T stands for trying the abstract

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 I made an apple pie with some of our apple picking supply. It’s my mom’s recipe not the one on her pie plate, but suffice it to say it was lovely with a cup of Irish tea. 

The pie was polished off before I knew it.

I am way up on my reading for 2021 and there have been so many fun, interesting reads. Here’s a favorite creative book from the list. I read it through and am starting on the creative challenges now.
Lots of Inspiration here…
And inspiration in the mail too!

Fun mail from Leslie
And a shimmery envelope 

Cathy’s great calligraphy and card
I think this is great advice. Sometimes you just have to just put the pen in the ink, make a mark and take it from there. 

Last Month’s outgoing mail…a challenge to incorporate a more modern vibe with the Emilio Sanchez stamps.





Driven to….Abstraction 


Comments

  1. Carola BartzOctober 5, 2021 at 5:08 PM

    Very cool cards and an intereting book. Have fun with the creative challenges.

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  2. KarenOctober 5, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    Dare to Create is sitting on my desk. I need to be very intentional about getting to the challenges! Lots of fun cards. No apple pie here, but my son brought us a bag of fresh apple cider donuts which were delicious!

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethOctober 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM

    I had to look up the Dare to Create book you were reading. It sounds interesting. But what really impressed me were all those cards you created from those postage stamps as inspiration. Not like you at all, and that's why I so LOVED what you created. Very outside-the-box.

    It's too bad all that apple pie is now gone, but that tea looks good, even if it is decaf. Thanks for sharing your Dare to Create book, those wonderful cards based on the postage stamps, and your apple pie and decaf tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nan!!

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  4. CJ KennedyOctober 6, 2021 at 3:13 AM

    Looks like a fun book. I think you nailed your mail art challenge. Cute pie plate and the apple pie wouldn't last long here either. Happy T Day!

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  5. nwilliams6October 6, 2021 at 3:29 AM

    Fab makes. Love the vibe you achieved and your envelopes are wonderful!!! The book looks very interesting and I have never heard of that Barry tea - fun to see different teas. I agree on the pen in the ink comment - the step of getting started is often all we need. Happy T-day!!!!

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  6. My name is Erika.October 6, 2021 at 4:38 AM

    I have that pie plate from my mom also. It's a nice treasure. Interesting book too Nan, and I''m liking how it inspired you. Happy belated T day.

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  7. Anne (cornucopia)October 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM

    Good looking books and art.

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  8. Divers and SundryOctober 6, 2021 at 6:06 AM

    Apple pie sounds like the perfect treat. I'm not a pie baker, so I'll have to buy one ;) Happy T Day!

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  9. Empire of the CatOctober 6, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    love your cards, very clever taken from the stamp inspiration. Hope you enjoyed your Irish tea. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  10. DVArtistOctober 6, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    A wonderful post. Mom's apple pie recipe, can't go wrong with that. Have a nice day.

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  11. JOctober 7, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    The Barry’s tea always makes smile as our DIL buys it in SF and it’s her dads name and since Brexit the English shop here has been selling it now , ha,ha
    Lovely artwork and who doesn’t love an Apple pie
    Jan

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  12. pearshapedcraftingOctober 7, 2021 at 3:40 PM

    What fabulous art! I think I need to make an apple pie. Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  13. Let's Art JournalOctober 12, 2021 at 11:40 AM

    I love apple pie and I bet that your family recipe makes it extra special - perfect 😁. Your abstract cards look amazing, so many fabulous designs! I hope you are keeping well and sending you happy belated T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

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