tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post5884101912991671105..comments2024-03-28T14:42:33.585+01:00Comments on Words and Pictures: A Festive FarewellWords and Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-36240745724354285612020-12-29T19:41:44.931+01:002020-12-29T19:41:44.931+01:00Your work is just lovely! It's so surprising, ...Your work is just lovely! It's so surprising, yet a perfect pairing with the green, to see red on your festive ATC's. It looks like you are getting lots of good use out of your winnings from Tim. (congratulations!) I love your Stormy Sky/Walnut stain combination, so perfectly balanced on your farewell version (my favorite of the three). Love the positive quote on this one, especially! Well done, as always! Congrats on getting all settled in at your new home; sounds like you've got some good plans ahead! May your New Year be bright! Big hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-63093832569477470232020-12-13T22:31:47.363+01:002020-12-13T22:31:47.363+01:00Just yummy! Love how you embellished the smooshed ...Just yummy! Love how you embellished the smooshed inky backgrounds for your Xmas ATCS. Your farewell version is a delight. The combination of the metal, embossing and tones and depth of the background is amazing. <br />Its been a fabulous journey but one we will continue on a different track, somehow, sometime! It's been an absolute pleasure 'working' with you and don't worry, you cant get rid of me!!<br />Nikki xxxxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-64706122118860480982020-12-13T15:56:14.162+01:002020-12-13T15:56:14.162+01:00Hi Alison, that was unexpected but understanding. ...Hi Alison, that was unexpected but understanding. Hope you will still be around as I love to see your gorgeous art work. Take care and hugs, Angela xXxFelix the Crafty Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275183935291510409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-60755112393962811462020-12-12T19:11:32.957+01:002020-12-12T19:11:32.957+01:00Just on a very belated catch up and such sad news ...Just on a very belated catch up and such sad news AVJ has always been a good source of inspiration.<br />Love the festive ATCs with their greenery and touches of red and the farewell ATC with those words is very apt for a crafting journey that changes but never ends.<br />Avril xxMrs.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259794519132429682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-27340734250322975862020-12-11T20:38:00.433+01:002020-12-11T20:38:00.433+01:00These are beautiful Alison, you've used the ne...These are beautiful Alison, you've used the new Rustic Wilderness perfectly here, it is such a festive colour, and look at you with the pop of red lol. As you say, look forward to whatever is coming next. Take care and have a very happy weekend, Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370190771793517610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-2553315901597198962020-12-11T10:58:13.658+01:002020-12-11T10:58:13.658+01:00I trust you will still keep your friendships going...I trust you will still keep your friendships going even though A Vintage Journey is no longer and you are not in the same country. To that end I hope we see some more sessions of the three of you have virtual days working together.<br />Your atc's are beautiful and the deer is absolutely beautiful himself. Also I share your thoughts on your favourite one with the butterfly on it.<br />Hugs, Neet xxNeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279125547309537517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-37744006808664802952020-12-10T15:57:14.068+01:002020-12-10T15:57:14.068+01:00Oh Alison I live Tour ATCs, fantastic art.
Hugs
A...Oh Alison I live Tour ATCs, fantastic art.<br /><br />Hugs<br />Anke<br /><br />Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236515127891823023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-72815551488511777042020-12-10T11:30:42.942+01:002020-12-10T11:30:42.942+01:00OOh... that's really sad news, about the chall...OOh... that's really sad news, about the challenge. <br />Although I didn't play with Brenda and you all very often, it was a wonderful challenge blog, with many generous step-by-steps from uber-talented ladies I know. I had just not enough time to be present on it, sadly too... And now I regret! :(<br />Your 3 ATCs are absolutely wonderful. I love especially the one with the little deer (an adorable image I agree!), and your last one for saying Good bye, but carrying hope. It is absolutely amazing Alison. I LOVE it!!<br />Hugs and happy December, it's so strange this year to know that we are soon at Christmas... <br />Coco xxx Cocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-69139113953107642512020-12-08T21:37:53.090+01:002020-12-08T21:37:53.090+01:00Dismayed but not surprised at the AVJ news, the GA...Dismayed but not surprised at the AVJ news, the GAFA juggernaut squashes everything in its path and looks unstoppable. It won't stop us being creative and crafty though!<br />Your ATC's Alison, are fabulous and to your usual high standard albeit with unusual colours for you! xCraftyfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107809970586860108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-43985784940443235842020-12-07T21:23:47.751+01:002020-12-07T21:23:47.751+01:00Alison, let me start by saying that your ATCs are ...Alison, let me start by saying that your ATCs are fabulous, specially love the Christmas ones! They look wonderful and the little touch of red and white just really make them pop.<br />Well, what else can I say, it feels like the end of an era, - we have been on so many teams together, and this is now the last one come to an end, and for me at least it will be the last DT altogether, as my own journey has taken me to different places now. But luckily I know we will stay in touch, on Instagram and possibly elsewhere. I am still determent to come and visit you in beautiful South Bohemia one day, hopefully in the not to far distant future....<br />Meanwhile have a wonderful Christmas, I am sure it will be special!<br />veselé Vánoce xxxAstrid Macleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-71919646232819890492020-12-07T14:18:51.775+01:002020-12-07T14:18:51.775+01:00I am so sorry to hear about A Vintage Journey, but...I am so sorry to hear about A Vintage Journey, but just remember how much inspiration that has been spread around the world with the challenge. These projects are wonderful Alison!Anna-Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09321879514804583492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-11552766037091845472020-12-06T22:50:40.126+01:002020-12-06T22:50:40.126+01:00Sorry to hear about The Vintage Journey but wanted...Sorry to hear about The Vintage Journey but wanted to say how hugely inspired I was with all you talented and amazing guides....Fabulous ATC's and well done you on winning a surprise package recently x.Mac Mablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179537412594312594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-57687885030851869242020-12-06T02:34:54.678+01:002020-12-06T02:34:54.678+01:00These are great...especially for the farewell one....These are great...especially for the farewell one. Sad this has come to an end, but I get it. Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-15357341348931498332020-12-05T18:22:04.701+01:002020-12-05T18:22:04.701+01:00Fantastic festive ATC’s a beautiful swan song make...Fantastic festive ATC’s a beautiful swan song make for such a sad closing of the challenge blog, sadly a sign of the ‘social media times’. Your crafty online plans sound like fun I’ll keep my eyes peeled for more info<br />Love<br />Amanda x<br />Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434296626985183613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-90906515980380819962020-12-05T15:28:41.445+01:002020-12-05T15:28:41.445+01:00Gorgeous vintage pieces Alison. I especially like ...Gorgeous vintage pieces Alison. I especially like the colors of the first one with the deer. What would we do without TH vintage bits? They add nice details, don't they? Happy weekend. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-91939233391376294772020-12-05T10:59:09.266+01:002020-12-05T10:59:09.266+01:00Hi Alison x Your ATC's are fabulous with amazi...Hi Alison x Your ATC's are fabulous with amazing backgrounds and use of the stamps/ephemera. It is certainly very bittersweet that AVJ is ending and I have loved being on the team with you and it was so nice to meet you in person at Tim's workshop,Coventry. <br /><br />Thankfully I will be able to view your art on Instagram and enjoy the new journey you are on in CR.<br /><br />Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & Best Wishes in 2021<br /><br />Annie xxAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581031888288730074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-75275327889610892132020-12-05T04:42:42.498+01:002020-12-05T04:42:42.498+01:00I'd never heard of A Vintage Journey until I s...I'd never heard of A Vintage Journey until I started visiting your blog. Ironic, because I know Jo is one of the designers, but for some reason, I didn't connect it. Now that I know about the blog it is shutting down. That's really sad, because I am ONLY a blogger and not on any other social media site. You have gone all out on your final two tags and your incredible incredible ATC with the rust and adorable butterfly. I'm sorry this blog is shutting down, because it appears all the design team was incredibly talented.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-53282006441530475772020-12-04T21:48:22.716+01:002020-12-04T21:48:22.716+01:00Oh, what a heartwarming comment, thank you Betty. ...Oh, what a heartwarming comment, thank you Betty. I’m so happy you love the stamps. We’re all virtual neighbours these days in lots of ways... once my new craft space is up and running, I’m hoping to do some more frequent filming and maybe FB Lives or interactive Zooms, so keep your eyes peeled. <br />Alison xWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-78282313299212879462020-12-04T20:25:27.302+01:002020-12-04T20:25:27.302+01:00I absolutely love your blog. Your creations so ins...I absolutely love your blog. Your creations so inspire me. I love the rubber stamps you create and order them as soon as your new releases appear. I wish we were neighbors : )Betty4https://www.blogger.com/profile/09887871460931190105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-63385853461137765782020-12-04T18:19:00.962+01:002020-12-04T18:19:00.962+01:00Well Alison - I am going to MISS you so much and I...Well Alison - I am going to MISS you so much and I hope you continue to share on your blog so I can still be inspired - I was in shock when I saw your beautiful Christmas ATC's in red and green - so pretty! but not a shred of your usual blue or brown on them (!) but was comforted when I scrolled past to your Farewell ATC and there they are - I actually have a list of the different combinations of colors you use so I can make things 'just like Alison!" (well I can always hope!) your snowy splatter is so pretty on all 3 as well as the combinations of ephemera you have used. I have enjoyed being on this team with you and look forward to continue being inspired! Julia xxJulia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-38921461424576289732020-12-04T16:14:06.658+01:002020-12-04T16:14:06.658+01:00The farewell ATC is lovely and looks like you. I t...The farewell ATC is lovely and looks like you. I thought I was at the wrong blog when I saw the red at first. Not really, they are very pretty. I hope your unpacking is going well. Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496725662766858890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-54011830200973749662020-12-04T14:35:09.875+01:002020-12-04T14:35:09.875+01:00Really sad to see the challenge come to an end Ali...Really sad to see the challenge come to an end Alison. Have not really joined in but have always looked at the fabulous projects displayed. Love your ATCs .. absolutely stunning works. Love the traditional Christmas colours and the composition, as always, is perfection. Of course, your farewell ATC is stunning. Love the colour combo and, again, your layering and composition are perfect. Hope all went well with the move. hugs xx<br />Margaret Mifsudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807555779599228830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-45300401288335025562020-12-04T12:13:36.048+01:002020-12-04T12:13:36.048+01:00Beautiful ATCs Alison! xxBeautiful ATCs Alison! xxcraftytroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440765819220981916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-64850669363622238122020-12-04T11:50:22.285+01:002020-12-04T11:50:22.285+01:00Wow, your ATCs are simply stunning! So lovely to h...Wow, your ATCs are simply stunning! So lovely to have received those crafting goodies, many congratulations and the ATCs you made with them are full of Christmas cheer - perfect 😁. Loved seeing the unusual occurrence of red and that little deer is adorable! Your farewell ATC is beautiful too, so meaningful with the colours, butterfly and words. I am so grateful for your friendship and have had such a wonderful experience as a participant and Creative Guide over at A Vintage Journey! I really appreciate all your support and guidance and always love visiting you to see your wonderful creations and read your amazing crafted words, you are such an inspiration - thank you for being part of my creative journey! Love and hugs, Jo x Let's Art Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601080465795070519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-74738366293116591192020-12-04T07:11:29.111+01:002020-12-04T07:11:29.111+01:00Beautiful pieces to finish off with, festive gorge...Beautiful pieces to finish off with, festive gorgeousness indeed. Not sure of what stage of relocation/unpacking you are at but hope it is going well! Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com