Yesterday I got another notification from the customs office that I had something to collect there. I think they are doing it on purpose to get to see what nice things I have been sent. It was a little present from Lynn, who did a wonderful giveaway on her blog some weeks back, and sent me a pair of earrings. This time I was served by a very pretty young man, and when I opened the little box inside the envelope he started screaming *Wahnsinn! Wahnsinn!* (Madness) The colleagues all came running - including the lady who admired my books earlier this week, and took it in turns to stand in front of the mirror with my earrings to see how they looked! It was really funny. He gave me them back in the end, and said if ever I don't want them, he would love them! But he has no chance, as I ADORE them, and am already proudly wearing them! Thanks Lynn for this very generous gift! Sorry that the first picture is a bit blurred!
And I got another postcard from the *Liberate your Art* postcard swap, this time from Kathleen Hendrick, showing one of her paintings from 2007 called *illusion*
And I made 2 tags yesterday. The first one is a *white on white* tag for *Just for Fun*. Not very original, but white on white is not really my thing! I painted the tag with 2 coats of gesso - without eating it!, cut the birdcage and bird from the cover of my drawing block, and put in a heart which has been made in a mold, and left unpainted this time. Added a few white bits and bobs. I think I will have to give it a big name like *Set my heart free!* The second tag was just because I was enjoying fiddling around....
And the last piece I am sharing with you today is the August page for my friend's calendar, which is a tiny bit late this time....
That was all for today. Here's wishing you all a great Saturday, take care and thanks for visiting!
Gosh those earings are amazing :) I'd so love a pair like that !
ReplyDeleteIt might not be your thing Valerie but you sure have made a lovely tag for the white on white challenge at Just for Fun:)
Thank you for playing along with us once again
Von x
Hi Val, had to laugh over the earring story! Love your tags, too! We are off out again with the kids - sigh! I will be happy when they go back to school! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteCan just imagine the Pretty young man at the post office admiring himself with your earrings they are gorgeous congratulations on winning them.
ReplyDeleteLove your WoW tag layers and textures is what its all about and you have brought it on, like it or not! Thank you for sharing with us at just for Fun enjoy your week-end XOXO Zoe
FAB. U. LOUS. Earrings! Ok, you can come and visit me, just bring the earrings! Yes, I'll give you a glass of sangria! Love the white on white tag .. the 'play' tag is gorgeous with that lovely German scrap ... and of course I LOVE IT ALL! The little earring box is lovely isn't it! Have fun today, and stop looking in the mirror ... OK, you can look in the mirror and admire them. Have a great day Valerie. Hugs from Mexico, Donna
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous earrings - no wonder the people at the post office all got excited. Just think, you're expanding their world and introducing them to the delights of handmade. :)
ReplyDeleteLove both the tags but the second is definitely more "you".
Hugs xx
Well Valerie, you've given me a smile this morning with your ear-ring story! They are gorgeous. Beautiful white on white tag, scrap tag and calendar page (that really is a wonderful gift to give someone). Have a happy day - sun trying to peek through here! Suze xx
ReplyDeleteThe sun is also trying to peek through here, but is having to compete with lots of clouds and a strong wind!
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie. Amazing ear rings. I did giggle when I read your post. Lovely tags. The calender is a fab idea and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteRegards Florence x
Lovely work again, and I love those earrings, too! No wonder they all wanted them! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeletebeautiful tags you made today and such lovely gifts. The earrings are so creative and I love the painting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings and wonderful tags and page! I know you are enjoying your earrings. Your did a great job on your projects.
ReplyDeletei like the white tag and the mold! wow, you are so creative - happy weekend, to you!!! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, Gorgeous earrings, lucky you:0)Wonderful painting too but I love your white on white tag, the heart is fabulous, like all your art:0) Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Valerie, what a great post to receive and those earrings are stunning.
ReplyDeleteAlways love to see your take on corrugated cardboard,I think you did a great job for JFF challenge and the last tag is so cute.
Have a great weekend.
Lesley
Valerie
ReplyDeleteWe all want those ear-rings!!!! No wonder you are wearing them they are so fabulous.
Hope you are feeling much better today.
Wishes
Lynne
Great tags and considering white on white isn't your thing, your done a fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteLove those ear-rings - fantastic
Sam xxx
Superb x
ReplyDeleteOh lordy, I love those earrings!!!! I have one pair of hand earrings that I ordered from a Frida store, but I want more. Yours are awesome. What great gifts, what great friends you have. Does your friend sell the earrings??? Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh my... those earrings are fabulous (and I don't even have pierced ears!). WOW. And I'm loving the white molded heart in the bird cage... so clever!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic earings, can see how they offered to re-home them for you. Love your tags, the White is gorgeous. Yvonne
ReplyDeleteWonderful earrings and such a fab box. Loving all your great projects Valerie. Annette x
ReplyDeleteNow for those earrings, I might even go and get mine pierced! Wow, those are so amazing! As always, beautiful tags!
ReplyDeleteYOUR WHITE ON WHITE is stunning! What a terrific idea for a tag, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy your earrings from Lynn arrived. It always makes us nervous when we send things across the waters.
Have a pleasant Sunday, Valerie.
Hugs,
C
wow! so much creativity for just one day :) I love the tag with the birdcage and oooh those earrings are amazing..you lucky lady! Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)x
ReplyDeleteLove the earrings and I think the white on white is wonderful!! Glad you didnt eat any gesso. Have a great Sunday. Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like the earrings and happy they went to a good home!
ReplyDeleteI Love your white on white tag, its stunning!
hugs Lynn
Fantastic work on all of these and well done with the difficult white on white challenge
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Fabulous pieces Valerie ! Great white on white piece difficult one that one. It seems as if you have won everyone over post office and customs ! The earrings are gorgeous lucky you.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Great story about the ear rings, they are fab. Love your tags and the white on white really stands out. x
ReplyDeleteLike the White Rabbit in Alice "I'm Late, I'm Late" but how nice to find such a lovely tag waiting for viewing. Thanks for playing along with us at JFF. Hugs, Neet x
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