tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41222885326052936312024-03-14T04:00:23.870+10:00MerryMade Crafts etc ...Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.comBlogger1632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-8196230761814208702023-12-31T06:47:00.005+10:002023-12-31T06:47:55.065+10:002023 Wrap Up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgrElXDrmSi2Ys_Xao6-73EOPpY-61RJPr8JSJhBMRJ9ENC0xj3lWccfUTqsA8wdqF79pfAehhYs1mVOqE-0FntM18fIJ7rCJaLGkDdqZyJD-yKO5gZ2iqW_4LuUzVDX0rfMYGgfkkDr9j9ctjQ8RBAwHamwVTKpOPz4k5jLxaD4eJrGf-ymQfEJEZO_L/s4000/20231104_170910.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgrElXDrmSi2Ys_Xao6-73EOPpY-61RJPr8JSJhBMRJ9ENC0xj3lWccfUTqsA8wdqF79pfAehhYs1mVOqE-0FntM18fIJ7rCJaLGkDdqZyJD-yKO5gZ2iqW_4LuUzVDX0rfMYGgfkkDr9j9ctjQ8RBAwHamwVTKpOPz4k5jLxaD4eJrGf-ymQfEJEZO_L/w185-h400/20231104_170910.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have just had a sticky beak and I have managed 4 more posts in 2023 compared to 2022. So watch out in 2024 I may just have one post per month which will more than double my 2023 efforts. :-D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the last couple of cards I made this year. The christmas wreath above is made up of various snowflake paper punched shapes and added pearls.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd60V5WVD9FHWpLgxqCSBsf58-kVTggvIPtCbFfuRMU5qwO2TVNT2ipsmDLKEWBuTNWPsSvXevyEeQQAaPMxq1BO3WE6vQl__bPCLhJKnFonCA6iaXnXbV3WzmlDc6tfL5F2l__INEwE3vpr5ok9rVLYChZiU-qfLbQ3RAo-thMfKffK8A7APeyUPOdSuO/s2947/20231028_172737.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2947" data-original-width="1848" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd60V5WVD9FHWpLgxqCSBsf58-kVTggvIPtCbFfuRMU5qwO2TVNT2ipsmDLKEWBuTNWPsSvXevyEeQQAaPMxq1BO3WE6vQl__bPCLhJKnFonCA6iaXnXbV3WzmlDc6tfL5F2l__INEwE3vpr5ok9rVLYChZiU-qfLbQ3RAo-thMfKffK8A7APeyUPOdSuO/w251-h400/20231028_172737.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think my favourite card as red and green and holly are Christmas to me. I have hand cut the stamped holly shapes and attached to create the wreath. The berries are punched from red acetate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJIlmXLtSeP12r6T83NguV-5R-sNxZtpV0mcfAcW-Sw6O_tiWQMVHsTZImqlFP5vORMtM_Q2GOCjxBCRYcWVgK_Xog9-FZunX49zx41dK_yVYcUhV2o3YFtKekjaWM9m4ufC5YbAh25fXi5a8U2p-FAfIDTzR9nG7FUHE8CmRlhLc1bL2fhWf1DR6CJ5o/s2850/20231024_182414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2850" data-original-width="1848" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJIlmXLtSeP12r6T83NguV-5R-sNxZtpV0mcfAcW-Sw6O_tiWQMVHsTZImqlFP5vORMtM_Q2GOCjxBCRYcWVgK_Xog9-FZunX49zx41dK_yVYcUhV2o3YFtKekjaWM9m4ufC5YbAh25fXi5a8U2p-FAfIDTzR9nG7FUHE8CmRlhLc1bL2fhWf1DR6CJ5o/w259-h400/20231024_182414.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back in October was world teachers day as a small gift to each of the teachers of the school that I work at (nope I'm not a teacher) I cut these apples on my cricut joy. I'll look for link of apple and add soon. Other staff put all the pieces together and popped in a lollipop. The original pattern had the lollipop stick coming out the bottom, I felt very clever being able to change the shape so that the stick could come out the top allowing the apples to sit in teachers pigeon holes.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qU21Xz67yBDueuHhttovIzmj08zdbcpCwX7Ss5WkdecOWIpMA9-vlsb7PD8_emkRwKfUffABgdqeSTmWnqEr7TjyDpvtxA11OunL8N6dItyyZCIR1MF7ZP1odvcY4sRxd_-k0LXxEjMwuacKBopNzKFhg6PBO7EmlU3n3tzq8MQdOiEuEHIVFPHgB9eu/s941/Screenshot_20231027_180911_Email.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="941" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qU21Xz67yBDueuHhttovIzmj08zdbcpCwX7Ss5WkdecOWIpMA9-vlsb7PD8_emkRwKfUffABgdqeSTmWnqEr7TjyDpvtxA11OunL8N6dItyyZCIR1MF7ZP1odvcY4sRxd_-k0LXxEjMwuacKBopNzKFhg6PBO7EmlU3n3tzq8MQdOiEuEHIVFPHgB9eu/w400-h297/Screenshot_20231027_180911_Email.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVIYX_AgZGkhYq5UkfNiXICceCy8baCaC5mLr2ko47DXjKHe6GVFytuVzAQsnpzK60OW7zwHMkZzCR30YrHKsxbu1Jn77VrQs6ga9CCQqfc204TvF0qeggm3aASRoXT_EXoadLuUYjoRQomwIy4lZnFdrRJYx_vCkBXI_w-cr6TH8I4LVzGMgL4al0jQy/s4000/original_8ff01770-1ccc-475f-8eef-aa4e24dfe5b7_20231229_094816.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVIYX_AgZGkhYq5UkfNiXICceCy8baCaC5mLr2ko47DXjKHe6GVFytuVzAQsnpzK60OW7zwHMkZzCR30YrHKsxbu1Jn77VrQs6ga9CCQqfc204TvF0qeggm3aASRoXT_EXoadLuUYjoRQomwIy4lZnFdrRJYx_vCkBXI_w-cr6TH8I4LVzGMgL4al0jQy/w400-h185/original_8ff01770-1ccc-475f-8eef-aa4e24dfe5b7_20231229_094816.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm very excited to have new shoots appearing on these lemon tree cuttings I have taken from Mum's tree. Her tree produced so many lemons she was constantly giving them away for free. One of these will be for me which I plan on growing in a pot and one for my sister. I learnt that aloe vera gel is a great alternate to rooting powder.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3vJHQvfXjLJgsDOtVTa6aLuSg5QAx_0-AsBfzvyQn8s9bsVPWtfsXjGimri-_4TDL99grZyDKY7EDoViHuCbNI_UL90AV_8hNraVb2SmkrTjO02N2q6heFLU_z2PNujzR-4N_UCAEIUht3NDL4njhVlmjdwmaVPGt3rm4E-n4YMwBFRBelfaLXZRvVhu/s4000/20231227_090250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3vJHQvfXjLJgsDOtVTa6aLuSg5QAx_0-AsBfzvyQn8s9bsVPWtfsXjGimri-_4TDL99grZyDKY7EDoViHuCbNI_UL90AV_8hNraVb2SmkrTjO02N2q6heFLU_z2PNujzR-4N_UCAEIUht3NDL4njhVlmjdwmaVPGt3rm4E-n4YMwBFRBelfaLXZRvVhu/w185-h400/20231227_090250.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The jigsaw we completed Christmas Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which brings me to the last day of the year. Thanks for visiting throughout the year, I wish you and your family a happy and accomplished 2024. See you next year. :-)</div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-39745037103131098582023-12-20T08:06:00.001+10:002023-12-20T08:06:59.959+10:00December 23 - what a month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9ISS5tbxSZfE2YsEZ3jREvynPz_SPEmQGtsYdU4C1EaJoAH1Zrx5aXgnfBDX3a1t6iv8VRnfD9bYtSV8ByqnV6xy32GcCVlfN0sajAsEvQSLGUOHFaQ1SpZy90yGV8GbFtDGZkekSLBvDm1p0iQTjyfodpekac3gTgc8UVjxlWZCz87Gk8K2-hi88xRv/s4000/20231201_181704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9ISS5tbxSZfE2YsEZ3jREvynPz_SPEmQGtsYdU4C1EaJoAH1Zrx5aXgnfBDX3a1t6iv8VRnfD9bYtSV8ByqnV6xy32GcCVlfN0sajAsEvQSLGUOHFaQ1SpZy90yGV8GbFtDGZkekSLBvDm1p0iQTjyfodpekac3gTgc8UVjxlWZCz87Gk8K2-hi88xRv/s320/20231201_181704.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">December started very nicely with a group of four of girlfriends staying overnight across the road from the Cairns Esplanade. We were celebrating one of the ladies birthdays and this was our afternoon view.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRC9qyYm1z2nLlZIqyJ_CzGeSGYrQLjDzVsJVJwcC113dWBq6RT7igFeYHWId3ck39byTpLDttoxjFcmCyWS9LT-W7h1UnNtzXwYeIj6-Ri5kEhU7Q77V0NE1fUML7kawn1sNgGwxQBx61EsgeECAV-cIaDNyeEOj_Vc1fzZTiB3MlT2bU05mO3Wgq8gl/s4000/20231201_201540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRC9qyYm1z2nLlZIqyJ_CzGeSGYrQLjDzVsJVJwcC113dWBq6RT7igFeYHWId3ck39byTpLDttoxjFcmCyWS9LT-W7h1UnNtzXwYeIj6-Ri5kEhU7Q77V0NE1fUML7kawn1sNgGwxQBx61EsgeECAV-cIaDNyeEOj_Vc1fzZTiB3MlT2bU05mO3Wgq8gl/s320/20231201_201540.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Night time came and this was now our view, much talking, laughter and the fifth person from NZ joined us via Viber.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUCaHwLHx94oJV_eT27yxApH9R1sSv4HW-IfrcnxocV8qykeHmk-WRXo769LK3HUQVxAy1tXunii6ZFvYtOlk2erk6Lh0-rrKLCX5AcVHlGEMbjeyT1BrI2oDbBa42InF8dJeAgmLJ1klcD8uRKLTqtIieCyPWIFXf8xQKs2g5G3XQSp2GH6u-R2jGvf7/s4000/20231202_071621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUCaHwLHx94oJV_eT27yxApH9R1sSv4HW-IfrcnxocV8qykeHmk-WRXo769LK3HUQVxAy1tXunii6ZFvYtOlk2erk6Lh0-rrKLCX5AcVHlGEMbjeyT1BrI2oDbBa42InF8dJeAgmLJ1klcD8uRKLTqtIieCyPWIFXf8xQKs2g5G3XQSp2GH6u-R2jGvf7/s320/20231202_071621.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We woke to this the following morning......the little dots are all the boats heading out to the reef due the water being so flat. Mind you the humidity was high and temperature hot. We opted to window shopping (yes, some items were bought) in the little boutiques around the Cairns streets followed by lunch in aircon before heading home.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmILX_1R7DJ4d3YnXUwk133EkGVnjEdTkS2pweIU4mMuvgX1Y05MRmumq4Doi_YEQk8PG_vVAqiujSrTVVW30xuzapWs9JgYYtdSuL-o9ektRZiEIufSnohaxBC2d8ZlGaOZwzKP_dAp6333XKNIOAu9VHdX8ZxBK50fCjTMJ1adcqFbNhDAaOV3nJz-xn/s4000/20231211_113345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmILX_1R7DJ4d3YnXUwk133EkGVnjEdTkS2pweIU4mMuvgX1Y05MRmumq4Doi_YEQk8PG_vVAqiujSrTVVW30xuzapWs9JgYYtdSuL-o9ektRZiEIufSnohaxBC2d8ZlGaOZwzKP_dAp6333XKNIOAu9VHdX8ZxBK50fCjTMJ1adcqFbNhDAaOV3nJz-xn/s320/20231211_113345.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The following week I had Covid, thankfully not to painfully but it did really wipe me out with tiredness. During this week our Mum's house went on the market as she has moved into aged care. Yes emotional at times, as my parents only ever had the one house, so a lot of years have been spent there. Thankfully, the house went under contract in a week from putting it on the market. Now it's time to clear out all the memories, we have until mid January. Each time I visit to do a little more sorting I am realising it is just a house and Mum is the home. Mum is happy where she is although would dearly love to be back in the house but her having dementia (the reason she move) the house was too big for her and she was getting sad at not keeping up with the gardens like she used to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbE7gPZPAo8G9kpgxHtwgE2GzlwSBfCV_25K9TBnkqEXZbrCgXUwY3Z9cPUm2-0S0FnL_qsMvHnhfQVGtiZV29Tj-4bHrg_Y2lri_SFHzHx03ySM_mDTB1AGFpi2FMKA2hyphenhyphenczOot08GkBS_Hj8fVOjLYQx0-UcCIB0pXsol6Pv-s1W4AAmgCfzEuA0_cA/s4000/20231217_104408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbE7gPZPAo8G9kpgxHtwgE2GzlwSBfCV_25K9TBnkqEXZbrCgXUwY3Z9cPUm2-0S0FnL_qsMvHnhfQVGtiZV29Tj-4bHrg_Y2lri_SFHzHx03ySM_mDTB1AGFpi2FMKA2hyphenhyphenczOot08GkBS_Hj8fVOjLYQx0-UcCIB0pXsol6Pv-s1W4AAmgCfzEuA0_cA/s320/20231217_104408.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past week we have Cyclone Jasper visit, the winds didn't cause much damage at all as he was a category two and our building codes really ensure things stay where they are. However, the rains that followed for a constant three days has meant lots of record flooding. North of Cairns the flooding has caused devastation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMfN8YwxbYqaf7edj0moHKhnoK-PYCvtxGm39Vm1Y3TACsMt8sAtA9S3UGEp2a7ZRFIigDwYQWO4NzQRxAckcA7zkx8KLgGKjSFWimRvzxgoasnf2DlQuNNcgx7YOIKFCoa1P9n0mNI3FjGqkC-vIIg7MP3pZjRx21Cv4Vs59j3Q4IX-zviraE9JcZpiG/s1110/231217212247-01-australia-flood-queensland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="1110" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMfN8YwxbYqaf7edj0moHKhnoK-PYCvtxGm39Vm1Y3TACsMt8sAtA9S3UGEp2a7ZRFIigDwYQWO4NzQRxAckcA7zkx8KLgGKjSFWimRvzxgoasnf2DlQuNNcgx7YOIKFCoa1P9n0mNI3FjGqkC-vIIg7MP3pZjRx21Cv4Vs59j3Q4IX-zviraE9JcZpiG/s320/231217212247-01-australia-flood-queensland.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barron River flowing to the ocean</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczNW4KeCCYovIFGCpssLdHsi8udjbkHcxE38Oeu-E5KXTl4AKSzZ0RNAJnU8jGfXzRFixCjbETm0fFO5p6uUaMJS5c6vDgN0IPTQ4YJNIKFUFS5Jo4IkZu4nUea-e_ZopMdZCcVfRDaYdCt_UppIwvDmE5TiZ1Z5AyTi5buJD4A5zVYAYE2nykTl00EbE/s584/af3d301158022cca119467803f6b8e2f868137dd.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="584" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczNW4KeCCYovIFGCpssLdHsi8udjbkHcxE38Oeu-E5KXTl4AKSzZ0RNAJnU8jGfXzRFixCjbETm0fFO5p6uUaMJS5c6vDgN0IPTQ4YJNIKFUFS5Jo4IkZu4nUea-e_ZopMdZCcVfRDaYdCt_UppIwvDmE5TiZ1Z5AyTi5buJD4A5zVYAYE2nykTl00EbE/s320/af3d301158022cca119467803f6b8e2f868137dd.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cairns Airport</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxVcOc4at01yYxh_ykT5VR1S6kR7ThxFbMkQwmoOM2MMjV0s4KNa3zL7F5_l-CjFYr87WdOJm6je2Rg2ThBokoLVnwan9zb1hhT87qx9mnrxLJ_72MVokSiKU39vZqWpD02z3rMwdK3e1rmef0zpqbI6P2krKPdIFATg7Bsoxhw8uLlUC2AOtGIyecPrf/s4000/20231217_104408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxVcOc4at01yYxh_ykT5VR1S6kR7ThxFbMkQwmoOM2MMjV0s4KNa3zL7F5_l-CjFYr87WdOJm6je2Rg2ThBokoLVnwan9zb1hhT87qx9mnrxLJ_72MVokSiKU39vZqWpD02z3rMwdK3e1rmef0zpqbI6P2krKPdIFATg7Bsoxhw8uLlUC2AOtGIyecPrf/s320/20231217_104408.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thankfully we live south of Cairns and were safe, have had a minor leak in our ceiling, possibly due to the winds from the cyclone pushing rain under a join. This is the creek that runs alongside our property. We haven't seen it flow like this for a few years now but it normally is a yearly event for it to flow over the road.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CsLPzIxUnP70IC7St97Yc_4TQFnqRorj_Zd7H84bfEljyAa2Ozn5saUCWafywUIARJbEnqfvoEXHgxLbo9rBGDiikmQ4XO7kLdyqU-a2TZCoHYBLIn033tF-RVWs44xydHdaSSu1oNqQIE-jCi4P0_aTDXgH3kvsW9tuxtz07cRRI-NIOS3E4G2qyJ_0/s4000/20231217_172356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CsLPzIxUnP70IC7St97Yc_4TQFnqRorj_Zd7H84bfEljyAa2Ozn5saUCWafywUIARJbEnqfvoEXHgxLbo9rBGDiikmQ4XO7kLdyqU-a2TZCoHYBLIn033tF-RVWs44xydHdaSSu1oNqQIE-jCi4P0_aTDXgH3kvsW9tuxtz07cRRI-NIOS3E4G2qyJ_0/s320/20231217_172356.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo was taken 40mins after the one above, as you can see it clears pretty quickly. The bridge did go over a lot of times in the three days of constant rain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUsef-SfT0eognbRKSo3ywhsHoEN6mNRXd7Rw25SrMiQc8lJ4lbzalZm_iCJzFHHA2POK7EJBqLywQvm9cIUQ60BVa5nEeRrsfAp-AAkbDQi9HXTnQM7hlHfyVh1eyYqo0aHhRbt6OTLiBtX52KjfCd-4-KYqP2tlNn5OfSxiTxVEr06J2VF9NNWFnlAo/s4000/20231218_082850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUsef-SfT0eognbRKSo3ywhsHoEN6mNRXd7Rw25SrMiQc8lJ4lbzalZm_iCJzFHHA2POK7EJBqLywQvm9cIUQ60BVa5nEeRrsfAp-AAkbDQi9HXTnQM7hlHfyVh1eyYqo0aHhRbt6OTLiBtX52KjfCd-4-KYqP2tlNn5OfSxiTxVEr06J2VF9NNWFnlAo/s320/20231218_082850.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Along the back of our property we have an easement which also flowed strongly. You can see from the tideline of debris how wide this flow would have been. There was one section that it did break the bank but it always flows straight back towards the creek and not the house. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDSJa3R0ZecBRDho9oWYrdZMyrANKJw3EUrpvpH_y7IKOfLisIxf5s6QfpNjZYaKASA_-t8VokumdLJNPD4HKKcR4LQS7ld8rAtkpKj4GYXjSPWaU4t5tWomuiE_L85K6ZAa5kMyfQtdoISUsIJz-o0y3nhEjQvqi-t8BX0LWg7S5_58EjBLkJG4VJ6LE/s4000/20231218_083711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDSJa3R0ZecBRDho9oWYrdZMyrANKJw3EUrpvpH_y7IKOfLisIxf5s6QfpNjZYaKASA_-t8VokumdLJNPD4HKKcR4LQS7ld8rAtkpKj4GYXjSPWaU4t5tWomuiE_L85K6ZAa5kMyfQtdoISUsIJz-o0y3nhEjQvqi-t8BX0LWg7S5_58EjBLkJG4VJ6LE/s320/20231218_083711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheK2aUIkPckaYanHgZCOMbPAJK2H3J9Fh1EDshUtUCpNptUb4SNElHBnn4cdPwp4WZeRZSbjkWtGXyLidtML8-Ou5BUGy-n6dBR5GHAL_XpIPXOY6KGnWWaUx3Od7q4ZQ4Yx1wgJcQ3kgpQTBoAYHRmPWHnp_05EBAZfp9K_kBZreBvsuElmdHRyQwZRj-/s4000/20231218_093201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheK2aUIkPckaYanHgZCOMbPAJK2H3J9Fh1EDshUtUCpNptUb4SNElHBnn4cdPwp4WZeRZSbjkWtGXyLidtML8-Ou5BUGy-n6dBR5GHAL_XpIPXOY6KGnWWaUx3Od7q4ZQ4Yx1wgJcQ3kgpQTBoAYHRmPWHnp_05EBAZfp9K_kBZreBvsuElmdHRyQwZRj-/s320/20231218_093201.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View from back our yard up to the bridge in the earlier photos. This was day four and now it looks like a gentle stream. By the end of the week it will only be a trickle. It always amazes me how quickly the water goes away. Majority of the year this creek is bone dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that is my December, I'm ready for 2024. Christmas will be a very quiet affair for us and a lot of people in Cairns this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-90065644601043010852023-11-24T06:20:00.004+10:002023-11-24T06:20:56.602+10:00Merry and Bright Christmas Cards<p>Morning everyone, what a beautiful start to our morning here, a little bit of rain. I don't feel it will be here all day but it has broken our dry spell. We have been on fire ban for the past month due the dryness. Today I have the two November swap cards I have done for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862456534025182" target="_blank">Craftmad Swappers</a> (an Australian card swap group). The last six months of this year our swaps are all Christmas cards with themes. For November one card had to be Merry and Bright and the second card wash Merry and Bright with ornaments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-rIiXE9tP0txlYtM5uJQXYtwZ9JLq-ZK0xQBEt-TTuTzegUcXtrxw3RlXrTBJ6I_Yn3kf0inbaj8CcUgp_lg4owSUZy_gIL-93UdHRTFyk6v9hnx9H1u2LvyQfNl5E6ia9iYUc_TKapEvjPYQqbfVzHLmx_SdfeX__oT7pN00abOzr985PRST7grKeX-/s2556/original_1d288c53-1e49-4769-b38e-497d72a8e528_20231112_160220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2556" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-rIiXE9tP0txlYtM5uJQXYtwZ9JLq-ZK0xQBEt-TTuTzegUcXtrxw3RlXrTBJ6I_Yn3kf0inbaj8CcUgp_lg4owSUZy_gIL-93UdHRTFyk6v9hnx9H1u2LvyQfNl5E6ia9iYUc_TKapEvjPYQqbfVzHLmx_SdfeX__oT7pN00abOzr985PRST7grKeX-/w400-h289/original_1d288c53-1e49-4769-b38e-497d72a8e528_20231112_160220.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2SRrqXK-5hA7EDEvJesBbHCvlee27S-cAaBdJGzW37tOtdTINpY3Rr9LPwTS8gEorDQou95VtcTFNHNriGOUGhqg7gP_ljhaedrt20aS-VfiahcjkuLaatbY3zHQ9NkT40uPHP5DSnJuUrkfiHv6GU2FVa1-FnbNSHhdhVqqJSUke1oKRhLxzbrp_VeH/s2031/20231105_170118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2031" data-original-width="1774" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2SRrqXK-5hA7EDEvJesBbHCvlee27S-cAaBdJGzW37tOtdTINpY3Rr9LPwTS8gEorDQou95VtcTFNHNriGOUGhqg7gP_ljhaedrt20aS-VfiahcjkuLaatbY3zHQ9NkT40uPHP5DSnJuUrkfiHv6GU2FVa1-FnbNSHhdhVqqJSUke1oKRhLxzbrp_VeH/w350-h400/20231105_170118.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you wake to some lovely weather.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-30341906820295354762023-11-19T06:40:00.000+10:002023-11-19T06:40:00.050+10:00Michaelmas Cay and Vlasoff Cay<p> Morning everyone, thanks to those who have visited. It has been so lovely seeing familiar names and inspires me more to get back into blogging and visiting online friends around the world. Time to share some more boating photos.</p><p>The weather was awesome yesterday to take the boat out to the reef, so we headed out to Michaelmas Cay and Vlasoff Cay as did a lot of other people. This was an hour boat ride for us on almost flat water - magic.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvwuuB63IoPfjBl2Nw1oQPiYF7tMSExAJka9m9YfNeFD-wC6qYlfHrts6aBxuvUqifSrTIMrAYbqknRFuEj7dXej7Pl-XtTp6l-_Y7jT0qr_EtMZj4jsDll0Ut5XBT4u83C36mJbxNGnyj3AFB2IR-acl3mIdOEcUFywOS_UeZ99sgHUaocnlywepyjt4/s4000/20231118_081604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvwuuB63IoPfjBl2Nw1oQPiYF7tMSExAJka9m9YfNeFD-wC6qYlfHrts6aBxuvUqifSrTIMrAYbqknRFuEj7dXej7Pl-XtTp6l-_Y7jT0qr_EtMZj4jsDll0Ut5XBT4u83C36mJbxNGnyj3AFB2IR-acl3mIdOEcUFywOS_UeZ99sgHUaocnlywepyjt4/w400-h185/20231118_081604.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trinity Inlet - Cairns on the left</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-yQZ3K4hb-8BHY1FhrEr6KwJrFK4KFSJ5eb7qtYq74HA8C7f7DjR9AwMzFARjqYhEPY4x1sNOQI2wLMtz8KevOmtgiLcj5mxaRFF_KdUpH1OJ_fit_qMlpKkxI0_snbN76jYS7PZBzXutAVuUPZc-NGcCnaqoQf0O4KcJyGOBWWEEcTdgyrAYAW01tCY/s4000/20231118_081832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-yQZ3K4hb-8BHY1FhrEr6KwJrFK4KFSJ5eb7qtYq74HA8C7f7DjR9AwMzFARjqYhEPY4x1sNOQI2wLMtz8KevOmtgiLcj5mxaRFF_KdUpH1OJ_fit_qMlpKkxI0_snbN76jYS7PZBzXutAVuUPZc-NGcCnaqoQf0O4KcJyGOBWWEEcTdgyrAYAW01tCY/w400-h185/20231118_081832.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cairns shoreline</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Michaelmas Cay is a bird sanctuary which humans can (should) only be in a certain roped off area near the sign you will see in the photo below and also only be there between 9.30am and 3pm. We swam ashore to check out the birds and reread the sign, it's been about 5 years since we've been out here. A lot of chicks and birds sitting on eggs on the Cay at the moment. Snorkelling was the next on the agenda on the way back to the boat, we saw a turtle, loads of pretty coral - purples, pinks and I even spied one red rose shaped coral/weed. Lots of fish - big and small, parrot fish and even a couple of Nemo's (ocellaris clown fish), star fish and sea cucumbers and much more. I just don't know the names.</span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8DIhzrVtuOGCye_E11hfZnN2SqSFepnBaAmTFN9cSKCuTwooa4pB_VrH8R98i5TUNVTbXNP1j1JKQ9DaGjzTIbQTck9Ojb5-H9bp5AdbuD6AbnGCWZbSMbNm4ReLVBS4v-RmGB7Daii8HUlyfxJzY6KU9TeVSst7vH8JpguHwvjGqiKEYkPJ24hUv2Ku/s4000/20231118_091848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8DIhzrVtuOGCye_E11hfZnN2SqSFepnBaAmTFN9cSKCuTwooa4pB_VrH8R98i5TUNVTbXNP1j1JKQ9DaGjzTIbQTck9Ojb5-H9bp5AdbuD6AbnGCWZbSMbNm4ReLVBS4v-RmGB7Daii8HUlyfxJzY6KU9TeVSst7vH8JpguHwvjGqiKEYkPJ24hUv2Ku/w400-h185/20231118_091848.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michaelmas Cay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLUKjAboQcvLkwEveYpRBeD_EfCSGbHEoN2rjWwxDtNeQyksjNENgvQYQdrQnCyhPUDL-RqcGQzCFurRQR5rrUF1-bHjZiaRQBWP9qXC97pO9QOH86QC2W3qdNjWI3ciqLxWH4rL6RA8wlsY7gOTldZwg79gsAVcfopboT0RHye0db_Qg0bxtRBdtLdlb/s4000/20231118_091852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLUKjAboQcvLkwEveYpRBeD_EfCSGbHEoN2rjWwxDtNeQyksjNENgvQYQdrQnCyhPUDL-RqcGQzCFurRQR5rrUF1-bHjZiaRQBWP9qXC97pO9QOH86QC2W3qdNjWI3ciqLxWH4rL6RA8wlsY7gOTldZwg79gsAVcfopboT0RHye0db_Qg0bxtRBdtLdlb/w400-h185/20231118_091852.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michaelmas Cay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFUzrn1LnTpVB3axGO2EG0L2vqHNYX1yo-bRcWNsn_3MBQi5cnidXyWGuEZQND8R2B267Nfe-iF_gh39XCWDar35G4O3d7n1zsA-uq2P5MKdio5xU9BONXVm2VAkJrgGf5dxCJLqNU26ui9T93OU8ijlXImVqKwspVj3xBQD7LTQByecJnONZ4XOkH-Jq/s4000/20231118_091921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFUzrn1LnTpVB3axGO2EG0L2vqHNYX1yo-bRcWNsn_3MBQi5cnidXyWGuEZQND8R2B267Nfe-iF_gh39XCWDar35G4O3d7n1zsA-uq2P5MKdio5xU9BONXVm2VAkJrgGf5dxCJLqNU26ui9T93OU8ijlXImVqKwspVj3xBQD7LTQByecJnONZ4XOkH-Jq/w185-h400/20231118_091921.jpg" width="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The water was so clear we almost didn't need to snorkel but had too swim as the temperature was also perfect. We were all prunes by the end of the day - so much swimming.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTJWKM7pQs9wrcTbOwHDJhY6kxGiBGOcvuJSZn64QSAQuPmRNSA_cuwRePzrwf6-r27cpgIapDnntX2hVjdzf1kzO_bTbVQXPK3kKnmc_YpwvIlyhV9KEr5ONubS1ZV9PMDKmT5-JJNDT5OAugxsHhWAG5jSXLlP2_CqzXCYZrsrLvwSfjqp-xEgfNKBY/s4000/20231118_114407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="4000" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTJWKM7pQs9wrcTbOwHDJhY6kxGiBGOcvuJSZn64QSAQuPmRNSA_cuwRePzrwf6-r27cpgIapDnntX2hVjdzf1kzO_bTbVQXPK3kKnmc_YpwvIlyhV9KEr5ONubS1ZV9PMDKmT5-JJNDT5OAugxsHhWAG5jSXLlP2_CqzXCYZrsrLvwSfjqp-xEgfNKBY/w400-h163/20231118_114407.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For lunch we decided we'd head to Vlasoff Cay about 5mins from Michaelmas. That white mark in the middle of the ocean.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rodtLXCUVLMPMjhUrxdnUfsGKwNmRAP4gYvg7MWOE2Akw2YUHLsz6XzsBNuOYetsYJJYXVyVHLJ0sFQa_EnWFo-DoYm1AVR_ksOae_1sNCpIxwhofdR-TLGSPLBeABc73qJs3l4yf9YaBnh3vdkTpokoH4GC3nzPjlBB0yH45UCfOZvYrEIsxWA53isj/s4000/20231118_114608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rodtLXCUVLMPMjhUrxdnUfsGKwNmRAP4gYvg7MWOE2Akw2YUHLsz6XzsBNuOYetsYJJYXVyVHLJ0sFQa_EnWFo-DoYm1AVR_ksOae_1sNCpIxwhofdR-TLGSPLBeABc73qJs3l4yf9YaBnh3vdkTpokoH4GC3nzPjlBB0yH45UCfOZvYrEIsxWA53isj/w400-h185/20231118_114608.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone else was here too. :-). As it was lunch time a lot of people out fishing come in here to stretch their legs. The water was so shallow as we had anchored the boat here and were able to walk to the cay if we wanted too. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWQYOn2H0tuMWFlVqsf5AAfuVdGgr-zCfYAfucbtA9GcnsFupYCtCe0YFgIP6KuPGnlt__HuZpRE2IUBxjuPGxP2eW6GoZguJ11l6XOM8aWoB0AQCByceWvozeyyfYr0QXP8fSBykz-G17PpYQ6vTjwotIe8aGX1-9CPFhVao5PH0Hu-8G_lrtkeVvJJi/s4000/20231118_134951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWQYOn2H0tuMWFlVqsf5AAfuVdGgr-zCfYAfucbtA9GcnsFupYCtCe0YFgIP6KuPGnlt__HuZpRE2IUBxjuPGxP2eW6GoZguJ11l6XOM8aWoB0AQCByceWvozeyyfYr0QXP8fSBykz-G17PpYQ6vTjwotIe8aGX1-9CPFhVao5PH0Hu-8G_lrtkeVvJJi/w400-h185/20231118_134951.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heading home, back down Trinity Inlet and around Admiralty Island to Redbank ramp. Once the boat is on the trailer it is only a 15 min drive home. Then it's time to wash the boat, followed by doing nothing as we are exhausted from the sunshine, fresh air and swimming all day. :-). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting again, hoping your day has a little special in it somewhere.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-36459642913619566092023-10-23T07:08:00.006+10:002023-10-25T06:10:36.419+10:00Sunday's out in our boat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back with a couple of boating photos. Yes, we have a new boat as of July a few delays, weather and mechanical before we have been able to enjoy the boat. The last two weekends the weather has been perfect and we finally made it to the reef. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF7owqPpOCSdNbbcxrIDRGzfnIEYa0YMVeuGLPP1GbWaHwDHikRVK6RQ_wNNYvL2mpTpw59Cv_ijM46pWIypzfjCSVeGBHXlJ3oLyyLORKdN7MfgHVdnyaVMJGH9NPFHU2rW0BCDvItYHMijFLFoElB78NblIKtnBH14fCxEg9WI66T4otA35jjnZ5mU4/s4000/20231015_133931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF7owqPpOCSdNbbcxrIDRGzfnIEYa0YMVeuGLPP1GbWaHwDHikRVK6RQ_wNNYvL2mpTpw59Cv_ijM46pWIypzfjCSVeGBHXlJ3oLyyLORKdN7MfgHVdnyaVMJGH9NPFHU2rW0BCDvItYHMijFLFoElB78NblIKtnBH14fCxEg9WI66T4otA35jjnZ5mU4/s320/20231015_133931.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our first trip to Barnard group of islands off Mourilyan. This is Jessie island - beach is a mixture of coral and sand. We also found a couple of little caves to investigate.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGteLF1ely_StcoP89dBkERpvkmKN_DoEW9LIQQqjhbKY1IIAPUQKJ7xEU0RlgjFTugXuF57EW6Qar6x3_bwo7KySHq9r39JTIHMJjVeco9-n-wm6YMz7h-fc8cvRm7Dx6Yx-aevPflKvfMb3ZXvnKK5krxmGHMrKMLxShXPTE2QQh9qo9Xh74TtYe8cE/s4000/20231015_133954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGteLF1ely_StcoP89dBkERpvkmKN_DoEW9LIQQqjhbKY1IIAPUQKJ7xEU0RlgjFTugXuF57EW6Qar6x3_bwo7KySHq9r39JTIHMJjVeco9-n-wm6YMz7h-fc8cvRm7Dx6Yx-aevPflKvfMb3ZXvnKK5krxmGHMrKMLxShXPTE2QQh9qo9Xh74TtYe8cE/s320/20231015_133954.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one is Hutchinson Island, again beach a mixture or coral and sand. We happily searched for shells amongst it all.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0f-DesscZ4n7xLOZJwUxmDQIcuu-xLS9kOXpLDWcKGSczf9t3C8-tbF6z-Hm7usb5oKl_7TMWqpXr2uzatAbc6gWD2g8qM7vRMCCd9yNAA00ugj065fm_GGQEyWzjy4ZA589ppGgB9xZi13rEcPoKuLwkBHHZlp2MDmsNZfvylRyGJbeRfnR_F5rPqHg/s1549/FB_IMG_1697357644562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="1549" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0f-DesscZ4n7xLOZJwUxmDQIcuu-xLS9kOXpLDWcKGSczf9t3C8-tbF6z-Hm7usb5oKl_7TMWqpXr2uzatAbc6gWD2g8qM7vRMCCd9yNAA00ugj065fm_GGQEyWzjy4ZA589ppGgB9xZi13rEcPoKuLwkBHHZlp2MDmsNZfvylRyGJbeRfnR_F5rPqHg/s320/FB_IMG_1697357644562.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, practicing my water walking skills :-D</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-E91-2ESdvJahd0zrwS1PHEzyo5ywSjkWUD4khwMk9XIgiZ902VNmFRj5Q-A_zyElNbH1UwyctkGtoCJyhmi9dIvVwgvOj_nq2T3aZclfa5jgg1Azwh_ab1RB5iDolugaG2SsLhYQWtEDUtgTBuKACsTfZaNjSyK2E0lRANO5Q7zeGsb8DBsMtjoRHEJ/s4000/20231022_123725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-E91-2ESdvJahd0zrwS1PHEzyo5ywSjkWUD4khwMk9XIgiZ902VNmFRj5Q-A_zyElNbH1UwyctkGtoCJyhmi9dIvVwgvOj_nq2T3aZclfa5jgg1Azwh_ab1RB5iDolugaG2SsLhYQWtEDUtgTBuKACsTfZaNjSyK2E0lRANO5Q7zeGsb8DBsMtjoRHEJ/s320/20231022_123725.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, we went to Fitzroy Island out from Cairns, did lots of snorkelling and simply enjoyed swimming in the water.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak8AwMIS303SqzIxtx3dNwlVdIUJzB8pyrrtdWPutjyf5UX0Xv08PywpCA70eOR67TOQPj1fLcfhCO4a3WQSssTXDAwd-LLYmgzfe9R_-F83YhbRn5mbs_sTQ_DbYgGwCHpNcSScdJ4qfpVj7X3fi2hLu1w3lspYmYO1yjl6AbVZydsXHZHNjjk5lPkmE/s2048/FB_IMG_1697973045472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak8AwMIS303SqzIxtx3dNwlVdIUJzB8pyrrtdWPutjyf5UX0Xv08PywpCA70eOR67TOQPj1fLcfhCO4a3WQSssTXDAwd-LLYmgzfe9R_-F83YhbRn5mbs_sTQ_DbYgGwCHpNcSScdJ4qfpVj7X3fi2hLu1w3lspYmYO1yjl6AbVZydsXHZHNjjk5lPkmE/s320/FB_IMG_1697973045472.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Us going ashore from our boat.<br /><br /><br />Happy Monday.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-20592278596579728452023-10-12T06:49:00.000+10:002023-10-12T06:49:05.525+10:00Crafts so far in 2023<p> Hi everyone, I accidentally clicked on my blog link as I was heading somewhere else this morning and thought why not share the little bit of crafting I have done so far this year. I must say it was interesting going back through my photos as I see that my husband and I have done a lot of travel and a lot of things around the house. This answered my nagging question of 'why don't I seem to make it to the craft room these days'. :-) No promises but I might be back tomorrow to share a couple of travel photos. Our travels have all been in Australia and ticking a few bucket list boxes. Places we have visited are Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Kangaroo Island, Alice Springs, Katherine Gorge, Atherton Tablelands, Mission Beach, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Mackay.</p><p>Below are the few cards etc I have made this year. Thanks for visiting, could possibly be a year before my next post. :-)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzFP4Ou6nGsQQ5quLHNytSxMAdmG-B7YCnno4Lmn76DXMKjLYI9mqpfK59f5hwuaxD8_1L6OUNt4OnWVK1CZ9cNIp3JHFlYoGek-4LfUncOtOvBBp_caVLFNo2Znv1RUAvI42BtG0tL_pg3NULLvOWD80UjR1n1wZ1kP4oqIS_EVmXzA-A73Xmnafyjg1/s2016/20230108_160800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzFP4Ou6nGsQQ5quLHNytSxMAdmG-B7YCnno4Lmn76DXMKjLYI9mqpfK59f5hwuaxD8_1L6OUNt4OnWVK1CZ9cNIp3JHFlYoGek-4LfUncOtOvBBp_caVLFNo2Znv1RUAvI42BtG0tL_pg3NULLvOWD80UjR1n1wZ1kP4oqIS_EVmXzA-A73Xmnafyjg1/s320/20230108_160800.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sympathy card - using my new papers with some paper piecing.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOaO0QER7RyzEG-H3wU7jRfnGt4LNjQ759JE4JqSpQ8jhZs2eWL8_svZmyxhGf7v5rttwJY-7nM-7UrVxSo5WRgPlq86ignD45WBHH4b3p8aBLozeeO3IicHXy01QzafKPIBEEPaZ4cyL700hFG3f0ApQpKfBBpuIoHLs2OK2_TcMIJWrJat58h_QyPKY/s2016/20230108_160845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1122" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOaO0QER7RyzEG-H3wU7jRfnGt4LNjQ759JE4JqSpQ8jhZs2eWL8_svZmyxhGf7v5rttwJY-7nM-7UrVxSo5WRgPlq86ignD45WBHH4b3p8aBLozeeO3IicHXy01QzafKPIBEEPaZ4cyL700hFG3f0ApQpKfBBpuIoHLs2OK2_TcMIJWrJat58h_QyPKY/s320/20230108_160845.jpg" width="178" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sympathy card - inspiration from Pinterest - torn papers to create the theme and chalks to create the sun and the sky.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGLJPFhnqwzwIaqFUm9D42oQ52yiRo3GQsRFhThGMZa26Igy2MfynzHw1PuqyQB-bn6k4Bf7wyny6UAuIWupxWWMiEdnPK4ATuWo2d4DmORPep6uwa8-7MhAhxVz9J1caeZc6_6BKf8AzXNh7mlftlfp5_dHClMun0Ss_BRCxOI08pWRUGi9pUHURwwcR/s2016/20230114_171057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGLJPFhnqwzwIaqFUm9D42oQ52yiRo3GQsRFhThGMZa26Igy2MfynzHw1PuqyQB-bn6k4Bf7wyny6UAuIWupxWWMiEdnPK4ATuWo2d4DmORPep6uwa8-7MhAhxVz9J1caeZc6_6BKf8AzXNh7mlftlfp5_dHClMun0Ss_BRCxOI08pWRUGi9pUHURwwcR/s320/20230114_171057.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The theme for this card swap was flowers and arrows.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzkZrAzLjfnRtag6wYQ_h2UBk8UpCWYQhYkoSKAOrqFpe8e_k8zSd5WDIH53uHD-vhedm4AkFqPr7wdy_5Mtg6w6IZnTVJGsmR_xE8Q4Xu0gjnspJotniXz7u0Td1dUDOZoNyO3O1VvAGj_Qc96DHAW7BpAB8EPTV2NT9md-bJLVZK2mq-Nlhp5s5ag68/s2016/20230116_111034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1302" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzkZrAzLjfnRtag6wYQ_h2UBk8UpCWYQhYkoSKAOrqFpe8e_k8zSd5WDIH53uHD-vhedm4AkFqPr7wdy_5Mtg6w6IZnTVJGsmR_xE8Q4Xu0gjnspJotniXz7u0Td1dUDOZoNyO3O1VvAGj_Qc96DHAW7BpAB8EPTV2NT9md-bJLVZK2mq-Nlhp5s5ag68/s320/20230116_111034.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNkwH_Wq_XyeR9471NmSzx9EDJc46btaIVmy0suRyi6jyjJu9GUCmj7ICyjb9J8ekxjAF0CLFnbQL7XrhXDXVxKr8ovcqx8NICirTtTUHMXJVBubgfX0wjd808V4je4GaAT8uiu3msnxBKb7jTlaYVyWi52eqOCzy_27RskP6D8uALOAnh0Xa_W2fWg0L/s2016/20230116_111318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNkwH_Wq_XyeR9471NmSzx9EDJc46btaIVmy0suRyi6jyjJu9GUCmj7ICyjb9J8ekxjAF0CLFnbQL7XrhXDXVxKr8ovcqx8NICirTtTUHMXJVBubgfX0wjd808V4je4GaAT8uiu3msnxBKb7jTlaYVyWi52eqOCzy_27RskP6D8uALOAnh0Xa_W2fWg0L/s320/20230116_111318.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inside of the card above, my first try of a pop-up vase card. A tiny bit fiddly but a card technique I will do again. I think I made it fiddly because I wasn't sure what I was doing. ;-)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYco7KV-nVMdtWWF1atpd-sdrqtY4SN6BagYfDoxEsCGqWLkUlciM1K2Z2KX9OSG-qBcv3lnW7TVnxlJ4XuQq-K7Iho_t4EhHG3Qrm1HqU77MKnNNSjIp6uDTeq5aPfKGJLUfkNPCxbD5DYSMzjVV9xFH9O9Hn8qo2EyFRJXMddpT6KdcADhEQQsLt_hUa/s2016/20230128_173827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYco7KV-nVMdtWWF1atpd-sdrqtY4SN6BagYfDoxEsCGqWLkUlciM1K2Z2KX9OSG-qBcv3lnW7TVnxlJ4XuQq-K7Iho_t4EhHG3Qrm1HqU77MKnNNSjIp6uDTeq5aPfKGJLUfkNPCxbD5DYSMzjVV9xFH9O9Hn8qo2EyFRJXMddpT6KdcADhEQQsLt_hUa/s320/20230128_173827.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new workspace had empty planter boxes waiting for real plants. I decided to create my own flowers and add some colour to the space.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiIPd0uwfDGuKJyiiXKMI2Z2RhCc5SrhEx9NHAOSTH-6RzXtsbBEithfshDyy8VxlwWyYLvusfh3uBWzIx9dE9BA34-0fUWPuypyuuojJa-0EuRVz-jgvYQmFEaWCdnUrvI3bmpTt1Wb2Ksx8qlKdmXqufza1PpJ5zkw1dvemiEmd5uqVeUOT8c_1DPhy/s2016/Screenshot_20230206_190055_Photos-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="930" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiIPd0uwfDGuKJyiiXKMI2Z2RhCc5SrhEx9NHAOSTH-6RzXtsbBEithfshDyy8VxlwWyYLvusfh3uBWzIx9dE9BA34-0fUWPuypyuuojJa-0EuRVz-jgvYQmFEaWCdnUrvI3bmpTt1Wb2Ksx8qlKdmXqufza1PpJ5zkw1dvemiEmd5uqVeUOT8c_1DPhy/s320/Screenshot_20230206_190055_Photos-1.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added wooden skewers to all the flowers as stems and taped them in the planter boxes.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtXoOk1W0o_SAxLNDmPEXZ63ukkt7zmsYTFX1gLKjsEE4cTX3kdw9HXgtVmKREaAKste259K7d8qQFiSonIRCo16gEBjZOOi2_C4jCWZjkNL0qGmXtR0qwDylpP9bhawaQqXWThVoaAkg14W79cofa_bo9UBYVKiivfBI7vUyu7FcjK5bouh4cNFdwEhh/s1672/20230207_182036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtXoOk1W0o_SAxLNDmPEXZ63ukkt7zmsYTFX1gLKjsEE4cTX3kdw9HXgtVmKREaAKste259K7d8qQFiSonIRCo16gEBjZOOi2_C4jCWZjkNL0qGmXtR0qwDylpP9bhawaQqXWThVoaAkg14W79cofa_bo9UBYVKiivfBI7vUyu7FcjK5bouh4cNFdwEhh/s320/20230207_182036.jpg" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this card swap we were tasked to create 4 x cards using the papers from a paper pad that was sent to us in the previous swap.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm2aBUPFien1UhHdz3EZRzIrdU3xnR_jzWDYMKkeClW6XAimItmZ2Lnovclc1BwwNXtZXon8iRZqebU36uWyydtP8VaZMS8GlDT6S05s7q87g0lm7zlh9YdqtHoJZUs1AsTlJcsuJChFLzxRykZgxjWXaqj_0R-Dy2HVS-B5_JbY8IRxn9afLOXKZ301M/s2016/20230226_163516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm2aBUPFien1UhHdz3EZRzIrdU3xnR_jzWDYMKkeClW6XAimItmZ2Lnovclc1BwwNXtZXon8iRZqebU36uWyydtP8VaZMS8GlDT6S05s7q87g0lm7zlh9YdqtHoJZUs1AsTlJcsuJChFLzxRykZgxjWXaqj_0R-Dy2HVS-B5_JbY8IRxn9afLOXKZ301M/s320/20230226_163516.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing on the Cricut for my sons birthday - he has a cute dog like this.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cT-takFMPcOo7D63wDpCIK3ZlBQ0cN1BdoiLwctQO_O-kd2dsVX-XWagm7-gG24OQimoLOAqgafmtc18ppGc77Z-6SD3fPso2kBfq13x3MUDQpiuSfxY2ecPn_NPQ5i_ZTkX8TZiDn7dIW6LtUFZPMMEs5IUGVPyk9xyN0mqZ5wplqh21B7Wwg5twrPI/s1457/20230326_165400-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1457" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cT-takFMPcOo7D63wDpCIK3ZlBQ0cN1BdoiLwctQO_O-kd2dsVX-XWagm7-gG24OQimoLOAqgafmtc18ppGc77Z-6SD3fPso2kBfq13x3MUDQpiuSfxY2ecPn_NPQ5i_ZTkX8TZiDn7dIW6LtUFZPMMEs5IUGVPyk9xyN0mqZ5wplqh21B7Wwg5twrPI/s320/20230326_165400-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This swap we had to use embossing folders and have an inspirational saying.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="2036" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYzOIRhR_lLICxapaKuPn2aV3qyXkyHqfHc6pNfNun-5pWG2rdNaYZxRLDEQjXjCgFy-CQ6HjE7gu18djoX7twJCfnjgp2R1RYCjg_sXHu0kMjcWh6aK_jWGRi_3KO6HOJFrw-P0Kk18l5ymYGC6d8arc3H6HWrTAvLRNs2onKw5VERDFbJWDj86FDvA_/s320/20230425_172816-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The theme for this card was to use lace.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih61A_STmRmP5TXTZdVBchaUBUplBWCWGl9J0WuvbyE8q7Bk75K9YRgR0ymfypapKyv315W4wWsQgMF2cEXNyH238uiZGbC-Ks6ZCTU12ahORN2vO62g5DNZUDZve3PS66DlmDxbF4N4neSSGwxYRZdSmpaMtGhrhLZwC6Ag43O-szatUtp4hdt6Z5FURV/s1848/20230425_173221-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="1848" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih61A_STmRmP5TXTZdVBchaUBUplBWCWGl9J0WuvbyE8q7Bk75K9YRgR0ymfypapKyv315W4wWsQgMF2cEXNyH238uiZGbC-Ks6ZCTU12ahORN2vO62g5DNZUDZve3PS66DlmDxbF4N4neSSGwxYRZdSmpaMtGhrhLZwC6Ag43O-szatUtp4hdt6Z5FURV/s320/20230425_173221-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second card we swapped was lace with a colour combo of pink, grey and white</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgfk1HAlnTOTTsvL1V3oKYNO8UkeGUfJAGMT_CXd7S7pLvsyo5Cizvw-IRIGWb8t2uUFmYa8-5BwDNNQCtbq-uVnBfc01IXSGWD0zj2gHJ_n10VFH0f6g4si3yJ23Z7igY_3-axo7QC-oqBCMXmEKBaTjd1tJG6jdVeZtA1NZGhOYXm-DC7IUp8yk9aAe/s2016/20230528_164712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgfk1HAlnTOTTsvL1V3oKYNO8UkeGUfJAGMT_CXd7S7pLvsyo5Cizvw-IRIGWb8t2uUFmYa8-5BwDNNQCtbq-uVnBfc01IXSGWD0zj2gHJ_n10VFH0f6g4si3yJ23Z7igY_3-axo7QC-oqBCMXmEKBaTjd1tJG6jdVeZtA1NZGhOYXm-DC7IUp8yk9aAe/s320/20230528_164712.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My tea cosy this year for the local tea cosy competition......not in to win, just helping with the entry numbers.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsU3Kvx0Cl8lXA-wKksjM0ieYtdZAmXkVHmstOZ1jPBaillWRhYN3La3Sfa-bjLn5dUgMB1YNFKXfDT238RgXRZ_WXaChu04zkAVSf-z3FzUL0AV2rv-CIE4czS6Vyzs2cXfz3UjwNXMNwyuD91hd6wktLln-MmE8lIVquoahS3xAKL7q8K4sv7IyYYrq/s2016/20230628_171610-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsU3Kvx0Cl8lXA-wKksjM0ieYtdZAmXkVHmstOZ1jPBaillWRhYN3La3Sfa-bjLn5dUgMB1YNFKXfDT238RgXRZ_WXaChu04zkAVSf-z3FzUL0AV2rv-CIE4czS6Vyzs2cXfz3UjwNXMNwyuD91hd6wktLln-MmE8lIVquoahS3xAKL7q8K4sv7IyYYrq/s320/20230628_171610-1.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This swap we had to make an approx 10cm gift box and fill with crafty goodies for our partner. I really had a good time creating this book box. Everything except the ribbon holding the tassel is paper or card stock.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyhgfhtu9exMZCp_slBNKD1OiyB8wH1frD-7_wiUfZLfaHIsz82S_k847o5JoNShU8Vt0_IEreuJr6K7Jfrd_lI6-KR7riqmNW49ZXjKJ58l40VxnMqd16OMCMMBDVLna-v9nBCxnzB14miyo9YgICoR5dz9yNUTstZzTl8CfwEhdzdMwferoPLy7zHSW/s2016/20230628_171627-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyhgfhtu9exMZCp_slBNKD1OiyB8wH1frD-7_wiUfZLfaHIsz82S_k847o5JoNShU8Vt0_IEreuJr6K7Jfrd_lI6-KR7riqmNW49ZXjKJ58l40VxnMqd16OMCMMBDVLna-v9nBCxnzB14miyo9YgICoR5dz9yNUTstZzTl8CfwEhdzdMwferoPLy7zHSW/s320/20230628_171627-1.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlZ9tNguuroDvF9WxpjBAaGtINnHBhqYUGNlTZgFeBIwVjluR2v-vW_NQvZBAvi8VBOGDKad1YcFXUp4YJp6-Qa8-G5Oj9CL_nxBXzdtqqvcQPFiS2ii6b3VeEbOXP-VronGw8VVGkhuaN4VEiziSq1s8wI_-1-I_k-GVhL9nKbEUMPl0UUp2hHmnSzoU/s2630/20230628_171708-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="2630" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlZ9tNguuroDvF9WxpjBAaGtINnHBhqYUGNlTZgFeBIwVjluR2v-vW_NQvZBAvi8VBOGDKad1YcFXUp4YJp6-Qa8-G5Oj9CL_nxBXzdtqqvcQPFiS2ii6b3VeEbOXP-VronGw8VVGkhuaN4VEiziSq1s8wI_-1-I_k-GVhL9nKbEUMPl0UUp2hHmnSzoU/s320/20230628_171708-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnmIanYNI1spp942p5Z4ICRtIF77qgRWDjaql4e9enEE5WYaz2cr0wlSkRsxPvGNbJ8G3OYroKUPfMPxsK0IIpFB9GvEDeJykI1S_jeUicyPzOvgZRrLY3f9PxN41S98yBItQxC2yoQaPTOEi_uPe9LCpxW5tZmxb8RzlQTxJjTHWYe7_H6NP4KrrwhEy/s2016/20231002_120948-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnmIanYNI1spp942p5Z4ICRtIF77qgRWDjaql4e9enEE5WYaz2cr0wlSkRsxPvGNbJ8G3OYroKUPfMPxsK0IIpFB9GvEDeJykI1S_jeUicyPzOvgZRrLY3f9PxN41S98yBItQxC2yoQaPTOEi_uPe9LCpxW5tZmxb8RzlQTxJjTHWYe7_H6NP4KrrwhEy/s320/20231002_120948-1.jpg" width="251" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All our cards for the last six months this year are Christmas cards to help everyone build their stash. On top of that we add two more requirements. So this card is Christmas with glitter. The photo doesn't show but I have used red glitter paper in the background and placed the iridescent coloured gems on the white zig zag, it took a while but a meditative thing to do. Great after a big work week.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYRb79O0Bv0fLHkpPay0gkekPkB_wThyxEjZFd8t99MXOzFrki_5_o1G8XAWnYDHJCiXsXDO2t6jdMTmMXdTFm5InQRIeRbsL1s7k6VFnlqbm1jCtErUWTlKWDwmVBRlb-xFgbOtYsA2fXNG-ifBaOGb3YhJc9z15AC8OeDU2veyW4m1QnpdK2YsViAnc/s2016/20231002_145926-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1192" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYRb79O0Bv0fLHkpPay0gkekPkB_wThyxEjZFd8t99MXOzFrki_5_o1G8XAWnYDHJCiXsXDO2t6jdMTmMXdTFm5InQRIeRbsL1s7k6VFnlqbm1jCtErUWTlKWDwmVBRlb-xFgbOtYsA2fXNG-ifBaOGb3YhJc9z15AC8OeDU2veyW4m1QnpdK2YsViAnc/s320/20231002_145926-1.jpg" width="189" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This card had to have Christmas - Glitter and Ornaments<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor0F6kp7n_vo0nU-27tqAfuQPgEVcW-fwPabN3RE9mrw_SIIxYlRQzeR3qvXFhD6sW5eDgPggNE9_KK1gVwifb21Bf6nUpi9GS_mgGKXlPqIJWnpTIWTKiAvq7MVXZ1WybeQVjpKkBFIUdhXHRE8181iVjtXpYdaNkHZvjKbhgK6G729eiSXm1jGN7NZP/s2016/20231008_145459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor0F6kp7n_vo0nU-27tqAfuQPgEVcW-fwPabN3RE9mrw_SIIxYlRQzeR3qvXFhD6sW5eDgPggNE9_KK1gVwifb21Bf6nUpi9GS_mgGKXlPqIJWnpTIWTKiAvq7MVXZ1WybeQVjpKkBFIUdhXHRE8181iVjtXpYdaNkHZvjKbhgK6G729eiSXm1jGN7NZP/s320/20231008_145459.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For September we had to have Christmas and ribbon - I really love how this card turned out and if I find time to make more cards for friends and family at Christmas I think this is it.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji48A32oZZ9HBIIvkeLbmaLssz1wBQ7iurDgC1v5JExLa8xweBuKg97iiRLBTUsiV_eQwPDsftZun6v6o0DTUTFr9f8oynNaavTFEGbH151tStxeszbN42ryQeKRBPIypdYuui-9H7_tDLheJUwedD6YA2JUzLjYg6Bv1Z4lPeBfZzweLKiA2cXo8McFxM/s2016/20231008_145301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1376" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji48A32oZZ9HBIIvkeLbmaLssz1wBQ7iurDgC1v5JExLa8xweBuKg97iiRLBTUsiV_eQwPDsftZun6v6o0DTUTFr9f8oynNaavTFEGbH151tStxeszbN42ryQeKRBPIypdYuui-9H7_tDLheJUwedD6YA2JUzLjYg6Bv1Z4lPeBfZzweLKiA2cXo8McFxM/s320/20231008_145301.jpg" width="218" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second card had to have - Christmas - ribbon and poinsettias. I finally got to use this wonderful embossing folder I was given one year in a Secret Santa swap. I have added a little chalk to the image to bring the image out a little more. The background card I wrapped with a ribbon.<br /><br />Well thanks for visiting, I hope your 2023 has had and will have some good moments in it. I do suggest going back through your photos for this year to remind yourself how much you have done and achieved so far this year. I actually am thinking I can give myself a little slack as now I can see why I don't make it to my craft room as often as I like.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><br />Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-37235515442927026752022-01-02T08:18:00.002+10:002022-01-02T08:33:06.625+10:00Happy New Year and last week of the old one<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo0dDqYbCU1IUIPVfImBljDHlm6PsPkJGdHCaS7jgIIV9EsCfJ8NXkOJi06-vQaou1XKC0pjSw9X6SLunCA4BlSCzLjydoGYyyRXzxRmZsnv3o_LPNS1f08Qn_JGTVE1rie2r1e-pCiNKLJRdeLUz7qxzfh4lJPedJoQxmfSUuWfXcob0eWqnkZnUcdg=s4571" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4571" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo0dDqYbCU1IUIPVfImBljDHlm6PsPkJGdHCaS7jgIIV9EsCfJ8NXkOJi06-vQaou1XKC0pjSw9X6SLunCA4BlSCzLjydoGYyyRXzxRmZsnv3o_LPNS1f08Qn_JGTVE1rie2r1e-pCiNKLJRdeLUz7qxzfh4lJPedJoQxmfSUuWfXcob0eWqnkZnUcdg=s320" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Morning everyone and a Happy New Year, wishing you the best it can be. I plan to try to keep up my momentum of blog posting in 2022. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share what I am currently working on. A friend gave me this Christmas 2020 which I started and it was pushed to the side when I had card marking to do or some sewing, slowly forgotten. I am being very determined to complete this now to give back to my friend either now or on her birthday 8th February.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQOnGgXIKoLKd-5hI0vZl9y9r4ZocYxsi96RPWTis9zB8BJgagt7Xb7WApRoOUOvIV-VLXrIXKCGcjeygyRwrhs9_5Zc7tLC65VBeCPyJ9xtvTVrLpUu4LOU070ef2Uvqvoh8GOj9fPaH9tBZ9tt2VQk0rwD3LT0C1xiNZeXYp9r8bD0aDoMF5lLVRVw=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQOnGgXIKoLKd-5hI0vZl9y9r4ZocYxsi96RPWTis9zB8BJgagt7Xb7WApRoOUOvIV-VLXrIXKCGcjeygyRwrhs9_5Zc7tLC65VBeCPyJ9xtvTVrLpUu4LOU070ef2Uvqvoh8GOj9fPaH9tBZ9tt2VQk0rwD3LT0C1xiNZeXYp9r8bD0aDoMF5lLVRVw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I do enjoy making each of these tiny pieces and can't wait to put the whole Diorama together however, it is very time consuming. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEUs5uEzeK5DxsEor5lbkxGV-qaC4IfXerD2F307u9W_8jgpgY2B2nCgakR5UaEKdLh5W5SPomsvOn5T3B6nlRJ1Dm11cvl7UKq-R6OWWvX22T5aodtak8c8gbdg4XpaVL0zMkXy0Op652jbdKXD_HAthBdlQIMaH3U8FpBGITub_-q4nofTIExFYB7w=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEUs5uEzeK5DxsEor5lbkxGV-qaC4IfXerD2F307u9W_8jgpgY2B2nCgakR5UaEKdLh5W5SPomsvOn5T3B6nlRJ1Dm11cvl7UKq-R6OWWvX22T5aodtak8c8gbdg4XpaVL0zMkXy0Op652jbdKXD_HAthBdlQIMaH3U8FpBGITub_-q4nofTIExFYB7w=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the pieces for this little cart - I have already assembled the cart section and filled it with cut up raffia only to realise I hadn't used the paper covering up near the knife so that the outside of the cart has a woodgrain look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpYFk0wXYZcg8RSeR128FkK59yyPLfub1zVqJFup3F_Coy_EI1IrAE2dzkwt0QUGj4nzMh9zAr1ObYUWtBwLwwo_zPeT58f_b8dNEBlXwYwf9GBFDtqb6gybvm7Y46BUEq6UW7Z0rESQRgV0pAWRbwvY7HiWY0TJEyK1WaBOZBVyWOcTUgXUjZUIsRRA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpYFk0wXYZcg8RSeR128FkK59yyPLfub1zVqJFup3F_Coy_EI1IrAE2dzkwt0QUGj4nzMh9zAr1ObYUWtBwLwwo_zPeT58f_b8dNEBlXwYwf9GBFDtqb6gybvm7Y46BUEq6UW7Z0rESQRgV0pAWRbwvY7HiWY0TJEyK1WaBOZBVyWOcTUgXUjZUIsRRA=s320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tadah! all the pieces together to create the cutest cart ever.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF3nf2hAH50LIuDVvZm_EPY9csOBdzNmv43wA5OT6aafhxEZlLI2ju7AKtIuF9MIb-0FPtE4eC_kgztlbGxiHCChijIt8UbYBlQC2kPK1nynWi3vuM872V4Kjy2FNnkZUabsEmfcRqY8BzYIcwBWPzkcaML8tRYCbt8FRmimKTkMwaYPnX68BQ77ITeA=s420" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF3nf2hAH50LIuDVvZm_EPY9csOBdzNmv43wA5OT6aafhxEZlLI2ju7AKtIuF9MIb-0FPtE4eC_kgztlbGxiHCChijIt8UbYBlQC2kPK1nynWi3vuM872V4Kjy2FNnkZUabsEmfcRqY8BzYIcwBWPzkcaML8tRYCbt8FRmimKTkMwaYPnX68BQ77ITeA=s320" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was our inspiration card for one of the cards we swapped for the Craftmad December swap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are always keen for new Aussie cardmakers to join in our monthly swaps please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862456534025182">Facebook page here.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-_WJUb1vmyhfDV_iQ1rMtm4sW6Vj5kf1u1zGBdGlBAjnTTn8OtqcKd14akV8EZjVUg-28Li8gfUaldztDnRvRS6WW1OwRd5jLkv9_KAcjhyRY7ZH7YAKzwbJi67hueyGVPwkT1_QAflKCFObAVYY84_BnUzf_fXQa4EXiBPaWYm7vN2l-Lp2Qmx7o2w=s2872" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2872" data-original-width="2143" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-_WJUb1vmyhfDV_iQ1rMtm4sW6Vj5kf1u1zGBdGlBAjnTTn8OtqcKd14akV8EZjVUg-28Li8gfUaldztDnRvRS6WW1OwRd5jLkv9_KAcjhyRY7ZH7YAKzwbJi67hueyGVPwkT1_QAflKCFObAVYY84_BnUzf_fXQa4EXiBPaWYm7vN2l-Lp2Qmx7o2w=s320" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My take on the photo above - I had a lot of fun putting my flower dies to use.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilXvOVxPm_XqQeeHSzLfgdyDQf6End9T7vK-tuwRwqckBoZeve_HsfCfcjFW9mT4nWG2_xjeCh17xVDGpDxR_bJ7JoHgnBt_14CehYFE_kmMyr8oY1g101Mhhy1bCT4MqenKwAb4QCkAtFCdLCNbo-dA76NVhVXjaHr8jRRkQzysaV-3Ntg5zxZ7x2GQ=s3623" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3623" data-original-width="2762" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilXvOVxPm_XqQeeHSzLfgdyDQf6End9T7vK-tuwRwqckBoZeve_HsfCfcjFW9mT4nWG2_xjeCh17xVDGpDxR_bJ7JoHgnBt_14CehYFE_kmMyr8oY1g101Mhhy1bCT4MqenKwAb4QCkAtFCdLCNbo-dA76NVhVXjaHr8jRRkQzysaV-3Ntg5zxZ7x2GQ=s320" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our second theme was Cats which I don't have much of in my stash so very happy I received a Cricut Joy cutter for Christmas from my husband. Something I had not even thought of or even wanted but now keen to discover what I can do. This is my first card using one of the Cricut files I found.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCJiuMyB3E-qbYkzyyrZFkIhYGjzcb5UoClz-kvil9VCkSd5360OzScJZteSgr-62xZdTY2sEwCJlC0ln7HMnD_GiW-I40m5f-Z9KWyrgEAnbK3usI3iQRuAD-7W1M0CM1WYbaF3P8ZWXoMcv0iXVBrD6iTV2-zhYyjnO9qfSUQ8HaOQh-O_Lks99RmA=s3243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3243" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCJiuMyB3E-qbYkzyyrZFkIhYGjzcb5UoClz-kvil9VCkSd5360OzScJZteSgr-62xZdTY2sEwCJlC0ln7HMnD_GiW-I40m5f-Z9KWyrgEAnbK3usI3iQRuAD-7W1M0CM1WYbaF3P8ZWXoMcv0iXVBrD6iTV2-zhYyjnO9qfSUQ8HaOQh-O_Lks99RmA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over at Craftmad Card swaps each year we do a Secret Santa swap. We all agreed to swap some bling as it was flat, light and cheaper to send through the post. This is my wonderful and fun gift from my Secret Santa, some of which I have already put to use in the cards above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8wKHZbEV5P9nSDv207kNDrQOMsa7wV2OCU0OBlEznrSnJEcvfd2eo-psR6fRv4KrI5w6LmKIQ9i7NrQTGoBGMBlMYlQ2Z-J94GXPkDurEyX8Erq-cMCvZN3IPSQlkdjHkQ-Y5XyuSfgSVnmpAd6G78udwF8h7hJPGX8zhy3XGXZQOUOGH68eXXB2gLQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8wKHZbEV5P9nSDv207kNDrQOMsa7wV2OCU0OBlEznrSnJEcvfd2eo-psR6fRv4KrI5w6LmKIQ9i7NrQTGoBGMBlMYlQ2Z-J94GXPkDurEyX8Erq-cMCvZN3IPSQlkdjHkQ-Y5XyuSfgSVnmpAd6G78udwF8h7hJPGX8zhy3XGXZQOUOGH68eXXB2gLQ=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another gift from the friend above who gave me the Diorama - a Murder Mystery jigsaw - Death on the Nile. This comes with a little story of seven pages which gives you an idea of what the jigsaw image will be as it's not the one on the box cover. It did challenge us at times but I found that everyone was keen to be involved with this jigsaw compared to ones I have done where we know the image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spoiler alert — don't keep scrolling if you have this puzzle and don't want to know the image.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFwjbcqRpjXutDaSGIsPr7oLAi1kBJdxYtNfoUwig60nKmDMUhHgUn5JAsQoVpl-J1YPBDyYkrBlguxtdEOHWJYF_3ou1P71MNcdclG9ymtAmLQ4jAGbMESk6c_r8jTqsGiie6Xgjlm2P-9RuTOUTRHMo4nqn1myp8tn_7k6QKKJZpBs-F5SHFfGv3lw=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFwjbcqRpjXutDaSGIsPr7oLAi1kBJdxYtNfoUwig60nKmDMUhHgUn5JAsQoVpl-J1YPBDyYkrBlguxtdEOHWJYF_3ou1P71MNcdclG9ymtAmLQ4jAGbMESk6c_r8jTqsGiie6Xgjlm2P-9RuTOUTRHMo4nqn1myp8tn_7k6QKKJZpBs-F5SHFfGv3lw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The outcome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-I0FGJ3apYm1AO_2WwYLURIQHrKNfsUji3dS1YeWsmNNY0G4W2W5o1ESktFq4uryxm2iG7MJWiEP7bdUOFraoB6oWkQ2ElSwVoxpuoggEDNHYZIBAKeM9lRHBPaNnn4-0Soa3GDilLxNFtRD066dXBIMVRo_g6_kD-UgKOkH65OckxfpZIhwuTZaVdQ=s3840" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-I0FGJ3apYm1AO_2WwYLURIQHrKNfsUji3dS1YeWsmNNY0G4W2W5o1ESktFq4uryxm2iG7MJWiEP7bdUOFraoB6oWkQ2ElSwVoxpuoggEDNHYZIBAKeM9lRHBPaNnn4-0Soa3GDilLxNFtRD066dXBIMVRo_g6_kD-UgKOkH65OckxfpZIhwuTZaVdQ=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo was taken mid year when my succulents look the nicest and passionfruit vine is lush green and blooming. I have been wanting to redo my succulent garden as it was a veggie garden in its earlier life so has the wrong soil for a succulents. I also wanted to build a stronger support for the passionfruit vine which lifted it off the garden.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioPN6ae6FKkNavG6en36_2QFI38yCvrcjZelogZR8cym58h-Fn7e_aLKU7ZFhqicpZIIyXZyv6ZbzO9xjff87SYKPbXQcRnmKDjF--LJnFPjhIhuetyePTPPWlsW5_6gxA5JA5Q2GlZc3c4pZ6fmkVa-4HCeEvO8w7p2Hx7JzNbtKnawUSiqg2o-frlQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioPN6ae6FKkNavG6en36_2QFI38yCvrcjZelogZR8cym58h-Fn7e_aLKU7ZFhqicpZIIyXZyv6ZbzO9xjff87SYKPbXQcRnmKDjF--LJnFPjhIhuetyePTPPWlsW5_6gxA5JA5Q2GlZc3c4pZ6fmkVa-4HCeEvO8w7p2Hx7JzNbtKnawUSiqg2o-frlQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally did that, installing this trellis on longer star pickets. There were two vines before, as the one up the far end was older I removed that so we can grow the newer vine along the edge of the garden. Next stage is adding something to the soil so there is better drainage in the soil for the succulents. That won't happen until March as it's way to hot now and the wet season is starting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBnVmYG3Jwta5T98s4lqPuBs_xqLQU1VUjF1pZPbleK4nybEhL1ASALrfS1F-zba6Pz9it6YmJ2Wr711L4wp_wIlE0gwjqRNIi42XqZeGum2zTj2cAJPevdHNLBMyFxxFTbXbLjjPMClgYYtJs40sz862Fag3GVuuoK9LCv_Np2PFc7MJ22xwTpl4axw=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBnVmYG3Jwta5T98s4lqPuBs_xqLQU1VUjF1pZPbleK4nybEhL1ASALrfS1F-zba6Pz9it6YmJ2Wr711L4wp_wIlE0gwjqRNIi42XqZeGum2zTj2cAJPevdHNLBMyFxxFTbXbLjjPMClgYYtJs40sz862Fag3GVuuoK9LCv_Np2PFc7MJ22xwTpl4axw=s320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_gaQhPE2dsEn3Xsq2wEmgDUsIs6KmvTOgpHYS7ejVO-0fCMsculHMqKblWUoJq6uRdC6Z0HGopRlZ1xOlRD0ZIptumGCF9VtgusYICAj34xKakIycL9cSNew2y3qUlUInpxekNs4K5EZb3NSkc2sNCWp6Hz0UdOGoKWyRmftHWU_5jBCsqHaBm95dhQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_gaQhPE2dsEn3Xsq2wEmgDUsIs6KmvTOgpHYS7ejVO-0fCMsculHMqKblWUoJq6uRdC6Z0HGopRlZ1xOlRD0ZIptumGCF9VtgusYICAj34xKakIycL9cSNew2y3qUlUInpxekNs4K5EZb3NSkc2sNCWp6Hz0UdOGoKWyRmftHWU_5jBCsqHaBm95dhQ=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some pretty flowers from the succulent garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtVAU8ftrYLhJRkmgij0teFiVfVygFTEehT-l_SPzmaQd8FmZ6ShsylywCWQGWNZCVvDKuOSgZBQbnvctlziTrO3gC51V0g14bwwudpq33-X7Lnh9ORXa0ZjjU59Or8ksZkn0LmnXVa-UrUDn_CJL21U9Mz0ZZXQ1DQE82TZZxCKbWyRq3JI4f11zZ7w=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtVAU8ftrYLhJRkmgij0teFiVfVygFTEehT-l_SPzmaQd8FmZ6ShsylywCWQGWNZCVvDKuOSgZBQbnvctlziTrO3gC51V0g14bwwudpq33-X7Lnh9ORXa0ZjjU59Or8ksZkn0LmnXVa-UrUDn_CJL21U9Mz0ZZXQ1DQE82TZZxCKbWyRq3JI4f11zZ7w=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My puppy and I did a walk along the Esplanade one morning, such a beautiful start to the day.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgueodglW8FT_GG2-U_N6IuN5UfXRgt5SS-JN2a-9FlGT0UYe6T2xZblkEuj8g9kRWjM9aeim8O70aKfRKFkU_Bzq8phqiqzZqPv1W5_-VZu_59idLQA4XnFFbYOi5VzJbIwzbXOtaVim9AQF6RRec5fzrmdqemgSipsaczIIoL3by65AhQwffgdzEI9Q=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgueodglW8FT_GG2-U_N6IuN5UfXRgt5SS-JN2a-9FlGT0UYe6T2xZblkEuj8g9kRWjM9aeim8O70aKfRKFkU_Bzq8phqiqzZqPv1W5_-VZu_59idLQA4XnFFbYOi5VzJbIwzbXOtaVim9AQF6RRec5fzrmdqemgSipsaczIIoL3by65AhQwffgdzEI9Q=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazing sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that was the end of December for me. Hopefully, I am back next week sometime sharing some photos of what I do this week…..for which I have no plans at this stage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for popping on by.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com8Cairns QLD, Australia-16.9203476 145.7709529-47.542679407222394 110.6147029 13.701984207222392 -179.0727971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-16591549025479477742021-12-30T07:12:00.003+10:002021-12-30T07:20:54.522+10:00Kayaking around Double Island, Palm Cove Australia<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFVFQuu0YDG-acqIbZEfngTsRriEnF_48wdljMYWSjhHlxtEred5q8COpWFR-rLUuhh4PFOP0BhIcznsHaLk4Jy1BnkJWEA5r6HN6QrSz3Q39XVzgOzkjh9lEvYTW4QTAlG-2ZgT18xKJiuIxO50zBxAojgz6gplKd_edU-7rvmCWjB6DqzJywz-sw3A=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFVFQuu0YDG-acqIbZEfngTsRriEnF_48wdljMYWSjhHlxtEred5q8COpWFR-rLUuhh4PFOP0BhIcznsHaLk4Jy1BnkJWEA5r6HN6QrSz3Q39XVzgOzkjh9lEvYTW4QTAlG-2ZgT18xKJiuIxO50zBxAojgz6gplKd_edU-7rvmCWjB6DqzJywz-sw3A=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view we started with off Palm Cove</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back at the beginning of November I ticked another thing off my bucket list. Growing up in Cairns we would often visit Palm Cove on the weekends and just offshore you can see Double Island and Scout Hat Island (real name Haycock Island) - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Island,_Queensland">Wikipedia info</a> here and has a photo of Double Island which I didn't think to take. Over the years it was a resort for the rich and famous and I am neither of them, so never visited. I discovered that you can kayak around Double Island and thought this is my chance to finally make it there. So with the help of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Palm-Cove-Watersports-1842587602694067">Brad from Palm Cove Watersports</a> my friend and I were up at 5.30am for a 6am start of kayaking. </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh99HX0WaB-mX3cYpC8ZGgtHY5PQcvLSXz6S2bYx5NLDKXfU10IUBq74QawHWTrYTZwQ08xvXH1s1sr76ExP22fZ46L5N13kooLfx-rZDAcmWVgMjtrByJ4j9ra6yyK5Nj_anI6e2QigofVJFnkTYPIIvbE77YPWStMVfct0H4ebt1wP66RQ-1mE9oWDw=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh99HX0WaB-mX3cYpC8ZGgtHY5PQcvLSXz6S2bYx5NLDKXfU10IUBq74QawHWTrYTZwQ08xvXH1s1sr76ExP22fZ46L5N13kooLfx-rZDAcmWVgMjtrByJ4j9ra6yyK5Nj_anI6e2QigofVJFnkTYPIIvbE77YPWStMVfct0H4ebt1wP66RQ-1mE9oWDw=s320" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are on our way in a double kayak, just my friend and our guide Brad heading to Scout Hat Island both of us thinking - "what are we doing".</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji7Wmob6WujT6jhHl6a0AcR_R0IYys9dQLjN-WLdBG0RR3g9nmgJyspi5ltjfyocWZPWOjnnYiTlwNeo23o48wqCHWrloxhiNsRPOvzcRPBpuQWdD9qrssR5dUh-E-IpXKZ3GSw09LBUHk_gy5RLLLyqlc0bjWAqm6OHqOTgKvAc3SF0nbUTxu7wcoow=s768" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="768" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji7Wmob6WujT6jhHl6a0AcR_R0IYys9dQLjN-WLdBG0RR3g9nmgJyspi5ltjfyocWZPWOjnnYiTlwNeo23o48wqCHWrloxhiNsRPOvzcRPBpuQWdD9qrssR5dUh-E-IpXKZ3GSw09LBUHk_gy5RLLLyqlc0bjWAqm6OHqOTgKvAc3SF0nbUTxu7wcoow=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep, I led the way and my friend steered us from behind as I was hopeless at that.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE3QPDPqBowO6EOBzoPAtD-ydpJFS5q9a2ss-7apSQoPSJ7u3XbUjnyppX7sWpvuyycQOUZcPmJ_lBkWHvTQ5N05XS7C1VpoEYAiZQFDeXjY8sPqozyF4hGwuasipnxnfXANQYm1dBYHLXctfTZUQtHGnF4BGOjUT47Gc1MnY9_4ulQNTxUZmDetc0rA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE3QPDPqBowO6EOBzoPAtD-ydpJFS5q9a2ss-7apSQoPSJ7u3XbUjnyppX7sWpvuyycQOUZcPmJ_lBkWHvTQ5N05XS7C1VpoEYAiZQFDeXjY8sPqozyF4hGwuasipnxnfXANQYm1dBYHLXctfTZUQtHGnF4BGOjUT47Gc1MnY9_4ulQNTxUZmDetc0rA=s320" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just around the top end of Double Island to back of the island…..lovely calm waters.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikX2-VFHoEGJpoeo4_J2NfTojI1_RzJCzc35mTNgN6NTv8yWa7bDKwKKV3kR6r5m8I_LPzmbHwoAlaUREX6DxbCc_IUWRZNJ9nBaLZjwcRkNbzIUrKGmjLaPnv6DrfLMCsRRJStoHhTdj7SYj4Mzst-B8X05BDpYx5tzwvRr-k0WxRUVgCNw-jeknvVA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikX2-VFHoEGJpoeo4_J2NfTojI1_RzJCzc35mTNgN6NTv8yWa7bDKwKKV3kR6r5m8I_LPzmbHwoAlaUREX6DxbCc_IUWRZNJ9nBaLZjwcRkNbzIUrKGmjLaPnv6DrfLMCsRRJStoHhTdj7SYj4Mzst-B8X05BDpYx5tzwvRr-k0WxRUVgCNw-jeknvVA=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back to Palm Cove and Buchans Point from Double Island</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGLz-0XayrKRL_9V0s3yODAwXG0nXL4WSWbsUNuVvRYXdeq0uWaS6hgingxSErwMemA1GbpNPpkB3mprkz-3HhhgdenYTUNInlbrCxi08tS5Gq6_udZeJIL0KOIlocDTwaC-a6tOu21KwNrIsUt_Ow1tfyUUFIpvku7YRSMueIjR3-uTV-qez-I8VBng=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGLz-0XayrKRL_9V0s3yODAwXG0nXL4WSWbsUNuVvRYXdeq0uWaS6hgingxSErwMemA1GbpNPpkB3mprkz-3HhhgdenYTUNInlbrCxi08tS5Gq6_udZeJIL0KOIlocDTwaC-a6tOu21KwNrIsUt_Ow1tfyUUFIpvku7YRSMueIjR3-uTV-qez-I8VBng=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> So sad that to see that since this island has been closed to the public that things have just been left to become derelict. This is a gym.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5XzS21yz9e0oaXX265NcimFy70ml0oHJyoiPItu4sh3BEaIMJ9UxWD2yNZNoniRGGfe2-gfwnx8SjqG52V72aSZANutGQYTND8PRYdTHLVX2uJBxbBN6YDK8_FNkWUXwmu5fjj_yXCLDTMuby-hco6ZjPEVdzh7X6uCGv17_7W3nYL3KVfEVEDvMKgg=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5XzS21yz9e0oaXX265NcimFy70ml0oHJyoiPItu4sh3BEaIMJ9UxWD2yNZNoniRGGfe2-gfwnx8SjqG52V72aSZANutGQYTND8PRYdTHLVX2uJBxbBN6YDK8_FNkWUXwmu5fjj_yXCLDTMuby-hco6ZjPEVdzh7X6uCGv17_7W3nYL3KVfEVEDvMKgg=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you look through the reflections you can see the gym equipment is just sitting there as if someone had used it yesterday except for the rust that is growing on it. Such a shame this equipment was not sold off or donated to someone that could have used it.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-oD4nyRZsMyAOrrI_DVopcTPN_SBMyuySMp_79oEoGP3jVWWjfzw4cxHgjBb0AgtjGx6Szi1G8WgVQUni8WAX9nH2R4M_ONeFLyoAmdJCvmnPdcAnxMox2ctIwKNpXqX60AeKWv4YuGFhGKvbg0X53J-5Zu857EaWe-T93TYlhfPGC0XBq--X30ViPA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-oD4nyRZsMyAOrrI_DVopcTPN_SBMyuySMp_79oEoGP3jVWWjfzw4cxHgjBb0AgtjGx6Szi1G8WgVQUni8WAX9nH2R4M_ONeFLyoAmdJCvmnPdcAnxMox2ctIwKNpXqX60AeKWv4YuGFhGKvbg0X53J-5Zu857EaWe-T93TYlhfPGC0XBq--X30ViPA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the Eco Cabins falling apart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCEJVT0s8-KDojumfdjLyQkPi3xQhGuITsB3dElHOwVbsuLpD4PIPjfSVvwO_9HqQXJNyOS342K_9Fm16lMpQUNwnQV0DgRhNqUATrx8nMpr2knujQeKVB06wyY-0TGLpGGmkI3Okc-LDVliowuQkB8Jp_1sKTsObpmvkr3O9bKcG0tS-rd9HVjKRb2w=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCEJVT0s8-KDojumfdjLyQkPi3xQhGuITsB3dElHOwVbsuLpD4PIPjfSVvwO_9HqQXJNyOS342K_9Fm16lMpQUNwnQV0DgRhNqUATrx8nMpr2knujQeKVB06wyY-0TGLpGGmkI3Okc-LDVliowuQkB8Jp_1sKTsObpmvkr3O9bKcG0tS-rd9HVjKRb2w=s320" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed a walk around the shores of Double Island</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP18zQT55mT8U0O825Oh8eaujqjpD3yRHix9zx52Tog2In1ksXRqhpOB7mOBiBbelGBcOzvsJfLvKT2O0VLpUHGXDc7AyIQ9MbkgOeka1nS0F5_UuHRQw_nNwOLxW_SLbJ6fcCvBY4eAJGwfInwIaFsl82PJ4xkeUWCsNOmNcLHvCxdpx_-oltvukrvA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP18zQT55mT8U0O825Oh8eaujqjpD3yRHix9zx52Tog2In1ksXRqhpOB7mOBiBbelGBcOzvsJfLvKT2O0VLpUHGXDc7AyIQ9MbkgOeka1nS0F5_UuHRQw_nNwOLxW_SLbJ6fcCvBY4eAJGwfInwIaFsl82PJ4xkeUWCsNOmNcLHvCxdpx_-oltvukrvA=s320" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even spied a couple of Shovel Nosed Sharks in the water, this is about 40cm long.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixtAYLaRd1rnf0Bzh7yLM_EQswJuqjIzoLsIf2CSJcBY95pg9ISlCFwEGKZhpFb5AqJEt_jkyxo4KucfNJOBtSVkflOHKo6f-W28DqvpPGzVb6lZkQOVKr1C91KJvSi81Y6PfzcY5wW1KmeVEY4YgJiz40R_z1-fYoX00LO-GgJrQ4oxmPKpW1IYv3Zg=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixtAYLaRd1rnf0Bzh7yLM_EQswJuqjIzoLsIf2CSJcBY95pg9ISlCFwEGKZhpFb5AqJEt_jkyxo4KucfNJOBtSVkflOHKo6f-W28DqvpPGzVb6lZkQOVKr1C91KJvSi81Y6PfzcY5wW1KmeVEY4YgJiz40R_z1-fYoX00LO-GgJrQ4oxmPKpW1IYv3Zg=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved every moment of this adventure and keen to do again one day. The day we went was a little windy - about 9 - 10 knots so we didn't get to see the amazing reef we were floating over or the turtles that live around the island. My cousin and her husband did a similar tour four days after us and she said it was flat as, turtles everywhere and the reef so pretty.</div><br /><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-30000877689266277742021-12-29T07:57:00.001+10:002021-12-29T07:57:14.421+10:00Olive Backed Sunbird<p>This will be a long post with lots of photos. :-) </p><p>Morning everyone, hope you have had a great Christmas and it went to your plans, if not to plan it was still lovely all the same. Our Christmas was the latter - nothing drastic happened just not as I thought it would. My husband surprised me with a Cricut Joy cutter, something I didn't even know I needed but now I can imagine so many possibilities. If anyone has one I would love to hear some hints, tips or great blogs/sites I can visit.</p><p>Today I want to share photos of the the little Olive Back Sunbirds that have chosen our back verandah as their nesting area. It has been such a pleasure and joy watching them build their nest, sit on the eggs, feed the chicks and very quiet and sad when they all fly from the nest. <a href="http://www.cairnstocape.com.au/florafauna/Cinnyris-jugularis/5">More info here.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The couple of sunbirds joined us 2nd October and they decided to build their nest on one of my succulents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0PtbO4Oyir2pfgtjJa0HMhlJA9WVECpNgSXT38p9HXqHSk49URycjkrT2Z3O7QmBonKUhQDCoiU_G9jVXUPQtFIAvlSKoPfBn8hjScJnkOYi2H_pNqjRg9JZVruAL63tjemm4aD-kZhztAtdkVjDkEm_ncWww9k9SSrqPMO66EVnO2RLvPxGA9tQ2vg=s3508" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3508" data-original-width="2480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0PtbO4Oyir2pfgtjJa0HMhlJA9WVECpNgSXT38p9HXqHSk49URycjkrT2Z3O7QmBonKUhQDCoiU_G9jVXUPQtFIAvlSKoPfBn8hjScJnkOYi2H_pNqjRg9JZVruAL63tjemm4aD-kZhztAtdkVjDkEm_ncWww9k9SSrqPMO66EVnO2RLvPxGA9tQ2vg=s320" width="226" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2MxtGFhd4gTjC0A_elJNKdSIORg7pvIChvJFhHU5QY-c4cvR2wguYTwvlDp31IOZsOl-TTbhY0o4H4TXFdyQRDWRr_F2ytqqrmiMHlvxZ9pL_mzSQo4iltOYeS3S5ZDzDGsT69AHfc-pA6cM8GXB-V-XzdtoU12kPrgDFwRIzbJr3MATru687lTr7sg=s2480" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2480" data-original-width="1748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2MxtGFhd4gTjC0A_elJNKdSIORg7pvIChvJFhHU5QY-c4cvR2wguYTwvlDp31IOZsOl-TTbhY0o4H4TXFdyQRDWRr_F2ytqqrmiMHlvxZ9pL_mzSQo4iltOYeS3S5ZDzDGsT69AHfc-pA6cM8GXB-V-XzdtoU12kPrgDFwRIzbJr3MATru687lTr7sg=s320" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day when the chicks were hatched we had a bit of strong wind which blew the nest to the ground. Luckily, my husband found them and reattached the nest to the succulent with electrical tape. Everyone was happy and continued on growing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbWvxpO4GHqoGEKUqwDhdETIpVQPPhxuSDXq-rfuUaOf3_giAZAlgGGTC5CZgtCgJJ-azjDC2OEKxMW12IXbE90MDR4jdSW8sD1cfDxGRQVkRa5gkTWoROFdOk99tz66juyRHuqYy-NWrxaAvbveaXkS8ivR7C-PhDZuF_02DeEQyHfoN4OTycMOGPiw=s3544" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="3544" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbWvxpO4GHqoGEKUqwDhdETIpVQPPhxuSDXq-rfuUaOf3_giAZAlgGGTC5CZgtCgJJ-azjDC2OEKxMW12IXbE90MDR4jdSW8sD1cfDxGRQVkRa5gkTWoROFdOk99tz66juyRHuqYy-NWrxaAvbveaXkS8ivR7C-PhDZuF_02DeEQyHfoN4OTycMOGPiw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the hard working Mum. By the end of October they were gone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I moved the nest from the succulent and tied it up with a shoelace further down the verandah so I could again water my plants. We had heard that these birds use the same nest over and over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwFqKZGWSoGtoYP3OH--_IiDH-U8vktf_hABAGG9UA6bYomoXP5sKb3gxpd0842eqJAcZkSov5j9J_HjF7FQR2ABdXUw7WDL_6S2TMcG-UXVGdGtroLKWeubyvKB7fRz2wfAgRmo-zfX6f_IOLq7KLL7ea2tKfVdiK6dqC_VzAav8d_F9DsQ6ZKnj2IA=s896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwFqKZGWSoGtoYP3OH--_IiDH-U8vktf_hABAGG9UA6bYomoXP5sKb3gxpd0842eqJAcZkSov5j9J_HjF7FQR2ABdXUw7WDL_6S2TMcG-UXVGdGtroLKWeubyvKB7fRz2wfAgRmo-zfX6f_IOLq7KLL7ea2tKfVdiK6dqC_VzAav8d_F9DsQ6ZKnj2IA=s320" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two more eggs</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lucky us, they did and weren't worried about the slight change in scenery. I was amazed as they just seemed to move back in on the 2nd December with no repairs happening.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YFnW2phYOJREACRBO8pdf0cCgTugQIRTYYEDZAXj4PpBixbCB0VmmakzAr5CwvHWCNLoSaGLpBz4mwZgna_zS8NH6WJwItmih2kaDRIcajKQmuzhMsdX9cWJEXrSYG0HUY-bJ-qrC0v9JEvO_Y-2KXp9bt-mQO8XnVEGFRCzBBOUrJ5Z_77e1blFXw=s896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YFnW2phYOJREACRBO8pdf0cCgTugQIRTYYEDZAXj4PpBixbCB0VmmakzAr5CwvHWCNLoSaGLpBz4mwZgna_zS8NH6WJwItmih2kaDRIcajKQmuzhMsdX9cWJEXrSYG0HUY-bJ-qrC0v9JEvO_Y-2KXp9bt-mQO8XnVEGFRCzBBOUrJ5Z_77e1blFXw=s320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJEPsyeJhqpSUUY_tCrQD0CmYakMyRYrGG_Xzh0ETS1lpRxURgJ5xXDbDX5RfK03JxqswLdsrUT-BdqFhlWbdJnheLqxIW87dKSA0929sbfR2_TOHbV6N6r6I4qvIZKOEH6JS3hTujCMvlbOW4HJtXQBOxS2DVImWt_EvzbrHpYPuAKc3cErLsJ7hMsg=s896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJEPsyeJhqpSUUY_tCrQD0CmYakMyRYrGG_Xzh0ETS1lpRxURgJ5xXDbDX5RfK03JxqswLdsrUT-BdqFhlWbdJnheLqxIW87dKSA0929sbfR2_TOHbV6N6r6I4qvIZKOEH6JS3hTujCMvlbOW4HJtXQBOxS2DVImWt_EvzbrHpYPuAKc3cErLsJ7hMsg=s320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh21Lsu6W4LBKLNkUpFMo2EKIerCYmp-FXybA57Oj9NIVprjHH1Ra8rdMuRPkrtsyZsoPWZYR8FDvD5ZYCErFMhACeUZG6HNvnqFDKBN3_f3SLmyeu1VL6UjEp6BPCS_lNLtiKmi-SqEusI2LvOILYwnkqjCC60VAUHUJTV_ckeUHq0vfO7fTE03HqAVg=s896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh21Lsu6W4LBKLNkUpFMo2EKIerCYmp-FXybA57Oj9NIVprjHH1Ra8rdMuRPkrtsyZsoPWZYR8FDvD5ZYCErFMhACeUZG6HNvnqFDKBN3_f3SLmyeu1VL6UjEp6BPCS_lNLtiKmi-SqEusI2LvOILYwnkqjCC60VAUHUJTV_ckeUHq0vfO7fTE03HqAVg=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And just like that they flew the nest yesterday 28th December.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed the journey of these little birds.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-55835459034642074122021-12-24T07:43:00.003+10:002021-12-24T08:05:42.470+10:00Christmas Creations 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdiYCDolDZpXcWPqS9RHxch7LXk3b2K1m5MSYROyivE_4ZlnXzQaLsKzOzmBJ8VbSSZ6fti3uSQ9uX2PAR9rmrxOznPO1-bS6uy5wFxFKdRZdhJ-tqCK56n5lyq3aAy6fuPbzmiywVA9cnCaX-CtVEsHwfsbd8sG9prAcS3ptVRp_rneDiScwWwuKQbw=s2592" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdiYCDolDZpXcWPqS9RHxch7LXk3b2K1m5MSYROyivE_4ZlnXzQaLsKzOzmBJ8VbSSZ6fti3uSQ9uX2PAR9rmrxOznPO1-bS6uy5wFxFKdRZdhJ-tqCK56n5lyq3aAy6fuPbzmiywVA9cnCaX-CtVEsHwfsbd8sG9prAcS3ptVRp_rneDiScwWwuKQbw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, well it's Christmas Eve here and the perfect time to share all my Christmas creations I have made this year. I have continued on with the challenge to myself to use up all the christmas papers and embellishments I have so I can start afresh next year. I have had a wonderful time creating and knowing that my papers etc are getting put to use rather than sitting in my binder year after year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year to help me achieve this challenge the only Christmas decoration I have put up is the christmas tree and fairy lights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR-qWDWYnCCFTHUDdz0lXehoSbcjwYB2B9122B72OaYeATKAfBMal2jWXyWUMQ4-thmp0LORLLFtH_QaSCJI-G6lV1ssEyWwQ7WHxtZakzcXIUY5_blo_8LsULU-MLhrHujrXyGq0116jNyJTBFPE4iI-SylDrGkMRsFLomriF0LK2ZCvQqoUpN_dzvQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR-qWDWYnCCFTHUDdz0lXehoSbcjwYB2B9122B72OaYeATKAfBMal2jWXyWUMQ4-thmp0LORLLFtH_QaSCJI-G6lV1ssEyWwQ7WHxtZakzcXIUY5_blo_8LsULU-MLhrHujrXyGq0116jNyJTBFPE4iI-SylDrGkMRsFLomriF0LK2ZCvQqoUpN_dzvQ=s320" width="180" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had fun trying some of the different origami christmas ornament tutorials. Most of them are easily done. I think I had two styles that didn't make it to the tree.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOfzlf-zQBgubRD3LzxhYSHfq43vFqCw-ln3LU0K19Qw4NQtHtmBEzBv6tpr3hkJO3VJCm8s1OQbBUL-1LF-5Sek0tchyjBXUdxzvpM2xJTWOb-N_YxHsyesn1EC6qjllBkOkHYQJ6DpUPUirxKE0dBxj3horWdv_U1XpGdwgCBMLOXfY6XOz66Yd8ig=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOfzlf-zQBgubRD3LzxhYSHfq43vFqCw-ln3LU0K19Qw4NQtHtmBEzBv6tpr3hkJO3VJCm8s1OQbBUL-1LF-5Sek0tchyjBXUdxzvpM2xJTWOb-N_YxHsyesn1EC6qjllBkOkHYQJ6DpUPUirxKE0dBxj3horWdv_U1XpGdwgCBMLOXfY6XOz66Yd8ig=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtHmjfowss4n7UHoY3bUvySZQXgmHGdKX7KUkP5CVWDvPP_I_ULlCcHK59midedlpR6Hi-vmrUHcl3o8KpTlMfnhcHtc5uSk56styYZ9tSl-CxUyqDezWKSO7tDJdrevJ1Yc3Dbq1y9nkk8gLnojnJ7p68WX86Z4VhD2p3YTMczkOSHdZO3AAQ2tWWBQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Topped with our version of a candy cane angel which was planned to be a star but just didn't work. The angel looks sad because it has already taken a fall due to our puppy taking off one of the ornaments he admired so much. :-)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYCUFinVF9_8MHAkQJ2tkE2jRgJg2TJLq6GtU0ySd4eWXF_L5G2a-Hr8MOXW6I-6me9PwfCiUhoFVRtHLhI_-a2DJfozD9zYT4BmmpoSOOE9iwpgPSZqv5j_yLB3A_QO4hrJ4hVLZHlJOS9Uh1VDz3OQBDKIWRii_O7RnrNHXRKSP2BcvJFpXzwOGrAg=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYCUFinVF9_8MHAkQJ2tkE2jRgJg2TJLq6GtU0ySd4eWXF_L5G2a-Hr8MOXW6I-6me9PwfCiUhoFVRtHLhI_-a2DJfozD9zYT4BmmpoSOOE9iwpgPSZqv5j_yLB3A_QO4hrJ4hVLZHlJOS9Uh1VDz3OQBDKIWRii_O7RnrNHXRKSP2BcvJFpXzwOGrAg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My gifts to friends at work, again started with my challenge of using Christmas papers up. I also recycled my vitamins bottles from the year, decorated them and filled them up with Minties. Telling everyone these were for all the "moments" (Mintie slogan - It's moments like these we need Minties) we have had throughout the year…..as it has been a year of new roles and policies etc.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf-UdTjJ0qJEpIYYrxO8gR4BgLPMds8YS88AMDrzSg5jSiI3v6x1YSFfwGAvXpE8T1YO-m3SOf-9VysDi11U0-cO4gjCOMmU7cqkjfD_MoJ8q_1ubeVtqUzrhP_ngXjJrUNUtUp19QMqwU5tDWPk_qQ8n2-mcDFV_Uz3zavPCBn1o9RsU8iTAjWm9ibg=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf-UdTjJ0qJEpIYYrxO8gR4BgLPMds8YS88AMDrzSg5jSiI3v6x1YSFfwGAvXpE8T1YO-m3SOf-9VysDi11U0-cO4gjCOMmU7cqkjfD_MoJ8q_1ubeVtqUzrhP_ngXjJrUNUtUp19QMqwU5tDWPk_qQ8n2-mcDFV_Uz3zavPCBn1o9RsU8iTAjWm9ibg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDUZM6wQIQwUJExqQEOoLqA9KesTQzW5PRF_KjjX_A6ZyxpCI4qRwHm1PT9HKO60LZ5gHX3E2oshehiML7CfCNiWvd9Y97rFNvBfsQlg2TsoVADIyjQP1dLngCiJj9X6j_GNKQnzcIkBsGfE8Uj-WM-iYlzziyOf6RMsVHkDe50m7yoX4HIBHA_C2mjA=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDUZM6wQIQwUJExqQEOoLqA9KesTQzW5PRF_KjjX_A6ZyxpCI4qRwHm1PT9HKO60LZ5gHX3E2oshehiML7CfCNiWvd9Y97rFNvBfsQlg2TsoVADIyjQP1dLngCiJj9X6j_GNKQnzcIkBsGfE8Uj-WM-iYlzziyOf6RMsVHkDe50m7yoX4HIBHA_C2mjA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKnXcZ4CWIENq0NfD7Y2OoAuMf428neMghnqTso_5T-gUAue9B_hAA3nEIU1hHTO5v_U_k6VMGGnuRJQ2uBcON1x-ac0L0IPoSGeH4WFM6vDNae9GNL2LQOpUBE07Qaiu1k4Zp6k2bVTyTZe0309O7mn9npWRpzMDG54YSFUvnhuskyYEHvhjIHxeAxA=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKnXcZ4CWIENq0NfD7Y2OoAuMf428neMghnqTso_5T-gUAue9B_hAA3nEIU1hHTO5v_U_k6VMGGnuRJQ2uBcON1x-ac0L0IPoSGeH4WFM6vDNae9GNL2LQOpUBE07Qaiu1k4Zp6k2bVTyTZe0309O7mn9npWRpzMDG54YSFUvnhuskyYEHvhjIHxeAxA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzBJfehdPKgj6Kj-ooXSzAgPmtvqJ871vF-UaFo6Z3PxXqlVhhjv0W9RJfwIPJ2rahhM0jRbBHw6LLWkTyW8jIPQAmJLxJJHF-PMUYvrRySG5RhoWM4fb3lXzzYQTw8CHFlmQo6dYTVpH4iBD6XwmCKJDjQbbdzqPuQgQYiUc_zT5jTN3olTn6h2TKJQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzBJfehdPKgj6Kj-ooXSzAgPmtvqJ871vF-UaFo6Z3PxXqlVhhjv0W9RJfwIPJ2rahhM0jRbBHw6LLWkTyW8jIPQAmJLxJJHF-PMUYvrRySG5RhoWM4fb3lXzzYQTw8CHFlmQo6dYTVpH4iBD6XwmCKJDjQbbdzqPuQgQYiUc_zT5jTN3olTn6h2TKJQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOmLZvdLHjXVNRUbpS28-CuPK8cVJNYQ5AdCHz5zMOaEZiPxhJOxVMsL3VJjxPP3t85dTAHErZf_FB9L8CFBL9nNpvB4KeEZW8cEL-cv2sgtamgd-kEIN8BL6LlDo9mwgV01dBHy1FrvLzDZNMTZvuLc-3AC6dX9gaFXxxyE4L460RwJvzW81kphueyw=s4544" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4544" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOmLZvdLHjXVNRUbpS28-CuPK8cVJNYQ5AdCHz5zMOaEZiPxhJOxVMsL3VJjxPP3t85dTAHErZf_FB9L8CFBL9nNpvB4KeEZW8cEL-cv2sgtamgd-kEIN8BL6LlDo9mwgV01dBHy1FrvLzDZNMTZvuLc-3AC6dX9gaFXxxyE4L460RwJvzW81kphueyw=s320" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A friend gave me two felt Santa kits that she received with a parcel she had ordered. I enjoyed cutting them out and stitching them together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFsLBwKjD9ifW17gojhhKwt4oKImmdbY3Z3EztsG3F-xtZCKqX625R6pDt7TIAmOFwDxXPMrLTsm_9zsCZNJbKDnP-5acYjQkCmCCNLwuiopO4Pv9NWHNOQ-OB1ox4-THU5fHPA3WnZujtDHJmJJVe20cOvqhHEmavIZrnX8cEdbv4FnAfu88R04DJ-g=s5024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5024" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFsLBwKjD9ifW17gojhhKwt4oKImmdbY3Z3EztsG3F-xtZCKqX625R6pDt7TIAmOFwDxXPMrLTsm_9zsCZNJbKDnP-5acYjQkCmCCNLwuiopO4Pv9NWHNOQ-OB1ox4-THU5fHPA3WnZujtDHJmJJVe20cOvqhHEmavIZrnX8cEdbv4FnAfu88R04DJ-g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More mini milk cartons were made, full of minties ready for the local museum Christmas party,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_D3dtkyraQdB0iUtWWc1EcyFmlFuKfjhqqwIBTcrkHnJYKHjLhNoDWmgXwO9OR4NJP51bpd8m5JId310EE9YhTamuULhMxeVrhx4RXd1H9zIEfJFIj3tSlwkewNKt_6sYRmmf2-3wnQt12PoHqNgrWDEPqrSWDlpxJ9PaTf4HZfXI0LwiF8rncQCSkA=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_D3dtkyraQdB0iUtWWc1EcyFmlFuKfjhqqwIBTcrkHnJYKHjLhNoDWmgXwO9OR4NJP51bpd8m5JId310EE9YhTamuULhMxeVrhx4RXd1H9zIEfJFIj3tSlwkewNKt_6sYRmmf2-3wnQt12PoHqNgrWDEPqrSWDlpxJ9PaTf4HZfXI0LwiF8rncQCSkA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">also these quick and easy little biscuit and chocolate holders.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-5xAHmbA_71GiAHnQdHRKc2aDJvhgYdYEIjdtNvKCz6A1AOmbPvrqDP9qYV-QHHFEPpZ3kMhvTgzgbhCmcJNU6-W7ekveuJp3z-A_4Arx_Xo1UZwEdcxHTix0spH917zMQZ-573HpHCa9s-dxwTa1LXUkSaoyyYwo37Nvba5DFxg5sIj0QTDRTZml5w=s4470" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4470" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-5xAHmbA_71GiAHnQdHRKc2aDJvhgYdYEIjdtNvKCz6A1AOmbPvrqDP9qYV-QHHFEPpZ3kMhvTgzgbhCmcJNU6-W7ekveuJp3z-A_4Arx_Xo1UZwEdcxHTix0spH917zMQZ-573HpHCa9s-dxwTa1LXUkSaoyyYwo37Nvba5DFxg5sIj0QTDRTZml5w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mum often receives crafting items from friends in her church group which they no longer need/use. Mum's arthritis in her hands has now stopped her from card making but not knitting and crocheting. So I receive these bundles to put to use. The last lot had these embossed card fronts with the the window already cut out. So I attached them all to card stock and added a background paper for the window. The cards above I put to use my new bauble dies.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD6HgpukvhyXik8zIJ5h1uIqBu_Fj4G9KIySKu6l7YM6sy9cbUD_Cf5iNuXau3IEDk8w3XOfAvsSaQazN3mCTeVkNOM3D0zpT7rULlHA7NS37Yj5U-7YWyvNr9M9nsxuePf1qnrjt-dFp17o6Mr-atiDvr1l5dJTv9sdAfHqz58GXzfj7YmfPIXoJ7pg=s4387" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4387" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD6HgpukvhyXik8zIJ5h1uIqBu_Fj4G9KIySKu6l7YM6sy9cbUD_Cf5iNuXau3IEDk8w3XOfAvsSaQazN3mCTeVkNOM3D0zpT7rULlHA7NS37Yj5U-7YWyvNr9M9nsxuePf1qnrjt-dFp17o6Mr-atiDvr1l5dJTv9sdAfHqz58GXzfj7YmfPIXoJ7pg=s320" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here I used some of my sticker baubles attaching them to christmas paper and cutting around them before hand cutting them out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLThQvzAvM9vbBgzW2KOmX5KXMpv5fC3pMfZAFn0-8sQ-iZM0NgXMqyiEbSPyUoWxcnfCuwDf3mXhMmOrUDhEqfmBeX8SA1T9cVIH3z9JHVYZRYjWM5Z-3am6Mm75yIEJ6cXmr3kF6Pis6pmWa008MTsBHL9QclHkfLxYEYNwcs33mr00pqnwJ7PuW8A=s4862" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="4862" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLThQvzAvM9vbBgzW2KOmX5KXMpv5fC3pMfZAFn0-8sQ-iZM0NgXMqyiEbSPyUoWxcnfCuwDf3mXhMmOrUDhEqfmBeX8SA1T9cVIH3z9JHVYZRYjWM5Z-3am6Mm75yIEJ6cXmr3kF6Pis6pmWa008MTsBHL9QclHkfLxYEYNwcs33mr00pqnwJ7PuW8A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, I just a poinsettia die I was gifted last year, still using up my papers and stickers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPOfKOngKhCQJC-cMEFb5y6fUojbZWXOc3m2L7S_FMheq-zEU3Z_tHJLlsmsK3fEfCdiZxFmlVgh3t6icMfKdC3AipUPlDuPcrpIJ0TP7U5GjOCFcOIgc6o_Tuh0CEb80xn7xy2b1Zit5Hxg62oL7haLofnKBMNUjM6YVK1BsdPb0VBCUcRb-lA4Catw=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPOfKOngKhCQJC-cMEFb5y6fUojbZWXOc3m2L7S_FMheq-zEU3Z_tHJLlsmsK3fEfCdiZxFmlVgh3t6icMfKdC3AipUPlDuPcrpIJ0TP7U5GjOCFcOIgc6o_Tuh0CEb80xn7xy2b1Zit5Hxg62oL7haLofnKBMNUjM6YVK1BsdPb0VBCUcRb-lA4Catw=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this little Christmas tree ornament from my papers, its about 25cm tall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuo9eun6vgiuSz-528Rb8aBq4RMBMFIesO7BtOPSFhzNwYDKEVmXc9qGoYEOQ21VOfcQGj2elBjPoUum2ElNofGoUsBN5aExq0xu-1McAj75gGFmBCtZ5OeT_ENuqQOKITiFQN2MoosCeym2u2KtkVRNqtrpGBmB_AXZ_FnEcDit2-8ur3R3oNPu1WQQ=s5333" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuo9eun6vgiuSz-528Rb8aBq4RMBMFIesO7BtOPSFhzNwYDKEVmXc9qGoYEOQ21VOfcQGj2elBjPoUum2ElNofGoUsBN5aExq0xu-1McAj75gGFmBCtZ5OeT_ENuqQOKITiFQN2MoosCeym2u2KtkVRNqtrpGBmB_AXZ_FnEcDit2-8ur3R3oNPu1WQQ=s320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm very please with myself as this is all the Christmas stash I have left, what fun I will have next year.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that is my Christmas creations done. I hope you enjoyed the photos and thanks for visiting again. Merry Christmas to you all and I hope your day is as you would like. </div><br />Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-86517322426689370182021-12-09T06:40:00.003+10:002021-12-09T06:40:45.759+10:00Origami Five Point Star for Christmas Tree<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8-cF7gWOvZm_Af5BY_c-hJ8u3BqWoV3MKZACHouKLFlOB5x5RGqhond0k1ax0daZBa-O4qZa25UZs9inHEZYX96goNwnyhyW190H96j-X7uOdpIylW2-zzE-y91kC_REMm-sCRnksR38YwTdNB_NPhnroYKXNj9VR0Eaka25i6zFFZxNMeVXJzaURjQ=s2592" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8-cF7gWOvZm_Af5BY_c-hJ8u3BqWoV3MKZACHouKLFlOB5x5RGqhond0k1ax0daZBa-O4qZa25UZs9inHEZYX96goNwnyhyW190H96j-X7uOdpIylW2-zzE-y91kC_REMm-sCRnksR38YwTdNB_NPhnroYKXNj9VR0Eaka25i6zFFZxNMeVXJzaURjQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I've decided this year to try an use up as much of my Christmas paper stash (which has been my plan the last couple of years). This way I can happily fill my folders again with some nice, new, fresh designs when Christmas comes around again next year. Some of my papers are 5 - 10 years old, been given by my Mum and another close friend - so not really my choice and from magazines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have also decided this year as it's just my husband and I at home with a weekly visit from our daughter who both aren't into Christmas decorating that I would just put up our tree and decorate it with paper ornaments I create. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with these origami five point stars - once you have done the first one they are very easy to create and fun. I used these instructions - <a href="https://christines-crafts.com/how-to-make-a-5-pointed-star-origami-tutorial/">https://christines-crafts.com/how-to-make-a-5-pointed-star-origami-tutorial/ </a> The star above is my first attempt, yes a couple of refolds in there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCaLNTLNnX_TxTUsaLxKI6kd9WUSTgu1MBbRDPk9MiExs6xbjn7dJJ60-rwlF4DoWPXU8oUKSTz3dcHBHnXDpdo_IyMvRRgPZTJXiOUHEHHWrw58v7kBSqtbolgcjSJlnQ3NJ3vfjd1nv9DzhicjeLgRDrm8dKkjM3YZ413mmRAl37KYleQ96xUpdI4Q=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCaLNTLNnX_TxTUsaLxKI6kd9WUSTgu1MBbRDPk9MiExs6xbjn7dJJ60-rwlF4DoWPXU8oUKSTz3dcHBHnXDpdo_IyMvRRgPZTJXiOUHEHHWrw58v7kBSqtbolgcjSJlnQ3NJ3vfjd1nv9DzhicjeLgRDrm8dKkjM3YZ413mmRAl37KYleQ96xUpdI4Q=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the stash of stars I created and of that only two made it to my tree. My cousin was hosting a Christmas dinner with friends and wanted 15 small gifts for a game. </div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRmAhav3PDMa1R7np73p_9lVMlojytfs0SYmgDYo5grGC0iDOiS03ZtSE0HSYjBqpPc3PkREGyIb0nULWDTgrJYNEfeMbQS5ETwpvviOmZ-Y5W0p-gLYsCXZs7FCf-2HfuRV7zlqO7CNjEshLxX3rLv18u3X0CxdDoAX5xhkghlKBa0gN8tL1DepkiwA=s5333" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRmAhav3PDMa1R7np73p_9lVMlojytfs0SYmgDYo5grGC0iDOiS03ZtSE0HSYjBqpPc3PkREGyIb0nULWDTgrJYNEfeMbQS5ETwpvviOmZ-Y5W0p-gLYsCXZs7FCf-2HfuRV7zlqO7CNjEshLxX3rLv18u3X0CxdDoAX5xhkghlKBa0gN8tL1DepkiwA=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added a sticker to the back of each as the paper was one sided and the white section not appealing to me. Finished with beads and star sequins to create an ornament for the tree. Hopefully, the recipients enjoyed receiving them as much as I enjoyed making them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, I am making a paper chain to go along with the lonely two stars I have on my tree. :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-39034146885147948982021-11-30T06:28:00.000+10:002021-11-30T06:28:11.659+10:00Nature has it's Christmas Decorations on - Poinciana's are flowering<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_daD2yc6SCY/YaU3H5Ie2bI/AAAAAAAA8HI/2RSvOJ6mNQAdyvRDp2L0Qh1iX8Rq2D_eACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_daD2yc6SCY/YaU3H5Ie2bI/AAAAAAAA8HI/2RSvOJ6mNQAdyvRDp2L0Qh1iX8Rq2D_eACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5146.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a person who puts their tree up on the 1st of December for Christmas but I do love when nature starts Christmas early. These are all the Poinciana trees I saw on my Saturday morning walk - aren't they stunning.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekLY8_yZ2pg/YaU3HzuK0mI/AAAAAAAA8HI/BHMA8o5HPPot8tKNkH_csnlRXeocVd6nwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekLY8_yZ2pg/YaU3HzuK0mI/AAAAAAAA8HI/BHMA8o5HPPot8tKNkH_csnlRXeocVd6nwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5147.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5o5h_P0QIY/YaU3Hwtfg9I/AAAAAAAA8HI/bsJA7P9dGHUC8kSNA2zaZ_cYwDldqSohwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5o5h_P0QIY/YaU3Hwtfg9I/AAAAAAAA8HI/bsJA7P9dGHUC8kSNA2zaZ_cYwDldqSohwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5148.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eRPFDIPu28w/YaU3H4tMzqI/AAAAAAAA8HI/AklXJhxJ1ocQkeQ3srGc1GnmSUInb6XnwCPcBGAsYHg/s4042/DSC_5149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="4042" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eRPFDIPu28w/YaU3H4tMzqI/AAAAAAAA8HI/AklXJhxJ1ocQkeQ3srGc1GnmSUInb6XnwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzaVbnhfIK8/YaU3H3BMavI/AAAAAAAA8HI/yNAdSOIQtD4WvQHxyHCILb0ltABZs0-IQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzaVbnhfIK8/YaU3H3BMavI/AAAAAAAA8HI/yNAdSOIQtD4WvQHxyHCILb0ltABZs0-IQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5151.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXF8yJ99LC8/YaU3H9By6fI/AAAAAAAA8HI/w_kJj5NRgQYfbL8QxPAm_0nErk11L0Z6gCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="5333" height="146" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXF8yJ99LC8/YaU3H9By6fI/AAAAAAAA8HI/w_kJj5NRgQYfbL8QxPAm_0nErk11L0Z6gCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5152.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F-ExGD5HdAw/YaU3H7hViFI/AAAAAAAA8HI/3XmPD3LDVvMJW8QEH648UBfo9YRLqEGIgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="5333" height="135" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F-ExGD5HdAw/YaU3H7hViFI/AAAAAAAA8HI/3XmPD3LDVvMJW8QEH648UBfo9YRLqEGIgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5155.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-65617748253272718002021-11-28T17:56:00.002+10:002021-11-28T17:56:34.802+10:0012yo Nephew Birthday Card<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKWzcYjo0FI/YaMqouv0p7I/AAAAAAAA8GU/OKlg5YTRI_AcRXHFSqbbZVvpKU_XqfzTQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="384" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKWzcYjo0FI/YaMqouv0p7I/AAAAAAAA8GU/OKlg5YTRI_AcRXHFSqbbZVvpKU_XqfzTQCPcBGAsYHg/w216-h384/DSC_5166.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I made this for my nephew who turned 12 last week. As I'm not quite sure what he is into these days, I thought I'd stick with a bright, cheery and fun theme. I layered up some word die cuts, coloured the top ones with my silver pen.</div><br /> </div><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-19730407151795112162021-11-22T07:05:00.001+10:002021-11-22T07:05:06.291+10:00An out of the blue post - Craftmad November Swap Cards<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mJ4uZTKLLs/YZqyd3VykfI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/d57FBMOhN7wtZaV3JCOj8SSzs7LyQQnIQCPcBGAsYHg/s2592/20211113_155909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mJ4uZTKLLs/YZqyd3VykfI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/d57FBMOhN7wtZaV3JCOj8SSzs7LyQQnIQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20211113_155909.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITc2hIYoBL8/YZqyd6vvIvI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/7o7nK-V84g4dNcVajyfFVuEcziwpzn5DACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITc2hIYoBL8/YZqyd6vvIvI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/7o7nK-V84g4dNcVajyfFVuEcziwpzn5DACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5124.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Our Craftmad Swap for November (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862456534025182) was 1 x Recycle card and 1 x card using another card as inspiration. I used all the items above to create my card below, this was my second attempt of the recycle card as I wasn't really happy with my first try. The orange background squares used the granola box topped with an egg shell mosiac - such fun. A technique I will do again. The flowers and letters from a magazine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--oxx34kSra4/YZqyd390LBI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/Rlmgh-uqr3gVNWzUnIEOtreJi8A6E4B4QCPcBGAsYHg/s2592/20211114_165903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--oxx34kSra4/YZqyd390LBI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/Rlmgh-uqr3gVNWzUnIEOtreJi8A6E4B4QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20211114_165903.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7wYEviEKYE/YZqyd6z7KKI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/Jty2W36U26ANIX_AVCIhS2ZHR64eB7ClwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7wYEviEKYE/YZqyd6z7KKI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/Jty2W36U26ANIX_AVCIhS2ZHR64eB7ClwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5123.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first attempt used all of this - calendar, dictionary page, ribbon from gifts received and washi tape.</div></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zz6ymOeLzZQ/YZqydwn5JTI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/r-jWKpomEzMEED070lR8ioNzth9fswKKQCPcBGAsYHg/s1778/20211114_170028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1778" data-original-width="1256" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zz6ymOeLzZQ/YZqydwn5JTI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/r-jWKpomEzMEED070lR8ioNzth9fswKKQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20211114_170028.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love looking at styles like this and admire them but I just can't seem to get it. I'll stick to looking and admiring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFbbhKLt5AQ/YZq0EF6MKaI/AAAAAAAA8B4/YvtyQmqZc7Q_hd2W4vak_WkePaA6YrdhgCPcBGAsYHg/s2269/Screenshot_20211117-061652%257E2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2269" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFbbhKLt5AQ/YZq0EF6MKaI/AAAAAAAA8B4/YvtyQmqZc7Q_hd2W4vak_WkePaA6YrdhgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/Screenshot_20211117-061652%257E2.png" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our inspiration photo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-05TgXtMe7ac/YZqydzrh1nI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/d0J77qTn-AQEYj7C4zpPznB5bjnqEdywACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_5126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-05TgXtMe7ac/YZqydzrh1nI/AAAAAAAA8Bs/d0J77qTn-AQEYj7C4zpPznB5bjnqEdywACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_5126.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My card. The flowers are embossed onto a pearl sheen card which doesn't show in the photo. I hand cut around the flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting and I will try really hard to not leave my next post too long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-49885964695667596782021-05-23T07:26:00.006+10:002021-05-23T07:26:55.298+10:00Artwork, Sewing and Cardmaking<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ckyCfVxjpyg/YKlz1EfUToI/AAAAAAAA4GE/097u9KNxidUxczfPz4LYu86ZDvZDosbCwCPcBGAsYHg/s4542/DSC_4367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2430" data-original-width="4542" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ckyCfVxjpyg/YKlz1EfUToI/AAAAAAAA4GE/097u9KNxidUxczfPz4LYu86ZDvZDosbCwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4367.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I like these weeks in review posts I have been doing. It's fun going back through my photos to see what caught my eye during the week. Not many photos to share but did have some achievements, like our burn pile which was from the cyclone in March finally was reduced by two thirds. What remained was still too wet or turning to mulch. We are still getting rain, not much but enough to keep everything lovely and green and wet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now the artwork above I just love, it was hanging at the local cafe for sale and what's even better is, I discovered it was my Mum's cousin who had painted this piece. :-D I have watched her work evolve as I have grown up, her first artworks were cane fields and poinciana trees. I love all the detail in this piece so had to share. You can find out more about <a href="https://www.cairnsartsociety.com/lorraine-amadio">Lorraine and her work here.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VqF1NZ1zn-s/YKlz1JhBn1I/AAAAAAAA4GE/7KjAssr4vb0v5TWeeVPWWO8jQYZif4BRgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VqF1NZ1zn-s/YKlz1JhBn1I/AAAAAAAA4GE/7KjAssr4vb0v5TWeeVPWWO8jQYZif4BRgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4366.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is huge, I replaced the zip in my daughters favourite skorts, only took 8 months. I do not like zip sewing but am pretty happy with the results. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GS3mcCDYmaM/YKlz1KVZgqI/AAAAAAAA4GE/2ibywdONDvot5VXEsj1svILSAZASQ8vwQCPcBGAsYHg/s3015/DSC_4250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3015" data-original-width="2915" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GS3mcCDYmaM/YKlz1KVZgqI/AAAAAAAA4GE/2ibywdONDvot5VXEsj1svILSAZASQ8vwQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4250.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another card I have made from my <a href="https://www.uniquelycreative.com.au/collections/card-making-kits/products/dreamer-card-making-kit">Dreamer Card Kit from Uniquely Creative.</a> The papers are so pretty and I love the layout. More hand cutting of the images from patterned paper to create the embellishments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks again for visiting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-90591458963635175922021-05-17T06:51:00.005+10:002021-05-17T07:04:15.475+10:00My week and another card<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YbsDyFqiGJg/YKGAak1kEfI/AAAAAAAA4CE/aSaY5BvdtGI5FAwrgd6VwNFXREQuRvIcgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4357.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YbsDyFqiGJg/YKGAak1kEfI/AAAAAAAA4CE/aSaY5BvdtGI5FAwrgd6VwNFXREQuRvIcgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4357.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the view that greeted me Saturday morning as I was driving my puppy and I into walk along the Esplanade. This just has to mean a great day is coming…..and it wasn't bad at all. :-)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ICNpsKjooY/YKGAassJHHI/AAAAAAAA4CE/HJg_Ils65J0OvyuJZY5fDq-E-rHxI8eagCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4363.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ICNpsKjooY/YKGAassJHHI/AAAAAAAA4CE/HJg_Ils65J0OvyuJZY5fDq-E-rHxI8eagCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4363.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Part of my Saturday was an impromptu drive through the <a href="https://www.athertontablelands.com.au">Atherton Tablelands</a>. My daughter asked if I would accompany her for some indoor rock climbing - they were shut. So went off to check out an op shop - shut. She saw a subsidiary store that her boss owns and thought we'll check that out - shut. I thought we might go visit my friend who had moved up here and had a baby - not home. But my friend had these amazing hibiscus in her front yard plus I got some great Mother Daughter time. :-)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D64gB3hKDhA/YKGAashi39I/AAAAAAAA4CE/ymV8Y4uH0OUCPZK1k0XLsAuYnfKEWG_zACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D64gB3hKDhA/YKGAashi39I/AAAAAAAA4CE/ymV8Y4uH0OUCPZK1k0XLsAuYnfKEWG_zACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4352.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw these photos and love the story with them. My husband took me to a coffee/breakfast meeting with his car club for Mother's Day. About ten of around the table above until someone said so you want to see under the bonnet - then it's just me. :-)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1N5jLZyo3Y/YKGAagFD66I/AAAAAAAA4CE/dw0TmgxlFs4zZwWqeOAjTPqGymBLrZ2wgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4351.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1N5jLZyo3Y/YKGAagFD66I/AAAAAAAA4CE/dw0TmgxlFs4zZwWqeOAjTPqGymBLrZ2wgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4351.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there is - under the bonnet - guessing I just can't compete. :-D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-56AofU0qd24/YKGAak2CmmI/AAAAAAAA4CE/QbU5z_qhmYYUKWcV6IJJ0mDSBGNe1zCUwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSCPDC_0001_BURST20210509100129239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-56AofU0qd24/YKGAak2CmmI/AAAAAAAA4CE/QbU5z_qhmYYUKWcV6IJJ0mDSBGNe1zCUwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSCPDC_0001_BURST20210509100129239.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The car is a newly painted Mustang which has apparently taken ten years to get to this stage. I must say I love the colour. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cze3i3rLFro/YKGAahZXiiI/AAAAAAAA4CE/mTesxsED9Vg3voBS5tQmxtZV6NufzvU1QCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4353.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cze3i3rLFro/YKGAahZXiiI/AAAAAAAA4CE/mTesxsED9Vg3voBS5tQmxtZV6NufzvU1QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4353.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the cars that came out for their Sunday drive.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwz2VD63Lu8/YKGAat-GNMI/AAAAAAAA4CE/aq7NTZlkU5cdyoSiebISvdOve5nl0NYWwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4327.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwz2VD63Lu8/YKGAat-GNMI/AAAAAAAA4CE/aq7NTZlkU5cdyoSiebISvdOve5nl0NYWwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4327.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Friday arvo was my regular walk on the <a href="https://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/behana-gorge-a-cairns-attraction.425.html">Behana track</a>, the water was still flowing pretty well from all the rain we have had recently. Its just a view you enjoy seeing every time you visit.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnBaPSjS0FY/YKGAasUqRnI/AAAAAAAA4CE/hgG2_uw-3DQomy0KBP3d19Yx67OPUUFhACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4329.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnBaPSjS0FY/YKGAasUqRnI/AAAAAAAA4CE/hgG2_uw-3DQomy0KBP3d19Yx67OPUUFhACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4329.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking down stream.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OrPzvw8k6Ys/YKGAasBVUzI/AAAAAAAA4CE/inxLo-QegHArecoORkZ5uCqoc09FuS2AACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OrPzvw8k6Ys/YKGAasBVUzI/AAAAAAAA4CE/inxLo-QegHArecoORkZ5uCqoc09FuS2AACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4332.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Half way along - the prettiest spot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ZXGvgeUms/YKGINgw2mSI/AAAAAAAA4CY/OsP5bJMb-5kKGFCWI7CM85_0B4fAlzRRwCPcBGAsYHg/s2786/DSC_4252.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2767" data-original-width="2786" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ZXGvgeUms/YKGINgw2mSI/AAAAAAAA4CY/OsP5bJMb-5kKGFCWI7CM85_0B4fAlzRRwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly a card for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862456534025182">Craftmad May card swap</a> - Polka Dots. I found a paper pad pack that had all of these fabulous papers and decided to create a couple of tags to be able to include them all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for popping on by. Hope it's a great week for you.</div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-50520243447501326472021-05-12T18:23:00.002+10:002021-05-13T06:34:50.761+10:00Some card making at long last :-)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qLdq7zOnu18/YJw7nLtevYI/AAAAAAAA39U/IYzna4-SBqsW_LNrue_97ccAjkKFJDJVQCPcBGAsYHg/s3580/DSC_4298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3580" data-original-width="2979" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qLdq7zOnu18/YJw7nLtevYI/AAAAAAAA39U/IYzna4-SBqsW_LNrue_97ccAjkKFJDJVQCPcBGAsYHg/w333-h400/DSC_4298.JPG" width="333" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I am really feeling like my life is settling into a new routine which finally includes crafting again. I did let my job take over but fingers crossed I am back on track. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some cards I have made and loved putting together. This one was for my Mum, the starting point was green which is her favourite colour. I found this vellum with tiny flowers which sat nicely on the checkered paper background paper. I don't think I have used this label die-cut before and really like the look. Added some paper punched flowers, the vellum flowers I ran through the swiss dots embossing folder. Added the bow and bling. The Mothers Day sticker was black but I coloured it with a permanent silver pen.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mW-fcI5C7o0/YJw7wHj7weI/AAAAAAAA39Y/fqjnk2tv93skfsLj_RQFHCM22tOLB3zLgCPcBGAsYHg/s3680/DSC_4280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3680" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mW-fcI5C7o0/YJw7wHj7weI/AAAAAAAA39Y/fqjnk2tv93skfsLj_RQFHCM22tOLB3zLgCPcBGAsYHg/w326-h400/DSC_4280.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card I made for my Mother in Law and is part of the <a href="https://www.uniquelycreative.com.au/collections/card-making-kits/products/dreamer-card-making-kit">Uniquely Creative Dreamer Card kit</a> I bought to help with motivation and inspiration in my card making. The kit has certainly done the trick as well as the beautiful papers I came to realise that patterned papers don't have to be only used as background papers. If they have a busy design, a piece of the pattern can be cut out and used as an embellishment which is what I have done with the flowers above. I am now looking at my papers in a different light.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--qMiYKuQ0aI/YJuMhgr9kqI/AAAAAAAA38Y/Cj-nSIRK7SsJQHTDpnv2sM_QUvlEyJB5QCPcBGAsYHg/s2790/DSC_4247.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2758" data-original-width="2790" height="395" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--qMiYKuQ0aI/YJuMhgr9kqI/AAAAAAAA38Y/Cj-nSIRK7SsJQHTDpnv2sM_QUvlEyJB5QCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h395/DSC_4247.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card I made for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862456534025182">Craftmad Monthly Swap</a> - theme was Black and White. I put my new found inspiration of using patterned paper as an embellishment and hand cut these beautiful roses out and attached to the striped patterned paper, finished with some pearls etc.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACA-D73cN18/YJuMhgmjxrI/AAAAAAAA38Y/e0vd6Gnm34kmEIYUlgpH6Z-o4bRVQ27VwCPcBGAsYHg/s4592/DSC_4138.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4592" height="261" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACA-D73cN18/YJuMhgmjxrI/AAAAAAAA38Y/e0vd6Gnm34kmEIYUlgpH6Z-o4bRVQ27VwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h261/DSC_4138.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second part to the swap was two tags. The first tag, I decided to put to use a stamp (one of many) that a friend had given to me. The light house which I have coloured with with water colour pencils. The sentiment stamp was also another gift from the same friend. I'm not the greatest stamper and the words were a bit hit and miss so I added the light beams from the lighthouse to cover the flaws. I hand drew the rope border and layered up the tag, finished with a variety of ribbons. The second page started with the flower which I simply added to a layered tag and added some bling and threads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you have enjoyed my cards. Thanks for popping on by.</div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-12707525574339744022021-04-28T06:26:00.001+10:002021-04-28T06:31:52.477+10:00Crumb/Scrap/Crazy Quilt <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGXi05g4hwY/YIhratGgPkI/AAAAAAAA3pw/9xyVoClrw3wpzQYnCLx0oRPag-HeKsSjQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_3972.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGXi05g4hwY/YIhratGgPkI/AAAAAAAA3pw/9xyVoClrw3wpzQYnCLx0oRPag-HeKsSjQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3972.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In January, I decided I needed another quilt for our lounge and I needed to use my scraps of fabric that were really too small for anything but either too pretty to toss or had memories attached to them e.g. I had made something for one of the kids, or they were part of the quilt block swaps I used to do, or Mum gave me the fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K93toUJzLoI/YIhu19T3KfI/AAAAAAAA3p4/RY90qKUKqS8WZzKgk2D9cTS2pmc52zXrgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K93toUJzLoI/YIhu19T3KfI/AAAAAAAA3p4/RY90qKUKqS8WZzKgk2D9cTS2pmc52zXrgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I decided on a crumb/scrap/crazy quilt (whichever term you like). I gathered all the pieces together and randomly started sewing fabrics together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vO6Xdzx-eg/YIhu_yRPHII/AAAAAAAA3p8/9_gf9J-Py1Y9zZ4uQQYnMuatfDTXW8ZQwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vO6Xdzx-eg/YIhu_yRPHII/AAAAAAAA3p8/9_gf9J-Py1Y9zZ4uQQYnMuatfDTXW8ZQwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After sewing each section I ironed the seams flat then made sure there was a straight edge I could sew to another straight edge then it was back to the sewing stage. I think I went through this cycle about five times so that the fabrics were really mixed up in the 7" blocks I created.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-objJYLw3Tww/YIhvIPzrH2I/AAAAAAAA3qA/WPLeY5RLJGgyU_pICDt6tQP9S6nNu47dgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4166.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-objJYLw3Tww/YIhvIPzrH2I/AAAAAAAA3qA/WPLeY5RLJGgyU_pICDt6tQP9S6nNu47dgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4166.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided on a black border to seperate the blocks and allow the eye to see each of the blocks lovely patterns that had been created.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOmQqSI1dTw/YIhw8-KlAuI/AAAAAAAA3qI/aq-P6Fx62AAC0GqADIar4bnxaKsFgchpgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4271.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="2935" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOmQqSI1dTw/YIhw8-KlAuI/AAAAAAAA3qI/aq-P6Fx62AAC0GqADIar4bnxaKsFgchpgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4271.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love how tiny some of the pieces of fabrics became and the shapes that were created by cutting the straight edge and randomly picking another straight edge to be sewn together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BdsgQa4cVNI/YIhw8_igMnI/AAAAAAAA3qI/GJn7rK580aQew5l1YciEntsV3PWVknZ7ACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4270.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BdsgQa4cVNI/YIhw8_igMnI/AAAAAAAA3qI/GJn7rK580aQew5l1YciEntsV3PWVknZ7ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4270.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then came the quilting itself - not my favourite stage but I am happy with the results and how smoothly it went together. One of my best investments has been a quilting foot as that has stopped so much puckering. The other thing I have learnt is to tape the backing fabric to the floor the layer then batting on top, next the top panel. I then grab all the safety pins I have (one year I may purchase proper quilters pins) and start putting them in place ensuring they pin right through to the back panel to hold all sections in place.</div><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_aHr0n5kr8/YIhrasI2xII/AAAAAAAA3pw/7WEfZmx94WEi12DwfKXSqraSRnvrG94nACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4254.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_aHr0n5kr8/YIhrasI2xII/AAAAAAAA3pw/7WEfZmx94WEi12DwfKXSqraSRnvrG94nACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4254.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the end result which I am really happy with - it's a bit in your face but I love that I could use pieces of fabric that were really too small for anything. I decided to bind the quilt in a binding that I created from remaining fabric scraps and I think this is my favourite part of the quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhPPCyD4T8U/YIhrahU6GZI/AAAAAAAA3pw/4HM3Dm_C2-gc3uiFpd23o19PfhS0QL6vACPcBGAsYHg/s3793/DSC_4266.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3793" data-original-width="2704" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhPPCyD4T8U/YIhrahU6GZI/AAAAAAAA3pw/4HM3Dm_C2-gc3uiFpd23o19PfhS0QL6vACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4266.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always use a pattern background fabric to hide any puckering and not so straight lines. I saw this fabric and it reminded me of a circus which I think was appropriate for the front panel colour craziness.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Yer5yUvehE/YIhrakvjmXI/AAAAAAAA3pw/0nQ8YsoUiOYbTOH0pKrP4qPmBvwnCYN_ACPcBGAsYHg/s3635/original_f4281fdc-0378-40a4-8f02-40d3affb352f_DSC_4276.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3635" data-original-width="2513" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Yer5yUvehE/YIhrakvjmXI/AAAAAAAA3pw/0nQ8YsoUiOYbTOH0pKrP4qPmBvwnCYN_ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/original_f4281fdc-0378-40a4-8f02-40d3affb352f_DSC_4276.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back panel with the scrap binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best bit is - this quilt only took me four months to create as opposed to the two years I think the last quilt took to be finished.</div><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlZwZaHh6hU/YIhrarz__sI/AAAAAAAA3pw/UqW3CP2KVFs4ynPeV6lr_1QM4whclBR6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4058/DSC_4277.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4058" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlZwZaHh6hU/YIhrarz__sI/AAAAAAAA3pw/UqW3CP2KVFs4ynPeV6lr_1QM4whclBR6QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4277.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for passing on by.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-16431156497421851652021-04-19T07:02:00.003+10:002021-04-21T07:28:12.827+10:00Babinda Kayaking edited to show flooding<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQjPQgULIFQ/YHybmXJ9bAI/AAAAAAAA3dM/NlA-vxeOIJo3KJktfNDGh2E6xhKd2ZNQQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQjPQgULIFQ/YHybmXJ9bAI/AAAAAAAA3dM/NlA-vxeOIJo3KJktfNDGh2E6xhKd2ZNQQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well its back to work for me today, I'm happy that it is raining today and looks like it will be all week rather than on my holidays. I have gotten this far on a jigsaw of Bondi Beach in Sydney, really not sure if I will finish the sky and the water - we'll see. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKxZOktJBFc/YHybmbFnuyI/AAAAAAAA3dM/XPNEcW-Lr5YimUD14XNx7lZh9rX__V9hgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4191.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKxZOktJBFc/YHybmbFnuyI/AAAAAAAA3dM/XPNEcW-Lr5YimUD14XNx7lZh9rX__V9hgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4191.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Friday, I ticked <a href="https://babindakayaking.com.au">Babinda Kayaking</a> off my bucket list. Had a fantastic time and will definitely be doing this again, hopefully with Sully sitting on the front. $50 for the kayak hire, life jacket, kayaks ready for us to row away, then a pick up at the other end to bring us back to the car. Oh, and can't forget the bonus iceblock we received. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1iCaSnlHGSM/YHybmSk4mtI/AAAAAAAA3dM/Q4by1F1JCg0627zIpW7IIJ95M37gBKRHwCPcBGAsYHg/s4160/DSC_4207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1iCaSnlHGSM/YHybmSk4mtI/AAAAAAAA3dM/Q4by1F1JCg0627zIpW7IIJ95M37gBKRHwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4207.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was all covered up and lots of sunscreen as there is not much tree coverage along the way but not too hot as you can take a dip anytime you felt like it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y80SS8LRdw/YHybmYk39CI/AAAAAAAA3dM/6xyEreFV0NkwyypjX6XEASjiyU1M4ygdwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4210.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y80SS8LRdw/YHybmYk39CI/AAAAAAAA3dM/6xyEreFV0NkwyypjX6XEASjiyU1M4ygdwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4210.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m8THVC5VEp4/YHybmYAjbeI/AAAAAAAA3dM/p3_H8e7Chicefn5Q8uJy5O4Y78N9UjIHACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4219.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m8THVC5VEp4/YHybmYAjbeI/AAAAAAAA3dM/p3_H8e7Chicefn5Q8uJy5O4Y78N9UjIHACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So peaceful and quiet, the kayaking is done at your own pace. There were another two groups (1 x 4 and 1 x 8) floating down when we did, we would pass each other every now and again as one of the groups would pull off to a sandy bank to eat or swim or just take in the surroundings.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ko9kdUmnh00/YHybmUs68cI/AAAAAAAA3dM/ORt1uvwlIwkXlEBlFSPWwZu1jkpCs_VrQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSCPDC_0002_BURST20210416111935204.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ko9kdUmnh00/YHybmUs68cI/AAAAAAAA3dM/ORt1uvwlIwkXlEBlFSPWwZu1jkpCs_VrQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSCPDC_0002_BURST20210416111935204.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is how clear the water is - taken from in the kayak.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hiK8CvcKvWA/YHybmUovmcI/AAAAAAAA3dM/drYu02s_gikx98Ggjy6H7HziCTYQPMa3ACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4213.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hiK8CvcKvWA/YHybmUovmcI/AAAAAAAA3dM/drYu02s_gikx98Ggjy6H7HziCTYQPMa3ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4213.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82WdsZGUXNo/YHybmZXDOkI/AAAAAAAA3dM/KqB0w3-k7_IsYiCQQXLhJPWsO0o_arj8wCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4221.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82WdsZGUXNo/YHybmZXDOkI/AAAAAAAA3dM/KqB0w3-k7_IsYiCQQXLhJPWsO0o_arj8wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4221.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The end</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting - I am hoping to keep this new routine of occasional blog posts and occasional blog visits happening as I have loved reconnecting with everyone. So fingers crossed - life does not speed up again and get in the way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the same creek 3 days later, so we timed it very well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahQhc4ejs7w/YH9HYKWac8I/AAAAAAAA3gw/IBN7NbgG-DgeG-XFPacZNy2FuGJY5DE8ACPcBGAsYHg/s1024/Screenshot_20210419-191157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahQhc4ejs7w/YH9HYKWac8I/AAAAAAAA3gw/IBN7NbgG-DgeG-XFPacZNy2FuGJY5DE8ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/Screenshot_20210419-191157.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-31954769523730916862021-04-10T07:40:00.002+10:002021-04-10T07:40:17.917+10:00Holidays full of gardening and sewing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZf23LU-LJU/YHDC7vWTp7I/AAAAAAAA3NA/LD5LUzizuJsLzvkk6pgppWXTma762Ib-wCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZf23LU-LJU/YHDC7vWTp7I/AAAAAAAA3NA/LD5LUzizuJsLzvkk6pgppWXTma762Ib-wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4124.JPG" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Whj69YSPn94/YHDC7mfak9I/AAAAAAAA3NA/eIF_NCnKkeQiQW16wos1nGEu0bc-n_t5wCPcBGAsYHg/s4341/DSC_4125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4341" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Whj69YSPn94/YHDC7mfak9I/AAAAAAAA3NA/eIF_NCnKkeQiQW16wos1nGEu0bc-n_t5wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4125.JPG" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3YKGT696uk/YHDC7vfMk0I/AAAAAAAA3NA/gI1StnZmU5AoWYKGy5hwj2vzfEJaYgYVACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3YKGT696uk/YHDC7vfMk0I/AAAAAAAA3NA/gI1StnZmU5AoWYKGy5hwj2vzfEJaYgYVACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4129.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I'm happily on two weeks holidays enjoying the sunshine in our garden and trying to tame the jungle it is. My succulents were first off the list which I weeded and added a couple little pots to the garden on the far right. I still want to add a couple of small mounds so the garden is not flat, hopefully give it a little character as it was a veggie garden before succulents came along.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rz3LPxL224/YHDC7ipNLnI/AAAAAAAA3NA/ccNz6_24dwg9ybBTXnrS4sAfyw_uFN1SwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rz3LPxL224/YHDC7ipNLnI/AAAAAAAA3NA/ccNz6_24dwg9ybBTXnrS4sAfyw_uFN1SwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4131.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got rid of all the dead branches out the passionfruit vine and now waiting for these yummy fruit to ripen and fingers crossed the visiting cockatoos don't find them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsXWSNGnIjM/YHDC7lP0pVI/AAAAAAAA3NA/c-at-mEkzowVkS_S2vFI_lNVv70m8Mj4wCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsXWSNGnIjM/YHDC7lP0pVI/AAAAAAAA3NA/c-at-mEkzowVkS_S2vFI_lNVv70m8Mj4wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4133.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fy-XIyXBENU/YHDC7is_wOI/AAAAAAAA3NA/l2QzrmTb1fweRGemKnJWFOvseuRRATuYwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fy-XIyXBENU/YHDC7is_wOI/AAAAAAAA3NA/l2QzrmTb1fweRGemKnJWFOvseuRRATuYwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4134.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next was the bromeliad garden which had these lovely flowers happening.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dsEHXGavkaI/YHDEpMrjI8I/AAAAAAAA3NI/Or0I9BLQP7oH1159nxPGm7EoG6i4U25kACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dsEHXGavkaI/YHDEpMrjI8I/AAAAAAAA3NI/Or0I9BLQP7oH1159nxPGm7EoG6i4U25kACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4141.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This time of year my Rose of Sharon (type of Hibiscus) never fails to delight me. I love the fact it's starts the day as a lovely crisp white flower…….</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t5Z8xGrgbWI/YHDC7jAaEuI/AAAAAAAA3NA/RmSCg08ZqN4F0AlQklfrZX90q3IpdTJAQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t5Z8xGrgbWI/YHDC7jAaEuI/AAAAAAAA3NA/RmSCg08ZqN4F0AlQklfrZX90q3IpdTJAQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4142.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and finishes the day with this lovely vibrant pink.</div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmVITAgHXck/YHDC7hIR15I/AAAAAAAA3NA/yaCkZnOpSHA43cVlKlJGxp5QrZrk-ySWwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmVITAgHXck/YHDC7hIR15I/AAAAAAAA3NA/yaCkZnOpSHA43cVlKlJGxp5QrZrk-ySWwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our Easter was very full of chocolate as I was lucky enough to win this hamper at work…..gave a lot of it away otherwise my husband and I would have been rolling everywhere. :-D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEpWubtSTEw/YHDC7tdpqKI/AAAAAAAA3NA/EzhQsLjYdP86ZnsvVmRtsFRd0cgfD3i5QCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEpWubtSTEw/YHDC7tdpqKI/AAAAAAAA3NA/EzhQsLjYdP86ZnsvVmRtsFRd0cgfD3i5QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4161.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brisbane went into lockdown just before Easter and this time round all of Queensland had to wear masks inside. This is our first time throughout the whole of COVID that we have had to do this. So we are very lucky living in the tropical north. So I decided to try out a few Pinterest mask patterns trying to find the best for masks that were anti fog. I found this pattern which was quick to cut out and sew and seems very effective. https://diyjoy.com/how-to-make-a-no-fog-face-mask/ Love to hear if you have a favourite mask pattern.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bm9SrEY4Cx4/YHDC7tcu3LI/AAAAAAAA3NA/uJD4XW4ZiIwcxKgjLCTXYcKdMj6I_TgCwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bm9SrEY4Cx4/YHDC7tcu3LI/AAAAAAAA3NA/uJD4XW4ZiIwcxKgjLCTXYcKdMj6I_TgCwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4162.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyp_rkEnWfs/YHDC7rb1vLI/AAAAAAAA3NA/78WTkGWAjCohw4zhUIjrSueu8Lu40l2ngCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyp_rkEnWfs/YHDC7rb1vLI/AAAAAAAA3NA/78WTkGWAjCohw4zhUIjrSueu8Lu40l2ngCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4158.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still looking for ideas to keep Sully busy, he is healing well although has a little fluid on his knee. I discovered <a href="https://www.vetalogica.com.au/products/vitarapid-tranquil-daily-dog-treats">VitaRapid Tranquil Daily Treats</a> and these have really helped calm Sully of an afternoon when he is really, really bored with his current cage constraint. I like that they have natural ingredients. We have quick sessions of training - sit, stay, come and down - hoping to tire his brain and perhaps his body a little. Decided to make a snuffle box so he can dig through to find his food. Sully does have a good time with this and keeps him busy for 20 mins or so. This is a - keep an eye on Sully activity, with his past history of swallowing strips of fabric. I went in search of items for strong chewers as Sully has chewed through most of his toys. I discovered <a href="https://aussieantlers.com.au">Aussie Antlers </a>and now have a goat horn and antler which seem to be working well and lasting longer than a day and keeping him busy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NdBbWcbXUfs/YHDC7kugDqI/AAAAAAAA3NA/uZUYP25ZFKUzvBQUMAxzVcI-tv4OKYkQgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NdBbWcbXUfs/YHDC7kugDqI/AAAAAAAA3NA/uZUYP25ZFKUzvBQUMAxzVcI-tv4OKYkQgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4157.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d9bwnAxCvB8/YHDC7nHXsJI/AAAAAAAA3NA/XgUSDFFByzsDCtVJ8merNBVh99pFnCGxgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d9bwnAxCvB8/YHDC7nHXsJI/AAAAAAAA3NA/XgUSDFFByzsDCtVJ8merNBVh99pFnCGxgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4164.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qNVaQqAeETc/YHDC7twP-yI/AAAAAAAA3NA/l5_eFWgVE2wF33ptmE2C4JUwQLwJwhf_QCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qNVaQqAeETc/YHDC7twP-yI/AAAAAAAA3NA/l5_eFWgVE2wF33ptmE2C4JUwQLwJwhf_QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4166.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a morning of gardening I have been getting back into my crumb quilt. I'm loving seeing the random combinations and now have 15 of my 32 required squares done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for passing by.</div><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-78068166212359873432021-03-23T06:38:00.001+10:002021-03-23T06:50:10.653+10:00Silly Sully<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3j5O63jOArU/YFEXPPGPAWI/AAAAAAAA2X4/8gkvVtcOmm4eZdWnVVfrteqCZRN9yzbZQCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/Screenshot_20210314-171635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3j5O63jOArU/YFEXPPGPAWI/AAAAAAAA2X4/8gkvVtcOmm4eZdWnVVfrteqCZRN9yzbZQCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/Screenshot_20210314-171635.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well last week was definetly not been a quiet sedate one. Let me start off with Sully's graduation photo from Canine Training School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTLfm2N514Q/YFEXV81yGGI/AAAAAAAA2X8/Ju4SyHv6IoEhBZv9fNgZXm_Hpv-MejmpgCPcBGAsYHg/s3330/DSC_4100.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3330" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTLfm2N514Q/YFEXV81yGGI/AAAAAAAA2X8/Ju4SyHv6IoEhBZv9fNgZXm_Hpv-MejmpgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h360/DSC_4100.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sully ended up with a badly broken leg after his leg was caught in his long lead (10m) and he decided to chase a bird in our backyard. :-( Sully and I had been out gardening for a good 1/1/2 hours - me gardening and he sniffing, investigating, chewing on sticks and resting. I was showing my husband what I had done in the garden and packing up when this happened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-veaZAMaAruU/YFEXzzoUkOI/AAAAAAAA2YE/DRHezD9LEVUzXnoP69O8JfBRxdf_Vmj9QCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-veaZAMaAruU/YFEXzzoUkOI/AAAAAAAA2YE/DRHezD9LEVUzXnoP69O8JfBRxdf_Vmj9QCPcBGAsYHg/w225-h400/DSC_4101.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than the the initial yelp and cry in the yard, Sully didn't seem in extreme pain although he would not put pressure on his foot. As it was 5:30pm we thought we would see how he was in the morning. Still the same not showing any signs of pain other than wouldn't walk on his leg. So off to the vet at 9am, where she stretched his leg out -nothing, she moved his leg another way - nothing, then she put a little pressure on his knee and he casually turned his head and looked at her, no noise, that was his only reaction. The vet said we would have to come back the next day (Monday) for X-rays as he has possible torn some ligaments and maybe broken his knee. Back for the X-ray then get a call saying he had badly broken his knee and he would have to fly to Brisbane for surgery (thats a two hour flight south). This cast went on as we had to wait to hear from the Brisbane specialist when they were available to operate to organise flights. In the meantime, thankfully, a friend - who is in the trade with working dogs recommended another vet that could do the surgery here in Cairns. :-0 This vet looked at the X-rays and said he could do it but we had to wait as Sully had eaten. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pW386JrQuio/YFEX_LaL_BI/AAAAAAAA2YI/qxI2PFtGdEcnAQ383icD710oiHs9j1uVACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pW386JrQuio/YFEX_LaL_BI/AAAAAAAA2YI/qxI2PFtGdEcnAQ383icD710oiHs9j1uVACPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4102.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now Sully was waiting at home with this lovely cast on his leg which he was starting to chew, even with a cone on his head. So I had given him a chew bamboo bone that we had bought when we first got Sully at 8 weeks. Back then he was too small to hold the bone to chew, so I cut some ribbing from the neck of a t shirt and tied it and knotted it and tied and knotted it at least ten times. Firstly, so it was secure and secondly so the knots would raise the bone a little. Well…… when I had given Sully the bone I glanced up a couple of times and could see that he wasn't chewing on the cast so good back to my book, third time I thought you are really getting into this bone I better have a closer look. Sully had somehow chewed all of the fabric off in a matter of ten minutes. My husband and I looked at each other in disbelief although we knew with Sully it could be possible as he had swallowed an anklet sock when we he was 3 months old and had to take him to the vet for them to induce vomitting. So off to the vets we rushed, me thinking the fabric he swallowed was probably 15cm in length at the most. Sorry for the gross photo above but that is what Sully had swallowed the top length is about 30cm, the smaller sections are the knots. How he swallowed that top section whole is beyond me….not a cough or a gag at any stage. The vet kept saying he was a cool dog, I was struggling at the time with the word cool, :-) when he had swallowed this and had a cast on his leg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zij8_R-FKzA/YFj-l1jTfYI/AAAAAAAA2d8/SQCBTtAJWmImjWoMewGGlJtndtf1NkYiQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4104.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zij8_R-FKzA/YFj-l1jTfYI/AAAAAAAA2d8/SQCBTtAJWmImjWoMewGGlJtndtf1NkYiQCPcBGAsYHg/w225-h400/DSC_4104.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pvPZjk7F-8o/YFj-l_Z3TJI/AAAAAAAA2d8/VQ5cafQ-Amk066sqgkRbzkWgSiD5tz6gQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pvPZjk7F-8o/YFj-l_Z3TJI/AAAAAAAA2d8/VQ5cafQ-Amk066sqgkRbzkWgSiD5tz6gQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4109.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sully has now had his surgery - three pins are now in his knee. The first photo above was his first night home with us - second night after surgery. Second photo shows the bruising towards his ankle and the line above is the neat finish from the surgery to his knee - he has internal stitches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LGhOnC619rA/YFj-l98jLtI/AAAAAAAA2d8/-VO7sYODcw8z648sU6HF2zMRxiNvupCqACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4111.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LGhOnC619rA/YFj-l98jLtI/AAAAAAAA2d8/-VO7sYODcw8z648sU6HF2zMRxiNvupCqACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4111.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Our next journey is the six weeks of restricted movement. Thankfully he loves his crate, as you can see in the photo (something I never thought I would have for a dog but we bought it at 10 weeks because Sully was/is very hyper - best thing ever). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday, was day five after surgery and we can tell that Sully is feeling better. He is putting a little pressure on his injured leg and he just wants to move, and jump. He is chewing any toy we give him to pieces. Yes, he is so over the crate life and the short trips to the toilet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Omg!!!! six weeks is going to be so long. :-D I forgot to mention that Sully had just been desexed so had spent the week and a bit prior with a cone on his head already. I think that is just making this ordeal seem like we have been at the vets forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If anyone has any suggestions on keeping a 6 month mini poodle busy while on restricted movement please share. I have remembered to give him a carrot to chew on and we started learning and playing the magic cup game - hiding a treat under a cup and he guesses which one. Otherwise life is pretty ordinary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-1906969503032299742021-03-10T06:57:00.001+10:002021-03-10T07:00:52.245+10:00Two Weeks and a lot can happen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rlhSq0LRtzo/YEfeECqeOGI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/_0J5MJWs6MsNQFFKS830XlznXSefGpCbACPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rlhSq0LRtzo/YEfeECqeOGI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/_0J5MJWs6MsNQFFKS830XlznXSefGpCbACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4062.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two weeks and a lot of events. Lucky for us not much mess or work to do but we had freak winds and rain before a low was declared a cyclone. So was at work (a school) when the 85km/hour winds happened. Everyone was safe, just fun signing students out of school with their parents when we had no power or telephones. The following day was a student free day at school while staff cleaned up the grounds with other contractors.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D38cO5BI3Zw/YEfeEG18dvI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/NOYNC4sCuoY0LLpxKiqURI_K7zOLEDtZgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D38cO5BI3Zw/YEfeEG18dvI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/NOYNC4sCuoY0LLpxKiqURI_K7zOLEDtZgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At home thankfully we only had a lot of leaf litter and smaller branches that had come down, still three hours of work clearing that up. Other people had trees. We also lost our power but unlike the school that lost theirs for 1 1/2 days we lost ours for 2 1/2 days. Again thankful, as the humidity wasn't around due to the rain and no sun and my brother who had electricity had a generator we got to borrow after a day of no power for our fridge and freezer.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBtQJ-5iPoI/YEfeEFB96vI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/Wu8JvS6AZ2IjK4ktgJg0yM1ZxXkPvXWkQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBtQJ-5iPoI/YEfeEFB96vI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/Wu8JvS6AZ2IjK4ktgJg0yM1ZxXkPvXWkQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4068.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last weekend I was very lucky to fly to Brisbane with work to learn more on a new computer program. This is the view from my motel room.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ArUqMcY42dU/YEfeEFKbdKI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/NW7SFSsJpFo-pdZbzWC-xu1GAVQPiAreQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ArUqMcY42dU/YEfeEFKbdKI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/NW7SFSsJpFo-pdZbzWC-xu1GAVQPiAreQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4069.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yummy food for lunch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHUdASrJ4Cg/YEfeEJ6_LkI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/JhM-1MuYOUIqGnclKcTJIJUPMrefImWSQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHUdASrJ4Cg/YEfeEJ6_LkI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/JhM-1MuYOUIqGnclKcTJIJUPMrefImWSQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4074.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I managed to catch up with a close friend and do a walk to the top of Mount Cootha to get this view back to Brisbane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YoWrD51uvA/YEfeEH96yKI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/s_tHg7zCv6IAsDLC_aLp5yXc5-YIyvEKwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YoWrD51uvA/YEfeEH96yKI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/s_tHg7zCv6IAsDLC_aLp5yXc5-YIyvEKwCPcBGAsYHg/w225-h400/DSC_4071.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the walking trail, so nice and easy to walk although hilly. I also got to catch up with my sister who I haven't seen for two years. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KR52z2muvT0/YEfeEJkMSPI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/6neg-4owlyI-reG1E1teoy0TeXx_vvgQQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KR52z2muvT0/YEfeEJkMSPI/AAAAAAAA2Qs/6neg-4owlyI-reG1E1teoy0TeXx_vvgQQCPcBGAsYHg/w225-h400/DSC_4081.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And on Monday…………Sully graduated from five weeks of Puppy Training. :-)</div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-39849132116276507002021-02-28T06:29:00.006+10:002021-03-01T06:17:23.516+10:00There's a rainbow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mrIyA2kppg/YDqnRW7X1DI/AAAAAAAA2Js/gH4ZkOPxWcEuDi3diwE4Y0K0d-XeKi4ywCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mrIyA2kppg/YDqnRW7X1DI/AAAAAAAA2Js/gH4ZkOPxWcEuDi3diwE4Y0K0d-XeKi4ywCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another magic view from our backyard. I think as I age I enjoy our yard and surroundings even more than when we first moved in 23 years ago. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_FmEfQ03kY/YDqnRZ71HTI/AAAAAAAA2Js/rdVK0e5iSPYTbbpnBqL6OIi8ywHyU_ibgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_FmEfQ03kY/YDqnRZ71HTI/AAAAAAAA2Js/rdVK0e5iSPYTbbpnBqL6OIi8ywHyU_ibgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this view I am working on this weekend. The last room in the house to have a Spring clean during summer. ;-) . Since it is the last room in the house it has been the dumping room for all those items found in other rooms I wasn't quite sure if we needed or where to put it. Also it is my craft room and over the past three months three people have given me a lot of their crafting stash as they don't do paper craft now due arthritis and not well (cancer). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1HaDDJpHX8g/YDqpu4b---I/AAAAAAAA2J0/sbN0Ail8aCk7Gnl5XApF5I8ICOt-4N63QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1776/154580615_10158872183694890_8686364167069924682_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1HaDDJpHX8g/YDqpu4b---I/AAAAAAAA2J0/sbN0Ail8aCk7Gnl5XApF5I8ICOt-4N63QCLcBGAsYHQ/w244-h400/154580615_10158872183694890_8686364167069924682_o.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the view at the end of Saturday for the amount of stuff I removed from this room there is still a lot in there. :-o I now have a boot load of stuff ready for Lifeline, the garbage bin is full and I have a bag of goodies to take to the high school art department. Fingers crossed today I find my desk top and sewing machine to continue my crafting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u05A5IMa-F8/YDv6HPsLwZI/AAAAAAAA2Kg/FWXGh0aZOMQnhroBKLpkAeR0svUpBEwmQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u05A5IMa-F8/YDv6HPsLwZI/AAAAAAAA2Kg/FWXGh0aZOMQnhroBKLpkAeR0svUpBEwmQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/DSC_4055.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday afternoon and it's done - yes a happy dance was done.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59NV2yQ9yks/YDqnRSQ86rI/AAAAAAAA2Js/WpofqWLH1f4cfQycm9BQYVtLtnX8yEXWwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4058.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59NV2yQ9yks/YDqnRSQ86rI/AAAAAAAA2Js/WpofqWLH1f4cfQycm9BQYVtLtnX8yEXWwCPcBGAsYHg/w225-h400/DSC_4058.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Continuing the view theme - Sully viewing his chew toy and trying to summon it back to himself with all his brain power. Yes, he did figure out that he had to go down and pick it up. Sully seems to be up to that lovely toddler stage where they try to play the game of drop the toy and parent picks it up. Took me a little to cotton on that he was pushing the toy off my lap on purpose. Smarty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope all your plans are coming together. Happy weekend.</div><br /> <p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-33144409332023623972021-02-23T06:57:00.001+10:002021-02-23T06:57:22.836+10:00Good Morning from Gordonvale<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8yhTXuYxo0/YDQYXY5t6QI/AAAAAAAA1go/3MeCHBUpnloqj-9Fhu4DbrD5zNlTnKGDgCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8yhTXuYxo0/YDQYXY5t6QI/AAAAAAAA1go/3MeCHBUpnloqj-9Fhu4DbrD5zNlTnKGDgCPcBGAsYHg/w360-h640/DSC_4052.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, this is what greeted me this morning so what a day it will be. :-) That is Walsh's Mountain in the photo or as it is locally known - The Pyramid. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each year in August there is a foot race up and down the 922m - which is only part of the 12km race. One of my closest friends holds the female record and we are waiting for her daughter to take that from her in the next year or two. Sadly the race didn't happen in 2020 but fingers crossed we are back on track this year. I have been up and down 5 times over the years and it is a 5 hour round trip just from the base for me. I do carry a little food and possibly a thermos of coffee to enjoy the view at the top. :-) Here are the top times for the race:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;">The current record for the 12.2 km race stands at </span><strong style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">1:15:34</strong><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;"> set in 2007 by Neil Labinsky, a mountain specialist runner from the Sunshine Coast. The Women’s record is </span><strong style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">1:32:06</strong><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;"> set in 1997 by local runner Anita Appleby.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pyramidrace.com.au/how-hard-can-it-be/" target="_blank">You can find out more here.</a></span></div><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122288532605293631.post-50211430887201211602021-02-08T06:54:00.000+10:002021-02-08T06:54:05.860+10:00A Christmas Catch Up<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-bX0rt28cM/YCBMu9578YI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/mr8XA4_yIJ86n1eOD14d-UVYMgUC8pMbQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_3875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-bX0rt28cM/YCBMu9578YI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/mr8XA4_yIJ86n1eOD14d-UVYMgUC8pMbQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3875.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year for Christmas I wanted my card to have a surprise due to 2020 being full of surprises. I found a tutorial for pop up cubes which I had so much putting together and using a lot of my Christmas paper and embellishment stash. I would have loved to made more but time ran out. The pop up cubes all lay flat and can be put inside a card so when the recipient opens the card it pops up to the cube. I had to put these magic boxes inside bought Christmas cards as I didn't have time to make a simple card for the outside. I was really impressed I had made anything at all. :-) If/when I find the link to the tutorial I will share it here as it was easy to follow. I used plastic hair ties in lieu of a small rubber band for the pop up mechanism as they were the perfect size.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kee8HbT1UWs/YCBMu1s_yEI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/ywrMZ6jUeI86i4uoPla9pE6ByrU9j0gbQCPcBGAsYHg/s3441/DSC_3898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3441" data-original-width="2840" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kee8HbT1UWs/YCBMu1s_yEI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/ywrMZ6jUeI86i4uoPla9pE6ByrU9j0gbQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3898.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pop up box did end up with a matching card to place it in as it was part of the Craftmad October swap with the theme of different shaped cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JPFZ77BeUAU/YCBMu6lSCtI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/3HAkqmjxJGY-oh0IJDcB8_XbbKLR8ozhQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_3885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JPFZ77BeUAU/YCBMu6lSCtI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/3HAkqmjxJGY-oh0IJDcB8_XbbKLR8ozhQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3885.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another four boxes showing two sides of the four decorated sides.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5xn6ke0KwrY/YCBMux02F2I/AAAAAAAA1Xw/nHc18xia5GIu5EfdLcJA6MjMt4et8asXQCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_3888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5xn6ke0KwrY/YCBMux02F2I/AAAAAAAA1Xw/nHc18xia5GIu5EfdLcJA6MjMt4et8asXQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3888.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwTFxDX0jLSldArM7Ike2vfhU-mKmxI42B0ktfCtIhK2kNXKmRSz353pXVkbj6XDid8cJJcOHzPwcSx8Tqa6g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I tested out each of the boxes when I had completed them many many times as I loved that I could create something like that from paper and cardboard in my room.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INWjsCoCbQw/YCBMuyQW7zI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/kmv1J6m4vO4Ucuknfr05YlwDusc5c_muwCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_3894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INWjsCoCbQw/YCBMuyQW7zI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/kmv1J6m4vO4Ucuknfr05YlwDusc5c_muwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3894.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These two cards were created for our December swap over at Craftmad the theme simply being Christmas. The card above I layered up card stock and paper, used my music embossing plate for the red paper then used an emery file to rough it up.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t0KOAQXydyg/YCBMuzQlpbI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/MyQfpIXsE0kiURzwR1LRNoWkUqzw6q-KwCPcBGAsYHg/s4449/DSC_3895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4449" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t0KOAQXydyg/YCBMuzQlpbI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/MyQfpIXsE0kiURzwR1LRNoWkUqzw6q-KwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_3895.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used this lovely shaped card I had from <a href="https://www.blueedgecrafts.com.au/card-blanks-envelopes/specialty-cards/">Blue Edge Crafts</a> and layered papers up and topped with the 3D paper tole image which luckily I had hand cut a couple of years ago.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGMKDzYidCM/YCBMu5MElUI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/KA3oP-u4LDI74BflOdnqBn3A0sCvjN67wCPcBGAsYHg/s5333/DSC_4034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="5333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGMKDzYidCM/YCBMu5MElUI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/KA3oP-u4LDI74BflOdnqBn3A0sCvjN67wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/DSC_4034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Saturday morning walk started a little gloomy with the dark clouds and high humidity but all brighten when I spied this full rainbow. Under the rainbow is the Gordonvale racetrack and in the centre of the racetrack is the golf course.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your week is a good one.</div><br /><p></p>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955986321787501169noreply@blogger.com3