Well what a CRAZY weather week we had last week in the northeast US!! One day I was sitting outside in the sun reading, wearing flip flops and thoroughly enjoying the record 63 F. The next morning we woke up to this:
I just had to be dreaming....but, nope. It was coming down and looking like a blizzard! What????
We ended up with 6 inches on the ground and it got bitterly cold and windy... thus the second part of my February calendar pages:
The theme at
Moo Mania and More is "music" and the new theme this week at the
Simon Monday Challenge Blog is "use your favorite tool". So I created this postcard for both challenges:
Patterned music paper was glued to a watercolor card. I then used printed deli paper from my stash of
Gel Printing Plate prints (my favorite tool-love the plate!!) and glued a piece on the left. I then added the vintage image(Retro Café Art) and sentiment (Paper Whimsy) after sponging the edges with another favorite tool-
Tim Holtz Blending Tool. Another bit of printed deli paper was added at the bottom of the image along with some fabric lace. Edges were sponged using the blending tool and Distress Vintage Photo ink. I embellished the lace and flowers on the image with Stickles glitter glue - you have to take my word for it as it doesn't show at all:(
For
T Stands For Tuesday - and Valentine's Day, I am sharing not only a beverage, but a celebration, as it happens to be our son's birthday too! We just had some family over for dinner on Sunday.
As usual I made a meatloaf dinner along with a dark chocolate cake (with coffee in it) and a dark chocolate icing, the same request pretty much every year:) Here he is with his girlfriend Kyra whom we also adore. 29 years old-where DOES the time go...
here he was at 9 months old:
I know how much he loves when I share baby photos:):) Happy birthday Todd!
For
Art Journal Journey (Fifty Shades of Red theme all month!) and for
Paint Party Friday I made this page in my watercolor journal. I used a wet on wet technique along with Peerless watercolors for the background. Vintage image from my stash along with patterned paper scraps. Felt heart is Martha Stewart. I added a heart button, then completed the page with a rub on.
Wishing those of you who celebrate it- a Happy Valentine's Day!
" What you love to do the most is the shortest distance between where you are now and your dreams."
Emmanuel ( Pat Rodegast)
You have a good looking son and I can really see your husband in his eyes. Isn't it great how we each always have our favorite birthday meals? And I'm with you and this CRAZY weather. I can't wait until April and we are more or less safe from this winter weather. Eeks. I also want to tell you how much I am loving all your beautiful Valentine art. And your calendar. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day tomorrow. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteOh gosh - so much snow Linda! Hope no more snow will appear here as they promised warmer temperatures now after such a long freezing period - still snow here and ice.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday to your lovely son Todd!
Time really flies - my girl gets 16 next week.
Adorable pieces of art Linda - The little cherubs are so charming - thank you for linking to Moo Mania & More -
much appreciated dear Linda!
The TRUE LOVE page is wonderful! The watercolor background is mesmerizing!
Your theme rocks Linda!
Thank you for being such a lovely hostess for us this month!
oxo
Susi
I wanted to get here sooner, but time got in the way. I love the photos you shared of the birthday boy and his favorite cake.
ReplyDeleteI've been so worried about Corrine and Erika I completely overlooked the fact that you were right in the thick of that mess, too. It was 74 F on Sunday and Monday it was in the 40s F. No snow, but the sudden change in temps and wind speed made it feel colder than it was. No wonder everyone is sick.
Your lovely Valentine inspired journal page, your beautiful music inspired art, and your February calendar are stunning to look at. I'm totally impressed.
Once again, thank you beyond belief for the beautiful art pieces you sent me, including the lovely postcard and the transparencies. They are incredible. And thanks for sharing your art and your son's birthday cake with coffee in it for T this Tuesday.
Your son is a handsome chap, and was a lovely baby, too. You have made lots of beautiful art again, too. Our weather was crazy here - cold, windy, snowy, and now it is starting to move up again. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou have really a crazy weather, I am glad, we have no blizzards here in Austria. Your calender looks beautiful and your music-page too. Yes, time goes by, children become adults, faster than we can think. Your red watercolor page warms up the heart!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day and Happy T Day!
wow, this Change of weather is incredible! i love your ajj page and wishing a belated b-day to your son (yes, where does the time go?? our son#1 will be 28 this year...).
ReplyDeletehappy t-day!
Fantastic art projects in this wonderful post and super snowy photos. We are lucky so far in the UK, a few light coverings but nothing like you are getting.
ReplyDeleteMy sons also have favoutite birthday meals, nothing can beat home cooking.
Happy T Day
Yvonne xx
Lovely photos of the snow and we haven't had any so they were even morer welcome.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks terrific and I sure you all had a great time
Happy T Day
Love Chrissie xx
What a lovely post! I love the postcard with the cherubs and of course the Valentine's card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteSay 'Happy Birthday' to Todd from me. I hope you all have a lovely time. I wish I could come over for a slice of that yummy cake. I love chocolate/coffee combination of flavours.
Happy Valentine's T-Day,
Lisca
It was such weird, but mostly wintery weather last week, wasn't it? And the snow or more accurately ice still lingers around.
ReplyDeleteI love the looks of your dark chocolate cake (recipe?) and am sure I'd actually prefer a bite to the look :)
Happy Valentine's Day to you ~ What an array of wonderful creations and Happy Birthday to your son ~ and love the baby photo too ~ Time is 'a fleeting' ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Week ahead ~ ^_^
Happy Birthday wishes to your son! He looks so adorable in his baby photo, maybe you best not mention that to him ... lol :-). Great you got to celebrate with him despite the snow, which looks so beautiful in your photos. I can see why this inspired your lovely blue planner pages for the second half of February. Happy Valentine's Day and wishing you a Happy T Day! J :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post Linda!!!Love the art you shared and the photos of the birthday boy ♥ Happy T day!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art pages! and truly amazing weather photos...unfortunately, I understand! crazy where i live too...go figure. Hope your Valentine's Day is sweet! ♥
ReplyDeleteLinda i've been thinking about all my friends and family in the NorthEast with that snowstorm.... Wow! Stay warm and safe... My grandma used to make me a chocolate cake with chocolate chips and chocolate frosting every year for my birthday.. lol! :) Haven't had one in a very long time.. Best wishes to your son.. My husband was 29 when i met him and i remember baking him a cake...lol Gosh! that was 30 years ago... Happy happy T day and Valentine's Day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I loved seeing your snow pics even though it wasn't so pleasant for you! Your calendar page and card are brilliant! Your wonderfully romantic journal page made me smile! Oh! and that cake…mmmmthat would make a birthday special ! Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteGosh what a contrast... flip flops to snow!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Todd... sweet now and then :)
Great art.... hope you enjoyed Valentines Day I know how much you love it.
Karen x
Wow, your weather is even more temperamental than ours! But you have put your snow days to such good use. Love seeing all that gorgeous art.
ReplyDeleteLove those beautiful photos and your fabulous creation, Linda. Thank you for sharing this great post. :)
ReplyDeleteWow - what crazy weather. You got some nice photos out of it though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the birthday celebration photos. Tempus fugit. So carpe diem ;-)
Lovely challenges pieces. I especially like the red watercolor background.
Happy Valentine's and Happy T Day, Linda. HUgs, Eileen
Happy Birthday to your son! I really like your vintage collage. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post Linda! Your son looks adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely page! You've chosen a great theme this month.
Mar :)
We had a touch of your storm. Enough that we stayed in and I managed a sketch, again this week. I'm so proud of myself! You real artists inspire me!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! WOW! Happy birthday to your handsome son! What a wonderful celebration!!! And I absolutely LOVE your gorgeous creation for this month's theme! Yes, our weather was so funky - one day it's unseasonably warm, the next we are in the midst of a blizzard. And this weekend we are supposed to have 60 degree weather again. (and I hope you and your husband get to visit Peddler's Village!!)
ReplyDeleteWell, your February calendar pages really fit in with the weather :-) Wow, it looks beautiful but I guess it takes some getting used to after sitting in the sun the day before ... I can't wait for spring to come! That chocolate cake looks yummy!
ReplyDeletePerfect calendar pages for a snowy day:-)
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF, hugs, Valerie - and have a great weekend, have fun!
ReplyDeleteYour 50 shades of red piece is so beautiful, Linda. This weekend is supposed to be much better here in middle Atlantic area so I hope you get some of the relief from the cold too.
ReplyDeleteLovely work for the challenges Linda and happy birthday to your son, how the years fly by!
ReplyDeleteIt is every mom's right to post baby pics! What a cutie. Sorry you have had so much snow, we only got a sprinkling. Lovely snow art...
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF
Emma
x
Fab calendar pages
ReplyDeleteOh I totally get the "holy cow" snow situation. Here in Nanaimo, BC, Canada almost never gets inundated with snow but for some reason (cough, cough GLOBAL WARMING) we got a bushel of snow that is just now melting. It's taken weeks of sun to finally get the piles to melt! I love your calendar page, it looks fabulous. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog and the compliments on my painting, I sure enjoyed painting the eggs. Have a lovely upcoming weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda - oh my goodness, and here was I complaining about a bit of rain! 6 inches is incredible!! At least there are some pleasant breaks in between the snow. Got to say, that dear red building is a wonderful sight amongst all the white :D)
ReplyDeleteLove your family pics - isn't it great to be able to put a homemade meal on the table and still have it heartily tucked into. The meatloaf sounds so beaut (note to self... about time for another one ;D))... and, wow, that chocolate cake.
Your gorgeous journal pages Linda! I love them, those branches against the sky... and the words.
Luxurious red - bursting with true love... I can feel it!
Cheerio for now, Happy PPF :D) 💗
What a beautiful and loving post!!! Your journal page is full of love too! Cupid hit you hard? I just believe you have a lot of love in your family. Now that is something to really treasure! Happy PPF and have a Great week! Hugz, Rasz
ReplyDeletefab-u-lous!
ReplyDeleteThank for dropping by my blog this week
Much love...
Great snow photos Linda. Happy Birthday to Todd! Wonderful shades of red card..that is such a great theme you picked!! We love our homemade meals too!!Great journal pages!! Music another theme I can see being right up your alley!! Happy Friday stay warm!
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love your Feb calendar page :) It is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful art, I especially love the February page. Happy birthday to your son too!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your son :)
ReplyDeletethe snow is pretty, but don't miss that at all lol
your red page is really nice :)
I say what everyone else said already! Awesome post and amazing photo!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your creation, thank you for sharing this all with us!
Thank you for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
x Zoey
Great post, Linda — I love those snow pictures! Happy Birthday to your son! Nice that you had some family time to celebrate his special day. Very nice art also! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card and you calendar page!Sweet and you are right: time flies my friend. My girl will be 20 in april. You have a beautiful boy too. Happy belated T Day!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, You really did have a lot of snow!! We are having our share of rain here in California. Finally. Hopefully it relieves some of the drought situation. Your True Love and music pieces are lovely. I always like hearing your process in creating art. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDelete~~ Irene
It was my birthday too! I don't celebrate birthdays anymore. It was different when waiting for license for this or that...now I have them all! :)
ReplyDeleteWe had sunny and dry yesterday and this morning it was snowing, now almost melted. Spring is coming!
Looks very cold I like your vintage piece too
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous journal pages! Awesome inspiration. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. A wonderful array of art work. I am always fascinated to hear how many pieces went into making your cards. The birthday dinner sounds wonderful! We missed those storms here in Chicago area and this last few days have been in the 60's with sun. Thank you so much for the stamping info you left on my blog. I will check to see what kind of ink pads I have. Most of my stamps are very fine lined.
ReplyDeleteLovely journal pages! We never lost our snow. The banks are ove my head n our driveway... though finally starting t melt a bit!
ReplyDeleteI do so enjoy seeing what you create.
ReplyDeleteYou are so productive Linda!
AND in the kitchen too whipping up special things.
Hope Todd is still celebrating.
They sure are a cute couple ♥!
Looks like you got the snow I was hoping for.
I put away my snowmen and snowflakes because it looks like winter may be over...but March can be fickle so we shall see.
oxo
The weather is the same here in Europe. We have snow in the morning and hot sun melting it away in the afternoon. Hope you had a great celebration! :)
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