Orange Spice #Etsy

Don`t some colours really draw the eye? I think orange is one of those with it`s warm and vibrant shades. It`s also a colour for creativity I read somewhere, great to have in craft room but probably not in a bedroom. Not very restful.

It`s a busy few days ahead for us as a family as we have 4 birthdays in 3 days starting tomorrow. First is my daughter and grandson on 23rd, followed by my brother on the 24th and my hubby on the 25th February.
We are going to go out en masse for a meal and bowling tonight. It will be noisy and great fun. Technically it isn`t anyone`s birthday actually today, but having the main get together tonight means my younger daughter and son in law can be there too.
Looking forward to seeing my youngest nephew today as well. A very sociable family day. Yay!!
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ENJOY!!!

Orange is a colour to inspire
you to reach that much higher.
It helps produce a creative spark
that will have you up with the lark.
Full of ideas and raring to go
with creativity in full flow.
Do you like an orange full of spice
or prefer a shade that`s just nice?
The artiste wants it with a zing
with everything it can possibly bring.
Another will prefer an orange zest
feeling a different shade is best.
Me I mostly like and enjoy them all
some shades reminding me of a fireball.
Always orange speaks of heat and light
and is an uplifting and welcome sight!!

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Toadstool Whimsy #Etsy

I fell in love with this cute whimsical collection of toadstool delights and thought you might enjoy them too. They are bright and cheerful as well.

Yesterday started off grey and wet and stayed that way, I caught up on chores and food shopping. Not really sure why we go through quite so much apart from hubby`s major biscuit habit..... oh and the grandchildren, hmmm that would do it.
I`ve kind of lost my creative mojo at the minute. Lack of sleep doesn`t help at all as tiredness seems to magnify every ache and pain. Still it will pass as it always does and then I`ll be right back into creative mode.
I have lot`s of ideas and loads of half finished projects, just not the inclination to get on with them.
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Have to say, the mojo has fled
but is cheered by all this red.
Have heard many say the same
not easy in this crafting game.
Often long hours we have to keep
that seems to break into the sleep.
So many affected by the dark days
the rain and endless gloomy greys.
We need the sunlight to survive
and it makes us really feel alive.
We get more energy from the sun
and feel more like having fun.
When that`s mostly what your work is,
bright days produce much more fizz.
In summer there are more happy faces
with many out and about, going places!!

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Toadstool Stamp - Spotty Toa... skullandcrossb... $6	Toadstool Garden Slide Top T... Claybykim $16	Toadstool Knitting Needles- ... TheClayBeanCo $10
Mushroom Necklace Red and Wh... MissingPiecesS... $9.95	Wizard Of Oz and Mushroom or... funkyshapes $28.95	Set of 3 Needle Felted Toads... SewRecycled $9.03
Shroom With A View, Mushroom... WhimsicalLush $5	Set of 5 brights Flat Top To... SonFairySmallT... $6.79	Wooden Toadstool Brooch. Han... Rockcakes $10
Toadstools Mushrooms Noteboo... WhimsicalLush $5	One Large Pleasantly Pleased... PixieHillStudi... $60	Tiny Hedgehog and Mushrooms,... gingerlittle $27
you make me feel all mushy M... AmeliesWorld $6

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Greens & Browns #Etsy

Greens and browns for you today with the thoughts of spring they bring.

This seemed quite fitting after I actually saw signs of spring. Yesterday I was saying there don`t seem to be any or very few and today they seemed to be everywhere.
I took my grandsons out on the bus to visit a friend in a village. On the way there were loads of crocuses, we saw snowdrops and even a few daffodils, all of which gave me hope that one day soon it will appear.
We took welly boots and I had a change of clothes for the boys in case. We went to the park that seemed to have sprouted mini ponds all over the place and the many ponds that were already inside small copses had grown significantly.
We went to feed the ducks living in a much larger pond and they greeted us very noisily much to the boys delight.
We had a great time.
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ENJOY!!!

We visited the countryside
going on a lengthy bus ride.
We rode past many a field
that won`t have anything to yield
because they are all so soggy
the mud making them very boggy.
A trickling brook that was a sliver
of water, has become a bigger river.
Puddles have turned into small ponds
and ponds are becoming lakes with fronds.
All we need is a lengthy dry spell
and all once more, may become well.
We`ve had enough wet weather for a while,
some much needed sun will make us smile!!

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Pine wood keychain, key fob ... naneHandmade $10	Rustic Green Tree Seedling M... blockpartypres... $20	2014 Weekly Planner Calendar... TheBigCalendar $24
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Colourful Crafts #Etsy

Loved this collection, mainly for the gorgeous bright and cheerful colours. Just what`s needed on miserable winter days. I keep hearing about signs of spring but there don`t seem to be many about just yet.
Could be though that I`m not outside much due to either the torrential rain or the gale force winds. Most of the time they are together as well. Still we didn`t have the wind yesterday, at least not the strong winds and only a bit of rain early on. Rumour has it that it should be mostly dry today as well.

Yesterday I needed to buy a new coat. It`s quite a few years since I last bought one, about 8 or 10 years, I think. When I go looking on my own I never seem to find anything and quickly get bored. Then of course I give up.
But having met a good friend and had coffee first we went shopping. I got a coat and ended up with two tops as well. Best of all they were in the sales. Better still a big part of the cost was covered by vouchers hubby had got from work for 100% attendance and gave to me.
We also had a late lunch out to celebrate our success.
Result all round!!
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I really don`t know what to write
I`m sitting here quite a sight.
Hair all standing on end of course
from running fingers through with force.
I often wonder why we scratch our head
do we really think that it might shed
a little light into the far recesses
of our brains where the finger presses.
Well now that I have waffled on
and a little more time has gone.
Yet still nothing springs to mind
some days are like that I find.
How many of you are dressing gown
or PJ`s and sitting with a frown
wondering why I`m writing such drivel
for you to read as you sip and swivel
in your chair holding your coffee or tea,
maybe a lot, only a few, or just me!!

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Digital Clip Art Instant Dow... BarbaraClipArt $5	Vintage Fisher Price Sesame ... toysofthepast $140	SUMMER IN BLOOM Decorative T... EbiEmporium $30
Silk scarf hand painted Bat... LIAKURZ $105	Lampwork Glass Beads, Handma... CandanImrak $28	Crochet baby mobile with bir... spikycake $99
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