Monday, December 17, 2018

Time Is Ticking!



 Hard to believe we are at the last holidays of this year, 2018 will soon be in the past, and we'll be celebrating another new year! Happy to say that although I wasn't able to get all the cards I wanted to mailed out on time I did do quite well and only have some cookie baking left to do. 

 As usual I have lots to share so I will start with a few more photos from Cape May.


 This was the typical breakfast set up at Leith Hall. Always a bowl of fresh fruit, coffee and tea. The food varied each morning: raspberry pancakes or scrambled eggs with cream cheese and dill or brioche French toast. There were also little sausages, and some type of muffin. And if anyone has any food allergies, etc. Elan will always accommodate! Another reason we love this B&B so much!


 and this was another teatime afternoon. On the left was an almond and berry shortcake type cake and next to it a chocolate peanut butter bar- both to die for!! Happy to share with my friends at T Stands For Tuesday :)

 We made a visit to see the decorations at Congress Hall Hotel
                                                          the foyer


 I love this cabinet in The Brown Room all decorated with seashells and such, along with the fire that warmed me a bit before going back outside:



This is another B & B and I forgot the name, but thought it was so pretty with the blue lit angels. We took very few photos of the decorations this time around as we have so many from other visits-lol!

 On to the art now-yay!

This tag is meant for Tag Tuesday (Hearth and Home), Try It On Tuesday (Guess who's coming-it's Santa), and the Simon Wednesday Challenge (Christmas):


 Manila tag; vintage magazine clipping; washi tapes; dimensional Christmas sticker; Distress inks- Vintage Photo, Weathered Wood; Distress Oxide Frayed Burlap.

 For Art Journal Journey (My Favorite Season or Tis The Season) hosted by Bleubeard and Elizabeth - who also hosts T Stands For Tuesday:), the Simon Monday Challenge (Stitch It Up), and Paint Party Friday I have this journal page: 





 Remember in my last post where I posted my winnings from Ranger and mentioned keeping the packaging tape? Only thing was, I didn't realize at first that where I tore it on the left- the word "stress" is what remained and I didn't want stress so I added the word no above it and boxed it in:)

This page was done in my Dina Wakley Media Journal using a variety of acrylic paints, Dina Wakley washi tapes (the tree), burlap paper tree trunk (Ranger/Tim Holtz), Peacock Feather Distress ink, Archival Black ink, stencils, Whimsy Stamps Faux Stitches clear stamp set, Inky Antics(designed by Andrea Ockey Paar) Muse News clear stamp set, Ellen Hutson Bokeh Dots clear stamp set, black Fude Ball pen, star charm, rhinestone.

 Of course I'll be around to visit you but since I won't be posting again til after Christmas I want to wish you all a joyous holiday!


" It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich eternal and that every path may lead to peace."  
                                                                           Agnes M. Pharo


43 comments:

  1. Your time at the B&B looks really magical-what a nice area to visit.
    Great art-loved your journal page-
    I can't believe December is nearing the end already-Happy Holidays Hugs Happy T Kathy

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  2. Thank you for sharing your photographs.
    Wishing you a joyous holiday time.

    All the best Jan

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  3. LOVE that journal page for AJJ!!! ITs perfect!!!

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  4. I LOVE your journal page with that washi tape tree. So colorful. And a gorgeous father Christmas tag. Enjoy your Christmas.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  5. Your B & B photos are fabulous. I can see why you would want to stay there every year. It all looks and sounds delicious, and the idea you can have either coffee or tea made me smile. Thanks for sharing these wonderful memories with us for T this Tuesday.

    Your trip to the Congress Hall Hotel was lovely. Great photos and wonderful seasonal decorations, too.

    That's a fabulous Santa tag, and he made a great entrance, too.

    I have to admit, your journal page really impressed me. I LOVE trees at Christmas. This was simply out of this world with the washi tape tree and the way you used the packing tape as the "floor" it stood on. I love it, and am so glad you shared it with us using my theme at Art Journal Journey.

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  6. Hi Linda, what a beautiful post. Love all the photos you shared, such lovely places you visited and wonderful food, yummy! I can understand why you go there again and again. Lots of gorgeous art, too, you have been busy and produced some fabulous pieces. Thanks so much for making a tag for Tag Tuesday, much appreciated! Have a great time over Christmas. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  7. A joyous holiday for you as well dear Linda! Thank you very much for your lovely card - I got it yesterday and can't tell you how happy you made me! Wonderful impressions of your stay at Cape May!
    And your beautiful art this week - so unique.. love the tag - thank you for joining Try It On Tuesday again and thanks bunches for this amazing last page for AJJ for this year - you supported us so very well again - thank you from the bottom of my heart!
    May your Christmas be filled with love and light my friend!
    Happy T-day wishes!
    Hugs, Susi

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  8. A lovely, interesting post, Linda. Love your Santa and the tree page is fab!

    Thank you so much for sharing your art with us at TIOT and Merry Christmas from all of us!

    Cath x

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  9. Merry early Christmas Linda. I love seeing your trip and the idea of getting out to enjoy the holidays, even though I know you didn't just go. And I love seeing your washi tape Christmas tree on your journal page. That is an amazing page. Happy T day too. Hugs-Erika

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  10. What a beautiful and festive post! I'm not sure where this year has gone either (grin!). Such wonderful christmassy makes and your Santa tag looks very jolly, thanks so much for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! I love your tree with all the red ornaments, flowers and birds - stunning 😁. Wishing you a happy T Day and a very Merry Christmas too! J 😊 x

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  11. The photos of your trip away looked lovely and very festive.
    All your art projects looked fantastic and i am so pleased you added the Santa tag to the current Try it on Tuesdays challenge theme.
    Happy T day wishes and I hope you and your family have a very Happy Christmas.
    Yvonne xx

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  12. wow! lovely christmas creations and I definitely get the impression that you love Cape May ~ no? LOL ~ Have the best Xmas ever!

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

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  13. The B&B is cozy and sumptuous.Your pages and tags certainly put one in the Christmas spirit as does the lovely decorations. Happy T Day!

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  14. No wonder you like that B&B! It sounds like they go out of their way to be welcoming :) I enjoy the Christmas displays, especially now that it seems fewer public spaces get the attention they used to. Thanks for posting photos :) Happy T Tuesday, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  15. I love seeing Cape May through your eyes as my parents and Grandparents used to vacation there long before i came along.. lol Wishing you a magickal Christmas Linda!! Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  16. The breakfast and tea at Leith house look very inviting. It's a lovely B&B. I can see why you go back again and again. I love the Brown Room and old fashioned fireplace. So cozy.

    I especially love your Christmas tree page and how cleverly you used the packing tape. Funny that the word "stress" got torn off so perfectly. That's a perfect message for this time of year.

    Your red tree is gorgeous. I think I see some of your favorite birds there ;-)

    Happy T-day and Merry Christmas! Eileen xoxo

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  17. Love your festive journal page as well as the surprise that was in my mail yesterday, thank you Linda!!

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  18. Favorite is the Tag of a classic Santa Claus ~ all wonderful art creations, though! ~ I'll be back again to see ~

    Yes, it is even colder and windy today but we got a walk in ~ legs still feel cold despite silk long underwear! LOL

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

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  19. Time is definitely ticking, I'm not ready, but I'm working on it... I love your journal page and the tag is lovely too.

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  20. And I forgot to mention, thanks for joining us at TIOT Linda. Hugs again-Erika

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  21. Hi Linda :)

    Another wonderful post.... I do love the look of that BB it looks so welcoming.... peanut butter bars - sound amazing.

    Love your Christmas tree journal page - all the details and especially the colours... its really beautiful.

    Your card arrived today:) Thank you so much... it is so sweet. I have sent you one (not home made- but sent with love I hope it arrives safely)

    I signed up this week for 'Wanderlust' and I am really looking forward to it. Are you signed up for anything for 2019?

    Anyway, lots of love and Happy Christmas to you and yours

    'See you' in the New Year :)

    Kx

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  22. What amazing places you visited! The B and B looked right up our street!!! I love your Santa tag and am so pleased you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Its great to see you journal page on the computer screen instead of my phone! I can see I missed the fabulous details! Happy T day and have a wonderful Christmas! Hugs, Chrisx

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  23. Its a fab tag with a lovely Santa

    Thanks for joining in at Try it On Tuesday challenge
    Joan

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  24. Absolutely love your Santa Tag! Lovely post. Merry Christmas to you, too, as I won't be here next week, either!

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  25. Your posts and creations are very festive and beautiful ~ Me ~ I am not quite 'there' yet ~

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

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  26. Hi Linda, happy PPF, have a great weekend and a very merry Christmas, hugs, Valerie

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  27. Lovely work for the challenges Linda. Merry Christmas! I love the quote, every cup and every path, beautiful!

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  28. Your mixed media tree is stunning. Happy you dropped by my blog. MERRY CHRISTMAS
    • ★ ¸☆´.•´MERRY ¸☆´.•´
    ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ ••。★ CHRISTMAS。* 。
    ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
    ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~\。˚ ˚ ˛
    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚| 田田 |門| ˚Peace. Love. Joy.



    much love...

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  29. This is a lovely post. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the very best Christmas.

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  30. Beautiful Xmas tree photo ~ ^_^

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

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  31. Creative mixed media tree creations ~ so talented you are!

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

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  32. Creative 'Time is ticking' collage art ~ ^_^

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

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  33. Very happy Christmas to you and yours 🎄💜

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  34. Love your collaged Christmas-tree, and how you solved the matter with the unwanted word ;-) Your "real" Christmas-tree is really beautiful, I LOVE the birds in there. Have a very merry Christmas Linda, and all good for the new year. Hugs and love ♥

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  35. Look like you been creative and hopeful you will continue to be creative next year.
    Happy Yule and PPF

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  36. I really enjoy your photos of Cape May. Beautiful place. Happy PPF!

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  37. A fabulous B&B indeed, one i'd return to year after year myself.
    Super Christmas tag and journal page Linda, wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
    Happy PPF Tracey x

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  38. What a delightful visits! And I love your beautiful Christmas tag and your mixed media tree :) Wishing you a merry Christmas and sending you big hugs, xx

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  39. #Time is ticking" so are the years. Soon there are a new one. Love your art and wish you a Happy New Year.

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  40. Lovely tag. Thank you for joining us at TioT.

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  41. Oh lovely ! ~ all of your creations and do hope you had a magnificent Xmas ~ Everyone loves your snow man ornament that you sent me in your card ~ thanks for being a blogger friend and thanks for 'being the creative you' ~

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

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  42. Thinking of you ~ Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creative New Year ~ Xox

    Happy Sunday ~ today ^_^

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