Sunday, September 30, 2018

Back In The Game!


 Hello peeps! I have missed you all and all your latest meanderings whilst I dealt with  a long stint of back pain (which thankfully is now pretty much over-yay!), and a special anniversary vacation too.  But first...

 I am honored to be back as a guest host this month of October here:


  and the theme I have chosen for the month is "Creature Comforts". You can go so many ways with this theme such as Halloween, rich autumn colors, whatever brings you comfort... I do hope you will link your art journal pages and share with us all!

 Here is my first page for the theme:


 My page was inspired by a You Tube Video by "Painting With Jane".  I will admit I had a bit of a time with the head, shoulders area but I'm happy with the end result. One can learn so much by watching other artists paint, don't you think?

 As I mentioned, we recently celebrated our anniversary. It was another trip to the lovely Cape May, NJ. Although I was quite ill the first day (medications, perhaps?) after that I was about 100% and enjoyed every minute of our stay! I made this card for Bill:


 Linking to the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Anything Goes)

and he totally surprised me with this:


 a dozen red roses on the table in our hotel  room when I walked in!!! I never once thought they were from hubby because although he is very kind and loving he is also very practical and I can't remember the last time he gave me any flowers ;) To this posting the babys breath and greens are thriving along with half the roses!

 And here - a pic of the day we married and below it our recent anniversary dinner at the Merion Inn (which we have been going to for 25 years now and is just as romantic and good as the first time) in Cape May:


 and with this photo (water and wine at table) I am joining the peeps at T Stands For Tuesday.

 I just have gotten back to spending more time in my art room so I made this tag for Tag Tuesday (Autumn/Halloween),  Moo Mania and More (Food/Treats and Sweets), and the Simon Monday Challenge (Tag It!):


 I just brought out my container of Halloween materials to put this tag together. The tag is one of several  hand marbled backgrounds I made some time ago.

 I will also be joining Paint Party Friday with this post. It will be so good to catch up with you all again! Thanks for coming by, I will visit you too :) Be well, be creative, and be happy!

" Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success."
                                                         Swami Sivananda





44 comments:

  1. Dear Linda! I wish you a wonderful month at Art Journal Journey! Your autumnal tree goddess is a lovely and heartwarming masterpiece!
    And this amazing tag! So vibrant and beautiful!
    I love to see it at Moo Mania & More! Thank you very much for supporting the challenge with such abeautiful project!
    Oh my - 35 years of LOVE! Happy anniversary! You both looked and look absolutely beautiful--I wish you all the best for many more wonderful years together! ♥♥♥

    Happy October , happy AJJ, happy PPF, happy Tag Tueaday and happy Moo Mania & More for you!

    Big hugs, Susi

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  2. Lots of wonderful art today. Glad your back pain is better and happy anniversary - great photos! The journal page is beautiful, as is the lovely tag you created for Tag Tuesday, much appreciated! Have a great month, hugs, Valerie

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  3. What a wonderful theme at Art Journal Journey, Linda. So glad you explained it, because I was beginning to flounder. Your image is quite unique and mesmerizing. I felt like dancing when I saw her. Thanks for your perfect example of your theme this month at Art Journal Journey.

    Congratulations at 35 years of wedded bliss. You two look so happy just like newlyweds. And the roses were a great touch, too. The wine, which I know you love had to figure in the celebration. Thanks for sharing your anniversary dinner with us for T this week. Also, it's good to read your back is better.

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  4. wow,love your nature creature,she is so beautiful.

    hugs jenny

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  5. Love your art for AJJ Linda (that's an amazing piece) and it's a great new theme. Plus, most importantly, happy 35. I like how you included the then and now. Glad you got to enjoy your special day. Have a great upcoming T day. Hugs-Erika

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  6. I love your painting for the fist page if artjournal journey, Linda! Beautiful and creative. So glad you are feeling better & happy anniversary!

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  7. Happy Anniversary dear Linda....thank you so much for your beautiful host inspiration on the blog from AJJ... she is dancing with the wind...absolutely wonderful !! Have a nice October.. xoxo

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  8. Absolutely gorgeous art work here

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  9. A stunning art journal page Linda, the image you created looks beautiful. Its a great new theme.
    The tag is also fantastic.
    Happy Anniversary wishes, it was lovely to see your photos and those red roses looked beautiful.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. happy anniversary! and glad to read your back pain is better :)

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  11. Happy Anniversary! Such a happy couple, and such a romantic anniversary celebration :) Happy T Tuesday

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  12. And happy T Day, to you! Hugs, Valerie

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  13. so nice to see the photo of both of you - you look so happy! congrats to your 35 anniversary, this is very special and can not be taken for granted... up to many more!!
    and of course i enjoyed your art: the fascinating tree woman you made for ajj and the halloween tag, too. oh my, is it october already??
    happy t-day ♥♥♥

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  14. Such a fabulous new challenge at AJJ, I'm looking forward to joining in the fun 😁. Your page is gorgeous, I love the warm colours and the the image of the lady tree! Your roses are amazing, so thoughtful of your hubby! Wishing you a very Happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  15. Congrats on your 35th and I loved the photos!
    Your tag is wonderful really like it, and I loved your halloween tag too.
    So glad your pain has left and you are feeling better. Hugs Kathy

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  16. Glad you're back to yourself and could enjoy your anniversary trip. Happy Anniversary. Himself rarely gives flowers so I usually ask, What did you do?
    :-D . Your roses are beautiful. Though your happy place might be at the ocean, you create beautiful artwork at home. Happy T Day

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  17. Linda your painting is just fabulous!!! I fell in love with the colors right away and your rendition of the head and shoulders was well worth the effort. Beautiful! 35!!!! Wow! You and hubby have aged like a fine wine girlfriend! Congratulations! Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  18. Happy Anniversary! See you had a wonderful one! Gorgeous roses!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  19. Your tag is beautiful but I love your painting. The tree lady is very elegant! I am going to have to check out those youtube videos. How sweet of your hubby to give you flowers. I love the pictures of you then and now. Your and your hubby are still a handsome couple.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  20. Fabulous AJJ page and the tag for Tag Tuesday, thank you for joining us.

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  21. I'm so glad your back pain has diminished, Linda. I love the October AJJ theme you chose because: 1. It's very cool; and 2. I have a work-in-process that fits perfectly (grin). I love your autumn tree goddess.

    Yes, I agree that you can learn a lot from other artists. That's one of the things I love about out T-parties.

    Happy 35th to you both! What a romantic way to mark the occasion.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  22. I love your first page Linda and the theme is brilliant! Hoping to get more done soon! Glad you recovered enough to go for a celebratory meal! Congratulations to you both! I try to embrace Halloween crafting but srill struggle! Yours looks fabulously spooky! Happy T Day! Chrisxx

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  23. Happy anniversary... great inspirational art work... The Halloween tag is also great - scary but also fun!

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  24. Lovely creative comfort art work ~ she is divine!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  25. Love your Creature Comfort page Linda, she is stunning and it all flows so beautifully. Time is very limited for me at the moment, hoping things will get a little easier so I can catch my breath for a little me time.
    Happy PPF for tomorrow & a belated Happy Anniversary.
    Hugs Tracey xx

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  26. So glad your back is doing better and it looks like your anniversary celebration was a great success. Love all the autumn themed art, so in tune with the weather here too. Your banner is just perfect for the season.

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  27. Love your painting, Linda, it's fabulous. Also your card and tag. Happy 35th! xoxo

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  28. Hi Linda, happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  29. Lovely art and no more back pain...a win, win Linda!!!
    Happy PPF~

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  30. The painting is so wonderful!! The tag is fantastic. I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better and were able to enjoy your anniversary celebration. Happy Anniversary to both of you!

    -Soma

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  31. Lovely art luv the ladt tree. Happy uou are over that stint of pain. Happy PPF

    much💛❤💛love

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  32. Gorgeous painting Linda!!..so magical and meditative, I love this so much..the colors are deeply rich and the sense of energy and movement is fantastic! I love the skull, so adorable!
    Aw, wow, such beautiful photos of you and your hubby..many congrats!
    Glad your back pain is better!
    Wishing you a wonderful Autumn, lovely to visit your world again!
    Victoria

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  33. So sorry about the back pain but Happy 35th wow!!! Lovely art this week Linda.

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  34. Creative and colorful Halloween tag ~ soooo creative !

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  35. Hi Linda glad you are feeling better. Your art is awesome as always. I too took an anniversary trip last week. We hit the 37 year mark. It goes by quickly doesn't it?

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  36. Always wonderful creations here ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

    ps. any idea what has changed on commenting on your blog w/google account? It doesn't let me comment even though I am signed into google ~ have use I url etc.????

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  37. Beautiful works! Thank you for your loving comment on my blog. Happy PPF - Irma

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  38. so simple yet beautiful. Some day I will try it. Thanks for the link :)

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  39. Such a beautiful painting Linda! I love the colours, and the fluent lines, and the figure like a swaying tree. Gorgeous. And congrats on your anniversary! 35 years, that's a looong time. So good to see how happy you both still are. Hope the back pain will stay away now, that's no fun ...

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  40. Happy Anniversary Linda!!! beautiful collection of projects! Halloween tag is absolutely fun! Thanks for sharing your art with us on Simon says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! barbara

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  41. Ohh I wish you a very Happy Anniversary Linda !! All the best for ever. These roses are so lovely! I like very much your painting, the colours are wonderful, and the meaning gorgeous, brings peace ! Your others Artworks are all gorgeous. Love your theme for Art journal journey.
    I wish you a very nice weekend,
    Big hugs, Caty

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