Hi Everybody!
Here's wishing us all a good weekend. We have extremely mild and springlike temperatures here, but have been promised more or less non stop rain over the whole weekend - time for brolly, boots and raincoat!
For Tag Tuesday I have another tag for Wendy's black, white and red challenge. I made a hybrid tag using elements from Serif and a photo of me as a baby :
For Elizabeth's 2nd on the 2nd I have some faces to share from 2015:
Today it was rather grey most of the day, but dry enough to enjoy walking:
I was happy to see the first crocuses by the Rhine:
The daffodils are almost ready:
The snowdrops are still a joy to see:
On Wednesday the weather was very changeable and we were treated to sun, rain, dark-clouds, hail-stones and rainbows in quick succession:
Thanks to all who sent well wishes for my fingers. The necrotic, black patches are slowly healing, and we have started to reduce the amount of cortisone. I still have to take my 'candies' every day, but am hopeful that it will soon get less. These are my morning candies, but I get more for lunch and tea!
Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Oh my Valerie, i'm surprised you have room for meals with that amount of tablets, how generous to have them three times a day BUT.. if they are doing what we all hope they are and getting those fingers working they are worth every mouthful.
ReplyDeleteYou red, white and black tag is magnificent so special to have you as the focal today, such a cutie and just look at all those shared faces *sigh* all so different but beautifully formed.
Wishing you a not too wet weekend, please remember the brolly :)
Hugs Tracey xx
Thanks Tracey, those 'candies' save on food bills!
DeleteThat is a gorgeous tag. I love how you framed yourself and used that clothespin image. And it is also nice to see those pieces. I remember them and they are just as enjoyable time number 2. And seeing we still have some snow on the ground,it is great to see green grass and spring bulbs already growing. At this rate you will have summer flowers by May. Happy February Valerie. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks! Last year in May it got so hot that the summer flowers all died off! But I love seeing the first signs of spring!
DeleteYour tag is beautiful and I love all the faces for the second look. We are having similar weather here-ups and downs in temperatures-but our weekend will be rain free and like spring-Hubs may even go fishing off the dock.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy all of your photos, wow your spring flowers are really popping up early. Happy second on the 2nd, and Happy new month too-hugs Kathy
Thanks Kathy, hope Hubs gets his fishing!
DeleteBeautiful tag and the faces are something I really love....looks like you have a bottle full of pills to take...lot there.xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie!
DeleteThank goodness for the healing however slow. Cute baby you were and your faces are lovely. I love spring flowers and those snowdrops are so tiny, I would miss them if I've ever seen them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine! Snowdrops are tiny, but beautiful!
DeleteThat tag is incredible. I love how you framed your beautiful face and the digital clothes pin. This is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI remember those beautiful faces. They are just as impressive and stunning the second time around. I'm delighted that you chose to bring them back again for your second look on the 2nd.
I loved the walk you took and the view of the rusty sculpture when you showed the snowdrops. That was my favorite shot of the day.
Glad your fingers are getting better. I am sure those pills must cost a fortune, so I hope they make you better soon, dear friend. Sounds encouraging, at least.
Thanks, rust and snowdrops are a great combi. I'm glad my insurance pays for the pills!
Deletewe also have illnes in family;(
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear it Kathy, all the best!
DeleteI love your tag, cute baby photo. Your ladies are fantastic. Hope your meds get reduced soon. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteThanks Anesha. From today the meds get reduced....
DeleteLiebe Valerie,
ReplyDeleteDeine Frau ist grossartig und fanastievoll gestaltet. Sie ist wunderschön und die vershceidenen Arten vom Hintergründe super. Das tag mit der kleinen Dame ist so goldig ach herrlich an zuschauen!
Deine Fotos mit Regenbogen und Sonne mit Wolken und die Blumen so schön... deine Tablettenmenge sind sehr viel nur gut dass du sie reduziert bekommst ab jetzt und dass es besser wird. Jeder hat sein Mist ich mit den Beinen udn du dass aber du lässt dich nciht unterkriegen so wie ich auch das finde ich so toll!
Schönes Wochenende wünsche ich dir!
Lieben Gruss Elke
Für die leiben Wörter vielen Dank Elke!
DeleteJa, ich Doofie bin mit Mütze losgegangen - viel zu warm draußen!
ReplyDeleteOh, süßes Foto! Tolles Tag - auch wie das Blütenblatt hinausragt.
Zeit, oh, ja, oder oh jeh... Schöne Arbeiten sind das.
Krokusse, jetzt schon?!
Der Rhein hat wohl gut Wasser?
Ach, du weia. Candies ist das richtige Wort für die bitteren Pillen!
Auf dass sie weiterhin (schnell(er)) wirken, GlG, Iris
Danke. Hier auch warm und nass. Der Rhein ist noch nicht zu voll, kann aber schnell passieren wenn zu viel Regen und Schmelzwasser kommt!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful works and photographs. Hope you get well soon:)
Thanks Lucyna, much appreciated!
DeleteLovely artwork and great photos. Your necrotic, black patches on your fingers doesn't sound good at all: I didn't realize that was part of your injuries. I hope that heals 100%.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne. It's not pleasant and very painful so I hope the meds will get rid of the symptoms soon.
DeleteI've always liked black, white, and red together, and I do like what you did with it in your art. Your spring flowers are an encouraging sight :) Thank goodness for modern medicine!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am very thankful for our medicinal possibilities
DeleteGorgeous art Valerie, your baby pic is adorable! Great photos too, I spotted lots of spring flowers today on my walk 😊
ReplyDeleteHope the tablets do their job well, and your fingers are better soon.
Alison xx
Thanks a Lot Alison!😁💖😁
DeleteIt's hard to choose because I like all of them :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better soon..
fiftyshadesfashion.com
Thank you!😁🥰
DeleteBeautiful tag and faces. It's great to see the beginning of the Spring flowers in the garden. Your pile of pills looks a bit like mine, hope your hands feel better,
ReplyDeleteHugs Wendy
Thanks Wendy. The older we get the more we need😁😁
DeleteDu warst aber ein süßes Baby, schön dein Tag mit dem Foto. Deine Gesichterbilder gefallen mir alle sehr. Schön zu sehen, daß bei dir schon die ersten Blümchen sprießen.
ReplyDeleteHoffe du kannst den Candy-Cocktail bald verringern und es geht dir besser.
Liebe Grüße
Sabine
Danke, damals war ich süß, heute nicht mez so!😇
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling baby you were, so blond and sweet! It's a darling tag -- I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are able to begin reducing the cortisone. I hate taking that but when I have to, it does help. I hope they continue to be effective and you can gradually turn your "candies" into the sweet, fun kind!
Thanks Jeanie, other candies would be nice.
DeleteSe ve estupendo todo! 👌👌👌 Espero tu opinión en mi reciente entrada! Feliz noche! 💓💓💓
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias Carolina!
DeleteLovely photos and beautiful art pieces. Its good to see the spring flowers showing, signs of spring coming i think.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a pile of candies you have to take, I hope they are beginning to work for you.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
Yvonne xx
Thanks Yvonne. you have a good week, too!
DeleteBeautiful art work and photos Valerie, your weather sounds like ours, four seasons in one day!! Lovely to see the spring flowers coming through. Also good to hear your fingers are healing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and sometimes it feels like 4 seasons in one hour!
DeleteHi Val! Gorgeous post, as always, love your works old and new, always wonderful. We just got back home, sorry I couldn't write yesterday, you know what was going on! Look after yourself and have a great day, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteHope this week will be easier for you all!
DeleteHi Val! Awesome post. And I would love to visit where you are. It looks so good from your photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nas, have a great Sunday.
DeleteYour posts are so full of life !
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteSuch beautiful artwork. I know I am in winter here and spring will be next- but your woman with the fall colors is my favorite. I have always thought being a woodland fairy would be fun- and she makes me think of the woods in the fall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Can't believe all the flowers popping up. Our winter has been milder than most here- but it looks like there is snow in the forecast this week! Hopefully it doesn't get too cold. :) Have a lovely week!
~Jess
Thanks Jess! It#s been a crazy winter here, all seasons present. Just now it's a wet spring, from Tuesday we've got Polar air coming our way....
DeleteGlad to hear your fingers are getting better! Your tag is gorgeous and I'm loving the journal pages, the faces look amazing 😀. It's been sunny today so I did some gardening and found a big clump of purple crocus all in flower, so pretty! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. Sending you healing wishes! Happy weekend! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. Nothing like the first spring flowers!
DeleteStunning creations Valerie!! The tag really pops in those colours. That was a great challenge! Loving all your amazing artwork today! While out walking we spotted some snowdrops and tulips! Lovely to see. Oh my word you won't need much food with all those tablets!! Hope they are working their magic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pinky! It's so good to see spring flowers, isn't it.
DeleteHi Valerie :) I love candy, but not that kind! Wishing you well! I LOVE your ladies, especially the one with the birds!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rain. The bird lady is my fave, too.
DeleteI love your tag Valerie, and it's one of my favourite colour combinations. Your faces are beuatiful, I remember these from last time, and it's good to see them again. Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie! Love your cute tag with your sweet baby photo! The faces are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteTake care!!! Hugs, Mar
Good gracious, they've got you on the meds don't they? Are your fingers continuing to improve?
ReplyDeleteLoved your pieces. So delicate and light. And what a cutie you were as a baby and of course still are:)
Hugs
Lovely tag, and isn't it wonderful to see Spring flowers, loved your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of tablets, with more to come later in the day!
I do hope they help … sending lots of extra healing wishes to you.
All the best Jan