Monday, April 12, 2021

Up For The Challenges

 


 Hi everyone! This post is truly all about the art and I've created projects for a bunch of challenges this week so off we go...

 First up I will share this card with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge-happy 12th birthday to you!!!


 I made this card using the Mandy's Flowers stamp and die set, Neenah Solar White 110# card stock, Bo Bunny "Early Bird" 6" x 6" paper set, and Moonshine Sequins-all from the Simon Says Stamp Shop. The image was colored in with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. The sentiment is from Inkadinkado. Images stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink.





 This tag is for two challenges- Tag Tuesday (Bees), and the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (Not a Card):


 I started with a K and Co. printed tag. I then added the bees from a napkin, stenciled through sequin waste using Tim Holtz Distress Oxide in Fossilized Amber, added a Tim Holtz Paper doll and Clippings Sticker to finish it.

 My next tag is for T Stands For Tuesday:



  I happened upon an old patterned paper that had this waiter image on it and just had to use it so I fussy cut him to put on a tag with one of Tim Holtz Wallpaper papers. The washi tape is Recollections, and the sentiment was computer generated. I love how it looks as though the flowers are coming out of the cup (no, I did not plan that 😁)

 Last week I received a package that was part of a giveaway from an artist I follow on Instagram. She was giving away two different sets of Gelatos and a set of Dina Wakley Scribble sticks. I had the Scribble sticks so I put my name in for the Gelatos - and this is what she sent me:


 All these lovely papers and a full pkg. of  Iridescent gelatos!! I am in love with that painted paper on the top 💓!  She offered the slightly used gelatos because she said she just wasn't using them enough to warrant keeping them. They were barely used! I thought it was a really great gesture and so if I find myself not using them much after playing around with them I too will pass them on to someone in the US. I swiped and labeled each color across a large gessoed tag. The sheen and colors are gorgeous- I hope this video will work because a photo alone did them no justice:



And for Art Journal Journey (Inspired by) and Paint Party Friday I have this journal page:



 I am so inspired by Dina Wakley - her loose art style and her products! DW Ocean paint was watered down a bit and sponged on the page. I then glued down scraps of her Collage Tissue before stenciling with Lapis paint. Asemic writing was done using a black Fude Ball Pen. A scrap of paper was finger painted with DW Fuschia, Cheddar, and Lemon paint for some color contrast. My new DW Block Alphas stamp set was stamped in Versafine Onyx Black ink and fussy cut to form the words, and I used a new Tim Holtz Paper Doll.

 Looking forward to seeing what you all have been up to! Thanks for stopping by 🤗

" Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep learning."   Carol Dweck





31 comments:

  1. Beautiful tags, especially the waiter bringing the tea.
    What a great package that you won! I bet you are going to have fun playing around with those supplies.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  2. So much fun art this week Linda. I enjoyed it all. Your page for AJJ is great. I love the color combo; the orange really pops off the blue. I also like Dina Wakely also. She has a super style, doesn't she? You really do her style so well. Thanks for joining us at AJJ. I am also loving your day tag. That waiter is a cool image. Have a great T day and week Linda. Hugs-Erika

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  3. How delightful to receive those art materials from a friend!

    be safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  4. You really DID create a lot of art this week. I love the tags you created, especially the one of the butler serving tea. It was so fun and perfect for T Tuesday, too.

    Your lovely art journal page is beautiful. It really is inspiring. Thanks for sharing it with us at Art Journal Journey honoring Eileen's theme. I'm sure she would have approved.

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  5. I forgot to congratulate you on winning those gelattos. I've never even seen them in real life. Lucky you!

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  6. This LITTLE-THINGS-bee tag is so beautiful!
    Hubby once woke with a LOUD soung, "coffee is ready" (I´m a tea-person, but it was cute - it´s an Austrian singer hence the dialect).

    Together, yes. I miss my Brother so much!

    Happy T-day (or coffee, like music ;-)...)

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  7. All fabulous, Linda. I love you got a fun package of new toys and fun makes by someone else to inspire you. Your birthday card is pretty, the tags are fun (Love the waiter) and your AJJ page is super cool. We are all better together and I totally see how inspired you are by Dina (me too plus I am inspired by you as well). Don't you love the new dolls? I am thinking of ordering them again as I feel sad the ones I used are gone from the pile - lol! Hugz

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  8. Gorgeous art this week, loving the waiter and all those bees on your tags 😀. Such lovely supplies from your friend too, so kind and thoughtful! Have a wonderful week and sending you Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  9. Those gelatos are lovely. Thank you for doing that video because could see that they were really iridescent. Very kind and thoughtful to pass those gelatos on, and you will do the same I'm sure.
    I love your tag with the bees, it has an unusual shape. And of course the waiter with the tea is a winner!
    Happy T-Day,
    Stay healthy,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  10. Oh Linda ~ such a wonderful post filled with wonderful creations ~ I love them all ~ I'll be back to comment again ~ (I did comment before so this may be a duplicate ~ google not always working) Wishing you a lovely week ~ Xox

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. I love your art! Nice pieces :) Congrats on winning the goodies. Happy T Tuesday!

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  12. So much beautiful art today, one piece lovelier than the other. Thanks so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday (gorgeous tag!)and AJJ. And congrats on your wonderful win, enjoy! Hugs, Valerie

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  13. Linda how lovely to win some goodies, the gelatos are beautiful colours.
    I love your artwork, especially the tag with the waiter serving the tea.
    Happy T Day, Jan x

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  14. Beautiful cards and tags. I'm hoping it won't be long when I can go out with friends and have a waiter bring me a cup of tea. Use all your new art toys in good health. Happy T Day

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  15. Gosh, first I wish I could be as organized as you are, posting multiple pieces and challenges. I can't seem to get out of the one to one ratio, lol. A delightful variety of art as usual, a bit partial to the waiter tag. Love the serendipity of the flowering cup. And the Gelatos are gorgeous, looking forward to seeing how you use them. XOX

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  16. Really lovely birthday card and the tags are fabulous. Have a wonderful day.

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  17. I love your journal page, tags, card!
    That are so very nice and fantastic. The video goes well.
    The quote is beautiful I will remember thank you.
    Have a beautiful day,hug Elke

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  18. Love your inspired page - I am a fan of Dina W and she is so funny when you see her demonstrating. That is a lovely page you have done - the blue is a gorgeous shade and I love the tiny figures.
    You have certainly given us a great showcase of your work - each one a delight but I must say I love the waiter you found.
    Well done on winning the Gelatos and good luck with them.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  19. Fantastic art again, the bee tag for my theme on tag Tuesday is fabulous. I also love the waiter. Thank you for sharing with s on Tag Tuesday.

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  20. I love seeing your week in art! Your journal page is fabulous - I must look out for those paper dolls. Great tags and card....the waiter with the tea tray is brilliant.
    What a lovely surprise to win that Giveaway! Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  21. Happy PPF and have a good and safe weekend Linda! Hugs, Valerie

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  22. Beautiful work for this week's challenges Linda!

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  23. Luv all of your art shared today. Those tags are fabulous.
    Happy you dropped by my blog today

    Much💛love

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  24. re challenges, what you creates here would really be a challenge for me. :) You really came up with interesting stuff. :)

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  25. Loving the mixed media! The tags have so many fun details! Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  26. Beautiful projects Linda! You are such a talent. I am loving your tags today and your card is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Tag Tuesday this fortnight.
    Pinky

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  27. Wonderful artwork ~ love the 'little things' ~ Xo

    Did not feel well most of the weekend ~ so no posts or comments ~ slowly on the mend.


    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  28. What a huge tea he's serving! :)
    Happy PPF on Monaday too!

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