Wednesday, 25 June 2025

WOYWW

This week has flown by - yet again 

We are having a couple of days in Llandudno and paying a visit to Bodnant Gardens too, so I may not get round to visiting desks until later.

Here are my part done card toppers all ready to sew and embellish. I've used up all my background piece so now need to think of a new idea.

Below are just a few snaps from my front garden....lots of purple - lavender, hebe and my beautiful "Happy Birthday" clematis that little sis bought for me a few years ago. We thought it had died but this year it burst into bloom and twined its way through the Mahonia and up the fence .




Short and sweet for me today.

x x Jo 🌈 

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

WOYWW

 

Good morning all.

I'm a bit late posting today. Let's be honest ...I was out yesterday and completely forgot today was Wednesday 🤣 Where does the time go?

I thought I would show you my sunflower cards which I made using my background fabric that I created a few weeks ago. They are a bit random but I like them.

Below is an old school photo that my friend showed me this week ....

I'm on the top row, fourth from the left. Look at the hair! I'm guessing it's the mid sixties. Happy days! 

I hope you are all enjoying this lovely weather.

Keep cool and drink plenty of water ☀️☀️

x x Jo 🌈 

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

WOYWW

 

Good morning all.

I've been busy with my usual tasks for Tilly this week. The fluff above is for her "Inspiration packs". I just put together toning colours with some yarns and textural bits and bobs.

On Saturday we went to a Model rail exhibition at St Mary's church Shrewsbury.  I enjoyed the models but was a bit distracted by the church textiles and some ceramic plaques 



The banners were old style needlework but fascinating to look at close up .

The ceramic plaques were made by the local college students. I loved them and think they reflected the windows and architecture of the church brilliantly.



So that's me for this week.

Have a great week everyone.

x x Jo 

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

WOYWW

 



Good morning all .

At last I have put my ATC collection together for you. Thanks to Kyla, Mary Anne, Jan, Annie and Julia.

 I love them all and don't they  beautifully reflect our multi talented bunch of crafters? 

Thanks lots to you all.

This week I have been using up my background fabric for more cards. I really love making them and have come up with a few different designs.


I've made lots more - sunflowers and clematis amongst them.

 I will share them another time as I haven't taken photos yet and I might keep one or two secret as they will make lovely birthday cards for later in the year.😃

My orchids have all burst into bloom this week.

The pink one is a poor specimen with only one shrivelled leaf but it produced the one perfect bloom.

 

I have had the peachy one for about 7 years and it still produces beautiful blooms each year 

So that's me for this week 
Have a good week everyone.
x x Jo 🌈 

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

WOYWW

 Just a quick one today.

I've a few jobs for Tilly before I drop her stock into The Bog Centre on the Stperstones.


Yet more beautiful little sheep needle felted picture.

They are so bright and cheery and just fly off the shelves.

In a spare hour or two I used up a bit more background fabric and made two more cards.


And then with one of the last small pieces, I made another WOYWW ATC 


So that's me for this week.

The rain is doing the garden good but not so good for trips to the coast!

x x Jo