Unexpected Visitor

Was pottering away at some crafting, when I heard a faint flapping noise nearby. Looked up to see a lovely butterfly had made its way up into the 'Bubble' for a visit.

We've had wall-to-wall sunshine again today, so doors, windows and the curtain to my crafty sanctuary have been open. The luxury of temperatures touching almost 15c are short-lived as we're in for another round of gales and rain. Must be Equinox time again.

As you can see we are in the process of some basic draught-proofing. Sorry about the clarity, or rather lack of it, on the photo, but the butterfly landed only for a few seconds, so it was a case of quickly grabbing the camera and pushing the button. It has since flown off downstairs and no doubt out into the bright sunshine again.

Well, here we are on a lovely sunny Spring Equinox morning and Berty Butterfly is still flitting and fluttering about in the Bubble. He's giving me plenty of exercise (and distraction) trying to capture a decent photograph - and he's winning!

Graphicus March Challenge

It's late at night, or early in the morning and having finally finished my Challenge card, decided to pop it on here before hitting the sack.
Ingredients:
Card/Backing Paper: Yellow Vanguard; Green Mirri; Print from an Artylicious CD - Damask Delights
A variety of stamps: Elusive Images WIGL set words; Butterfly Daisy Collage corners; a crocus stamp; the birds from a set of Clear Art Stamps; musical squiggle from an MCS range.
Sparkle n Sprinkle EP: Palm Green; Black Stazon
Stewart Gill Mini Mezze Paints
Ancient Page Permanent Dye Ink: Palm Leaf
Satin bow, puff hearts
DST, glue gel


Method: Too tired to scribble about that, but think it's pretty obvious as it's an uncomplicated card.
After such a long, dark, wild winter, it was good to focus on something bright. I found the Stewart Gill paints gave a zing of colour that brightens the spirit (well, it does mine anyway). A thoroughly enjoyable Challenge.

Ooops ...

Or words to that effect. There I was, topping up the sugar bowl, when ...

whooooosh, thud ... the whole lot rushed out like an avalanche! Hubby rushed to get a damp (!) cloth to tidy it up - as I was standing transfixed, muttering unmentionables. Asked him to leave it as it was worthy of a photograph, and ... I could clear it up later with a dry cloth. What I want to know is, how did the sugar manage to build itself into a breeze-block, when it flowed freely on filling the wooden container this morning? One of life's little mysteries I guess. Tea anyone?

One lump ... or two?

It's supposed to be lucky to spill sugar, so here's hoping :)

Peek-a-boo!

Hellooooo everyone! My name's Cassie, the Landlady of this establishment , though I let herself think she's boss. She decided to take some pics of me in a box. I luuuuurv boxes, so this is a real treat, now that it's rid of the new boots she bought. Mind you, I might have a play with the ribbons on the side of them - looks like more fun.

Hey, Tovi! He's my buddy yonder in Shetland - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have you noticed I'm playing with the present you sent me at Christmas? It's full of yummy catnip ... drool.

Right ... enough already!

... or I'll meowwww for hours, or ...

... jump on your tummy while you're snoozing ha!

So I obediently put down the camera ... until the next opportunity. She's a real fluff-bug and likes to make her presence known everywhere, but I love her to bits.