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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Assorted

 A bit of a mixed bag today. Have been busy in the Owlery, mainly putting the kitty quilt together, but a lot of unsewing happening! It's those dratted angles that are hard to figure out. But I will battle on.
On Tuesday I'll be off to the Macedon Photographic Society again, they're having a little com around a "Wildlife" theme. So I got three of my photographs matted and wrapped, to show. Funnily, I think all of these were taken before I had my fancy DSLR. Goes to show, you can get a decent shot with any camera.
 Next is the stamp set I was hankering for - it's a beauty! Can't wait to use it. The tree comes up beautifully on cards, especially when it's embossed. Very excited!
Then a friend told me about her father, who will be celebrating his 94th birthday soon. I thought he might like a card all the way from Australia (to Nova Scotia), so I made him one featuring my photo of an old truck, plus some gears etc. on a background of rust. He's into trucks and cars, having been a car parts salesman for many years. I hope he enjoys it.
 The Friday ladies visited again, and one of them, Ann, makes these wonderful hardanger stitcheries. How beautiful, it looks almost like lace. A very talented lady. I shall be missing the Fridays in the Owlery, but next week it's back at Mary's for sit 'n sew.

Finally, a little more wildlife - a spider made its web on on our front porch. Very pretty, and I hope he stays outside!



4 comments:

  1. Hi Donna, what a great blog! I love your posts with the wonderful, really creative works and fotos.
    Thank you so much for your nice comment in my blog!
    Yes on my last work I used rubber stamps. They were made by ARTJourney. The background I created with acrylics. Unfortunately, I have too little time to be creative as I have a time-consuming job.
    I wish you a great week!
    Greetings from Berlin, Bye Gabi * Lillibelle *

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    1. Thank you, Gabi! I follow your blog with great interest, even though I'm a bit slack with comments. I had a look at the stamps, we can get some of them here in Australia too. Will put them on the wish list. Tschüss, Donna

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  2. Beautiful photos Donna,good luck in the comp. Love the stamps and the card you made is beautiful and very appropriate, I am sure it will be much admired. I hope that spider stays outside too!!! We have lots in the garden at present, they are strong web and have a curled leaf in the middle where the spider lurks!!

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    1. Wish they'd stay out! And every time I see one inside, DH is asleep, so I have to take care of it myself. Ugh.

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