Wednesday 11 October 2023

Midweek Post

Hi Everybody!

I have been busy with the Lifebook Taster sessions, and yesterday I decided to make #TamaraLaport's fun owl, as I needed to cheer myself up. Tamara's was a bit different, but at least I tried, and it is fun and colourful! And it does fit in with the strange birds of Balconia.by-the Rhine!






And some thinkies and funnies:










That's all for today.  I'll be back on Friday.

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

42 comments:

  1. Your version of Tam's owl is fantastic! Hugs, Deb

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  2. Love your owl it's fabulous.
    Thanks for the funnies and thinkies too :)

    All the best Jan

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  3. Your owl is great Valerie. I think it fits in great with your balcony bird collection. and plus she's pretty cute! I hope your Wednesday and Thursday go well for you. hugs-Erika

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    1. Yes, she will fit to my collection of special birds! Went for a nice walk today with my home help, it was too nice to stay home all the time!

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  4. Lovely colourful owl and fun thinkies Valerie!

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  5. Hi Val, good morning. Hope you slept well and are feeling Ok. I love your fun art today. We are all still shocked by the recent happenings, I hope those poor hostages are not suffering too much. Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Thanks Sarah. I can't imagine what they are going through, so awful. Take care! Hugs!

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  6. That's a fun and colorful owl, it's nice to have time to play a bit. xoxo

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    1. Thanks Aimeslee, playtime is always a good time! Hope you are feeling better! Hugs!

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  7. that's a wonderful piece! It's cheerful and so whimsical and very happy. It makes me think that if that was on a greeting card I would be thrilled to receive -- or send -- it!

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    1. I don't have anyone to send it to, but you can gladly print it out and use it! Hugs!

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  8. That is a very creative and colourful owl, Valerie. I should have it printed poster size and take it along to show the Eastern Screech Owl in Bechtel Woods to show him what his cousin in Balconia-by-the-Rhine looks like. He will either die of shock or keel over with envy, I am not sure. Truth be told though, he looks very smart in his somber suit of greys, like a politician dressed for a photo op. I would make a very poor politician, for many reasons (one of which is that I have a love affair with the truth), but I would refuse to wear that dark suit and tie day after day after day. Who and when deemed that men should wear a piece of coloured bunting around their necks every day? And when did men agree to slavishly follow the trend? It is at least five years since I wore a tie, maybe a little longer. It was for Heather’s wedding and I can’t remember what year that was, but Lily is now three and a half years old. And I own but one suit, bought in 2003. It hangs in its plastic bag in the closet, emblazoned with the name of the bespoke tailor from whom I acquired it. It’s a very good thing that men’s fashions don’t change! Hugs and kisses - David

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    1. Hi David, nice to see you here. i thought you would find my owl interesting, she loves to fclaunt her lovely colours and shock others into falling off their branches. I have one 'good' costume if I need to go somewhere, but I enjoy being able to wear whatever I like these day, with no contrictions or uniforms. At school we always wore uniform, later at university we were expected to wear the ugly -green-yellow-blue striped blazer and / or our gowns. I think all people, even politicians, should be allowed to dress normally. My husband never even wore a suit to our wedding, we wanted a hippy celebration, and everybody was shocked. Yess, we enjoyed shocking them all! So keep wearing what you like, be comfortable, keep warm, keep cool and have fun! Hugs xxxxxxx

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  9. Love your fabulous colourful owl--just reading all the comments-I was married in Dec 1969 and it had snowed for three days before-bit I got married in a red and black dress,red shoes and tweed coat and we turned up in our BIL Yorkshire Dry Dock van-my parents gave it 6months and a bottle of sherry for a wedding present and it's our 54th wedding anniversary this December!
    Carol x

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    1. I just wrote a long reply and it disappeared! Glad your marriage is still going strong, that's a long time together, a bit more than 6 months! My husband died quite early.

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  10. Loving that colourful owl! All the detail and colours are amazing - stunning ❤️. The thinkies and funnies are wonderful, especially the last one so true 😊. Take care and happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Thanks so much, Jo, sometimes we need playtime! Have a good week, hugs!

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  11. That's a beautiful owl. The two different eyes work in this piece. Well done!

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  12. That little owl is so sweet. Good memes:) Hope today is a good day for you.
    Hugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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  13. What an owl full of wonder, I love it! Fun memes too, tee hee...

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    1. Thanks Lisa, glad you like it, I had fun playin with it!

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  14. OH, she is beautiful, bright and happy and beautiful, I say she as I LOVE the eyelashes, gorgeous project Valerie..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. So glad you came for a Blog Visit so I could find your delightful Blog and add it now to my Sidebar. Loved the Memes... and glad you found some respite in your Art, it's Colorful and Cheerful.

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    1. Thanks so much, Dawn. Art is always a great way to get through sad/bad/mad situations! Hugs!

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  16. What a fun project. Colorful and creative. You obviously had fun creating it. Your thinkies/funnies are a blast.

    Hugs and Blessings

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  17. A beautiful project full of colour and gorgeous design.. loving this and you happy funnies x ♥

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  18. Hi Val, this is another fabulous piece, I LOVE it, just fabulous. My kids are clapping and evidently love it, too. Can I make a print out for them again? Hugs, Martha

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    1. Thanks Martha, of course you can. I'm happy that your littles like it! Hugs!

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  19. I love your beautiful owl - so cheerful and colorful too. My favorite this time is the squirrel- boy does that one hit home! Thanks for a good chuckle.- Judee

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    1. Thanks so much! Oh yes, squirrels get up to so many tricks! Hugs!

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