Friday, 22 April 2016

It's spring, spring, spring

Hi Everybody!

Just a short post this time, today ran away too quickly!

This is  a  spread in my new journal, with a 'spring' theme. This was not originally intended for a challenge, but it reminded me of the 'Spring, spring, spring' song in the film 'Seven brides for seven brothers', which was shown back in 1954. I made a mixed media piece with my two spring chickens who have evidently fallen totally  in love with each other.




Linking to Art Journal Journey, for the record.


And some photos of today's breathtaking sunrise:









33 comments:

  1. I feel better just because I came here today,, such beauty in all ways,,

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  2. Your love birds are adorable, what a wonderful idea. Gorgeous photos, too, you really have the loveliest sunrises. Good night, hugs, Sarah

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  3. That is a fabulous sunrise! Lovely pages and that is a favourite movie of mine!

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  4. ooohh was für schöne sonnenbilder, und deine seiten sind total schön,den song kenne ich gar nicht,werd ich mir mal anhören.
    ein schönes we.

    lieben gruß jenny

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  5. Absolutely in love with your 'Spring Chickens" ... they are truly gorgeous. Oh MY! What a sunrise and how wonderful you were able to record and share it with us. hugs, Donna

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  6. Amazing photographs yet again Valerie such wonderful colours.

    The pages are brilliant with wonderful bird images and backgrounds.

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of my favourite films ever and I have a DVD of it to watch when I need an emotional fix. It has everything in it and I never tire of watching it.Not sure I can fit it in today as there is sport to watch--such a busy life I lead lol.

    Have a great day

    Love Chrissie xx

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    1. Yes, it was a fab film, my great aunt took me to see it, and afterwards we had ice cream sundaes in a cafe, a day I will never forget!

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  7. Fantastische Fotos und eine tolle Doppelseite Valerie --- ein toller Film - jawohl!
    Schönen Samstag Sweetie!

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  8. Wow, what a wonderful sunrise. Love your quirky blue birds and such a great song. Goodness knows how many times I've seen that movie, I love all the old musicals. Have a lovely weekend, it's not very nice here, sleety rain, brrr! Xx

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  9. Brilliant design here today and gorgeous colour combo used on this fab card....hope you are having a great weekend. xx

     {aNNie}

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  10. WOW WOW WOW!! I absolutely love your page, those birdies have just stolen my heart, and that is the most spectacular sunrise EVER!!! WOW!! Great post today Valerie! hugs :)

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  11. Such a fun springy entry to your journal. Loving the birdies and your awesome sunrise photos.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  12. Those hand drawn and painted birds are SO very much cuter than the crazy birds rubber stamps out there. I love these and the little birds look like they are just right for each other.

    Gorgeous sunrise. You might have noticed how late I am getting here. I fell asleep while uploading today's post. Have a wonderful rest of Saturday.

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  13. Spring certainly has sprung! Love it, Valerie!

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  14. Those birds are so much fun. I think this playful album is a good inspiration for you. And yes, wow, what gorgeous sunrises. What a beautiful way to start your day. Hugs- Erika

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  15. Now I am singing - birds are popping up all over ... Love your birds - pretend and for real!
    Well you know I am smiling and dancing all over. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. One of my all time favorite movies and boy did I ever fall in love with Russ Tamblyn. Of course I had to spend lots more time watching videos from the movie. My favorite video was "Barn Raising Dance". No wonder so many kids have a hard time today - they didn't grow up with wonderful and happy musicals.
    Sandy xx
    Sandy xx

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    1. It was really a wonderful film, I can watch it over and over and never tire of it

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  16. Love the spring time birds, SB for SB was my favorite movie for the time and the photos are stunning.

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  17. Those birds look adorable Valerie, such sweet expressions. You have reminded me of the film and I have to say I loved it as well.
    Yvonne xx

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  18. Your birds are super cute! They look so cheerful - beautiful work. And what stunning sunrise images - fabulous!

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  19. Awww, what sweet birdies! I love them! Gorgeous photos too.

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  20. Breathtaking is right; the sunrise you captured this morning is outstanding and so are the birds, especially the female all decked out in her finest. Love makes the world go round and the birds bring joy to so many of us. (Outside for me; no bird in the house.)

    Hugs,
    C

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  21. Bright and spring-like post - glorious dawn! Made me smile.

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  22. Love your colorful spread, Valerie. Your birdies with the striped legs are enchanting.
    What gorgeous sunrises. Your photos are always a feast for the eyes!

    Happy Spring!
    Gaby xo

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  23. Liebe Valerie,
    eine wundervolle Doppelseite mit den Vögeln, traumhaft gelungen und diese absolut genialen Fotos, tja, von denen träume ich gerade...
    Herzliche Grüsse, Sichtwiese

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  24. Truly amazing photos , thank you for sharing them .
    Love the pages , awesome images and splashes of bright colours.
    cheers Shirley-Anne

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  25. Oh, was für eine tolle Doppelseite, ich bin hin und weg. Wunderschön. Auch die Fotos vom Sonnenaufgang begeistern mich :)
    Heute bin ich mal wieder am PC, habe noch etwas Zeit und kann somit einen lieben Gruß hier lassen. Am Tablet funktioniert das nicht wirklich....
    Ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Sonntag und einen guten Start in die neue Woche.

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  26. I love your gorgeous whimsical birds and beautiful photos, I hope you are doing well xx

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  27. darling spring chicks Valerie!! I just watched that movie on tv (again:)Your scenic photos of the sunrise are absolutely breathtaking!

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  28. What fantastic and colorful page Valerie! The birds are so fun. I really love it!
    Hugs, Mar

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  29. Love your fun piece Val, I must admit that I don't know this song. Your photo's are really beautiful today xx

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  30. Super love your love-birds as you might expect, it is just up my colourful birdie street.
    Isn't it amazing that now we can watch moving pictures and songs, new and very old, as we wish, instead of queuing to get a seat at the Cinema (and go in half way through the film if that was when the seats became free).

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  31. I enjoyed watching the scene from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, a movie I saw so many years ago. Thank you for sharing this and the other beautiful photos.

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