We had one chilly day last week which was enough to make me bundle up a bit, think warm thoughts, and even make a Christmas tag:
Staying warm:
with my favorite mug of Peet's coffee, warm cozy slippers and Cuddl Duds wrap. Believe it or not the cold only lasted the day and we have since had either high 60's F or low 70's F. Still haven't had to clean up my summer flowers:) Sharing my cuppa with you and the T Stands For Tuesday gang at Altered Book Lover. Take a peek and check the variety of posts and see what they are up to-and then join in!
The giveaway: You know I've been cleaning out everywhere. Well, I came across this chipboard book and just had to use it:
Fronts and backs of each "page":
Each side was covered with a decorative napkin. I did the eyes with paint markers. Printed and glued down some of my many favorite quotes, then sponged the edges with black ink. And guess what? I found another of these books-hence my giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win the book along with a selection of napkins please just let me know in the comments and I will choose a winner at random. Please note-this is only open to those with USA addresses. I went to check the cost at the post office before making this decision , and sadly it was ridiculously high to send overseas-despite the light weight and size!! Sorry.
And lastly I have a journal page inspired by the new theme this month at Art Journal Journey- 101 Ways to Keep Warm- hosted by Chris. Isn't it a lovely theme? Also sharing with Moo Mania and More (theme is Make it Feminine), Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #32, and of course, Paint Party Friday!
Products: gesso; acrylic paints; spray inks; dictionary page; white cardstock; stamps Wall Art Set-Wow!, Bokeh Set- Ellen Hutson, Scribble Faces-Dina Wakley; Tim Holtz layering stencil-Honeycomb; Crafters Workshop stencil; Archival inks- Buttercup, Jet Black); Fude Ball black pen.
That's it for now. Be well, be warm, and I'll be seeing you:)
All evil vanishes for he who keeps the sun in his heart. Hindu Proverb
we are finally getting cooler here too-loved your christmas tag and your journal page. I know mailing out of the country is so ridiculous with the high prices and then if it does not get delivered makes it all worse
ReplyDeleteyour photo sounds nice and cozy-Happy T day Kathy
It's cold over here, too, so a good time to wrap up and enjoy being home. Wonderful journal page and love the book-print tag, thanks so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday again - good idea to make a Christmas tag. The little book you made is so sweet, love it. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh Linda - beautiful art here again this week! The tag is gorgeous and you made a fantastic bird book - wow.. each bird is so well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful page linked to Chris's theme and to Moo Mania & More! Thank you for supporting the challenges - I appreciate this very much! Happy T-Day - oh you are lucky that you have not as cold as we here..just grey, dark, rainy and cold the whole day. But I keep your advice from the page in mind!
Wished I had an adress in USA - that lovely giveaway will make one lucky winner very happy I guess!
oxo Susi
Wonderful art projects Linda, the bird book looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think postage costs are high everywhere you live these days so I do understand why you are keeping close to home for your give away.
I loved the dog print on your cuppa today.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
You've been busy and I note that you too are destashing your studio. Hard task that I'm engaging in too. It's amazing why has been hiding there. Good to see you are putting your finds to good use. That's going to one very lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteOh and it is going to get even colder this weekend. Brrrr. We have been so spoiled this fall, haven't we? I dug out the Christmas craft box and I am ready to do a little creating too. I love your beautiful bird and I'd love to join in the give away so add my name. I like your mug. Personalized mugs are always so fun. Have happy T day and stay warm. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous thread, Linda. I love your Birdies
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE
Beautiful art Linda! x
ReplyDeleteI do like your AJJ page, so warm and friendly.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is so Christmassy, love the way you've used the bookpage.
a wonderful bird-book and your journaling page is great, too! i will try to Keep summer in my heart:))
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What a fun little bird book! Your tag is just lovely! The bookpage is perfect. Great colors on the journal page! I need to get mine out and get to playing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork! I love the vintage feel to your Christmas tag and the way you decorated those little birds is amazing 😁. Your page is lovely with the bright colours, stencilling and wonderful sentiment! Wishing you a Happy T Day! J 😊
ReplyDeleteLinda your book turned out lovely!! Surely put my name in the hat for your drawing... It looks like a fun project and i always need an influx of napkins!!! :) Happy happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteOh the Little bird book is so cute. I love all the napkin designs etc.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that yuou do the giveaway and I totally understand you not being able to post outside the US. Postage is ridiculous these days.
Happy T-Day
Lisca
We're still not getting weather I'd call cold. It's chilly enough today to turn the heat on, but the high is still expected to be over 60. I wonder if we'll get much winter to speak of....
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did the birds. I'm not very crafty/artistic and had never seen anything like this little book.
Happy T Tuesday!
The tag is gorgeous and you made a fantastic bird book and the Journal page is wonderfu, i love this art
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Elke
Your Christmas tag is beautiful. Even if the warm temps don't want me to think of Christmas. I could go through Winter very happy with temps in the 70s. But that will change this weekend. Sad face. Your bird book is so charming. I would love to participate in the giveaway. And I will try to keep Summer in my heart even when the temperatures plummet. Have a Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteA lot of lovely art today, Linda. The Christmas tag is beautiful - a perfect mix of aged retro look and glitter. Fabulous composition in your "keep summer" page! Finally the birdies are just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in the giveaway. I have a U.S. mailing address and my mail is forwarded to Mexico from there. If the prize fits into an envelope (like a 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 manila envelope), please put my name in the hat. Thank you for your generosity.
Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
P.S. And thank you for your kind comments and well wishes on my blog today ;-)
DeleteYour T Tuesday host is very late, but I finally slept and overslept. Woke up just in time to vote (school board and city council). On the way home I noticed it was 38 degrees F here at noon. Can you believe it? It was HOT here two days ago, then it turned cold, cold, cold. It's definitely on the way to you, I noticed.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore your tag and that reminds me I have some of those felt stickers, only mine are stockings. I'll have to try to find them, because I am in love with that tag. It's a gift in itself.
Your AJJ entry is really wonderful. The sentiment hits true and the way you chose to decorate it was fabulous.
Speaking of fabulous, your little bird book is out of this world. I enlarged the birds so I could better read the sentiments. I saw a tea cup that I swooned over. Although you have been far too kind to me already, I would love to enter your giveaway. Trust me, I KNOW the cost of international shipping, after being in a swap with Valerie, Chris, and Annette. It's really pricey.
I wish Peets was in Kansas, but I fear Starbucks is about the only quality coffee you will find here. So if you ever visit me during winter, bring your warm and toasty slippers, your white wine, and some Peet's. I'll supply the warm bed and comfy chair, the wine glass, and the coffee mug (grin). Thanks for sharing your art, your lovely birdies, your giveaway opportunity, and your Peet's coffee with us for T this Tuesday.
Love your beautiful Christmas book print tag!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been cold and very damp here . Tonight I think I'll light a fire. Your art if great this week and I love what you did with your little book. It would be fantastic to when the kit and create something similar.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about having cool weather and then the next few days are warm. It has been crazy like that here in PA lately. We even had snow today.
ReplyDeleteI really love your journal page. That dina wakely stamp is very interesting and I love how you showcased it!
And your little bird book is so pretty. I have never used napkins in my art but what a great idea!
Happy Tea Day!
Kate
First of all Thank You for the lovely page for my 101 ways to keep warm. I love the quote and I always love seeing those Dina faces! Must put them on my list!! We do seem to be well into cold Autumn days here and although the sun is shining there is a definitely chill to the air and we wrap up warm on our walks! I am hoping to start on something Christmassy today! Your tag is beautiful - the book print is a very good background for your angel and poinsettia. The little bird book is fabulous and you have created a great giveaway! (yes the postage is high!) Belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
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Oooh love all the artwork ~ the Holiday one very elegant yet simple ~ and the last one is very creative gently colorful and filled with meaningful words ~ Love the 'give away' but don't need it ~ trying to clean out what I have ~ and the shadow photo oozes warmth ~ it is a bit chilly now ~
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A ShutterBug Explores,
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these are all awesome, great designs and colors! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
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sparkle & shine, kindness *~*
A beautiful Christmas/Book Print Tag...love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with our challenge at Tag Tuesday..x
Beautiful tag and love the birds. Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to win and display! Happy T day, a little late!
ReplyDeleteI love the message of this AJ spread: artful and warm. Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Artiste Mixed Media.
ReplyDeleteWOW! a wonderful artsy post Linda.
ReplyDeleteOf course I would be interested in winning your give away!!
Thanks for the T-day comments.....belated T-day wishes
Great tag and journal page
ReplyDeleteLovely Xmas tag and a warm page, it is a lovely theme this month. Beautiful giveaway you have planned.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF Linda, have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, such a super beautiful post, your birds are so enchanting, colorful whimsy. I love "ways to keep warm", so gorgeous and such heartwarming words... very elegant/delicate energy of the art, gentle and magical, so beautifully done!
ReplyDeletePerfect hindu proverb to match this lovely post..love that!
Happy PPF
Victoria #23
Have a wonderful wkd!
Love 'Keep Summer in your Heart ~ and thanks for coming by PPF link ~
ReplyDeleteWould you email me your snail mail addy ? ~ thanks,
Happy Weekend to you ~
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
ps. in need of prayers ~ one day I am better and do too much ~ next day not so good ~ Want to be well soon! Won't get the flu and pneumonia shot next year!
Happy Weekend to you ~
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful book and the page "keep summer in your heart" is gorgeous, will send some of my summer up to you,lol.
ReplyDeleteLove all your artwork this week, Linda. You really are so very creative. Your Christmas tag is wonderful and those little birds are so cute. Hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner but our tree went up last weekend. We all love Christmas and like to make an early start.
ReplyDeleteI am always so impressed with your art. I have not tried using these supplies and would love a change to win and try them. I live in Oregon. Your tag is perfect for Christmas and the birds are charming.
ReplyDeleteOh that book is marvelous...so pretty with great quotes too!! I love the keep summer in your heart too!! I won't even put my finger in the pot as I know postal to Canada is insane. It's why I rarely send snail mail!! I have some of those cardboard pieces in shapes and never really knew what to do with them...thanks for the inspiration!! I think we even gave a bunch away...but now I'm thinking in a new different realm! Fabulous post!! Thank you!
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Hi Linda, I always love looking at your art! the birds totally rock. And I so hear you about the shipping, its notorious IN canada let alone shipping TO canada! Thanks for subscribing too BTW. The giveaway starts tomorrow at justaddawatersilly.com. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love the bird book And your art page too. You look so cozy tucked up with your cuppa coffee.
ReplyDeleteit is obvious holiday season soon. I love what I see here and it´s a pitty I live in Sweden :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you and thanks for commenting again ~ ^_^
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What a beautiful Journal page. mmmm! I love all the different "eyes" you did on the birds for your book pages too! Please enter me in your drawing. What a lovely surprise when I landed on your blog again. hugs, lenna
ReplyDeleteThe tag is beautiful and I love your journal page! The birds are so cute that you did, they're charming and lovely. Please include me in your give away.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty artwork Linda! Love all the colorful birds and beautiful Christmas tag! Wonderful journal work too! Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a bonanza of art work and possible "gifts" to be won! i love your bird book as i am partial to all things bird.
ReplyDeleteI would like to be entered in your giveaway. Have a wonderful week.
Lovely journal page and cute Birdy book! I am with you-cozy slippers and a hot beverage!
ReplyDeleteYou look so warm and cozy! I love your art this week, your journal page is so dreamy and pretty. And if it's not to late I'd like to be included in your giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteThose birds are fantastic. .thank you for sharing the art supplies you used and the tag shows the spirit of Christmas. Fantastic art. Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your little book! My mom and I had the most fun making similar birds together one day and finished them with plastic googley eyes. LOL! We drew lavish eye lashes. What a great memory. Yours are much more beautiful and artistic and such an inspiration today. Happy Thanksgiving to you and hugs, Autumn
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