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Wine of the Week, Wine on TV, and Art

Happy T-day friends!  


The wine of the week for me was The Uprising.  Such a fun name.  It was pretty good - I would buy it again if it comes back on sale.  Isn't the label fun?

I am having a glass of it right now while watching a wine themed movie on Hallmark called Paris, Wine and Romance. 

Such a sweet movie, and how wonderful to see the glimpes of Paris.  I want to try her pinot wine they are all chatting about in the movie.  Wish it was a true story.  I am not normally a Hallmark movie fan, but I am totally enjoying this sappy happy treat.  The wine and the movie are my ticket so I can hang out with the T-day gang at Elizabeth's. 

Art for the week.

Today's technique and CAS challenges on Splitcoaststampers.com were about back to school and lots of ink colors. The sentiment is from Riley & Co and the ruler is from DRS Designs. The ink was applied using reinkers applied directly to a sponge - fun technique. 

Played with some new to me dies from Spellbinders. I watercolored this basket and sponged the leaves and flowers.  Super fun to create this birthday card for my sweet oldest daughter, Crystal. 
Also I tried the water color challenge on Splitcoaststampers.com again.  The images are from SU! Good Morning Magnolia. I tried to do it all with no lines but had to add back a few.
Happy t-day and hugz,

Nancy

Comments

  1. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 12, 2022 at 8:33 PM

    Although I'm not a wine drinker, I would buy that for the label alone. It is wonderful. Laughed that it was aged for 30 days. Not very long for wine.

    I just can't get into the Hallmark Channel, although I like HMM for the mysteries. I have never been able to get into chick flicks. Glad you enjoyed it and you want to try that wine.

    LOVE your cards, Nancy. They are wonderful. I have ONE black Staz-on and one black dye ink pad, but I have a TON of reinkers (dye, solvent, pigment, and distress). They are so useful for everything. Glad to read you use reinkers, too. Love that ruler background.

    Thanks for sharing your incredible cards, your movie, and your wine with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nancy.

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  2. cotnobSeptember 12, 2022 at 11:03 PM

    The wine looks great Nancy, a super label.
    A fabulous collection of cards, three super designs, I especially like the gorgeous Birthday card for your daughter, gorgeous flowers.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  3. Iris FlaviaSeptember 13, 2022 at 3:46 AM

    Not a wine drinker, but the label is cool!
    Broken crayons... alas! Love your Birthday card! Oh, I still have a long way to go!
    Have a great T-Day, hugz

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  4. jinxxxygirlSeptember 13, 2022 at 4:25 AM

    I'm not a wine drinker but i always love the art and creativeness of the labels.. Your birthday card for your daughter is lovely as are all the cards. Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  5. Valerie-JaelSeptember 13, 2022 at 6:29 AM

    That wine bottle is fabulous, it would make a wonderful candle holder for parties! Your art is beautiful, as always, and my fave piece is the gorgeous card for your lovely daughter! The other cards are both fabulous, too. I'm not a friend of the Hallmark Channel, murder and mayhem are more my thing! Happy T Day, and have a wonderful week, hugs, Valerie

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  6. Let's Art JournalSeptember 13, 2022 at 7:31 AM

    That's a fun label! Your cards look amazing, loving the one for your daughter the flower basket looks stunning 😊. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

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  7. CloudiaSeptember 13, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    You create a very welcoming and creative place to visit. Thank you

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  8. Empire of the CatSeptember 13, 2022 at 11:39 AM

    Love that label - it looks like an old wanted poster! And I love that card with the basket of flowers, just beautiful! Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  9. Carola BartzSeptember 13, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    You created some very beautiful cards, Nancy. I especially like the one for your daughter. To answer your question, yes, the wine we had in Alsace is really good. I tried Gewürztraminer, a Rosé and a Riesling which was my favorite. Riesling in that are usually pretty dry which I prefer. I'm not a big fan of overly sweet wine.

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  10. CJ KennedySeptember 13, 2022 at 1:21 PM

    You cards are always so beautiful and creative. Happy T Day

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  11. kathyinozarksSeptember 13, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    Your cards are lovely, I was watching that movie too I thought it was a good one too. great label on your find

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  12. Sharon MadsonSeptember 13, 2022 at 5:24 PM

    Beautiful artwork, Nancy. I love watching Hallmark movies. I just watched one Sunday night. It was about a ranch. LOL I can't remember what else. I haven't see the one about Paris yet. I will watch for it. Happy T Day.

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  13. Kate YetterSeptember 13, 2022 at 6:44 PM

    That label is very cool!
    I am loving your cards, especially that one with the water colored bucket and the flowers. SO pretty!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  14. MaryanneSeptember 17, 2022 at 9:00 PM

    the wine looks intriguing.

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  15. RostroseSeptember 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM

    Dear Nancy,
    the wine label looks really adventurous - you can tempt me with that too :-D It's fine if the wine also tastes good and is accompanied by a suitable film.
    I like your cards - I am particularly impressed by the basket with the red flowers!
    All the best and happy T Day
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/09/ausflug-nach-marchegg-schloss-storche.html

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  16. ChristineSeptember 25, 2022 at 12:38 PM

    19 crimes is one of my favourite wines :) great choice. Beautiful selection of cards, love your magnolia ♥

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