Coming down out of the freezing sky with its depths of light, like an angel, or a Buddha with wings, it was beautiful, and accurate, striking the snow and whatever was there with a force that left the imprint of the tips of its wings — five feet apart — and the grabbing thrust of its feet, and the indentation of what had been running through the white valleys of the snow — and then it rose, gracefully, and flew back to the frozen marshes to lurk there, like a little lighthouse, in the blue shadows — so I thought: maybe death isn’t darkness, after all, but so much light wrapping itself around us — as soft as feathers — that we are instantly weary of looking, and looking, and shut our eyes, not without amazement, and let ourselves be carried, as through the translucence of mica, to the river that is without the least dapple or shadow, that is nothing but light — scalding, aortal light — in which we are washed and washed out of our bones. Author

Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Country Cat


My excitement knows no limits today. As a member of the fabulous Crafting Musketeers design team, I have been lucky enough to work with this beautiful image by Helz Cuppleditch. I have made this card for the new challenge over at the Crafting Musketeers Challenge blog. There is a fabulous prize of a selection of crafting goodies. Why not pop over and take a look at the prize and join in the fun.As with most of the designs I have been working with lately please be aware that all copyright to this image belongs to Helz Cuppleditch. I have to say it has been great to work with such a beautiful image. And a cat..what more could I ask for..lol. I have coloured the main image with my copics and then mounted a die cut oval over the top. I then added some diecut leaves and some little flowers which I had drawn to match. These too were coloured with my copics. All of this I mounted onto some gingham paper from my stash, adding some lace and ribbon. And of course to comply with the challenge theme, I added some buttons. I think it is a really pretty card but then I am biased because of the cute little kitten on the image.

Today is a lovely day here in the mountains..I have just got back from taking Reg for a wheel. Today it took nearly an hour and a half...I was of course chatting. Reg had given up and taken himself to a shady spot and lay down. I'm sure he mutters to himself..god my mother can't half talk..lol. It was a lovely chat with a lovely lady..I think we put the world to rights and ended up finding out that we both loved painting. She is in process of having a studio put up. I am so lucky in a lot of ways that I share my days with some fabulously talented people. I strive everyday to become a little better at what I do and love to share the results. Only 2 cats came with us today..Jeff and Rave. Jeff has been in so much trouble this week, I could just do a blog based on his exploits..lol. Last night I was making scones..yes I know..again..but I decided to make some apricot ones which I love. Well I had just finished chopping them and had turned round to get a bowl and there was Jeff pinching them. I shouted at him to get down..which he did, turned round to get the bowl and blow me..there he was again. He obviously like apricots too. The air I have to say was pretty blue. And the whole time he just looks at me as much to say what is your problem mother..lol. I have to say that my cats certainly keep me on my toes.

Well the coffee is calling and the work is piling up. I shall just have to focus, get my head down and get on with it. I hope you will pop over to the Crafting musketeers and take a look. There are some fabulous creations on there, made by the other members of the design team..a wonderful source of inspiration. So until tomorrow..take care and happy crafting.
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Monday, 1 September 2014

Afternoon tea



Todays card is another from Joanna Sheens...Janet Kruskamp..The Collection.I just love this image. Oh how I would like to be sat there..ready to partake of a nice cup of tea and a cake. I have actually seen this image before now and never could find out who painted it..but now I know. The fan embellishment is made using a Signature die...I coloued the roses and the leaves with my copics.I always had a thing for fans when I was little..perhaps it was my inner self telling me that I would need one when I reached a certain age..lol. I have been known to be fanning myself when it's been -10 outside. I had thought that my hot flushes had gone but they've come back with a vengence.

I've had quite a day today. I rang the council to complain about the pavement again. Ever since they originally laid it years ago..every time it rains..my path floods. Well they came to resurface it not long ago..and have managed to make it even worse. They have now made a lip between my path and the pavement. So much in fact that I managed to catch my toe on it and went flying..me, Reg and the wheelchair all ended up the path in a right mess. I rang them today and they have promised to fix it within the next couple of weeks. I told them that I was a large lady and falling over was not my favourite thing. So we shall have to wait and see if they live up to their promises.

At the same time I mentioned that the kerb was supposed to being dropped to help me and the wheelchair. And it made perfect sense to me that it should all be done at the same time and therefore not make a patchwork of the pavement surface. Obviously this is too much for the council to deal with. Accordingly it is a different department that deals with dropped curbs and therefore it can't be arranged for the same time. Communication does not seem to be something that happens in the local council. So I will just have to wait and see what happens next.

Well the coffee is calling and my order book is running a bit slowly..I've got lots to do and will share it with you this week. So until tomorrow ...take care and happy crafting
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