7FKzf4zPwp6dvP-uI1Q/w300-h400/CreamyPastaPeas.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Another wonderful meal! I got this recipe for <a href="https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-creamy-pancetta-pea-pasta/">Vegan Creamy Pancetta and Pea Pasta</a> from the "<a href="https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/">It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken</a>" blog. So far this is a favorite vegan blog of mine. I have tried a number of Sam's recipes and so far every one has been Bill (hubby) approved and I can make it again👍. The "pancetta" is cubes of marinated tofu that is so flavorful and smoky you couldn't tell it's tofu. These would be great as croutons on a salad too. And this meal is even better leftover! I just kept the "pancetta" cubes separate and reheated them in the oven so they'd stay a bit crispy. Cheers! </div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08qBi_A477nIV-UFuQjyEowGLpX2cE5QEH0BxAgEY2j_lhaJPx5oENL8eCTCsMvty8P_DvnzxMGrR1GFXyQvF71txVXSGRMken3sZ_jbsfLSDoBj6ThGhjBVYAY0bVp0qVl3kMyIkH7lIELnb1Cq7AGReezUCLaeiDNFF6-5oNxASt-bUzSRuu2ko5g/s2000/HEasterCrd.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08qBi_A477nIV-UFuQjyEowGLpX2cE5QEH0BxAgEY2j_lhaJPx5oENL8eCTCsMvty8P_DvnzxMGrR1GFXyQvF71txVXSGRMken3sZ_jbsfLSDoBj6ThGhjBVYAY0bVp0qVl3kMyIkH7lIELnb1Cq7AGReezUCLaeiDNFF6-5oNxASt-bUzSRuu2ko5g/w300-h400/HEasterCrd.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> That's it from me this week. Hope it's a good one for you all! </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ff00fe;">" Easter is the only time when it's perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket". Evan Esar</span><br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-73812279962081501232022-04-04T19:45:00.001-04:002022-04-07T12:49:47.546-04:00Happy April!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK-0gXicOInjsQscSRNZCRVk73yNyM_-hE31ONXvcXp9Zouw-96VQk4Xgnxmnhm1Jg7VaieShIBXADxb1F9GuU-uBxbQsIXQjngUbqu85t5Zd18C2sgNSzfvoUy_B46qmdSkU4d9vV96sGmYMFO81lFdCl6pBjlntYA6FLtOm67KAwFfJmPJJ_2fXyRA/s2000/SpringTagwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1092" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK-0gXicOInjsQscSRNZCRVk73yNyM_-hE31ONXvcXp9Zouw-96VQk4Xgnxmnhm1Jg7VaieShIBXADxb1F9GuU-uBxbQsIXQjngUbqu85t5Zd18C2sgNSzfvoUy_B46qmdSkU4d9vV96sGmYMFO81lFdCl6pBjlntYA6FLtOm67KAwFfJmPJJ_2fXyRA/w219-h400/SpringTagwm.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Finally we are getting ever closer to spring weather. And it won't be long before Easter is upon us. I made this vintage tag for both <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/04/blue-and-green.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (theme is Green and/or Blue) and the<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27061"> Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Easter/Spring). Products: Tim Holtz- Sizzix Thinlits Dies Wildflowers #2, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Seasonal Chit Chat stickers, Postal washi tape; vintage image (ARTchix Studio); dark green cardstock(Recollections); diecut tag (Colorbok).</p><p> I did some more cardmaking over the weekend using two new new dies from Simon Says Stamp, and I will join the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-93/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> (anything goes) with these three CAS (clean and simple) cards:</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabuoRtCbkDVxdd3R1EcVUQ_J2-rx5NjnysiLJq3l9-I7hmxwXMjwAa2sAGIHEY05kdaHSHDd_AjG2Q7P5tQxgyNuL8_7bA32lp0UC3iXq9iaMpAN6rleYUiPltnhCx4huJqbXEUNL9papFoBhQpA3ArZMj6sACR4Nv2XckYWOTLrKpspcliGBrdhNOQ/s2000/CasCrd3smwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1516" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabuoRtCbkDVxdd3R1EcVUQ_J2-rx5NjnysiLJq3l9-I7hmxwXMjwAa2sAGIHEY05kdaHSHDd_AjG2Q7P5tQxgyNuL8_7bA32lp0UC3iXq9iaMpAN6rleYUiPltnhCx4huJqbXEUNL9papFoBhQpA3ArZMj6sACR4Nv2XckYWOTLrKpspcliGBrdhNOQ/s320/CasCrd3smwm.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mWjv4_LD9kr84t0hybrR7mhUHJrErn22sb7F9IGfoZ8XyzpuAjuuvxMKFX2jjdV6wHuxqqBKKKuWceB0uMp3wkm5Uw9l-GaAO2yK9a5mJgcxUide0Zs8JGnbu4gi3ZYhLhBD2CBh053RO39lJsVt6ruJonPe1grpXyIkeoWyj_0aK_CWg1sGOrTUQg/s2000/CasCrd2smwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="2000" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mWjv4_LD9kr84t0hybrR7mhUHJrErn22sb7F9IGfoZ8XyzpuAjuuvxMKFX2jjdV6wHuxqqBKKKuWceB0uMp3wkm5Uw9l-GaAO2yK9a5mJgcxUide0Zs8JGnbu4gi3ZYhLhBD2CBh053RO39lJsVt6ruJonPe1grpXyIkeoWyj_0aK_CWg1sGOrTUQg/s320/CasCrd2smwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHzfAPFLcWhGh43pH5-AEQkMctsHJ9bKYg30rL2Q0gGQ25bEMh02fpcsfYV8c_uFrUTMZ3e8eE6Qu1wSjfYP_hXBcJH9WnF-IM7Kzv-xvNjkKA-MWj2laK6D8cw9r8dRcVwJInQxoqpavUWpVZlU9OvlgkEcUk43ESoTfJ4yi7mAoEMluHEScpY7Vuw/s2000/CasCrd1smwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="2000" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHzfAPFLcWhGh43pH5-AEQkMctsHJ9bKYg30rL2Q0gGQ25bEMh02fpcsfYV8c_uFrUTMZ3e8eE6Qu1wSjfYP_hXBcJH9WnF-IM7Kzv-xvNjkKA-MWj2laK6D8cw9r8dRcVwJInQxoqpavUWpVZlU9OvlgkEcUk43ESoTfJ4yi7mAoEMluHEScpY7Vuw/s320/CasCrd1smwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Card 1: small white notecard (Recollections); lattice stencil (Dina Wakley); Distress Oxide ink - Bundled Sage; Versafine Onyx Black ink; SSS Etched Meadow Flowers and Leaves wafer dies; SSS Neenah Smooth Desert #100 cardstock; Hampton Arts sentiment stamp.</p><p>Card 2: white notecard (Recollections); patterned cardstock (DCWV); SSS Stitched Circles and Privet branch wafer dies, Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock, Moonshine Sequins; birthday stamp (DeNami).</p><p>Card 3: small white notecard (Recollections; patterned paper (Stampington); Versafine Onyx Black ink; sentiment (Papertrey Ink); SSS Moonshine sequins.</p><p> And now for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/04/t-stands-for-sallys-birthday.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>, and <a href="http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/2022/04/food-wednesdays.html">Food Wednesdays</a> I have dinner, drink, and a recipe to share:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgcnAo8D0qsTN2yPHjSfSTp0sVdJ_Ehn9R-b2fJ2ZcVB-bR0GcIz-gTz3E6wc_mupujW5BjiHJgweuOuRynzCT60uAHg0xNGSSk5g6JoDtsWHVTCPb2YhUDaOpbH33aXNAtb5rYdK09-T26yWbqr92yEJs0fWYzpoZ5h5POmtkCyC0LFBCcWautz6OA/s2000/GnocchiShrimp1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgcnAo8D0qsTN2yPHjSfSTp0sVdJ_Ehn9R-b2fJ2ZcVB-bR0GcIz-gTz3E6wc_mupujW5BjiHJgweuOuRynzCT60uAHg0xNGSSk5g6JoDtsWHVTCPb2YhUDaOpbH33aXNAtb5rYdK09-T26yWbqr92yEJs0fWYzpoZ5h5POmtkCyC0LFBCcWautz6OA/w300-h400/GnocchiShrimp1.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAP8mwAysE98kvEx0fkWJh26I8EsVqmsdIRKt0c3ccsXrd1L6TTxN5v4LRUClA-oZyhhe6ahRxt4ekAPoLuOz5M5lxHFx3H4hWdoQ4x5YE2GfQXkML6p-YIEcpU4Acmy8gQoyWfnQ7qfb-kaDHCBH4yxi3-tKQ2ZY-IYUJ1-x44Gif4rLK1eDCzugdIQ/s2000/GnocchiShrimp2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAP8mwAysE98kvEx0fkWJh26I8EsVqmsdIRKt0c3ccsXrd1L6TTxN5v4LRUClA-oZyhhe6ahRxt4ekAPoLuOz5M5lxHFx3H4hWdoQ4x5YE2GfQXkML6p-YIEcpU4Acmy8gQoyWfnQ7qfb-kaDHCBH4yxi3-tKQ2ZY-IYUJ1-x44Gif4rLK1eDCzugdIQ/s320/GnocchiShrimp2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Garlicky Shrimp Sheet Pan Gnocchi along with a salad and glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sooo good😋! I saw this easy recipe in our local paper months ago and had to make it, and I have since made it several times. It is all cooked in the oven on one sheet pan, and I line my pan with non stick foil to make clean up very easy too. You can find the recipe at the bottom of this post. And I will also link it at the top of my blog under the "recipes" tab along with all the other recipes I have shared so far. Cheers!<div><br /></div><div> This journal page is meant for the new theme this month at <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/04/play-it-again-sam.html">Art Journal Journey </a>(Play It Again, Sam) with guest host <a href="https://craftytrog.blogspot.com/">Alison</a>. Base your page on a favorite song or movie.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZiMpEIVD-hzfsEH8TUwFScAl4RPIUFzS07MbKU2HImSkDXE6IOZbsHucIwjQ-kiw60bNFaq6F97NfUEbkbHNB0dyJvUwjDLR1cJU6NCxcvq0D8LBYtROLvmgsXzogzWE7igXx8v285SHeWEAmWOBpe3lLrT5egCeDDogg-tCd0RDFF88K4yx9z3GEg/s2000/VieEnRosePgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1838" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZiMpEIVD-hzfsEH8TUwFScAl4RPIUFzS07MbKU2HImSkDXE6IOZbsHucIwjQ-kiw60bNFaq6F97NfUEbkbHNB0dyJvUwjDLR1cJU6NCxcvq0D8LBYtROLvmgsXzogzWE7igXx8v285SHeWEAmWOBpe3lLrT5egCeDDogg-tCd0RDFF88K4yx9z3GEg/w368-h400/VieEnRosePgsmwm.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div> Whether or not you know French I know you can guess the song😉. It is a favorite Edith Piaf song which I love sung by Andrea Bocelli with Edith's voice also dubbed in. The rose images are old rubber stamps. I stamped them onto white tissue paper then glued them to the page. They were colored in with alcohol markers. The words from the song were computer generated and printed on tissue paper. What a fun theme to play with this month! Hope you'll join in!</div><div><br /></div><div> And that's a wrap for this post. Looking forward to seeing what YOU have been up to lately. </div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: red;">"If people did not love one another, I really don't see what use there would be in having any spring." Victor Hugo</span><br /><p><br /></p><p> <u><b>Garlicky Shrimp Sheet Pan Gnocchi</b></u></p><p>1 pound fresh, shelf-stable or frozen potato gnocchi</p><p>2Tbsp olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/4 tsp ground black pepper</p><p>5 cloves garlic 1 pound medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp 1 lemon </p><p>fresh parsley, chopped to garnish (optional )</p><p>Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potato gnocchi on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, season with 1/2 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Toss well to combine then spread out in an even layer. Roast, stirring halfway through for 12 minutes total. Meanwhile, mince the garlic cloves. Remove baking sheet from oven, Add the shrimp. Sprinkle with the garlic and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and toss to combine. Spread into an even layer. Continue to roast until the shrimp are just cooked through and the gnocchi are plump, 6-8 minutes more. To serve, garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Serves 2-4 depending on your portion size.</p><p>Note: I use fresh gnocchi.</p><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-45615052368883265552022-03-28T19:55:00.000-04:002022-03-28T19:55:22.961-04:00Where Has Spring Gone?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvqbESwMucfSibUYQNm0cvJcN5GErjK-DYb5rlqWzMwTME4jdGLtVu0uHZronDIpmFF6gsY0lbmYncPhzfUwf7GCmuAo_SxtWDEbmZ18tFCZ1ZPuu_gUTSp-MsGb8jNfliqzMwpMYfdVdSjekFRYzBpjtWSR95zYsMEy0dozI5RaHCJGHY0_YSgnxWw/s2000/FaceDetail.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvqbESwMucfSibUYQNm0cvJcN5GErjK-DYb5rlqWzMwTME4jdGLtVu0uHZronDIpmFF6gsY0lbmYncPhzfUwf7GCmuAo_SxtWDEbmZ18tFCZ1ZPuu_gUTSp-MsGb8jNfliqzMwpMYfdVdSjekFRYzBpjtWSR95zYsMEy0dozI5RaHCJGHY0_YSgnxWw/s320/FaceDetail.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> Oh my - winter has come back!!! Very cold weekend and today we had record breaking <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">cold</span> temps: 26 F (about -3 C) with gusty winds and snow flurries making it feel like 17 F (-7C), and that was the high for today 😱! I sure hope it doesn't kill the budding spring flowers...how are things in your parts?</p><p> Needless to say hot tea is what I've mostly been drinking. Speaking of tea, I made this journal page with <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/03/t-stands-for-oldie.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> in mind:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3I6eUhHVHELxNq61zBTKMyszhU90TKP02e_r9xJdIUPArUOM6hbGpnAv0Du7JHFeTGsoOgaR-9YS7UUhLbj9n5beaNnTHT5dcojdwHhC8zohzflweBqvlOIlKLgU0thWbV_rbvd5Zb79HnDuRT2BRFPGIMALWgY_pkNuH4suJasXsX_mENMvFNUf9g/s2000/TeaPg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1945" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3I6eUhHVHELxNq61zBTKMyszhU90TKP02e_r9xJdIUPArUOM6hbGpnAv0Du7JHFeTGsoOgaR-9YS7UUhLbj9n5beaNnTHT5dcojdwHhC8zohzflweBqvlOIlKLgU0thWbV_rbvd5Zb79HnDuRT2BRFPGIMALWgY_pkNuH4suJasXsX_mENMvFNUf9g/w389-h400/TeaPg.JPG" width="389" /></a></div><div><br /></div> The background was just some excess paint from another project scraped onto the page with an old credit card. That pretty teacup is from an old calendar page and the words were computer generated. I hope everyone is staying warm! Happy T day!<div><br /></div><div> This next journal page is meant for <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/03/faces.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (Faces), and <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/03/say-it-with-flowers.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (Say It With Flowers):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfyBj4Qom5kwrn0xvMt4_OByZFU74qh3rI9FpdHds3Uy5RlWofeLP5KcaAkwDuPC_8jRFeMPb9FMM8qHe64DLNidvCzjMixnIsL7lAmXydFXM5qIWA9A9931CtZrfGO8aLOxTpI3KkyWqBH5-ENCfOmGrBfraslnKXF6-45UJkVV5f0Iqfy3v1ReqyQ/s2000/LgTagFacePgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfyBj4Qom5kwrn0xvMt4_OByZFU74qh3rI9FpdHds3Uy5RlWofeLP5KcaAkwDuPC_8jRFeMPb9FMM8qHe64DLNidvCzjMixnIsL7lAmXydFXM5qIWA9A9931CtZrfGO8aLOxTpI3KkyWqBH5-ENCfOmGrBfraslnKXF6-45UJkVV5f0Iqfy3v1ReqyQ/s320/LgTagFacePgsmwm.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFgDTnIywioCROyWIasX52LbaOyZXEwvdOScvh35poh_eiW35ydg6YqBAMGulVdaaYP86cS2ls2c_17iZl_uqjiTsYvG2i876FR-ETRb2w551p12NBa5LhYjCflNKSZc4ax3xMcg9fJqDkLTWOVjY7ocApfdyw4SXdQp1_Jmh-1fglsTUCjWIIKygAg/s2000/LgTagFacePgsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFgDTnIywioCROyWIasX52LbaOyZXEwvdOScvh35poh_eiW35ydg6YqBAMGulVdaaYP86cS2ls2c_17iZl_uqjiTsYvG2i876FR-ETRb2w551p12NBa5LhYjCflNKSZc4ax3xMcg9fJqDkLTWOVjY7ocApfdyw4SXdQp1_Jmh-1fglsTUCjWIIKygAg/w474-h640/LgTagFacePgsmwm.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div> I used all Dina Wakley products and the tag is on a dark denim page in her Blue Edition Media Journal.</div><div><br /></div><div> And though it certainly doesn't feel like spring at the moment I did this journal spread and took photos outside on a much warmer day. this is for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-goddess-of-spring.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (theme is Spring), and it actually works also for <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/03/say-it-with-flowers.html">Try It On Tuesday</a>:)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDiaxCvjYmt-iPqxwfKfVrp3JM_Oet9iKKj4OU0Qnr9aJdPWwIyYUWOgG3T1QwjfUTpcOxyh7W6KL3L5s8UNjL2odXUpw9t5AhKBHbIWP8rO2Ig9QpbKb19lWGnU00pvl0IJDfKxOpt1gj5Yw2xUUIFhQXnoUf0IbkUDKkilP8hCM4Q1FDBIZU3yTlig/s2000/DW1Spreadsm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2000" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDiaxCvjYmt-iPqxwfKfVrp3JM_Oet9iKKj4OU0Qnr9aJdPWwIyYUWOgG3T1QwjfUTpcOxyh7W6KL3L5s8UNjL2odXUpw9t5AhKBHbIWP8rO2Ig9QpbKb19lWGnU00pvl0IJDfKxOpt1gj5Yw2xUUIFhQXnoUf0IbkUDKkilP8hCM4Q1FDBIZU3yTlig/w640-h500/DW1Spreadsm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1C5HTgogDmLllL_PZUqinT4bHiRdESmi7jmJl85GPsHth_6PR5x6_qJ1Xv05c2WFWgossDCGSPfRX5LbF4MJZiTlZQeYW2Ceplvjggnq_nu74_o51MQ6AMG2anQfHqwuljg00nP1x2olIh0B55u1iQ6hhGQ32uFVSgKt6bhfEAbyJMjtTrCzRKDb8_A/s2000/NewDW2sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1C5HTgogDmLllL_PZUqinT4bHiRdESmi7jmJl85GPsHth_6PR5x6_qJ1Xv05c2WFWgossDCGSPfRX5LbF4MJZiTlZQeYW2Ceplvjggnq_nu74_o51MQ6AMG2anQfHqwuljg00nP1x2olIh0B55u1iQ6hhGQ32uFVSgKt6bhfEAbyJMjtTrCzRKDb8_A/w400-h400/NewDW2sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqerAtEZjGBYc41RrsxZtZzCBZhWqa-3WebKmTlSxjPWGmxXfG1r9-Qv1Y0rJ4ocMYlMWdR3s1oDcAhnyuqHHren6WklvjTWx8BPldWQJQkaXIb8QRryVm07rCwsxe8KMuPVICsNYzJnkFYurL3wrY3uIF1GRhZ9RmHBvmy7ECkE6H0UlWIGq6T3faSg/s2036/NewDW3sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2036" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqerAtEZjGBYc41RrsxZtZzCBZhWqa-3WebKmTlSxjPWGmxXfG1r9-Qv1Y0rJ4ocMYlMWdR3s1oDcAhnyuqHHren6WklvjTWx8BPldWQJQkaXIb8QRryVm07rCwsxe8KMuPVICsNYzJnkFYurL3wrY3uIF1GRhZ9RmHBvmy7ECkE6H0UlWIGq6T3faSg/w393-h400/NewDW3sm.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><p> I used a ton of Dina Wakley products here but will not list them so if you have a ? about anything please ask in the comments. </p><p> There is a new challenge for this week on the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27058">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog</a> and I just had to play😁. The theme for this week is "Recycle"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZI5P2qJ6KkjrmyGDyMoRoX-gycLuzFOxiWyNtPLTLbX_K6gkRrxyzDPJD-qgTUGLnZXEcAH-6ulKknwdwoS0QZ4GNXGttsdRISIrvaTPYMTjouNM2f1h1vPHSZ5yS3D7y7Aq__hJqoT98Jxu__eeMaTuy_-bA0e7OF8cExPFalyP7YJPifwPAy3bVBw/s2000/SweetestMemorieswm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1447" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZI5P2qJ6KkjrmyGDyMoRoX-gycLuzFOxiWyNtPLTLbX_K6gkRrxyzDPJD-qgTUGLnZXEcAH-6ulKknwdwoS0QZ4GNXGttsdRISIrvaTPYMTjouNM2f1h1vPHSZ5yS3D7y7Aq__hJqoT98Jxu__eeMaTuy_-bA0e7OF8cExPFalyP7YJPifwPAy3bVBw/s320/SweetestMemorieswm.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGTB0jld18bllI_Gj4vj3AFFbRE_t1v3omBvi-nMlN85idHH0TJuhcL-56NcJwKJOFhLJrKaOywCXgFRh2C_pjIRaQHQkivevA80DuN4kZ0olJ_d3pMtQvIdKFJREgrYbxlM4GFh7zqnImLviRw9oinDxMg6QecINpmDlsleyHxWmpPU0aRYwDHptyg/s2000/SweetestMemorieswm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGTB0jld18bllI_Gj4vj3AFFbRE_t1v3omBvi-nMlN85idHH0TJuhcL-56NcJwKJOFhLJrKaOywCXgFRh2C_pjIRaQHQkivevA80DuN4kZ0olJ_d3pMtQvIdKFJREgrYbxlM4GFh7zqnImLviRw9oinDxMg6QecINpmDlsleyHxWmpPU0aRYwDHptyg/w464-h640/SweetestMemorieswm.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><p> Things I recycled: cardboard box, postage stamps, thread. After peeling away some of the top layer of the cardboard I randomly applied modeling paste in some areas and sprinkled some sparkling glitter on top. Once dry I sponged Jet Black Archival ink on the edges of everything. I used vintage ephemera from my stash along with Dina Wakley Growing mask/stencil set and Fir Gloss Spray. Sentiment is Tim Holtz Small Talk Menus sticker. </p><p> It's a free standing piece- the ledger paper behind it was only to photograph the collage. And there you have it from me this week. Have a wonderful week ahead 😘.</p><p><br /></p><p> <span style="color: #2b00fe;">"As we transcend our past in the things we do, we also become who we can be. Thus creativity is those attitudes by which we fulfill ourselves." John G. Young</span></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-51495979269630829732022-03-21T17:14:00.002-04:002022-03-25T12:50:18.805-04:00Happy Spring Happy News<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ3M98DIO5RPilhK4JkNeCVJCE2nZYoKoK8uiP91Mr-BQpBmEy-qu9rfgjR1xVwNbswfeS_gqdbsBiMsTZrY011fWUCchmpYUo-bi13jn1hYfsEtCrcDsYhem55qHcKP30CQumFTy-UsLF97CForXCVqb58DrnRlEshK2TWq32ntJa5jFiyrTvs7aaw/s2000/SunflowerCrdStraight.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="2000" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ3M98DIO5RPilhK4JkNeCVJCE2nZYoKoK8uiP91Mr-BQpBmEy-qu9rfgjR1xVwNbswfeS_gqdbsBiMsTZrY011fWUCchmpYUo-bi13jn1hYfsEtCrcDsYhem55qHcKP30CQumFTy-UsLF97CForXCVqb58DrnRlEshK2TWq32ntJa5jFiyrTvs7aaw/w400-h309/SunflowerCrdStraight.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Happy spring to all in the Northern Hemisphere! We are still having up and down weather but temps are rising, the sun is shining longer, the trees and flowers are budding, and the seasonal birds are arriving -yay!</p><p> Thank you all for the birthday wishes last week 💓🙏. I'm still getting a few cards in the mail:).</p><p> I'm going to start with two announcements before I get into the art and blog challenges.</p><p>First, our son Todd started a new business blog - <a href="http://remoteworkjunkie.com">remoteworkjunkie.com</a>. He sold his last business blog (which was quite successful) but has decided he really enjoys blogging about business in his spare time and loves sharing his experience with others. This blog already has LOTS of content and links regarding working remotely. Would love for you to check it out 👍.</p><p> And secondly:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZXL6hAh7o8m7CUHiiHZdmRP0i5Ytfxzem9U0ZkniNpgR8sX8sz5EyjHYxZvKdUumATUdHw_TI6vFPPhTtRLp0Z07u9jQlcnaNMDneRnwd6imvAecP4TmUnLhDDpePOSKFeaEg1uKg4CGr5xGsSUic3X5fHcuw-zctgGG_F0_JDMs6kPxIPQmSPpUQw/s929/BabyKAnnounce.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="929" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZXL6hAh7o8m7CUHiiHZdmRP0i5Ytfxzem9U0ZkniNpgR8sX8sz5EyjHYxZvKdUumATUdHw_TI6vFPPhTtRLp0Z07u9jQlcnaNMDneRnwd6imvAecP4TmUnLhDDpePOSKFeaEg1uKg4CGr5xGsSUic3X5fHcuw-zctgGG_F0_JDMs6kPxIPQmSPpUQw/s320/BabyKAnnounce.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Bill and I are going to be grandparents for the first time!!! Todd and Kyra are expecting their first child mid October, and of course we are all so very happy!!!They will eventually want to find out the baby's sex but have decided to go with a woodland animals theme no matter as they love the outdoors, hiking and visiting the national parks. Photo is courtesy of Kyra - thanks my girl💓<div> </div><div> Now for some art. This is an art journal page I will link to <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-goddess-of-spring.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (Spring), the<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27056"> Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Bright and Cheerful), and Paint Party Friday: </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuF3YeLe9mMaSkzRoUdHMqsD2shdZdeus1wwxxoV_Un3THqsa-kMe_zENrUsAyoXr-qwT_gCMQDqkUwxlSGzPu9t6JueBNRQRsJ34OsICXrH2d0gsiQrkLOnxpiJUT8VmOtTOGfoTAhiwOIUkjINXc3-VkBgNfzB6bqgsZ2VYjl7olrYl68ylcHlfig/s2000/RedPinkKraftPgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuF3YeLe9mMaSkzRoUdHMqsD2shdZdeus1wwxxoV_Un3THqsa-kMe_zENrUsAyoXr-qwT_gCMQDqkUwxlSGzPu9t6JueBNRQRsJ34OsICXrH2d0gsiQrkLOnxpiJUT8VmOtTOGfoTAhiwOIUkjINXc3-VkBgNfzB6bqgsZ2VYjl7olrYl68ylcHlfig/w400-h400/RedPinkKraftPgwm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Supplies: Dina Wakley kraft media journal, paints- Rouge, Ruby, Carnation, white Gloss Spray, Collage Papers - Elements (tissue flowers), Just Words, stencils- Lattice, Mantras. Other- white acrylic paint, Tim Holtz Small Talk Menus sticker. </div><div><br /></div><div> Next up is a card for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-favorite-things/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> (Use your favorite things):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHI_A35rOM2Xig43QBCa31MuTMDk33eOtYRgWizsRsfQCmWIcMsSCPueWMR9f0ku8j1iiFAtXJGG1U655TN0D4Vp5A5XC-h3eoAXwxRK2zmy8O-_pb9CAd0hoVjnANODF1i8LCILN10qiEL1m1iEhO8Ozw2ETEyPJZf_EvbHLlk-2zXSO8LUiAQIwlg/s2000/SunflowerCrdsmwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2000" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHI_A35rOM2Xig43QBCa31MuTMDk33eOtYRgWizsRsfQCmWIcMsSCPueWMR9f0ku8j1iiFAtXJGG1U655TN0D4Vp5A5XC-h3eoAXwxRK2zmy8O-_pb9CAd0hoVjnANODF1i8LCILN10qiEL1m1iEhO8Ozw2ETEyPJZf_EvbHLlk-2zXSO8LUiAQIwlg/s320/SunflowerCrdsmwm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> I have been making cards -stamping, using decorative papers and cards, and die cutting for many years and here I am using my favorite new die (flower), and favorite new stamp set. </div><div>Products: Simon Says Stamp Etched Layered Daisy wafer dies, Stitched Banners wafer dies.; Pink Fresh Studio Floral Bunch clear stamp set (sentiment); Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks- Squeezed Lemonade, Fossilized Amber; Versafine Onyx Black ink; yellow, brown, white cardstocks; patterned notecard- Sunbeam Meadow set from the Paper Studio.</div><div><br /></div><div>Time for a break so let's join <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/03/t-stands-for-signs-of-times.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> with a favorite beverage and see what everyone there is up to this week:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGOQ-b_2AMFcqU7nDse_NDIPsQ5Wbg6BPb36xt7MohZIdl-Lz_edyPPAd-1HY5hvP7Nth8jw7nbkRNno4qmizaxamD9u4_EgYZ6BLVMSJgDrGwiXBX3PXHY9OSvFe4Ha8c2DGEDPRIptbph87wocEGQTllYzkazgvoegsmg8FKIxGwu28QYIvP1QKhg/s2000/PumpkinBread.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGOQ-b_2AMFcqU7nDse_NDIPsQ5Wbg6BPb36xt7MohZIdl-Lz_edyPPAd-1HY5hvP7Nth8jw7nbkRNno4qmizaxamD9u4_EgYZ6BLVMSJgDrGwiXBX3PXHY9OSvFe4Ha8c2DGEDPRIptbph87wocEGQTllYzkazgvoegsmg8FKIxGwu28QYIvP1QKhg/w400-h300/PumpkinBread.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Last week I made a large baking pan of pumpkin bread so I could freeze some for later. Of course I had to have a bit -with coffee :). Happy T day!</div><div><br /></div><div> And one more journal page in the Dina Wakley Media Kraft Journal:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ8_FzG2g5hgPnPqwTbV_RZfePOlAbEcIBobiL5i4WTZn0CeA8e3uguI_H9fC-zrBWrVCXWuy7ANzy9O6HgU42Fgc6DBGPcbf-dHwsQ5wt9RTNm_4nsMklV3FHzNexKqY3OMzA1Pp6_ZAOpfxZjl6TjWwakE1fr2axUuK-_x8jsYn1GCuPq4QxUMWCA/s2000/FeelYourLifePgwm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ8_FzG2g5hgPnPqwTbV_RZfePOlAbEcIBobiL5i4WTZn0CeA8e3uguI_H9fC-zrBWrVCXWuy7ANzy9O6HgU42Fgc6DBGPcbf-dHwsQ5wt9RTNm_4nsMklV3FHzNexKqY3OMzA1Pp6_ZAOpfxZjl6TjWwakE1fr2axUuK-_x8jsYn1GCuPq4QxUMWCA/w400-h400/FeelYourLifePgwm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Supplies are all Dina Wakley 😁.</div><div><br /></div><div> Lastly, I want to say one HUGE final thank you to <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/03/ppf-after-party.html">Paint Party Friday </a>and our incredible hosts <a href="http://ejl-tbd.blogspot.com/">Eva</a> and <a href="http://kristindudish.blogspot.com/">Kristin</a> for the 11 years it has run. This photo collage is of our lovely hosts- courtesy of them:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXydCM3pxyckEvuhFl5HE4atl-H0lJmdntVz27ZdjgGdAEDoHE8Tzi2L9eBhmHdJjsoBm-qmpLnkvDO-2OiVAy9yA489L8AiFILl0Lv9lOMl96uk5nVLt8nHYX9OvvxDDSv_7H93XmXcgH3gRn2FJkHUWznp_OnvwYMr3ZSd4WfJXkoq5rcDw_M_aJw/s450/IMG_0640.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="450" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXydCM3pxyckEvuhFl5HE4atl-H0lJmdntVz27ZdjgGdAEDoHE8Tzi2L9eBhmHdJjsoBm-qmpLnkvDO-2OiVAy9yA489L8AiFILl0Lv9lOMl96uk5nVLt8nHYX9OvvxDDSv_7H93XmXcgH3gRn2FJkHUWznp_OnvwYMr3ZSd4WfJXkoq5rcDw_M_aJw/s320/IMG_0640.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> It's been a fabulous long ride and I have "met" so many beautiful creatives through PPF I hope to still be in touch with in other ways. Wishing you all the best, whatever the future holds for you! <span style="color: red;">XO</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will still find me blogging, and I'm also on Instagram - @heartfullyinspiredbylinda.</div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: #674ea7;">"Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." Roethke<br /></span><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-82371108353906917762022-03-14T19:40:00.001-04:002022-03-18T08:46:07.489-04:00T Stands For BirThday!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHm5qpik80bzgZ3M057Rl5uJ34uyhZD7GPWd8VtSVvA2z4vGXtx9v1OUzlJzt9nx1QDDyT8Q-gAOsyW8EALqCZrOne2qufmo0XfoBbQzB__xmSHaDDz4g4RvVT7RY06vATBvSZlHM-wyTg57oBuHxoxNAzL0113iTYKdTm716hxmWJ1mCsp490SEMncQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHm5qpik80bzgZ3M057Rl5uJ34uyhZD7GPWd8VtSVvA2z4vGXtx9v1OUzlJzt9nx1QDDyT8Q-gAOsyW8EALqCZrOne2qufmo0XfoBbQzB__xmSHaDDz4g4RvVT7RY06vATBvSZlHM-wyTg57oBuHxoxNAzL0113iTYKdTm716hxmWJ1mCsp490SEMncQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlANF_tiB-G8EnjwoTBwXR0m5YU02FUxdBb676h_dBbTXCvlJ0C936jmrVszfLY12wzvNfSfwLQNvIJ-LEXuqb-dkIBvl_uCdbwWlMyW1TIRgPfrFE77WOKnMJC0jctDo-2TCdn668DyRx2D3ugZEcEVepqao2PaDZU1QMzgk_Mt09G8DkoJdZg1xrrg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1856" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlANF_tiB-G8EnjwoTBwXR0m5YU02FUxdBb676h_dBbTXCvlJ0C936jmrVszfLY12wzvNfSfwLQNvIJ-LEXuqb-dkIBvl_uCdbwWlMyW1TIRgPfrFE77WOKnMJC0jctDo-2TCdn668DyRx2D3ugZEcEVepqao2PaDZU1QMzgk_Mt09G8DkoJdZg1xrrg=s320" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMS4VqtsPg4ZbN9pRRNVwrhw7X80Nx8LjUPIWiyo_BUZeBKU2nSciexe8RaoNx3kKGGFoLIDi4PQ9zZabUuCpXppuuOCxypgXP8Nz2Lbm0VssBhXqwa6h-l1QQWLio-swp6GGTK8qBEHBPI9lbpjqJAV0zCYUxyHvKbXunLU3DDBrx9-0ZhjUZsBqyQQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMS4VqtsPg4ZbN9pRRNVwrhw7X80Nx8LjUPIWiyo_BUZeBKU2nSciexe8RaoNx3kKGGFoLIDi4PQ9zZabUuCpXppuuOCxypgXP8Nz2Lbm0VssBhXqwa6h-l1QQWLio-swp6GGTK8qBEHBPI9lbpjqJAV0zCYUxyHvKbXunLU3DDBrx9-0ZhjUZsBqyQQ=s320" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> I am going to forget all about the winter storm that dumped 4.5 " of snow on us along with heavy, gusty winds Saturday, and go right to my birthday, which is on this Tuesday, the 15th! 63 and proud of it:) I'd love nothing more than to share a piece of cake and a drink with the <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/03/t-stands-for-st-patricks-day-rerun.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> gang💓. My Mom bought the cake- same one she got me last year because everyone liked to so much- a chocolate cake filled with a layer of chocolate pudding, and a layer of chocolate cream in between cake layers 😋. Kyra and Todd also joined us for dinner which hubby took care of (so I wouldn't have to cook) by way of carry out pizzas, and it was definitely a wonderful indulgence! Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> This journal page can also be for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/03/t-stands-for-st-patricks-day-rerun.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>, but I made it first with <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/03/black-white-1.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (black and white plus any one color):</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiScUL51H_ZmvK4uGG3RKYKNp1BJUah72iK2oRfh9TvelNv5HHa-BkNP9ZaDnx_TZ1j4ic7q0DAfJm9PDKK9hRGZIBokKgdsBjl45d25D20KKx2hv2ge2C3hEcfy4QBCCBo-S7dc0Nqv_dEuihclpiWhU0n63IoQddj3-3kzmd2-E9ZZNYkDD0YY0k6vg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiScUL51H_ZmvK4uGG3RKYKNp1BJUah72iK2oRfh9TvelNv5HHa-BkNP9ZaDnx_TZ1j4ic7q0DAfJm9PDKK9hRGZIBokKgdsBjl45d25D20KKx2hv2ge2C3hEcfy4QBCCBo-S7dc0Nqv_dEuihclpiWhU0n63IoQddj3-3kzmd2-E9ZZNYkDD0YY0k6vg=s320" width="320" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> "Come, have a cup with me". Napkin and magazine collage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Next up two cards I made for blog challenges:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBaPL0uXlhCQoXaHGkFx2Gze1TnPCXVSLaNhfFeQfiTmrCozx6ZrUsI4rPN5Masb-jp3jZGb4UEQtbtwFS5msWIkZQyBxOibL9eyW9wMHo0SNAZ97OmCgzguCkh7CB0Ig3q0chzZikkqUzSiw5i8Kw3OGSDTgI0QxnWsSyg4zjudf5mRoUh6pPrQWK3g=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBaPL0uXlhCQoXaHGkFx2Gze1TnPCXVSLaNhfFeQfiTmrCozx6ZrUsI4rPN5Masb-jp3jZGb4UEQtbtwFS5msWIkZQyBxOibL9eyW9wMHo0SNAZ97OmCgzguCkh7CB0Ig3q0chzZikkqUzSiw5i8Kw3OGSDTgI0QxnWsSyg4zjudf5mRoUh6pPrQWK3g=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> This card is meant for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-bit-o-green-3/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> (Bit o' Green). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Products: small notecard, white cardstock (Recollections); Embossed Foil Shamrock Sticker (Dollar Store); Stitched Circle wafer dies, Leaves Lucky to Know You stencil set (Simon Says Stamp shop); Inks- Colorbox Fluid Chalk - Olive Pastel, Lime Pastel, Gray Whale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> I made another card using the same background for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27053">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Feminine):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheg9kcVxJuZ4lFWQpVaXZWO4_64-uZ9Oalxyurj-xUsNXVqCaxo838kEFt1_LQ6JRb2I8m3itDysk4d3-NbA1NvsSwRSTs_BPGquYxCSpQ5t5jnvP_LllNd6-C08d_LQ7r8RZZF28PsakHqSsKkQjZtoUUXo1tJ4S59XacIb2OBzORQPQZM33hERQs-w=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheg9kcVxJuZ4lFWQpVaXZWO4_64-uZ9Oalxyurj-xUsNXVqCaxo838kEFt1_LQ6JRb2I8m3itDysk4d3-NbA1NvsSwRSTs_BPGquYxCSpQ5t5jnvP_LllNd6-C08d_LQ7r8RZZF28PsakHqSsKkQjZtoUUXo1tJ4S59XacIb2OBzORQPQZM33hERQs-w=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> I positively LOVE the Etched Layered Daisy Wafer dies from Simon Says Stamp! Here I turned it into a sunflower using alcohol markers to color it in. The friend Wafer dies is also Simon Says Stamp.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> The theme for this month over at <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-goddess-of-spring.html">Art Journal Journey</a> is "Spring" and so I made this journal page:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitGwmil1EXfHktlL_dlxmStTBVLj3_h2VXxXcgAzYdZhf9ZGgfljGRjAW_ye5QGQ0QoA_Nu80b6j080bg-5ZR_qypOAbxEQjEGOTrIsOcNwmMXAcX2LubOyKMrd-nWbMbxyNPuLKpFuSTxJPSUmjLN5rgBP4AVtFwhzjCTuFxYnFFkTJ5rnb_sNb8aMQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitGwmil1EXfHktlL_dlxmStTBVLj3_h2VXxXcgAzYdZhf9ZGgfljGRjAW_ye5QGQ0QoA_Nu80b6j080bg-5ZR_qypOAbxEQjEGOTrIsOcNwmMXAcX2LubOyKMrd-nWbMbxyNPuLKpFuSTxJPSUmjLN5rgBP4AVtFwhzjCTuFxYnFFkTJ5rnb_sNb8aMQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Dina Wakley: white journal; Aloe, Sage, Carnation, Rouge, Fir, Lime paints; Always Flowers stamp set; white collage paper(tissue). Tim Holtz Small Talk Menus sticker. Bees are from a napkin. Black, white Posca pens. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> And now I am going to take a look back to the very first time I linked art to <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/03/paint-party-friday-celebrates-11-years.html">Paint Party Friday</a>. It goes back to September of 2012- the same year I began my blog in March on my birthday:) Paint Party Friday is celebrating 11 years soon, but sadly the time has also come for it to end with the birthday celebration. We have been asked to share a collage of some older art posted for their blog. I have been having trouble making a collage so I will share some individual art like this one:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2KodMm9UBLHVqo-zQKdLBxj-Bo0AC2P8Bh-z1j4CI8dp-iV-yeTUk7YcwD97NKPyotlBMZ8rWsaFvdVWtPeVQrV1Ikm6CRg9XP_kmsnl8IW9gXjIiDr_cjUfHhQbxPah8crfbGHVpfGxoqNS-MaL9JHnde9PwDUaorV8uvMM-eo-dx5jo96TUvxpPYQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="640" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2KodMm9UBLHVqo-zQKdLBxj-Bo0AC2P8Bh-z1j4CI8dp-iV-yeTUk7YcwD97NKPyotlBMZ8rWsaFvdVWtPeVQrV1Ikm6CRg9XP_kmsnl8IW9gXjIiDr_cjUfHhQbxPah8crfbGHVpfGxoqNS-MaL9JHnde9PwDUaorV8uvMM-eo-dx5jo96TUvxpPYQ=w640-h282" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Besides being my first link to PPF, <a href="https://heartfullyinspired.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-new-found-art-addiction.html">this post</a> was my first foray into Gelli Plate printing!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> And finally, since it is St. Patrick's Day this Thursday I will share this journal spread also from 2012:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">- Traditional Irish Blessing</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlt2UCdU8IcCw0AGOiqeP6d3mxeyu0Rn6vKOWXc76HX2RsZHYRuuXriXDUCgdBkuiigqcnRc3oP4WBTmuXWTmaRmR7Iu0JBuT1WIgyVB2igrr9QtJEKnjZL7S4vr-F-0-PGCe8PMet89trRizfmUkB-wNDM_h2Jyv8_cQfFjGmR4bg0O9fLptRFnajFQ=s1368" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1368" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlt2UCdU8IcCw0AGOiqeP6d3mxeyu0Rn6vKOWXc76HX2RsZHYRuuXriXDUCgdBkuiigqcnRc3oP4WBTmuXWTmaRmR7Iu0JBuT1WIgyVB2igrr9QtJEKnjZL7S4vr-F-0-PGCe8PMet89trRizfmUkB-wNDM_h2Jyv8_cQfFjGmR4bg0O9fLptRFnajFQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Aah yes, March madness- and I'm not talking about basketball! Talking about the continued crazy weather. Record breaking highs the last two days with rain and a T storm around, then down to below freezing the remainder of the week with snow and a wintry mix predicted for Wednesday-😲. I have both a pair of flip flops and a pair of winter boots next to each other right now!</p><p> Enough of that, let's get to the art. My first is a journal spread meant for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-goddess-of-spring.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (theme is Spring for this month), and the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=27051">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Add Some Green):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgspNQ3Em8ZfNCsfL-XEz4ddCAqESVznKc28ynUyCZw5aVe7ngxix6fH2dvawzyEymZ-WhS81IJJgw7QVW5iKBiTRPUiz1O9zh-s8tyIUuqswPKPAdlM7aa1MGW1Gyd2RPY91r_1itH_EykPhIFgcMEaF-YijJouFGQzUCv5mJJszYRZ6W3RqEvrklapg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="2000" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgspNQ3Em8ZfNCsfL-XEz4ddCAqESVznKc28ynUyCZw5aVe7ngxix6fH2dvawzyEymZ-WhS81IJJgw7QVW5iKBiTRPUiz1O9zh-s8tyIUuqswPKPAdlM7aa1MGW1Gyd2RPY91r_1itH_EykPhIFgcMEaF-YijJouFGQzUCv5mJJszYRZ6W3RqEvrklapg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1sVuRVU9mzHWFp8iBXgadX6PpmapCppoDaaDXE_jsgxVeOhLVfbbPpvHglLmL7rf32rQCrCzJFiBm_QD0BniiMG6X2r5oAFr7WUzZL3tYlLjPOHPY94wW1opVINcQ-T46z7KBVPsfFzMFXRMb5drUdX1DhCQdw1V2jEDPXi7VzHrXqI5xZ9R7UR33xQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="2000" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1sVuRVU9mzHWFp8iBXgadX6PpmapCppoDaaDXE_jsgxVeOhLVfbbPpvHglLmL7rf32rQCrCzJFiBm_QD0BniiMG6X2r5oAFr7WUzZL3tYlLjPOHPY94wW1opVINcQ-T46z7KBVPsfFzMFXRMb5drUdX1DhCQdw1V2jEDPXi7VzHrXqI5xZ9R7UR33xQ=w640-h464" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Products: Dina Wakley- kraft journal; Fir, Sage, Syrup, Orchid paints; Angled Blobs, Lattice stencils, and Sprouts mask/stencil set; Face is from Elements Collage paper pack; Typed Ledgers set1; White Gloss Spray; text stamp in the flowers are from the Ledger Girls stamp set. Other- Jet Black Archival ink, black Posca pen.<div><br /></div><div> This journal page I recently shared on IG and I will add to <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/03/flowers-or-plants.html">Tag Tuesday</a> with the new theme of "Flowers or Plants":</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF-N-fx8uvmCiTWeJOS4O3pDl_fnfL1lvph9YMGoKJtZ7JUvBciCzOSd_kCMrOZlF_54l2SOiLKE47TbCGphsMDPy36Hx_enhmEaEufkn22wksneKgLRLrFtOWhJ4R4S-kmhJiuxxFe9bZZbHtTBUJEIBe8Tj_36cma9UmpnLwvS_4GOjLnh6GEYfmpA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF-N-fx8uvmCiTWeJOS4O3pDl_fnfL1lvph9YMGoKJtZ7JUvBciCzOSd_kCMrOZlF_54l2SOiLKE47TbCGphsMDPy36Hx_enhmEaEufkn22wksneKgLRLrFtOWhJ4R4S-kmhJiuxxFe9bZZbHtTBUJEIBe8Tj_36cma9UmpnLwvS_4GOjLnh6GEYfmpA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> In my last post my friend <a href="https://www.acreativeharbor.com/">Carol from acreativeharbor.com</a> asked in the comments what favorite art journal would I recommend to purchase so I thought I'd share my favorites here. Really, much will depend on what mediums you are going to use, and whether or not you like a spiral binding. Personally I like the spiral bound journals so long as I use each page individually rather than attempting a two page spread. So, here we go:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. I love all the <a href="https://rangerink.com/collections/dina-wakley-media-journals">Dina Wakley Journals</a> but my very favorites have become - the kraft journal and the white journal. They are 6" x 6" square format journals. The kraft is made of heavy cardstock, excellent for acrylics and mixed media- but not watercolors. The white journal is made with very thick, heavy cotton rag watercolor paper. If you don't mind the textured paper it will take on any medium you throw on it!</div><div><br /></div><div>2. <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-watercolor-visual-journals/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dstrathmore%2520spiral%2520bound%2520visual%2520journals">Strathmore Watercolor Spiral Bound Visual Journal</a> 8" x 5 1/2". Made of heavy paper. Excellent for watercolors and other mediums as well. I must have about 7 of these either finished or being worked in:)</div><div><br /></div><div>3.<a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-mix-media-pads/">Canson XL Mixed Media Pad</a> 7" x 10". Spiral bound. Really good for most all mediums. I also have a handful of these ;)</div><div><br /></div><div> Hope this was helpful Carol. </div><div><br /></div><div> What are your favorites people? </div><div><br /></div><div>For <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/03/t-stands-for-springtime.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP-wABy99lvTDrOYKmlLfNSEPVRwIPwGlcKuMVfUpzIdD_jOI_HKXWqdWnUzF_LAIW9XFzWqlUTcc5ma2HkLUmK3HUeqBNPretsEIP6jqMQ-iWd-AIUs2deboDEPgYhlqEarvWrzpzs3Tg_0rqAmCxUp6a1BejwhGsKPLv6Do9mAlhj3Ee82kcnGyyYw=s2200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="2200" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP-wABy99lvTDrOYKmlLfNSEPVRwIPwGlcKuMVfUpzIdD_jOI_HKXWqdWnUzF_LAIW9XFzWqlUTcc5ma2HkLUmK3HUeqBNPretsEIP6jqMQ-iWd-AIUs2deboDEPgYhlqEarvWrzpzs3Tg_0rqAmCxUp6a1BejwhGsKPLv6Do9mAlhj3Ee82kcnGyyYw=w400-h190" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> My Mom received a container of assorted mini chocolate bottles that are each filled with assorted real alcohol and she brought them to dinner one time for us to each have one as our "after dinner" drink if you will😁. They are only 2 1/4" high. Once you bite off the solid neck of the bottle you can sip out the alcohol (of which there is very little in these tiny cavities) and finish with the remaining bite of chocolate. I remember getting these in Europe every time I went- they are very hard to come by in the US with the actual alcohol in them. Have you ever tried these or seen them? Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> And now I have a card for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-die-cut-2/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> (Add a Diecut):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgSTJnsStA_kShM96HniHOiEANHACiPMSd3AdIkjNId2Bp2Ds-b-dXDMirzsixa2gXczdVaYOR2-ID9cptHfI7jPOkj70YpH7LaUWR2jOoikJ11jONnR5x8dFCPciZwm9pnB6j8qTzZKYBMc631Krdn4tQb8j8D6K3Lv_f0wUdfpzCz2inZQiDznVGEQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1466" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgSTJnsStA_kShM96HniHOiEANHACiPMSd3AdIkjNId2Bp2Ds-b-dXDMirzsixa2gXczdVaYOR2-ID9cptHfI7jPOkj70YpH7LaUWR2jOoikJ11jONnR5x8dFCPciZwm9pnB6j8qTzZKYBMc631Krdn4tQb8j8D6K3Lv_f0wUdfpzCz2inZQiDznVGEQ=s320" width="235" /></a></div><div> </div><div> Products: small white notecard, black card stock (Recollections); Neenah Solar White #110 card stock (Simon Says Stamp); Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; Diamonds Stickles glitter glue, white embossing powder, Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger); sentiment (Papertrey Ink - mega Mixed Messages set); Floral Bunch stamp set and dies (Pink Fresh Studio).</div><div><br /></div><div> And a larger photo:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYp1rpgrwoDeRNgHoxFiVUn0odohUzZWG8gqe1hVBGeA4ofbqGdM4di8YUSEeS2-nrpuvMMW-mY83BTj35URpaICgMzfMNGx-10ULpcB06JNo4wiUSLfRp9PFYiK8bef7x0WhdkdmX0IQmP8A4I4DoTjMVd2ZS0CVfP-gM1kJqFOX0KZfezh1jximAA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1466" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYp1rpgrwoDeRNgHoxFiVUn0odohUzZWG8gqe1hVBGeA4ofbqGdM4di8YUSEeS2-nrpuvMMW-mY83BTj35URpaICgMzfMNGx-10ULpcB06JNo4wiUSLfRp9PFYiK8bef7x0WhdkdmX0IQmP8A4I4DoTjMVd2ZS0CVfP-gM1kJqFOX0KZfezh1jximAA=w470-h640" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div> Linking my art in this post also to <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/03/paint-party-friday-week-52-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>. Happy week to you. Let's keep praying for Ukraine 🙏.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;">"Above all we must realize that each of us makes a difference with our life. Each of us impacts the world around us every single day. We have a choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place – or not to bother." Jane Goodall</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-35926405469114837672022-02-28T17:06:00.001-05:002022-03-04T08:14:25.328-05:00Time Marches On<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoQHs4r08NFq-OxKBdupUi_nK7QfIgEpP-QCtP5NU2fXcq2pB0VBDqF7o1OBJ0zhMUX9l7NZ5husL_oCNVUdnH1WgGcmlU7R-6F09p5_9c--40sJ_qAgsy4k6WHmc5aAMMJgUhKHiWYhGNK0Zj169AcnFJkiBOmwb_HsQMQ0rYGtcXLcQCEOKkXisPFw=s1075" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="809" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoQHs4r08NFq-OxKBdupUi_nK7QfIgEpP-QCtP5NU2fXcq2pB0VBDqF7o1OBJ0zhMUX9l7NZ5husL_oCNVUdnH1WgGcmlU7R-6F09p5_9c--40sJ_qAgsy4k6WHmc5aAMMJgUhKHiWYhGNK0Zj169AcnFJkiBOmwb_HsQMQ0rYGtcXLcQCEOKkXisPFw=s320" width="241" /></a></div><p></p><p> March is rolling in tomorrow and I for one am so happy to be through the worst of the winter months! Yes, it is very cold here but the sun will be shining all week so I hope to see things budding. </p><p> Anyone celebrating Mardi Gras? Obviously I don't because I all but forgot about it again this year so there's no fun Mardi Gras art to share. However, I do have art projects for blog challenges.</p><p> First up today is a tag I made for <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/02/bingonumbers.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (theme is Bingo/Numbers):</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXX18g8HApV6Ga1_qFANuTsuX4_JyrMrV0Hr5KxkDrlrxsklyEroOfEVsDu4tgYZnR9ZW5Yd3TXnDmFqhWO0Eii4XNIztHKxhf8eEQsjyKl2Ez7NUUO4-K16aOHtQyhrCrLAAwAudviaufde7ArVmmbWOQMD_QO6nBU8MYIDTCyQwKE8Ss28AcHMHbBw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1477" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXX18g8HApV6Ga1_qFANuTsuX4_JyrMrV0Hr5KxkDrlrxsklyEroOfEVsDu4tgYZnR9ZW5Yd3TXnDmFqhWO0Eii4XNIztHKxhf8eEQsjyKl2Ez7NUUO4-K16aOHtQyhrCrLAAwAudviaufde7ArVmmbWOQMD_QO6nBU8MYIDTCyQwKE8Ss28AcHMHbBw=w295-h400" width="295" /></a></div> <div> Happily I remembered I had this very old unmounted Bingo card stamp I had gotten at a stamp convention years ago. Glad I held onto this one. It was stamped several times on the tag using black Archival ink. The background was done with Vintage Photo, Faded Jeans, and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide inks. I added Tim Holtz Paper Dolls and Small Talk Menus sticker along with washi tape(Recollections) and vintage rick rack.<br /><p> This journal page was created with <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/02/add-some-texture.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> in mind with the theme of "Add Some Texture", and I will also join in for the last day of the theme "What's Your Style" at <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/02/whats-your-style.html">Art Journal Journey</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif50hxnMC_Kg08VCWg5RHis3PFksg6i3TA6iUVvKHUb5R3Lp1rOfQ9WcTMt3UwpBeApVmfv4--CXQvCDbFsE9MPvIs1LP2BzbZVL7GmoIIbR7F0YU4dXLkMUgxphWSf4YL3C4IR1m2ltHtcRC28s_2b-21vd-ioU_65AQCKQfFgmVNTSqcsQNoM3FfyA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1972" data-original-width="2000" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif50hxnMC_Kg08VCWg5RHis3PFksg6i3TA6iUVvKHUb5R3Lp1rOfQ9WcTMt3UwpBeApVmfv4--CXQvCDbFsE9MPvIs1LP2BzbZVL7GmoIIbR7F0YU4dXLkMUgxphWSf4YL3C4IR1m2ltHtcRC28s_2b-21vd-ioU_65AQCKQfFgmVNTSqcsQNoM3FfyA=w640-h632" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">First some torn Dina Wakley Collage paper was glued to the top right, then modeling paste was applied to the top right using Dina Wakley Favorites stencil. After it dried I applied Dina Wakley Gloss Sprays(Night, Cheddar) with a wet brush. Tim Holtz Paper Dolls and Small Talk Menus sticker over a burlap scrap and thread.</span></div><p> Speaking of Tuesday- here is my ticket for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/02/t-stands-for-heartfelt.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> this week:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlPFDRruc8yKZtVAvnLVCf5KKWDXeLorFHIbSGEHWaf5mMUPLHldlLmtL7pzN1HNuIo8bhHLBuRzsshyOFu08Er9whG51NnWT7daYw4-n0N0hMgLDGxzTFXUGSNJZn7fmi7zJpWDmTvC_ChpFJvFiWeKBk3hwJ_Uq7XFXEM4xBv2asU4t3tDv8K9NYYg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="2000" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlPFDRruc8yKZtVAvnLVCf5KKWDXeLorFHIbSGEHWaf5mMUPLHldlLmtL7pzN1HNuIo8bhHLBuRzsshyOFu08Er9whG51NnWT7daYw4-n0N0hMgLDGxzTFXUGSNJZn7fmi7zJpWDmTvC_ChpFJvFiWeKBk3hwJ_Uq7XFXEM4xBv2asU4t3tDv8K9NYYg=w400-h314" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div> Cherry Chocolate Chip scone anyone? Coffee is my choice and I switched out my mug to a Celtic Scottish thistle mug in preparation for St. Patrick's Day 💚. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> This journal page is meant for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=26844">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (use at least one stencil):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKEPWDp6YtZopLoBmXixE5RERSJsBFcgyt-K3T7gVrwdtrJh_5kuEMu17z3BpujWc-nFmA8ES4QB2frwqRes8g1fbuh3qVLV7Dpa6zOoGXNJ3_Li_SD31Jc5BfI8IPldFUZGWhKjQ5KyiLDelCmKs_OP2POOFJfB_T8U7FZyxhIjbRh3typpT-9IIFjg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKEPWDp6YtZopLoBmXixE5RERSJsBFcgyt-K3T7gVrwdtrJh_5kuEMu17z3BpujWc-nFmA8ES4QB2frwqRes8g1fbuh3qVLV7Dpa6zOoGXNJ3_Li_SD31Jc5BfI8IPldFUZGWhKjQ5KyiLDelCmKs_OP2POOFJfB_T8U7FZyxhIjbRh3typpT-9IIFjg=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> The paper with the tissue paper leaf applied (Dina Wakley Elements set) was actually an under paper but just as I saw it with fresh eyes I saw a landscape scene, and there you have it:). I stenciled the page first using Orchid paint and the Connected Dots stencil, then I used Syrup paint through the Stacked Cubes stencil. Torn bit of Just Words Collage tissue went down next, then a scrap of Collage Collective paper. The fabric piece was a scrap sitting on my table which I stitched with the focal piece. And the quote is from Typed Ledgers papers set 1. All Dina Wakley products. </div><div><br /></div><div>And one more art journal page I recently shared on Instagram:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4Ur6uZkKTKxn-l1A-aylrvun6_GA6wHQFGcDwoE_PtguJvINHYDim1I7k2LAlcog-1Vm0rMJLif0ElCanzXGUletYi2525KbvQAJjympbbO5HBzo32s6o1avm-TpXhagcOqyMUMeLdQup-vVkykfJR-WdluFVjSogF4YSVcfcF6pW4vckcAthZn3tOQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4Ur6uZkKTKxn-l1A-aylrvun6_GA6wHQFGcDwoE_PtguJvINHYDim1I7k2LAlcog-1Vm0rMJLif0ElCanzXGUletYi2525KbvQAJjympbbO5HBzo32s6o1avm-TpXhagcOqyMUMeLdQup-vVkykfJR-WdluFVjSogF4YSVcfcF6pW4vckcAthZn3tOQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> This page is what came to mind during a very dreary, cold, rainy day along with hearing the devastating news regarding Ukraine crisis. The muted tones and words reflected my thoughts. I used all Dina Wakley products.</div><div><br /></div><div> Of course all my pages in this post could link to Art Journal Journey because mixed media collage journaling is truly my style. Thank you dear <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Bleubeard and Elizabeth</a> for a great theme!</div><div><br /></div><div> Joining along with P<a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/03/paint-party-friday-week-51-year-11.html">aint Party Friday</a> too😄. Wishing you all a fantastic week!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #38761d;">" Let there be an opening into the quiet that lies beneath the chaos, where you find the peace you did not think possible, and see what shimmers within the storm." John O'Donohue</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-69672451744032812902022-02-21T17:19:00.002-05:002022-02-25T08:30:00.286-05:00Art Journaling<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7y69jnm0Cl448PcQQg8MMFdI83Bq0yRSGzzwqPyEdVyfAv1oZwYD88SJMVe84Lqgb3jaPDzoTfyc16CF_H3wYm0wes84EdANQed33BgsYS12lWs8ke7Up-i08sLV5vbYGdKN2VsdoXaVBRMAiIYrOXK6Iff-tAT9t4iOgrz5Y_GuektFvHabF6rb_9w=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7y69jnm0Cl448PcQQg8MMFdI83Bq0yRSGzzwqPyEdVyfAv1oZwYD88SJMVe84Lqgb3jaPDzoTfyc16CF_H3wYm0wes84EdANQed33BgsYS12lWs8ke7Up-i08sLV5vbYGdKN2VsdoXaVBRMAiIYrOXK6Iff-tAT9t4iOgrz5Y_GuektFvHabF6rb_9w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> Hi all! Today (Monday) is a federal holiday in the US - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidents'_Day">Presidents Day</a>. Many have the day off , and I hope if you do you are enjoying the three day weekend. There have been lots of movies, shows, and documentaries throughout cable and streaming services about our presidents and I have caught bits and pieces of them in between doing household chores while hubby enjoyed them. And I always learn something new about our past presidents - so interesting!</p><p> Our weather continues to be erratic- very warm a day or two, and then the temperature plummets and we get heavy damaging winds and snow squalls 😵! Thankfully we personally didn't lose any power or have any damage but others weren't as lucky. I stayed home all weekend and enjoyed making art in my journals, and using new Dina Wakley paints and collage sheets in both the white square journal and the kraft one. I am truly loving the size (6" x 6") and square format!</p><p> I'll be sharing my pages with <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/02/whats-your-style.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (What's Your Style?) and <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/02/paint-party-friday-week-50-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>, and this page is also for the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=26842">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Art Journal):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2mivW6o0WkuPXSoSvPPNwWWPHlsByFsHo4a_mXvCIK-uNzJdHbY8NVBO1jJ6XQH9SxwdMW1N2oXFJv6Z2dKDBHbLfPSPCnhl38sk9rrPQ7qZWHhThb4KGv9oeLI0Vrus9oxBgv3V-E1lFVTy63BNlMxPx3wnypgkUF_j0pLQWLv0J3bNx4b260-Hx_A=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2mivW6o0WkuPXSoSvPPNwWWPHlsByFsHo4a_mXvCIK-uNzJdHbY8NVBO1jJ6XQH9SxwdMW1N2oXFJv6Z2dKDBHbLfPSPCnhl38sk9rrPQ7qZWHhThb4KGv9oeLI0Vrus9oxBgv3V-E1lFVTy63BNlMxPx3wnypgkUF_j0pLQWLv0J3bNx4b260-Hx_A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> This page was created in the Dina Wakley white journal. I used three of her newest paint colors - Tangelo, Rouge, and Orchid. The leaves and feathers are Dina's collage papers (tissue) -Elements, Just Words, and Things That Grow. I stamped the DW face (Sketched faces stamp set) using black Archival ink onto the DW plain white collage paper(tissue). I actually enjoyed fussy cutting the tissue leaves and applying them around the face/page. I finished it by adding some black and white doodles with Posca pens. Here is a larger photo:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeOX4BiJYaeiMIyDz1ShilVzijyity5SPL2AGG53ft2nM72AeXUva9JNrFoaWgZX-g_hKXzw3fCONdLChUutmHjPnc9K7YxZMkIN9pQ3N8FfRrYDX5F15spOOV1sE0HesRaGjsWMQg5dt4t8Om7921RfbGSL48K4OzKQCtF6wp5DEJ4P5JgzZzGh_QvA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeOX4BiJYaeiMIyDz1ShilVzijyity5SPL2AGG53ft2nM72AeXUva9JNrFoaWgZX-g_hKXzw3fCONdLChUutmHjPnc9K7YxZMkIN9pQ3N8FfRrYDX5F15spOOV1sE0HesRaGjsWMQg5dt4t8Om7921RfbGSL48K4OzKQCtF6wp5DEJ4P5JgzZzGh_QvA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And for another pop of vivid color, here is another page I did in the white square journal last week:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXB6gzegczi3TnIOgOWHDX9IAaGPxf4NMnhTDLOLAA2CAEPAVOONBHVe_Q3R020paVw-hK21vN7XadjeePF3SepqivBq7JzUH-gETlF5mcS9idgtfoxAjlhmU33-EDRE9EGFvFo6UoIzctjbCacqw5qzmOFxmg_xUoTxsgtoXUB9HvR_3jaNiebmbPrw=s1039" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="1039" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXB6gzegczi3TnIOgOWHDX9IAaGPxf4NMnhTDLOLAA2CAEPAVOONBHVe_Q3R020paVw-hK21vN7XadjeePF3SepqivBq7JzUH-gETlF5mcS9idgtfoxAjlhmU33-EDRE9EGFvFo6UoIzctjbCacqw5qzmOFxmg_xUoTxsgtoXUB9HvR_3jaNiebmbPrw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> Here I used DW paints and applied them to the page using a slightly wet brush with each color. Her Mantras stencil was used with black acrylic and then over that I used her new Connected Dots stencil and white acrylic paint. The flower (DW Always Flowers set) was stamped with black Archival ink. The sentiment was added digitally.</div><div><br /></div><div> And now a break so I can join in at <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/02/t-stands-for-presidents-day.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> to see what everyone there is up to this week! All you have to do to link up is share something beverage related- a photo, a drink, a piece of art. It's always fun to see how everyone interprets the challenge each week, and anyone is welcome to join in.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSJxmZmlw22VjZ87i4gYDyITXeDv2UsOSF3SSYxC7BCJtXeGnHtSjp-ZICHPnAzQnvSlxAe6xBEfceVr_GetpLXWB0iQO_qTmYax-s8T4yZBXumXWkO8iEpOj_sJSsHoWvC7xZOkc7FqEEnuTDxUrvQ9hx2NdfWMSuncnZv8sa5b5d-NFxZXtwKk_Qqw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSJxmZmlw22VjZ87i4gYDyITXeDv2UsOSF3SSYxC7BCJtXeGnHtSjp-ZICHPnAzQnvSlxAe6xBEfceVr_GetpLXWB0iQO_qTmYax-s8T4yZBXumXWkO8iEpOj_sJSsHoWvC7xZOkc7FqEEnuTDxUrvQ9hx2NdfWMSuncnZv8sa5b5d-NFxZXtwKk_Qqw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> After making a meatloaf the other week (purely out of love for our son's birthday) I was craving plant based food. I did make vegan "crab" cakes which I had completely forgotten to take a photo of. Now, despite the fact that the consistency wasn't exactly like lump crabmeat, hubby and I both deemed them to be a very tasty seafood-like substitute and I will definitely make them again! Here I had a mushroom and lentil veggie burger for lunch along with a cup of Stash decafe green tea. Perfect on a cold day. Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div> One more journal page I recently did in the white square journal:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVhPO0zyOyX_TfOlj9lFZ3Nl8ovk5o7pJGEzfslFBUJPZwKtfJQuwRnA86CEoMICisW7-Po1kYgPOU9nkjr-I0uBAQRIwnvjqDdYBIjnwM288nnRCGEJbhzUaxO3X9rr0qrpCigc-j3ZA3D8NGNArErbbqypJnKduv89amaWYVaetfh1V_vNUaGJt2LQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVhPO0zyOyX_TfOlj9lFZ3Nl8ovk5o7pJGEzfslFBUJPZwKtfJQuwRnA86CEoMICisW7-Po1kYgPOU9nkjr-I0uBAQRIwnvjqDdYBIjnwM288nnRCGEJbhzUaxO3X9rr0qrpCigc-j3ZA3D8NGNArErbbqypJnKduv89amaWYVaetfh1V_vNUaGJt2LQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> Dina Wakley paints, stencil, and collage paper. Tim Holtz paper Dolls, Transparent Wings, and Small Talk Menus sticker. I am happily using my supplies without worry about running out of anything anytime soon😁.</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for popping in. Wishing you happy signs of Spring in your week ahead!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #351c75;">"The creative process includes exploring, experimenting, messing around with materials, being playful, entering into the unknown." Natalie Rogers</span><br /><p><br /></p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-9383589113319646372022-02-14T19:21:00.002-05:002022-02-18T09:04:34.886-05:00Art And Fashion Part 2<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKw-U4Yn4sigVDkcmoJzHXMQ3nqlna8rGYylSbBObvd-a-Ad3CW3ybyfCxqjs3nVLgsVyTFj9w5qrfvYC4KC_fAez38DWG__1c4DTfOb-0FY0HGvEjiGijAkXeqhtUdzH8fCwUucWKVIKGgPncyOQCXiP8-vzBSPTpyZXP_52w8TeK7U0FX9XtdU9Jeg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="2000" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKw-U4Yn4sigVDkcmoJzHXMQ3nqlna8rGYylSbBObvd-a-Ad3CW3ybyfCxqjs3nVLgsVyTFj9w5qrfvYC4KC_fAez38DWG__1c4DTfOb-0FY0HGvEjiGijAkXeqhtUdzH8fCwUucWKVIKGgPncyOQCXiP8-vzBSPTpyZXP_52w8TeK7U0FX9XtdU9Jeg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> Today (Monday) is Valentine's Day so I wish you all lots of love. These are some of the cards and decorated envies I made for this year. Joining in with <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/02/all-loved-up.html">Try It On Tuesday </a>(All Loved Up).</p><p> It's not only Valentine's day but it is our son Todd's birthday as well so we had him, Kyra , and my Mom for dinner yesterday. The Super bowl was on for a bit in the background, but, meh- not so into it. After they left, hubby and I watched the Olympics figure skating 👍.</p><p>Todd's dinner is my ticket for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/02/t-stands-for-altered-playing-cards.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> this week:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2GZKfskSRq5FHP4mTuNwz6Pw0FdpfwPLB9VZSqw6BRSE9a_SzTvDDgOuVRFJc9RuNZ_-4aABggQLNcS4ydtag08d-qfPrepvNGkwZodUkZEvM3joqq3QToxDz7QrsEontRw8ni3teVCbL4jUuq_jNZWed3X_FQezUNa9VmILQoXrAl9Rpbb1gpjbxhA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2GZKfskSRq5FHP4mTuNwz6Pw0FdpfwPLB9VZSqw6BRSE9a_SzTvDDgOuVRFJc9RuNZ_-4aABggQLNcS4ydtag08d-qfPrepvNGkwZodUkZEvM3joqq3QToxDz7QrsEontRw8ni3teVCbL4jUuq_jNZWed3X_FQezUNa9VmILQoXrAl9Rpbb1gpjbxhA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Tg70nBhruftSCeqdMvjrdrRiyL-SduABd78xrjST1ruFFLeAcPUmzJhzIqDT4dVnnmIE6vVMB5K7RI2AFN9yDt_V6tUniLriCoOPq6z4yHxmYG3XsV3ruNvVfvTtbSSsb-23ANXjyGHNckSJZDknRndDMTBd6uPlVo4fJReN2lcKZMYiSSuUp6lnaQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1626" data-original-width="2000" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Tg70nBhruftSCeqdMvjrdrRiyL-SduABd78xrjST1ruFFLeAcPUmzJhzIqDT4dVnnmIE6vVMB5K7RI2AFN9yDt_V6tUniLriCoOPq6z4yHxmYG3XsV3ruNvVfvTtbSSsb-23ANXjyGHNckSJZDknRndDMTBd6uPlVo4fJReN2lcKZMYiSSuUp6lnaQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> His dinner choice- meatloaf (yes, with real grass fed organic hamburger cuz I wasn't allowed to do plant based meatloaf!), mashed potatoes, baby carrots, dinner rolls, and then dark chocolate cake with icing for dessert. You can see there was water, wine and/or beer for our beverages, and also notice how he just loves allowing me to take photos of him😆.</div><div><br /></div><div> I have one last group of photos to share from the Katharine Hepburn exhibit (Part one is in my previous post). 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There were also framed stills from the filming but no costumes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioSxtvnO4aD7B1xpMGHdQzw7Ieiab67Z2KDswYE9PfAgmWZj2uxUC3I9W61lxSByJ4g-j4Z3_tPHnYMSOkhyadvmzyyNftSCwLpvHovSG7iYc7HWfpOewz0xK2nM2qqNWUEUOoUWCvS1ZzWTmTsV3_qXWzvb2F7UWzNQFdEWb2ZIgtpsufjJrGDdf6BA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioSxtvnO4aD7B1xpMGHdQzw7Ieiab67Z2KDswYE9PfAgmWZj2uxUC3I9W61lxSByJ4g-j4Z3_tPHnYMSOkhyadvmzyyNftSCwLpvHovSG7iYc7HWfpOewz0xK2nM2qqNWUEUOoUWCvS1ZzWTmTsV3_qXWzvb2F7UWzNQFdEWb2ZIgtpsufjJrGDdf6BA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>A self portrait Kate did of herself as Coco Chanel from the Broadway play. Watercolors on paper-1970</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS_fz26JDEiu1a-10aspr8-TkWSnbAChMtK9VkfMAF568PKXcwmCpq5GijqYGd88tOlZc-QXA3bkK8G6S5OG4ff4S0yNNg9TidvMS1opmQ6NxaJfWuCPejD6Gxu0DSg4_mA2sPqy_Ud6fBa1JWlTy0zwk8D6xihll1LTp17ln09Zn7wdtQzsVDEHq4ng=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS_fz26JDEiu1a-10aspr8-TkWSnbAChMtK9VkfMAF568PKXcwmCpq5GijqYGd88tOlZc-QXA3bkK8G6S5OG4ff4S0yNNg9TidvMS1opmQ6NxaJfWuCPejD6Gxu0DSg4_mA2sPqy_Ud6fBa1JWlTy0zwk8D6xihll1LTp17ln09Zn7wdtQzsVDEHq4ng=w400-h283" width="400" /></a></div> <div>There were many framed stills and costume sketches from her movies and plays sprinkled around the exhibit walls.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJg6DnnLSYYigAO1u0k6XjVucaKtFwtHu97wLjZhBgtwam1oVoviSLpbwgX7bUF3RBeNfXbUxCspLHrg2tYp4A4mnaP7eDGp0bz1v6WHXFu5nQ_0elayPRX90n_OqnUZuq7lLK_j9qaBBB9hGb1Nfxi1GJGDW9ukHAA_r0i0KWrCiJHXZtbCJCxGatpA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJg6DnnLSYYigAO1u0k6XjVucaKtFwtHu97wLjZhBgtwam1oVoviSLpbwgX7bUF3RBeNfXbUxCspLHrg2tYp4A4mnaP7eDGp0bz1v6WHXFu5nQ_0elayPRX90n_OqnUZuq7lLK_j9qaBBB9hGb1Nfxi1GJGDW9ukHAA_r0i0KWrCiJHXZtbCJCxGatpA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div> <div> Costumes from A Delicate Balance</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCc-VjYccRzd2gj0QXiTotZZVsWC4uNgeZjqehgz2HOzJ5I-MUhub3-7jleof6AcqKP4tOtyqY62dqaEFzwf-SykhG73riTEArIj5em_ExzxGj76gfWSFwKhkPXUexGdveS3rdLoShc35UdoxvXoMeNqdfgB6T_4VJsv4bb0N01Bxi0YyTdSEkddjKrg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1230" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCc-VjYccRzd2gj0QXiTotZZVsWC4uNgeZjqehgz2HOzJ5I-MUhub3-7jleof6AcqKP4tOtyqY62dqaEFzwf-SykhG73riTEArIj5em_ExzxGj76gfWSFwKhkPXUexGdveS3rdLoShc35UdoxvXoMeNqdfgB6T_4VJsv4bb0N01Bxi0YyTdSEkddjKrg=w394-h640" width="394" /></a></div><br /><div> Another movie I love! The quick witted, sharp, and cutting banter between her character and Peter O'Toole's is priceless😄</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNGsN1AyrlY9w6vvnMD_-VKumGjs3JC2YAn45q6s-CG59p9HE3cGhQZym_4IwQZeqeqW97pQ9LhrEmxrnNGkGS8PpKBexHWc2K0mGD6nSUUIZVnzqFFn4AsEdTtnhnUeyalch2n0-NJeeCBa6FjR6remLPmTHWkMgVbOQXycuP_Bhtc6NeKujefartsw=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1100" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNGsN1AyrlY9w6vvnMD_-VKumGjs3JC2YAn45q6s-CG59p9HE3cGhQZym_4IwQZeqeqW97pQ9LhrEmxrnNGkGS8PpKBexHWc2K0mGD6nSUUIZVnzqFFn4AsEdTtnhnUeyalch2n0-NJeeCBa6FjR6remLPmTHWkMgVbOQXycuP_Bhtc6NeKujefartsw=s320" width="141" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlXsvkROHMXoSsqHzOZg_IYkYKrQqM4faN7Nj65feHy0a9vyCTR0qwAiHZpX8-p6nPaDJFgYpttxZauClyPjS_CYI3ulneTNhkFK0jXNiv6vMPu8pzvg9RpFg85gozIdLzrRc9JhI2SUm-teds-hoxZMp6f0wSB8isIV6LoTe611dTXmqV170iO5PAdw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlXsvkROHMXoSsqHzOZg_IYkYKrQqM4faN7Nj65feHy0a9vyCTR0qwAiHZpX8-p6nPaDJFgYpttxZauClyPjS_CYI3ulneTNhkFK0jXNiv6vMPu8pzvg9RpFg85gozIdLzrRc9JhI2SUm-teds-hoxZMp6f0wSB8isIV6LoTe611dTXmqV170iO5PAdw=s320" width="269" /></a></div><br /><div> One of the dresses and a movie still from The Little Minister 1934. There are quite a few more photos from the exhibit but this will be all I'm posting. You're welcome😉</div><div><br /></div><div>I found these two old journal pages:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaFfzYZ4_yLCoExPOibEa32XRzms5Te8klR-JHBRFEBUMRRRGuG6ws_tGDSP7Yx6selH7G-mxeD9TUjqLoxFY8EG1B3bkyCxxs6AbQHyCpktveR25_ekpIx3zFVnpODMpUyjuS9CfTkwPAE240jsZINaYSC5vFZ9AEto0H7FBCdf0WpMPtIlVWurh-Fw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaFfzYZ4_yLCoExPOibEa32XRzms5Te8klR-JHBRFEBUMRRRGuG6ws_tGDSP7Yx6selH7G-mxeD9TUjqLoxFY8EG1B3bkyCxxs6AbQHyCpktveR25_ekpIx3zFVnpODMpUyjuS9CfTkwPAE240jsZINaYSC5vFZ9AEto0H7FBCdf0WpMPtIlVWurh-Fw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif2dP31T6eLvIwNc_OKo-U1fJcQK1xdEAztPXMzQ7jXF6vMloyJSiovYjfXDglS_D4D27pwXWE8bz8LXS4nwnfqrDX9lmWg_6XNMSivwRKcRzWQgU123lLRX0rlovgHyyprD3CDr9FLHp9xQtH0V5I9GkSPoALkaWMgKL9NtETYcA-aSgSm9lvD9JRLw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2000" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif2dP31T6eLvIwNc_OKo-U1fJcQK1xdEAztPXMzQ7jXF6vMloyJSiovYjfXDglS_D4D27pwXWE8bz8LXS4nwnfqrDX9lmWg_6XNMSivwRKcRzWQgU123lLRX0rlovgHyyprD3CDr9FLHp9xQtH0V5I9GkSPoALkaWMgKL9NtETYcA-aSgSm9lvD9JRLw=w640-h432" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> The complete set of special edition stamps I bought are framed and hanging in my art room. So as you can see, to have the opportunity to visit this exhibit was truly a memorable experience of a lifetime which I will never forget. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/okey-doke">Okey doke</a>, on to new art! I have this for <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2022/02/king-queen-or-both.html">Tag Tuesday</a> (King, Queen, or Both):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTfnejknc7635w_WagFm1uQ3tl-tmbpAxFSEYwcj-J9frmf25zRLPjb3npNLOEqcxlCbVKmalBRfscSeNj-mG7pxDl2pdAFOd6e4W9-eWNIhTpcyS0wm7JV_E_Q-8C2T8pCd-etReXUQRhj_24jls8obKkGTxtkxA4QekbWdnw2HbNfbZWccO7_rrk4w=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1006" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTfnejknc7635w_WagFm1uQ3tl-tmbpAxFSEYwcj-J9frmf25zRLPjb3npNLOEqcxlCbVKmalBRfscSeNj-mG7pxDl2pdAFOd6e4W9-eWNIhTpcyS0wm7JV_E_Q-8C2T8pCd-etReXUQRhj_24jls8obKkGTxtkxA4QekbWdnw2HbNfbZWccO7_rrk4w=w322-h640" width="322" /></a></div><br /><div>A journal page for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/02/whats-your-style.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (What's Your Style?), and <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/02/paint-party-friday-week-49-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL7r2SLDeL4w2m_VwgN1inKLObdnMSiArzvGZEzv6DIhg8o4AVhonqjiDiHaoCSJBMVaUXyvy23bx5T9oCKwtTKhAvoRkULNlIHRdBeq8YdnQR7Y1Mmou2ml9XcyDWboD0Tv9piIiKiQEZZKYQR4l6RGl7xQX6TlrJ0qZe9uUwEPVyjU8Ewy3BsfUt7g=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL7r2SLDeL4w2m_VwgN1inKLObdnMSiArzvGZEzv6DIhg8o4AVhonqjiDiHaoCSJBMVaUXyvy23bx5T9oCKwtTKhAvoRkULNlIHRdBeq8YdnQR7Y1Mmou2ml9XcyDWboD0Tv9piIiKiQEZZKYQR4l6RGl7xQX6TlrJ0qZe9uUwEPVyjU8Ewy3BsfUt7g=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> Definitely my favorite style of art journaling is messy mixed media:). </div><div> </div><div> Wishing you happy days ahead!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;">"I have many regrets, and I'm sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret if you have any sense, and if you don't regret them, maybe you're stupid." Katharine Hepburn</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-32001648962464057732022-02-07T18:10:00.001-05:002022-02-11T08:53:03.637-05:00Art And Fashion<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDHhZx-TACRKQBcGXPTqXSjOYWKkSdPo-uOxEUJjjdfZJfCHqlpVdQrHxgTerisdq4elGBn_Wl1YMLg84t9KrmVc7DqtqMOefcohcD3LLr-RPlrnF_CYiGGcsf-0A8VneYrI7PAs9yCgZl0XF_yLufyF4I9GxRkpa4B738HiKWWa-LLtdDwSqjTngoSw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDHhZx-TACRKQBcGXPTqXSjOYWKkSdPo-uOxEUJjjdfZJfCHqlpVdQrHxgTerisdq4elGBn_Wl1YMLg84t9KrmVc7DqtqMOefcohcD3LLr-RPlrnF_CYiGGcsf-0A8VneYrI7PAs9yCgZl0XF_yLufyF4I9GxRkpa4B738HiKWWa-LLtdDwSqjTngoSw=s320" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hi Peeps! Going to immediately begin by joining the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=26838">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a> (Love is in the Air), and the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-with-love-2/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> (With Love) with my cards. These cards would suit many occasions depending on the card stocks or papers you choose, and it's why I love this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-MINI-HEARTS-PARTY-Wafer-Die-sssd112292-Love-You-sssd112292">Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Party wafer die</a> I recently ordered!! The die cuts out all the hearts which you can keep to use too- and I added one in red to each of the cards just for a bit of added interest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Warning you now that this is a photo laden post as next up is a series of photos from the special Katharine Hepburn exhibit hubby and I visited at the <a href="https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/">Reading Public Museum</a> a few months back. Not interested in her or her movie costumes, then feel free to scroll down for a bit more art near the end 😀. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> For <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/02/t-stands-for-tea-leaves.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> I am beginning with my coffee while editing photos at my computer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR1paWXddEzoy0qj-YAfb1ga2VN_4hP7MsC2jxhiASpdhRKEiE8ZUWb64CkvIk9vOBdORYI2Q161MaBgz1pWkDBe4MQjOOHnL6RDZiwPXIB5FA_XRgwnBllG5ieIvU61LMf0z2AUNihTKQpRw-Xds4WxjZNDnW5xZHfNh9eo3tuHhwArLpt9k51hPYZQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR1paWXddEzoy0qj-YAfb1ga2VN_4hP7MsC2jxhiASpdhRKEiE8ZUWb64CkvIk9vOBdORYI2Q161MaBgz1pWkDBe4MQjOOHnL6RDZiwPXIB5FA_XRgwnBllG5ieIvU61LMf0z2AUNihTKQpRw-Xds4WxjZNDnW5xZHfNh9eo3tuHhwArLpt9k51hPYZQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p> Grab your cuppa and enjoy part one of the exhibit! I especially chose costumes from some of the movies <a href="https://fat-emma.blogspot.com/">Erika</a>, <a href="https://kateyetter.com/">Kate</a>, and<a href="http://scrappingcavewoman.blogspot.com/"> Lisca</a> mentioned as some favorites. This is the entrance to the exhibit:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD5EMxBP-7JrT2IJqKmQN44K7GfalMs6DtlkKsNNKqufpTDD-z2g9EnTZSTEVdVguBwNszBb59z97b9a3IplP6diemeAaYBN1PWGqGZ-cyYYroUUzl33g4-2HcCgbXAJmCU5AVCYYRzUJXZN6OJ4avBlh_xqeZk4gAD1K_7-uXP-WfMIxCjg69MtpLrA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD5EMxBP-7JrT2IJqKmQN44K7GfalMs6DtlkKsNNKqufpTDD-z2g9EnTZSTEVdVguBwNszBb59z97b9a3IplP6diemeAaYBN1PWGqGZ-cyYYroUUzl33g4-2HcCgbXAJmCU5AVCYYRzUJXZN6OJ4avBlh_xqeZk4gAD1K_7-uXP-WfMIxCjg69MtpLrA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> As soon as I walked in the tears started flowing. I have loved Katharine Hepburn and her movies for as long as I can remember, and to actually get to see so many of her costumes, photos, etc. in person completely overwhelmed me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxwQTRMoWhg5fN3_4v7IGsTG9f-EZumblxpPafCjK-Ayjm6omefafMm2BE8_WxvC5W2R1iaZcypSS2yBUhuSQFc8HTAQ3_4xe07nrnkBTLtxja92_CO8Tdpom1R-HAH5ppkG0puG7l04OJ691hIE2IMaekLzXO_jqbjnxUevdywQI_IPL_5spXs3_lBw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1948" data-original-width="2000" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxwQTRMoWhg5fN3_4v7IGsTG9f-EZumblxpPafCjK-Ayjm6omefafMm2BE8_WxvC5W2R1iaZcypSS2yBUhuSQFc8HTAQ3_4xe07nrnkBTLtxja92_CO8Tdpom1R-HAH5ppkG0puG7l04OJ691hIE2IMaekLzXO_jqbjnxUevdywQI_IPL_5spXs3_lBw=w640-h624" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> I'm hoping if you can't read this you can click to enlarge further.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thankfully we had the exhibit rooms all to ourselves for the first hour and a half! To the immediate right of me is this dress from one of my very favorite movies - Stage Door:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9vMLPlZX_jSaVwSObc-MF2o-n2_T04X0Th78eeyuLojzNeGV9Vpz2GZmcPsR3YgZIbdWz9LBFWeSp1KRA3Mg1sMycz20SiYTglDuB7izPZ6VtLpccN27OCGNSSRzzQENhCLTOB82mhGWNVKqW37sPBPuc0zR6DolD4P-Lu4LSJEFGEvDwJn2SP1kiIQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="793" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9vMLPlZX_jSaVwSObc-MF2o-n2_T04X0Th78eeyuLojzNeGV9Vpz2GZmcPsR3YgZIbdWz9LBFWeSp1KRA3Mg1sMycz20SiYTglDuB7izPZ6VtLpccN27OCGNSSRzzQENhCLTOB82mhGWNVKqW37sPBPuc0zR6DolD4P-Lu4LSJEFGEvDwJn2SP1kiIQ=w159-h400" width="159" /></a></div><br /><div> Guess Who's Coming To Dinner:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6Eo3vS8u0ywx3RkD6Zfh7f887eX6PieTATVnKDcrL88jPqBEcnPNacRyhYpYRhU7SVgNgiJpBDBC7ngawnGlphb2TOLK2Dx-Ae0RbxG7hRtmFDuS5IBcVGUEEHlZ5fAYH8Pm1L5C2qfTrGl8RFDUo4IJW02ecqjompneqEaTuN4CR1tpuC0epu56aLg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1276" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6Eo3vS8u0ywx3RkD6Zfh7f887eX6PieTATVnKDcrL88jPqBEcnPNacRyhYpYRhU7SVgNgiJpBDBC7ngawnGlphb2TOLK2Dx-Ae0RbxG7hRtmFDuS5IBcVGUEEHlZ5fAYH8Pm1L5C2qfTrGl8RFDUo4IJW02ecqjompneqEaTuN4CR1tpuC0epu56aLg=w408-h640" width="408" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The African Queen:<br /><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_bFPM0AiLmAljZ_sQdXrdnYnlAtUtHhwPGqFmufNgwQGbEGTd6crSDP0RWj-fuIr1Dea1zKNdiFv7ZE3_61TibpN2RGubkeZXvjdSL4v1jY5GGIa931vjhP2zeEo-hRnfFq89WDX1n4_5c6B7BOQp00JKJvqT8-EHo03y5mTn_HH7o7mVk85Wi3NEEQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_bFPM0AiLmAljZ_sQdXrdnYnlAtUtHhwPGqFmufNgwQGbEGTd6crSDP0RWj-fuIr1Dea1zKNdiFv7ZE3_61TibpN2RGubkeZXvjdSL4v1jY5GGIa931vjhP2zeEo-hRnfFq89WDX1n4_5c6B7BOQp00JKJvqT8-EHo03y5mTn_HH7o7mVk85Wi3NEEQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0eeJZhPqogtbHjYWMzMVzBJXtcMJ8Y7Ms3HdR1DeMku-snzSMVU0VY_lkjm0PIL05VL3ayFd3MEP3-TKf3wfDYgTMQXeF8xDcu34jCBTlQkcpaLuIz2YgeGRcKqhJi3wtdDmzcWFjLMkdVZm__iSlaQ0uxHNQNONT7BCq67m0V6FI2Co3v5-f9EFdZw=s1865" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="1583" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0eeJZhPqogtbHjYWMzMVzBJXtcMJ8Y7Ms3HdR1DeMku-snzSMVU0VY_lkjm0PIL05VL3ayFd3MEP3-TKf3wfDYgTMQXeF8xDcu34jCBTlQkcpaLuIz2YgeGRcKqhJi3wtdDmzcWFjLMkdVZm__iSlaQ0uxHNQNONT7BCq67m0V6FI2Co3v5-f9EFdZw=w340-h400" width="340" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTwLmG2ZFRXGc4J48D7sNlZqu76dwV-9NCJDAET5K3aEgewLsBlDy-QZW73RiPAMmlowa1TTohvek-bB9JAYpgZcyt3RXkQoDSmtUIUNQUmc6VmdVZE3YYnXQXNT-l0zsXG6qJgQGmpk9WvoUnvNvnSvBnTOgzspnlquxoK-g9eG52fREnXcBKZugDmQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTwLmG2ZFRXGc4J48D7sNlZqu76dwV-9NCJDAET5K3aEgewLsBlDy-QZW73RiPAMmlowa1TTohvek-bB9JAYpgZcyt3RXkQoDSmtUIUNQUmc6VmdVZE3YYnXQXNT-l0zsXG6qJgQGmpk9WvoUnvNvnSvBnTOgzspnlquxoK-g9eG52fREnXcBKZugDmQ=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div> As you can see on the description, sometimes similar attire was used when the original from the film wasn't available, and sometimes if the film had also been a stage production those outfits were displayed. If Katharine really liked any of the clothing made for the films she would personally have replicates made for her own personal use.</div><div><br /></div><div> And just look at this stunning gown from Adam's Rib:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0RpfMnlELfVRaDzXRpt5vJUQ4J3_Kt8gVZ6aM-4tjPform0R7KCBOjJ5KHaWxVMlag0T3NtZA4qqo1La2lBDei0AtrQKJ_TdIF_ZVACZZTIA30FjkFL6JZ1gMgt4wkrhdEadsL8SIgTuwViKsJMFzMN15HCYd2S1cr7Hk7it5JHjGsS_NN53YNGft8A=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1654" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0RpfMnlELfVRaDzXRpt5vJUQ4J3_Kt8gVZ6aM-4tjPform0R7KCBOjJ5KHaWxVMlag0T3NtZA4qqo1La2lBDei0AtrQKJ_TdIF_ZVACZZTIA30FjkFL6JZ1gMgt4wkrhdEadsL8SIgTuwViKsJMFzMN15HCYd2S1cr7Hk7it5JHjGsS_NN53YNGft8A=w331-h400" width="331" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5j_MP9zwt3iEgNs5_V9gP7YsDSlK96aYgUGosTsaf5fiuPkndHu02myM3UMJhRs3Eht8lHpo6KYoHHpnLQVU5MPouNtKM72ASwvD4kj0eZIk-CFLBwp0MzWDq2xhSBc-QGeFK2mTkTJXdIAE9_kcBuDDnZ4-l89wqfW-W1_p0ClqZ5xzot1bLipNylw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5j_MP9zwt3iEgNs5_V9gP7YsDSlK96aYgUGosTsaf5fiuPkndHu02myM3UMJhRs3Eht8lHpo6KYoHHpnLQVU5MPouNtKM72ASwvD4kj0eZIk-CFLBwp0MzWDq2xhSBc-QGeFK2mTkTJXdIAE9_kcBuDDnZ4-l89wqfW-W1_p0ClqZ5xzot1bLipNylw=w254-h640" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNCp-D1eVfZASysKdQvmpzKzCV0vaFPHgDikV15p685XKUqtselWjCj2Ah7X-QdGEi7vG0i98ioxsBRu3INf-mXEDccLVW60FM9_k8cnYuVNHgvCKLwLbh8q1kg4qgYRUMcN2BV2lWlNXDFAmWfl7RExrN0CFch6m_pF0O9xAo4ojNJMBHX0soj1MYSg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="940" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNCp-D1eVfZASysKdQvmpzKzCV0vaFPHgDikV15p685XKUqtselWjCj2Ah7X-QdGEi7vG0i98ioxsBRu3INf-mXEDccLVW60FM9_k8cnYuVNHgvCKLwLbh8q1kg4qgYRUMcN2BV2lWlNXDFAmWfl7RExrN0CFch6m_pF0O9xAo4ojNJMBHX0soj1MYSg=w300-h640" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div> OMG look at that teeny tiny waistline 😲!! She had a 20" waist!!! In my next post I'll share one more group of photos. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJA_8k3Ch7o1fU_ZdkIHJnnA2YiCIL__sC3FXg2nkHlD3z1IqRQiqJloOkrIba5m0whsZ-rg53DUwRkUvrsTB0vRI7V4slwgqijyeRIAy6Enod0sRO8pqTGAJL13NjDbAKZ4nij7Gu1Rg0qmofl-l0PtRT-CGiSLVmtxvJdR4xCX0Yo9n7A8nbLJlZ9Q=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJA_8k3Ch7o1fU_ZdkIHJnnA2YiCIL__sC3FXg2nkHlD3z1IqRQiqJloOkrIba5m0whsZ-rg53DUwRkUvrsTB0vRI7V4slwgqijyeRIAy6Enod0sRO8pqTGAJL13NjDbAKZ4nij7Gu1Rg0qmofl-l0PtRT-CGiSLVmtxvJdR4xCX0Yo9n7A8nbLJlZ9Q=w303-h400" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnLVT_Bh0Qr62Pe2GrGX5az_QeZaySF09U2yHEWKSev-TWWh5bY39GwdxQkmz5RKJsVcfVvFwpsIGQzRiMlOLBLByLsFSP285rrUuh_TxGvZ2OrMuthFFL0ZglcIOdK5ht552cfh6rCzNhqEGpvLrttek9_aN_bOECLf5vmbNXhKOwpfO9uXIt18dubQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnLVT_Bh0Qr62Pe2GrGX5az_QeZaySF09U2yHEWKSev-TWWh5bY39GwdxQkmz5RKJsVcfVvFwpsIGQzRiMlOLBLByLsFSP285rrUuh_TxGvZ2OrMuthFFL0ZglcIOdK5ht552cfh6rCzNhqEGpvLrttek9_aN_bOECLf5vmbNXhKOwpfO9uXIt18dubQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div> </div><div>This is one of many Katharine Hepburn books I own. A very thorough compilation of all her movies along with several pages of photos of each movie as well. This was purchased at a thrift store hence the tattered cover sleeve. I am enjoying rereading it and hubby is also enjoying it for the first time. I chose this page because Alice Adams is my very favorite movie of all of hers. I cry every time I see it ( I think it's because I so much related to her character in this movie).</div><div><br /></div><div> And finally- for <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/02/whats-your-style.html">Art Journal Journey </a>(What's Your Style), and <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/02/paint-party-friday-week-48-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijcbr7HX8smtlbmL7HQ_cMqmi37P2ir_-f6RY23cruDjKbIxVw_MF21L8lvYk24zdujE_mJfZTEsqJmohNwSakM2kzi32Ls_ZnneztrjbhojionX75D9tVdyBx5p0quyvUJiR0DwTVyOabFnGQK1MvnjTLwEsvBpZo7B4Ce7WueIm9OTv7f4Bpng4KDQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1951" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijcbr7HX8smtlbmL7HQ_cMqmi37P2ir_-f6RY23cruDjKbIxVw_MF21L8lvYk24zdujE_mJfZTEsqJmohNwSakM2kzi32Ls_ZnneztrjbhojionX75D9tVdyBx5p0quyvUJiR0DwTVyOabFnGQK1MvnjTLwEsvBpZo7B4Ce7WueIm9OTv7f4Bpng4KDQ=w624-h640" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> Playing with some of the new Dina Wakley products ! My style is mostly mixed media, collage (new and vintage), colorful, and abstract. There is just something about putting down vibrant colors of paint and splatters!</div><div><br /></div><div> Whew, I need another cup of coffee after this posting.</div><div> Sunday we are having our son Todd's birthday dinner since his birthday is next Monday - Valentine's Day. Do you celebrate this holiday? Have a super week and weekend everyone, and thanks so much for stopping by🙋</div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: red;">" If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased." Katharine Hepburn</span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-79219313509644072502022-01-31T17:33:00.001-05:002022-02-04T09:35:59.075-05:00Getting Through Winter<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-6chwv1SrAwySQZPBWk7UwVxQ0nIUYFOfrKMBuNYUljzE82ZTGXwoYB64AJh6mDROi5mQc_qORicpst31k7ollJ-ARNARgenrOlcqFhjDHACBvOoiCukNfNEbsDGwgLedULFGZP4dPd683F3drtmHbvW951glRcPj_mF1vFmlBqDkVHiouHJcpEz1NA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-6chwv1SrAwySQZPBWk7UwVxQ0nIUYFOfrKMBuNYUljzE82ZTGXwoYB64AJh6mDROi5mQc_qORicpst31k7ollJ-ARNARgenrOlcqFhjDHACBvOoiCukNfNEbsDGwgLedULFGZP4dPd683F3drtmHbvW951glRcPj_mF1vFmlBqDkVHiouHJcpEz1NA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> There were lots of snowstorms not only here in the US but also places in Europe, so I do hope you all fared OK and didn't lose power. We lucked out again and got just two inches of snow but I know that the NE coast from below Delaware and up through New England got hammered 😞! We must keep reminding ourselves that this too shall pass and spring is coming. We got through January, right?</p><p> I've had lots to keep me busy and inspired in the art room. My new goodies from <a href="https://www.joggles.com/">Joggles</a> arrived!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyx56a5jP32173l4WwXXyXncQsEYyeob8OViNsB4yJPWdchzcfWVsziDP-X5caSiHBocFe2jCzxNZ6cSciv3s-hPirw09KV9oFVDAjpc0WC7dEAZjXO9sMbL_tx9T6ZkztP98b_3J3pBIFX4ee_Ks0zVzOY-UABDNZ8lT_UOhUb4UYJRYI748-50mXKA=s2062" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2062" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyx56a5jP32173l4WwXXyXncQsEYyeob8OViNsB4yJPWdchzcfWVsziDP-X5caSiHBocFe2jCzxNZ6cSciv3s-hPirw09KV9oFVDAjpc0WC7dEAZjXO9sMbL_tx9T6ZkztP98b_3J3pBIFX4ee_Ks0zVzOY-UABDNZ8lT_UOhUb4UYJRYI748-50mXKA=w388-h400" width="388" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I used a GC given to me for Christmas and ordered from the new Dina Wakley release (the white journal is the only older product). I just can't get enough of her things!! My DW kraft journal is almost filled but unfortunately they were sold out at Joggles. I opted to try the white journal because I find I am loving this square format 6" x 6" size. The pages are very heavy cotton rag watercolor papers and will stand up to anything I throw at them😁.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRrRQ8K1KiHcv9mnNSbtA6zbvyUzeEufduz1OcaL0TLsKpPpY13pxwUS0Q-fdVhIeKPVZzWpRxkFAccEbzK75NkDC8QbvqNap5ARsAp4be3PLGRNfkIGH06yR9Pa9nWFeW8hP9ELUXqmArdNxKmyaSiyAh9kuUJ1kK3AE1jg7CQvjdVsrqq6R9NpuXnQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRrRQ8K1KiHcv9mnNSbtA6zbvyUzeEufduz1OcaL0TLsKpPpY13pxwUS0Q-fdVhIeKPVZzWpRxkFAccEbzK75NkDC8QbvqNap5ARsAp4be3PLGRNfkIGH06yR9Pa9nWFeW8hP9ELUXqmArdNxKmyaSiyAh9kuUJ1kK3AE1jg7CQvjdVsrqq6R9NpuXnQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> This is the first page I did in the new journal using mostly the new supplies. I used a paint over technique on the Church Doodles face stamp as taught by Dina on FB. Her "Art of Dina Wakley" page has tons of free art videos and demos, and in honor of her newest release she shared a video a day for the week:) Art classes (both free and purchased) are THE only reason I go on FB.</div><div><br /></div><div>And now another kind of art break before going on to another journal page. Back in November my hubby and I went for the first time to the <a href="https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/">Reading Public Museum</a> (less than an hour's drive from us) to see a special exhibit of Katharine Hepburn's clothing from her stage and film career. She has been my #1 favorite actress for as long as I can remember and this exhibit literally brought me to tears. I'll share some of the too many photos we took in next week's post. </div><div> For now I have this painting from the museum to share for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/01/t-stands-for-chinese-new-year.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwmWgOuVrITvo9_t1v6CuZSpaNmLrifE2pzQ_a7vcQIQ0eOwPOHUd5bvsiID7XYqm9BccWtxIu2Y-N89ZZbQhZPOrkGZIGhqAKxY0iY92FM2DQJVme-XrfxWfkGXY96O5sGAiwhaCYqwf2_YV40j22UBvD9lo0Gl_Vyj-wd7jtZBRHxx8rA49Cekb15w=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwmWgOuVrITvo9_t1v6CuZSpaNmLrifE2pzQ_a7vcQIQ0eOwPOHUd5bvsiID7XYqm9BccWtxIu2Y-N89ZZbQhZPOrkGZIGhqAKxY0iY92FM2DQJVme-XrfxWfkGXY96O5sGAiwhaCYqwf2_YV40j22UBvD9lo0Gl_Vyj-wd7jtZBRHxx8rA49Cekb15w=w510-h640" width="510" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq4U0KJLZ_UqpOcVzYtLl8QPYTtyxAfHqpwxIeLm5S7wx59mIYYWC1qU83D7CRO2YkGRBqWmdN2uYznrI7s0AZkrH7Vg3Xem1u4QeO_WyqSReVuU6SgmIdx18I1oWvnV_kaEqNYKe6ka2t4O51T4nJGDTIMftEfCtqfmGus3X5-IlRIOMt0Du64sCYIQ=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2082" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq4U0KJLZ_UqpOcVzYtLl8QPYTtyxAfHqpwxIeLm5S7wx59mIYYWC1qU83D7CRO2YkGRBqWmdN2uYznrI7s0AZkrH7Vg3Xem1u4QeO_WyqSReVuU6SgmIdx18I1oWvnV_kaEqNYKe6ka2t4O51T4nJGDTIMftEfCtqfmGus3X5-IlRIOMt0Du64sCYIQ=w532-h640" width="532" /></a></div><div><br /></div> See the glass in the gentleman's hand? Cheers!<br /><div><br /></div><div> As we went up to the second floor for the exhibits these stunning stained glass windows took up the main wall:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSEnhmGa_H1Eas_BCjWgFditKHbn84l25x4tZ5Ht5k7-Uuep5gat0VY1AWZTXJjlOoqoIeBkVTqfVcAloowLzWbJFnm0-8lbiZxTLVW2FqYI_bpLxosARE4QL66GDA0PTSpLi6yLvh0JMMglyqXtUlIRjzr8aE1rREAeGjQ3owQ71Wl4PpUg5iLGvGRQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="2000" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSEnhmGa_H1Eas_BCjWgFditKHbn84l25x4tZ5Ht5k7-Uuep5gat0VY1AWZTXJjlOoqoIeBkVTqfVcAloowLzWbJFnm0-8lbiZxTLVW2FqYI_bpLxosARE4QL66GDA0PTSpLi6yLvh0JMMglyqXtUlIRjzr8aE1rREAeGjQ3owQ71Wl4PpUg5iLGvGRQ=w640-h410" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>and here's a pic of the description in the brochure:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitIAMQpMzNX2qZ_-IEgJH_qCdoaWd85B18jPPoP5bATP1Yqq8Q2X7moAUvX8DQwQVL1sZ_x-27D_avoWpLlA5rohNws4dP-f9t6c3o8mvkUnpBR8FaZH7XnOOkqxAvbRQUArPCk8G2JVKXyQW64Le-HeaSzYf3OhLMbIJ1MDXb1CgptLl06jz6ooc36g=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1930" data-original-width="2500" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitIAMQpMzNX2qZ_-IEgJH_qCdoaWd85B18jPPoP5bATP1Yqq8Q2X7moAUvX8DQwQVL1sZ_x-27D_avoWpLlA5rohNws4dP-f9t6c3o8mvkUnpBR8FaZH7XnOOkqxAvbRQUArPCk8G2JVKXyQW64Le-HeaSzYf3OhLMbIJ1MDXb1CgptLl06jz6ooc36g=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div> In addition to the Katharine Hepburn exhibit there was a special exhibit running called Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar. It was a fabulous exhibit- room after room of guitars from the oldest harp like instruments all the way up to the present styles!! Alas I have no photos cuz I used up my phone space and power on the Hepburn exhibit, but we spent much time there - so interesting and cool! Please go <a href="https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/medieval/metal" target="_blank">here </a>if you wish to read a bit about it. We liked this museum so much that we will look for any new exhibits that come and will definitely go. There is a really nice walking park there as well so perhaps we'll picnic😉.<div><br /></div><div> And now here's one more journal page:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVO58wEX8BT31GG6hBd8g4Ts3CHzV2F88F672xzRFj1p7d6sX3pBA2vSCkuZtCIRQILajMFT8AimWGGdw8WytkmlaFDnHpMk3-InH26tXwpjmaY3dzg0xfCdeleDTpr2L6N5EPaYlErvw2UtV-9O68xmeIa4Obtp1hUc1V8TCqBWe0Xwh7wEKR7sOu2A=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="2000" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVO58wEX8BT31GG6hBd8g4Ts3CHzV2F88F672xzRFj1p7d6sX3pBA2vSCkuZtCIRQILajMFT8AimWGGdw8WytkmlaFDnHpMk3-InH26tXwpjmaY3dzg0xfCdeleDTpr2L6N5EPaYlErvw2UtV-9O68xmeIa4Obtp1hUc1V8TCqBWe0Xwh7wEKR7sOu2A=w400-h391" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I chose to do another piece of art around my word of the year "intention". The quote is by Mike Fotheringham. I used all Dina Wakley supplies except for the white Posca pen. I will join <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/01/lets-face-it.html">Art Journal Journey</a> one last time for the theme of "Let's Face It" (new theme coming for February); <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/01/add-quote.html">Try It On Tuesday</a> (theme is "Add a Quote"); and <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/02/paint-party-friday-week-47-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>.<div><br /></div><div> Will be by to visit and see what you've been up to. Take care, and stay warm 🤗.<br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Ovo, monserrat; font-size: large; letter-spacing: -0.3px;"> <span style="color: #800180;"> “Art should be something that liberates your soul.” Keith Haring</span></span></div><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p></div></div></div></div></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-16160400597464165872022-01-24T19:55:00.002-05:002022-01-28T09:16:08.117-05:00Baby, It's Cold Outside!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3BTgK0_OO_NoJ8WHWWf_y5Q05mTitWWPtmpglQT8rlcJJcY5ia1QNd6KFo2Udu_Xjr8fqzwPjWoLiA5X7-vwAma6IGXejo0UkgD-RnRJ8PwpkffnffzT2Fa7l86jPNmtoX-2BtPu0beQFEcGCzgztIS0g3Shlx-WbYnAQ_vweKbKrDL9MBtWEhWjEbA=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3BTgK0_OO_NoJ8WHWWf_y5Q05mTitWWPtmpglQT8rlcJJcY5ia1QNd6KFo2Udu_Xjr8fqzwPjWoLiA5X7-vwAma6IGXejo0UkgD-RnRJ8PwpkffnffzT2Fa7l86jPNmtoX-2BtPu0beQFEcGCzgztIS0g3Shlx-WbYnAQ_vweKbKrDL9MBtWEhWjEbA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> How's everyone? You really know it's winter on bitter cold, grey days like we've been having, and it's continuing. Luckily very minimal snow - just some snow showers here and there. And poor Florida-yikes!! It got to below freezing at night in some places, and not very warm during the day either. I guess we all know what that means... the prices of citrus fruits and drinks will be going up again😬. I guess you all have noticed wherever you live that prices of everything keeps going up - and on a weekly basis at many of the grocery stores. All we can do is hang in there. And let's warm up with some soup!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAInpfNOg9PpiHpkPl6H68rYU0bzMmT8L6CtnQdU2RsBCIkeDSH8lcQuO5WA9QRg7Ms1K9ZT4kYHHOwWLMNK9pRMORPpkZFXjZfzLP-FPiES9-f4QX8Ixtpmzn5wN-SPRmmyyjoDA7t55XnND8L6zeAQDYqo8oJDCKiN0fbiX9TMlPOD8kDL-lcLQh_w=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAInpfNOg9PpiHpkPl6H68rYU0bzMmT8L6CtnQdU2RsBCIkeDSH8lcQuO5WA9QRg7Ms1K9ZT4kYHHOwWLMNK9pRMORPpkZFXjZfzLP-FPiES9-f4QX8Ixtpmzn5wN-SPRmmyyjoDA7t55XnND8L6zeAQDYqo8oJDCKiN0fbiX9TMlPOD8kDL-lcLQh_w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div> My ticket for <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/01/t-stands-for-mexican-food.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> (where we link anything beverage related) is this mushroom zucchini soup I made for myself-yum!! The lemon water was a nice accompaniment. I say for myself because hubby hates mushrooms and is not a fan of zucchini either. He doesn't know what he's missing but hey, that's just more for me😁. All I did was sauté the mushrooms and zucchini in some olive oil along with chopped garlic and herbs de Provence. I then added vegetable broth. That's it! Cheers!<div><br /></div><div> I happen to love Valentine's Day and like to send cards out to friends so I was thrilled to finally have my <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/">Simon Says Stamp</a> order arrive:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpycn2P1zN8iTIQdoMMUSBALdbivdRDJhLMh5PjIeswmtMYhw75jlfrhB1eyJ3hP2H1g8gRRkDJjiNy9Zm8isvAcDuL3ZdzMUDZhBwwGoiNp7wi_s6hwHAuGTDLmYw8MPz93ivlTbIew_iz4NlPJrG7FGJG0rc6OHciMIwtyL_RZLDS_gQWKe4021L2w=s2200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="2200" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpycn2P1zN8iTIQdoMMUSBALdbivdRDJhLMh5PjIeswmtMYhw75jlfrhB1eyJ3hP2H1g8gRRkDJjiNy9Zm8isvAcDuL3ZdzMUDZhBwwGoiNp7wi_s6hwHAuGTDLmYw8MPz93ivlTbIew_iz4NlPJrG7FGJG0rc6OHciMIwtyL_RZLDS_gQWKe4021L2w=w640-h416" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> I had won a GC from them and I added to it for a few extra goodies:):) And yes, Elizabeth- you're right, I do tend to be lucky and have won lots of art supply giveaways 😁! </div><div> As you can see I started playing a bit by die cutting, and even stenciling. I love that hearts die because it works not only as the die itself, but then all those punched out hearts can be used as well. As you can see at the top right I already have a little baggie of the hearts I have collected after die cutting 😉. My cards are just about done now 💓.</div><div><br /></div><div> Here is a spread in the Dina Wakley Kraft Journal:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie8qFv2Wm3iTDh61rSCoit1S9XUrniSCeDfbgKicrKV8Du5ZU9vOQseBbYxliJhXojjiHotqZnC64JITPzarl4GS8pb2JGU_lpdDv84OK14NfRiNHhNBgbyTMEZ-rXf0ORZ1XGEZ9cHZRIoK771zP79itSvpB9r-LqFmZ3-nQhIaPdY9yq4bFTOcnLGw=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="2000" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie8qFv2Wm3iTDh61rSCoit1S9XUrniSCeDfbgKicrKV8Du5ZU9vOQseBbYxliJhXojjiHotqZnC64JITPzarl4GS8pb2JGU_lpdDv84OK14NfRiNHhNBgbyTMEZ-rXf0ORZ1XGEZ9cHZRIoK771zP79itSvpB9r-LqFmZ3-nQhIaPdY9yq4bFTOcnLGw=w640-h328" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> My pages were made using DW stencils, paints, Scribble Sticks, and sentiment stamp. Also used- Posca pens for the spatters.</div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/01/lets-face-it.html">Art Journal Journey</a>'s theme this month is "Let's Face It" so I have one more journal page for it:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQxTphIdKx0DKhbMuFXXnuiZq21pt8PMtc3I2UL7qZigVriT_1Gx4RdCHRBzFWM6b8LBzi3r4W45siKErXfnsishTflny0qBKEbdcRMv8bac5QR8iWkWSlor8ZNVnzIsm2pM8vTXqX8vOokMro9FVmTW7yfdVfbr1qK2XU9zl-iq08xCB8cEYmQ__xJA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQxTphIdKx0DKhbMuFXXnuiZq21pt8PMtc3I2UL7qZigVriT_1Gx4RdCHRBzFWM6b8LBzi3r4W45siKErXfnsishTflny0qBKEbdcRMv8bac5QR8iWkWSlor8ZNVnzIsm2pM8vTXqX8vOokMro9FVmTW7yfdVfbr1qK2XU9zl-iq08xCB8cEYmQ__xJA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div> I began with a grid base and a few colors- something I haven't done in awhile. And this is the completed page:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyYj5S46HtZQCke4K_7fKIHOk79E2LZYrX5smems2knl8QusDqomY8i4T7mLgfNua9e54QEOQRcliqUM6LKu3jS0zQCV8W_pZYXp3kqYHn0ejfDJnAmPpvVL6HL5JpGfVluoQFn4VOZ0sooO2HAGuVTahzSYeWVnl_q52pEKCvy1O-gFiiGZFHuYUoJA=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyYj5S46HtZQCke4K_7fKIHOk79E2LZYrX5smems2knl8QusDqomY8i4T7mLgfNua9e54QEOQRcliqUM6LKu3jS0zQCV8W_pZYXp3kqYHn0ejfDJnAmPpvVL6HL5JpGfVluoQFn4VOZ0sooO2HAGuVTahzSYeWVnl_q52pEKCvy1O-gFiiGZFHuYUoJA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div> Dina Wakley face stamp, sentiment stamp, and paints. Leaf stencil is by Tracey Scott. Posca pens for some mark making/doodles. I just can't seem to get enough of Dina Wakley products nor do I tire of using them (more on that next week;).</div><div>Linking with <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/01/paint-party-friday-week-46-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a> too!</div><div><br /></div><div> That's it for today. I've got some more art making to do, what about you?</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;">" Every one of us has an essential contribution to make, and we can do so only by taking the risk of being uniquely our own selves." Carol S. Pearson</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-85826005219851138992022-01-17T20:20:00.001-05:002022-01-21T09:35:52.373-05:00A New Week<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8NWVYk2h8eWrNLCu_VcGVX8p_yzCQ9Eg9GwqfoBUwTgVGgb1TKzwAZ_ZzmGVNyagB-LbqPo3JJ52kZJfPPTdkeBK5kjsvJHGgRUH-4Bf7LGp5pwCZZ0WRP4O5HdxwaFJ0aDkb5B-fYni8Jh7aeSWv7DTCmBUfkTAZDeIzL-AMhfZsed1lyNalXv7OgQ=s1172" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8NWVYk2h8eWrNLCu_VcGVX8p_yzCQ9Eg9GwqfoBUwTgVGgb1TKzwAZ_ZzmGVNyagB-LbqPo3JJ52kZJfPPTdkeBK5kjsvJHGgRUH-4Bf7LGp5pwCZZ0WRP4O5HdxwaFJ0aDkb5B-fYni8Jh7aeSWv7DTCmBUfkTAZDeIzL-AMhfZsed1lyNalXv7OgQ=s320" width="230" /></a></div><p></p><p> Happy new week everyone! I hope those of you here in the US have gotten your extra day off this Monday as it is a federal holiday to celebrate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day">Martin Luther King Jr. day</a>. </p><p> This also happens to be my hubby's birthday and thankfully we were able to have a birthday dinner on Sunday with my Mom, Todd and Kyra before the snow started! Again we only got 3 " but it also mixed then with rain and freezing rain overnight so it was a heavy slush to shovel. Anyway, I have two pics for my <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/01/t-stands-for-more-thanks.html">T Stands For Tuesday</a> ticket:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxUpDIQzQ2LdR5yUXabm1YiPikDjaoJZDB4slFPgBY_HCyD6kvSYOJKx0Ono2UxCLiEp_2LdLHfbbw4PiStFVjFqJ5mw2rYfnbI_02rc1sne00XQ_wfSY9DxC86tgeiW81SKK4EGZ1ubX3vJ80jZchgFQCh08q7jsC3GChq6rqDE5-rs0nSUa-MIRwmA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1445" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxUpDIQzQ2LdR5yUXabm1YiPikDjaoJZDB4slFPgBY_HCyD6kvSYOJKx0Ono2UxCLiEp_2LdLHfbbw4PiStFVjFqJ5mw2rYfnbI_02rc1sne00XQ_wfSY9DxC86tgeiW81SKK4EGZ1ubX3vJ80jZchgFQCh08q7jsC3GChq6rqDE5-rs0nSUa-MIRwmA=s320" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLzeTo4HF8xm4YxTj7Pp6QoTge6pbnRK8YFvP8ufeLtO78BOMUZceCqSwI_EvobxOWNznJUMo7-nRI2TFjpv7jHrutoMjyMBZijajin-QuQKFh8bG2wjfodCt7alW37wqcdpiaUZ-fER7fkSW80LkGN61UjPM8XYWfUTbM4QWIJHqc7PNA3LkJQjeJkQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="2000" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLzeTo4HF8xm4YxTj7Pp6QoTge6pbnRK8YFvP8ufeLtO78BOMUZceCqSwI_EvobxOWNznJUMo7-nRI2TFjpv7jHrutoMjyMBZijajin-QuQKFh8bG2wjfodCt7alW37wqcdpiaUZ-fER7fkSW80LkGN61UjPM8XYWfUTbM4QWIJHqc7PNA3LkJQjeJkQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p> I had totally forgotten about taking any photos so luckily Kyra got a few good ones- at the end of the meal:). I made a vegetable lasagne along with salad and garlic bread. His cake request was for chocolate- but a one layer with no icing so I made Chocolate Domingo cake which has sour cream in it so it's very moist. And of course Bill wanted the annual birthday photo of him with his son:) </p><p>So excited that finally one of my goodie packages arrived!:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguA-Dab4anUPuTugWuZIGc2TljgJj52NJXkxszmywe6wxX_eSA0qwlnMZW0aO_etObFb1qLcZYdlAnH6OVqlfx4epKotrkUEJXKiNFQSi37kuUqNoQldKuvsB55-oEVppMFfrg5smfGOsMihX6szVdnA_fimIlqbsNDYZ9yehYyjscHKqcfUqISNRBXQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="2000" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguA-Dab4anUPuTugWuZIGc2TljgJj52NJXkxszmywe6wxX_eSA0qwlnMZW0aO_etObFb1qLcZYdlAnH6OVqlfx4epKotrkUEJXKiNFQSi37kuUqNoQldKuvsB55-oEVppMFfrg5smfGOsMihX6szVdnA_fimIlqbsNDYZ9yehYyjscHKqcfUqISNRBXQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p> I won a GC from Pink Fresh Studios so I chose this stamp and die set, and here is the first card I made using it:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG2h8YRBA0Ygngq8DM-5lLYPLMTfbMSqKu63TgMmOjmdh_cdv4U-tT6kCaRxkHW_XbX1l32VkEcgKW9J10M-QSZdipB3HqE0GkPNQcHMClZxW9-_1gJ0NkpVgiA5d1nEdOTBgRC-gKmUy5x5sqH3LiNMiqGposGrBLgio26LObejznca-WgwHILm8pvQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG2h8YRBA0Ygngq8DM-5lLYPLMTfbMSqKu63TgMmOjmdh_cdv4U-tT6kCaRxkHW_XbX1l32VkEcgKW9J10M-QSZdipB3HqE0GkPNQcHMClZxW9-_1gJ0NkpVgiA5d1nEdOTBgRC-gKmUy5x5sqH3LiNMiqGposGrBLgio26LObejznca-WgwHILm8pvQ=w541-h640" width="541" /></a></div><p> I love this loose floral bouquet along with the sentiments in this set. I used alcohol inks to color it in and added glitter glue to the small pink flowers. I plan on making more like this using different colors. Joining in at <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2022/01/in-with-new.html">Try It On Tuesday</a>(theme is "In With The New").</p><p> Some journal page art:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmUJYgQ2cFVEm9ujNFfOrfhZQu6L2s60kP_MSRkaHyjaWCmQC_KetnFnKRCND9gOlyCwgSgguawGRpp9WhsKCkO6N8j3vOEYuU8w3zQIhkVMH09Jyhh6XGFUkThMiZqqQPORiG77bJIZcCe2DIMwWKmZx_NpNBk8imc7JNBvfRmOjZfSf0xAzHHN4xtQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmUJYgQ2cFVEm9ujNFfOrfhZQu6L2s60kP_MSRkaHyjaWCmQC_KetnFnKRCND9gOlyCwgSgguawGRpp9WhsKCkO6N8j3vOEYuU8w3zQIhkVMH09Jyhh6XGFUkThMiZqqQPORiG77bJIZcCe2DIMwWKmZx_NpNBk8imc7JNBvfRmOjZfSf0xAzHHN4xtQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> I was just practicing some watercolor leaves on a scrap of cardstock, and when I finished this I didn't think it was too bad so I stamped over it lightly with an Impression Obsession Graph stamp (to hide the flaws😁) and put it on a kraft journal page.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYNQYMzxk43Fwbblg0nwJ9uJTmUUTWe167svQppRzZcloAGjGEMbKHcYr_2Ggd3H15gC42PZh2x8cok3pNyAq2IkuXPors3VpfbmQeIzQurfwGp9zdJioK3GWCZdViCXtIa6GPe42y9Nde89yTQ3N7VlbhtbaO4vgVRGQSyePgYVbnvpRQ6s5KfyYCFA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1509" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYNQYMzxk43Fwbblg0nwJ9uJTmUUTWe167svQppRzZcloAGjGEMbKHcYr_2Ggd3H15gC42PZh2x8cok3pNyAq2IkuXPors3VpfbmQeIzQurfwGp9zdJioK3GWCZdViCXtIa6GPe42y9Nde89yTQ3N7VlbhtbaO4vgVRGQSyePgYVbnvpRQ6s5KfyYCFA=w482-h640" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div> I've been having fun making art around my word of the year- "intention". A quick and easy page using Dina Wakley stencils, paints, and tissue paper face. Joining in with <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/01/lets-face-it.html">Art Journal Journey</a> (theme is "Let's Face It"), and <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/01/paint-party-friday-week-45-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> That's it for me this round. Have a great week!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” </span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Martin Luther King Jr</span></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885463235552856632.post-31165903191108695112022-01-10T19:50:00.001-05:002022-01-14T08:19:15.526-05:00Staying Creative and Staying Inside! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNwOanolGNcJcoXedvIzDDeJmfpKai86l968wFtSLX4De8AcJUOB_RVITV96t8e9uIrSFx9dm0x5mCVvNdXo3dlhFPVVi65UdxplgzPxxOuBQ-W8Sl1B4GpVyT-RW8NBHi5DsSwom9WVJthZzaIIs-4GiSH0oTnUR-cDMy2ss8fDwVca_obmZ1gnCWHg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNwOanolGNcJcoXedvIzDDeJmfpKai86l968wFtSLX4De8AcJUOB_RVITV96t8e9uIrSFx9dm0x5mCVvNdXo3dlhFPVVi65UdxplgzPxxOuBQ-W8Sl1B4GpVyT-RW8NBHi5DsSwom9WVJthZzaIIs-4GiSH0oTnUR-cDMy2ss8fDwVca_obmZ1gnCWHg=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Hi Peeps! Winter has finally arrived with a vengeance in our parts 🥶. We got our first snow- thankfully only 3 inches, and a few days later a bit of freezing rain before it turned to rain- all day long. It's been quite gloomy and dismal, and this week is promising to be our coldest yet- barely making it to the 20's F for the high of the day(not to mention the wind chill factors which make it even colder)!! Yeah, I know, tis the season... so I'll just spend more time in my craft room 😁. </p><p> I was hoping to have some new supplies by now but that darned mail system is holding things up so I'll have to be patient. Hopefully next week I can share. I had won two gift certificates from two different companies - Simon Says Stamp, and Pink Fresh Studio! And of course I simply had to add a few extra things;) Hence the idea for this new journal spread:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL4VvGzm90gslmDm-xw86fMWXBakTSAq4GbHx8P9THHzV7QM-QCSJXP-SBeCMij0GmHHQLa2kBEHiPc1kiVUawc_1-gw0nubfEazy_fSP5U6s3xU37OeVxbHVkMPfC39IXFVQVahOjrZvDt08h9chaN5z0NS52Wcos8-98VLYLnUdp6dhirs3iycMGUA=s2200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL4VvGzm90gslmDm-xw86fMWXBakTSAq4GbHx8P9THHzV7QM-QCSJXP-SBeCMij0GmHHQLa2kBEHiPc1kiVUawc_1-gw0nubfEazy_fSP5U6s3xU37OeVxbHVkMPfC39IXFVQVahOjrZvDt08h9chaN5z0NS52Wcos8-98VLYLnUdp6dhirs3iycMGUA=w640-h334" width="640" /></a></div><p> It's in the Dina Wakley Kraft Journal. I only have a handful of pages to complete before this journal is full. Mostly Dina Wakley products were used along with a Tim Holtz Snarky Small Talk sticker, and Paper Dolls. On the right page I used a stencil for the black leaf and cut around the outer edge. Joining in at <a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2022/01/lets-face-it.html">Art Journal Journey</a> for the theme of "Let's Face It". </p><p>That spread was done similarly to this page:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1GtMbjekS6NhA60uMHSPh1LYB85yOPBn-kzpGgl3LKQfZhdadUEB9cefASdkPZEVI4FIfTAapFo8zxGjVBVL3NBcGTxFo76pnwO3QR9ajR9spRcc_hLQtZrBM4Ty5EwEHd86POkJ9VCaVpLH-8bNklHXTUT9Me0LAkyP9iqHrhBPKiGjEQpIpDI0lPg=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1GtMbjekS6NhA60uMHSPh1LYB85yOPBn-kzpGgl3LKQfZhdadUEB9cefASdkPZEVI4FIfTAapFo8zxGjVBVL3NBcGTxFo76pnwO3QR9ajR9spRcc_hLQtZrBM4Ty5EwEHd86POkJ9VCaVpLH-8bNklHXTUT9Me0LAkyP9iqHrhBPKiGjEQpIpDI0lPg=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Let's now hop on over to <a href="https://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2022/01/t-stands-for-christmas.html">T Stands For Tuesday </a>where we can share any type of drink related post. I have a new recipe to share:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw23IjhXmmJASjqj3N-2EvPH6VYUPHNw7O3BojYAyVHL_y9TnmeL2zfwEuY5TBnjSUSCk19G1NCX1aTOYku_Z0A_EUUu7d_1xqY6ovomFGelA3bKI74HdK_8DbzqpjkUFlcvVvgY2hNbkWxANN5-1fFcsCUxH67CZ62xlJSOIIjkihCxEng_CS41At9Q=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw23IjhXmmJASjqj3N-2EvPH6VYUPHNw7O3BojYAyVHL_y9TnmeL2zfwEuY5TBnjSUSCk19G1NCX1aTOYku_Z0A_EUUu7d_1xqY6ovomFGelA3bKI74HdK_8DbzqpjkUFlcvVvgY2hNbkWxANN5-1fFcsCUxH67CZ62xlJSOIIjkihCxEng_CS41At9Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Apple Oat Pancakes! My hubby doesn't like oatmeal which happens to be my go to breakfast in the cold months. He knows it's good for you but just doesn't like the consistency (he also doesn't like cream of wheat, or risotto). So I thought I'd incorporate oatmeal into a healthier version of pancakes. He loved them!! And I think you will too so I'll have the recipe at the bottom of this page, and I will also have it linked (along with all the recipes I've shared on the blog) below my header under the "Recipes" Tab.</div><div><br /></div><div> And, as for my new header pic- it's an index card I made around My One Word for 2022 -Intention. I haven't been choosing a WOY for very long- only since 2015. My process is to begin noticing some of the words that present themselves whether I'm reading a book, a Law Of Attraction card, or a daily quote during the month of December. I'll write them down and just think over them to get a feeling about which one is right for me to focus on for the new year. Then when I read an email from a newsletter I subscribe to and it was all about "intention" that just sealed the deal 😀. Here's a bit of what I read about "intention" from the newsletter by <a href="https://vibrantblueoils.com/blog/">Jodi Cohen</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div> The intention is the end result you wish for. There is a difference between intentions, goals, and resolutions. The goals are steps to get there. The resolutions are the disciplines that help you reach your goals. Be clear about your intentions and then act as if you have become the one that lives that life you desire. </div><div> </div><div> Finally, I leave you with this abstract art I did in a journal around my word:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSWFOUaI6T-5_O8uoZ3lk7FiGTJs5ibWaitAlIb9hyt2q3yEKXuLYey9vdzwwLgMmrwm-o5nPbvZAi-dGw1PUIVxuu2AP379aT4P58nUXy9IsbmMw97iK3Z46G2yAhWgC_7-1AoBqfj6Xu9p3xagh70_yY-iPsFcw3bZXweb_FylcaX0D_NQbR_y3dAA=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSWFOUaI6T-5_O8uoZ3lk7FiGTJs5ibWaitAlIb9hyt2q3yEKXuLYey9vdzwwLgMmrwm-o5nPbvZAi-dGw1PUIVxuu2AP379aT4P58nUXy9IsbmMw97iK3Z46G2yAhWgC_7-1AoBqfj6Xu9p3xagh70_yY-iPsFcw3bZXweb_FylcaX0D_NQbR_y3dAA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div> Linking to <a href="http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/2022/01/paint-party-friday-week-44-year-11.html">Paint Party Friday</a> this week too!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping in. Let me know if any of you try the recipe below:) Stay warm and safe! XO</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">"We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives." Gary Zukhav</span></p><p> </p><p> Apple Oat Pancakes</p><p> 2 cups warm milk (or almond milk) 2 cups Quick oats 2 eggs, lightly beaten</p><p> 1 apple, grated 1/3 c. flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder</p><p> 1 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon </p><p><br /></p><p>Heat the milk, add the oats and let cool. Add remaining ingredients, stir until combined. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter for each pancake in a heated skillet that has some oil or butter in it. When lightly brown on bottoms, flip and brown the other side. Serve with syrup. Makes about 15.</p></div>Linda Kunsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.com30