Cherry Blossoms

 

I'm having a terrible time trying to stay online.  I just had a new fiber optic line run by an ATT serviceman and it snapped again, most likely due to the 60 to 70 mph winds that we received late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.  Once again, my neighbor called and I am now back online.  This is the only time I wish I had a cell phone to go with my home phone that is tied to my computer.  I'm not complaining, just stating the facts.   Now lets make some art.

It's time for the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. to put on their annual show.

 

I used a black Posca pen to write the words on the washi tape.

 

Thank you so very much for visiting today. Bleubeard and I would love to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Spring Forward.  

 

T Stands For Spring (mugs)

 

Let's head to The Spice Merchant in search of spring. 

Spring has sprung,

 

the flowers have riz,

 

I wonder where

 

the birdies is.

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book, as I have done.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time. 

 

 

 

 

 

Flower Girl

 

It's hotter than hot here.  Yesterday (Saturday), the last time I checked, it was over 90 F (32.22 C) and we still hadn't reached the hottest part of the day.  We went from winter to summer and skipped spring altogether.  Thankfully I have AC, or I (and my electronics) would be melted.

Today I'm once again at Art Journal Journey (AJJ) with a journal page for my friend Chris, this month's host.  She can be found at PearShapedCrafting. Her theme is Spring Forward. 

It's obvious this is called "Flower Girl."  Details are below.

 

I began by fussy cutting the woman, a magazine image from my stash.  I adhered her slightly off center to a 5.5 X 8 inch (13.97 X 20.32 centimeter) sheet of 110 lb. cardstock.  I added the washi tape.  The tape on the right has three layers, the tape on the left, only one. Above the left washi tape, I wrote the words Flower Girl in black ink.  I then added flowers to her head and both shoulders.  I also adhered a butterfly with flowers.  Finally, I placed a stem of spring flowers in her mouth.  All flowers were see-through stickers I found in my stash.

Thank you beyond belief for visiting today. Bleubeard and I would be thrilled to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of Spring Forward.  

 

 

Friday Smiles: Welcome Spring

I'm a bit late today because I'm still adjusting to the time change.  Let's try to find a bit of springtime humor today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Spring, everyone, and thanks for dropping by. 

 

Trip

 

I recently traveled with three of my No Names, No Photos Allowed friends.  I'm not going to leave my camera behind, but this is the only photo I'm sharing.

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   I used one of the laptops the ladies brought with them to add the photo and I realized I couldn't add my watermark because I need Photoshop for that.  I did the best I could.

I thought I was finished with snow for awhile, but this is what we found when we got to the cabin we rented in a neighboring state.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  What is the weather like where you live? 

  

T Stands For Buzz

 

Bleubeard and I want to wish you a very happy St. Patrick's Day. 

The last time I was at The Spice Merchant, I saw this mug and thought of Erika.  I know she doesn't drink coffee, but I also know she raises bees.  This one's for you, dear friend.

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book, as I have done.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.  

 

 

 

 

I will be gone much of Tuesday, so I'll be by late in the day to visit those of you who link up on Tuesday.