Monday, June 7, 2021

Playing Catch Up - Again!

 

 

 At this rate I may be posting just randomly. Missed last week  because the Memorial Day holiday and hubby being home threw me off 😜 So how was everyone's weekend? We had no plans and just stayed home thankfully because it was a really crappy weekend- raining - and cold enough to have to put the heat on for two days (after having the AC on the week before)!! We ended up binge watching The Kominsky Method series on Netflix . Anyone see it at all? Funny and great acting by Michael Douglas and a host of guest stars!

 Now we are back in summer heat wave mode again so much of my time is spent outdoors. But I am making time for this:

this is my third year participating on Instagram. I get to see lots of super art- including a mutual friend's of Elizabeth and mine - Cindy. I must go look for your cards on your blog Elizabeth;)

So here are my first week's cards:










 For this month I am going to use index card backgrounds that recently resurfaced 😁. I had done these back in 2019 using a host of techniques taught by Birgit Koopsen using the Gelli Plate. I am also using scraps of gelli plate printed papers and just randomly digging through my stash of ephemera and vintage images for collage and then finishing with Tim Holtz sentiment stickers for the most part.


 
 Some of you will recognize it because at least once each time we visit Cape May and our favorite spot especially for breakfast I MUST have the breakfast veggie wrap! Half always gets saved for later. And as you can see I have already downed one cup of coffee and am awaiting my second;) Cheers!

 I also have a journal page for the new theme for this month of "butterflies" over at Art Journal Journey with guest host Mia:



 Joining Paint Party Friday this week too. Have a great new week all!

      "We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside".    Rumi




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37 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.June 7, 2021 at 8:26 PM

    I think your weather is similar to ours. The heat is really here right now also. I am loving your ICADS. They are small masterpieces And thanks so much for sharing that wonderful butterfly piece for Mia's challenge at AJJ. Your breakfast looks delicious too. You must be happy you got to visit this spring and can plan on the fall too, after last year that is. Stay cool Linda, and I hope you have a wonderful T day. hugs-Erika

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  2. kathyinozarksJune 7, 2021 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Linda, I admire all of you that participate in the index card challenge-I love seeing everyone's results.
    Beautiful butterfly page-we are warming up here this week too enjoying being outdoors more. Happy T wishes Kathy

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  3. Mae TravelsJune 7, 2021 at 8:59 PM

    We’ve loved our two visits to Cape May, but that was before the pandemic. I wonder when we’ll get back there. I feel as if everyone is waking up like at the end of Sleeping Beauty.

    Best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  4. Valerie-JaelJune 8, 2021 at 3:24 AM

    Your ICADs are fabulous, as is the beautiful journal page, thanks for joining us at AJJ. Your food looks very good, now I'm hungry! Enjoy the good weather, have fun, happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 8, 2021 at 3:39 AM

    I love your ICADs. They are sensational and they look so much richer than mine. At some point, I really MUST get my gel plate back out, even if it takes an entire day to set it up. Your backgrounds are great. And you have created some absolutely stunning ones, too. I like how you add so very much to yours and that German scrap and those postage stamps caught my eye.

    I don't have Netflix, so have no way of watching Kominsky Method. I checked it out and it sounds different.

    I really like that journal page you created. I like the background with the stencils and I like the way you combined the words with the background. It's a wonderful entry for Mia's theme at Art Journal Journey, dear.

    Your veggie wrap looks wonderful and so do those hashbrowns. I'm sure they went well with your coffee, too. Thanks for sharing your ICADs (mine are shown every Saturday and Cindy shows hers on Sunday), your journal page, and your breakfast wrap and coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear Linda. Welcome back, dear.

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  6. nwilliams6June 8, 2021 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful artwork, Linda. So fun seeing so many different ones - I love the backgrounds and especially the ones with faces.

    Yummy looking breakfast - the wrap sounds and looks great. We have been getting out more - having to go a little diet already - lol!

    Happy T-day!!!

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  7. carol l mckennaJune 8, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    Wow! Linda ~ your index cards are awesome ~ each one so special ~ love the butterfly creation ~ It has been in the 90's here in MA ~ it is suppose to be Spring ~ LOL ~ Xo ~ I'll be back to see more of your post ~

    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. MiaJune 8, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful ICADs, Linda. And I love that you resurface them. It is a great way of upcycling. As for your page for AJJ, it is really PERFECT. Fantastic background and sentiment.Thank you for joining my challenge at AJJ. Hugs, my friend.

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  9. Divers and SundryJune 8, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    We're having a week of rain and lower-than-usual temps. That wrap looks tasty, and my mouth is watering :) Happy T Tuesday!

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  10. CJ KennedyJune 8, 2021 at 4:26 PM

    Yup, cold and rainy Memorial Day weekend, and now day 4 of a heatwave. Fabulous collection of ICADs and a beautiful journal page. Happy T Day

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  11. Let's Art JournalJune 8, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    Such beautiful artwork! I love your index card designs and your journal page is amazing, the words really speak to me 😀. Your breakfast looks delicious too and has made me very hungry ...lol! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  12. Kate YetterJune 8, 2021 at 7:41 PM

    Your index cards are lovely and I have enjoyed seeing them on Instagram. This looks like a fun daily challenge to join in.
    Your breakfast wrap sounds yummy!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  13. LiscaJune 9, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    What a lovely breakfast. Looks delicious. No wonder it is your favorite.
    I love your index cards! But the challenge sounds quite tough to me. To do 61 cards seems madness. But you enjoy it and that is all that matters.
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  14. DVArtistJune 9, 2021 at 9:34 AM

    Your cards are fabulous. Ohh yes a veggie wrap sounds so good. I have a bit of sunshine today but the winds is cold. No heat wave here. Enjoy your day.

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  15. pearshapedcraftingJune 9, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    Your ICADs are fabulous - the bottom one is my favourite! I love the butterfly page - the stencilled background with the grasses looks great! I think I could easily manage that breakfast in two parts as you do, especially with plenty of coffee! Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  16. Elkes LebensglückJune 10, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    A wonderful journal Your CADs are beautiful. the details are impressive. For me it is very pleasant with 20 degrees and sunshine and a bit of wind. Take care of yourself!
    Happy day, hugs, Elke

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  17. carol l mckennaJune 10, 2021 at 12:38 PM

    Love the golden yellow index card ~ Xo


    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. carol l mckennaJune 10, 2021 at 12:39 PM

    Wonderful creations ~ one favorite is 'Only in the darkness...' ~ lovely and divine ~ Xo


    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  19. Crafting QueenJune 11, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    Wondereful creations. Love the textures and colours. Anesha

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  20. ChristineJune 11, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful art Linda, and breakfast looks delicious.

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  21. Valerie-JaelJune 11, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    Happy PPF and have a wonderful weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  22. Dixie @ Arranged WordsJune 11, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    Yourindex cards are beautiful!
    The wrap looks so delicious!
    Enjoy the weekend...

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  23. Dixie @ Arranged WordsJune 11, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    Your index cards are beautiful!
    An d the wrap looks so delicious.
    Enjoy the weekend...

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  24. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comJune 11, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely cards and journal page.

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  25. WendyKJune 11, 2021 at 5:17 PM

    Fabulous art, love the gelli plate backgrounds and the butterfly piece, Have a great weekend.

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  26. carol l mckennaJune 11, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    Love blue colors and saying 'good things come in small packages' ~ sweet baby photo ~ lovely artwork ~ Xo

    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  27. carol l mckennaJune 11, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    Focus on the good ~ is a great message and creative index card ~ Xo

    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  28. Gillena CoxJune 11, 2021 at 7:38 PM

    Lovely lovely art. Food looks delicious
    Happy you dropped by my blog today

    Much💛love

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  29. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsJune 11, 2021 at 9:43 PM

    I think we are all having a taste of hot and cold with the weather, no matter how far we are apart, glad the sun has shone for you now. Loving the ICADs i'm always in awe of them saying I must try do some but time is never that kind.
    Really love your Butterfly journal page with it's wording all so beautiful.
    Happy PPF and take good care of yourself Hugs Tracey x

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  30. peppylady (Dora)June 11, 2021 at 10:18 PM

    Your breakfast looks yummy and cards are quite interesting. PPF
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  31. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJune 12, 2021 at 12:43 AM

    So great that you are doing ICAD this year too. You make such amazing collages. I specially love the "only in darkness..." one. The art journal page is beautiful, one of my favourite colour combinations. Have a lovely weekend.

    -Soma

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  32. MeggymayJune 12, 2021 at 4:37 AM

    A fantastic selection of art to see in this post Linda. Thank you for adding the beautiful butterfly page to Mia's theme at AJJ.
    Yvonne xx

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  33. BLOGitseJune 12, 2021 at 4:40 AM

    Your cards are beautiful even if I know nothing about how/why they are made.
    I love butterflies. Happy PPF on Saturday :)

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  34. NatureFootstepJune 12, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    hm, your weather sounds pretty much the same as ours. Even as you have winter and we summer. Love all your cards, the apple one is my favorite. :)

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  35. Empire of the CatJune 13, 2021 at 10:09 AM

    I love your ICADs Linda, I am also ICADing and trying to use up some of my collage stash. Love your butterflies and your veggie wrap looks delicious! Elle xx

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  36. carol l mckennaJune 14, 2021 at 11:24 AM

    Wonderful 'Be the answer' creation ~ Hope you had a good weekend and Happy Week to you ~ Xo

    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  37. NeetJune 18, 2021 at 10:33 AM

    Lovely to see the start of your icads, some very varied styles and techniques here to enjoy. When I joined in last year i found that they inspired me to do more artwork but I failed this year. I can enjoy yours though.
    Just as i can enjoy the journal page for Mia's butterflies. Lovely background which reminds me of something that will not come to mind but I know I like it.
    Your breakfast reminds me of a happy summer day in Encinitas spent with my friend where we shared a breakfast burrito. Oh happy days.
    HJugs, neet xx

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