How are we all today?
Today has been a funny ol' day really... it started off early with me needing to do a Guest Blog post for someone, which took a little longer than I thought... and by the time I'd finished, it was time to feed my wooflets and grab a cuppa! I then set to and started to make my samples for Saturday.
Did you know I'm at Craft Central, Derby Garden Centre this weekend? No?? Well, I am there from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, and we have lots of lovely new stash in store for you to peruse!
I have an abundance of loveliness ready to show you, with the new Happy Days collection, and also the new stunning Strictly collections - Christmas and Party.. these are simply beautiful.
There is also a little bit of Christmas with the new range, and also TWO (yes, two!!) Goody bags..
But alas.. I just have a few more older samples to show you from the previous Create and Craft shows that I have done. These were on our Christmas show a few weeks ago.
I love the Noel range that was out last year. It is very cute, and quite folk - arty.. a lovely little collection if I say so myself. I teamed it up with an aperture card that I created with a punch, and some of the lovely glittered vellum we had on the show.
Awww.. Penelope and Percy... how sweet are these???!!! A simple die cut decoupage layered with silver mirror card and the lovely glittered vellums again.
But what am I doing talking about Christmas in July? The weather outside isn't particularly bad, although there has been alot of rain this past week or so, but it's been fantastic for the hanging baskets. Everything seems as though it finally wants to break into bloom, and this little flower is no exception.
This is my pink nemesia. I love nemesia. I am going to call my next dog Nemesia.. ! Such a beautiful name for a beautiful flower. I had one years ago that our old neighbour Rob gave me before he passed away, and it eventually withered and never reflowered after a few years, which for a bedding plant is quite good!
So, after I saw this one and a dark blue one down in B and Q, I decided I was going to get another. Aren't they dainty?!
Another flower that is always a must is a petunia. Everyone needs a petunia. This vibrant pink colour contrasts really well with the dark blues and pinks in this one basket.
And a rose. What is a garden without a rose?! It was just a quick shot of the bud before the heavens decided to thrust their anger upon me, but I quite like the photo so I thought I'd share it.
Now... I did get an email yesterday about a couple of things.. first one was about the camera I used. Well, we have a Fuji finepix (not sure of the model number, but was from Curry's - new for 2012 if that helps?) and these photos and others were taken on the super macro setting.
Secondly, was about my upcoming shows on Create and Craft. I have a calendar up at the top of my blog and I do try to keep it well updated with my dates in there. Some dates show up as private, others you can see where I am and what I'm doing. I hope that helps.
Righty.. must make a move.. it's bed time and a very very busy day for me tomorrow. Please check back though.. there may be something small and hairy waiting to say hello!
Until next time.. take care, and happy crafting!