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Some Pale Ale, Flowers, and Birds

Getting in a hurry is getting more dangerous for me.  It used to just frustrate me, but these days I also make more mistakes.  This was supposed to be a beer with vanilla, caramel and other cool flavors but evidently most their beers look the same and I grabbed the wrong one.  I am not really a pale ale fan, but this one ended up being refreshing.  I will drink them, but not be super excited about them. The can is very cool though and could inspire a journal page or card for sure!  It is my ticket to Elizabeth's T-day party.  

Quick post this week as I am short on time. I have done a little art lately.
This one was for this week's Featured Stamper challenge at SCS where I cased THIS card by Kim. 

Some art with my grandsons - we all did quick blobby bird cards:
Lewis' card - he added a chicken. 
Hollis' card (he did a cat too) - pretty good for 5 don't you think?
I also tried a bit of a calendar this month and I am also posting it to **Art*Journal*Journey* as it has a bird.  I miss my AJJ friends - it has been a hard month!
I started with a note page from a work meeting and painted over it (you can see still see some of my notes).  Then I painted the bird and wrote the sentiment.  To express the sentiment, I wrote things I was thankful for quickly around the edges.  Then I filled in the things we didn't want to miss - mostly baseball games.  I need to do another one quick as more baseball is coming up!  

Hugz,

Nancy



Comments

  1. Mae TravelsMay 24, 2022 at 4:15 AM

    I agree with you that the label on that can of ale is really a nice work of art. Many craft products have quite lovely labels, and so do a lot of bottles of wine. I think this is a great trend!

    Your kids' art really is exciting too. They learn so fast.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. kathyinozarksMay 24, 2022 at 4:37 AM

    Good morning, you find the coolest labels on drinks. Enjoyed seeing your art and yes the 5 year old looks like they had allot of fun too Happy T hugs

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  3. Empire of the CatMay 24, 2022 at 5:14 AM

    Love the can image and the title, it would make a good book title! Also loving the blobby birds and the kitty, good job all round. Happy T Day Elle/EOTC xx

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  4. My name is Erika.May 24, 2022 at 5:27 AM

    It has been a hard art month, even for me being retired. Smile. But I love your bird page. Thanks for finding some time and joining us for Matilde's AJJ challenge. I like how the bird is looking up to see where the ball is going. And I'm with you about pale ales. They are very popular, but I like something with a bit more "meat on the bone" so to speak. But that can is fantastic. Have a great T day and week ahead Nancy. Hope you get a little down time too. hugs-Erika

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  5. Jackie McGuinnessMay 24, 2022 at 6:17 AM

    I am a sucker for labels!! I seem to drift to IPAs, to the disgust of my husband who thinks they taste like perfume!

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  6. Valerie-JaelMay 24, 2022 at 6:32 AM

    Your blobby birds are gorgeous, well done to you all! Love the look of your beer can, too. Your bird page is wonderful. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

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  7. Linda KunsmanMay 24, 2022 at 7:34 AM

    another cool looking beer can label! Loving the sweet bird art especially. Have a great week, and happy T day!

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 24, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    I am in LOVE with the design on your pale ale can. It is beyond beautiful, even if I only like stout beer. The cans from some microbreweries are beyond cool. Thamks for sharing this with us for T this Tuesday, Nancy.

    Your grandson's cards are adorable. How cute and clever. Really love their birds. And of course, speaking of birds, thanks for sharing this bit of inspiration with us at Art Journal Journey using Matilde's theme. It's a lovely calendar page and kept you on task, too.


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  9. Kate YetterMay 24, 2022 at 9:51 AM

    All your art this week makes me happy! I love the cards your grandchildren made as they make me smile! I need to do this with my daughter. And a beautiful calendar.
    Have a Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  10. Iris FlaviaMay 24, 2022 at 11:25 AM

    Hmmm, I love Pale Ales and this one sounds and looks great!
    Also love poppies, beautiful card. Cute birds. Must be fun to draw with kids.
    Sorry you have a hard month.
    Yupp, those note from meetings sounds familiar. I hope I remember what I hectically wrote down today!
    Hugz And to calmer times... Happy T-Day

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  11. jinxxxygirlMay 24, 2022 at 12:37 PM

    Wow! I love that can... just not wahts inside it...lol Enjoyed seeing all your birds! Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  12. CJ KennedyMay 24, 2022 at 6:57 PM

    That is a very cool can. Lovely card and page. The cards you made with your grandsons are so cute. Happy T Day

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  13. sirkkisMay 25, 2022 at 3:01 AM

    I love your cute birds.
    Happy spring xx

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  14. MeggymayMay 26, 2022 at 1:33 AM

    Fabulous cards you shared that your grandsons have made and your calendar journal page looks beautiful as well. Thank you for linking to Matilde's theme over at AJJ.
    Yvonne

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  15. *Vicki*May 28, 2022 at 6:19 AM

    So love those sweet birds from your grandson Nancy! I think it's awesome that you've made birds with him too! Your AJ page is fun and whimsical with that little birdie looking up!

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  16. pearshapedchrisMay 30, 2022 at 3:18 AM

    Oh my! There really is some fabulous art here. First your beautiful journal page - what great idea house that page! I love your poppy card - I really love seeing poppies on the verges as we drive along! Your card making session with your grandsons was a big success - mine are too old for that now! I see what you mean about that beer can - great inspiration! Sorry to arrive so late - belated Happy T Day, Chris

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