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    T Tuesday: short month edition

    February 26, 2018 - By 

    I’m always shocked at how quickly February rockets through and suddenly it’s March. This year is no exception. I haven’t even posted anything…ANYTHING…for two weeks. Geesh…talk about blog neglect. Thanks for coming back…truly!!

    I did get a little creative a week or so ago. This journal page came from that little burst of creativity.

    After applying some base colors I used a palette knife to scrape thick white paint across the top muting the colors somewhat. Next I tore tiny bits of washi tape and placed them in coordinating areas.  The black washi provided some interest and acted as a bit of a border. Finally I drew my signature flower in India ink.

    As always here are my photo a day challenge results….

    11. Begins with T …tailoring (fixed a broken zipper on choir dress)

    12. My inspiration ….inspiration is everywhere! Colors and texture speak volumes

    13. Bright 

    14. I love …this goofy beast

    15. Black & White

    16. Travel 

    17. In the details

    18. Stripes

    19. Beneath my feet ….icy parking lot…MN Winter

    20. Time ….feeding time

    21. Twirl

    22. Little …that bullseye looks very little

    I also had to share my custom laser engraved pencil made at school.

    Mine!! 🙂

    And of course it wouldn’t be T Tuesday without my beverage….

    I drink about 3 of these 24oz bottles a day at school. I’m well hydrated.

    T stands for Tuesday

    Work and archery are on the docket for me.

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: early Valentine edition

    February 13, 2018 - By 

    Happy Valentine’s day! We are very low key around here with holiday much like the others. Must be more of that Mid-west mentality I so often spoken about.

    I was inspired to create a journal page though.

    It has hidden journaling under the greeting card I recycled. I like to disguise my journal thoughts when they are more personal and private. My journals sit out where anyone can pick them up and look through.

    I added our initials to the heart. Sappy, I know.

    Linking up with Art Journal Journey since I just noticed the current months theme is Animals A to Z.

    Art Journal Journey

    As always here’s a little update on the current photo a day challenge.

    5.  Three ….salmon patties

    6. Skyline

    7. Doorway ….kid toys are the best

    8, Beautiful

    9. Pink …my favorite color

    10. On the table …small burst of creativity

    Happy Tuesday!

    T stands for Tuesday
    What re you doing today?
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    T Tuesday: many things edition

    January 15, 2018 - By 

    Hello and welcome to T stands for Tuesday…thought I should introduce myself…LOL…just foolin’…

    I missed last week. The nasty cold/virus I had took me out of commission for anything outside of work and the most meager of household duties. Friday I wasn’t even able to work…I drove there walked into the building and realized that I just wasn’t going to be able to do it…turned around and went back home. Rest was what I needed….and a respite from the billions of germs that are on every surface at school. Blech.

    I do have an art journal page to share. It’s been a work in progress for quite a while. 

    I just love how it turned out. The image is from a circa 1970s calendar. So sweet.

    Layering of bits of papers has been on my list of favorite techniques lately.

    As well as staining and drippage using more liquid mediums.

    My photo challenge has definitely been going better than last month.

     

     1) I am here  2) Yellow  3) On the floor
    4) Plain 5) Stack  6) Happy Place

     

    7) Bright 8) Splendid 9) Everyday moments
    10) I like this  11) Me 12) Sweet

    Notice the Vikings logo for 10: I like this. Yepper…life long Vikings fan, that’s me! The Vikings miracle in the last seconds victory last night isn’t likely on that many peoples radar (especially to my overseas friends) but I must say that I am still pinching myself. It feels a bit like a dream. Hopefully the Vikings can BRING IT HOME for the Superbowl! That would be amazing…home field advantage and all. We heard that JT(Justin Timberlake) is going to be partying at Paisley Park next week…maybe I’ll have a celebrity sighting in the next couple of weeks. Who knows?!? Of course it will have to warm up a bit to be able to see anyone braving the frigid temps. Using the snow blower to move snow today was insanely cold. Made much quicker work of the chore though.

    T stands for Tuesday
    What re you doing today?
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