Green & Gold #Etsy

The letter G today in the ingoing saga of the colour alphabet. Today I have brought the creations to you from Etsy. Nice to have the diversity of different sites.
There were a few choices I could have made, Grey, Grape which is purple of course, all manner of greens and gold. I looked no further and decided to have green and gold as they complement each other so well.
Now what did I do yesterday, besides the usual stuff. Finally got round to cleaning the outside table and chairs and hunting out the parasol. That took a while. Our back garden is South facing and secluded so you can imagine how warm it gets. A bit of shade is required if you don`t want to cook.
I also got a whole load of new artwork done for my Digital Art shop. Some artwork prepared and quite a bit printed ready to be photographed.
We also popped out to the supermarket to replenish the ice lolly stocks that seemed to have gone down drastically for some reason.

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As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!
A rhyme I wrote a few months ago sitting in a waiting room.

I`m writing a little ditty
about us all sitting pretty.
All lined up in the waiting room,
that`s pervaded by an air of gloom.
The queue begins to move
they`re getting in the groove
The pace is picking up, moving fast,
was quick in and out, the last.
Will the movement keep on flowing
and the crowd keep coming and going.
The group never seems to get less
and I`m watching closely, I confess.
As some depart still more arrive
it seems no matter how they strive
they don`t succeed till they call a halt
and then for their homes they`ll bolt.
But us we`re done and on our way,
we`ve had enough in there today!!


Dortdesigns. Leather Wraps.

Kelka Jewelry. Fierce Magenta.

PrettyVagrant. Bags & Pepper.

Lulabop. Lava Gifts.

Lenny Mud. MDHC designs.

Koti Beth. Leatherdust`s Workshop.

Sweet grass mill. TaraMacJewellery.

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful display of green and gold creations from the crafter`s of Etsy. of
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Damson #Etsy

Well that was a tricky letter to do. I could only think of Damson as a colour so I went to look at each site to see what was available and Etsy had the most variety. 1 had none and the other had less than a page. So the decision of where to make the choices from was easy.
The tricky part came in deciding which shade actually was Damson. There were a lot of what I would call purple rather than the reddy/plum shades I think of as damson. Well you let me know what you think of as Damson. I have gone with what I think of as Damson.

The weather is still holding here in the UK, sunny mostly and warm. In fact the temperatures have been soaring, it`s amazing.
I had my grandson yesterday and had things I needed to do in the city, so it was off on the bus. Then my granddaughter who is 16 decided she wanted to come too. With her exams all finished weeks ago she is free as a bird until Sixth form starts in September. Apart from her part time job of course.
So we went off to the city, all got what we needed to get and had lunch out too. I must say it was lovely to come into the cool house after lugging the shopping. My granddaughter went to see her boyfriend but me and the little one were worn out. I sat and put my feet up and then had to move and do something before I fell asleep. Oooops!
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Just what is Damson to you,
a fruit that you can chew?
Or maybe something to make wine
and that of course is just fine.
I wanted a colour to use here
but the shade just wasn`t clear.
I could have used dandelion too
discovered too late, didn`t have a clue.
Another colour would have made it more diverse
and there must be even more in the universe.
Different shades have different names
all adding to the fashion games.
Yet when I need one and search my mind
it`s completely blank I often find.
Still, I have managed to find a collection
that is gorgeous, upon reflection.
A tribute to crafter`s everywhere
that so many come here to stare!!



Green Callow. Clarewebster1975.

VeeDubz. Jasmine Creations.

CostumeBM. Tyvm.

Loca Loves Pirate. Renee`s Boutique.

Wren and Ribbon. Sophie Tope.

Sakkara Clothing. Whimsy Woo Designs.

Express Poms. Artualized.

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful display of Damson creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Coffee & Cream #Etsy

I had a lovely weekend away visiting family. I talked so much I came back exhausted. I didn`t even pick up a crochet hook once. All I did was talk alot and read. Mind you that made a nice change too. I also did some journalling.

As you can see I am still doing the alphabet in colour and now have reached the lofty heights of the letter C. C just had to be coffee and cream, they look so gorgeous together. I did think of claret too but decided this combination alone was fine.
Not so many today because I had a lot to catch up on from my absence and I ran out of time.
I hope you enjoy my choices.

As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!
A poem I wrote watching the view from the train.

A wide river sparkling in the sun,
a canal, more like a narrow run.
Barges colourful, gleaming bright
all in the bright sunlight.
Lush green, sprouts across the land.
So much delight, ain`t life grand.
Lot`s of crops, seemingly in rows
snapshots to be seen as the train goes
speeding along on it`s way.
Some see this view every day.
Do they look and really see that view?
But no, heads bent down, they have no clue.
Undulating hills that climb above us
we cut through it without any fuss
Yellows browns and every shade of green
if you look, quite a sight to be seen!!



EcoChicSoaps. Oxton Books.

Sand Fibers. Yoresh.

Moonspirals Photography. Crow White Pottery.

Deniza17. Two Sad Donkeys.

BeauMiracle. Granny and Granpa`s.

Loovee. Made Again Mittens.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous array of coffee and cream creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Blue & Brown #Etsy

Okay, we are continuing with the alphabet which makes today`s letter B. I have gone for brown and blue the first two colours that popped into my head.
This blog will remain here for Sunday and Monday as I am away.

A little insight into Di of Adien Crafts who is this weeks British Crafters Shop of the Week.
Di`s bio says.
I joined Etsy in 2010 but have only just opened my Shop here (April 2012) My shop name Adien Crafts is an anagram of my name Diane. I'm in the UK in a small town called Keynsham, half way between Bristol and Bath.
I love to make things, I sell mostly jewellery online but I also make cards and do a lot of sewing. Semi-precious gemstones are my favourites to work with, I love what Mother Nature has given us to work with, some stones are just amazing with their colours and patterns so I enjoy designing pieces to show them off in their full glory. I also make pieces using other gorgeous beads I come across and can't resist!
I love trying new techniques and the great thing about craft work is that there is always something new to learn - the possibilities are endless!
I am happy to make anything to order, I take commissions for all sorts of pieces from simple earrings in a specific colour to my current project which is a special rosary for a special customer, please contact me if you'd like me to make something for you.
I spent many years in retail, and I enjoy a spot of retail therapy myself - my opinion is that the experience of buying should be a special one, I hope my customers all feel special from the moment they order to the moment they receive their nicely wrapped parcel.

Do have a browse in Di`s shop at her beautiful jewellery which is a testament to her passion for her craft. Have a look too, in all these wonderful shops, you never know what treasures you will find.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!
A poem from my holiday.

Islands dotted across the bay,
many more in the distance, fading away.
A speedboat races by in a flash
wonder what`s behind the mad dash.
Maybe it`s just for the thrill of speed,
or is he racing to stay in the lead?
Tiny sail boats line up for a race,
wonder if they`ll set a good pace.
They look like toys from up here
even so, they are still very clear.
A ferry steaming from one side to the other
across the expanse and there`s another.
A dredger working, filling a barge,
cannot believe the size, it`s so large.
A great big bay, a natural harbour here,
they constantly work hard to keep it clear.
One stretch of water, so much going on
a few more hours and we`ll be gone!!



Adien Crafts. IzzyBeads.

R.E.D. Ceramics. Bramalfie Beads etc.

Loutul. Jaysmonkey.

Madmum Knits. Designs By Caz.

Christine`s craft box. Audrey`s Cat.

Maxollieandme. Whimsy Woo Designs.

Creative Treasures. Dottie Designs.

Lily`s Digital Garden. TJB Designs.

Hope you enjoyed todays gorgeous array of blue and brown creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.