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Tuesday, 8 December 2020

New Challenge at TIOT

Hi Everybody!

Today we are starting a new challenge at TIOT 
and our theme is 'sparkly Christmas'.
Projects of all formats are welcome, and we look forward to seeing your creations.

I made a tag:



I am also linking to Sandie's anything goes/Christmas challenge at Tag Tuesday.

The photos of the Christmas market and decorated shops were taken last year in Düsseldorf:

























Have a great day, take care,

and thanks a lot for coming by! 

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72 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Great tag on display and OH gosh I have one of those Christmas gnomes, hope to set him up today, will take a pic once up...mine lights up and wobbles .....hugs. xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Annie, those gnomes are fun! Post a pic! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. ChristineTuesday, December 08, 2020

    The shops look amazing, what a difference a year makes. Beautiful seasonal tag.

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  3. MarthaTuesday, December 08, 2020

    I love your tag, it's adorable! The Christmas market and decorated shops look so festive and fun. Hope you are doing well. Hugs!

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  4. Linda KunsmanTuesday, December 08, 2020

    an adorable tag, and a very festive post!! I do hope these businesses/shops you beautifully photographed are still somehow thriving.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Those shops in town are all doing well. The smaller stores have more problems.

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  5. The Happy WhiskTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Happy Winter Wishes!

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  6. MiamiKelTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Beautiful tag and so much happiness with the Christmas photos! It looks like a fun outing and your pictures look like the holidays are happening. Its so odd to see such an empty mall! I would love to visit Hermes! :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks. I love the window decorations on Hermes!

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  7. AnonymousTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Hi Val, good morning! Hope you are still enjoying your stay and being well cared for. I have sent you post! Take care, hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Sarah. I will let you know when I get it! Have a great day, hugs to all!

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  8. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Thanks Laurie!

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  9. MicheleTuesday, December 08, 2020

    wonderfully sparkly tags! hoping you are faring well. xo

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Michele, it's good here and I am being treated very well! Have a great day.

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  10. MarjutTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Lovely snowman tag!

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  11. Gillena CoxTuesday, December 08, 2020

    A Christmas Wonderful post Valerie

    I posted again at #20 on the linky

    MUCH LOVE...

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  12. David M. Gascoigne,Tuesday, December 08, 2020

    Good morning Recovering, Recuperating, Rejuvenating Valerie: The snowman looks exactly like the kind I used to build with my daughter when she was just a little girl. Then, in turn, she built them with her children, who have long since passed that stage, so I suppose the next step in the succession will be when they have children of their own who want a snowman. Perhaps we can use a snowman as an indicator of the progression of human existence and endeavour! The festive scenes from last year look quite lovely. No doubt it is more subdued this winter under the influence of COVID, but who knows what next year will bring when we have all been vaccinated and are free to roam at will? Well, that's the dream anyway. I hope that all is going well in the clinic and that you are eating and sleeping well. Maybe a new padded version of Valerie will emerge! Until tomorrow, I remain, Your Regal Valerieness, your friendly bird nerd, David

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Please don't use words like padded....the good here is too good and too much, I will skip my evening meal today!snowmen and scarecrows are things that don't change. My daughter loved making snowmen as her kids did, too. And my dogs and cats all loved snow! Are you off for more bird walks this week? Have fun! Take good care of yourself, hugs to you both!

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    2. David M. Gascoigne,Tuesday, December 08, 2020

      Nothing organized, Valerie, but there is no doubt that I will be out and about with my feathered friends. Might even take a picture or two and blog about it.

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    3. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Yes, take lots of photos! Have fun!

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  13. Mae TravelsTuesday, December 08, 2020

    That's a fabulous collection of Christmas shopping photos! I hope we can all go back to that kind of experience at least by next December. It's looking worse and worse here.

    I hope you are well by now.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Mae. Let's hope this all goes away sooner or later.

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  14. nwilliams6Tuesday, December 08, 2020

    Thinking of you Valerie. Hope you are doing better!

    Fun tag - so delightful, happy and fun! The snowman is precious.

    Love your shopping pictures - some great windows and Christmas decorating!

    Bunches of hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Nancy. I am doing well, hope you are, too! Stay safe and well!

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  15. Let's Art JournalTuesday, December 08, 2020

    What a beautiful tag! I love the Christmas sparkle with the super cute snowman - perfect 😀. Loved looking at all the sights around Dusseldorf last year too! Merry Christmas to you and yours, may this holiday season be filled with love, joy and peace! Hugs, Jo x

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  16. Teresa ArsenaultTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Absolutely scrumptious tag and some interesting store displays. I hope you are well. Hugs, Teresa

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  17. Sandra Wright.Tuesday, December 08, 2020

    Loving your tag Valerie.
    How are you feeling ?
    Hope you are ok..
    Hugs from me x

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Sandie. It's a good place to be, I am sure I'll feel good as new in a few weeks! Have a great day!

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    2. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks Sandie. It's a good place to be, I am sure I'll feel good as new in a few weeks! Have a great day!

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  18. gigi-hawaiiTuesday, December 08, 2020

    What a spiffy shopping center in Dusseldorf! Looks so nice and clean and modern.

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  19. JFMTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Such a happy sparkling holiday post!
    Once again... gorgeous art and Happy Holidays shopping photos!

    Hugs 🎁🎅🎄☕❄

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  20. Irish CherokeeTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Originality is always part of your talent. Wonderful cards. Your photography is always a delight. You bring happiness to the senses.

    Love, Hugs and Blessings,
    Jim

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  21. Divers and SundryTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Fun memories of Christmas pasts :) I love your happy snowman.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks. Snowmen always look happy till they melt....

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  22. Mrs.BTuesday, December 08, 2020

    A lovely tag Valerie and that snowman looks so jolly and festive.
    Great photos from last year and the shop windows look fabulous. Loved the little gnome and nice yo be able to touch him!
    Avril xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 08, 2020

      Thanks. The Gnome nods and lights up when you touch him.

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  23. EL INVENTARIO DE MJTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Qué ambiente navideño tan bonito!!

    Preciosas fotos.

    BESOS

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  24. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, December 08, 2020

    That's a gorgeous tag, Valerie. It sure has the sparkle you were going for.

    I absolutely loved seeing the Christmas market and the shops in town. Everything looks so normal. Little were we aware of what was to come. Such fun to relive a thing of beauty from the past. I hope you are being treated well, dear.

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  25. Kathy LeoniaTuesday, December 08, 2020

    so lovely this market looks:)

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  26. craftytrogTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Love your festive tag Valerie!
    Alison xx

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  27. pinkyTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Beautiful tag Valerie! I so enjoyed my trip around your town and markets! Such an amazing place you live in. So vibrant!

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  28. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Cute sparkly snowman.

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  29. JoanTuesday, December 08, 2020

    Fab tag, love the snowman

    Joan

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  30. JeanieTuesday, December 08, 2020

    I love the snowmen. My favorite winter thing! Well, OK, one of them! I'd love to see the market sometime!

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  31. My name is Erika.Wednesday, December 09, 2020

    What a difference a year makes. Those windows and Christmas market look so festive. Maybe next year it will be that way again. And I do love your snowman tag. He is quite festive for December. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, December 09, 2020

      Thanks Erika, next year will hopefully be better!

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  32. DVArtistWednesday, December 09, 2020

    Really a wonderful post and lovely photos.

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  33. Valerie-JaelWednesday, December 09, 2020

    Thanks Nicole!

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  34. Lowcarb team memberWednesday, December 09, 2020

    Beautiful tag.
    Lovel the gnome.
    Nice to see the photographs.

    Hope you are feeling a little .
    Take care.

    All the best Jan

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  35. Lowcarb team memberWednesday, December 09, 2020

    That should read
    Hope you are feeling a little better :)

    All the best Jan

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  36. NeetThursday, December 10, 2020

    Thank you so much for the reminder of my first ever German Christmas Market. I will never forget what a wonderful time we had there and how much I fell in love with your city. I remember too, the gorgeous shops as we walked to the market in the Old Town. Oh how I wish I could go back, just once would satisfy me. Do they still have that revolving tree in the shopping mall? Oh, Germany IS Christmas for me.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, December 10, 2020

      Glad you liked the pics. Last year they had a revolving tree, I didn't look this time! Everything is a bit reduce this year because of Covid.

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  37. Magic Love CrowWednesday, December 16, 2020

    Your snowman is adorable and I love seeing all the shops in Christmas mode!!! Wow! Big Hugs!

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