A busy weekend

Wow - what a busy few days I've had.

My husband bought me these lovely flowers on Valentines Day.  We were going to go out for lunch too, but I got a bit pre-occupied in the office.  We had agreed to look after a friends son in the evening (so they could go out) and ran out of time to do anything ourselves.  Whoops!

Such gorgeous colours.  Bright and zingy!

I went out with friends for a curry on Friday night.
And then we went to another friends wedding yesterday.  it was lovely to share such a special day with them.  We met some wonderful people during the day, and feel very lucky to have shared this occasion.

And then today was so beautiful and sunny and WARM here.

Mark brought me a cup of tea in bed - I have to say I am not used to going out 2 days in a row!  I must be getting old!!!
Matt played rugby (a bit different to the freezing rain last week)

Although there was still quite a lot of mud.

Then I walked home from the match - slowly enjoying the bird song and blue sky.

 The sheep looked contented in the sun.

 The horses field is still very muddy.

 And back home ......

 I don't think it will be long before Spring really arrives.

I love this lichen - it almost shines in the sun.

 A cheery little iris.

Crocus are starting to appear.

And the day ended with a lovely sunset.

And a roast.

And an early night!!!!!!

zzzzzzzzz

x

More cards and a wedding present

Evening

It's turned really cold here again, and there was definitely some white stuff coming from the sky a little earlier.  :(

I have made this card for my nephew who becomes a teenager next week.  Where did the time go?!

I followed the Sketchy Colors sketch and would like to enter it into their Challenge 150.

I also made an envelope to co-ordinate to put his voucher in.  I know as the children get older they prefer vouchers or cash, but I still like them to have something pretty to open on their birthday!  I wonder if they mind, or if it's more for me?

We are off to a friends wedding on Saturday.  I can't wait.  I can't remember the last time we went to a wedding.  I wish them every happiness for the future together.

I made this card.

I saw something similar on a hero arts blog.

Our friends have asked us just to take photos rather than give them presents, but I couldn't rest making them a little gift - one of Lucy at Attic24 door hangers.  Perfect for the occasion, I think.

And I made a box to wrap everything.

Off to do some crochet now - the ripple edging is taking me a while, but I am getting there.

Photos to follow - but I'm not quite sure when!

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Sara x

Relaxing

Just as I thought I would pop outside and do some gardening, the rain started this morning.  Oh well, must be time to craft then!

(and I had a lovely day off work yesterday making cards at the Glitter Pot.)

I have two cards to share.

I'd like to enter this in the Sugar Nellie Challenge.  This card is for my Godson, who will be 15 next week.  Where did the time go?!

And this is a lovely image that I was lucky enough to be able to download for free from Saturated Canary.  I would like to enter it into the current challenge there too - Saturated Canary Challenge 36

Thanks for looking.  Just off now to watch my son play hockey and I need to find some warm and waterproof layers!

Enjoy your weekend.

Sara x

Today

Today was busy - too busy for me.  I find it stressful when I don't have time to catch my breath.  Oh well - all is calm now and I've managed to make a card, so it wasn't all bad!

This image was a free download from Make it Crafty and I loved colouring her.  A bit more challenging than images I would usually colour, but I'm really pleased with the result.

But whilst I was still working in the office (I work from home), I had this beautiful view from desk through the window.

I popped outside and took a couple of photos of the sunset.  A calm few minutes in a very busy day.

I'm looking forward to catching up with a friend tomorrow over a hot chocolate and a home made muffin. (Thank you Lucy at Attic 24 - you are right they are delicious and easy peasy!)

Thinking about it, maybe there was still time for things for me today!

Off to bed now, to finish the day with a little crochet.

Sx

January Colour

I like to take photos throughout the year of my garden to remind me of the changing seasons and the colours that are there at different times.

I came to the conclusion today that there weren't many options, but when I looked closely there were little isolated spots of colour.

 The hellebores - above and below are doing well.

 Some primroses nestled among the fallen leaves at the bottom of the hedge.

 A more brightly coloured primula (hope I've got that the right way round) sitting with the hellebores.

 A self seeded euphorbia - not really a flower, but the new growth is bright and vibrant in the sunshine.

 Lichen glistening at the bottom of the apple tree.

 Heathers around the patio.

 Snowdrops - but I don't think there are as many coming through this year - maybe some have rotted away in the wet ground.

 Fluffy grasses blowing in the wind.

 Rosehips - maybe it was good that I didn't quite get round to cutting this rose back!

There are lots of bulbs coming through now, so hopefully if we get some more sun and warmth, the garden will be full of brighter colours in a few weeks.

Thanks for looking.

Sara x

Sugar Nellie

Hi

My first attempt at colouring a Sugar Nellie image, and I'm quite pleased with the result if I say so myself!  I really enjoyed colouring with my copics and the backing papers I used were from a new echo park paper pad - For the Record.  Perfect spring colours, I think.  And after the lovely sunny day today, hopefully Spring is just round the corner.

I would like to enter the card in the current Sugar Bowl Challenge

Thank you for looking.

Sara x

A little gift

I loved the heart hanger that Lucy made, and new it would be a perfect gift for my cousin who renews her wedding vows tomorrow.  My cousin lost her wedding ring when her father was ill recently and it has totally disappeared.  It is her 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow, so she and her husband are renewing their vows and having the new ring blessed.  Her daughter is making a reading and her toddler son is going to give the ring to the vicar.  Doesn't that sound lovely.

Anyway her little gift is on its way to her, and I hope she likes it.

Thanks again Lucy at Attic 24

The link above will take you to Lucy's post and the heart pattern from there.  Hope I've posted this correctly as I have used Lucy's ideas to make this.

Have a good weekend.

x