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    T Tuesday: one last stitch edition

    I wasn’t sure I’d get another one in before my month of guest hosting on Art Journal Journey comes to an end…but I did!

    I still had a pretty big piece of masterboard left over and noticed a pretty paper pad I had yet to have used. The colors went perfectly.

    These mid century colors lend themselves to a more whimsical time yet full of tradition. Since I am adding this page to my three ring binder journal I was free to use super bulky objects such as the metal key and miniature frame. Both items have been rattling around in my stash for over a decade, So happy to finally use them!!

    I began the search for a small vintage image but then this little guy caught my eye. I fell in love. He is just the right touch of whimsy I needed.

    All I had left were the perfect words…and since I got this one finished at the final hours…I guess we did have time.

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    I had to share this too…last week when I posted my By Midnight  journal page on Instagram, I had someone famous in the crafting world comment on my collage.
    Mark Mortano is the author of the Big Ass book of crafts series, TV host and a designer.  Not gonna lie…that felt good to be recognized by a professional designer.
    Since it’s also T stands for Tuesday as well I will share my obligatory drink and a bit about my week,
    My garden is still going gangbusters…I think I’ll be canning some beans real soon.
    Speaking of going gangbusters….I’ve been walking… walking a lot.
    Here are a few photos I snapped along the way.
    Those photos are three different lakes within easy walking distance of my house.
    Gosh, I love summer in Minnesota!
    I got this graphic in my email just a bit ago…
    so yeah…I guess I did walk quite a bit last week. LOL
    If its not raining…I’ll be walking!
    What are you doing today?
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    T Tuesday: by midnight edition

    Hello and welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday along with Art Journal Journey: A Stitch in Time.

    I have to admit this is my favorite so far of the pages I’ve created for A Stitch in Time. It has three of my favorites: a square page, warm color palette and vintage ephemera.

    When working on a challenge I often am stepping outside my comfort zone either by the nature of the challenge or some self-imposed extra challenge. This was not one of those times.

    I indulged myself in all my favorites. Old books and postage get me every time. I also mixed in some new scrapbook papers in coordinating colors. I like the mix, it gives it personality.

    A good part of my stitching was hidden by the elements I added, but that’s ok. It adds interest. I am also loving these washi stickers I found on Amazon. The delicate botanical addition makes me smile.

    This also makes me smile…

    My helper as I photograph my pages.

    I thought I’d also give a little peek at how my garden is growing.

    I had to move my containers that were alongside the garage onto the deck and into the fenced in shed garden.

    A deer ate my potato plants down to nubs and started on my summer squash. UGH!

    This garden is next to be pest proofed. A squirrel dug a hole between my tomato plants yesterday morning.

    Today has me plugging away at my list

    What are you doing today?
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    T Tuesday: updates on this and that edition

    Welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday.  Since it has been two weeks since my last T Tuesday post, I thought I’d give a few updates on what I’ve been up to.

    Let’s dive right in…

    I figured I’d start with a garden update since this photo was just so pretty. Whoever thought a potato plant would be pretty. The galvanized planter holds nasturtiums and a volunteer of some sort.

    Everything is growing…looking good. It is starting to make me nervous. Every time I have a beautiful garden, some sort of damage happens in the blink of an eye. Hail and pesky deer are the most likely cluprits.

    At least this garden should be safe from the deer.

    With the addition of the full height gate.

    I can’t get over how big the tomatoes have gotten. They all have blossomed with the promise of fruit.

    I got outside to water early since the heat and humidity are sky-high for today and tomorrow.

    I made a bamboo trellis with little a bunting for each of the large flower pots out front. I decided to plant morning glories and cardinal climbers in the pots this year for something different. I like the height it gives the pots.

    I am finally done with school. Distance learning is not fun for anyone…  Since the decision to move to distance learning was made unexpectedly over a weekend, lockers were left untouched. A group of us, over two days, emptied 1600 lockers.

    It was a big task but it was awesome to be back in the building. With familiar faces. Talking to people in person.

    This locker was empty save the stacks of unused condiment cups. Middle schoolers are weird.

    Back at home, I decided to try my hand at pickling eggs. I’m not even sure we’ll like them but time will tell. They need to sit for at 2-4 weeks in the fridge to absorb the flavors.

    On Friday, Mini-me had her wisdom teeth removed. She was supposed to get them out 2.5 months ago but…COVID-19 happened, lockdown happened…

    She was having a hard time on Saturday so I picked up this beautiful bouquet at the local farmers market to brighten her day. It brightened her spirits but didn’t lessen the swelling. Poor baby…her face was a square. It is still fairly swollen but the pain is lessening.

    I’ve been working on some more art journal pages for Art Journal Journey. Did you know I am guest hosting this month? The theme I have chosen is A Stitch in Time.

    I’m going to be spending as much time as possible indoors over the next 48 hrs to avoid the heat and humidity. There certainly is plenty to keep me busy.

    What are you doing today?