I was thinking about what I wanted to post about for the T stands for Tuesday, I suddenly realized that I never have posted a couple of journal pages I made early this month. I guess that would be part of the August acceleration I talked about last week.
I know I gave a sneak peek of this page several weeks ago. It was my first page in my Ivanhoe journal.
I can’t get enough of looking at the texture… The gold and bronze are UTEE. The white is your basic embossing powder.
I chose these words after thinking about the Paris image I had used…dancing and wine seemed fitting.
This next page had me again playing with some metallic colors.
I used so many layers! This book will be another chunky one… The words I used reflected my mood. Things it seems will never be the same. Its sad really.
Moving on to more pleasant things.
I am attempting to make apple cider vinegar again. My last attempt did not turn out. I think I used tap water which killed off the fermenting bacteria plus I never feed them any sugar in the beginning. These apples were heading for the compost pile since they were getting soft and shriveled. Blech. Hopefully in 6 weeks I’ll have some lovely ACV to show off.
My second crop of beans is continuing to impress me with how quickly they are growing. There are even some tiny blossoms beginning to form.
The deck box garden is nearing the end stages. Several green tomatoes, beets and summer squash will all hopefully make it to harvest.
My pole bean plant is definitely determined…it is reaching out to whatever it can find to continue to grow. I’m thinking I really need to grow more of these next year. And bonus…no fuzz!! Nice smooth green beans like they should be!!!!
I’m posting Monday evening since I have my first back to school work meeting tomorrow. Thankfully its a remote meeting…unfortunately its FOUR HOURS LONG!!
Using apple chunks to make cider vinegar is a surprise to me — I thought it was made from over-fermented cider the way wine vinegar is wine that had run-away fermentation (or “turned”). Your garden does grow beautifully!
be well… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Loving the journal pages Halle. The embossing powder splatters are very very cool. And your garden is looking super. Compared to mine that is. We are so dry that the garden season ended very early. Good luck tomorrow with your 4 hour meeting. And happy T day. Hugs-Erika
Wow, you have been busy. I love those pages in your Ivanhoe altered book. I love texture and you have found it in spades. You have given me SO many ideas, too. I love both of these.
I’m amazed at your garden. Your green beans are amazing and I’ve yet to get a SINGLE tomato this year. Even my herbs are distressed. I like how your tomatoes are still hanging on and your drink is hanging out.
Good luck with your ACV. I hope you have something to show for it. If not, it will compost (grin).
Thanks for sharing your texture pages, your gardens, and your drink with us for T this Tuesday.
Love that powder! Will look if I find it here.
Awww, the beans. Hubby´s late Granma had them in her garden, too, sweet memories. But eeeek! 4 hour meeting?! ?
Now I get it with the wine, LOL! Happy T-day!
Such beautiful pages! I love the embossing enamel, it looks amazing against the patina background colour – stunning ?. Your garden looks wonderful too and I bet those green beans are delicious! Wishing you a very happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
The texture really stands out well, and I love the colors and braid on the second one. Your beans are doing great! Happy T Tuesday
Your Ivanhoe journal is stunning, Halle. I wonder if all the quotes are from the book or what your criteria are.
Good luck with the ACV. That’s an interesting experiment.
There’s good reason they named it a pole bean plant – lol.
Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
Hi Halle, I love all the textures you got on your journal page-and I love chunky journals.
Your garden is looking good-I have not tried making my own apple cider vinegar-will be anxious to know how yours turns out-keep us posted plese..
Happy T wishes Kathy
Amazing textures on your fantastic journal pages Halle, its going to look a real thick chunky book.
Your garden looks super, its good to grow produce, it tastes so much better than from a shop.
Happy T day.
Yvonne xx
Terrific journal pages ~ I like metallic’s, layers, and texture too. Your garden looks great, very happy and growing ~ Enjoy the rest of your week
Wow nice garden. Those beans are beautiful! I never thought to make my own ACV. Good idea. Lovely art. That gold is amazing. I couldn’t stop looking at it. Have a nice evening.
Oh, I hope you share the results of your homemade ACV. Your garden looks great.
Love your journal pages.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
I love the gold texture on your art journal pages. The art pages are lovely. Good luck with the apple cider vinegar. Your gardens look great. (I’ve given up on mine this season.) Happy Belated T-Day!
I love the texture in your journal page. Embossing powder with a turquoise back ground. Beautiful!
Oh your garden is growing great! Look at those beans!
Good luck with the apple cider vinegar. I have never made it. Do you need a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast)like you would for kombucha?
Happy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Wonderful textures in your journal pages. Your garden is beautiful. It never occurred to me you could make your own ACV. Hope this batch yields results for you. Happy T Day.
I love the colours and textures on both of your pages…but Paris wins!!! Your veg patch looks very productive – love the beans growing around the lamp! Good luck with the cider vinegar!Belated T day Wishes, Chrisx