Monday, August 19, 2019

Back From The Beach

 Hello peeps! I know it's been awhile since my last post but we spent a full week away in Fenwick Island, DE with our usual group of friends as we have been doing for some years now. And it was great as always!

  We had a super fun night when one of the couples gifted us each with bags of goodies! The girls all got similar cover ups like the one I'm wearing along with a hat, flip flops with a gold starfish charm, and a starfish lavender sachet. The guys all got a shirt with little sharks on them, fun sea themed socks, and hats too. Too bad I can't share other pics as some didn't want themselves posted...


 We had our traditional lobster and champagne dinner -yum. Cheers to the T gang over at Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog where we gather each Tuesday and share a drink related post- I've missed you guys! We went across to the bay side one evening to catch a lovely sunset:


 When we returned home from our vacation I found a most lovely bit of mail from Eileen from our 6 year T Stands for Tuesday anniversary ATC swap:


 She made an ATC triptych with beautiful teacup images, and the Eiffel Tower :). And what wonderful, generous bits to play with too! Thanks so very much Eileen- and sorry for the long delay in posting!

 For this month's theme at Art Journal Journey (anything with eyes) hosted by Gill I have this journal page from my Dylusions Creative Dyary Journal:


 The background was an under paper I used from other projects but I liked all the colors so I glued it onto my page. I then added the Dina Wakley collage face from the Dina Wakley Collage Collective book and added some pencil markings to extend some of the lines of her drawing. Faux stitches(Whimsy Stamps) were stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink, and the quote is Dina Wakley Collage Words tissue papers.

 Finally I'll share the last of the index cards I made for the Index Card a Day Challenge held June 1- July 31:

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I'll also share this with Moo Mania and More (theme is butterflies).

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 It was a fun challenge and certainly kept me on my creative toes for sure!

 That's it for me for now. I'll also share this post with Paint Party Friday. Really looking forward to catching up with you all again!

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you."  Frank Lloyd Wright


41 comments:

  1. Your journal page is terrific. I was so enamored by the faux stitching. I felt sure it was real until I read it wasn't. It's the kind of wonky stitching I would LOVE to be able to create on my machine. It's a genuinely awesome background and a great entry for Gill's theme at Art Journal Journey. Thank you beyond belief for joining us and sharing it with us.

    Your ICADs put mine to shame. I'm so in awe of the ones you made. I love the mixed media component, the stitches, the lace, and the vintage images you have found to use for this final month in 2019.

    Of course, I really, really liked that photo of you and your husband. You look SO happy together and your "outfit" is adorable. It was a perfect way to celebrate lobster and champagne. Thanks for sharing your art and your lobster and champagne with us for T this almost Tuesday. I am so glad to see you back in blogland.

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  2. You and the hubby looks fabulous Linda. The photo made me smile in your lovely outfits. And wow, super art. You sure have a great collection of ICADS. Glad you had a god trip and happy T day. Hugs-Erika

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  3. Hi, sounds like a wonderful get together with friends and good eats too-the gifts were fun. Enjoyed seeing all your art too-Happy T wishes Kathy

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  4. It sounds like you had a delightful time vacationing. I really like your art journal page for AJJ, and your index cards continue to fascinate me. Blessings!

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  5. Wow , I am in awe of all the ICADs you have created , they are all simply adorable. Each single one is amazing. Great to see this lovely card with the butterfly children linked to Moo Mania & More.
    Your page is brilliant, I love simply all about it.Thank you so much for supporting AJJ with this wonderful entry. And this dream couple makes one happy! You both are so young and look so beautiful together!
    Happy T-Day Linda, I am happy to see you back after this wo derful holiday you had.
    Big hugs,
    Susi xxx

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  6. Lots of wonderful art. Great photo of you and your hubby, looks like you had a fantastic time. Happy T Day, Valerie

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  7. Lots of fun and creativity - fab photos and art Linda :)
    Great selection of ATCs and ICADs too ......
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful collage page with AJJ. I love the happy colours and thats a cool faux stitching stamp!
    Gill x

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  8. Wow, so much stunning art! I love those index cards and your happy T Day mail from Eileen is amazing too 😁. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your friend, you and your hubby look fabulous in that photo! The lobster and some champagne looks so yummy too! Wishing you a very happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x

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  9. It looks like you had a wonderful holiday the photos are super. The food looks delicious, you must have enjoyed your meals.
    Great art projects as well.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. Lobster and champagne - my favorite celebration meal. Chris makes it for my birthday - if we can get cold water lobster. You guys look terrific and like you ha great time. I'm glad you liked the ATC package and hope you enjoy using some of the goodies. Your Eyes piece is gorgeous! I love the images on ICADs and the compositions are very eye appealing. Good for you for completing the challenge.

    Happy T-day! Eileen xx

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  11. Great to have you back and I love the photo of you and hubby with your wonderful outfits ~ they are delightful!

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

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  12. Oh where to start ~ I love your ATC's and wonder how one joins in?

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

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  13. The ocean is always a great place to be ~ so glad I live so close it ~ glad the tourists are enjoying it but makes our little area so crowded ~

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

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  14. Your journal page is divine!

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

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  15. what creativity in your index cards ~ beautiful!

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

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  16. Your cover-up and hat are just my style :) I'll toast those gift-givers' generosity with a glass of champagne. The lobster looks perfect, as does that sunset. What a fun vacation!

    I like your ICADs, especially your composition of the different elements. Happy T Tuesday

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  17. Yum! Your lobster dinner looks delicious! And your cover-up is beautiful. It sounds like you received a lovely gift bag.
    I love that each index card is unique. What a great challenge! You are rocking it!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  18. Great photo of the two of you. And, wow, what a lobster! Love your happy mail! Good to see you back. Great artwork on your index cards. I am in awe! Happy T Day!

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  19. You guys look so cute in your new beach togs. The sunset photo is just gorgeous, a perfect backdrop for the lobster 🦞 and champagne 🥂 supper. You have an impressive array of ICADs. I especially love the lace embellishments so lovely and Victorian. Happy T Day

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  20. The bag of goodies was a nice thing for that couple to do. You two look great. The food looks delicious. Beautiful sunset photo. Your ATC mail from Eileen contained a nice mix of goodies. I like the mix of colors in your art journal page. Your ICADs are fantastic. I love seeing the whole collection. You made many beautiful cards. Happy T-Day!

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  21. Linda it looks like you have had a fabulous time, lovely picture i'd be one of those friends hiding from the camera too hee hee!! Fabulous Happy mail to find upon your return. What amazing ICAD's and postcards.. so so lovely. Anything with lace and stitch makes me stop in my tracks. Great journal page with it's scribble image and words one of those motivational pieces to start off the day.
    Wishing you a super week Linda.. Creative Hugs Tracey xx

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  22. Wow! Again I love your index cards! With all that vintage stuff. Love it!
    Your journal page is great too. The faux stitching is a fab additian. I have that stamp too but I never use is (note to self: must start using it).
    I'm glad you had such a lovely vacation with your friends. How kind of your friends to gift you all with those fun things! I bet you had lots of fun. And the lobster and champagne dinner sounds really yummy.
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  23. Delightful 'little things' and 'behold' card creations ^_^

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

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  24. OOOhh Those Icads are Wonderful Linda !! Lovely all, so special. Love your Art journal page, it´s just Amazing. So gorgeous Gifts from Eileen, Enjoy them. Happy belated T-day.
    I wish you a very nice Thursday,
    Big hugs, Caty

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  25. Beautiful art Linda, and glad you had a lovely vacation. I can do champagne and lobster.

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  26. Happy PPF and a wonderful weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  27. He is Home and A Subject to Consider ~ both are lovely each one creative in its own way ~ ^_^

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

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  28. Lovely creations and wonderful photos!
    Such a beautiful post!!!

    Happy PPF~

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  29. Beauty and Grace ~ divine and Allow to Fly Away ~ sweet ^_^

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

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  30. A lot of wonderful creative energy here! Enjoyed the journal page and all of the amazing Icads. Wow! Happy PPF

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  31. Love your index cards. Really lovely.
    Happy weekend 💗

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  32. Wow, those are lots of lovely cards.

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  33. A very striking journal page and lovely index cards.

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  34. I love your coverup Linda - what a fun holiday you had.
    You've created a whole range of delightful cards and the journal page is lovely... the background is amazing. Happy PPF :D)

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  35. what a mix of the brilliant older things, and the bright new things... hearing you're in DE made me homesick for the east coast... now in CO. What a happy time you must have had! LeeAnna

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  36. Oh Linda, that cover up is gorgeous! I love the bright colours and the patterns :-) Looks like you had a lot of fun again! I like how you extended the pencil lines in your journalpage, and the collection of index cards is really impressive. Wow! Love seeing your art again! Happy PPF ♥

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  37. Wohoo, so many cards, well done!
    Lobster....aaah, I'd love to have lobster right now! and something wet to drink :)

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  38. Your index cards are very beautiful. :)
    Glad you had a great trip with your friends. :)
    lol. love the outfits you recieved :)

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  39. Wow! 61 ATC's ~ Love all of them ~ so creative, Linda ~ ^_^

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

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  40. Wonderful post with so much creativity! thanks, Linda, ^_^

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

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  41. What a feast of art!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

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