Monday, December 14, 2020

Christmas-and Snow are Coming!!!

 

 Hi Everyone! I am trying to get my holiday cards all done and in the mail. But in the end, if they don't all get out  that's OK because I know I'm not the only one, right? And now we've gotten snow today and a Nor'easter is expected to dump up to 12" of snow Wednesday into Thursday ๐Ÿ˜ !!! That means not only bad roads, but hubby will need to take my car all week and shopping and errands need to be rearranged. Guess I'll be spending time in my art room ๐Ÿ˜‰

 The above photo is a crop of this page:


 And I actually did this page next to it:



and here they are side by side:


  I used lots of Dina Wakley products including paints, stencils, stamps, collage tissues, Collage Collective papers! Mark making was done with a white Posca pen, a scrap of corrugated cardboard with the ridges painted with black paint, and then of course, some spattering as well.

 For T Stands For Tuesday :


 
 I had gotten a large wall calendar at the $ Store and this 6" x 6" Tea Time calendar came with it! I think this is the third year I've gotten one of these and have reused the pages on journal pages cuz I love these photos. Cheers and happy T day!

 And  here are the last  two  journal pages from a November  6 Day, 6 Prompts Gratitude Challenge on Instagram:

 Day 5 prompt "Family":

and Day 6 "Grateful":


As you can obviously see, I have been highly under the influence of Dina lately๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‚ 

Joining in at Art Journal Journey and Paint Party Friday. I'll definitely be around to visit this week and weekend but not sure about the following. I may end up taking a break until the new year.

And so, I will say now that I wish you all a joyous holiday season however and whatever you celebrate! And may the new year bring some normalcy in all our lives with the disappearance of Covid. XO

Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.” J. C. Penney



39 comments:

  1. Fabulous pages Linda. They are perfect for Tracey's challenge at AJJ. The red and orange of the big fern frond looks amazing on the blue background. I just love that page. And nice calendar too. You are going to get dumped on it sounds like. They don't know here; it depends on how it tracks. But we're probably going to get something. Does that mean maybe a white Christmas? Have a super T day. Stay safe in the snow. Hugs-Erika

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  2. Beautiful art Linda, I always enjoy seeing your art. Love your tea calendar too.
    I had read about your huge storm coming in from a quilting blog I follow-she was talking 18 inches or more wow that's allot of snow--stay safe and warm Happy T Hugs Kathy

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  3. Your journal pages are all fabulous, love the wonderful colours. Enjoy your Christmas preparations! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  4. :-) Lovely banner!!! And then lady.
    Snow :-(
    But wonderful work... s! Love them all!
    Have a wonderful Christmas time! Happy T-day!

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  5. Your art always makes me happy, Linda. I think it is beautiful. I'm so glad you chose to share it with us at Art Journal Journey using Tracey's theme, too.

    I got my tip-ins finished, but haven't mailed a single one yet. I haven't made any Christmas cards this year, so maybe I'll do that for Valentine's Day.

    What a fabulous tea calendar. I like that it has all different types of teas, from very British to oriental. I was wowed by this one. Thanks for sharing your incredible art and your tea calendar with us for T this Tuesday, dear Linda.

    BTW, I'm like you. I am waiting until I know more about this vaccine before I commit. I need more data before I'm sure it is safe for everyone.

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  6. Beautiful artwork. Sounds like you have the same forecast as I do. :-( I like that extra calendar you received. What a nice bonus. Happy T-Day! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, in case you take the rest of the year off (which sounds like a good idea).

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  7. Your art is beautiful as always.
    That sounds like bad snow. Is your car the only one suitable for driving in the snow? It is annoying when you have to re-schedule an already busy week. But that weather for you!
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  8. Linda these are wonderful pages. Your tea calendar is AWESOME! I really like it. I saw on the news about the weather you are about to get. My daughter and SIL live right in that mix too. Be careful out there driving. Have a very nice day.

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  9. I've been hearing about your snow storm. Wow! I can't even imagine!

    Happy T Tuesday!

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  10. Wow, that will be quite a snow storm! Stay warm and cosy in your craft room ...lol ๐Ÿ˜€. Loving your art pages and your snowman header made me smile - perfect! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  11. Beautiful spread, Linda! Your "Grateful" pages are lovely too. I wish I could get Dina Wakley products here. It looks like we won't take a shopping trip to the States for a loooong time.

    Happy T-day! Stay safe and well. Hugs, Eileen

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  12. Terrific pages ~ Lot's of color and full of gratitude. Great Tea calendar too ~ Keep making those cards and enjoy the season!

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  13. What absolutely brilliant pages! No snow here just pouring with rain - I feel a Dina moment coming on this afternoon - Christmas lights, cappuccino, art journal!!
    Belated Happy T day, Chrisx

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  14. As usual, gorgeous pages full of wonderful color.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  15. I feel like I need large amounts of snow to come give me time in the craftroom, beautiful shared creations, your love for Dina shines through in abundance. I do not think anyone will mind receiving cards later than the event, shared creativity is precious and always a joy to receive. All amazing pieces, i'm so grateful you shared and joined my AJJ theme again.
    Creative wishes Tracey xx

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  16. These are beautiful sites, I love your work!
    Have a nice Christmas time and take care of all the snow, hugs Elke

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  17. Lovely art. The spread and the last one are my favorites.
    Happy Christmas season xx

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  18. Each art piece is awesome ~ where to start ~ Well header is awesome and I will wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family ~ Xox

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  19. Google is confusing lately ~ Hope you got my previous comment or to edit your comments? Xox

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  20. beautiful pages, Happy Christmas Linda! Sorry about all the snow, we had a light dusting yesterday.

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  21. Lovely pages, Linda. Wonderful colours, and I especially love the Grateful
    page. Happy PPF.
    Merry Christmas. Best Wishes for 2021!

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  22. Thanks for sharinv your beautiful art today. Happy PPF
    MUCH๐Ÿ’—LOVE

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  23. Fabulous journal pages, love all of them. have a great Christmas, you can keep the snow though.

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  24. Love your artwork, especially the lat one :)
    We have snow in the north of Sweden but not where I live, so I am hoping for little snow to make the world a little more beautiful :)
    Take care.

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  25. What a great collection you have made! I love it!
    12 inches of snow? I'd be under the pillows! I like to see it only from a distance! :P Merry Christmas!

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  26. Favorite is the last ~ Grateful ~ delightful and creative artwork ~ Hope you got my Xmas card ~ snail mail? ~ Xox

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  27. I did comment before but didn't seem to go through ~ Favorite is the last one ~ Grateful ~ she is beautiful ~ Xox ~ Let me know if you are getting these comments, please ~ Xox

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  28. Seek and wonder is true of all your art.

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  29. Again ~ another try ~ you may have too many comments from me ~ Divine art work ~ love it all ~ so filled with a beautiful spirit ~ Xox

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  30. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  31. Hopefully things are improving ~ had to get Google Chrome for blogger ~ oh well ~ Thanks for your support and wishing you and all a better and healthier year ahead ~ Xox

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  32. So glad to get your comment today ~ looking forward to your Tuesday post ~

    Happy New Year to you,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  33. Thanks, Linda for letting me know that one way to get to my blog is subscribe ~ not sure what is happening with Google Blogger but it will straighten out soon hopefully ~

    Happy New Year to You,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  34. Just checking ~ when I come to your blog ! your last post was Dec 14th? and it is not my computer messing up ~ ????

    Lovely area and beautiful twilight shots!

    Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  35. So glad to have 'you visit' and glad to know you are taking a vacation and it was not my computer ~ LOL


    Wishing you a Happy,Creative and Healthy New Year,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  36. Thanks for confirming it is a Carolina Wren ~ It is an awesome little bird to me ~ glad it has a good song ~

    Wishing you a Happy, Creative and Healthy New Year ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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