Hi Everybody!
It's weekend - enjoy! Here it's cold and crisp but with sunshine today, so definitely weather I like - just right for walking.
Today I have another piece to share inspired by Andrea Gomoll's lesson in the Lifebook taster sessions. Andrea made the elf into a wand, but I decided to make it into an autumn wreath, as I discovered lots of die-cut and painted leaves and flowers tucked away in a box, and wanted to use them. The wreath is made from Styrofoam, painted and glittered. I cut out the elf and put her is the middle:
Then I started to think about how I could change it into a journal page for Tracey's challenge at AJJ. So I magicked the photo into my graphics programme and digitally cut it out. Then I added a window frame with blue skies outside and put a virtual nail into the virtual frame to hang up my virtual wreath - done!
And I have a last tag for Sandie's bookpaper challenge at Tag Tuesday, this time a Christmas one - Christmas is coming nearer!
For Elizabeth's 2nd on the 2nd I am sharing some autumn pages from past years:
We have had changeable weather again - storm, wind, rain, hail and sunshine:
Sunrise on Wednesday:
After the storm:
Sunrise on Thursday:
And sunrise on Friday:
Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Once again, you have a plethora of art to share. I saw that little elf, but knew I'd probably never be able to draw it. You did a clever job and later turned it into a great journal page for Wendy's theme at AJJ. Thanks for this fun entry, dear.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas tag. It's wonderful. I know this is going to sound crazy, but can you tell me what the E and R stand for in the King/Queen realm. I see it everywhere when I see Queen Elizabeth, the palace, and even the letter boxes like the one you used.
I was so pleased to see some of these great journal pages, many of which I've seen in the past. However, it's great to see so many of them together in one post. Thanks for sharing so many of your wonderful autumn inspired journal pages with us as your second look on the 2nd.
Your sky shots are amazing. It actually looks like autumn is starting to arrive in your area, dear. Lovely, lovely photos.
Thanks Elizabeth. The letters on the pillar box are for the first letter of the monarch's name, the Roman numerals for the oder of the name, here for 'second', as Elisabeth is the 2nd queen of that name, and R for Regina - queen, or Rex if it's a male monarch! So it reads 'Elisabeth 2nd Queen'. We have autumn temps here the leaves are falling! Have a great day!
DeleteThanks for explaining it on both your blog and mine. Now I know and it sure helps when I read it on anything Queen related.
DeleteYou're welcome! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteYay to cooler weather! That motivates me to walk and exercise a lot more, Valerie. I want to hang out with that fun and lovely elf! You did a really awesome job! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteThanks Ro, the elf is hanging out with me - literally! Hugs!
DeleteBeautiful work for the challenges. Hope you have regained some energy I have been worried about you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine. It's still a hard time here, let's hope it gets a bit better soon! Have a great weekend!
DeleteTus composiciones artísticas están muy elaboradas, la corona otoñal con elfo, es genial.
ReplyDeleteMe entusiasma ver tus paisajes tan variados y cambiantes en el otoño.
BESOS... Feliz Fin de Semana!!
Muchas gracias, Maria Luisa. El otono me gusta mucho. Que tengas tambien un buen Fin de Semana!
DeleteHi Val, good morning! Lots of fabulous art today, the wreath is delightful and I love how you magicked it into a journal page, fantastic. Lovely autumn art and photos, too. Have a great weekend, hugs from us all, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, happy weekend to you, too. I have sent you letter, hope it gets to you soon! Hugs to all!
DeleteAll your craft work are very creative and nicely done. Stunning sky shots. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, the sky has been so beautiful this week!
DeleteYou did a grand job with the elf Valerie and your Autumnal wreath frames her cheeky smile so well, a very clever blending of art work. A adore your 2nd on the 2nd work, wonderful to go back and re-share these pages one may have missed. They all fit in so well with my AJJ theme.
ReplyDelete12 weeks till Christmas... your book page tag would make a very sweet Christmas card.
Hugs Tracey xx
Thanks Tracey, I had fun with the elf! I have a lot of autumnal pages from previous years, it's always my fave season. Have a great weekend, hugs!
DeleteYour sweet little elf nestled inside your wreath is gorgeous Valerie. beautiful colours and I love your Autumn pages and Christmas tag..fabulous projects..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Thanks Chrissy, have a great weekend, stay safe!
DeleteYour elf wreath is cute and clever to hang it in the "window". The music paper challenge would make a perfect Christmas card. The European Robin is so much cuter than the American Robin. Love that pink and purple sky, too. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks CJ. The tag will be for my neighbour come Christmas! The robins here are always beautiful! Happy weekend!
DeletePretty smart that you did a two-for-one deal here, Valerie. Going down the images I see lots of birds starting with that poster bird, European Robin, much featured on everything from Christmas cards to baked goods. If only they got royalties! There'd be no more grubbing in the dirt for worms. Gilded perches and servants to bring tasty tidbits of all kinds would be the norm. I notice above that CJK comments that your robin is cuter than ours. Our robin is not a robin. It is a thrush Turdus migratorius, in the same genus as your blackbird Turdus merula. Early European settlers, awash with nostalgia for what they had left behind and in those days would never see again, called the first thing they saw with a red breast a robin. Then you follow with others birds, the aforementioned European Blackbird, Mallard, a House Sparrow and herons. What taste you have. No doubt at some point in the future, on your peregrinations around Balconia-by-the-Rhine, you will discover exotic species never before seen in the wider world. How exciting that will be! In the meantime stay well, drink coffee, be happy. Hugs and kisses, David
ReplyDeleteThanks David. the robins would indeed be rich if they were given royalties for all the times they are used. I didn't know that the American robin isn't a robin, thanks for the explanation! We have lots of beautiful birds here, and as you know, I like to include their photos in my art. And as you know, I am a specialist for the exotic bird life of Balconia....Have a great weekend, take care, hugs to you both!
DeleteAnother wonderful art post Valerie. That is a wonderful autumn wreath, and this is really clever how you used a digital picture of it and made a journal page. I love it, especially that cute autumn elf. And all those beautiful second on the second autumn scenes are worth another look. I hope your weather settles down. They are saying clouds here today and rain tomorrow. Not a beautiful sunny weekend. Take care.Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika, glad you like the elf on the wreath, it looks pretty hanging here! It's very dark and cold and blustery today, good weather to stay home, feet up, and read! Hugs!
DeleteAll of your Autumn pages are lovely reminders of how beautiful this season can be. Your Autumn wreath is absolutely delightful and your Christmas tag is scrumptious. Hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. Autumn is always my fave season. Have a great weekend, hugs!
DeleteA fabulous post all round Valerie. Love how the little elf appears on your journal page.
ReplyDeleteHoping to get moving on a tag before the new theme starts - I love the robin on the pillar box.
Its; great to see those older pages - the one with the Herons is my favourite! We have had some interesting skies lately but today's a great one - love the Friday sunrise! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, hugs, Chrisx
Thanks Chris. The little elf is cute, that was a fun lesson! Yesterday we had beautiful skies, right now it just looks dark and threatening outside! Have a great weekend!
DeleteGorgeous past Autumn pages, I especially like the one with the cranes in silhouette. Silhouette works so well against the oranges of autumn. I adore your little elf in the centre of your new garland and what a lovely journal page it has made for you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it is lovely and crisp for you to go out walking, it's wet here again!
Hugs, Neet xx
Thanks Neet, the colours of autumn are always beautiful and make everything look good! The weather has changed again here, now it's not nice any more! Have a great weekend, hugs!
DeleteWhat gorgeous pieces Valerie, the elf is fabulous, and I always love how you manage to 'magic' them into your pages. It's so cold here today and it hasn't (and won't) stop raining. Take care and have a very happy weekend, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue! Since Harry Potter I've been keen on magic! Have a great weekend!
DeleteA cute elf, and fabulous art Valerie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison, enjoy your weekend!
DeleteHuiii das ist so süss, ich liebe deine Elfe und den Herbstkranz und dann daraus eine wunderschöne Journalseite!!!
ReplyDeleteAch und die anderen Zwei sind auch so schön.
Die Fotos von den einzelnen Tagen sind wunderbar wie der Sonnenuntergang war, danke dir!
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende!
Lieben Gruss Elke
Vielen Dank, liebe Elke, dir ein schönes Wochenende!
DeleteI love your elf wreath, Valerie. I have one twenty-plus year old wreath that I hang at Christmas. I'm in awe of people like you who can create such lovely wealths and other pieces of art. The piece with the head with a tree is gorgeous. And the birds! I dearly love birds of all kinds. Your skies are lovely. I never tire of looking at sunrises and sunsets. Have a happy and safe week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise, my Christmas wreath is ancient, too, perhaps I should make a new one! Birds, flowers, skies, water all make me happy. Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteA great christmas tag incorporating book paper.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's not long now until Christmas, is it just me or does time fly by quicker when we get older,lol...x
Time flies quicker the older we get, that's certain!
DeleteI have to ask, how much time do you spend creating beautiful works.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I spend a lot of time creating, I'm retired, so have time!
Deleteso much gorgeous art from you today! lovely! have a great weekend and week! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Michele, you have a great week, too!
DeleteVery interesting photos. Have a nice day 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks Martyna, have a nice day!
DeleteWhat a wonderful set of creations. I love your painting and the fact you are constantly experimenting. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteThanks Anesha, I love to experiment! Have a great, new week!
DeleteBeautiful works! And what a lovely lady elf.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol, have a great day!
DeleteIt's been stormy here, too, but there's no rain today and I even see some sun peeking through. Your sky photos -as always- are a joy to look at :)
ReplyDeleteNo sun here today, cold, grey and windy. Lovely weather for reading, eating and crafting!
DeleteSuch wonderful colorful artworks! I love your header with the owls! I hope you had a good weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra, have a great week, take care!
DeleteYou have captured Autumn at its best throughout this post Valerie! Beautiful artwork and I am loving your tags too. Hope you are feeling better soon xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Pinky. Have a great week, hugs!
DeleteGorgeous artwork Valerie, love that elf and how you digitally added it to a page, very pretty! Beautiful Christmas tag, the image pops against the music paper! Beautiful sky photos too.
DeleteTake care, Tammy x
Thanks Tammy, the elf was fun to make! Have a great week, Take care, hugs, Valerie
DeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend post this is.
F A B U L O U S art and photographs.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, glad you like it! Have a great week!
DeleteA fabulous post Valerie with lots of beautiful art and photos to look at. The wreath with the elf wall hanging is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Thanks Yvonne, glad you liked my elf!
DeleteThat little elf face is the cutest ever! But it's fun seeing your seconds, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, I had fun with the elf!
DeleteThat is an impy face for sure. I love the tree head too. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! Have a great day!
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