Monday, January 21, 2019

BRRRR!!!


 How is everyone? I do hope the predicted snowstorms the US this past weekend didn't wreak too much havoc. I cancelled Bill's birthday dinner because we were warned of up to 8" of snow changing to a freeze up once the gusting winds would arrive along with single digit temps. Thankfully we only got about 1 1/2 inches of snow but the winds came and everything was iced up. Good thing is that this is a federal holiday today (Monday) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day- so many have the day off from work and school. This morning when I got up the winds were still howling and it was 6 degrees F with a wind chill of 14 F below zero- now THAT IS COLD!!! And as you can see I am all bundled up and yes, wearing fingerless gloves while having my morning coffee and reading. Oh how I wish I had a fireplace...I'll try and stay warm by visiting friends at T Stands For Tuesday.



 This tag is meant for Tag Tuesday (theme is "mail/postmarks/postage stamps") and Try It On Tuesday (theme is "something old, something new") I used a new Tim Holtz Layering Stencil (Plaid) for the background with Tea Dye Distress ink. Other products; washi tapes; Versafine Onyx Black ink; Text stamp is an OLD rubber stamp from Acey Deucey; Tim Holtz paper dolls; reused postage stamp.

 I've been working on some Valentine cards and this one is meant for the Simon Wednesday Challenge of "Clean and Simple":


 yes, here again is my new Tim Holtz Plaid Layering Stencil I 've been playing with ;) Other products: small white notecard; Distress ink- Worn Lipstick; XOXO computer generated; felt hearts, foam hearts- Michaels.

 And for Art Journal Journey where Alison is the hostess this month with the theme of "Geometric Shapes", and Paint Party Friday I have this journal page to share:


 I have also done this collage in 15 minutes using my stash of ephemera for the Instagram challenge to "use it up, fill it up" in 15 minutes. These bits were practically together already when I opened my container so it was meant to be!

  Wishing you all a warm, happy, and creative week wherever you are.

      " No person has the right to rain on your dreams."      Martin Luther King Jr.

49 comments:

  1. Fabulous Tag..I love the "Airmail" stripes..perfect for our challenge.
    Thank you so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday...x

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  2. Your artwork looks fantastic. And you look nice and warm for T-Day. You probably got the same storm as me. Thankfully it didn't turn into an ice storm for me like they originally forecast. But the arctic blast: brrr is right.

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  3. your mail art tag is absolutely top notch, totally gorgeous! hope the weather improves so that all can be safe and warm. thanks for playing along at tag tuesday. love all your other art, too, by the way!

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  4. This cold is the worst. Our temperature was about 1 degrees without windchill during the day. I spent a lot of my day sitting next to the wood stove because the rest of the house is a bit drafty. I wish I could send you some of the heat! Luckily this is not going to last so please stay warm. And you've made some fabulous art.That moment of magic just shines and is my favorite. Happy T day Linda. Hugs-Erika

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  5. Your art is wonderful Linda.....LOVE the journal page!
    Glad to hear you are staying indoors and safe. I heard it was some bad weather in your area.
    Is your book a good read? I find the title interesting.
    Happy T-day

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  6. Love your tag! We are in the deep freeze here as well. January is rearing its head telling us who's boss. ;)
    Happy T day!

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  7. You always create some of the most beautiful art, Linda. I love the tag, the Valentine card, and of course, I adore the geometric piece you made using Alison's theme. It looks more like it took forever to make and not the 15 minutes you used. It's beautiful and I am thrilled you shared it with us at Art Journal Journey.

    It's been cold here, too. I was telling my foodie friend Sally I see no reason to wear fingerless gloves because the tips of my fingers are what get so cold they feel like they will fall off. I know others swear by them, too, and it looks like they are keeping you warm huddled under your blanket with your hot coffee and book to wile away the time. Thanks, also for sharing your coffee and art with us for T this Tuesday.

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  8. Yes, it's cold! Brrrrrrr! Beautiful art as always, and of course I especially love the great tag for Tag Tuesday, thanks so much for joining us. Happy Tea Day, keep warm from one shivering soul to another! Hugs, Valerie

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  9. A great idea to wear the fingerless gloves. I hope your weather doesn't get any worse.

    Lots of wonderful artwork in the post today--really love the tag.

    Have a great T Day

    Love Chrissie xx

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  10. A wonderful tag and card and an amazing Journal page dear Linda!
    Thank you so much for a wonderful supportive post linked to Art Journal Journey! We have exactly the same cold temperatures but we are much more used to coldness here.
    Stay safe and keep warm my friend!Happy T-Day!
    Hugs, Susi

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  11. you are so versatile in your art! the airmail stripes are a good contrast to the vintage tag! stay warm and take care! happy t-day, xox

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  12. Lots of wonderful art Linda, and a gorgeous page for my theme at AJJ!
    Keep warm,
    Alison xox

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  13. What a shame you had to cancel the party, Linda. Brr, that is cold! I don't think I could survive that after living in Mexico over 20 years.

    Lovely art. I really enjoy seeing your 15-minute art pages. That would be a good exercise for me as I seek simplicity this year.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  14. I am loving your art this week and brrrr that is cold-we have had those howling winds as well which continues in today-but thankfully not those super cold temps
    stay warm and save Happy T Hugs Kathy

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  15. A fantastic election of art projects Linda and thank you for linking the wonderful postage tag to our theme at Try it on Tuesdays..
    Your hands looked cosy in the fingerless gloves and I think your drink would be adding some warmth as well.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  16. I absolutely LOVE your 15 minute journal page using scraps. The image, colors and geometric shapes mesh together beautifully.
    We too didn't get as much snow fall as predicted. We got about 10 inches instead of 2 feet. Thank goodness. But everything is iced over here as well which is definitely more dangerous than snow. Enjoy your warm drink and book in these frigid temperatures.
    happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  17. Sounds cold where your are - brrr! So much beautiful artwork today and your new plaid stencil looks wonderful, the tag and card that you created with it are fabulous 😁. Thanks so much for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! Stay warm and wishing you a Happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  18. wow! fingerless gloves ~ are you that cold?

    Lovely and creative tag and wonderful essence ~

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

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  19. I wear fingerless gloves a lot as my hands get really cold. I like your travel tag. I hope the ladies are off to a warm climate. Thanks for the reminder to make a few Valentine's. It's just around the corner, isn't it? Your 15 min. page is awesome. I'm not sure I could work that quickly and come out with something as beautiful. Happy T Day. Stay warm

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  20. Brrrr! It's not nearly so cold here. A cozy fireplace would be just the thing :) I'm googling the book in your tea mug photo at the top of this post, and it looks interesting as I sit here smack in the middle of those years :) Happy T Tuesday!

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  21. Your art is beautiful. I love mail art.
    Yep, it's cold here too but not as cold as over your way. our temperatures are around freezing but we have no snow at our altitude (3000 ft) only in the mountains.
    I went to the gym the other morning and did my exercises in hoodie, scarf and gloves! (Our gym is unheated)
    Enjoy your hot drink,
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  22. Quick question, Linda In your comment on my blog you said you flit from CAS and white space to loads of colors. What is CAS? Eileen

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    1. CAS is just short for "clean and simple" Eileen:)

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  23. I love the tag and I'm so pleased that you joined the TIOT challenge! Your Valentines card is wonderful! Your journal page is especialky brilliant! Happy T Day! Chrisx

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  24. What a wonderful selection of crafty makes. Hope its warmed up a bit for you.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    luv
    Debby

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  25. What a gorgeous journal page and interesting challenge! Your art is lovely. I hope you stay warm!

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  26. Oh, that IS COLD! I'm already tired of Delhi (India) winter, but your place is something else! :)

    Lovely pieces. The last one is my favourite! :)

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  27. Wonderful valentine card ~ you are always prepared for the holiday events ^_^

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

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  28. Moment of magic journal page is fantastic! ^_^

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

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  29. Somehow I managed to miss visiting you earlier this week. My brain isn't what it used to be for sure.
    Love the art you shared. I really do need to get back to creating some art but I'm in fiberart mode right now and garden prep. I am keeping busy.
    Thanks for visiting my "T" post. We have have a couple of days of warmer weather with rain so all of the snow is gone!!! Of course it's suppposed to snow again over the weekend. Yesterday the temps dropped again and the rain froze so everything was slick as snot. I fell in the parking lot at work and bruised my elbow and my ego. I'm lucky though one co-worker broke her leg.
    I was very careful the rest of the day. Today I'm just sore.
    CArol

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  30. Happy weekend and happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  31. Lovely work this week Linda, happy birthday Bill!

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  32. Ouch! It's not THAT cold here, but I've been shivering all week. Love that tag. You use such wonderful colours.

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  33. Both tag and collage are beautiful. Lovely post💗

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  34. I read on the internet about iced up alligators in a pond. Brrr.
    Warm wishes. Thanks for dropping by my blog today. Happy PPFlove your art today

    Much💟love

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  35. I love the journal page with it's gold elements - really great and loving how the supplies were so randomly put together. Happy PPF from Number 20:D

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  36. Lovely tag and collage. I thought it was cold here but it's not been that cold!

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  37. All beautiful and creative ~ hope you are having cozy cups of coffee and enjoying the warm inside ^_^


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

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  38. I hope it's warming up over there now Linda, I had heard the weather was mighty cold across the pond. Beautiful creations, I too love the addition of the airmail strip. Your journal page is fab, I need to give myself 15 minute challenges as at the moment I seem to be over thinking and analysing everything before pen has hit paper.
    Happy PPF & Thank you for sharing.
    Stay warm Hugs Tracey x

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  39. Beautiful art. I love the Japanese collage especially.

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  40. Beautiful art creations! Happy belated T Day!

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  41. WHat a fun tag! The collage has so many fun details! Stay warm. We are supposed to get a foot of snow by MOnday here in Michigan!

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  42. Lovely art, so nice to see.
    Thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  43. Fingerless gloves, tights under sweats and lots'a layers here in N. MI where our w/chills the next two days is -40F and lower. Love the tag - cannot go wrong with Tim Holtz supplies, that's for sure. I need to move quicker on VDay creating. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  44. I lived in big snow country most of my adult life and won't do it again. Stay warm. Your tags and collage are wonderful. I love doing quick art.

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  45. Stay warm! On the plus side your snow break has proved wonderfully productive!

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  46. I think your snowstorm has reached Sweden now. Not fun at all outdoors. I have to drive tomorrow and I noticed there are 30 cm snow on it :(

    Love your journal :)

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