Monday, 13 April 2020

Monday Post

Hi Everybody!

We had beautiful Easter weather today, warm and sunny, but we have a few days of cold weather on the way. I saw several people on my walks today, all kept a respectful distance and greeted me with a friendly 'Good Morning' or Happy Easter. The isolation seems to be improving people's manners! Apart from that I had a relaxing and pleasant day and was able to Skype with some friends, too. 

Today I have another hybrid piece for my 'geometric shapes' challenge at AJJ.
I used a multi-coloured , hand painted background and a gelli print made with a spiral stencil. I cut the circles in my digital programme and multiplied them , making one large and the others small. I arranged them on the background and added the quote from Pythagoras:




A few photos from my walk today. The blossom is so beautiful just now, and everything smells so good, what a pleasure!





The neighbour's kids drew an Easter greeting on the pavement:





The cat belongs to the farm at the end of the road. If the roosters leave the yard and go onto the path outside, the cat chases them back inside:





Visits from family Finch:








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

  1. My name is Erika.Monday, April 13, 2020

    Those colors in your art are amazing. They are bright and those spiral circles are so cool. We had a nice Easter to start also, and I also got a nice long walk in this morning. It feels so good, doesn't it? And I am loving those finches. I haven't seen ever those species;wow, they are beautiful. What fun to get those near your window. Hope you have a good start to your week even if the weather isn't as nice. Thanks or a great challenge and such super art so far at AJJ. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Erika. Finches are pretty, there are lots of different ones, too. You have a good and safe week, too!

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  2. Monica Hein ~ Beauty DiaryMonday, April 13, 2020

    Hope you had a great Easter :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Monika, hope you are enjoying your weekend, too.

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  3. kiwikidMonday, April 13, 2020

    Beautiful art work Valerie, and I am really enjoying your walk photos. The finches are beautiful.

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  4. CJ KennedyMonday, April 13, 2020

    Great spirals. And thank you so much for the Easter greeting. The sky looks so blue and the flowers! Love the kitty and how he chases the rooster back home. Oh, and the bird pictures are amazing! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks CJ! The cat s really a funny one, a rooster cat instead of a sheep dog!

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  5. ChristineMonday, April 13, 2020

    Beautiful art and lovely spring photos!

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  6. KarenMonday, April 13, 2020

    What a good cat! Love the bird shots ~ Glad you had another nice & friendly walk & more time to create ~ Keep on keepin on!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks, I keep on tryin' to keep on tryin'! Stay safe!

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  7. gigi-hawaiiMonday, April 13, 2020

    HAPPY EASTER!!!

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethMonday, April 13, 2020

    What an incredible journal page. I adore the beautiful swirls and circles you created. This is lovely, Valerie. I'm SO glad you agreed to host this month, because you are amazing and really hitting all the high notes each day. Today;s AJJ entry is no different. It's a beauty with undeniable charm.

    I've been saying that people seem kinder and nicer since this lockdown and I've had naysayers tell me otherwise. I'm just glad you echoed my thoughts as you took your walk today. I love the spring colors and how everything is in bloom. It's like the world got a fresh rain and is now glistening as a result.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks E. I'm enjoying this theme. People are getting kinder, that's a big step in the right direction.

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  9. Irish CherokeeMonday, April 13, 2020

    Love the journal page. The splashes of color are the perfect background for the swirl discs. Spring is my favorite time of the year. Everything is fresh and new. The fragrances in the air are spirit lifting and full of promise. Great photography.

    Love, Hugs and Blessings.
    Jim

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  10. The Happy WhiskMonday, April 13, 2020

    I love the area that you get to walk in. Very nice. It's also nice to hear how kind people are being to one another. I like that a lot. Cheers to you!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Ivy, Yes, it's great that people are learning something from this crisis!

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    2. The Happy WhiskTuesday, April 14, 2020

      Oh my gosh yes, so much to learn and to come away with, stronger.

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  11. JeannetteMonday, April 13, 2020

    wow,wasfür eine tolle seite,gefällt mir sehr wie du alles ganz harmonisch zusammengestellt hast,auch die farben sind schön.
    die bilder von den blumen und den süssen orangen vogel sind traumhaft.
    wünsch dir alles liebe und bleib gesund.


    hugs jenny

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  12. aussie aNNieMonday, April 13, 2020

    Have love seeing the gorgeous blossom and finch today here and a beautiful colourful post...big hugs.xx

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  13. AnonymousMonday, April 13, 2020

    Good morning Val! Hope you had a good sleep, and wish you a lovely day. It's cooler here, too, this morning, but that's fine with me. Love your beautiful creation, it is so dynamic and full of energy. Wish I felt that way! Great photos, too. And that must be a clever farm cat! So, time to serve breakfast to the masses now, I can hear them stirring.... hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Sarah. I hope the stress of having everybody home is not too much for you. Take good care of yourself!

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  14. MeggymayMonday, April 13, 2020

    Its a fabulous geometric hybrid page for your AJJ theme Valerie
    The photos were super and wow a cat that thinks its a guard dog, that made me smile today. When we had cats they chased feathered friends.Have a good day, stay safe and well.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Yvonne. Some cats are really bossy, and this seems to be one of them! Stay safe!

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  15. David M. Gascoigne,Monday, April 13, 2020

    It was warm here too yesterday. It got up to seventeen degrees with bright sunshine and little wind. Many people were out walking, maintaining a safe distance of course, and I suspect that they were mightily glad to be outside following their recent enforced confinement. Great shots of the Bullfinch, Valerie. Stay well!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks David! Glad you had some warm weather, too. Good to hear that people are being sensible. Mr Bullfinch is always very hungry when he visits and has a good appetite! Stay safe!

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  16. EllaMonday, April 13, 2020

    Very nice photos, Valerie!
    The cat with the white socks is my favorite!
    Enjoy the new week! 🤗

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  17. Iris FlaviaMonday, April 13, 2020

    Sehr kalt und windig hier.
    Schöne Fotos, die Katze macht einen guten Job! Und trägt einen Tux :-)
    GlG, Iris

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Gleiches Wetter hier, brrrrrrr! Die Katze war echt süß! Bleib gesund!

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  18. Crafting QueenMonday, April 13, 2020

    Wonderful hybrid piece, love the colours. Glad you had a lovely Easter. Keep well and safe. x

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Anesha. Hope you are enjoying your Easter weekend.

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  19. DMSMonday, April 13, 2020

    I love the vibrant colors in your piece. Beautiful!

    So happy you had a nice Easter and that your walk was good too. Nice to hear that people are seeming to be a bit kinder now. I hope we do learn some things during this tough time. Your walk looks lovely and that finch is just adorable. :)

    Stay well!
    ~Jess

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Jess!If people get to learn things then it is good indeed!

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  20. TammyMonday, April 13, 2020

    Beautiful page Valerie, the spirals are so cool! That cat is so cute keeping an eye on the roosters, gorgeous photos of the birds too! Take care & stay safe.
    Hugs, Tammy

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Tammy, I love spirals! That is definitely a cool cat! Stay safe!

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  21. Elkes LebensglückMonday, April 13, 2020

    Fantasievolles Journal, Valerie! Deine Spaziergang war so schön im Frühlingskleid die Natur zu bestaunen und der Finke, ach ist der schön und so nah, tolle Aufnahmen sidn das.
    Ich wünsche dir ncoh einen schönen Ostermontagabend!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Danke Elke! Die Finken sind echt lieb, sie fressen alles auf dem Balkon und lassen sich Zeit! Dir einen schönen Abend, bleib gesund!

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  22. MicheleMonday, April 13, 2020

    i adore your spirals! and all your gorgeous photos as well of course! happy Monday! xo

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Michele! Have a great week, stay safe! Hugs, Valerie

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  23. JFMMonday, April 13, 2020

    Wonderful geometric art once again!
    I loved writing and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk as does our four year old great granddaughter. She especially loves using our 300' driveway as a chalkboard!
    That is one smart 🐈

    Hugs ☕🌷❤

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Jan! The Kids offen fill the sidewalks with their Art, it's a great way to be creative. Your great granddaughter hast a huge canvas to use!

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  24. DVArtistMonday, April 13, 2020

    Ohhh this is so different than what you usually do and I love it!!! Great photos too.

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  25. Divers and SundryMonday, April 13, 2020

    I love your gorgeous spirals! And all your delightful spring photos :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks! Spring has been especially beautiful this year. Perhaps nature is giving us something good to balance the corona virus. Stay safe!

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  26. Królowa KaroMonday, April 13, 2020

    We still can't walk in Poland. I miss spring so much.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      That's hard for you. I Hope things are soon better. Stay safe!

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  27. craftytrogMonday, April 13, 2020

    Beautiful art and photos Valerie. I love the finches.
    Keep safe,
    Alison xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 13, 2020

      Thanks Alison! Finches are indeed lovely, and greedy! Stay safe!

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  28. JeanieMonday, April 13, 2020

    I love that the chickens have a guard cat! And a handsome one, too. This geometric challenge is a very good one for you. Love this piece -- and all the blossoms, too!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, April 14, 2020

      Thanks. It was fun to watch the kitty at work!

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  29. SakurankoMonday, April 13, 2020

    Oh so cute photos
    xx

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  30. pearshapedcraftingTuesday, April 14, 2020

    Fabulous page Valerie! Your walk looks wonderful - we never get to see Bullfinches now! We went for a short walk the other day and as we crossed the road a man walking in the opposite direction said hello and thanked us! It hadn't been deliberately to avoid him!!! Chrisxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 18, 2020

      It's good that people are learning to take precautions!

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  31. Magic Love CrowSaturday, April 18, 2020

    A beautiful post! Thank you my friend! I hope you had a great Easter! Thank you for the e-card. I sent you a reply! Hope you got it! Big Hugs!

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