Monday, 12 August 2024

Monday-Tuesday Post

Hi Everybody!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I did the normal things here - some shopping, a coffee at the cafe, and a meal sitting outside in the sun, but under a shade!. The next few days will be very hot again, so I may be more at home to keep out of the sun.
For Jo's wild challenge at AJJ I have a nice , wild, hybrid piece. The backround was hand painted by me, the dinasour is a digi. The delightful face in the middle is a stamp. I stamped it onto white paper, enlarged it and cut it out digitally - finished.


And now I have some Thinkies, Funnies and Zinnies:







This evening we will be startimg Elizabeth's TsfT drink party. My drink is, as always, coffee:







And this is my lovely helper, Andreas, and I am very lucky that he comes every Monday. We went out for a coffee and then did the shopping, yessss!






On this note I will leave you!

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

78 comments:

  1. The meal outside sounds nice. I love that background.

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  2. Loved the memes and quotes.

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  3. Nice art and fun thinkies! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  4. Hi Val, good morning! Hope you had a good night. The sun is shining, so I'm hoping it's not going to be too hot. I love your beautiful crafting, as always, and it's another fun one. Rae will love the dinosaur. So do I. Have a great start to the wee, hugs from us all, Sarah.

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    1. Thanks Sarah. Here it's very hot,sigh! Hugs!

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  5. I think you have got it hotter than us. Although it's more than hot enough for me around the high 20s. We have a cold front coming in off the Atlantic. Its going to meet the hot front coming up from Africa right over us. We are expecting horrendous thunderstorms. Time to get distracted with some art don't you think? Have a great week. Hugs. Deb

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  6. The heat of summer is never welcome, yet it continues to get hotter year after year. I think we will soon stay indoors most of the time during July and August! Eating outside, even under an umbrella lacks charm. Fortunately our backyard has lots of shade from the trees and remains pleasant, and we use it frequently. Andreas looks like a fine fellow and I am glad that you have this reliable source of help. Great to share a coffee together. Hugs and kisses - David

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    1. Here it gets hotter and hotter, my bathroom is the only cool.place! Glad you have a good back yard to sit in! Andreas is indeed a nice chap and very capable! Today is even hotter than yesterday, so I will be staying home. Perhaps I could put my yoga mat in the bath tub!? Stay well and happy! Hugs! Xxxxxxxxx

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  7. I am so glad I have AC. I would truly die if I had to suffer through the heat in this office. Nice in winter, but not in summer.

    I love your hybrid entry for Jo today. It is marvelous. Reminds me of Einstein. It's definitely wild and perfect for Jo's theme at AJJ.

    Loved the thinkie about what pops in your head. SO true.

    You are SO lucky to have Andreas. It's great that he helps you every Monday and even better that the two pf you look like you are friends. Thanks for sharing him and your drinks with is for T this week, dear Valerie.

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    1. I would love AC, but it's not on the. Menu here! Andreas is a treasure! Hugs!

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  8. I love that face! We're getting a break from the heat and humidity this week. Your weather sounds like ice cream needs to be involved

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  9. thanks for another delightful, enjoyable post with your artwork and funnies. I'm glad you got to go outside and eat - that sounds delightful. Our weather was beautiful yesterday as well and it's such a pleasant change just to be able to venture outside without that dreadful heat! Enjoy your week ahead

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    1. Glad you enjoy my posts Today is extremely hot so I will stay home! Hugs!

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  10. there is no life without chocolate ;p

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  11. Fabulous stamp and wild background. Can't be healthy to go 12 days without chocolate-I wouldn't survive one lol.
    Carol x

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  12. Uwielbiam sztukę ulicy sprawia, że szarość dnia codziennego nabiera barw. Twoja praca jak zawsze bardzo interesująca. Miłego tygodnia:)

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    1. Thanks Lucyna, enjoy your summer! Have fun, hugs, Valerie

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  13. Hi Valerie, I absolutely love your wonderful art. The stamped image of the face digitally placed on the wild background is beautiful. And I love reading all of your funnies - I especially like the one about needing more cats!! And it looks like you had a delicious (and pretty!) coffee , too. Thanks for sharing everything!!! Hugs, Sharon

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    1. Thanks Sharon! Here the coffees are always served so beautifully! Hugs!

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  14. How nice to have Andreas! I have Natalia to do housework and Djay to do yard work. Love your wild art.

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  15. I love the deaf in one eye. lolololol

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  16. We've had it both ways today, really hot and suddenly pouring rain but no thunder. I've done my best to stay out of the sun but ended up with two showers in one day. Loving the new art work today. Just had my coffee which I enjoyed but made me even hotter Lol! Some great thoughts too. Hugs Angela xXx

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    1. It's extremely hot here and I'm hoping for rain! Take care, hugs

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  17. Glad you had such a nice weekend and your helper looks really nice, love your printed piece with that bold colourful background and the " Gone deaf in the left eye ". really tickled my fancy..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Thanks, Chrissy, he's a treasure! Yex, I must remember that quote! Hugs!

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  18. Good to know that you have a helper! And that you have plenty of opportunities for coffee and coffee toons.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  19. Hi Valerie, thanks for all your well wishes and continuing to visit me. I'm slowly getting back into blogging/visiting. Good to hear and see you have a weekly helper, he has a nice smile! And making sure you get your coffee break is a must! xoxo

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    1. Take your time dear, you have been through a hard time. All the best! Hugs!

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  20. What a wild page you created, loving all those colours and how you created it - beautiful 😊. That coffee looks yummy, the mug is so pretty and I love the heart on top - so perfectly designed. Thanks so much for joining us at Art Journal Journey and Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Thanks, Jo, I love wild! That coffee shop always makes such pretty coffees.

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  21. Oh I love this latest piece. It is really wild, and that face is very cool. I noticed the dino on the left. Ha ha-love it. And it's nice to meet Andreas. It sounds like he's a good helper. Stay cool in your heatwave. And have a super T day too. hugs-Erika

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    1. Glad you like it! I love that stamp set, it has 3 fun faces! Andreas is a treasure! Hugs

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  22. Great that you have a helper. Andreas looks like a nice guy.
    I loved the Zinnies and the 'thinkies'. And your art of course. (Inspired by Einstein?)
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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    1. Thanks, I am always inspired by Einstein! Have a lovely week!

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  23. Thanks for the funnies- they gave me a chuckle! Also loved seeing your art and the pictures of your coffee. The first sip of coffee in the morning really is the best. It's like a delicious hug to start the day. Your coffee and treats looks scrumptious and I am glad you have such a great helper.

    I am so excited you got Secret of the Shadow Beast and enjoyed it. I think the story and setting were just awesome. So happy you enjoyed it too. :)

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  24. Thanks Jess, I really enjoyed it. Perhaps we never get too old to read such lovely books!

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  25. Hi Valerie -- sorry to hear that you have pneumonia. I hope you soon recover.
    your friend... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  26. Ooh, that's a scary dino.
    That would be me if I went 12 days without chocolate:)
    Hugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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  27. Beautiful art work Valerie, I enjoyed all the thinkies and funnies, good to see you have help to get about and do what you need to do.

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  28. Well, you can't get much wilder than your page. Adore the riot of colour in the background, you have a natural ability to use paint in many ways. i do admire you and your work. Love the face in the centre which you have stamped and cut out.
    Needless to say the funnies/thinkies are great, love the Zinnis especially.
    Just read a comment by you - hope you start to feel better and do not go any worse than you are. Hate to think of you alone like that.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. I'm doing well Neet, the meds are helping, just trying to take things easy. I'm used to being on my own so it's not a problem. Have a good weekend, I hope I can blog again next week! Hugs

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  29. Your creations always make me stop and meditate. Great artwork. Love Zinn, coffee and your thinkies and funnies. Have a great week.

    Hugs and Blessings

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  30. Das ist ein tolles wildes Hybrid-Bild, liebe Valerie! 😊
    Und deine Thinkies, Funnies and Zinnies haben mich wieder gut unterhalten.
    Alles Liebe, schönes Wochenende and stay cool, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/08/weltreise-2024-neuseeland-sudinsel.html

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  31. Wonderful art and funnies Valerie!
    Happy new week.
    Alison xx

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  32. Thanks for sharing another enjoyable post with your lovely artwork, funnies and thinkies.
    I'm glad you had the chance to eat outside—it sounds wonderful.

    Wishing you a great week ahead!

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  33. Getting concerned, haven't seen you online for a week or more now. Hope you are okay? Deb

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    1. I'm in hospital. Thanks for noticing!) I hope I can go home tomorrow! Hope you are okay, hugs

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  34. I was about to ask the same question as Rustic Pumpkin, but I now have the answer. Look forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it. Hugs and kisses - David

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  35. What a fun hybrid piece and I can definitely relate to some of the funnies, thank you!

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  36. Oh dear, just saw that you're in hospital. Hope you feel better soon.

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    1. I'm back home, that's good, but still very weak

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  37. haha so good pictures:D PS. I wish you good health!

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    1. Thanks Kathy. When I get better I will visit your blog again!

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  38. Love the last image of the birds. Songs get stuck in my head often! Feel better!

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    1. Thanks so much. My head is like a magnet for music and songs! Have a great week!

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  39. Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Love cafes!

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  40. Sending my good wishes.
    Hope day by day you are feeling better and stronger.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks so much Jan, I am home and trying to get back to normal, which is not so easy. Hugs!

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  41. Enjoyed it all and got a real chuckle out of the birds and the song!

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  42. I'm so sorry to hear of your health woes Valerie and I hope you are on the mend soon. I haven't been very active so I have missed a lot due to my injury but I am getting more done now. So sorry to hear you are leaving AJJ, I will miss you but hope to see you around other places. Take care of yourself dear Valerie xx

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