Monday, May 4, 2020

The Birds Are Singing



 Happy new week all! Hope you had a great weekend. We had temps to 80 degrees F and of course I was in heaven:) Not only that, but our hummingbirds made their first appearance on May 1st- the earliest I have seen them here since I've been keeping track 5 or 6 years now. What a joy to watch them! I've also gotten the first of my annuals- geranium hanging baskets, and will get more for planting later this week.

 The above is a page in a junk journal. I used Tim Holtz Botanical Collage Tissue and Botanical Chip Board image.  I will join Art Journal Journey with the new theme for this month of Flowers.

 This birthday card is for the Simon Wednesday Challenge (anything goes):


a detail showing the glitter:


 Glittery patterned paper: TCWV; white note card and envelope (Recollections); stitched circle dies (Our Daily Bread Designs); birthday rubber stamp(Hero Arts); birthday clear stamps on envie (Inkadinkado); Stickles glitter glue; Versafine Onyx Black ink; Blue Breeze Kaleidacolor ink; paper flower (studio g); washi tape (Recollections).


 I have another yummy meal and recipe to share with the gang at T Stands For Tuesday:


 Poached salmon, and Smoky Chickpea Stew (recipe at end of post and also under my header under the "Recipes" title) over jasmine rice, and a glass of Merlot. My hubby liked this veggie stew so much we had it two days in a row! This would be good on its own of course but is extra yummy with some fish or grilled chicken on the side:) Cheers!

 There is a new theme at Tag Tuesday (haberdashery) and I had the perfect stamp images thanks to Valerie who gifted me with them!


 The tag was covered with pattern tissue. I stamped then fussy cut all the images from the stamp set and glued them down after stitching around the tag. I finished it with a black button. I will also share this with Try It On Tuesday for the theme of " Black, White, and One Other Color".

 And for Paint Party Friday I have another journal page -this one in the Dina Wakley Media Journal. Inspiration from her Daily Demos, and for the Year Of Gratitude monthly IG Challenge which for April was " I am grateful for community". The new theme will be announced Wednesday the 6th.

 It began on a kraft page in the journal, using a mask and black gesso:



Anyone remember these Tim Holtz masks? I bought them for next to nothing some years ago. I don't even know if Ranger still makes them or not.

 My completed page:



 Wishing you all a great week and weekend- happy Cinco de Mayo Tuesday if you celebrate it, and a happy Mother's Day on Sunday! Take care, and stay well.

" I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying who listens or what they think."   Rumi


Edited in: For whatever reason I am not able to leave a comment for anyone who uses  Wordpress for their blog:(:( I have tried from several different browsers to no avail. If anyone has any suggestions I'd SO appreciate it! Know that I am reading your blog posts - just cannot respond.


                            Smoky Chickpea Stew   (It Doesn't taste Like Chicken Blog)

1 Tbsp. olive oil         1 yellow onion, chopped     4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes          1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika     1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. brown or white sugar       3/4 tsp. salt      2 cups of canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
about 4 cups of chopped kale or spinach ( I used spinach)
Cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous, for serving


Heat oil in a large pot or high-sided skillet. When hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté about 5 min until onion turns transluscent and begins to brown.

Stir in the tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, sugar and salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 - 15 min. until tomatoes have cooked and darkened in color.

Mix in the chickpeas and kale (or spinach) and cook another few min. til heated through and the greens wilt into the sauce. Serve hot over your grain of choice.

49 comments:

  1. Before I forget, let me say thank you for linking up the gorgeous junk journal page to ARt Journal Journey and that black and white and one color tag for Try It on Tuesday. Much appreciated Linda. And you meal looks delicious. I would love that veggie stew, but I know my husband, Mr. Fussy Food Man, wouldn't eat it. Sigh. And your Dina Wakely tag page is super also. We were warm and are now back into a bit cooler temperatures. Oh I can't wait for that warmer weather like this past weekend. Hope you are well and have a wonderful T day. Hugs-Erika

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  2. Wonderful art today, my favorite is your journal page. Your poached salmon looks delicious!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  3. I loved all of your art Linda, the smokey chickpea stew looks and sounds really good-thank you for the recipe-hubs can't have anything high in vit k any more (his blood thinner) but I could use a different veggie-I want to make this.
    Happy Mothers Day, Cinco De Mayo and Happy T
    Hugs Kathy

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  4. Beautiful art and lovely food, yummy. Love the journal pages. I have some of those old TH masks, too. Glad you discovered why you got those stamps, an you have used them to perfection! Thanks so much for linking to Tag Tuesday! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  5. :-) I open your blog to the sound of birds singing and... :-)
    I think they sing in bird-German, though.

    No, it´s true. German ravens for example are boring. Australian ones really talk!
    And my French is nearly gone. Le petit Prince is all I can read these days.

    I love your creation! The buttons and notes especially.

    Wo-hoo! 80F! I sit here and the thermometer says 37F, some freezing 3C! Certainly no hummingbirds here - I´ve never ever seen one in my life for real.
    The tag is great!
    Well. It´s irony. Our sewing machine died and they´re all sold out. And Hubby wanted to sew me a dress!
    I think I have chickpeas in the kitchen-cupboard. Need to look - a happy T-day to you!

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  6. your haberdashery tag is perfection! all the great sewing elements! thank you for linking up to tag tuesday. i love your blog header by the way, inspiring! and your bird piece is also quite lovely! xo

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  7. Beautiful assortment of artwork, as always. We reached 80 F on Sunday here in Connecticut, which was unseasonably warm, but welcome. Now we're back to more normal temperatures of 50s for highs. I love the pattern on your china. Happy T-Day!

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  8. Your junk journal is tugging at my heart. I love how you are working in it and I think it's turning out great. I especially love this one because it is so romantic feeling. Thanks for sharing it with us at Art Journal Journey, dear.

    LOVE that tag. You found some wonderful images to use.

    I've never seen or even heard of those masks, but I don't buy many TH products. Your page turned out great, though and the tags you placed on it were fabulous.

    Although I'm not a fan of Merlot (tastes too bitter to me), your salmon and chickpea stew sounds wonderful. It is definitely something I might try.

    Thanks for sharing your incredible art, your Merlot, and your meal with us for T this Tuesday, dear Linda.

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  9. Fantastic art projects Linda, the tag with the haberdashery details looks wonderful, thank you for linking to Try it on Tuesdays. I also love the page from your junk journal that you are sharing with Mia's theme at Art Journal Journey.
    The food looked delicious and I will be copying the recipe to try out some time.
    Stay safe and have a happy T day day.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. Lovely flowers page, Linda. I don't recall Tim Holtz masks. I have a thick cardboard die cut in a similar swirly shape that came in a craft kit. I didn't think I'd ever had a use for it. If I seal, I can use it a a mask. Terrific page. Thanks for the inspiration and the recipe.

    Happy T-Day! Eileen xx

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  11. Beautiful tags Linda. Here in T&T 🇹🇹 we say channa rather than chickpea. Curry is a common way of cooking channa here🇹🇹

    Happy Tuesday

    Much👕💚👖love

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  12. Hmmm, those chick peas and salmon look really good. I have copied the recipe and will surely try that.(with or without the salmon, which is prohibitively expensive here).Thanks.
    Your journal page looks great.
    I'm glad the weather is better now and what a joy that the hummingbirds are back.
    Haberdashery is a really cool theme. It makes you do pretty things.
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  13. Lovely post filled with so much creativity ~ Where to start ~ I think my favorite ~ right now ~ LOL are the 3 face tags ~ wonderful artwork ~ ^_^ ~ I'll be back !

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. What a fabulous array of art and the tag is so beautiful, I love the sewing elements that you added 😀. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday and wishing you a very happy T Day! Keep well! Hugs, Jo x

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  15. Gorgeous layers on your page with the vintage florals and charming singing birds - and those tag faces against the black background at the end are amazing.
    Alison x

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  16. What a so Gorgeous tag Linda !! It´s fantastic to see your stiching, and the wonderful stamped and fussy cut images. Great.
    Your Art journal pages are Wonderful, love the birds, and love the lovely faces on the tags, and your fabulous Birthday's card.
    Happy T-day!
    Thank you very much for joining us at Try it on Tuesday. Have a nice evening and stay safe.
    Big hugs,
    Caty

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  17. What an amazing page for AJJ! Thank you so much for entering your creation in my challenge at AJJ! The birds look so happy near the flowers! Kisses!

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  18. Fantastic journal pages and tag ~ Lot's of great art and yummy food to see. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  19. So much eye candy. Even your food is artfully arranged on a pretty plate. The chickpea stew sounds delicious. Take care and Happy T Day

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  20. I like salmon but have never had it poached. That meal does look delicious :) Happy T Tuesday!

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  21. What an inspirational post Linda! Covering all sorts of crafts too!! Thank you for joining us at Tag Tuesday with your beautiful haberdashery tag!! Hope you are keeping well.

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  22. I love the junk journal page(you know this already!) Your sewing tag is great. I will definitely try that recipe - sounds like our kind of dish! The kraft page look fabulous! Yes - I have some of those masks! Belated Happy T day! Chrisx

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  23. imaginative beautiful journal page and the other artworks of yours!!!Delicious meal!
    Stay safe and have a happy, Elke

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  24. When you asked about the TH masks I immediately thought of face masks and then realised what you meant - yes, I remember them, have them somewhere in a file folder.
    That is a lovely journal page as is the birthday card, tag and everything else you are showing us today. It has been a lovely walk around your blog today, thank you,
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  25. Wonderful junk journal collage page with our sweet feathered friends ~ ^_^

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  26. Lovely assortment of art, Linda.
    Happy and healthy weekend ❤️😊

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  27. Have a great weekend, happy PPF, stay safe! Hugs, Valerie

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  28. Really enjoyed your journal pages. I really miss hummingbirds in Florida. We had them in droves every spring in Colorado and the whole family enjoyed them. Happy PPF

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  29. Lovely art this week Linda, thanks for the recipe!

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  30. I’m starting to get interested in making pages, maybe, and yours are so lovely! I don’t know how you keep up with so many challenges. I’m lucky if I get a painting done for PPF. Thanks for your visit! 😊

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  31. Happy PPF linda. Thanks for dropping by my blog today

    Much💙🌎💚love

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  32. Wow a lot of beauty going on in this post. Thanks for the recipe too. I am going to try it out. For some reason the hummers are here most of the year.

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  33. You know, when people make art that inspires and beautifies the world-that's a gift. You have it. Lovely, lovely work.

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  34. Wonderful work as always Linda, but my favorite this week is your journalpage. How gorgeous. Love the little faces and the colours! Take care & happy PPF! xox

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  35. Always delightful and creatie birthday cards and that stew sounds yummy ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  36. I am check pea fan, but never had it as a stew.
    I like the sewing tag
    PPF

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  37. Love the journal page and the tags are fantastic.

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  38. Love the title of your post. Since the lock-down began here there are very few cars on the roads. The silence is glorious, and we can really hear the birds singing without the continual hum of traffic in the background. Your artwork, as always, is beautiful. Love how you use colour.

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  39. Fun and creative 'Couture' tag art ~ love it ^_^

    Be Well and Happy Mother's Day,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  40. to be a birdwatcher in springtime is to see life! When you see them nesting and happily feed their young :) With that said. my favorite is your first piece :)
    Take care, stay safe.

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  41. Just scrolled through your last few posts Linda and feasted on your fabulous art! Some beautiful pieces here and lots of little thoughts to ponder. Love your smoky chickpea recipe, too...one for my online 'recipe book', I think. I love chick peas and am sure I have some in.

    I especially love your top piece and loved your Happy Bearthday cards to Elisabeth :-) Great idea.

    Checked the link for masks, too. A friend of mine has made me a couple but I'd love to have a go myself. Haven't used my sewing machine in years, so will have to dust it off...;-)
    Stay safe.
    Cath x

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  42. I'm back! How rude of me not to thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! I now have the ingredients to make your Smoky Chickpea stew to have with some tuna this week!
    Hugs, Chrisx

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  43. Great artwork Linda, loved the journal pages and that fabulous tag which is perfect for our challenge at TioT. The chickpea stew sounds good, thanks for the receipe.
    I used your link to make the facemasks (36 for DD's work colleagues) really helpful, thanks.
    Avril xx

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  44. Yummy post for body and soul.
    Have a good week!

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  45. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day ~ Happy Creating too.

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  46. I am definitely going to try that recipe. I bought a giant bag of dried chickpeas so it will be perfect! Thanks for sharing. Love your junk journal and that fun flowery page. Super tag, card and other page too. You have been busy and your creations are all wonderful.

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