Thursday 5 April 2018

Paint Party Friday

Hi Everybody!

This week has raced by again, and already it's time to write a post for Paint Party Friday. I have not been feeling so good these past days, but it can only get better - I hope!

I have another page for my family scrapbook, this time using photos of my husband as a little boy. He used to like helping out on a nearby farm! I used elements from me and Serif.




In the past weeks i have been doing a lot of stamp carving at my group, this gives me something to do but leaves me free to talk with the others, too. The little houses are reminiscent of the ones here where I live. There are 2 more but I can't remember where I put them. I have a huge number of stamps, so they are not really necessary, but sometimes I like to use these 'primitive' ones which remind me of old wood-cuts:


The birds are inspired by the ones which visit my balcony each day:



And cappuccino and muffins belong, of course, to life's necessities:


Flowers and leaves will be useful for journal pages:


They look good in colour too:


For Tag Tuesday I have another 'bling' tag collaged from scraps when I cleared off my work table. Everything on it has been recycled, and that's also our theme at TIOT this time round:



Today is a another cold day, but we have had several warm and sunny ones this week, and from tomorrow it is supposed (hope, hope!) to get really good. The trees are blossoming, some are starting to get green, and flowers are sprouting:












I took this one through the bedroom window:


The farmers are getting busy again:








Have a great day, take care, 
and thanks a lot for coming by!



45 comments:

  1. Always so much to see on your page. The pictures of your hubby as a little fella are adorable. I like the old time feel you gave to the page. So impressed with your carved stamps. They are so wonderful. I tried stamp carving once. I'll just leave it at that :-D So nice to see Spring flowers. We're so far behind because of all the snow and cold weather. More snow for tomorrow, too. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  2. I'm happy to say that spring is springing here, too, and it's about time! I love all your art today. Peter was such a cutie. Your stamps are fabulous, what a great array. The tag is fantastic, too. Have a nice evening, look after yourself, hugs, Sarah

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  3. Oh I think I will get out my stamp carving tools, you are awesome, love your designs. Thanks for showing them, very impressive.
    Always love where you take me on your walks, happy Spring and get feeling better!!!

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  4. I do hope you feel better soon Valerie. That's a nice family page your husband was so cute. Beautiful stamps reflecting your way of life. I like the bling tag and gorgeous spring flowers.

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  5. Its a wonderful page you shared with your family photos, the details you added complimented the photos so well. Its also a beautiful tag with the recycles pieces.
    You have made an awesome selection of carved stamps. I'm sure you will enjoy using them in your art. as we will look forward to seeing them.
    Lovely spring photos.
    I hope you will be feeling a bit better soon.
    Yvonne xx

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  6. Wow, what an amazing post! I loved how you capture happy memories by using family photos on your pages 😁. The stamp carving is fantastic, you are so clever to be able to make your own stamps and the ones you created look so wonderful. The tag is so pretty too and those photos celebrate spring beautifully 😀. Have a great day! J 😊 x

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  7. Hi Valerie I love the family pages you did of your hubby and you are very clever making your stamps ,love your tag too,well done my friend xx

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  8. I always like looking at your pictures from the past, and those stamps are fabulous. Since I've been visiting you and Elizabeth, I've learned all kinds of neat artsy things I've never seen before, and they're lovely! Hugs...and Happy Friday! RO

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  9. It's cold here too, but no green and maybe even 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow. I like seeing your green though, even if it is chilly. I do like your latest scrapbook page. Your husband was a cute little guy and your page is gorgeous-you inspire me to get back to some scrapbooking again. nice tag too. Hope you are feelign better soon.

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  10. Truly lovely art, the stamps are great and the photo I always enjoy.

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  11. Fab scrapbook pages and stamps.

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  12. First may I send get well (((HUGS))) your way Valerie and a wish that you are feeling top notch again very soon xx
    Your Family scrapbook page is so lovely, again and again I wish I had such treasured photographs. It really does make me worry for my own children in this digital world.
    Love your little bit of bling tag and as always your photography is so uplifting. Spring came to show her face here yesterday, we have been promised she will make another appearance today but as yet she is still sleeping.
    Wishing you a super weekend Tracey xx

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  13. Your page and tag are both wonderful but I especially love the stamps you carved - it is such relaxing activity! Great photos of the Spring activity near to you! Hugs, Chrisx

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  14. Lots and lots to see today :)
    Your scrap page is really lovely Valerie and your hand-carved stamps are fabulous.
    Hoping you feel better soon.
    Gill x

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  15. The scrapbook page is glorious. Your husband was such a cutie. This is adorable and a wonderful tribute to his early life.

    That tag is amazing. Of course, I love anything recycled, and your tag is wonderful. But I think what I am MOST in awe of, are those stamps you carved. Your skills have no bounds. They are out of this world. Hope you feel better soon, dear.

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  16. amazing scrapbook page Valerie! You really have been enjoying your stamp carving-so many wonderful designs to play with. Very pretty tag. And of course I love seeing your photos too. Hope you feel better soon. I know the weather we're having has my body protesting a bit. Happy PPF!

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  17. Hi...sorry it's been a long time! You live in a gorgeous place...love all those photos. And oh my gosh...your husband's scrapbook page is beyond fabulous!!! I'm so jealous, as I haven't scrapped in years...I need to get back to it. LOVE the old photos, and the vintage feel of the page! Your stamps are wonderful too...that is an art in itself...time to start your own line!!!

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  18. I hope you're feeling better Valerie, I'm sure the better weather to come will help. I love your scrapbook page, I wouldn't know where to start with this! Your hand carved stamps are so good, there really isn't anything that you can't do. Have a lovely weekend, Sue xx

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  19. Awww...so sad to hear you are still not feeling very well. ((HUGS)) I adore your collages, and I LOVE your carved stamps. My great aunt Martina Gangle Curl, an Oregon artist from the Depression made stamps such as those. I really really like what you did. Have a beautiful weekend, my Friend.

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    1. The style was inspired by woodcuts from the 1920s and 1930s

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  20. Your scrapbook page of memories from your husband's boyhood is so pretty. And I love the block print designs you have carved. Great post.

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  21. Love vintage photo creations and your stamp carving too ~ Gorgeous nature photography
    xxx

    Happy Days to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. Oh, I love all your art!!! The stamps you made are fabulous and the tag is so bright and beautiful!!!!
    Feel better soon!

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  23. Wow. another gorgeous page for your family scrapbook. I can imagine it will be a family treasure for many years to come.

    Your hand-carved stamps are wonderful. You are so talented, Valerie.

    Sweet tag too and lovely photos, as always.

    hugs & smiles,
    Teresa

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  24. Fabulous scrapbook page and tag, love the stamps as well. Gorgeous photographs, and I love to see them. I managed to get some gardening done today, cutting down stuff that should have been done during the winter.
    Hope you feel better soon.
    Hugs Wendy xx

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  25. Wow, Valerie! What a fabulous page!
    I LLLLLLLLOVE your stamps!!!!!!!! Did you make them on rubber or wood? I would really love to know.
    As for your tag and your photos, what to say? They are awesome! Kisses, my friend.

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    1. Thanks! I used rubber for the stamps, it's easier on my hands

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    2. Thank you so much for your reply, Valerie. Maybe one day I will try to make my own rubber stamps. You did a great job. Kisses, my friend.

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  26. Sorry to hear you're not feeling so good. Hope with the sun your health will improve as well :-) I like the page from your family scrapbook. The text in the background with the same words gives it a really nice touch. And I love your stamps! Awesome! I keep telling myself I should try to make some but somehow I never get down to do it... Happy PPF!

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  27. What a beautiful journal page and tag! The stamps are amazing and I love your photos as well. I hope you feel better soon.

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  28. Love the stamped artwork. It's a lot of work to carve a stamp.

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  29. It's nice to see spring in your world but I'm sorry you aren't feeling well enough to enjoy it in full. You've certainly given us wonderful art here. I'm especially impressed with your stamp blocks. I love the bird and houses especially!

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  30. Well what a treat read this post! Everything you presented is gorgeous and lovely. The scrapbook page is amazing - such detail! Happy PPF!

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  31. Your stamps are charming as can be.
    Sweet family page too.
    Lovely spring to you.

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  32. The stamps are amazing. Your photos are wonderful. The magnolia, in the next post are heart-warming. We are still cold...
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  33. Wow! Your hybrid page is amazing and I LOVE the photos, too. And WOW again! Your carved stamps are soooooo creative and wonderful. It is great that you get together with friends at your group and create awesome things. And of course, I loved your gorgeous photos, especially the flowers opening and the farmers working in the fields! Spring is in the air!!!!!

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  34. Love your gorgeous page, the photos and amazing stamps...you are one heck of a lady and hate reading you are unwell...thinking of you and sending big hot Aussie hugs, yes still hot here in Autumn....xx💖 [Aussie aNNie's Blog]
    ❣️

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  35. Love the page with your husband as a child. So sweet with the cow. ;)

    Gorgeous stamps! I loved seeing the stamps and then their "stamps".

    So many gorgeous signs of spring. I can't wait to start seeing those signs here. Can't believe the picture through the window of the bird is so clear! Wow!

    ~Jess

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  36. Valerie your stamps are amazing..they have a unique style of their own...be great on plates, tea towels, mugs, shirts! Truly fabulous! Your collage is so sweet too!

    Peace Giggles

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  37. I love your family art piece! So special! Your stamps are amazing! Wow! I never thought of creating my own! I love your tag! So pretty! Gorgeous pictures!! Big Hugs!

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  38. Hope you feel better soon ...
    Take Care.

    Lovely seeing all of your photographs here.

    All the best Jan

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  39. Hope you are feeling better by now, Valerie. Hopefully, some warmer weather and spring flowers will cheer you as your images and beautiful tag have cheered us all.

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  40. I love the picture of your husband standing with the calf, omg, he is so cute, especially those little suspenders! I really want to say thank you so very much for not only stopping by my blog but for also making an extra effort to stop by the StencilGirl blog and leave me a comment. You are an extra special person who really made my day! Thank you!

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  41. Wow!! You've been so busy! I have loved reading your post...so many wonderful things here. Your scrapbook page is lovely. Love the pic of your husband as a little fellow...so cute! Your stamps are INCREDIBLE. I absolutely love your nature photos. All beautiful things. :)

    Hope you are feeling better and have a blessed week. ((hugs))

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  42. Love the art, but the photos are great. The leaves seem to be slower this year. Blessings, Janet

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