tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post7146495011926825147..comments2024-03-28T14:42:33.585+01:00Comments on Words and Pictures: Lost LivesWords and Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-34904273663319181972015-09-01T21:28:44.111+02:002015-09-01T21:28:44.111+02:00Very thought provoking.....enjoyed (if that's ...Very thought provoking.....enjoyed (if that's the word)...the read. A beautiful tag with white on the new colours. Ruth xRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876389205740756167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-62097758728085346502015-08-12T03:01:54.769+02:002015-08-12T03:01:54.769+02:00Beautiful tag, with a favorite color combo. the w...Beautiful tag, with a favorite color combo. the white embossing just make this so special, as does the splattering of white. What a a powerful and moving post, Alison; we just don't realize the value of the freedoms we have, and don't express our gratitude to our military nearly enough for keeping us a free nation.sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-17724542504135111622015-08-08T16:34:35.668+02:002015-08-08T16:34:35.668+02:00What a beautiful tag, Alison! Love that background...What a beautiful tag, Alison! Love that background so much, and the placement of all your parts. Now I feel I need the word dies... yikes!Marjie Kemperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012764263520267030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-31915214058585467412015-08-05T12:51:28.440+02:002015-08-05T12:51:28.440+02:00Wonderful tag, prefect the background and layers. ...Wonderful tag, prefect the background and layers. Beautiful colours and great design, love it!! xxxEtsukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231749937473248233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-48245810950877670732015-08-04T13:10:38.104+02:002015-08-04T13:10:38.104+02:00Both the words and the pictures are wonderful. I d...Both the words and the pictures are wonderful. I didn't see it either but thank you for telling it - adds humility to my day - reminds me to be grateful for the things I take for granted. <br />Your tag is amazing - I am tempted right now - this minute to order those colours - I haven't got them! Wonderful combination and the white accents really are fabulous.<br />Nikki xxxxxxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-86980974374032045872015-08-03T22:14:51.873+02:002015-08-03T22:14:51.873+02:00Your story makes this fabulous tag even more wonde...Your story makes this fabulous tag even more wonderful ! <br />Corrie xCorrie Herrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083685691278040788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-27448197408486561852015-08-02T19:23:05.299+02:002015-08-02T19:23:05.299+02:00Just find the time to see this tag too... So beaut...Just find the time to see this tag too... So beautiful using the new Distress inks!! And I love your background, wonderful as usual Alison! <br />Will be back on your blog only at the end of August now. Sorry in advance since I guess I will not be able to catch-up with every friend's blog!.. Coco xxx Cocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-41674252007814468412015-08-02T00:57:53.309+02:002015-08-02T00:57:53.309+02:00Although your tag came from a dark and terrible st...Although your tag came from a dark and terrible starting point Alison, you have brought it out into light and beauty, sharing a message that we can make a difference and honour the memories of those who fight and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Thank you for that and for your voice and for not being afraid.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-89116780898966651082015-08-01T22:58:16.924+02:002015-08-01T22:58:16.924+02:00Very powerful words & a stunning tag.Very powerful words & a stunning tag.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17087731518412573082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-18987553409115081052015-08-01T17:07:32.569+02:002015-08-01T17:07:32.569+02:00Dear Alison, it is wonderful you spoke from your h...Dear Alison, it is wonderful you spoke from your heart, a heart holding all the same thoughts I have myself,- thank you, -we are so very lucky to be here, and to be in this part of the world, and we must speak for all those suffering because of religious fanatism !!The tag you created with all this in mind is beautiful, -the lovely colours, the young man with his sad eyes, and all your beautiful use of white in stamping and writing !! Love the qoute, too, it gives so much meaning, and always will ! Hugs,Dorthe Dorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-36754023264513186822015-08-01T14:59:44.899+02:002015-08-01T14:59:44.899+02:00Such a moving post Alison. You brought tears to my...Such a moving post Alison. You brought tears to my eyes with your words and thoughts and the quote at the end. Yes, let us all remember we are free because of those who never had a chance to live. Thank you for such a poignant post. Your tag is beautiful! xoJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-35154298313526010202015-08-01T13:19:59.771+02:002015-08-01T13:19:59.771+02:00I cannot possibly visit your blog without reading ...I cannot possibly visit your blog without reading every single word whether happy or sad! They are always informative and I thank you for this added bonus to seeing your gorgeous artwork. The tag is wonderful and all the more so for the story behind it. Thanks Alison!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Lesley Xxcraftimammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997146794724712348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-85915541127901275242015-08-01T09:34:04.995+02:002015-08-01T09:34:04.995+02:00Stunning! xStunning! xFlo Langleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836584106396999550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-81687672022388913272015-08-01T08:36:43.657+02:002015-08-01T08:36:43.657+02:00What a great colourful man's tag!!! I love it!...What a great colourful man's tag!!! I love it!!!<br /><br />Have a nice weekend!!<br />MAriamaria's knutselplezierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400449591402230376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-79134804480165956612015-08-01T08:25:41.438+02:002015-08-01T08:25:41.438+02:00Beautiful tag!! Alison. I felt touched with the st...Beautiful tag!! Alison. I felt touched with the story<br />Shilpa Nagaonkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104315300088356895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-62998188220448772622015-08-01T05:28:34.270+02:002015-08-01T05:28:34.270+02:00A lovely monument to all those everywhere who are ...A lovely monument to all those everywhere who are shut out of normal, comfortable ways of daily being..... thank you for giving voice to all of that sadness and pain, and in such a beautiful manner. And in addition, a stunning tag - the white embossing is particularly eye-catching against all that lovely smokey green and blue, as are the die cut words. And it looks like your ivy has recovered! xxx Lynnexperiments in paperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627167408155328747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-79817470052635835902015-07-31T23:29:57.024+02:002015-07-31T23:29:57.024+02:00amazing tag Alison - and a very thought provoking ...amazing tag Alison - and a very thought provoking piece of writing - wow. Big hugs rachel xrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-54254406996563700482015-07-31T22:21:59.555+02:002015-07-31T22:21:59.555+02:00I shed a tear as I type this - thankyou so much Al...I shed a tear as I type this - thankyou so much Alison for such a profoundly emotive story behind your tag . For me art with meaning born out of genuine emotion has so much value so your tag is truly priceless . A Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380869190533330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-69861964351580572952015-07-31T21:16:37.907+02:002015-07-31T21:16:37.907+02:00Such a wonderful tag Alison - I love the combinati...Such a wonderful tag Alison - I love the combination of colours you have used and all the overstamping and embossing. I would agree with many of the sentiments already aired that you always bring thought provoking words to your art, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, but yes always thought provoking and a very real part of your creative process. Thank you for putting into words what never seem to be able to do. Despite the sentiments it still has a beautiful and peaceful feel to it. <br />Have a lovely weekend x<br />Jennie Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717323802336311696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-38271388117688485332015-07-31T21:02:45.077+02:002015-07-31T21:02:45.077+02:00And this, my dear friend, is the epitome of 'w...And this, my dear friend, is the epitome of 'words and pictures'. Thank you. A huge hug to you -- Mary ElizabethMary Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04164993867448430380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-2360251387903276882015-07-31T18:39:33.340+02:002015-07-31T18:39:33.340+02:00Alison, you've touched me with your beautiful ...Alison, you've touched me with your beautiful art and your words, once again. With all of the horrors going on in this modern world, your conversations with your 97 year old neighbor smack of history repeating itself. I have a Great Uncle who fought in Europe in WWII and he's stated he sees the same thing happening again, and God help us all! <br />Considering you've brought your feelings into this beautiful tag, Alison, reminding us all to Discover Life, I will do just that, especially for the souls who won't get to discover life. Amen!! <br />Now--to be a bit lighter....Happy Friday and Happy Weekend to you, Alison! BIG XOXOs-ShariAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656103659914020801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-16944959970650701282015-07-31T17:41:56.648+02:002015-07-31T17:41:56.648+02:00love the background so much - what a great color c...love the background so much - what a great color combo!<br />Paula Cheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901202066712497040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-1816678080056720142015-07-31T17:35:17.739+02:002015-07-31T17:35:17.739+02:00HMmmm... gorgeous tag and I love seeing those new ...HMmmm... gorgeous tag and I love seeing those new colors in action (even if I think that one should be named "holy smoke" instead of hickory smoke). Tough words that cry out to be heard.Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-24023428630565946052015-07-31T16:54:22.123+02:002015-07-31T16:54:22.123+02:00The world is so full of chaos now, and heartbreaki...The world is so full of chaos now, and heartbreaking stories of lost lives and terrorism fill the media realm. It always hurts my heart to hear and see what is going on, and then I think how blessed I am that I live where I live, and although there is some oppression here, it is NOTHING like the oppression in other parts of the world. I will never understand the horrifying abuse that is being done all in the name of religious values. That is not what God is about. Bless those who are risking their lives to try to help. And bless you for creating an art piece to show your support for the people lost and the poor unfortunate souls being tortured. Your tag is wonderful, and the meaning behind is beautiful!Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-32687166407471912232015-07-31T16:31:35.117+02:002015-07-31T16:31:35.117+02:00This is wonderful Alison! Such an amazing combinat...This is wonderful Alison! Such an amazing combination with the vibrant background, white stamping and gunmetal trinkets, completely captivating! happy weekend :)Pamelliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061174774558907509noreply@blogger.com