Tuesday 2 June 2020

2nd on the 2nd

Hi Everybody!

On the 2nd of the 2nd Elizabeth invites us to re-show pieces from past blogs. Today I have chosen 3 blog spreads in an A4 journal. The first 2 are from 2012, the third from 2013. Frida Kahlo is a painter I much admire for her work and perhaps above all for her indomitable spirit and courage in adversity:





The second one is a literary piece from 'The little Prince' by 
Antoine de Saint- Exupéry. 
I also loved 'Wind, sand and Stars' and 'Night Flight'. We read the books at school in French, many years ago, but unforgotten:




And I made this one because I like the quote:



The little girl is a stamp:




And the photos were taken on my walks in June 2013:




The amphibian protection area is just round the corner, on the other side of the stream:


The rusty gates lead to the park of the Diakonie:






One of the little lakes:










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

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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Good Morning Val! Another beautiful post, your art was always beautiful and meaningful, that's for sure. Have a lovely day, take care of yourself, hugs, Sarah

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  2. EllaTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Your art is very beautiful, Val!
    I love the pictures with the rusty gate ... very nice details! Today I "dance" on my blog .... although today I feel very miserable and can hardly sit on the chair!
    I wish you a nice day! Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Hi Ella, thanks! I love those rusty old gates. Sorry you feel miserable, hope you soon feel better. Hugs!

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, June 02, 2020

    These are all three beautiful entries, Valerie. I've not seen any of these before, so they are all a first look for me. That little girl is unbelievable. I couldn't believe that was a stamp. Absolutely stunning. And those rusty gates and the finials at the top had me swooning. Thanks so very much for sharing your incredible art and your wonderful photos as this second look on the 2nd.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks. I love that stamp, too, I have several of these 'photo-stamps' and they are pretty. I knew you would like the rust!

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  4. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, June 02, 2020

    I just read your comment, Valerie and your blog post linked properly. Not sure why you thought you were having a problem, though.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      When I first went on your blog Inlinkz kept telling me that the service was not available. I went back again, and it worked - I'm just clever!

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    2. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, June 02, 2020

      It may have been because it was supposed to go live at midnight my time, but I may have gotten the time wrong at Inlinkz.

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    3. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      That could be a logical reason!

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  5. aussie aNNieTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Great designed journal pages, and really love this fabulous post.xx

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  6. Pink RoseTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Hi Valerie beautiful A4 and journal pages ,I love seeing your beautiful work . Thankyou for showing us your beautiful pics,I love the flowers,stay safe my friend xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks Sheryl, have a wonderful day! Stay Safe!

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,Tuesday, June 02, 2020

    Good morning Valerie: Your artwork, as always, is varied, eclectic, interesting and well finished. The references you cite speak to a childhood filled with learning and this stream of erudition has continued throughout your life. Great images from another fine walk and I am happy to note that amphibians are cared for and protected, at least in one little corner of Germany. Those thistles will provide highly nutritious seeds for Goldfinches a little later in the year. From Waterloo to Balconia-by-the-Rhine, best wishes for a great week ahead. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Hi David, it always cheers me to see you visiting my blog, thanks! We have 3 little nature protection places near here, little lakes and swamps which are closed for visitors to give the wildlife a chance. I will be sure to watch for goldfinches ater in the year! Balconia-by-the-Rhine sends hugs to far off Waterloo!

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    2. JTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Hi Valerie, thank you for your earlier visit and kind comments, as usual you have some lovely photos to show us , the colours of some of the flowers are so vivid, so beautiful.
      Your artwork is lovely, some lovely colourful ones too.
      I hope you are keeping safe but enjoying a little more freedoms we are here.
      Take care
      Jan x

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    3. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks Jan. I'm still being careful as some people are going mad with their freedom! Stay safe and thanks for coming by.

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  8. Crafting QueenTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Great journal pages. It's great to see some of the older works.Have a wonderful week.

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  9. DebraTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Love your artwork, and the photos are fabulous.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks for visiting, Debra. Have a good week!

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  10. gigi-hawaiiTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Always nice to dip into the past. I read The Little Prince in French, also, when I studied French in college. It wasn't difficult to read.

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  11. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

    That's true. Some things stay with us always.

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  12. Sandra CoxTuesday, June 02, 2020

    I need a mahonia bush. I love them. I also need one of those kickass mugs. Heh. The blue flowers and butterfly in your piece are gorgeous. And another wonderful walk filled with sparkling beauty.
    Take best care. Hugs

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks Sandra. Hope you get your bush. I love my mug, too, makes the coffee taste even better!

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  13. Kathy LeoniaTuesday, June 02, 2020

    i like those art craf dear:)

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  14. DMSTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Love your art pieces about Frida Kahlo and The Little Prince. Such beautiful work. Love the style.

    And that is a lovely walk (or walks) you had back in 2013. Such pretty flowers. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks Jess! I always have nice walks! Have a great week!

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  15. TeresaTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Isn't it nice to stroll through past journals and blog posts? My favourite of the three is the one about dreams. The colours you chose certainly look dreamy, and I love the little girl stamp.
    I hope you are keeping well. Please drop by my new blog sometime. hugs, Teresa

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Hi Teresa, it is indeed. I didn't know you had a new blog, I will visit you!

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    2. Teresa ArsenaultWednesday, June 03, 2020

      Thanks for visiting and leaving a nice comment, Valerie.

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    3. Valerie-JaelWednesday, June 03, 2020

      Your're welcome, have fun with the new blog!

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  16. CJ KennedyTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Just gorgeous! I love The Little Prince and read it both in French and German for language classes. The flowers are beautiful and the rusted gate is so cool. I didn't know thistles grew that big. Happy 2nd

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, June 02, 2020

      Thanks CJ. Some of the thistles grow taller than me. Glad you loved the Little Prince, too. Have a great evening, it's bedtime here!
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  17. ChristineTuesday, June 02, 2020

    Beautiful spreads and gorgeous flowers.

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  18. craftytrogWednesday, June 03, 2020

    Wonderful art and blooms Valerie, Frida was an extraordinary woman! xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, June 03, 2020

      She was indeed a wonderful woman and a great artist. ave a great day!

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  19. nwilliams6Wednesday, June 03, 2020

    Cool to revisit some lovely pages and pictures. Great pages of Frida and I love the little girl stamp. So cool! You always post the most amazing things!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, June 03, 2020

      Thanks Nancy! I love Frida's art, she was an amazing person. Have a lovely day!

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  20. pearshapedcraftingThursday, June 04, 2020

    Absolutely wonderful second looks Valerie! Hugs, Chrisx

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  21. JeanieThursday, June 04, 2020

    Your journal is so dramatic. That little prince captures my heart!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, June 04, 2020

      Thanks, It is a story that really captures the heart and imagination!

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