Hi you all!
Yesterday was a rather wet and cloudy day, but towards evening it cleared up and we had a wonderful evening sky.
And just as I wanted to switch of my camera, I heard a flock of wild geese flying honking over the house. I didn't have time to do anything except just click:
They always fly towards the Rhine in the morning, and evenings they fly back home:
Five minutes later the moon popped up between the trees:
The card is the second one I made for the CAS challenge at FSC. I am also linking to the summer challenge at OOAH. I have once again used my distress ink pads as stamps, and the sun has been stamped with a Hein-design stamp using chalk-box inks. The plants and bee are from Artemio, and have been stamped with archival black.
I gave the card a frame of turquoise paper.
At Tag Tuesday the theme is Windows, gates, doors and portals . I have used a photo of an archway looking into a garden that I saw in Bad Honnef. I mounted the photo onto some scrap cardboard, and fixed some die-cut 'gates' on both sides.
Two more photos from Bad Honnef:
Have a good day, thanks for looking, and thanks a lot for coming by!
Beautiful work Valerie, I love CAS card and your photo's are beautiful.
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Wonderful photos and I love the tag and of course the card! I remember going to Bad Honnef and other little towns when we did a trip along the Rhine - so pretty! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteYes, and I remember when you were here!
DeleteTerrific work on all of the projects Valerie and wonderful photos to share with us
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Love Chrissie xx
What a great post Valerie. Your photos are lovely and serene - nothing beats a beautiful sky. A super gated tag and I gorgeous sunset in your CAS card. Lovely work. xx
ReplyDeleteLoved all the photos of the sky and moon and geese, we always love seeing the geese, it's very touching the way they fly together with one leader. I like your cards, both your minimalist one and the archway with the clever gates, and your last two photos too especially the one with the gate.
ReplyDeleteYes, the geese are very fascinating. I always run out onto my balcony and watch then when I hear them coming, I love watching their formations.
Deletewonderful photos and art today, I do love portals.
ReplyDeleteI told you that I would be seeing you again! Your photographs are wonderful and I think you have given me an idea for my altered dictionary. I have always liked CAS cards. Your creation is very pretty. Now about your tag - how clever you are. I think we all are drawn to secret gardens behind closed gates. We just have to peek in! This is really a good idea!!! Now I am going to go to my search engine to find out what this house is!!
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Thanks! The little towns along the Rhine are really filled with wonderful old houses, doors and gates, I can never stop taking photos!
Deletestunning photo's Valerie & fab card
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Tolle Fotos von einem beeindruckenden Himmel und die Karte ist echt klasse!
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving your pieces with the squares - very oriental looking and peaceful. Love the arched door with the gates you've made, and your photos are lovely. Made me miss my geese. The last photo is stunning. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteI love every single one of the pictures in this post Valerie! The sky, the geese, the moon, the oriental, gorgeously coloured card, your awesome tag and those last two portal photos. A most enjoyable viewing :0) x
ReplyDeleteThe photos look lovely the buildings are wonderful, and so is that sky.
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects and another Fab CAS card.
Yvonne x
wunderbare Fotos und wunderbare Kunstwerke Valerie!
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Love the photos of the beautiful sky, geese, and moon--you were certainly in the right place at the right time!
ReplyDeleteI always have wonderful views from my balcony, it is the best thing in my apartment!
DeleteGORGEOUS!!!!Beautiful pictures,Awesome cards!!!Your work is amazing!!!Have a good day!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I love taking photos!
DeleteHi Valerie wonderful card so summery. Love your other project to it has real depth. Love your photos. Hugs Sandra X
ReplyDeleteI know I've said it before but you do live in a beautiful part of the world. I love your card, beautiful colours, and your tag is really striking, it draws the eyes right in. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and I love the CAS card, so well done with the ink pads and the arched tag is gorgeous, love the surprise behind the gates! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous CAS card Valerie.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos - great shot of the geese.
Thanks for sharing with us at FSC
Avril x
lovely and peaceful photos and very well done card, thank you fir sharing Valerie, have a creative and inspiring week.
ReplyDeleteA tranquil card. Love your color scheme too. Thanks for joining us at FSC!
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