Monday, May 22, 2017

Take Time

 Another week has flown by and look what happened since last week:

 To my delight and surprise the sparrow that made her nest in my flower basket produced two more eggs! I do hope I'll get to see them grow. We also have a catbird nest in our forsythia but unfortunately it is so tucked in and high that I'm not able to get close enough for a pic.

 Got a surprise packet in the mail last week too:)

 I won some "blog candy" from the Simon Says Stamp blog- a stamp, some white stickers, a pkg of 10 pretty shimmering note cards, and a hand made card which is delightful!

 Managed to get two journal pages completed too and this is how I managed to work now that my art room is a temporary office:


Back to the kitchen table! Let's say that I am getting lots of extra steps in by having to go up and down the stairs with everything. Of course I go to the room quietly for something only to come back downstairs without something else I needed- lol! The 9" x 12" page I was working on at the table became this:


 Too many supplies were used to list however I did use Dylusions stamps, Dina Wakley model stamp, Ellen Hutson stamps, stencils and a bunch of colors. If you have any ? about a specific stamp or color I'll try to answer. Joining in with Art Journal Journey (elegance and grunge); Paint Party Friday; and Tag Tuesday(anything goes).

 My next page:

 I finally got to use those awesome Darkroom Door stamps I won not too long ago! I'm currently working on some coffee themed postcards too:)

 Products: Darkroom Door Coffee Time stamp set; Neenah Classic Crest 110lb smooth Solar White card stock-LOVE this card stock!!; patterned card stock; corrugated cardboard scrap; crocheted lace; die cut flowers and leaves with sparkle ( I think these came from one of the TSFT gals but I can't remember); Stickles Diamond Glitter glue (on the lace); foam adhesive; Distress inks- Tea Dye, Vintage Photo; Versafine ink-Vintage Sepia; Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles dies; Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits 660220 (used on the patterned paper).

 This is also for Art Journal Journey and Paint Party Friday, along with the Simon Wednesday Challenge (A Bit of Sparkle), and T Stands for Tuesday.

 For the new theme of "Little Critters" at the Simon Monday Challenge Blog and for Try It On Tuesday "Feathered Friends" I made this postcard:

 Products: 140 lb. watercolor paper; white card stock; Scribbly bird and sentiment stamps-Dina Wakley; Inks: Jet Black, Pink Peony, Turquoise, Buttercup, Magenta-Archival; Distress Vintage Photo ink; washi tape; Tim Holtz stencil. The background is hand made tissue tape and in case you missed it you can find my tutorial in this post.

 See you during the week ahead. Hope you all get to enjoy some creative time!


" Enlightenment is not a mountaintop you claw your way to. It is a reality you recognize."
                                                                         Alan Cohen

48 comments:

  1. Oodles and oodles of gorgeous art from you today, one piece lovelier than the other. And thanks for linking your wonderful and colourful tag to our challenge at TT. Congrats on your blog candy win and the Darkroom Door stamps you won, well done. M fave is, of course, the coffee piece! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. So many great art and I love the nest! Congrats on your win! You make wonderful art in the kitchen .... master is master ..everywhere!
    Thank you for your fantatic pages linked to AJJ - one more beautiful than the other - can't choose a favourite!
    Happy T-Day and have a wonderful rest of the week dear Linda!
    oxo Susi

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  3. Beautiful art work, they are all stunning and I enjoyed looking at all the materials you used to create them too :-). Nice to receive that "blog candy", many congratulations! Wishing you a Happy T Day! J :-)

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  4. wonderful this romatic Journalpage
    Greetings Elke

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  5. Love all your creations and wonderful message with your coffee creations and love the photo of the eggs in the nest ~ you are so creative and productive ~ love it all ~ thanks,

    Happy Weekend ahead ~ ^_^

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  6. WOW. You may have been relegated to the kitchen table, but your art has blossomed. I haven't seen so much art from you in a long time. And of course, it is all quite wonderful, too. I often find I need things I have stored in the basement studio, then when I get back to the main floor craft room, I realize I haven't gotten everything I needed. Now I try to make a list when I'm on a mission to create a specific page.

    I adore the AJJ entry and the tiny feathered friends. They are beautiful and colorful, too.

    I think my favorite is your coffee entry. It is gorgeous, and I am in awe of the stamping and the background. Even the corrugated cardboard adds to the piece.

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful art with us, the new bird eggs, your latest win, and your coffee page with us for T this week.

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  7. You always have such great art weeks Linda. Nice collection this week too. I guess all the walking up and down the stairs got more than just your blood flowing but got your creativity flowing too. Hope its a fantastic T day. Hugs-Erika

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  8. you are a queen of stamping and Card making - no matter to which place you are limited! i´m also a fan of stencils, they give so nice texture to the Background.
    happy t-day, linda!

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  9. Your kitchen table seems to be giving you lots of inspiraton. You made some really beautiful pieces!
    How wonderful to win someting and get all that blog candy in the post. I'm sure you will make good use of it.
    I happened to notice the Willow Tree figurines in the background. Happines and Lots of Love if I am not mistaken. I got some 'angels' given to me when I had cancer and I still have them on my bedside locker. I love them.
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  10. Love the sparrow's nest. Hope we'll get to see the babies, too (-; Your work area is so tidy. I'd have everything scattered all over the place. I really liked your coffee card. I love the smell of coffee though I'm not fond of the taste. Happy T Day!

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  11. Beautiful art work Linda!! LOVE the coffee page *grin*
    There was a hiccup in the escrow, so now I'm breathing easier, but still packing. Yes, my faith is strong in my God and I totally trust Him to take me to the next step.
    Happy t-day

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  12. Thank you also for linking this adorable card to Try It On Tuesday dear Linda!
    hugs
    Susi

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  13. love the coffee page and the orange background really suits that girl tag..those eggs are so lovely

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  14. What a fabulous post! I love both of your journal pages! I would think it won't be long before you have a little storage area downstairs for more crafty supplies! I love the post card and so pleased that you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Happy T Day! Hugs, Chrisx

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  15. Oh they are all so pretty!! I love that little bird and how you used her, and your kitchen set up looks great - I love how you're still making it happen! AND the bird nest - awe!! So sweet! xoxo

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  16. Two more eggs, oh my. I hope you can get a photo of the babies, Linda. With birds on your mind lately, I bet you had fun making that cute "Feathered Frineds" entry for TioT. I love it!

    Congrats on your SSS loot! You'll have fun with those things for sure.

    Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen

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  17. Oh I really love your art today Linda!!! I can relate to your space restrictions.. even now I still share a craft area with Bob and his collections. Oh and we can't forget the lizard I inherited when the youngest move back out. Seems be keeps forgetting to take it to his new house. LOL!Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind words.
    Happy T Day!
    Carol

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  18. Some beautiful artwork Linda! I've been living in cramped crafting areas too... but with the craftroom completion (soon) I hope to spread my wings... Hopefully your situation won't last too long... Happy T day!!! So sorry for the late visit! Hugs! deb

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  19. Lots of gorgeousness to see and thank you so much Linda especially for the 2 fantastic pieces for AJJ :) both so different - love them both but as its hot, sunny and the birds singing here, I think the cheery colours of the first piece was my favourite.
    Exciting news about the additional eggs in the nest - hope it all goes well for the birds.
    Gill x

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  20. They are beautiful, love your use of stencils.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog x

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  21. Your journal pages are great. Love how you used the coffee stamp and that bird - wow! Super cool! Hugs, Autumn

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  22. It may be done on the kitchen table but the art is as gorgeous as ever.

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  23. Everything is fabulous!! Love the journal page with the pretty tag!

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  24. Happy PPF Sweetie! Hugs, Valerie

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  25. Lovely week you had Linda, nice work too!

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  26. How wonderful to have the next on your basket. Waiting for seeing the little birds!
    Love especially the coffee card.
    Happy PPF and weekend ❤

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  27. So happy I stopped by your colorful blog today. Wonderful colors and pages. We have a "dove nursery" perched on top of a prickly orchid plant. So far we have had 2 sets of babies. I guess they keep returning until October. The nest emptied yesterday for the 2nd time. Happy PPF

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  28. I enjoyed seeing all the varied art projects you've been doing. The coffee one is really nice. I think the tag is my favorite this week although the birdie piece is wonderful too.

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  29. I like your journals. especially the coffee one:)

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  30. Love your coffee art. I am a coffee fiend. So excited about your sparrow eggs.

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  31. Hi Linda! Altho' you are creating on your kitchen table, you are making some great creations! Love the coffee page, love anything coffee too. Actually a cup sounds really good right now. Glad you are realizing up and down the stairs is exercise and not something dreaded, haha! Happy PPF! Hugz, Rasz

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  32. Well, being sent back to the kitchen table certainly did not keep you from creating some wonderful work! My favorite is the little critters postcard. So cute ... ♥

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  33. OH, how adorable that you have sparrows nesting. I hope they are stay safe and sound.

    I also have a lot of my art supplies in another room so I understand what you mean, however, no stairs are involved in my situation.

    Lovely art pages — I especially like the coffee page. Adorable postcard too. You have been busy.

    Happy PPF!

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  34. The coffee picture is my favourite this week Linda
    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  35. Love your beautiful journal pages, Linda. The postcard is fantastic, too. :)

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  36. What a timing - I can smell the coffee - now I need a cup!
    Happy PPF!

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  37. What a fabulous selection of projects but I love the postcard you've made for our challenge, it's so cute and that birdie is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing and for playing along with us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog... x

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  38. A lot of beautiful art. Nature at it's best, I hope to see some photos of the babies, and congratulations on the win.

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  39. First, that "Where's my cabana boy?" sign is a hoot! I'm loving the coffee spread with the mixed media die cuts. I would love to exchange postcards with you!

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    1. Diane, please email me at neenfrance(at)yahoo(dot)com :)

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  40. Wow Linda, it looks like you're getting lots done in your temporary space! Lovely cards!

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  41. Wonderful art this week...just adore the positive little birdy.
    Love coffee so that speaks to me as does letting your imagination flow!! Great job! Adorable sparrows eggs!! Congratulations on winning the art goodies!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  42. Brilliant artwork. A really terrific tag with wonderful ideas. Great to have you at Tag Tuesday

    Love Chrissie xx

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  43. Oh how sweet the little eggs are. Your art is lovely! I especially love the little birdie, it's so cute!

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  44. Hi Linda, how perfectly delightful to see those sweet little eggs in the nest. You have a good vantage point for that one at least :D)
    Your coffee card is really beaut and caught my eye immediately - we both enjoy our coffee!
    Love your pieces, they're always such happy and bright works.
    Yes, the only way to think of all that walking up and down stairs is the exercise component... your kitchen table looks so organised and neat. Cheers now and enjoy the coming week :D)

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  45. I love seeing your kitchen table work area and your art this week is so nice and colorful. I love the little bluebird and the background in that piece is just gorgeous!

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  46. Found this from the SSSMchallenge. So glad I did.

    Diana @ Playing
    playingwithoutlimits.wordpress.com

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  47. One piece lovelier than the other! Congrats on your win! Hope that the eggs all will survive!
    I know working on the kitchen table very well :)

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