Hi Everybody!
Time has run away from me again, and I'm busy chasing myself to get something done. Today I am sharing 2 hybrid pieces. The first tag is meant for dear Sandie's Nautical challenge at Tag Tuesday. This was made with a mix of hand painted backgrounds, photos and some digital elements:
This is my last journal page for Aimeslee's flowers challenge at AJJ. Aimeslee was a great hostess and made many beautiful journal pages for us. Thanks so much! Tomorrow we will be starting a new challenge at AJJ, with a new hostesss.
This is a mix of photos and fantasy:
And some miscellaneous photos taken in past weeks;
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Gorgeous art Valerie, and I really enjoyed all the photos too-hugs Kathy
ReplyDeleteThnaks so much Kathy, have a great week! Hugs!
DeleteLove the Nautical tag and beautiful fantasy journal page-love all the pics
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Thanks Carol, have a great week, take care!
DeleteFantastic art & wonderful photos Valerie!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Alison, hugs!
DeleteGreat Tag, here un Chile may is moth off sea and celebrate historial feat Prat's
ReplyDeleteYou tag made me remember that đ☺️ thanks so much
Hugs and blessing
Thanks so much, Elisa! Sandie hasy chosen a great theme. Have a good week, take care, hugs, Valerie
DeleteFantastic tag Valerie
ReplyDeleteLuv the flowers. Thsnks for dropping by my blog today.
Muchđlove
Look at that bear:) I love both pieces, but especially the second. The pictures draw me in. I'd love to be able to stroll through your town and around your countryside. Have a healthy day.
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Lovely art and gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteSo much to see and enjoy in this lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteHappy midweek wishes.
All the best Jan
Love the Tag and journal page. Your photos are great. Love the pansy and dahlia. Spring has sprung and we know where the birdies are.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Oh yes, I have several on my balcony just now! Hugs!
DeleteOnce again beautiful art work Valerie, great photo and general photos too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, hope you are feeling well! Hugs!
DeleteHi Val, good morning đ ! Hope you had a good rest. Love all the art today, both are so different and really beautiful. Have a great day, take care, hugs from us all, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, glad you like it! Hugs!
DeleteA super Tag Valerie, the image of the sailor reminded me of my grandad, he used to smoke Players Navy Cut cigarettes and a similar image of the sailor was on the packet.xx
ReplyDeleteThe image is from an old ciggy packet, I think it was Senior Service, but I'm not sure! Hugs!
DeleteDas ist ein wunderschĂśnes Bild der Seemann und auch die anderen Kunstwerke grossartig,ich liebe diese Art und all die tollen Fotos!
ReplyDeleteDir ein guten Tag fĂźr all das was du erledigen musst!
Liebe Umarmung Elke
Vieln Dank, liebe Elke. Dir auch einen schĂśnen Tag!
DeleteThere used to be a brand of cigarettes called "Senior Service" and the sailor with the cap looks like the package for those "fags". Smoking was considered elegant and sophisticated back then! I remember that people had engraved cigarette cases and expensive lighters. Everybody, it seemed, smoked everywhere! Now vaping is taking over. Lovely images from your recent walks, Valerie, especially those of the birds, who are after all the very essence of life! It's great to see people enjoying sidewalk cafĂŠs in pleasant spring weather. Perhaps a table has been reserved for you and the indomitable Heike. These next few days are going to be a dining out extravaganza. I will be a judge at the woodcarving championship on Saturday and a luncheon is part of the festivities and that same night friends are taking us to dinner. On Monday I will be having lunch with Josh and next Wednesday two friends have asked us to guide them on a walk along the Mill Race and we are ending up with lunch in St. Jacobs. That's a whole lot of dining out for me! Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteThe image is really from Senior Service ciggies, I found it on the net. My great uncle used to smoke them. Times have changed indeed, smoking is not au fait these days, in the good/bad old days everyone smoked, at home, in cars, buses, trains - and we still grew up more or less normal! I neither smoke nor vape, but some friends do. If people want to smoke here they have to go on the balcony because of the smoke alarms. I wish you lots of wonderful food on your adventures this week, sounds good to me - enjoy! Big hugs, Valerie xxxxx
DeleteAww, thank you for those sweet words, Valerie. I enjoyed it very much! Even though now I'm a bit worn out and not wanting to touch any flower art for a bit, heehee. It's just temporary. :) I do love both your tag and aj page. Thank you so much for linking one last time. I just posted my last one as well. Your photos are always so interesting. My eyes are always drawn to the castle looking ones, the really old brick. One day I'll have to show you the sketch of a tower I think I drew from one of your pics and you can verify. Hope you are feeling good and have a great day, xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Aimeslee, it was great having you as host this month. We have lots of castles and grand buildings here, our little town was founded in the 8th century. Hugs, Valerie
DeleteI am always impressed with your artistic talents and enjoy all the wonderful photos you share. How did you sneak up on that beautiful bird for the photo? LOL Thanks for sharing another great and enjoyable post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol. The bird is sitting on my balcony, I snapped it through the window!
DeleteHi Valerie, you always manage to come up with something different. Gorgeous photographs too. The red teddy is brilliant. Wishing you a very happy and creative week. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks. The strawberry teddy is always outside the fruit and veg shop and all kids love it! Hugs, Valerie
DeleteI really like that piece of the lady in lavender with the flock of birds. You should frame it and hang it up or place it on a shelf. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteTwo beautiful pieces of artwork and such a gorgeous array of photographs.
ReplyDeleteThe nautical theme is very clean and crisp looking and the floral page for your journal is just mystical and so beautiful
Hugs, Neet xx
Thanks so much, Neet. Keep getting better! Hugs!
Deletethis second art is just masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you like it!
DeleteOh, I LOVE your nautical tag Valerie, so much, and your last floral journal page is gorgeous, so love the colours..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Thanks so much, Chrissy! Hugs!
DeleteEarth Laughs in Flowers is gorgeous and I love your fun and beautiful photos too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa!
DeleteI am loving Sandi’s new challenge. When I get home I will try to join. And it is great to see your flower art too. I can’t believe tomorrow is June. Time is flying. Have a wonderful start to your month. Hugs erika
ReplyDeleteTime flies, have fun in Iceland! Hugs
DeleteI love the open markets. Take special care. Hugs,
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Thanks, I love them, too! Hugs!
DeleteI am completely in love with your Earth laughs in flowers. It is one of my favorites this month. It's a fabulous entry for Aimeslee's theme at Art Journal Journey and I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tag. Never heard of that cigarette brand. Must have not hit the states. It fits nicely with the theme of the tag, though.
LOVE that sculpture on the corner of that building and of course, I always go bonkers over that copper sculpture. I'm surprised you didn't ask to ride the cow (grin). Hope you are feeling better today, dear.
Thanks Elizabeth, I love riding on cows! Hugs!
DeleteSo bright and beautiful and so many gorgeous details for the eye to catch, love it..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Love your mix of flowers and fantasy. The figure is beautiful with her long flowing dress as she walks through that mystical garden. I particularly like all the different shapes you got in the flowers and the variation in the colours. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx