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T is for Time with Friends and Family Plus Some Art

I was lucky enough to get to hang out with my work family last week.  Here are some pictures of a few of them.




Those pictures are all as we were just arriving and sitting down.  We had an all day meeting and then we went to Dreamland Barbeque again.  It is an easy place to go to with a large group so we default to that place when we have limited time to plan.  

Here is my drink - I got the chocolate oatmeal stout.  They brew it in the restaurant.  The location was a brewery several years ago, and they kept the equipment and continue making the beer.  The chocolate oatmeal stout is one of the best I have tried and you all know I have tried a bunch!  LOL.  This is my ticket to the T-day party over at Elizabeth's blog.  
I also got to spend some time with one of my daughters and my three grandson's last week.  We went to an interactive museum in Birmingham, Alabama.  Here they are right before we went in.  I love this picture!  You can see the Alabama Theater sign and a bit of downtown Birmingham.

And I had more time for art this week! Here are a few of the cards I made.  The first one was done using the video from Watercolor Wednesday at Splitcoaststampers.com.  Here is a link to the video - I totally recommend it.  Kolbie Blume is amazing.  I even did this on regular paper and not watercolor paper....

I also cased a few cards from Sandye who is the Featured Stamper at Splitcoaststampers.com this week.  I cased THIS card for my Shakespeare Birthday card.  The image is by Octopode Factory and is still available on Etsy even though Lilly is gone (it still hurts me to say that as I was a huge fan).  

I cased THIS card of Sandye's for this card and I used another Octopode Factory image. 

This card was done for the Inspiration Challenge on Splitcoaststampers.com.  I was inspired by THIS fun Charlie Brown image. The sofa image is an old SU! image that I still love.  I put some books behind it as I love to read when I am on the sofa.
This was done to send to a lovely lady who is battling a major health war and loves purple (hence the purple splatters).  The challenge was to use one main color and then things that started with the same letter as your color.  Since my main color is pink, I used liquid pearls and purple.  The sentiment is from SU! and the flamingo image is from Rubbernecker.  Isn't that image fun?
Thanks for visiting!  Hope you had a wonderful week full of time with family, friends and art as well.

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. Mae TravelsAugust 30, 2022 at 4:01 AM

    Chocolate oatmeal stout has an interesting sound to it. Why limit chocolate + alcohol to only liqueurs?

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. cotnobAugust 30, 2022 at 4:48 AM

    Super photos Nancy, it looks like you all had a fabulous time.
    Wow! You have been busy creating cards, lots of brilliant designs, I especially like the flamingo one, a great sentiment.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  3. Iris FlaviaAugust 30, 2022 at 5:48 AM

    Oh, such fun!
    Soon I hope to meet the people I work with in person, too! And see the work! See the trains!
    Your beer looks yummy!

    I have a liiiitle work break with a light beer with cherries.

    Oh, what a fun, sweet, beautiful pic of your family. And now I have that song in my ear. And think of Forrest Gump, which I saw in Broome, Australia. Heck, so much for a small work-break

    Wonderful cards!
    My Brother is always late, too. Drives me nuts.
    Books and couch (or in my case swing) - Yessss!
    Your get well card is great, too - happy T-day and hugz!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 6:42 AM

    This is a fun and fabulous post. Looks like a lot of fun. Oh and the cards are spectacular. Have a great day today.

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  5. Divers and SundryAugust 30, 2022 at 6:50 AM

    It looks like a good place for such a gathering, and y'all seem to be enjoying yourselves :) Happy T Tuesday!

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  6. Valerie-JaelAugust 30, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Lovely that you could meet up after work with your buddies. We used to do that back in the day when I was working, it's a good way to connect. If you say that stout is good, it IS good, I know you are an expert! Love the cards, you have such fun stamps. Like the idea of a day on the couch! And the photo of your daughter and her kids in fantastic! Happy T Day Sweetied, have a great week! Hugs, Valerie

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  7. My name is Erika.August 30, 2022 at 8:36 AM

    Oh I like a good chocolate stout. It's like getting 2 of the best things in life in one sip. Smile. And I do miss those after work get togethers. I did meet some now retired work friends for breakfast today, which was a lot of fun. Your pictures made me smile. And that includes the grandkids and your daughter too. And I also must say I am with you with Shakespeare. I haven't heard of the Octopode Factory in some time. I hope you have a lovely T day and week ahead Nancy. Hugs-Erika

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethAugust 30, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    I'm having trouble leaving comments, but sure enjoyed seeing your "work family." And of course the chocolate stout sounds absolutely perfect. Of course, any stout sounds perfect (grin).

    LOVED those cards. You and Sharon create the most wonderful ones and never seem to make more than one of each. Since I'm not a stamper, I had no idea who or what Otopode Factory was. I did, however, love each of your cards. Thanks for sharing your stout and your cards with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nancy. LOVED seeing your daughter and brood, too.

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  9. Carola BartzAugust 30, 2022 at 3:41 PM

    Isn't it wonderful when you can spend a good time with family - both the "real" one and the work family? It looks like you had fun. Your cards are great - you were very busy. I love that you make cards for people who do need some encouragement. Happy T day!

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  10. Sharon MadsonAugust 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    Chocolate oatmeal stout? You do find great beers and ales! Lovely card CASEing Sandye. Love the stary night on your card. Love the Charlie Brown inspired card, too. You do lovely work, always, Nancy.

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  11. Kate YetterAugust 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful time with your Grandsons and daughter.
    Your cards are beautiful! I will be checking out that watercolor video.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  12. *Vicki*August 31, 2022 at 10:24 AM

    Looks like you all had a wonderful time and enjoying both work and related family! Your cards all look amazing my friend! You've done a brilliant job with all of these SCS challenges, and it looks like I need to check out that watercolor Wednesday tutorial! Your card looks stunning there! Thanks for sharing, friend!

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  13. RostroseSeptember 1, 2022 at 3:28 AM

    Hi Nancy,
    it looks like you have a very nice work family - that's a blessing. (Unfortunately it was different in my working life, but fortunately it's over.) Are you in the photos - and if so, which ones? Also the photo of your daughter and your three grandsons looks like fun. And I think your cards are great.
    All the best from Austria
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/08/blackout-teil-3-noch-fragen-offen.html

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  14. pearshapedcraftingSeptember 2, 2022 at 3:13 PM

    Sounds as though work can be fun! Great that you got some family time. Although I only have a
    couple of Octopode stamps I do love seeing them-- love the Shakespeare card. Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  15. CJ KennedySeptember 3, 2022 at 4:09 AM

    Looks like a fun time with family. Your cards are fabulous and sure to bring a smile to the recipients. Happy T Day

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