Hi Everybody!
I can't really believe it, this is the third day in a row that we've had good weather!
Today I have another page for Wendy's vintage challenge at AJJ. I made an A4 mixed media page using part of a napkin which was sent to me sometime back. I can't remember who sent it, sorry, so if it was YOU, thanks a lot! This was the last quarter of the napkin, so I must have used it in other projects, too. The napkin was collaged with matt medium on to a page which had been grounded with gesso and a bit of leftover colour. The postmarks, words etc were stamped with some Artemio stamps. I used some vintage stamps on it, too. I went over the lettering and the Eiffel Tower with glossy accents:
Some people asked about our hole in the road - it's still there, nothing has been done up till now!
I walked through the castle, and always enjoy seeing the plants growing out of the stones:
This used to be the 'living room'
The leaves are turning:
Light and shadow, as in life:
This sign warns people not to climb up the stones, and then I wonder why I see parents encouraging their kids to climb it so they can get a good video:
The horses always look so contented:
And some funnies:
Have a great day, take care
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Lovely art piece Valerie, napkins can be so good for collage can't they. I like seeing plants growing in difficult places, they are tenacious. People seem to have to challenge signs I find. We went to an o,d army place a few years ago, signs said not to climb the fence as there could be unexploded ordanence, and there were two young men who had climbed the fence posing by the sign for photos!
ReplyDeleteYes I like playing with napkins, quick and easy. I always wonder how those plants can grow through the stones. Yes, people go to great lengths to get selfies, and don't care if they endanger themselves!
DeleteLovely page and wonderful photos at the castle. Oh no on the hole in the road, at least it is safely fenced off.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, I think the hole will be with us for a long time!
DeleteThat page is the perfect postcard to Paris. There's so many wonderful images, and I love the vintage lady. She is tres chic. And nice views of the castle. I am glad you've had some sun. Our day started off wonderful and then a line of storms came through. After that it felt very cold. Oh well, it is September. Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika. Here it's still warm, but we also have storms on the way, autumn is creeping up on us!
DeleteGreat photos 😊 have a nice day 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks Martyna, have a great day!
DeleteYou did a great page. The hole is big and scary. Nice outing and photos at the castle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy! Have a great day!
DeleteHi Val, good morning! Love the pretty Paris page, Males me want to visit again! Great photos and funnies, too. I would certainly Not allow my kids to climb those walls! Have a great day, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, I can't imagine anyone in their right mind letting their kids climb those stones! Have a lovely day, hugs to all!
DeleteLove your page today - Paris is a favourite subject of mine but in all the time I have been stamping have never thought to use the Eiffel Tower as a letter. Good thinking Valerie.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have used the colours of red white and blue throughout and the chic lady standing so elegantly on the letter "I" is the perfect touch.
Lovely photos and great funnies.
Hugs, Neet xx
Thanks Neet! Paris is always a good theme. Have a lovely day, take care and stay safe! Hugs!
DeleteA most adorable creation and post.... chat soon. x xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, take it slowly!
DeleteJust wanted to say thanks for you comment on my T day post about Woolverstone Hall. I wonder if the Crane Estate on my blog post was modeled after that estate. They are very similar. Hope you're have a nice day and all is well. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes, they are very similar. My brother went to Boarding School there. I'm sure it was made to look like Woolverstone Hall.
DeleteLove your art piece, Valerie.
ReplyDeleteAnd your most beautiful photos too.
Happy Tuesday!
Thanks Veronica, have a great day!
DeleteHi Val, Bill here. Lovely art and photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, have a great day.
DeleteI have a Facebook friend who is getting to go back to Paris, and she's started a FB group so we can go with her virtually. I'm excited about my upcoming trip :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be tempting to climb it, but I'm risk-averse and a rule-obeyer. I'd definitely keep my kids off it. That's a lovely setting. Such a pretty place for photos.
They may be dealing with exactly how to manage that repair. I bet just-like-it-was wouldn't be a good idea considering the weather changes.
Ah, Paris, so nice. Perhaps I will manage a trip soon, it#s not even far, about 6 hours by car! Apparently they are still waiting for the new drainage pipes and no sign of them yet! I don't mind, it's so nice and quiet on our street!
DeleteEnjoy that good weather! Our temps dropped significantly and we're in the middle of a thunderstorm. I adore your Paris piece. It really captures the essence of a city I love. And you are a lot closer than we are! I so enjoyed this post, places and funnies, too!
ReplyDeleteI think the warm weather will soon be over, but I'm enjoying it as long as it lasts! Have a great week, take care, hugs!
Deletethis Paris art is truly lovely:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, Paris is lovely, too!
DeleteROFL. Love those memes. Also love the mugs in your header.
ReplyDeleteThe piece is all sorts of fun and ahhhh, the white horse.
Thanks Sandra. I'm drinking my coffee out of the super power mug right now!
DeleteThe blue stones are quite pretty.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Glad you like the stones!
DeleteHere in the UK we've had some lovely sunny days ... but I think that's going to change!
ReplyDeleteLovely art and another great selection of photographs.
I hope they get round to mending that large hole soon.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, we have to enjoy the good weather as long as it#s there!
DeleteWhat a fabulous collage, anything to do with Paris is a winner by me. We've had 3 hot, sunny days too, but I think today is the last one. The cat 'asking a question' made me snort my coffee lol. Take care x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue! From tomorrow it will get wet and stormy again.
DeleteI love napkins on pages and yours is fabulous! Super page and love the stamps too. Wonder when they will fix that hole! Super cool castle pics - thanks for sharing them and your funnies! Another smile this morning with my coffee! Hugz
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy! They can't fix the whole til they get the drainage pipes....who knows when it will be finished?! Have a great day!
DeleteLovely photos of your walk Valerie, and beautiful art!
ReplyDeleteI love the funnies too :D
Thanks Alison. I need funnies just now!
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