Hello! Thought I'd begin this post with a painting I did inspired by the last of the zinnias I picked from the garden (you can see that pic here) and a video from Tamara Laporte's FREE!! Life Book Creativity and Wellbeing Summit. This lesson was taught by Janet Skates called "Bouquet of Joy". It was a 3 week free event of videos and instructors and interviews and it was fab!! Anyone else watch the daily vids? I watched all of them but only got to this lesson which really spoke to me. The videos were only available for a limited time.
For T Stands For Tuesday:
I'm sharing my coffee and a breakfast veggie wrap I had while we were in Cape May again last month. I have had this wrap several times at our favorite place for breakfast and it is so yummy! Also too much at once so I always get another meal of it:) Last week although I did participate and visit the TSFT gang, I forgot to link myself so if you wish to see what I posted it's the post just below this one;) And Deb- someone commented that you would have loved to see my whimsical cat painting so if you want to see you can find it here:)
For Tag Tuesday (theme is Edgar Allan Poe) and Simply Neutrals Tuesday I made this tag:
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For both the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Halloween/Spooky) and the Simon Monday Challenge (Take Flight), along with Art Journal Journey (Creature Comforts) I have one last Halloween inspired project:
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Bat girl loves flying about with the bats :) Background began with a coat of black gesso. I then stenciled and lightly sponged on white gesso. That sweet girl image-yes- I have been using her and her friends quite a bit lately- is from the Simon Says Stamp Shop Inky Antics Clear Stamp set- designed by Andrea Ockey Paar. I also used lots of stickers and some paper bits from my stash.
I wish to thank all the artists who linked their fabulous journal pages at Art Journal Journey-you all rock! Over 100 joined in(some of you at least several times) guided by my chosen theme this month! It was a pleasure to guest host and to see everyone's art-thank you, and to hosts Susi and Elizabeth!!
It goes without saying that I will also link to Paint Party Friday later this week. Happy week, and thanks for stopping by-mwah!
"Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy." Sarah Ban Breathnach
I love your painting and love your Halloween art pieces too Your breakfast burrito sounds delicious-I should try making something like that for us-for something different.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween and T Day hugs Kathy I am off to check your last weeks post
Oh wow ~ lovely series of creative works ~ Your zinnia painting is fantastic!
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Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
great painting of the zinnias :)
ReplyDeletethe wrap needs bacon and then it would be complete ;)
Great art Linda, and I must say that wrap looks yummy. It must be good to have it so many times.:) But when you find something yummy, you might as well enjoy it. Thanks for the fun challenge this month at AJJ. I enjoyed it. Have a super T day and Halloween. Hugs-erika
ReplyDeleteA very fun tag! I love the Poe. And your zinnia painting is lovely.
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Kate
What a lot of wonderful art. Love the flowers you painted, so beautiful. Great Halloween art, especially the wonderful Poe tag, thanks so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday.Your food looks very tasty, I can imagine how much you enjoyed it. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletei just LOVE your poe tag, he´s always so great for halloween! "pocket" elements are just wonderful, somehow 3-d, but flat enough to incorporate into books etc. awesome! and i wish a fairy would bring me a part of your wrap for breakfast now, i would spend one of three wishes for it;)
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Wonderful art projects Linda, the Halloween sweet girl with spiders in her hair appealed to me even though I don't like spiders.
ReplyDeleteThe flower painting looked beautiful.
Your breakfast meal sounds yummy although it would suit me better to have it at lunch time.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Gosh Linda, wish I had known about the free daily videos sooner. Too bad they are probably gone, now. I used to be involved in Tamara's Life Books, but haven't heard a thing for over a year. Your zinnia painting is incredible. It is a genuine beauty.
ReplyDeleteI adore your Poe tag. I think this must be a very popular theme. I really like how you treated the tag. Very original.
I genuinely adore your colorful, slightly spooky, and genuinely adorable Halloween journal page. We appreciated your theme, and I'm sure I can speak for Susi, too, in saying thanks for hosting this month at Art Journal Journey.
I'm SO glad you linked at T this week. I really am hungry now that I've seen that veggie breakfast wrap. It looks delicious, and repeat customers always mean the food is good. Looks like the coffee was, too. Thanks for sharing your art and your wrap and coffee with us for T this Tuesday.
I would have been here sooner, but I think I overdid myself yesterday when I rode out to a pumpkin patch where I picked 10 gourds. I got overheated and didn't realize it until I got home and showered to cool down.
Terrific flower painting, wonderful Poe tag and a super journal page as well.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of a breakfast wrap and it does look delicious
Happy a very happy T Day
Love Chrissie xx
Fun spooky background! I love the textures and your image is colored beautifully. Thank you for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteFantastic art Linda. Lovely painting, tag and page! Elizabeth sent me an email about the free summit but I haven't watched any of the videos- simply no time for it! Great you found the time and made at least one beautiful painting inspired by the instructor there.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day ♥♥♥ your wrap looks tempting to me! Thanks for the fab challenge this month at AJJ, happy Halloween dear Linda!
Big hugs
Susi
Your vase of Zinnias is beautiful to see.
ReplyDeleteYou've been having fun with the Poe tag Linda, very well done.
The Halloween girl is cute and I love the end result 😊
Such a beautiful painting, I love how you shaded the background and your zinnias look so pretty too! Your tag and Halloween page are gorgeous too 😀. Thanks so much for such a wonderful theme at Art Journal Journey, I had so much fun and I'm sorry I haven't had time to visit you as often as I would have liked with my holiday/vacation this month, you've been a fabulous host! Your breakfast looks yummy - Happy T Day! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteThe zinnias are so pretty and a lovely way to remember them. Your Edgar tag made me smile. I like the way he's tucked inside the pocket. Like he's in his room listening to the raven tapping at his door. Batgirl will have a purrfect Halloween with the black cats along. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteWell done and creative Poe tag ~ so appropriate for Halloween and All Souls Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I like bats -and especially for this season :) The veggie wrap looks huge! Isn't it a treat when something that good lasts for two meals :) Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteYour vegie wrap looks delicious! And that Poe tag is fabulous! Thanks for sharing on T Day!
ReplyDeleteI watched all the summit videos too, Linda. They were great! I haven't done any of the lessons yet, but I took notes and screenshots. I love your flower painting and all the cute spooky Halloween art - especially bat girl.
ReplyDeleteYummy veggie wrap.
Deb may not see this post because she's short on time these days. However she did a "fly-by" post today at her blog, so you could let her know there.
Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
Lovely painting of recognizable zinnias. I also love the Poe tag. You've really been busy with all those lovely projects.
ReplyDeleteThe wrap looks delish and is making me hungry!
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
What a lovely flower painting! The tag and Halloween art are also quite charming. The wrap looks yummy too...
ReplyDeleteLoved the painting and challenge pieces!!
ReplyDeleteHappy T day!
Loving the layout of your Edgar Tag...great images too...
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Tag Tuesday..x
Isn't time just flying by this year and your art has really put me in the mood to celebrate this season!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful painting Linda, so lovely to have been created by inspiration of others. Your Tag is equally as fab. Thank you for hosting over at AJJ, so sorry I did not have much free time to join in more.
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Wishing you a wonderful week Tracey xx
Just had to stop by.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a lovely painting of zinnias :)
All the best Jan
I love both your tag and the journal page! You have been an excellent host for AJJ and I am so sorry I failed to make one last entry! Your breakfast wrap looks delicious! Belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous Halloween creation on so many levels ~ soooo creative!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Wonderful artwork and photographs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork! In your zinnias painting, I specially love the background. The Poe card could not be more perfect. The Halloween card is amazing. Another fabulous background. Love her purple hair and the cat. Thank You so much for hosting Art Journal Journey!
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Hi Linda, happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteLuv the bold green vase and your cutesy
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Happy you dropped by my blog today Linda
Much🌺💛🌺love
What a lovely post, Linda. Love especially your sweet Halloween page.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and weekend xx
Wow lots of fun creativity and food too. I really love your spooky art and the Zinnias are so pretty. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBat Girl is adorable and the background for Halloween is wonderfully creative!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I like how you used that stencil on your Halloween-project. It fits in beautifully .... I like Poe too, and that wrap looks seriously delicious ... Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces for the challenges Linda, happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove all the art Linda. Especially the raven for the Poe challenge!
ReplyDeleteThose zinnias are beautiful Linda.... we have had a couple of hard frosts but still have some colourful flowers in the garden.
ReplyDeleteLoved your Halloween projects.... Poe always looks so suitably Halloween!
Great quote by SBB.... I have her book Simple Abundance and I read it every day.... and have done for several years :)
Kx
Nice art pieces and lovely flowers! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a creative and fun weekend ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Lovely creations.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabulous tag! Great design! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeletei'm loving the poe piece! thanks for linking up at tag tuesday! xo
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda, how wonderful to see you joining Simply Neutrals again, thank you! I love your tag, it's so beautiful and inspiring! Beautiful Halloween project and flowers painting too! Wishing you a happy week, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteflowers are great, but I would love th have the green pot :)
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your 'Poe' tag at SNT's! So well done; you've captured his mystery! tucked behind 'the raven' that way~ Love your zinnia's painting! The background sets them off so beautifully and the dark vase compliments them. Thanks for sharing! and hope you have a nice weekend~ karen o