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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Under the Sea

The seaweed is always greener  - in someone else's lake
You dream about going up there - but that is a big mistake!



I made this large tag for Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge #1  Now you are going to have to go to this site to see what it is all about but I am going to have gobs of fun with this challenge   If you are a Tim Holtz fan and want to try out some new techniques, then this is the place to go!! Thanks for doing this Linda - I am a big fan!!  Now turn to page 43 in your A COMPENDIUM OF CURIOSITIES book and have fun.    Sorry, I can't tell you anymore than that.
Once again, the colors are not true to form for the tag really has more  background aqua.  I just could not get the colors right in the photo.  I did use some evergreen bough distress paint but you sure can't tell it from the picture.  


Now I have some treasures to show you!!!

This is my new Art journal and I can assure you that the picture does not do the colors justice.  It has been made by my talented friend Valeried-Jael.  I do love Valerie's blog - from her wonderful art work to her walks along the Rhine, she is a delight to follow.  I can't forget the delicious looking food she shows us once in a while.  What a cook she must be!!

The Hebrew letter on the hand spells the word "chai" which means "life"



Beautiful wall hanging!


I wish you all could see this up close and personal.  This piece by Valerie is so beautiful.  I have told Valerie before that I love it when she uses Hebrew text on her art work.  So much of Valerie's work seems to me like it is bubbling up from the core of life.  And then when she uses the Hebrew text on her work it is even more special.  This text means "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge" ... The Book of Psalms.  Thank you so much Valerie - I will treasure this beauty.

Valerie has some of her art journals for sale on her blog Bastelmania.
They are all a feast for sore eyes!  

I do appreciate you taking the time to visit me - there are so many fun and talented people to follow and I do know how precious time is.
Thanks for you kind words.
Sandy xx






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61 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Sandy, I love your ocean tag with the eyes. It's wonderful.

    I also really like the gold on your journal page. I look forward to seeing more of your pages.

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  2. Silvia(Barnie)May 3, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Wow, wow, wow - you're knocking me out of my socks. These are fantastic creations, love them all. Especially the eyes on your ocean tag.

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  3. Annette GMay 3, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Loving your ocean tag and those magical eyes looking down on the fish. Great presents from Valerie, look forward to seeing the pages you create in the journal Sandy. Hugs Annette x

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  4. Christina C.May 3, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Holy smokes, Sandy, that ocean tag is out-of-this-world GORGEOUS!!!!
    So incredibly creative...love, love this phenomenal tag!
    Your art work from your friend is stunning. I follow her too!

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  5. AnnieMay 3, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Your tag is a beauty, Sandy! The color all looks great from where I'm sitting. Love the mysterious guardian angel. Very pretty pieces from your friend too.

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  6. BeckyMay 3, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    What beautiful projects. I just love that tag with the hidden face, how awesome.

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  7. Danielle ChampagneMay 3, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Hello Sandy, wow... your under the sea tag is awesome. I love the figure in the shadow like, love the sea weed, and the cute fishes, what a gorgeous composition. Fabulous. Beautiful treasures you shared with us.thank you. have a nice sunday! Hugs.

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  8. Valerie-JaelMay 4, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Love your tag, the underwater world is fascinating! Thanks for the shout out, too, glad you like your little things! Hugs, Valerie

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  9. MRS DUCKMay 4, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Hi Sandy
    Love your paper ocean.Great colours. And what a lucky girl you are to get such beautiful gifts from your friend.
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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  10. Stamps and PaperMay 4, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    YOur tag is beautiful Sandy the colours are wonderful, just popping over to the challenge to have a peek..

    Anne

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  11. Astrid MacleanMay 4, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Love your stunning tag Sandy!! And like you I adore Valerie's beautiful blog, you lucky woman to receive those gorgeous gifts!!

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  12. Words and PicturesMay 4, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    Your tag is fabulous, Sandy - a brilliant underwater dream, so haunting with those eyes hovering there.

    And what gorgeous work from Valerie-Jael - I'm another fan!
    Alison xx

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  13. MayMay 4, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Hi Sandy, I adore your ocean tag, The background is amazing..Love the eyes...WOW...What wonderful creations from the lovely talented Valerie-Jael...Beautiful gifts for a very special lady.... Hugs May x x

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  14. RedanneMay 4, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Oh wow Sandy, I love your underwater scene, those eyes sent a shiver down my spine but I love, love, love it!

    Valerie's work is fabulous and I love the gorgeous pieces you are showing here today. Hugs, Anne xx

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  15. Julie LeeMay 4, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Hi there, Sandy! I love this post! Your tag is gorgeous. I keep thinking I must buy Tim's Compendium and then along comes something else I need! Anyway, I adore Valerie's work too and - like you - I am thrilled by those beautiful Hebrew characters! My dad was Jewish, so the Hebrew alphabet is very special to me. Thank you for sharing your lovely art and your lovely gifts. Julie Ann xxx

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  16. sam21skiMay 4, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Ooooh Sandy the marbling on your ocean tag looks stunning and I love those eyes you've added, perfect xxx

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  17. MarilynMay 4, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    I love the tag Sandy. Gorgeous colour and it seems so mystical and ethereal. The ribbon actually reminds me of hair and the eyes look like they see everything.
    The journal and canvas are beautiful and will be forever treasures for you. I love the birds on the wall hanging.

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  18. Paper Creations by ShirleyMay 4, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful sea tag, fantastic colours and textures. I also follow Valerie, her work and photographs are wonderful. Have a great day, Shirleyx

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  19. KarinMay 4, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful tag and great artjournaling!
    Groetjes Karin

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  20. SarnMay 4, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Hi Sandy - LOVING your sea tag. It's very creative. As is that FAB journal. Very inspiring indeed.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  21. Lau WMay 4, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    So so lovely tag ! Love the eyes, you're very creative you know ! An artist !
    And super gifts wow !
    have a nice day, yeah, sun is here today !
    xxx

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  22. cathylynnMay 4, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    My goodness girl this tag is full of movement and mystery. What a fantastic job you did! All so gorgeous! I also see that you got some fabulous works of art from a very dear friend too. Lots of inspiration here sweetness!
    Hugs, Cathy

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  23. friemelchenMay 4, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Das TAG sieht einfach großartig aus, Klasse gemacht!
    lg Uli

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  24. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMay 4, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    So true about that seaweed...lol!!! LOVE the eyes...the lady in the lake...perfect, and an attention getter! Fab tag! Thank you so much for playing along with us on our first challenge at CC3 Challenge!!!

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  25. MyrnaMay 4, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    You can almost feel the seaweed moving! Love the face floating in the water. Great job on your tag Sandy! Love the splash of orange in your tag! :-)

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  26. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)May 4, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Wow Sandy what a fab tag love those eyes so eerie! Hugs Susan x

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  27. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)May 4, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Wow Sandy what a fab tag love those eyes so eerie! Hugs Susan x

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  28. PaulaMay 4, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Awesome sauce!! I love the tag!!! It's Finastic (sorry 'bout that, just couldn't resist, lol). But have to say you are rockin' the Tim challenges girilie!!

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  29. SD poojaMay 4, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Wow ! I loved the sea themed tag n the treasures are amazing !

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  30. ~*~Patty SMay 4, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Thank you for this lovely post full of creativity ... friendship and more!
    Valerie's creations are each very special
    and
    I am very taken with your beautiful and mysterious tag with so many of my favorite colors too
    Happy Spring dear Sandy ♥
    oxo

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  31. BrendaMay 4, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for coming to visit my blog (and referring SARN to my blog too), I feel blessed and special today! I see you love Tim Holtz, me, too, although you would never say it. I love his products but my style is more clean and simple really. I love the colours on your tag, some of my favourites!

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  32. UnknownMay 4, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Love the eyes... and the fish looking towards them... face to face...love the fantasy of it... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie

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  33. UnknownMay 4, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Sandy thanks for the lovely comments on my blog and for becoming a follower :) Love that tag....it's great xx

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  34. MeggymayMay 4, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Fabulous creations, love the under the sea tag.
    Yvonne

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  35. cuilliesocksMay 4, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Well Sandy what can I say!, just love your tag, what colours and images,I think the eyes are wonderful.
    Your gifts are absolutely gorgeous, lucky you, take care, hugs Kate x

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  36. http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/May 4, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Oh wow hun what amazing creations the detail on each one is amazing a sheer treat for eyes amazing my friend hugs cheryl xx

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  37. AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Your tag is hauntingly beautiful.
    Valerie is a lovely lady and brimming over with talent.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  38. Sue from OregonMay 4, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Holy Smoke...you have been oh so busy! Such wonderful colors and designs!

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  39. AnonymousMay 5, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    I was looking at the tag and the eyes were staring back :-) LOVE it!!!!! You rock Sandy!

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  40. SandraMay 5, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Such a stunning tag, Sandy! The background is amazing and love your words of wisdom! Valerie makes really pretty stuff too! Hugs, Sandra

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  41. coldwaters2May 5, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Wowzer Sandy these treasures are awesome what amazing work you have done on each and every one of them the tag at the top looks so mystical, stupendous work.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  42. Kelly May 5, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    You tag is phenomenal! I love the faint face in the seaweed and water! Beautiful background and design. This is one of my favorite works from you!! We finally received a closing date 4 weeks from now for our MN house and now I am full gear packing and our first load leaves this Thursday! I have a ton of stuff! lol
    Take care, Kelly

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  43. SylviaMay 5, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Oh Sandy, your tag is way beyond beautiful, I love it !! The design is outstanding, the eyes, seaweed, colors WOW!!! I went to Valaries blog and I agree with you, she is quite an artist. Her work is beautiful.
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  44. BonnieMay 5, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I love the beautiful colors you've used on this tag and the shabby chic bow! And that art from your friend is gorgeous! What a treasure!

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  45. Lisa MincklerMay 5, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    That sentiment you wrote was almost chilling, let me see... Oh here it is.."You dream about going up there - but that is a big mistake!" It's like the mermaid that wishes she had land legs; but gosh...does she really want to take that journey?
    What a beautifully deep, gorgeous, and thought provoking creation you've made here. Not only is your work one to be admired, but you've certainly given us a smorgasbord of inspiration today with your friend's artwork!! I'm all gaspy over here. Let me repeat...gasPy..not GASSY! ;)
    hugs to you!
    me xx

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  46. stampingwithpeggie.blogspot.comMay 5, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Gorgeous tag. Love the ribbon.

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  47. LoriMay 5, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Oh, my Sandy! Your creations are fabulous! What fun to see all of these. Such gorgeous techniques and design. Have a wonderful week!

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  48. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesMay 5, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my Sandy what happened...what a lot of artwork...you surprise me in a nice way!!! :-)))
    Kind regards and go with the flow, Alie

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  49. Marjie KemperMay 5, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Sandy, that is one fabulous tag. I can't stop grinning at the 'seaweed is always greener' sentiment. What a hoot! So glad you joined us at CC3C! And yes, you sure do have a beautiful album from Valerie :-)

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  50. MaryHMay 5, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Those underwater eyes are really something special. Love this tag, and you are rocking, girl. Your water looked just right to me! Loved enjoying all these other tags and had to keep reading to realize you didn't make these. I'm thinking "WOW!" until I read further. Of course you know the last one with the birds will be my fav, and I loved the text meaning. She's a fabulous artist and will check out your link. Way to Go, Miss TH jr. You & Redanne are the best at interpreting TH I think. TFS & Hugs

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  51. Mrs.BMay 6, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    WOW Sandy, this is a fabulous tag, so atmospheric with those green eyes
    gazing at the seaweed. Love your little quote.
    A fabulous Journal from Valerie, I'm sure it will be a treasure.
    Just had a catch up - wonderful take on Tim's tag and I LOVE your 'rummy' flowers.
    Avril xx

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  52. PatMay 7, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I love your tag Sandy, such beautiful colours and a great design. Your treasures are stunning, again such beautiful colours,

    Pat xx

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  53. CraftychrisMay 8, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Your tag is absolutely stunning! I love those eyes. Your friend Valerie's work is fabulous too xx

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  54. UnknownMay 8, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    WOW! You lucky Duck! Valeries' work is exquisite to say the least. I'm sure you will enjoy using the journal and think of Valerie every time you do a page. Enjoy every little bit of everything. hugs and love, Donna

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  55. Pam SparksMay 14, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    Hi Sandy! I don't have the book but I can see you did all kinds of cool, artsy things on your tag! Gorgeous work! Beautiful creating! I'm always amazed at what you've been up to when I visit! TFS!

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  56. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    I absolutely love your tag and I'm hoping that I get to peek beneath the ocean in Mexico as we're taking snorkeling gear with us. The pieces from your friend Valeria are really beautiful too. Thanks for the anniversary wishes, we're looking forward to taking it slow for a bit!!

    Hugs
    Brenda 70

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  57. Cat's sCrapMay 16, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Very original design. Mysterious and enigmatic... Bravo !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  58. http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/May 16, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Oh hun there is always a treat for the eyes on your blog and these crafting items are amazing. Your friend Valerie work is amazing too and as for your tag its just lush with so many cool elements love hugs cheryl xx

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  59. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesMay 16, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Sandy...are you the Sandy who's celebrating her birthday today?
    If so...Big hugs and congratulations!! And of course all the best for the next year....
    If it is a different Sandy...I still wish you all the best :-))))

    Kind regard, Alie

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  60. DianeMay 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Wow what wonderful designs Sandy.

    Hugs Diane

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  61. JulesMay 21, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    Hi Sandy

    Funny how cameras like some colours better than others.

    Mine isn't a fan of blue tones either.

    Loving your tag .. .. a lovely mysterious feel to it!

    I hope you are having a good week.

    Love Jules xx

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