Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May Calendar Challenge

Hi you all, hello from a very grumpy me this morning. Last night I was stupid enough to run against the kitchen door-jamb, and break my little toe. I have had it treated, but it still hurts a lot, and I can't get into any shoes today, not even sandals, so guess I will be staying home till it is a bit more manageable! I am just cross with myself for doing something so daft just now!
I have more or less finished my May calendar; I will add some more when I get round to it. I painted the background with gesso mixed with some pink and green-grey colours - leftovers from another job - and added tags for the days, and some roses. *Tag* is a pun, as the word for *day* in German is *Tag*. I am linking to the Kathryn Wheel.




Okay, that's all for today, I'm off to put my feet up....Take care, have a good day and thanks for coming by!

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Val, so sorry about your toe, bet it hurts like hell! Take care. Love your calendar pages! Hugs, Sarah

Von said...

Wow what a love May page Valerie :) the birds and tags are a great idea
Take care now
Von x♥x

Suze Bain said...

Oh Valerie, what a big 'ouchie'. Hope it's not throbbing too much now! Your calendar pages are so pretty. Take care. Suze xx

mustavcoffee, Gay Peplow said...

Ouch, ouch, ouch, poor you! I know it's painful my son did it too a few years ago, take pain killers!!! LOL
Beautiful calendar pages, I love the tags, they work really well as days. Hope the pain goes soon, Gay xx

hazel said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your toe Valerie - I hope it soon heals and you can get into your shoes again.
Your calender pages are fabulous - a great colour.
xxx Hazel.

Yvonne said...

Ouch, poor you! Take care.

Love your calendar, Valerie!

Andrea C said...

You poor thing, hope it mends quickly. xx

SusieJ said...

Ouch Valerie! Hope you're able to rest your foot today.
Love the calendar pages (including the pun on "tag").
Take care of yourself.
Hugs xx

joanna said...

Sorry about your toe, Valerie. hope it heals fast :)
I love the tiny tags on your calender, and the colours are so perfect for spring!
I need to get moving on mine..haven't even started.

Sandra Hall said...

A big ouch! hope your toe heals quickly :) While you're incapacitated make the most and create some art!
Your May page is lovely - like the 'tag' days!

Fliss said...

Ouch Valerie! This sounds really painful and you have my sympathy wishes flying your way. Hope the pain goes soon as well as the swelling as it must be very frustrating to be stuck indoors.
Love the very pretty and springlike calendar too. Clever use of those labels.
Hugs, Fliss xx

florenceandfreddie said...

Hey grumpy! What are you like. Hope your toe is not too painful. Super pages. Love the use of the tags.
Take care,
Regards Florence xx

mags21 said...

sorry to hear about your toe. you should take more water with your drink and you would have seen the door.....A great May page what a good idea with the tags, love the colours you have used. take care and rest that toe.....

Lynne Moncrieff said...

You poor thing - that must hurt something bad.
The colours here work together so harmoniously and that rose is stunning.
Wishes
Lynne

Christine said...

Oh no, so sorry about your toe!

Lovely calendar pages, love the quote too.

missy k said...

Ouch! That sounds really painful... now you really will have to take it easy for a bit anyway!

Love your calendar 'tag' page

Great colours

Karenx

Netty said...

wowee loving the design of your calendar pages, they are fab. Hope your toe gets better soon, x

Terrie Purkey said...

Love your May calendar and SO sorry about the toe! How frustrating (and painful!)....take care.

Jingle said...

Very pretty page! I love the birds holding it all up!

NatashaMay said...

I've seen these calendars made and thy are so tempting but I just can't fir them in. So I'm drooling on them everywhere I see them. :) Great job!

Beansieleigh said...

How pretty is THIS?! I LOVE it, Valerie!.. Oh, but so sorry about your toe. I've done the same exact thing, and remember not being able to even wear a shoe! Wishing you a speedy recovery! ((hugs)) ~tina

Carol said...

Oh you poor thing!!! I'm be very grumpy too! Hope you feel better soon and can at least get your shoes on so you are not stuck inside all the time. Love your calendar!!!

Heather said...

oh no you poor things!
So sorry to hear about your toe!
Hope you can get some rest!
I love the May calendar and the beautiful pink rose!!!
take care of yourself!
xo
heather

ally said...

sorry to read about your toe, hope it heals quickly. gorgeous may page, love the green against the background.

Joanna said...

Those are such cute little birdies! I love how they're holding the letters of the month.

That's a superb quote(!)

What a silly you are breaking your toe, *ouch*!! Make sure you rest up and let it heal.

xx

1CardCreator said...

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear what happened to your poor toe! I know what you mean about being upset with yourself about it too! Lovely pages Valerie, hope the pain goes away soon.

krisandkreate said...

Great innovative pages and fab use of colour x

April Cole said...

This is "FANTASTIC!".
What a clever idea, Valerie. :]
Such a pleasure to visit here today...
Happy May!!

Linda said...

sorry about your toe-hope it's feeling much better. That Spring green color on the purple of your spread just pops-love it!!

Linda R said...

Man does that sound painful.. I hate it when I just stub my toe.

Your calendar looks bright and happy.

Hugs~

2amscrapper said...

hope you get some spring back into your step--to match your lovely spring journal pages!

Lynette (NZ) said...

Love the tag idea and the way you've embellished them. Happy May

Katie said...

Sorry about your toe! Ouch!
I love your calendar! Those tags are so clever. cool.

Sam said...

Oh your page looks beautiful! Lovely colours and I love the birds and the tags-really pretty! x

Sam said...

Oh your page looks beautiful! Lovely colours and I love the birds and the tags-really pretty! x

Aileen said...

Oh dear your poor toe! Love the tag tree for your calendar. A great idea for the days. x

baileyrosy said...

Hi Valerie, sorry to hear about your toe, I have broken my right one twice and my left once s( must keep off the gin ) So I know how painful this can be ! Fabulous colours here and one of my favourite colour combos ( my craft cave )Love how the birds hold the banner.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Marie

Marjie Kemper said...

Your May is gorgeous! Love those tiny tags and how they're all interconnected. So glad to be playing along with you on Kate's fun challenge.

thekathrynwheel said...

Sorry it's taken me so long to get round this month, but finally I am here! Now, first things first ... how is your foot? Hopefully it will be healing by now.
I love your teeny tiny tags, and the green colour is great against the background. Well done for keeping up so far!