Hi Everybody!
The weather has changed now, and instead of blue skies and sunshine we had rain, wind and chilly temps, but I'm not complaining - we need the rain so badly.
But bad weather is also good crafting weather!
I made a spread in my journal. The BG was painted with acrylics in a mix of blue and purple, with some red drips and splatters. The shadowy ladies were added with a stencil, the pumpkins and witches are vintage German scrap. I added some cheese-cloth coloured with ink and some washi tape. The book is a sticker. I am linking to Simon Monday challenge, Spooky/Halloween and Simon Wednesday challenge, as well as to Paint Party Friday:
For Michele's Edgar Allan Poe challenge at Tag Tuesday
The images are from Gecko Galz and Serif:
These photos were taken on my walks in the past days:
I always love the views of the Altstadt and Rhine when I walk over the bridge to Oberkassel:
These photos were taken at the Botanical Garden of the University:
More photos to follow in the next post!
have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Beautiful spread and a lovely tag today. The fall photos are gorgeous, and early fall is leaving us for colder weather.
ReplyDeleteHi Val, good evening! Love your fun and fantastic journal page, such great colours and so much to see. The Poe tag is gorgeous, too. Wonderful photos of your walks, as always. It's cold and very wet here, too, but we need the rain, you're right about that. Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteHello dear Valerie!
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween journal and your Edgar Allan Poe tag are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Love the details of the journal page with the witches and the colored cheese cloth!
Wonderful pictures from your walk and beautiful Autumn images ! The views of the Rhine are breathtaking!
Thank you for sharing! Have a relaxing evening! Hugs!
Dimi...
Thanks so much for your kind words, dear Dimi!
DeleteGosh, mid-week already, the days fly by.
ReplyDeleteI do like your Halloween journal page and your Edgar Allan Poe tag too :)
Wonderful Autumn colours in many of your photographs, lovely to see.
All the best Jan
I love your journal page Valerie, fab colours and such fun. Edgar looks fab too, but he is a spooky looking fella. You have some stunning photos too, Autumn has certainly arrived. Have a happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteIts a fabulous Halloween journal spread Valerie. The muslin and the vintage witches look awesome as well as all the other details you added.
ReplyDeleteIts a great E.A.Poe tag as well.
The autumn colours in your photos look lovely.
Yvonne xx
Great journal pages Valerie, I love those witches. Your photos are beautiful as alwayd
ReplyDeleteJoanx
What an amazing journal spread, I love the color, fall is really beautiful where you live!
ReplyDeleteHi there Valerie, am loving your spooky page! The background is great and I had a little chuckle at the "keep calm and eat garlic" - very well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos taken on your walk. I was thinking that to people passing you on the bridge, you're a lady taking snaps of lovely views... little do they realise that you're enabling people from all over the world to enjoy those views too.
Cheers, and thanks :D)
Your journal spread is wonderful. A little spooky, a lot of fun, and a black cat and witch, too. What a fun spread. Of course, you have a love of Poe, too, I see. It's a great tag and one that has special meaning this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so incredible. I was in LOVE with the photos from the bridge and that Eye, too. I had no idea there was one so close to you. It's wonderful how you share such great photos of where you live, dear friend.
Forgot to mention how much I LOVE your new blog banner. SPOOKY fun!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I just LOVE spooky!
DeleteLove that journal page. Those vintage images are amazing. And adding the cheesecloth really gives some super texture. Nice tag too. I like seeing the fall photos too and can't wait to see more of the botanical garden. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI love the alte Hexe with her black cat. If I were Poe I'd be afraid of the spider on the page. Such beautiful Fall colors. Those reds are amazing.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the Spider i would be afraid of Poe!
DeleteWe're having cooler temps and light rain today, and it does make it seem more like Autumn. I love the seasonal views from your walk. Our city needs a Ferris wheel! What fun that would be!
ReplyDeleteThe wheel is only here from October to February each year!
DeleteYour spread journal page is wonderful Valerie !! I love love it, the shadows are great, and the witches, and the blood.... but love the smiling pumpkins!! This tag is also lovely with the raven and this nice spider. What can I say about the fantastiques photographs you ´ve shared, just amazing! thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteHere the weather is a little bit cold during the nights, but the days are warm yet, today we had around 24º C.
I wish you a very nice Friday, big hugs, Caty
Thanks Caty. Enjoy your good weather!
DeleteEverything is absolutely purrfect. Loved the witch and her black kitty, and the sparkles on the water in your photos.
ReplyDeleteHugs
I'm a sucker for sparkles on water!
DeleteWhat a smashing journal page Valerie, reminds me of a well illustrated children's book. The *Keep Calm and eat Garlic* made me chuckle!! You've spoilt us again with those beautiful photo's, love how you captured the glisten of the sun upon the water.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your well wishes yesterday, it means a lot..
Hugs Tracey xx
P.S Happy PPF
Thanks, glad you like my fave Halloween quote!
DeleteI love your banner and scary, witchy and Edgar part.
ReplyDeleteA colorful but scary journal page. The addition of dyed cheesecloth and the mermaid outline make it very appealing to the eye. And your right, bad weather makes for fabulous crafting days!
ReplyDeleteKate
Super bold journal page
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful blue in the piece of art is amazing and everything else on it is so well thought out Valerie.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tag as well with a great image of Poe.
What amazing Autumnal photographs today it must have been quite a walk form you with all the wonderful colours and images. Thank you for sharing it with us
Have a great weekend
Love Chrissie xx
Great artworks!
ReplyDeletefun Halloween art-love those witches, and the bits of gauze. Enjoyed your gorgeous autumn scenery and colors too. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal page!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunningly beautiful!
Hugs ❤
Great Halloween fun! And I really loved Poe. And your photographs---WOW!
ReplyDeleteLove your pages! It’s been windy and rainy here too! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove your Poe tag, Valerie. As always, I love your photography. You do all the walking and take wonderful photos and I sit on my bum and enjoy them. What's wrong with this picture!? lol. Eileen
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combination on your journal page! Such a fun spread :-) And that spider on your tag looks so real, ugh ... Your pictures are beautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteWonderful spooky art Valerie, and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Both are creepy! The vobrant blues with the red of the blood are really scary and the second one has the spider which I am sure is real and pasted on the card. What a natural look! CREEPY! Thank you for joining SSS Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad too, that we finally got some rainy and cooler weather. It's perfect to stay at home and get cosy, and spend some time in the studio. Wonderful art work, I love the details and cheese cloth texture in your Halloween page!
ReplyDeleteThe bugged eyed witch made me giggle Valerie! And that is a great photo of Poe, I like the colorized version.
ReplyDeleteWhen you go to the walking paths, do you have to drive to get there? We have nothing close to us,most of ours are 20 miles or so away "( Oh well, there is always the road!
Have a great day my friend! And thank you so much for your sweet words,they mean very much to me! xoxo
I walk or take the tram, I gave up my car 4 years ago.
DeleteWhat a great post!! I love your art! That witch journal page is amazing and I love your Poe piece!!! LOL! Great photos!!! Beautiful! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuper Tag Valerie...loving the photos on your page too..the autumn colours are awesome...x
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations Val! Your journal pages are so vibrant and I love the texture you have added.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
I attempted to comment on this post last week but lost the connection! Love the 'fun' page!! Your tag is quite creepy - just right for Poe!! Love seeing the gardens and that view of the Rhine! Chrisxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful artwork and photographs.
ReplyDeleteI've missed stopping by your blog the last few weeks. I always love seeing your creative art pieces and the photos are always amazing! I agree, there's nothing better than spending time in the art/crafting space when the weather is chilly. Best thing ever. :) Your new pieces are so appropriate for October. Love the color scheme and pumpkins on your journal page. So fun! Also, really enjoyed your tag. Looks like an absolutely beautiful walk. Lots of amazing sights. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful walk! Looks like there was much to see and notice on the way. Fall is such a gorgeous time of year- I can't get enough of the colors. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess