Hello again this Sunday!
Well, the storm keeps moving faster than they thought, plus it looks like it's gonna go right up through the west side of Houston. We are still on the dirty side of it, but hoping the winds won't be horrible. Neither this storm or the one we had a few weeks ago (Alberto, the Derecho storm) have worked out like the forecasts predicted and people online are questioning/blaming the use of AI in forecasting. It's a Brave New World everywhere one turns. I suspect we're all guinea pigs and lab rats for any number of things and just don't know it.
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UPDATE AT 9:30 AM Monday -- We are in Hurricane Hell. The wind gusts are crazy (85mph clocked once). Part of our back fence blew down, heavy deck cabinets moved 15 feet away from the wall outside with pottery inside crashing and breaking, trees down, power out in neighborhood and 1.2 million in Houston area without power (generator is ON for us and working like a charm, which is why I can update). It began at 4 am, got really bad at 6 am and still going strong even though the winds changed direction a few minutes ago...no lulls at all. With every gust, I think this is the big one. I did get 8 hours of sleep or else I'd go back to bed. Knock wood, our little house is solid and taking it like a champ. Ok, back to our regularly scheduled post!
So, I spent the afternoon making this tag.
I used a square coaster as the base and painted it with yellow ochre acrylic paint.
I raided my little paper flower drawers and my bits and bobs of die cut waste/leftovers.
The dark blue die cuts at the corners is waste from a Spellbinders lattice cover plate.
The little turquoise flowers are a Rubbernecker die.
And I pulled out the rhinestones, too.
The image has been colorized from a black and white photo.
It's a publicity still from the 1931 film, A Free Soul starring Norma Shearer and Clark Gable. Go HERE and HERE for thoughtful reviews, if you are interested.
Thanks for the visit today.
Enjoy your evening.
XOX
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St. Lucia
So pretty and I love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the storm doesn't affect you. I love the floral card, very pretty indeed. Take care, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're having to endure this terrifying storm my friend! Sending hugs. Your tag is stunning! I love the colors on this and how you've framed this Vintage photo with the flowers! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tag. Working with coasters is always great too. They are nice and heavy, although last time was I was and was given a coaster it was definitely thinner. Anyhow, I love the color combo, the flowers and I like that Norma is back. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use a coaster Aimeslee! Love the colours and pretty flowers with that image. Oh wow, I hope you are all safe over there, that sounds terrible!! Thanks for playing along with us at Tag Tuesday!!
ReplyDeleteThe tag is so beautiful and what a great idea to use a coaster as the base!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you had to deal with this horrible storm and for the damage it has done to your area! Glad your home wasn't damaged and hopefully the fence won't be too hard to fix.
Thank you so much for joining in the fun at I spy with my little eye challenge!
Ellie
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OH! This is just gorgeous Aimes, I love the orange and turquoise, it all shows up the image beautifully. A beautiful image, weren't they all so glamorous then? Now it's just jeans and a T-shirts everywhere, it seems like that in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the Hurricane, it must be so frightening. I'm just thankful we don't get high winds very often. Take care and praying all will be well soon for everyone.
Faith x
Very artsy tag! Thanks for sharing your summery florals project with MTTC! --Becca (most of all, I'm glad you were surviving the storm at the time you published this. I'll have to read newer posts for some updates. Prayers.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag, Aimeslee. I pray the recovery from the storm is swift. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. I hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
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Very stylish tag. Hope you and yours and your property all withstood the hurricane ok. Thanks so much for joining in with this month’s I Spy challenge and my theme of “Something Blooming Lovely”.
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Clark Gable...Love this tag! I hope you are safe from the storm. Thanks for sharing at Colorful Options.
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