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Tea, an "Old Love Letter", Etcetera...

 Happy T Day!

Linking to the T is for Tuesday party at Elizabeth's and I have two tickets!

I drink coffee every morning, but this morning I just couldn't do it.  I wanted Licorice Spice tea but it has no caffeine so I mixed it with Earl Grey.  The mixture is wonderful!  Having it in a Mom mug - a Mother's Day gift from several years ago.  I found this mug at my daughter's house the other day - many of my dishes end up there somehow.....

Also sharing a card with a fun wine in the background.  The card is super CAS - just playing with different combinations of this new silhouette fisherman image and other stamps.  The wine (on the right side along with some cookies) was gift from my daughters. 

I did some Art Journaling with weekend since I was all by myself most the time (hubby is with his brother out of town) and could do what I wanted.  

I wrote a pretend letter to Evan from Virginia. Evan went off to fight in the Spanish American War - thank God it was a short one because they had only been married 6 months, she was pregnant, and it was time for crop planting which she knew nothing about. I love writing with India Ink - so fun and seemingly romantic.  Linking this to **Art*Journal*Journey* where Elle chose language as our May theme.  Letters have lots of language and Virginia used a lot of of it in this love letter to Evan.  LOL.

Also did a page for the May Mission Impossible Theme on Facebook - the theme is about looking for the light in darkness (so much better said on the challenge).  I decided to do my page focusing on the movie Hidden Figures (one of my favorites).  I have a space theme since they worked at NASA, lots of numbers, some smart and pretty girls, and a quote to underscore their bravery and intelligence.  Those three girls and many like them were shining lights for so many people - chokes me up every time I think about it.  
Two more cards to share before I go.  I love this first one as I am a huge fan of wreaths.  Cutting out all those billiard balls wasn't easy, but I love how it looks!!!!

This is the Mother's Day card I made for my Sister-in-law.  She is going through some some tough times right now. 
The book page in the background is from Beauty in the Beast (old garage sale find).   

I did walk around downtown Prattville with my youngest daughter this weekend - surprisingly I actually took a few pictures.

A fun picture outside Uncle Mick's Cajun Restaurant.

My food selection - Tilapia and Crab Au Gratin.  
They have the prettiest garbage cans!
Off to see what everyone else has posted this week!  Hope you had a good week!

Hugz,

Nancy

Comments

  1. Valerie-JaelMay 11, 2021 at 4:18 AM

    You have made some beautiful art this week, Nancy, and I love it all. Had to smile at the frog trying to choke the bird! And your romantic letter page for AJJ is fabulous, what a great idea! And I love the page with the 'shining lights' - don't hide your light under a bushel! Love those flowery garbage bins, great idea. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. My name is Erika.May 11, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    Wow Nancy, such a great selection of art again. I love the idea of a letter for Elle's language challenge. It has been so much fun seeing ideas people have, and this one have to be one of my favorites. And I also like the Hidden Figures page too. I loved the book and the movie. And good thing it is breakfast time because your meal looks delicious. I agree with you about the trash cans. What a great idea. Hope you week is going well. Happy T day and thanks so much joining us for Elle's challenge at AJJ.

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  3. Let's Art JournalMay 11, 2021 at 4:42 AM

    So lovely to spend time with your daughter on Mother's Day and that looks like a great mug too! Your pages and cards are beautiful, loving how you incorporated the text and the moon's and stars one is gorgeous 😀. That's a fun sign and wow, that bin is pretty - Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  4. Mae TravelsMay 11, 2021 at 5:04 AM

    You seem to have enjoyed a great Mother's Day with a few bonus days to follow! I wonder how your dishes manage to migrate to your daughter;s house?

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. DVArtistMay 11, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    Nancy, you art is so beautiful. You are lucky to be able to spend time with your daughter. I speak to mine everyday but she live on the other side of the country from me. Have a lovely day.

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  6. Divers and SundryMay 11, 2021 at 7:46 AM

    How creative you've been! I'm hoping things improve soon for your Sister-in-law. That fish dish looks tasty. I don't often see people feature black-eyed peas, but I always enjoy them, yummm! Happy T Tuesday

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  7. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 11, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    I had to laugh at your mugs migrating to your daughter's house. There has to be a story there. I love your cards, including the one for your sister-in-law. But that wreath card is out of this world.

    I was especially interested ini the story of the husband and wife. I was surprised to learn you actually wrote that. I was sure it was a vintage letter you found. And your other journal page is beautiful, too. Thanks for sharing your journal page with us using Elle's theme at Art Journal Journey.

    You have a plethora of drinks to chose from including your tea and wine. Thanks for sharing these with us for T this Tuesday.

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  8. LiscaMay 11, 2021 at 1:16 PM

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  9. LiscaMay 11, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    What a beautiful letter. Did you write it? It feels so genuine. I managed to read most of it.
    The cards are gorgeous. I love the one with the big flower.
    I too had to smile at the mug that migrated! lol.
    The meal and the garbage can both look very lovely (in a different way of course).
    Your tea sounds very interesting. I´m trying to imagine what that would taste like....
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  10. Kate YetterMay 11, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    Mixing teas is such a great thing. I do the same and most times I like the taste. Sometimes I end up tossing it. Earl gray has recently become a favorite. Depending on the type it can be so fragrant. And I know what you mean about needing that caffeine!
    Your cards are fabulous but I especially like the birthday one. Yes, fussy cutting can be a lot of work but the final outcome is worth it. Lovely art this week. I also enjoyed your "letter." I agree with you, writing in ink and a fountain or quill pen is certainly romantic.
    Those trash cans are lovely. It didn't even look like a trash bin at first because of the pretty flowers.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  11. AnnieMay 11, 2021 at 4:39 PM

    Fabulous journal pages! The love letter is so great. Your writing even looks old fashioned beautiful. Love that you have the couple on the page with hearts and a butterfly. The page looks full of love. Your Hidden Figures page is just as fab. I love how you created that space background. Everything atop really pops. Your cards are terrific. I especially love the billiard balls wreath.

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  12. JayneMay 11, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    Nancy I love reading your blog and your process and daily events. So funny that your crockery ends up at your DD’s home. Your art is awesome...as always. I love love the Mission Inspiration page and the billiard ball wreath and the other creations are also good. How cool to write a love letter...your writing is beautiful. Your photos around your home town are cool. I can see a scrapbook page happening LOL. Thanks for the read. Happy day and hugs from Oz jx

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  13. Iris FlaviaMay 12, 2021 at 3:39 AM

    Great works! Love especially the billiard one (table right behind me :-)... time for another game with the hubby).
    The poor froggy! And wow, the flat iron! Beautiful.
    Funny, I feel the same, "having a day off" when Hubby isn´t around!

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  14. cotnobMay 12, 2021 at 3:54 AM

    A super collection of makes and photographs Nancy, I always know that I am going to be entertained with a wide variety of topics and makes when I visit your blog. It sounds like you have discovered a lovely new hot drink and it looks like you had a lovely walk with your daughter.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  15. Empire of the CatMay 12, 2021 at 5:53 AM

    Lovely cards and I love your Spanish-American war letter page. I am also intrigued by your tea mixture. I really love licorice tea but I have never tried mixing it with earl grey so that's on my to-do list now! Thanks for joining me for the Language theme at Art Journal Journey this month Elle xx

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  16. CJ KennedyMay 12, 2021 at 2:49 PM

    Wonderful art and cards. Your tea mixture sounds good. I may have to give that a try. Happy T Day

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  17. Elkes LebensglückMay 12, 2021 at 11:42 PM

    What wonderful work that is. I love them all and especially with the handwriting and the nostalgic photo and also the funny frog picture.
    A great posting and with a delicious meal and the pretty flowers on the trash can.
    Have a happy day, hug Eke

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  18. sirkkisMay 13, 2021 at 5:14 AM

    Just wonderful and impressive art journal pages, Nancy. Love every piece of them.

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  19. craftytrogMay 14, 2021 at 2:08 AM

    A fabulous selection of cards and art journal pages Nancy! I loved the film Hidden Figures too.
    Happy Friday!
    Alison xx

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  20. pearshapedcraftingMay 16, 2021 at 5:44 AM

    Fabulous cards Nancy! I especially love the love letter page - very clever! I loved 'Hidden Figures' and your page really is a tribute to those ladies at NASA. Pleased you went for meal out - hoping to do that here soon! Belated happy T Day,(I missed this) Chrisxx

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  21. NeetMay 29, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    The billiard ball card is absolutely fantastic. What a lovely idea and so beautifully done.
    Your other cards were equally good but somehow that one stood out - maybe it was because it was different and men's cards are always that bit difficult.
    Great journal pages too and the stories behind them. The one with all the handwriting on must have taken ages but it is excellent.
    Your fish dinner reminds me of one of myk first meals in America. The chef made a small sample dish for me because I had never heard of that fish then.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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