Tuesday, 9 November 2021

New challenge at TIOT

Hi Everybody!

Today we are staring a new challenge at TIOT and our them this time is make it magical. As always, projects of all formats are welcome, and you have 2 weeks to link to us. Please hop on over to our blog and see the gorgeous pieces made by my teamies.  Hope to see you there! 

What could be more magical than sunrise or sunset?  I made a hybrid piece using a photos for the backgrounds and for the night watchman:



I am also linking to Chris' challenge at AJJ - all kinds of weather.

A walk through our little town:





The Schiffchen (little ship) restaurant:






Colourful leaves:










I'm enjoying the last days of autumn colour, the leaves are falling quickly and will soon be gone.

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

57 comments:

  1. Your walk clicks are lovely vj. Beautiful leaves in orange!

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    1. Thanks Ashok, I love seeing the colours of those leaves!

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  2. I really like leaves hang over wall.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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    1. Thanks Dora, the leaves are beautiful. Enjoy your coffee!

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  3. Beautiful hybrid piece and stunning leaves!

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  4. Ooh magical, I do hope I have time to join in. I really like these hybrid pieces of yours and this example is wonderful. Thank you so much for the tour I hardly get anywhere these days. Vee xx

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    1. Thanks Vee, it would be lovely to see you joining in! I like being outside and enjoying the weather and views! Have a great day!

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  5. Great post with loads of mysterious craft. xx

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  6. Hi Val, good morning! Hope you are feeling better. You made a wonderful journal page, simple but fantastic - that's magic! Lovely to see the pictures of all those beautiful autumn leaves, loved seeing the close-ups. I suppose I always hurry by and don't see how lovely they are. You see everything with the eyes of an artist! Have a great da, hugs, Sarah

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    1. Thanks Sarah, I love taking pics of all the beauties along the way! Hope you are all doing well, hugs, Valerie

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  7. That is a beautiful art piece. Thank you for the photos of your town. You live in a lovely place. Beautiful autumn leaves. Have a great day.

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    1. Thanks Nancy, our little town is really beautiful, I love living here.

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  8. Es ist immer eine wahre Freude dein Kunstwerk anzuschauen, ja es wirklich magisch und wunderschön!
    Die Fotos aus deiner kleinen Stadt sind wieder so schöne Erinnerung für mich und ich wünsche dir eine schöne bunte Herbstwoche!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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  9. What a lovely town you live in. Your camera captures its charm. Cool art page.

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    1. Thanks Teresa, I love living here! Have a great day!

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  10. What a fabulous idea for a magical page. I am with you on that one. And the little sparkle add and the night watchman are always perfect additions. I would hope we all have our own private watchmen like him to protect us at night. I hope all is well with you. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Thanks Erika. I like the idea of having a watchman or angel looking after us. I am not feeling good just no, really bad pains! Let's hope it gets better soon!

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  11. Beautiful page! Sunsets and sunrises are so magical and I love all the sparkle on your page 😁. Your town is so picturesque and I enjoyed exploring with you, those autumn leaves are magical too! Happy wishes! Hugs Jo x

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  12. Thanks Jo! I love the autumn leaves, people look at m like I'm crazy when I stand and take pics of old leaves... Happy T Day, hugs!

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  13. Absolutely magical art piece Erika! I really love how you do hybrid work.. it is just magical! As is your hometown! LOVE those photos! Have a fantastic week! ((HUGS)) Helen

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    1. Thanks Helen, I Love our little town! Have a great day!

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  14. Your little town always looks so picturesque and beautiful. I love the reflections in the shop windows.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  15. The magic is in the detail and you have created a real beauty. So glad you also shared it with us at AJJ using Chris's theme, too.

    LOVE those leaves and the flower boxes on the houses. Hope your day is going well, dear.

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth! I am in love with all of of the leaves just now and soon they will be gone. Have a great day!

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  16. A really magical page Valerie and I like the idea of a 'watchman' guarding the night. I always like seeing photos from your town, it's such a pretty place and there's always lots of colour and beautiful shop windows.
    Hope you're feeling OK.
    Hugs, Avril xx

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    1. Thanks Avril, it is indeed a nice thought! Have a great week, have fun with your munchkins!

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  17. You live in a lovely town, gorgeous colours on the leaves.

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  18. You are an artist in so many ways. This is a lovely post.

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  19. Gorgeous piece Valerie, love the photos you used and that awesome quote! Love the pictures of your town and the leaves along the buildings are gorgeous, perfect fall colors!
    Take care & hugs, Tammy

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    1. Thanks Tammy, I will muss the beautiful leaves when they are gone.

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  20. Wonderful art and photos Valerie!

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  21. I love your piece Valerie, your colours are really glowing! Take care and have a great week, Sue xx

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  22. Wonderful magical piece Valerie and you live in a magical town too with those gorgeous Autumn leaves and beautiful houses, what a lovely place to live or visit..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Thanks Chrissy, it is indeed a pretty place to live, with many places from the middle ages, and castle ruins from the 8th -9th century!

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  23. Wow, your magical piece is stunning, that background is amazing


    Joan x

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  24. So nice to see these photographs of your town.
    The Autumn leaves, such wonderful colours.

    All the best Jan

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  25. Beautiful piece, Valerie! Everything is magical!

    And that background is amazing!

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  26. A fabulous page Valerie and I love your take on the new TioT theme, we take so much for granted and should appreciate the magic each day brings.
    Hope you are feeling a bit better today, I am in catch up mode as always.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Thanks Yvonne, each day really does bring us magic. I just came back from the doctor, so now it's feet up time.Hugs.

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  27. Your pictures totally underscore your art, Valerie. Such a true statement about nature and the magic dust effect is super cool! Love it!

    I would so love to walk around your town!

    Hugz

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    1. Thanks Nancy, our little town is a peaceful and lovely place, with lots of magic in it! Hugs!

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  28. This is a truly magical page and Thanks so much for linking to my theme at AJJ. Love the walk around your town - as usual! I love the beautiful leaves but especially love the reflections in the shop windows! Hugs, Chrisx

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