Monday, January 10, 2022

Staying Creative and Staying Inside!

 


 Hi Peeps! Winter has finally arrived with a vengeance in our parts 🥶. We got our first snow- thankfully only 3 inches, and a few days later a bit of freezing rain before it turned to rain- all day long. It's been quite gloomy and dismal, and this week is promising to be our coldest yet- barely making it to the 20's F for the high of the day(not to mention the wind chill factors which make it even colder)!! Yeah, I know, tis the season... so I'll just spend more time in my craft room 😁. 

 I was hoping to have some new supplies by now but that darned mail system is holding things up so I'll have to be patient. Hopefully next week I can share. I had won two gift certificates from two different companies - Simon Says Stamp, and Pink Fresh Studio! And of course I simply had to add a few extra things;) Hence the idea for this new journal spread:

 It's in the Dina Wakley Kraft Journal. I only have a handful of pages to complete before this journal is full. Mostly Dina Wakley products were used  along with a Tim Holtz Snarky Small Talk sticker, and Paper Dolls. On the right page I used a stencil for the black leaf and cut around the outer edge. Joining in at Art Journal Journey for the theme of "Let's Face It". 

That spread was done similarly to this page:



 Let's now hop on over to T Stands For Tuesday where we can share any type of drink related post. I have a new recipe to share:


 Apple Oat Pancakes! My hubby doesn't like oatmeal which happens to be my go to breakfast in the cold months. He knows it's good for you but just doesn't like the consistency (he also doesn't like cream of wheat, or risotto). So I thought I'd incorporate oatmeal into a healthier version of pancakes. He loved them!!  And I think you will too so I'll have the recipe at the bottom of this page, and I will also have it linked (along with all the recipes I've shared on the blog) below my header under the "Recipes" Tab.

 And, as for my new header pic- it's an index card I made around My One Word for 2022 -Intention. I haven't been choosing a WOY for very long- only since 2015. My process is to begin noticing some of the words that present themselves whether I'm reading a book, a Law Of Attraction card, or a daily quote during the month of December. I'll write them down and just think over them to get a feeling about which one is right for me to focus on for the new year. Then when I read an email from a newsletter I subscribe to and it was all about "intention" that just sealed the deal 😀. Here's a bit of what I read about "intention" from the newsletter by Jodi Cohen:

 The intention is the end result you wish for. There is a difference between intentions, goals, and resolutions. The goals are steps to get there. The resolutions are the disciplines that help you reach your goals. Be clear about your intentions and then act as if you have become the one that lives that life you desire. 
 
 Finally, I leave you with this abstract art I did in a journal around my word:


  Linking  to Paint Party Friday this week too!
 
Thanks for stopping in. Let me know if any of you try the recipe below:) Stay warm and safe! XO


"We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives."    Gary Zukhav

 

                                                     Apple Oat Pancakes

 2 cups warm milk (or almond milk)     2 cups Quick oats     2 eggs, lightly beaten

 1 apple, grated      1/3 c. flour       2 Tbsp. sugar       2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

 1 tsp. salt          3/4 tsp. cinnamon      


Heat the milk, add the oats and let cool. Add remaining ingredients, stir until combined. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter for each pancake in a heated skillet that has some oil or butter in it. When lightly brown on bottoms, flip and brown the other side. Serve with syrup. Makes about 15.

30 comments:

  1. Thanks for the recipe Linda. My husband won't eat oatmeal either so these might work. Winter sure has arrived, hasn't it? And nice journal page. I like that quote a lot; it made me smile. Thanks you for joining us at AJJ. Much appreciated. I hope you stay warm and make lots of art, and I hope you have a wonderful T day and week too. Hugs-Erika

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  2. I LOVE how you justified your WOTY. It is truly a great word and I am delighted to see it in art in two places, too. I am in love with that abstract journal page with it, because I think this is a great way to share your art. I think this is definitely your style, too.

    Your journal pages are great. They are both very well done and I love how well they fit Erika's theme at Art Journal Journey, too.

    Those pancakes look good and they sound good, too. I bet they went well with your coffee, too. BTW, I love cream of wheat and risotto, as well as oatmeal. Thanks for sharing your incredible art, for showing how you chose your WOTY, and your pancakes and coffee with us for T this almost Tuesday, Linda. Yes, I am thrilled to be back online, too!

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  3. The top image with the quote cracked me up - she probably wouldn't be my friend either! Beautiful art again, Linda, I see that you're not letting down in 2022! I really like the abstract piece.

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  4. These pancakes look delicious and easy! A great combination.
    Your journal pages are lovely and I love all the white space and pop of color in your abstract piece.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  5. thank you for the recipe-my husband won't eat any cooked cereals either but he would love these-thank you. enjoyed seeing your art today Happy T and stay warm hugs Kathy

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  6. Love your art, 100%. True, both.

    Pancakes, good idea. I´ll show Ingo the recipe. As the intentions! Oh, mine are very high right now...

    Happy T-Day!

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  7. Your oat pancakes sound great, I will try them when I'm back home! Love the abstract piece, too! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  8. Your pancakes are tempting. I’m a big fan of pancakes of all sorts. Recently I’ve been using up sourdough discard, so haven’t done as many varieties, but I had a favorite oatmeal pancake recipe for years — quite different from yours. I used oatmeal as if it were just another whole-grain flour. This week’s pancakes had chopped apple and dried cherries in them. As I say, we love them.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  9. Yummy pancakes and great art, Linda. Loving the colors you used on your pages - especially the intention page. Thanks for the recipe - I will try them. Happy T-day and many hugz

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  10. ROFLOL! Loving that quote!

    Our snow measured 1/4" and was gone by the next day. Snow sounds delightful when you never get much ;)

    I eat oats raw out of the Quaker box mixed with All Bran, dried fruit, and nuts. It's ok cooked, I guess, but I prefer it dry. Sounds like it'd be good in pancakes.

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  11. Your header art work is awesome and perfect for the New Year and thanks for the recipe ~ I love oatmeal! Xo


    Wishing you a happy day,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Ha!...I love your snarky art journal pages! The backgrounds for the ladies are terrific and the words are perfect. Both pages had me smiling. And your creativity is inspiring.

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  13. Good idea to sneak the oatmeal into the pancakes! Love your DW journal pages this week, I've done hardly anything at all. I also really like the intention explanation from the newsletter. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  14. Beautiful art Linda, and thanks for the recipe, those pancakes look delicious!
    I make banana oat pancakes, very simply with a banana mashed into a beaten egg, then oats (probably about 1 cup), seeds and raisins added. I don't measure anything :-) This makes about 4 pancakes, 2 each for me and Hubby.
    Hugs,
    Alison

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  15. Thanks for the recipe, I'll try and find quick oats. I assume they are precooked. I only have rolled oats.
    Your journal pages are great, and I love those quotes!
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  16. That is a great word for 2022! I had noticed your new header before you mentioned it, and think that is a great way to keep your word front and center.
    I love your abstract art piece with it, too. But I am loving the sentiment on your art journal page! Also, the oat pancakes are tempting. Happy T Day!

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  17. Thanks for the recipe, Linda. I will try these. I love your art but I have to say that abstract is full on amazing. Truly stunning. Have a great day today.

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  18. I'm still laughing at the top journal page. Himself doesn't like hot cereals either so thanks for sharing your pancake recipe. Take care. Happy T Day

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  19. Fun and creative journal pages ~ Xo

    Wishing you a Happy Day,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  20. When I saw that your recipe required oatmeal I was wondering if plain oats may be OK - as the recipe says quick oats I am guessing that they will. I'm going to try anyway - they sound delicious.
    I love your journal page for Erika's theme! Your college is lovely too - I love making simple layered collages. Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  21. Beautiful art Linda, it will be spring before you know it. Thanks for the recipe.

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  22. Happy PPf Linda, stay safe, and have a great weekend! Hugs, Valerie

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  23. Beautiful abstract art with your 'word.' ~ Xo

    Wishing you happy moments,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  24. Oh so glad you are cozy and warm and being so creative too! Xo

    Wishing you happy moments,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  25. Loving the journal page. I've never had oats in pancakes, sounds interesting.

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  26. lol, my favorie today are the Intention :) Not sure why, but I like it. The colors and the design. :)

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  27. Intention is my favourite of this post. Bravo.
    Warm Wishes
    Happy you dropped by my blog today Linda.

    Much love...

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  28. Oh, I love that abstract. It's perfect! I mean it!
    Happy PPF!

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  29. DOH! I really love your pages - I think I would not ant to be friends with the gal from the 1st one but clearly the 2nd one is a soulmate - great pages, and I also love the abstract one. Fab.

    Stay Safe & Happy WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (5)

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  30. Oh do hope you are warm and cozy and creating even more wonderful art work ~ Xo

    Wishing you happy moments,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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