Saturday 31 July 2021

Quick Saturday Post

Hi Everybody!

Have a great weekend, enjoy and stay safe!

Today I am sharing a tag made for Pinkie's 'flowers' challenge at Tag Tuesday. I used lots of scraps to make it:


And I have some photos taken in our neighbouring town of Duisburg:









A reminder of the history of coal mining there:






Have a great Saturday, take care,

and thanks a lot for coming by!

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47 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.Saturday, July 31, 2021

    Fabulous tag Valerie. The swan in her pink skirt bring thought of the Swan Queen and ballet. Maybe I should have called it a tutu. And nice photos too. I love the colorful cow. I see coal has been replaced with more modern power. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks Erika. Yes, I was thinking of the ballet when I gave it a tutu! That cow is gorgeous, I would like it on my balcony, but then it would be very full! Have a great day, hugs!

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Your tag is lovely. The flowers are perfect for the background, and the swan is beautiful with pink wings. Nice way to use leftovers.

    Duisburg is lovely. I enjoyed the cow, the architecture, and the coal sculpture. Of course, the flowers were lovely, too. Hope all is well in your world, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks Elizabeth. No more catastrophes here just now. Our road is still closed to traffic, but it will have to stay that way till it's repaired. Hugs!

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  3. ChristineSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Pretty tag and gorgeous pink flowers. Nice photos.

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  4. AishuSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Nice! Art is really cool, as well as the flowers. Enjoy your weekend! :)

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  5. AnonymousSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning. Hope you slept well and are feeling better. love the beautiful tag, little S is sitting with me and loves it, too. And now she wants the cow! It might just be to large for her! Wonderful photos from Duisburg! Have a great day, hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Hi Sarah! I want the cow, too, but I don't think the town will part with it! Duisburg has some beautiful corners!! Have a great day, take care!

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  6. Crafting QueenSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Love your tag, great textures on the swan. Have a lovely weekend..Hugs Anesha

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  7. ROSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Happy Saturday, and I love the pretty pinkness on display. Your tag is so amazing! Hope you're doing well, and sending lots of hugs, RO

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks Ro! I'm still having a lot of health problems, but it is as it is! Have a great weekend, hugs!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, July 31, 2021

    A gracious swan sailing into my morning is about as good as it gets, Valerie. I suspect that your brief entry this morning is a consequence of not feeling well, and I am sorry that your return to tip top form seems to be eluding you. I think I need to bring Lily over and sit her on the cow for some great pictures. Maybe you would even sit there with her. I know I promised to be on my best behaviour after the last time I SHOCKED you, but that can only last so long. I have been reviewing a book for PUP on Edward Lear, the great British wildlife painter and humourist, and I started dabbling with limericks. With apologies in advance, I simply cannot resist sharing this one with you.

    A Balconia lady named Valerie
    Paid an afternoon visit to the gallery.
    She gazed at the art,
    Then made a loud fart.
    They escorted Valerie out of the gallery.

    With that, I send you hugs and kisses for the entire weekend. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks for the laugh, I laughed so much it almost came true, except that I'm not at a gallery, just by Valerie. I feel honoured that you made a limerick for me! That's a coincidence with the limericks because I just dug out a little book with limericks I made so I can use it for my next 2nd on the 2nd post. I loved the works of Lear, and still do. I'm not really feeling tippy toppy today, but life has its ups and downs, and sometimes more downs than we want, c'est la vie! My daughter used to say 'Sellerie' instead of c'est la vie, too funny! I'm sure Lily would love to sit on that cow, I suppose all kids would. Apart from that I'm having a rest day, lots of feet up, music and reading. I'll be back tomorrow with another post for a challenge that starts on the first on the month. Have a great Saturday, hugs to you both!

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  9. aussie aNNieSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Beautiful post and lovely photos have a good weekend. xx

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  10. Teresa ArsenaultSaturday, July 31, 2021

    What a pretty tag and oh those pretty pink flowers. You must be feeling right in the pink today. Hugs, Teresa (btw, I screamed when I first saw the earwigs)

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks Teresa! I would have screamed, too, earwigs freak me out! Enjoy your day!

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  11. CJ KennedySaturday, July 31, 2021

    The swan tag is so pretty and the pink flowers below remind me of the tutu. As always a nice walk. That cow would look spectacular in the Zensical garden. Have a good weekend.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks CJ. The cow would probably be too big for your garden, it was huge. I would like it, too! Have a great weekend!

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  12. DVArtistSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Oh the TAG is so pretty. The pink flower photos actually compliment the TAG. Great photos today. Have a nice one.

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  13. Divers and SundrySaturday, July 31, 2021

    Those pink flowers are lovely. The plant looks so large! I love the colorful cow :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks, everyone loves that cow! Have agreat day!

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  14. AnonymousSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Hi Val, Bill here, lovely art and photos, have nice weekend!

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  15. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Thanks Bill, have a lovely weekend, take care!

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  16. CatySaturday, July 31, 2021

    Dear Valerie, i hope you are fine, and having a nice weekend. I Love love your fantastic tag, you recycle soooo Wells !! Wonderful Swan. Stay safe and I send you Big hugs Caty

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks so much Caty, I hope you are well. Hugs!

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  17. craftytrogSaturday, July 31, 2021

    A beautiful tag, and those hydrangeas are gorgeous. We visited my sister-in-law and family today, and they have two of those beauties by their front door.
    Alison
    P.S. David's limerick made me smile :D

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, July 31, 2021

      Thanks Alison! I love hydrangeas, too. David is a funny guy, I laughed long and loud when I read it! Have a good weekend, take care! Hugs!

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  18. MartynaSaturday, July 31, 2021

    Very fine post:) Have a nice day :)

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  19. Lowcarb team memberSaturday, July 31, 2021

    What a beautiful tag and photographs, a lovely collection.
    Must also add, David's limerick made me smile too :)

    Take care and enjoy the remainder of the weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  20. kiwikidSunday, August 01, 2021

    Beautiful tag and I always enjoy your outing photos.

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  21. peppylady (Dora)Sunday, August 01, 2021

    The flowers are sure pretty and cow is fun.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  22. Sandra Wright.Sunday, August 01, 2021

    What a beautiful tag Valerie, so delicate, love the colour choice too.x

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  23. pearshapedcraftingSunday, August 01, 2021

    A fabulous tag Valerie and some new views of Duisburg too! Hugs, Chrisx

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  24. ChrissyMonday, August 02, 2021

    Such a beautiful tag Valerie the little swan is beautiful..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, August 02, 2021

      Thanks Chrissy. I rescued the swan from an old birthday card. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie

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  25. Magic Love CrowThursday, August 26, 2021

    Very pretty pink tag!! Love it!
    Love the cow! LOL! Big Hugs!

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