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Thursday 17 March 2022

Thursday/Friday post

Hi Everybody!

Another short post today, I am still very exhausted!

The blossom exploding everywhere on the trees inspired the lady with white flowers. Avril gifted me the die-cuts some time back, thanks again! The lace is part of a doily used to serve bread here in the kitchen, so I rescued it afterwards, too good to throw away! I used A3 paper and acrylic paints. I am linking to my spring challenge at AJJ and to Paint Party Friday, which will soon be closing down - so sad!






And some spring pictures:



















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

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67 comments:

  1. DVArtistThursday, March 17, 2022

    She is very beautiful. Feels like spring. Love the photos especially the rabbit and porci. Have a great day.

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  2. JeanieThursday, March 17, 2022

    I can't think of better inspiration than to see spring blooming the way it is there. And oh, I love that bunny!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks Jeanie, spring is lovely! Take care, hugs, Valerie

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  3. ChristineThursday, March 17, 2022

    Love your beautiful spring page and the photos are beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousThursday, March 17, 2022

    Hi Val, good morning. Slowly but surely we are nearing completion here in my kitchen, and that makes me happy. Love today's page with the beautifu blue/white theme, so delicate, really reminiscent of blue skies and white blossoms. Have a great day, hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks Sarah. Glad you are getting back to normal! Hugs to you all!

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,Thursday, March 17, 2022

    I am sorry to hear that you remain exhausted, Valerie, but I am glad to see your post pop up in my feed. I have done many things in my life, had many adventures, a couple quite harrowing, I have seen great sunsets and squalid streets, wet my feet in most of the world's oceans and dripped with perspiration in hot, steamy jungles, i have trod woodland paths, and marched along rainforest trails, I have come fave to face with poisonous snakes and Koalas, I have seen babies born and sages die, but I have never rescued a used doily for any reason at all. This all goes to prove, (as if it needed proving) that you craftspeople are a breed apart. Since I am not a member of this sisterhood, I wonder how I came to follow so many of you? A whole new world has opened up to me. Thanks today for another long-necked beauty and birds and animals too. What a great way to start my day. I will have to be on the lookout for used doilies. Perhaps I'll bring one home just to say I could! Hugs and kisses, David

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Hi David. I read your post whileeating and had to laugh out loud at your comment of not yet having salvaged used doilies! Yes, we crafters are a sisterhood apart, and I think secretly you learn to salvage lost doilies, stitch scrap paper on to old book pages, put some colour on it, and call it art! If you decide to try this nobel endeavous, I am sure you will be gracefully received into our sisterhood! And if the doily has coffee or grease spots on it, wonderful. Then you don't need to distress it by the artful technique of splattering it with coffee or gravy or whatever! I think we are all really a bit crazy, but hey, who cares! Have a fab day, take care, big hugs!

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    2. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      corrections: secretly you yearn not learn and while eating is usually spelled as 2 separate words!

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    3. David M. Gascoigne,Thursday, March 17, 2022

      .....and I had fave to face instead of face to face.

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    4. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Glad I'm not the only one with typos!

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  6. aussie aNNieThursday, March 17, 2022

    Beautiful vibrant post...,
    loving the gorgeous designs and colours are great. ♥

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  7. My name is Erika.Thursday, March 17, 2022

    I LOVE today's face Valerie. The contrast of the blue and white, the white being those great die cuts, and that rescued piece of lace work amazing well together. They scream spring too. This is a beauty. I hope you get some rest, but this piece definitely says you still have it. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks Erika, glad you like it! Have a great day!

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  8. CJ KennedyThursday, March 17, 2022

    Beautiful Spring goddess. Oh, the bunny is adorable! Take care and enjoy your day!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks CJ. This morning I watched bunnies, birds and squirrels in the garden, so pretty!

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  9. Divers and SundryThursday, March 17, 2022

    I like her lace collar. The early Spring leaves are an encouraging sight, and those spring flowers... :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks, spring flowers are just delightful to see.

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  10. Bleubeard and ElizabethThursday, March 17, 2022

    Your spring beauty is perfect with her long neck and die cut bits. Love how you saved part of the doily. I have done the same for years. Now I don't go places where they serve them. I agree she looks like a spring goddess. Thanks for another great entry for AJJ using your theme.

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      Thanks Elizabeth, the kitchen here often serves things with doilies underneath, so I have been colecting them - too good to throw away!

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  11. Bleubeard and ElizabethThursday, March 17, 2022

    Not sure what is wrong with me today. In a hurry, I guess. I am sorry to read you are still exhausted. Keep us updated as to what you learn from the cardiologist, please.

    I LOVE the bunny rabbit. That has got to be my favorite photo today, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, March 17, 2022

      I will of course let you know as soon as I get the results- We have bunnies and squirrels and lots of robins here, so pretty to see!

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  12. Kathy LeoniaThursday, March 17, 2022

    i love your art and all those stunning spring photos;)

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  13. Crafting QueenThursday, March 17, 2022

    Love your painting, love how you used the die cuts. Beautiful photos as well. Hope you feel better soon. Hugs Anesha x

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  14. ChrissyThursday, March 17, 2022

    What a beauty and all those beautiful dies to give her a frame and gorgeous collar, so gorgeous..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. kathyinozarksThursday, March 17, 2022

    Beautiful post Valarie, Lovely new spring page, and I enjoyed seeing spring popping up there-hugs take care of yourself
    Kathy

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Kathy, spring is very welcome here! Have a great weekend!

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  16. Sandra CoxThursday, March 17, 2022

    Oh my, those critters are the cutest. Hope that hawk(?)isn't eyeing the bunny.
    Okay, this lady is my favorite...until the next one. Great idea to recycle the doily.
    Hope tomorrow you are more rested and energized.
    Hugs

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  17. NatureFootstepThursday, March 17, 2022

    such a beautiful post. Both the lady and the nature spring shots. Our spring is not that far yet. Love the lady and the use of different things. I had to smile when I noticed you used a part of a doily as I did that a bit earlier. It is soo cool we can use anything for our art. :) I just wish I had some or the flower die-cuts.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Monika. I love using all sorts of divers things to create!

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  18. Lowcarb team memberThursday, March 17, 2022

    Lovely art and great photographs.
    Spring is one of my favourite seasons, and we have been enjoying some nice spring-like weather.

    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Nancy ChanFriday, March 18, 2022

    Beautiful art piece. Love your spring flowers. Have a nice, relaxing weekend.

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  20. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFriday, March 18, 2022

    She is beautiful, Valerie!! The bunnies are so cute, well done photographing them. Hope you feel more energetic soon. I am sad that PPF is finishing up too, I would have never met you if it was not for PPF.

    -Soma

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Soma, I hope I soon feel better and can go home!

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  21. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsFriday, March 18, 2022

    She's incredibly beautiful Valerie as she peeps through her lacy veil. I can see why you would be inspired by the blossom everything seems to have blossomed earlier than usual this year. Wonderful photo shares, the wee rabbit looks happy in his outdoor habitat.
    Wishing you much more strength this weekend, thinking of you Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Tracy. Lots of bunnies, squirrels and robins here in the park, as well as other critters. Have a great weekend!

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  22. MeggymayFriday, March 18, 2022

    A very beautiful page Valerie and a great way to use the doily, too many items get thrown out when folk cannot see beyond their primary use. I hope you are not feeling so tired today, everything takes time as we get older.
    Be safe and get well.
    Yvonne xx
    ps I loved the spring photos as well.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Yvonne, I think we all like to collect useful things for crafting!

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  23. Kristin DudishFriday, March 18, 2022

    I absolutely love the way you've rescued that doily and turned it into something beautiful, Valerie! (I have a feeling that after reading your wonderful post, a lot of us will be performing our own doily rescues!) Thank you for the inspiration. And thank you for being a long time partyer with us at PPF - it is always a pleasure to see your work! I hope you feel much better soon :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Kristin! I will miss PPF, we all will, stay safe and well!

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  24. Maria MedeirosFriday, March 18, 2022

    Really beautiful artwork! Loving your artwork and love your nature photos. Happy PPF and I hope you feel better soon. Wising you all the best.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Maria. Happy PPF for the last time, hope we keep in touch!

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  25. gigi-hawaiiFriday, March 18, 2022

    That lady with all the flowers and flowing hair is outstanding! I like it a lot. One of my favorite pieces by you.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks a lot, glad ou like the lady! Have a great weekend!

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  26. Linda KunsmanFriday, March 18, 2022

    Lovely painting and springtime photos! I have yet to see a bunny visit our yard. Sad to see PPF end but nice to know many of us can still be in touch through other blogs and platforms. Hope you get lots of R & R this weekend. Happy PPF!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Linda, we will keep in touch via other challenges and meet ups, but it's sad to see PPF go! Hugs!

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  27. Gillena CoxFriday, March 18, 2022

    Lovely collage portrait and Spring photos. Our PPF fridays have come to an end, but we still connect at Tag Tuesdays.
    Fridays can still be a fun art day. Link to my blog on Fridays Art for Fun


    Lets keep in touch.

    much💜love

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Gillena. When I am out of the clinic I will try to link to your blog on Fridays, tahts a nice idea! We will stay in contact! Stay safe and well, hugs!

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  28. Dixie @ Arranged WordsFriday, March 18, 2022

    A spirit lifting post! Beautiful artwork.
    I hope you feel better soon.
    Love the porcupine...what a sweet character.
    Happy PPF!
    And Best Wishes

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, March 18, 2022

      Thanks Dixie, happy PPF and have a great weekend!

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  29. craftytrogFriday, March 18, 2022

    Your flower lady is beautiful Valerie, and I love your photos.
    Have a good weekend.
    Alison

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  30. NeetFriday, March 18, 2022

    Such beautiful photos, and I love the little rabbits and other furry animals.
    Also love the journal page. This has to be my favourite of all your beautiful ladies. I don't know what it is about her but she just hits the spot for me. \she is so beautiful and the diecut flowers against that blue are perfect.
    Hugs, Neet XX

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 19, 2022

      Thanks Neet, glad you like my lady! Have a great Weekend, Take Care.

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  31. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comSaturday, March 19, 2022

    Delightful art, love the blue.

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  32. pearshapedcraftingSunday, March 20, 2022

    Oh My, Your lady is beautiful! Great to see those Spring photos, Chrisxx

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  33. EVAWednesday, March 23, 2022

    Hi Valerie

    Thank you so much for being such a valuable contributor and partyer with PPF! I wish we'd been able to feature more of your work but your current setting don't allow us to copy your images to put in our posts - we've always felt bad about that but are also always doing the post at the last moment so we just move on to the next random selection. :( Any chance you could email us a collage or fave for this week to add?
    Your lady is lovely - great re-use! I hope your health issues get resolved/treated and you are back to your normal self quickly!
    It's been wonderful to see all your gorgeous photos and creations!
    xoxo
    EVA

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, March 23, 2022

      Thanks Eva, I will try to get something off to you tomorrow!

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