Since Cissie came back from Austria, they have regularly spent time with each other, catching up on family business, and of course, eating....
He tells her the sad story how his Mum nearly got eaten by a crocodile, never quite got over the shock, and had to have regular sessions with a psychiatrist to try to get over her fear that a crocodile was lurking around every corner. This made Auntie Cissie very sad, so she quickly hid her crocodile handbag…. Jason was overwhelmed by Cissie’s favourite fish-and-chip shop, and the giant portions which were served there, but still found room for the mounds of cream cakes Cissie served in the afternoon.
He has spent the last week in Spain, where he bought a painting, supposedly painted by the Grand Master Picasso himself, and after hiding his bargain in his case, he spends the rest of the week visiting the famous sights of Spain....
The postcard has been painted onto water-colour paper. I used the tourist symbol of Spain, and added a cut-out of Jason's fave Spanish sight.
The stamp has been made from a scrap I found in my box; I couldn't find the real stamps....
And here is the album page, and the postcard in its pocket:
And yesterday evening I made three more vintage tags:
Have a nice day you all, take care, and thanks for visiting!
56 comments:
I am having a delightful time reading your story about Aunt Cissy and Jason. Hope your having fun writing it!
Hugzzz and Love,
Narda
Gorgeous pieces Valerie!
Maggie
The post card project is so much fun - really enjoy following along. Your tags are gorgeous - is that paper or rubber stamps? I love them! Take care. hugs, Donna
Morning Valerie, you've got me singing again - Y Viva Espana ....! Am loving these vintage tags, think they are some of your most beautiful. Wishing you a good day, take care. Suze xx
Fabulous postcard Valerie and I love your tags.
xxx Hazel.
I love Aunt Cissie and Jason !! I was looking forward to their story the most this week and it was fab. A xx
Lovely work as always, Val! Hope you have settled in now! Hugs, Sarah
Love your postcard! Can't wait to see what happens next!
Your tags are gorgeous!
Lovely postcard, they're such vibrant colours - gorgeous. The storyline is fun - I loved the bit about the crocodile :D
Pretty tags, Valerie, I see you're keeping yourself busy. I hope you're feeling ok.
xxx
Brilliant, love the little pockets x
Hi Valerie, I see you're keeping busy:0) Fun story LOL I love your vintage tags, they're stunning! The Town where you are is gorgeous, what a lovely place to walk around, I hope that everything is going well. Thinking of you, hugs Gay xxx
looking forward to see how your story develops! great postcard too x
Just lovely art and a great story to go with it! Happy PPF!
Oohh, you've been busy! Lovely story on your postcard, looking forward to next weeks! :)
The tags are gorgeous! ♥
Awesome...I love what you are doing with the book.
Hi Valerie. What a fun post. Really enjoyed reading it. Fab project. Really loving these vintage tags.
Take care.
Regards Florence x
Off travelling again I see! Fabulous postcard!
Love those tags too. Hugs :)
Loving your story and your fab postcard. Great tags, you really pack a lot into a short space of time... Respect my friend. x
great card, loving this story, had to chuckle at the croc story.
Wow such creativity here Val.
I love those tags, yes are these paper or stamps???? You are the Queen of tags.
Hope you are doing well.
Lesley ♥
Paper and stamps and a bit of hand colouring.....
Love what you are doing with the book. Hope everything is going well. You are getting a lot done while you are there. Nice going. Take care.
FABULOUS postcard! I love it! The tags are beautiful!
Great postcard! Very Spanish. :) Love the page it holds it, too.
great choice - love the beach scene!
Valarie, your postcard reminded me to look out for my stash of postcards I bought in Spain, I fogot Ihad them, at the time I bought them because of the use of bright colours, they are so bold, I love what you did this week,
dx
Your postcard is just amazing fun.
As for the tags, these are so beautiful.
Wishes
Lynne
Very vibrant postcard and the croc story made me smile.
Jen x
I love your postcards and your stories too! Those tags are beautiful, such pretty papers to work with. Take care and stay busy dear.
Oh my gosh . . . what a story for this week. Great postcard too. As the QUEEN of TAGS, they are gorgeous.
Hugs,
C
great card! love the stamp you made
Now you have me wishing for a holiday to Spain :)love the hues of your vintage tags and the lovely new header of your blog. Hugs to you x
What a huge amount of info about your characters this week...Jason sounds like he is heading for trouble lol Love the collage and art mix to your postcard, and your vintage tags are beautiful :D XXX
I am really enjoying the story and hopefully see you next week.
I'm loving the story and the art work Val. I shall never look at crocodile skin the same ever again. lol Do they both burst in the end, from all the food they eat???
Just got caught up on the postcard idea. LOVE your story and the artwork for your cards. Can't wait for the next installment! Hope you are doing well. Hugs!!
Love the bold postcard and all the extra background story is so much fun to read thanks :)
It sounds like Aunt Cissie has put on a stone since last week!! Great story and art to go with it :)
love the story and had to smile with the croc handbag hiding, lol, just brill..
love the post card and the tags too...
maria xx
so beautiful...each and every one :) Thanks for your sweet comment on my Really Reasonable Ribbon projects :)
beautiful rich colours, I love your postcard and tags too
Helen x
Thanks so much for introducing us to Jason and Cissy. I am looking forward to hearing more about them and your art.
Goodness! I've been a bit busy this week and not getting to visit, have missed you. While my back is turned you trot off down the road, in a car stuffed full of crafting materials to spend some weeks in hospital! Sounds more like a holiday camp you get to lounge around crafting take your self out to explore the local area and take beautiful photographs!
Where ever you are and why you are there have to hope it is something treatable and doing you good. Judging by your art you are relaxed and in the zone, your vintage tags a lovely and your postcard with back story is sooo funny.
Sending positive thoughts with this message XOXO Zoe
What a fun project! You've done an amazing job with the travel art. Also, I love your tags. Beautiful work.
Faye
Lovely bright card and a great story too. x
lovely colourful card and the story is great. I love your vintage tags, so beautiful
Great postcard and beautiful tags!
Wonderful page and you know I love your Victorian tags!
Great postcard Valerie! I love the book you are placing them in as well!
Such a great story.. And I just love all your creations..
Hugs, Linda
Wow, I'm not sure how I missed your post on Friday, as I thought I'd been by to visit everyone and I ALWAYS visit the folks I "know" first"- but somehow, I DID miss it! Anyway, I am SO glad I scrolled down your blog and found your PPF post!
And so much beauty I would have missed! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your post card- the colors, the way you did the lettering and placement of the figure- all are PERFECT! Also really like the journal you made for him to go in! And then your tags are incredible as always- so much gorgeous art crammed into one post! Thanks for always sharing your work- it really makes my day!
xo
Stephanie
love the joyful sunny scene and the perspective you've used for the figure. beautiful colors and design. fun following their adventure. also beautiful tags.
Fab postcard and page, loving the story unfold and I also really enjoyed looking at your vintage tags, thanks for sharing xxx
Bright & beautiful! Love the logo incorporated in the postcard & the tags are gorgeous.
Fantastic story. And lovely tags too.
Fabulous tag - love the bright colours and images..and the little details in your story make me smile..Esther xx
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