Monday 10 August 2009

Halfway through the holidays

We've just had a lovely few days in Dumfries & Galloway, in spite of the rain, visiting places we hadn't been to before. On one day we followed the Galloway Kite Trail around Loch Ken. The trail was formed after the successful re-introduction of red kites to the area. The highlight of the day was seeing 50+ red kites descend on the feeding station at Bellymack Hill Farm. Food is put out there at 2pm every day, but the birds start to arrive before then. Wonder how they know what time it is! It was an amazing sight. Just a pity the weather wasn't better. Note the Scotch mist in the background of the photo! The rain was blowing straight into the hide from where we were watching, and I could only hope my camera would survive the soaking. (So far so good!)




It's always great to get away for a while, but withdrawal symptoms soon set in, so back to the crafting! My first task when I got home was to make a wedding anniversary card for my daughter and son-in-law. It's their 8th this year, traditionally bronze & pottery. I'd been waiting for an opportunity to use a gorgeous background by Lesley Wharton, aka The Paper Engineer, which she generously gave away as a freebie on her blog. The colours seemed just right for the occasion, and it didn't need any more than a few Prima flowers and an image from Crafty Individuals to complete the design.


I'm still trying to use up my existing stash, rather than buying new stuff. It's not working 100%, but I am definitely buying less new and using more old, so I'm considering that a success! I've had some gorgeous Daisy D's papers for ages and have kept getting them out to look at from time to time. They are lovely quality and the most sumptuous colours and designs. Believe me, making the first cut into them was not easy, but I managed it. There are several sheets of each double-sided design in the pack, and so I have decided that if I keep one of each, using the rest should be quite painless. As with the previous card, the papers needed little embellishment. I used three different papers for the background, dividing them with narrow gold peeloffs, and a fourth for the scalloped circle around the greeting. The Spellbinders ribbon tag was made from the reverse side of the scalloped circle paper. Of course, all the papers co-ordinate beautifully. A couple of Prima flowers, and a Craftwork Cards Circle Message finished it off.

Only three more weeks of the hols left.....

8 comments:

Sally H said...

Stunning cards, Lynne! The anniversary one is my favourite, though. It's so beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos from the holiday, especially the Kites x

judith@poppy cottage said...

Love these cards Lynne, the first is beautiful, I have that background saved, along with the embellishments waiting for the right time! I love the papers on the second cars, bravo for being brave enough to make the first cut! Judith x

craftimamma said...

These are both so gorgeous Lynne. Like Sally and Judith the first one is my favourite too. I love the things Lesley designs.

Glad you enjoyed your break (inspite of the weather) and look forward to more pix.

Lesley Xx

brenda said...

Morning Lynne

Pleased you enjoyed your break, it's a beatutiful area.

Love the card you have done for your dayghter an SIL, they will love it.

B x

Megan said...

Beautiful. The backgrounds are stunning and we are thinking to pay the Kites a visit at some point.

Debbie Dolphin said...

beautiful cards lynne.you looked to enjoy your break.
debbie xx

Vince B said...

Beautiful colours and a great card.
Vince X

K said...

beautiful cards!