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Wednesday 20 February 2019

Small town festivities

Hi Everybody!

Today I have a steampunk tag to share, using various elements from LaBlanche and Dezina world:




I am linking to Paint Party Friday and Simon Monday challenge,  things with wheels

And I have a last tag for our 'mushrooms' theme at Tag Tuesday, using elements from Serif and me:


Last Sunday was the begin of the Carnival festivities here, and while I was out getting some spring flower shots I saw the  procession of carnival die-hards from our little town coming my way and took some photos:








In Düsseldorf and Cologne there are HUGE celebrations and parades in the days before Ash Wednesday, and there is a lot of rivalry between both towns, some would call it enmity....Back in 1288 there was a battle at a place called Worringen. The troops from Düsseldorf won, and that's where it started. D'dorf was granted the right to hold a market as a reward for fighting the battle for the Duke of Berg. Today the rivalry is concentrated on who has the best carnival parade, whose beer tastes better etc.  In Cologne they drink a beer called Kölsch, and the folks here call it 'Pferdepisse'. No, I won't translate it, you'll have to look it up....In Düsseldorf  they drink Alt beer, and the people in Cologne have the same bad nickname for it! I drink coffee and it tastes good even in Cologne, so perhaps it's all just nonsense with the rivalry. But when I tried to buy a train-ticket to Düsseldorf from Cologne from a ticket machine, I noticed that Düsseldorf is not listed at all.... Something to think about for those who have nothing better to do or have drunk too much of the various beers. And don't tell, but if I had to drink a beer, I would choose Kölsch and not Alt....


The one with the beard reminds me of Dumbledore....














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


49 comments:

  1. Great artwork and photos. And I love the old architecture.

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  2. Most interesting post...great work of art. Loving all these pics Valerie, so interesting.xxx

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  3. Love both the tags, Val, and the photos are great. You and I are both not carnival fans, but some people seem to like it....it's a great excuse for many for drinking pints and pints of beer though! The leader of the parade does look a bit like Dumbledore! Have a great day, hugs, Sarah

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  4. This was a fun post. Love the tags especially the black cat and the mushroom cap in the tea cup made me think of a lid to keep your tea warm while you step away from your desk or table. In my area, we don't have a carnival so it was fun to see the parade. Yeah, the lead dude looks like Dumbledore. Looked like a nice day for a parade. I had to laugh at the description of rival beer. I didn't need to look it up. I'm not a beer drinker so that's my thought about all beer no matter where it's brewed :-D Enjoy your day!

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  5. Gorgeous artwork Valerie and I really enjoyed looking through all those photos. The parade looks like it was great fun too.
    Still a bit short on time and really sorry for not visiting for so long. I really hope things improve soon as the slow progress of my father in law's recovery is really hard to deal with.
    Fliss xx

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  6. That field of flowers is lovely to see in February. The carnival parade looks like fun, and I enjoyed the photos :)

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  7. Lovely tags and sooo beautiful photos!!!

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  8. Your magic mushrooms are wonderful and the carnival looks delightful. It will be fun to see more of it. Love those flowers -- they remind me that spring is somewhere!

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  9. Such a stunning tag Valerie x I adore La Blanche stamps in fact they were on Hochanda today and sold out their one day special by 9:30am !!!
    Great mushroom make too and of course I love your stunning photographs too
    Sending huge hugs
    Annie xx

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  10. So so gorgeous tags Valerie !! They are both absolutely wonderful, love them, love the colours and every details ! Great Art !!
    Thanks so much for sharing with us those so beautiful photographs for the Carnaval festivities !! Very interesting ! Enjoy!
    I wish you a very nice evening
    Big hugs, Caty

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  11. Love your tags and must tell you how gorgeous the tag with the Geranium a mushroom is...wow!!!
    Always love your photos! Stunning architecture and beautiful landscapes!!!

    Big Hugs ❤❤❤

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  12. Two fantastic tags Valerie, i love the steampunk style of the first one.
    It was good to read your post and see all those super photos. I don't drink beer either although I sometimes have a small inch level of lager in a tall glass topped up with lemonade as a refreshing thirst quencher.
    The parades at the carnivals look like folk of all ages groups can get involved and enjoy the march.
    Yvonne xx

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  13. Beautiful art and enjoyed the photos of the festivities. I should plant crocus all over like that I love it.

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  14. Great tags and photos. I especially like the steampunk and the photo of the shadow trees.

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  15. Love your steampunk - great fun Valerie!
    The mushroom tag is delightful and sweet and those colours are lovely.
    Great shots of the spring flowers, they're beautiful.
    Everyone in the parade are enjoying themselves, wonderful costumes :D)

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  16. Love the steampunk and the whimsy:)
    Great photos.
    Hugs

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  17. Love the steampunk art. That French style black cat clock is great. I know it has a name, but tonight my tired brain is not going to think of it. Like the mushroom tag too with the teacup. The festival was interesting to read about. Hugs-Erika

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  18. Both tags are fabulous, but your steampunk tag stole my heart.

    Really enjoyed the story between the two rivaling cities. What a unique and fun way to lead up to Ash Wednesday.

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  19. Hi Valerie wow what beautiful tags i love the steampunk one,very effective,well done my friend,and i love your beautiful pics,thankyou for sharing with us xx

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  20. Fabulous tag, love all those mushrooms and the steampunk tag. Some lovely photos as well, there always seems to be something interesting going on near you.

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    1. Thanks Wendy, it IS an interesting place to live

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  21. Hi Valery. I love both your tags. Especially the steampunk one is very inspiring.
    As for your photos, you know I always like to see them. "Dumbledore" is really magical!!!
    And: We have huge carnival parades in Greece too. There is no competition because the greek cities, and everyone knows that Patras (a town in 200 km far aways from Athens) has the biggest and most stunning parade.
    Hugs, my dear friend.

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    1. That seems to be a very sensible way to go about things!

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  22. I love your digital and combined art Valerie, and wonderful photos of your town and its celebrations! That man does indeed look like Dumbledore! :-)
    Have a good evening,
    Alison xx

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  23. I love your tags Valerie, especially your steampunk one, it really is stunning. Fab photo's as always, there's always something going on where you live! Have a very happy and crafty week, Sue xx

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  24. Just love your steampunk tag.
    Fabulous selection of photographs, what fun festivities and yes, that man does look like Dumbledore …

    All the best Jan

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  25. I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing some of the local history! <3 I googled that beer's name and I am definitely not trying it if I ever come across it :D

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  26. Wonderful tags Valerie and the parade looks wonderful with so much brightness and colour

    Love Chrissie xx

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  27. Lovely tag. I love those photographs of the trees. The shadows being cast are wonderful.

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  28. Thanks for dropping by my blog today. Luv your art and photos. Luv the Carnival

    Much🌻love

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  29. wonderful art projects. And thanks for sharing the festivities in town. Love the scenery! Happy PPF!

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  30. Wow, I love your tag! The layers and images are amazing - beautiful 😁. The festivities looks so much fun too! Happy and creative wishes! J 😊 x

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  31. Wonderful tag and those photos are excellent.

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  32. Great tags and the photos with flowers and trees look lovely.

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  33. Fantastic tags, and love seeing your photos as always too! Happy PPF!

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  34. Fabulous tags. I loved the parade too!

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  35. I love steampunk! What a fun piece this is. As always your photography is amazing. I love your little town--I wish I could walk there--what a beautiful place to live. <3

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  36. Amazing tags, love the steampunk elements of the first one and the nature elements on the second. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  37. The first tag is so cool and I love the second one! Beautiful! Gorgeous photos! Love hearing about the two towns! Big Hugs!

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  38. What a great post! Love the tags and the photos look as though this is quite an event! I would not be drinking beer though! Chrisx

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  39. Glad I Like neither Kölsch nor Alt. *LOL*

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  40. Such gorgeous projects Valerie-Jael! The vintage tag is stunning with all its details and the beautiful clocks. Wonderful photos too! You are the lucky winner of the gift voucher for the Things With Wheels challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Congratulations!! Please send an email to the challenge email-adress (you can find it in the sidebar of the challenge blog) and be sure to include your full name so that we can get your voucher to you. Happy shopping and thank you for joining us!! / Anna-Karin

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