Monday, October 8, 2018

This and That

Hello! Seems like suddenly I've got lots to post so I expect to post twice this week-something I haven't done in a long time;)

 I am guest host at Art Journal Journey this month and have chosen the theme "Creature Comforts". You can go many ways with the theme such as using rich autumn colors, creating a journal page around what brings you comfort, or going literally with creating a creature - Halloween or otherwise. I do hope you'll join in, and for really wonderful, creative inspirations do visit the link ups!

 Here is another entry from me:


 Special friends I have "met" blogging bring me much joy and comfort as do the lovely notes and such I occasionally receive from some. This beautiful tag was sent to me in 2012 by my dear friend Patty S. and I decided to use it in one of my calendar journal pages. I know some of you have asked- although Patty isn't currently blogging you can catch her gorgeous art and photography on Instagram:)

 And here are my September calendar spreads:







 For T Stands For Tuesday I have a special lunch to share that I had while in Cape May a few weeks ago:


 Finally I got to taste my first lobster roll!!! Now, Erika, I'm sure it doesn't compare to the ones you get to enjoy in New England, but this one was delicious!! I'd looked at reviews for where to get  a really good lobster roll and went with the tiny place called Quincy's near our motel and got take out. We would definitely have one again:)

  We also recently were able to enjoy the Celtic Classic weekend in our home town and the weather was perfect! We got to enjoy some wonderful music, the Tartan Parade, Highland Games, Border Collie Training Demos, and a Guinness (or two;) Here are just a few pics:

   From top- left to right the first 4 pics are of my high school alma mater. I still get goosebumps when I hear them play- this band is the most powerful and grand band of all the schools in our LV area!  Bottom left represent the military, and bottom right- two of the four police horses that patrol our city.
 And above are a few of the bagpipe bands that paraded then played to compete for first place.

 And now how about some Christmas???

WHAT- yes I did say Christmas!! Not that I really want to think of it yet as we are still enjoying summer like weather. But I couldn't resist taking out some of my stash and making two quick and easy cards for the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Let's Get Ready For Christmas!)



 I simply grabbed some holiday stickers and patterned papers and adhered it all to white notecards.

OK, I think you've had enough from me in this post so thanks if you're still here! Will be around to visit you too. Happy Columbus Day in the US, and a Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends - enjoy!

" Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort." Franklin D. Roosevelt


24 comments:

  1. Lots of lovely art today. Love how you made Patty's gorgeous tag a part of one of your beautiful pages. Love the Highland marchers and players, what fun! Your lobster roll looks great!! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Oh wow! Your first lobster roll ! One of my favorites ~ Gorgeous tag creation about a sunflower!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  3. You have some gorgeous art today Linda, and I am glad to hear Patty is still making art. I need to get onto Instagram and see what she's been up to. And your blog header is perfect for fall. That Celtic parade looks amazing. How cool to have that near you. And mostly, I am so glad you finally had a lobster roll. And even more glad that you enjoyed it so much. It looks like they put some chives or something on it, but I bet that is good addition. Too bad you can't do a mail switch of lobster rolls so we could compare them. Have a great T day Linda. Hugs-Erika

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  4. Enjoyed all of your lovely art today, and the parade. the lobster roll looks delicious-I have never had one. Happy T enjoy your day hugs

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  5. You certainly know how to pack a great deal of art and interesting photos into a single post, Linda. Your lovely art for Art Journal Journey shows a very different, yet beautiful side to your theme this month. I LOVE the background AND I love that tag that Patty sent you. She has always been so very thoughtful. Thanks for sharing this with us at Art Journal Journey, and thanks for hosting this month.

    Your parade was unique and unusual. Is it something relevant or specific to your area? I would love to join you as you watched the parade and went for a Guinness or two afterwards. If it's a stout, I'll drink it. If it's anything else, no thanks.

    Speaking of drinks, I have never had a lobster roll, but it looks good and is making me hungry. Thanks for sharing it and your drink with us for T this Tuesday.

    And I don't care what anyone says, I'm NOT ready for Christmas. Your cards are cute, though.

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  6. So many gorgeous art Linda! Great to use Patty's tag a part of the calendar pages! I miss her art blog even though I see her beautiful art on Insta and FB. But that's not the same for me as her wonderful blogposts were in the past. Your calendar pages are wonderful and so are the x-mas cards! What a fun event in your town! Thank you for sharing the intersting photos and I can imagine how good such a lobster roll tastes. Heavenly for sure!
    Happy T Day and Art Journal Journey dear October hostess!
    Big hugs, Susi

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  7. i always enjoy your versatile journaling pages, all of them are great. good you had the best weather for the tartan parade:)
    and no, i´m not thinking x-mas yet LOL. but in the end you will be lucky to have some cards made before the stress sets in:)
    happy t-day ♥

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  8. Fantastic art journal pages, your diary is looking fantastic.
    The Christmas cards were also super. I haven't thought about mine as yet.
    Your lobster roll looks yummy, I have yet to see anything like it on offer in our restaurants, maybe if we lived in the south of the UK but not here in the north.
    I loved the photos of the marching bands. It looks like a super gathering.
    Happy T day wishes Linda.
    Yvonne xx

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  9. I've never had lobster roll and have been curious, but I never see it offered around here. Yours looks delicious! I may not be ready for Christmas, but some things require preparation. Looks like you'll be prepared :) Happy T Tuesday!

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  10. Your calendar pages are so fun and colorful. Lobster rolls are the best and I had to smile when I saw Cape Cod potato chips made in my state. The Celtic Classic looks like fun. I love the sound of the bagpipes. I watched a Youtube video something like 18 Christmas cards in 18 minutes. She did the same thing you did. Very cool idea. Happy T Day

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  11. Your journal page has so many lovely textures. That lady is my favorite!! All your pages are wonderful.
    We love Celtic music in our family so a Celtic weekend sounds amazing! How much fun you must have had. Who doesn't like bagpipes?
    Good for your getting started on Christmas. Your cards are so pretty. The black chalkboard looks perfect with the colorful letters.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  12. great looking spreads :) I find it so funny that highland games are more popular in north america then they are here in scotland lol

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  13. Those are great journal pages. Of course my eye went straight to the turtle (my fav animal). I totally agree with the turtle life rules. (They made me smile)
    Wow, what a parade! It looks very British. I love that sort of bands and I enjoy listening to bag pipes.
    Oh gosh, Christmas cards. Please... I must admit these are really cute. Well done.
    Have a happy t day,
    Lisca

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  14. I love the journal page you made with Patty's tag - internet friends are just as important as friends we can see all the time! I love your journal pages - I never seem to have time to photograph mine! I loved seeing all of those bands it must have been a lovely occasion! Happy T day! Chrisx

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  15. Wonderful calendar pages ~ my favorite is the Sea Turtle ~ lovely art work!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  16. Your art is always so beautiful and I love Scotland too, so this post is amazing! Have a great week!

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  17. I hope to contribute more to AJJ now that we're back home from vacation. Great theme. You made a lovey page with that lovely tag and the lovely story behind it, Linda ;-)

    I haven't had a lobster roll since we left the East Coast. We brought some frozen Maine lobster tails home with us to Mexico and look forward to enjoying them. No cold water lobster here. Your roll looks sooo good.

    The Celtic Classic weekend looks like fun. I love bagpipes!

    Lovely Christmas cards. You've put me in the Christmas spirit. This was a very fun post.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  18. What lovely journal pages and cards! The Celtic weekend looks amazing too...

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  19. Oh the Celtic Weekend looks wonderful ~ love bagpipes!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  20. Wonderful Xmas cards ~ lovely and favorite is the snowman ~ so cute!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  21. Your calendar pages are gorgeous! So many textures and lovely details which make your pages very personal!
    Wish you a happy rest of the week!

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  22. Sorry to be so late visiting this T Day, we have been on a 2 week vacation visiting our friends in Maine, America and Tuesday was our last day with them. We flew back yesterday and arrived back home today, so I figured better late then never ...lol 😉. There is nothing better than a lobster roll - delish! I'm loving your journal pages and Christmas cards too and the celtic weekend looks amazing 😀. Happy belated T Day wishes! J 😊 x

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  23. Lovely AJJ page. You've inspired me to make some cards! I heard on the radio this morning that there are only 11 Fridays until Christmas. YIKES!
    Happy T Day!

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  24. wonderful journal pages,espceially like the tag with sunflower,georgus pages you creadet,love your art.
    happy new week,dear linda.

    hugs jenny

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