Hello Again.

Good evening to all you lovely crafters, long time no post, it really does seem soooo long ago

. It's funny how life gets in the way of you doing something you love, then it seems harder to get back into the swing of it.

Looking back over the time so much has happened, some good some not so good. One thing is for sure though, all I need to do to brighten the day is visit some of my blogger friends posts and see amazing creations to inspire me to get back into the dusty old craft room and blow off a few cobwebs.

It hasn't stopped me buying crafty goodies, oh no.... just been stockpiling them ready to put into action, oh boy.... where to start!!!!

I've found a few I've had a while so at least I've got something to post for now.

Just hope I can still remember how to.

Recipe

Magnolia Tilda -  with bunny slippers

Coloured using DI. cut out usingMarianne LR0240
Joy crafts - edger die 0476 and viewmaster 0451
Doohickey - Butterfly and Flower die
Precious Marieke - Seasonal Flowers Frame
Flowers , ribbon and pearl trim from stash

Off to have a peek around.
Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs, Sue.

And The Sun Keeps Shining

Hello to all you lovely crafters.

 What fabulous weather we've had, bit too hot to work in but not complaining really.

Glad to see some rain for the gardens, my flowers have died of thirst even though my Hubby has watered it's just been too dry.

Not managed to spend much time in my craft room as the Grandchildren just wanted to play in the garden, well with the amount of things we've bought for their entertainment it's more like the park!!

Poor Hubby spends more time moving swings, slides, sand pits, play cottages etc just so he can mow the lawn.

We've just celebrated my Grandson's birthday too he's 3, bless him. It doesn't seem so long ago I was at the Hospital waiting for him to arrive. I had the wonderful experience of being with my Daughter as he was delivered and boy that was just so emotional after a very long and traumatic birth. I was so proud of her.
My Daughter has a big garden so he had a wonderful party with all his friends( all dressed up with characters from the film Moana) complete with bouncy castle, trampoline and even a face painter (adults were painted too) My other Daughter made a fab cake, it was huge and she themed the cake to match the day, I'll try to get a pic from her and post it, and Grandad got the job of the grand clean up, bless him.
A good nights sleep is now in order.

So here's my card, I love this Iilda, hands on hips, reminds me of me, when Hubby's pulled up the flowers instead of the weeds!

I'll have to check items used and post later.
Have a super week.
Hugs,  Sue xx

Any Excuse.

Hello to all who visit.

 Well what about the weather eh???

Who would have thought that England would be warmer than most places abroad and for such an extended period of time

. Now I know it's fab but I'm melting and by the time I get home from work between heatwave and hot sweats I've just about enough energy left for a shower and a sit down and as my craft room is in the loft It's a no go area at the mo even with the window open and the fan on!!

So I don't think I'll be retiring abroad after all, one less on the bucket list.

My poor flowers have suffered too, we've been watering the garden borders as this year we planted quite a few annuals for colour but they've still withered.
 Even my Oriental  Poppies died in the buds before they managed to bloom so the soil must be dry to the core, I'm surprised we haven't been told there's a hose pipe ban!

England won again last night too eh, well well, not that I watch Footie at all but my Hubby, who has always hated Football,  has watched all the England matches,
 VERY STRANGE...........

till I have seen a pattern forming (in the recycle bin) in the form of beer cans,
'Well it's got to be done' say's my Hubby, 'Can't watch a Footie game without a beer in hand dear'
Mmmmmmmm
Wonder if he's gonna watch the Tennis next!!!

So onto my card.
I thought I'd have a play with my copics for a change as I've had them for years but just haven't seemed to gel with them the way I do with my DI's, and I have to say I still prefer my water colouring. I'm not a lover of this one, needs a lot more practise, I have a long way to go.

I'll be back later to add items used and Challenges.
Enjoy your day wherever you are.
Hugs Sue xx