Monday, 10 January 2022

T sTands for This and That

Hi Everybody!

Hope you enjoyed your weekend and here's wishing us all a good week!

Today I have another piece for  Erika's challenge  at AJJ The lovely lady was a freebie from The Graphics fairy, the background was hand- painted and the text was added digitally:



And today we are also starting a new challenge at Tag Tuesday, where Wendy is hosting with the theme 'add fabric'. The challenge goes live at 9 p.m. this evening. I have made a digital tag using a painting of mine and some lace:



And today is also  Elizabeth's T sTands for Tuesday link party, so here a warm welcome to all of the lovely ladies of the T gang who visit here:

My cup is always filled with coffee:



Saturday was cold and grey:






The Rhine is slowly going down again although bushes and trees are still under the water:


Here I caught a glimpse of the sunrise from my window, taken through the insect netting:





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

  1. MarthaMonday, January 10, 2022

    Fantastic as always Valerie! Have a great week - hugs!

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  2. My name is Erika.Monday, January 10, 2022

    She is a very lovely lady and what a perfect face for my challenge at AJJ. Thanks. and that is a great tag. I like that shadow. And I like Wendy's fabric theme. And wow, the Rhine is high. I'm glad you can get out for walks. I hope you have a wonderful T day and lots of wonderful cups of coffee this new week. Hugs-Erika

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  3. kathyinozarksMonday, January 10, 2022

    Awesome art Valerie, our lake is getting lowered a little bit every week now-to handle any snow melts etc. glad you got out for a walk, I enjoy seeing your photos too-we have grey here as well take care and Happy T hugs Kathy

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  4. peppylady (Dora)Monday, January 10, 2022

    Interesting concept "Girl who lost her shadow"
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  5. ChristineMonday, January 10, 2022

    Lovely art today, enjoyed the photos and memes too!

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  6. Nancy ChanMonday, January 10, 2022

    Beautiful face. Nice sunrise taken from your window. I love coffee. Have a great week.

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  7. AnonymousMonday, January 10, 2022

    Hi Val, good morning. Have a good start in the new week. Hope your weekend was good, and that you are feeling a bit better. I've got a quiet day today, so will try to catch up on housework. Have a wonderful Monday, hugs from us all, Sarah

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,Monday, January 10, 2022

    This woman looks sweet and angelic, Valerie, virginal and innocent! And I thought that was an extinct subspecies! Just shows what I know. I am rereading a book called "One River" by Wade Davis (fabulous book) and there are plants in the Amazon headwaters that pack several times the amount of caffeine as coffee, and I immediately thought of you. What a boost you would get with a drink made from that stuff! You'd be flying high the whole day! Better stick to cappuccino perhaps. I am wondering if the shadow in the picture ever found its owner! This morning it is minus twenty here. Tomorrow I will be leading a bird walk, so I hope it warms up at least a little. Frozen fingers are not good for adjusting binoculars! Stay warm and well fed and whatever the doctors tell you. Hugs and kisses, David.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, January 10, 2022

      Hi David. I think women like that are rare these days! I will see if I can get that book on Kindle, Normal books are too small for me to see these days. Well, not the books but the print! Today it's 6° + and sunshine - very Pleasant! I hope you have better temps tomorrow for your bird walk, we don't want all your vital parts to freeze! Like fingers and noses.... We are very well fed here, and always a kitchen full of delicious snacks and coffee! Big hugs to you and Miriam!

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  9. Divers and SundryMonday, January 10, 2022

    I've read that book by C.S. Lewis, and it is thought-provoking. I'll join you for coffee and hope :) Happy T Day!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, January 10, 2022

      I love C.S. Lewis' books, they are all good! Happy T Day!

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  10. Felix the Crafty CatMonday, January 10, 2022

    I love the way you combined the freebie with the painting, so cleverly done. I'm wondering what Yoda is up to sitting on the wall! I didn't realise until now how close you are to the river, hope it continues to go down. Here in Lincolnshire they have to keep an eye on water levels as much of the land is very flat and likely to flood. Love how you used the lace too. Have a good week. Hugs, Angela xXx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, January 10, 2022

      Thanks Angela. Yoda on the town wall surprised me, too, not a normal decoration!! I remember the high water problems in Lincolnshire well.

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  11. DVArtistMonday, January 10, 2022

    This is a nice full post. Beautiful art and wonderful photos. I too really enjoy C. S. Lewis. Have a great day Valerie.

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  12. JeanieMonday, January 10, 2022

    I love the face on your graphic fairy piece. And of course all your wonderful photos. The Snoopy magazine cover really made me smile!

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  13. ChrissyMonday, January 10, 2022

    Such a beautiful face and love that txt Valerie and I'm really going to try to get into tag Tuesday again..gorgeous tag with the fabric and great colours..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. Kathy LeoniaMonday, January 10, 2022

    i totally agree:) my mug is also full of coffee:)

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  15. gigi-hawaiiMonday, January 10, 2022

    That girl's face is so pretty! I wish I looked like her.

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  16. CatyMonday, January 10, 2022

    Pretty lady from your art journal page Valerie! And I really like your coffee cups, Happy T-day!
    The photographs are very beautiful, despite the cold and grey weather. That´s good to go out for a walk.
    I wish you a nice week, big hugs,
    Caty

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, January 10, 2022

      Hi Caty, thanks so much! Have a great week, hugs!

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  17. CJ KennedyMonday, January 10, 2022

    The faces page looks like it could be a book jacket. It looks very cold down by the river. You definitely would need a hot cup of coffee. Tea for me, please. Happy T Day

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  18. Bleubeard and ElizabethMonday, January 10, 2022

    I linked you and will be back soon to read your post.

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  19. Mae TravelsTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Cold and grey is all around us -- though we had a few hours of sunshine this morning. I wish we had been able to get to Florida but our trip wasn't practical with all the issues that are ongoing now. I hope you will have a good week.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  20. QuinleyTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Your artwork is beautiful.💙 I love the 2nd painting. :D
    -Quinley

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  21. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Your lady is beautiful and demure. I also like the other elements you added to the painted background. It is very well done and great for Erika's theme at AJJ, too.

    That's a great take on a tag. Very different, and of course, I always love fabric on art.

    I love that second cup for T this Tuesday. It's beautiful and colorful, Very graphic, too. Thanks for sharing your art, your walk, and your coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      Demure is a word that's rarely heard these days, I think being demure is out of fashion! Happy T day, take care, stay warm!

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  22. pearshapedcraftingTuesday, January 11, 2022

    What a fabulous page for Erika's AJJ theme. Love the tag - fabric..hmm think I've got some of that! Hope you are still enjoying your coffee at the clinic. Love the photos- the Mersey is high too, the little island has almost disappeared. Happy T Day, Chrisx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      Thanks Chris. Fabric is a nice theme indeed! Yes, I'm still enjoying my coffee, thanks! I used to love being by the Mersey! Happy T day!

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  23. Kate YetterTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Lovely art today but my favorite is your hand painted background on your journal page. It goes perfectly with that beautiful image.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      Thanks Kate, when I have time I often paint backgrounds and have a selection ready when I need them! Happy T day!

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  24. Linda KunsmanTuesday, January 11, 2022

    What a lovely image from Graphics Fairy. Beautiful page! Fun and vibrant tag art. Coffee- yes, a must have for me in the morning:) "Sit with the animals" - I positively LOVE this one!! Have a great new week, and happy T day!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      Thanks Linda. Sitting with animals is really lovely! Happy T Day!

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  25. Carola BartzTuesday, January 11, 2022

    The art journal page is so beautiful! I also like your tag very much. What is Yoda doing on that wall? Is the Force with your place?

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      I loved seeing Yoda on the old town walls, so funny here in this very conservative place! I hope the Force will definitely stay with us! Happy T Day!

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  26. craftytrogTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Happy T-Day Valerie!
    Your art is beautiful as always, and great photos.
    I hope your hands are getting better.
    Hugs,
    Alison

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  27. Veronica LeeTuesday, January 11, 2022

    I enjoyed the photos and memes.

    Lovely art as always, Valerie.

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  28. LiscaTuesday, January 11, 2022

    What a lovely young lady. Demure was the word that sprang to mind (other people mentioned it too). I have not read that C.S.Lewis book but I know what it's about
    The tag based on your own artwork is beautiful too.
    I always enjoy your photos. The Rhine is still very high!
    It was a lovely surprise to see Yoda on the wall!
    I liked the image with the lamb (and the quote) but my attention went to the beautifully handknitted jumper.
    Happy T-Day to you and I hope that your health improves steadily. (I assume you are still at the clinic)
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      Thanks Lisca. I will be in the clinic for a couple of weeks. Stay safe, hugs, Valerie

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  29. nwilliams6Tuesday, January 11, 2022

    Happy T-day, Valerie. Lovely art and tag, and all your inspirational words and pictures are fabulou. I loved the picture of Yoda (he makes me smile). Have a fab week and hope you are gettng better!!! Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, January 11, 2022

      I loved Yoda, too, how he got on our sacred town walls is really a mystery! Hugs!

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  30. one irrational beanTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Happy t day. Beautiful photos and art. Love the quotes and I will check out the CSLewis book. Wishing you a lovely day. Hope is my 22 word, I especially love that quote. Your blog is always a treat. Xx

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  31. Empire of the CatTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Hi Valerie, I love all your art today, and the fabric tag challenge sounds like something I would like also so I will try and enter, though I have not been doing much so far this year. Your link was wrong on T but I found the post anyway. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  32. Sandra CoxTuesday, January 11, 2022

    So many wonders today. Look at that Yoda. Love all the pieces and enjoy that blue coffee meme:)
    YOU take special care.
    Hugs.

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  33. Gillena CoxTuesday, January 11, 2022

    Luv your hope quote. Nice tag. Enjoyed the photos. Yes lets have a good week. Thanks for dropping by my blog

    much love...

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  34. aussie aNNieWednesday, January 12, 2022

    I am back and commenting after a short break, lovely to see your gorgeous work again. xx

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  35. MeggymayWednesday, January 12, 2022

    A fabulous page for Erika's theme, the lady looks so innocent as well as beautiful. I loved the tag and the photos you shared as well.
    Stay safe.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, January 12, 2022

      Thanks Yvonne, the lady is a wonderful image! Have a great day!

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  36. NeetWednesday, January 12, 2022

    I love the second cup of coffee you have shown us today, what gorgeous colours and how lovely they look together. Thanks for the other funnies too and the photographs, especially the one of the Rhine in full swell. Wow, what a picture is that!
    Now to your journal page - this is a beautiful face you have portrayed for us. Oh to have a lovely chin like herd, such a beauty. Such a lovely young lady, so sweet and demure but also what a gorgeous background you have given us. Love the lettering on the second. photograph.
    Hugs Neet xx

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  37. Valerie-JaelWednesday, January 12, 2022

    Thanks Neet! As an inveterate coffee drinker I love coffee cups! The Rhine is at least in its bed this time, last year we had floods and it was lapping at the town walls! Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

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  38. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comWednesday, January 12, 2022

    Pretty as a picture.

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  39. RikaFriday, January 14, 2022

    Great tag and wonderful Photo's!

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  40. MicheleMonday, January 17, 2022

    your journal page is stunning as is your fabric tag! xo

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  41. Sandra Wright.Monday, January 17, 2022

    Fab Tag Valerie, love the warm colours and especially love that you have used one of your paintings..
    Hope you are ok..xx

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