Well, it still feels very much like summer, here at least, with another heat wave of temps in the 90's F for several days and I'm hanging on to it despite working on some fall themed art;)
Here are my August calendar spreads:
For the T Stands For Tuesday peeps I have a special gift/favor to share from a recent baby shower:
Isn't this the cutest? Sorry about the reflection of me taking the pic but I wasn't able to do anything about that:) What a sweet kitchen timer!
Simon Says Stamp is having a huge month long birthday celebration filled with inspiration, new products and special gifts, and y'all know I do love to stamp and make cards... so this card is for the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Anything Goes), and the Simon Monday Challenge (Stamp It On):
and I never send out a card without some envelope decor:):)
Products: white notecard and envie (Recollections); Neena classic white #110 cardstock; Altenew Layered Cupcake stamp and die set, Label Love stamp set; Versafine Onyx Black ink; StazOn Chai Latte ink; Archival Wendy Vecchi inks- Aquamarine, Rose Madder, Buttercup; Marvy Uchida Ochre ink; Distress Worn Lipstick ink; Ranger Stickles glitter glue.
A fun tag for Tag Tuesday (theme is Time/Clocks):
Tim Holtz Distress tag, layering stencil- Clockwork, Paper Dolls, Quote Chips, Distress ink- Vintage Photo;; Dylusions ink sprays- Dirty Martini, Lemon Zest, London Blue; modeling paste; hemp cord (Darice); washi tape (unknown).
And lastly I will share what I call an "ugly " (to me) page. It can't always be pretty, right? This journal page was inspired by the sunset photo at the top of my post. I gave myself only 10 min. to grab a few supplies and complete something:
A few paints, gelli plate print deli scraps, tissue paper scrap, pencil, and a lovely washi tape from Eileen which I sadly covered up pretty much (I have more though:) Not sure if this counts towards the new theme of "A World Of Fantasy" hosted by the lovely Yvonne this month at Art Journal Journey(my fantasy/dream is to live at the beach) and if it doesn't you can just delete my entry. Also joining Paint Party Friday! A bientôt...
"We know that in September we will wander through the warm winds of summer's wreckage. We will welcome summer's ghosts." Henry Rollins
I loved seeing your calendar pages. Very creative. The tag and journal page are wonderful. What a clever party favor.
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Oh, I wish I could create that quickly, and that beautifully! And your tag is great! Cute card, and love that adorable timer! Thanks for the post. Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful art again. Love the card and of course, the tag for TT is my fave, thanks so much for joining us there! It's hard to take photos of shiny things! Enjoy your summer as long as it lasts! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA great post to read Linda and as always you have included fantastic art projects, tags and cards.
ReplyDeleteYour calender journal pages are wonderful you can imagine the heat by looking at the images you added, hot,hot and hotter.
It is a sweet timer as well, I think that is a really useful gift.
Wow to your 10 minute journal page, it is a beauty, not ugly at all. I am thrilled you added it to Art Journal Journey and that you were inspired by your lovely photo at the top of the page to create your own fantasy scene.
Happy T day wishes
Yvonne xx
Wonderful creations Linda! I love that cute little cupcake and the background you've created is lovely.
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Mandy xx
I actually love your ugly page Linda. I guess it is all in eyes of the beholder. Nice calendar-you certainly caught the feel of summer. WE are that heatwave too-ugh! I am ready for some fall cool temperatures. What a hot summer. Love the timer. I thought it was a teapot for a few minutes. Have a great T day-but even more-stay cool. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful journal pages! I love how you captured all those happy memories 😁. Your card and tag are fabulous too, and your journal page captures the sunset scene beautifully! Happy T Day! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh ! Amazing art here again dear Linda! You never cease to amaze with your beautiful makes, love all here today again! Such a talented Mixed Media artist! Thank you for joining us at Art Journal JOurney again . Much appreciated! This is really a sweet and lovely kitchen timer!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day my friend!
Hugs, Susi
you captured the days of august beautifully! love the tag and card, too! and this little timer is absolutely cute! what a nice gift!
ReplyDeletehave a great week and happy t-day!
What a great way to celebrate August. Your lovely calendar pages are incredible. You can almost feel the heat radiating from these pages.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is great and I love how you used the paper doll.
I think you have created a fabulous entry for Yvonne's theme at Art Journal Journey. It's a great and unique take on fantasy, but much appreciated. Thanks for sharing it with us at AJJ.
That is a fabulous timer. I am so impressed and it is quite unique, too. It's a wonderful and thoughtful baby shower gift, too. Thanks for sharing it with us for T this Tuesday.
I do not think your ugly page is ugly at all-I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable timer and I always enjoy seeing your art-calender pages, tag, and more.
Happy T
Oh your journal pages are divine! ~ Hot here in MA too ~
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It's September, but it's still hot and dry here. I can tell fall is coming by where the sunlight falls on the patio lol but that's about it. What an adorable timer! I love your sunset, a wonderful interpretation of the photo. Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteGreat journal pages! I magnified them to have a good look, awesome!
ReplyDeleteI smiled at the tea pot timer. So cute. Perfect for the T party. It’s not the sort of thing that springs to mind when shopping for a baby shower though....
Did you make that in 10 minutes? That is a feat in itself. Well done you. Give yourself a pat one the back.
Happy T Day,
Lisca
What lovely pages and I love your tag as well! The teapot is very pretty.
ReplyDeletewas pretty hot here too today :) nice journal pages and you could probably help your "ugly" page by cropping it closer to the colours (its not ugly though)
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful makes, Linda. I really love your calendar pages and the images that you chose to represent that month. It has been rather hot here in PA as well. But my children are loving the 90 degree weather because it means they get to go in the pool.
ReplyDeleteThat tea pot timer is adorable. I have never seen one quite like it.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Oh my! You have been busy! I love your calendar pages especially the carabelle studio one! Your card and tag are fabulous! I am failing to see what you don't like about this page as I love it! Love the little timer too! Happy T Day! Chrisx
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ReplyDeleteYour journal pages are wonderful, you will always enjoy looking back on them and thank you for sharing them.
I loved that shower party favour!
Your card and tags are fun and that quick painting is beautiful - great intense colours.
Cheers and enjoy September :D) xx
Lots of great artwork - love the tag you made, with such good advice to "remember the now"!!!
ReplyDeleteYour calendar pages are so wonderful!! Mine is a boring digital calendar. That cupcake on your card looks delicious, the envelope is sweet too. The timer is very cute indeed. Love your tag. Your journal page is definitely not ugly. It's lovely!
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Gorgeous tag..I love the colour combo.
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Great artwork - especially love the tag for Tag Tuesday. The background is really special. And what a wonderful little kitchen timer!
ReplyDeleteYou are always so happy and busy and inspiring....
ReplyDeleteYikes! So hot!
I disagree that that page is ugly! I really love it.
Thank you for visiting btw and your lovely comment...it's good to be back and feeling more inspired...
Karenx
ps forgot to say... lucky you having the ice cream with the hard topping....I've not seen it 'over here' - I adored it! hmmm perhaps its just as well then;)
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I enjoyed sseeing your calendar spreads, Linda. Your sea shell and dolphin sketches are terrific. I love the R. W. Emerson page - beautiful!
ReplyDelete"Baby is brewing" - that's really clever and the tea kettle timer is delightful.
Love your card and envelope. The cupcake looks almost like you could lift it off the page and take a bite.
Great tag too. I don't think the "wonder" page is ugly. I'm not saying that just because there's a piece of my washi tape in it ;-) It's the type of painting that hangs on many chain motel room walls. I always find those interesting and wonder how an artist can apply for the job of supplying them.
You're so talented!
Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
great art works,i loved all your pages,very beautiful.
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hugs jenny
Awesome sky shot and love the cupcake card creation!
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A ShutterBug Explores
Great tag for our challenge.Thank you for joining us on Tag Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteLinda, your pages are such a beautiful celebration of summer. You will enjoy them even more on a cold winter day. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteYour August calendar Journal spreads are all fabulous Linda, Summer seems to have flown by now even after the weeks of hot weather we had. It is amazing how the cooler days can dull down those warmer ones.
ReplyDeleteAdore the colour and background of your tag.
The timer really is a cutie, a show piece indeed and I love your landscape, so clever to use those gelli print & tissue scraps... WONDERful!!
Happy PPF & enjoy the weekend.
Hugs Tracey x
Your journal pages are wonderful and the rest of your art, too. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYour journal pages are always so fun and wonderful. I really envy you the wonderful memories you'll always have when you look back at them. I wish I had the dedication to do something similar, lol. I'm lazy!
ReplyDeleteWow, what fab journal pages. Love the tag as well.
ReplyDeleteYour calendar art is full of interest. As always your art is beautiful.
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Your journal pages are so beautifully created.
ReplyDeleteLove your landscape!
What a wonderful and interesting post!
Happy PPF 🎨
WoW! What a lot of work. I love it all. You must be very productive. I really like your pages. Must be very cool to be able to look back on all the ones you have done. I like the photo of the timer. It is cool. I took one like that a few years ago with me looking into a Christmas bauble. The shape of the bauble did not not do me any favors, though. I ended up looking like Ork. LOL
ReplyDeleteCreative tag creation and wise words on it ~
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Beautiful work for the challenges and what a sweet shower favour.
ReplyDeleteParticularly love your landscape and tag
ReplyDeleteHoly cow those calendar pages, you must be so busy! So much creative stuff but that pretty blue-green tag might be my fave. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, those wonderful days of summer .... I'm already feeling homesick for it. The warmth and the heat splash off your pages :-) I actually really like your "ugly" page! Love how you did the words, and how you used the collage. Happy PPF! (and enjoy those last days of hot weather!)
ReplyDeleteLuv the tags and the painted landscape best
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much💛love
Your calendar pages are fantastic, as is all of your art. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo of the sun! and creative art rendition of it ~ Are you cold where u are?
ReplyDeleteIt is very cool in MA .
Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores
Fabulous projects, love the journal pages. I really want to get into that too, but I struggle about how I want to use it. And love the card and tag as well. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteYour calendar looks great and full of words - good way to read/remember in the future what you said these days...
ReplyDeletelove your calendar. I can see you have been busy :) Love your spreads.
ReplyDeleteI love your calendar pages! I'm sure they are a joy to look back on :)
ReplyDeleteCute cupcake card and love the tag card 'remember the now' ~ good advice ~ lovely creations!
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