Monday, January 7, 2019

Happy New Year!!


 Hello, hello, I took quite a bit of a blogging break over the holidays and I have missed everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Any special plans for 2019?

 I'll begin with a champagne toast to my peeps at T Stands For Tuesday!The above is an acrylic painting I made inspired by a Painting With Jane You Tube video. The sentiment was added digitally. There are gold sparkles about but I just wasn't able to capture it. Edited In: I'll also join Try It On Tuesday (theme of "something old, something new"). I have done several of Jane's paintings but this was a totally new style for me!

 These are the handmade cards I received, along with an ornament and fabric ATC:


 Such talented friends I am fortunate to know. And my thanks also to everyone for the photo cards, ecards, and  emails- all are appreciated-thanks for thinking of me :)

 Anyone get new art supplies or books or sign up for classes?

I received some gift cards which I used to purchase a few things:


 I love the Posca pens but only had them in white and black. And people on IG have been raving about this book so of course I had to have it too:) I've only had a chance to quickly browse thru it since it just arrived. I also signed up for Dina Wakley's  online course Figuratively Speaking (for 1/2 price-yay!!) and am looking forward to it.

 For both the Simon Wednesday Challenge and the Simon Monday Challenge I am entering this card for the themes of "Use Something New":


 In all the years I've been cardmaking I never made a shaker card before but the new Simon Says Stamp Mod Leaf die inspired me. Besides, so many card makers create shaker cards and I saw a lot of beautiful Christmas inspired ones this past month that were so gorgeous I just had to try it too. I love how pretty it is and will definitely be making more!

Products: Neenah Solar White #110 card stock, acetate, Mod Leaf die, foam tape, Moonshine sequins - Simon Says Stamp); Mega Mixed Messages clear stamp set (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Onyx Black ink; assorted sequins from my stash.

 My new word for the year:


                                                           RELEASE

 and it's the first spread in my new calendar journal which is the Dylusions Ranger Creative Dyary. I love how Yvonne of Meggys Way carried the colored pages from the right into the calendar side on the left on her pages so I decided to do the same :) Do you have a new word? I was taken aback at how my word found me and knew it was meant to be. I love the energy of it! In previous years these are the words I used - focus, mindful, nourish, balance, cleanse, trust.

 Here is how I covered the front of the Dyary:

  Deli paper gelli plate printed scraps collaged down. Then a Dina Wakley tissue collage face and washi tape. The sticker sentiment is Tim Holtz, and foam stamps were used for the numbers.

 One last journal page to share:


  I'm hoping this is OK for the new theme at Art Journal Journey hosted by Alison this month with the theme of "Geometric Shapes". I figure the photos and eyes square and rectangular shapes would count for that:)

 I am also joining Paint Party Friday!!

 So looking forward to catching up with all of you again! See ya soon...

" Honor your being, release each and every struggle, gather strength from life's storms, relax into the arms of the spirit."       Jonathan Lockwood Huie

48 comments:

  1. ⭐️Happy New Year dear Linda⭐️
    Love the arty Christmas cards you received!
    The art supplies look great too!
    You’re starting the year off well with the challenges and course - have fun.
    I hope 2019 is a healthy and happy year for you and your family.
    Thank you for all your visits in my blog and IG in 2018 - you’re a dear friend.
    Shane ⭐️✨💫🧚‍♀️

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  2. Happy New Year
    wonderful Christmas cards, I love receiving handmade cards.
    great art already-enjoy your new art supplies
    Happy T Hugs Kathy

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  3. What a wonderful collection of cards you received. You've been very prolific in creating. Lovely work.
    Happy T day!

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  4. I know nothing about art supplies, but I remember my joy every time I got crayons or prismacolor pencils as a gift so I can imagine how pleased you are. It's fun to have a book others are using. You can join right in! I lift a virtual glass of bubbly to join your Happy New Year toast. So festive :) Happy T Day :)

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  5. Beautiful art, as always. You got some lovely cards. Enjoy your new crafting goodies. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  6. Happy 2019 Linda and Happy at Day

    You have been busy and made some terrific things.
    Pleased to see you started a diary like Yvonne's and look forward to seeing more of your pages

    Love Chrissie xx

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  7. Welcome back Linda and a Happy New to you and yours! Such a fun New Year Card :D)
    You sound refreshed from your break and full of creativity.
    I love your pages, the colours are beautiful. Also, the last journal page is so sweet and obviously full of memories for you.
    Cheers and lovely to catch up :D)

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  8. i always love the art you show us, but the cover of this diary really is a hoot!! the vibrant colors are just right up my alley - something that will be a joy to look at over a whole year!
    happy t-day, dear linda, make yourself a cozy week!

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  9. Happy New Year Linda, you got some beautiful cards in the post and your new goods look great, the book seems interesting, it has a tempting title.
    Your first journal diary page looks fantastic and I'm sure you will enjoy using it, I think you will know that I love how you used the stencils. Your chosen word for the year is a good one.
    Happy T day wishes .
    Yvonne xx

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  10. I never know where to begin, Linda. There is always SO much beautiful art in your posts, I want to begin by saying the gift is NOT in the mail (grin). Not sure you read, but my sewing machine had a meltdown and I just recently got it fixed. You may get your Christmas tip-in by Easter. Seriously.

    Love your new word for the year. Mine is play. I also love what you have done in your new calendar. The cover is fabulous.

    That's a lovely card. I am in awe.

    Sorry, no gift cards, no classes, no books, but I got some fabulous art supplies from friends. Looks like you put your gift cards to good use.

    That's a lovely journal page. Very vintage. I believe it goes nicely with Alison's theme at Art Journal Journey.

    I will also wish you a happy 2019 and admire those lovely champagne glasses you painted just for us at T this Tuesday.

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  11. Happy New Year dear Linda!
    I hope it will be filled with LOVE and JOY for you!
    Your word for 2019 is a very good one and I think it will be helpful to release in so many ways. You know I also try to find my soul and try to not judge me and connect more with life.But I give me time. It is a long journey to find myself. We are all on a journey here it is up to us to learn along the way! You are a learner - that's for sure! And that makes you so precious! I am happy to have you as a friend! To begin from behind: This wonderful textured page looks so lovely and so artsy - I am really in love with it and the monochromatic color choice - so pretty- THANK YOU VERY MUCH for joining AJJ again! Much appreciated! And the fabulous new started calendar journal! Gorgeous!
    Fabulous new goodies to play and get inspired from! And this lovely card you already created! Amazing mail from your friends! It shows how much they appreciated you and your art!
    Happy T-Day my friend!
    Big hugs, Susi

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    1. Thank you very much for joining Try It On Tueday as well!

      oxo Susi

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  12. Glorious art work all around and I'm looking forward to seeing more in 2019. Have a very artful and happy New Year

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  13. Happy New Year! Cheers, a glass of champagne is perfect this T Day - well it is mid afternoon here in the UK...lol 😉. Your happy mail is amazing and it's lovely how we are inspired by others, I loved seeing Yvonne's diary pages last year too! Your first pages are fabulous and that's such a great photo and word for the year 😀. Beautiful artwork and I'm sure you will enjoy using all the colours of your UniPosca paint pens, I have a set of them and love using them! Wishing you a very happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  14. Lots of good stuff here. I like the quote you found that contained your word for the year. I'm curious, what/where is IG" Probably something I've heard of but forgotten. Keep up your great journal and meeting challenges in 2019

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  15. Wonderful artwork, and you have got fantastic art in your mail

    Than you for joining us at TRY IT ON TUESDAY

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  16. Aren't you lucky to have received such a lot of hand made cards. They are all very beautiful.
    I have never had a word for the year, but I can imagine your 2019 word is very inspiring.
    I love that quote at the end.
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  17. Lovely Happy New Year card creation!

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

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  18. Look at all those creative cards you received ~ you are a sweetheart ~ ^_^

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

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  19. Beautiful Anniversary card ~ elegant and creative!

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

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  20. Lots of Happy Mail!! Your art work is always top-notched work.....beautiful. Loved the "someone to watch over me"
    Happy New Year and Happy T-day

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  21. I've got one of those journals too and I am having fun making my pages. I love your cover. It is really beautiful. In fact you have lots of cool art today. Both your own and all those great holiday cards. Sounds like life has been good! HAve a wonderful 2019 and I hope your T day was a good day too. Hugs-Erika

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  22. Beautiful art work. I love the shaker card! That online art class sounds like fun. I hope you will share what you make. I have never tried Posca pens but I have seen them around. Perhaps I will give them a try.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  23. Love your word for the year - mine is pray and yes, it did jump out at me! I hope 'release' is good for you :-)

    An amazing painting. As someone who struggles to even do a reasonable background with acrylics, I'm seriously impressed. Those glasses are wonderful!

    Thanks so much for sharing with TIOT this week.

    Cath x

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  24. You've had an arty start to the New Year. Such delicious eye candy. Happy T Day

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  25. Lovely art work.
    Happy New Year

    All the best Jan

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  26. What a fabulous post Lynda! I love the painting you made for Try it On Tuesday! Thank you so much for joining us! I think the Rae Missigman book will find it's way onto my bookshelf too! A belated Happy T Day to you! Hugs, Chrisx

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  27. Lovely new word creation!

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

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  28. Oh love the creations from the gelli plate ~ done so well!

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

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  29. Wow, you've had an art-filled holiday season, Linda. The hand made cards you received are beautiful. I especially love the two angels hugging. Your (1st!) shaker card is stunning.

    I love your 1st journal spread of the year. I'm going in the same direction this year, after being inspired by several of the T-ladies. What a wonderful group this is. Love your cover too.

    I think your sweet "Someone to watch over me" page is perfect for the "Geometric Shapes" challenge.

    Happy T-day! Hugs, Eileen

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  30. Beautiful painting, love the glasses.


    Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday Challenge
    Joan x

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  31. Happy New Year Linda, and I love your painting along with the other artwork you shared with us today. Love the journal page and it's a lovely theme - Someone to watch over me, with the gorgeous photos.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday
    Avril xx

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  32. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  33. Lovely pieces this week Linda! Wonderful gift ATCs!

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  34. Enjoy your new stash! Great projects too.

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  35. Happy New Year Linda. Thanks for todays gorgeous pieces

    Much🌹love

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  36. You've had a great arty start to the new year. I received a shaker card and thought I would like a go at making one.
    Happy New Year

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  37. Wonderful art.
    Happy New Year and PPF xx

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  38. Happy New Year! I feel like people started sending cards again this year. I never stopped, but this year we got significantly more cards than in previous years, a lot of them handmade, which made me happy. Happy PPF!

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  39. Hooray for champagne toasts! Great cover on the Dyary!

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  40. Happy New Year! Love your word of the year and your mixed media piece! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  41. Lovely 'someone to watch over me' creation ~

    ~ I need someone to watch over me all the time ~ LOL

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

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  42. All such beautiful Art Linda, so glad you have not got more of those posca's they are a real workhorse within my art supplies. I was gifted the Tam's Life Book this year, glad I can dip in and out of the course as I have not had a moment this year so far.
    Happy New Year Linda, lets make it a creative one.
    Hugs Tracey x
    P.S Happy PPF too

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  43. lol, love those dancing champagne glasses :)
    Happy New Year to you too. :)

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  44. Happy Creating and Weekend to you ~ your creations are all divine!


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

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  45. These are all awesome projects you shared!!! I am so happy to have reached your blog post!! So cheerful!
    THANK YOU for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, we all hope to see you and your creative ideas soon!!
    Have a great day, Zoey x

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  46. Gorgeous projects Linda! Thanks for joining my challenge at AJJ.
    Alison xx

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  47. Hi, Linda. Just catching up, after the Christmas festivities. Hope you have Great 2019. By the look of it you've made a great start. Great artwork as always.

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