Wednesday 8 September 2021

Midweek Post

Hi Everybody!

Today I have another journal page for Wendy's vintage challenge at AJJ. The calendar image is from the Graphics Fairy:



And another tag made from recycled materials for my challenge at Tag Tuesday:



Some photos from my walks:



Bad hair day:



The balloon flowers have bloomed again:



Lots of work going on in the fields:







Flowers and bees:



Canada geese:


The first butterfly I have caught this year:









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

  1. kiwikidWednesday, September 08, 2021

    I like your tag and page for the vintage challenge Valerie. As always great walk photos, that last photo is great, a lovely shady walk and inviting path.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Sue. I love walking that path, too, it leads to a lovely park full of apple trees!

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  2. Lowcarb team memberWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Lovely art.

    I do like the balloon flowers, such a gorgeous shade of blue.
    I agree with 'kiwikid' your last photograph is great, it looks a very inviting path.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Jan, some paths really invite us to explore! Have a great day!

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  3. TammyWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Gorgeous art Valerie, love that vintage calendar lady and the fabulous textures on your tag! Beautiful photos of your walk, the last picture is so peaceful!
    Hugs, Tammy

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Tammy, that lady on the calendar is having a good time! Have a lovely day, hugs!

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  4. aussie aNNieWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Magnificent post my friend, thanks for the cheery up. xx

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  5. ChristineWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Beautiful page and tag. Love the photos.

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  6. Nancy ChanWednesday, September 08, 2021

    I like the beautiful page with the lady on the swing. Nice close up shot of the Canadian Geese and butterfly. Yesterday, I was trying to take a snapshot of a beautiful butterfly but it was too fast for me.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Nancy. Butterflies are often hard to catch. Have a great day!

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning! Hope the sun is shining for you! Love the Journal page and the grungy tag. Lovely photos, too. Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Sarah, hope you are all doing well- how does S like school? I'm sure she's happy there!

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  8. Crafting QueenWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Two wonderful creations. Love the textures on the tag. Such beautiful photos. Have a wonderful day. Hugs Anesha

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  9. NeetWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Well, nobody can deny that is Vintage. What a lovely page you have put together there Valerie. I love the little cherubs atop the lady on the swing. That calendar cover sits well on top of the lovely background that has some nice script on it.
    Love the photos of the birds, the heron and the bad hair day especially - you must have a super camera to capture them so closely.
    Take care
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Neet, I loved this image as soon as I saw it, so light and carefree. The tree where the birds sit in is about 100 yards from my balcony, so I zoom them in, and can observe the birds without disturbing them. Have a great day, stay safe, hugs!

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  10. Bleubeard and ElizabethWednesday, September 08, 2021

    What an adorable vintage image you gave us today. This is absolutely stunning. You chose a great vintage image, too. It's perfect for Wendy's theme at AJJ.

    I love your latest tag, too. I think it's awesome and of course, I love anything recycled.

    Two favorite photos today are the swan and the farmer with the bales of hay in the field. thanks for taking us with you on your walk. Hope you are feeling better.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Elizabeth, I have been waiting to use this lovely image! Recycled is always good. Still feeling pretty awful, I think I just have to get used to it!

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,Wednesday, September 08, 2021

    Good morning Valerie: Great shots of the Grey Heron and, of course the Canada Geese. Saw a few of those myself last evening! Hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Hi David! You mean you still have Canada Geese over there? I thought they were all here! Have a fun day, hugs!

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  12. Elkes LebensglückWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Herrlich und so romantisch sehen diese zwei Arbeiten aus un die Ballonblume ist wunderschön und deine Fotos von den Vögeln und der Umgebung!
    Schönen Tag wünsche ich dir!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Danke, liebe Elke, dir auch einen schönen Tag, bleib gesund!

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  13. Mbul KecilWednesday, September 08, 2021

    very beautiful photos from start till the end...the baloon flowers have a nice color...and the bird such a beautiful phose

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  14. AishuWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Love the flowers & animals! Swan is very pretty. Have a great day! :D

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  15. My name is Erika.Wednesday, September 08, 2021

    This latest page is wonderful Valerie. It is definitely bringing me back to spring or summer. The calendar addition is a great embellishment. I also love your tag. It has a bit of street edginess to it. I've got a tag which I'll either post Thursday or Friday, Was just letting it have a bit of a dry. And wonderful photos. Bad hair day made me smile, and you caught a bee along with your butterfly. Hope your week is going well. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Erika, since September started it's been summer here, but it won't last much longer. I'm looking forward to seeing your tag, too! Have a great day, take care!

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  16. Teresa ArsenaultWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Gorgeous tag and page. I love your nature photos, especially the close-ups with the bees and butterfly. hugs, Teresa

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  17. AnonymousWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Hi Val, Bill here, lovely art and photos!

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  18. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Thanks Bill, have a great day!

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  19. gigi-hawaiiWednesday, September 08, 2021

    I like the picture of the swan the most. Such an elegant creature!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      So true, I love to watch them gliding over the water!

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  20. Divers and SundryWednesday, September 08, 2021

    I love that tag!

    So many beautiful sights. It'd take me forever to walk, as I'd keep stopping :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks! I keep stopping, too, but I'm never in a hurry. Have a great day!

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  21. Kathy LeoniaWednesday, September 08, 2021

    i adore all those beautiful photos of the nature:)

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  22. FondaWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Thanks for taking me on your walk with you! It's always a treat! I also love your tag!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Fonda! I love just walking around here. Have a great week, stay safe!

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  23. CJ KennedyWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Pretty page and tag. Your walk photos are stunning. Bad hair day made me laugh. The blue of the balloon flowers rival the blue of the sky. Butterflies and bees are very busy

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks CJ. That poor bird had endured a wet and windy day! Have a great day, take care!

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  24. SueWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Your journal page is so pretty Valerie, and I really love your funky tag! There are many times that I resemble the poor bedraggled bird lol. Have a very happy week, Sue xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Sue! I think we can all relate to that poor bird!

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  25. ChrissyWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Gorgeous journal page Valerie and love your new tag using up your stuff and the photos are lovely, love the little fat bumble bee on the thistles..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      Thanks Chrissy, i love watching the bees bumbling!

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  26. Sandra CoxWednesday, September 08, 2021

    The blue in those balloon flowers just pop!
    I love vintage:)
    Take special care.
    Hugs

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 08, 2021

      I love the balloon flowers, the birds planted them. Have a great day!

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  27. SakurankoWednesday, September 08, 2021

    Oh very cute photos darling

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  28. peppylady (Dora)Wednesday, September 08, 2021

    I still need to try to make some tags, they look more interesting than the store bought one. Swans are here at first part year.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  29. My name is Erika.Wednesday, September 08, 2021

    I just checked my email for the day and saw your article. That is really interesting. I didn't know bees wouldn't cross large bodies of water. I had to even look up where Baltrum was located. I bet that is quite the sight on the ship with all those boxes of queens. Very cool. Thanks so much for sharing it with me. Much much appreciated! Happy Wednesday night or Thursday morning, which ever it is when you read this! hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 09, 2021

      Thanks Erika, glad you liked it. I thought it was a fascinating idea. It's Thursday morning here, just rolled out of bed and am sitting at m computer with my coffee - yesssssssss!

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  30. nwilliams6Thursday, September 09, 2021

    Super journal page - love all the colorful images. Fun recycled items on your textured tag too. Some great ideas.

    Great pictures too - may favorite is the bad hair day one - I needed a chuckle this morning so it is perfect!!!

    Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 09, 2021

      Thanks Nancy. That poor bird was so bedraggled after the storm! Have agreat day!

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  31. WendyKThursday, September 09, 2021

    A fabulous page, love the vintage image, and as you know I love birds. Thank you for another page for my theme.
    Hugs Wendy

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 09, 2021

      Thanks Wendy, birds are beautiful creatures, I love watching them.

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  32. craftytrogThursday, September 09, 2021

    A beautiful page, and I love your tag art Valerie!
    Stunning photos too!
    Have a good evening.

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  33. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsFriday, September 10, 2021

    How sweet are those cherubs holding the swing, lovely old vintage design with it's watercolour vibe. Like the new Tag Tuesday them too, you've made good use of those recycled materials, great image is it a stamp??
    I'm smiling at The bad hair day Bird... that's me every morning haa haa.
    Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, September 13, 2021

      Oh yes, I can relate to bad hairday, I have fine and rather frizzy hair, horrible! The image was cut from a magazine, but I have a similar one, it was just too big for the tag!

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  34. ChrissySaturday, September 11, 2021

    What a great tag you recycle Valerie and then to put it use again onto a journal page..brilliant..great photos again too..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  35. MeggymayMonday, September 13, 2021

    First of all sorry I am late calling in and I am having a smile at the photo of the bird having a bad hair day, its real fun to see.
    A fabulous page Valerie and tag and of course recycling has to get top marks.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, September 13, 2021

      Thanks for coming by, you're always welcome! That poor bird must have been buffeted by the wind and rain! Have a great week!

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