Lots of Challenge Art Projects

   

 I have lots of art to share but first I want to show you a new nest just made in one of our hanging baskets- on our back patio. I am beyond thrilled that we have a pair of Carolina wrens nesting!! We've never had them nest here before and what a sight to watch the pair diligently gathering twigs and leaves and bits( many times as big as their whole bodies) for hours. And as of earlier today they are still adding to the nest. Best of it all- it is just outside our back door window and they built the nest facing it. It may be hard to see but this nest is built like a solid cup laying on it's side . I like to think of it as their hobbit house😊 They put dried leaves on the top of the geranium plant to camouflage the nest. Very clever little birds!

 First up is a journal page meant for the Art Journal Journey Challenge (butterflies):

 The background was a mop up of stencils with Gloss sprays. Those and the collage tissue gothic windows are Dina Wakley. The butterfly is Tim Holtz, and the quote was computer generated.

 My latest index card art for the Index Card a Day (ICAD)  Challenge:

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 And now let's grab a refreshment and join Bleubeard and Elizabeth and the gang at T Stands For Tuesday!

 

 In my last post I shared a pic of a very decadent and special cake we had for dessert at Viggiano's in West Cape May recently. I was told by the friends we went with that a favorite was the Chicken Marsala so I chose to order it. It did NOT disappoint!!! I knew  I could only eat half my plate so I had half boxed and gave it to our friend since I knew I wouldn't eat it (we had meal plans for the next (our last) day in Cape May already). Along with our meal- warm fresh bread, grilled asparagus, water and wine of course😉. Cheers!

 And for several more art challenges - the Simon Wednesday Challenge and the Simon Monday Challenge (Red, White and /or Blue) and the new challenge at Tag Tuesday (vintage)  I made this patriotic tag:

  

 Products: Manila tag, Distress Oxide Vintage Photo ink - Ranger ; Tim Holtz Paper Doll and Small Talk Occasions sticker; DCWV patterned papers; washi tape - Recollections; red alcohol marker, gesso, rust star, hand dyed ribbon, navy thread.

 I will also join in at Paint Party Friday.

 This Sunday is our Independence Day - July 4th. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

   "Nature is the original church. Worship there daily."      Alan Cohen