SOMETHING FISHY AND A LIVER BIRD

Another beautiful day and another set of ATCs for my SOMETHING FISHY swap.This time from Patricia in Cleveland TX. USA .The thing about this set was I did not want to open the envelope it was so intriguing.

It was a lovely heavyweight paper and stitched around the edge with 2 great stamps.And I was not disappointed with the contents either  Patricia had used watercolours and Sakura pens to create some very colourful tropical fish.

And then just to finish off this very interesting package when I opened up the envelope and lay it flat it was printed with various images all perfect for other swaps.

Thank you Patricia



I also had a Packet of goodies from Lorraine in Liverpool it was very kind of her as all I had sent her was a selection of die cuts made with my Sizzix. All of the items in the packet were perfect for me various pieces of ephemera all with a vintage look, Lorraine had also included a cute pendant with one of her bird images which I love.

Thank You Lorraine.

Just a few extra images taken as the day,s warm up.

A DEAD MOLE  ( sorry but I am  fascinated by them )

THE NEW MILITARY A400M  DOING A MAIDEN FLIGHT INTO   FILTON AIRFIELD.

I THINK THESE TWO LOOKED FUNNY

2 BUZZARDS FLYING OVER THE HOUSE

AN ALTERED CAN I MADE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO

MY SOUL SINGS

I took part in a 1 to 1 swap on milliande.ning with Nina http://gingerpicklesartstudio.blogspot.com/ the prompt was My Soul Sings .Nina asked us to produce a piece of art and we would get one the same size back.
I had to think Long and hard about this and while searching through a vintage book I came across this poem and the words seemed to fit.
I have used tissue and gesso for the background and coloured with acrylic ink .The wings were cut with a SIZZIX die and the bottom set were rubber stamped and embossed with UTEE ultra thick embossing powder.

I then printed part of the poem onto tissue and stuck this on  and gave it a top coat of matte medium.

In return I received this inspiring painting from Nina which I love. It came on the warmest day of the year so far and just after the Spring Equinox which all seemed very fitting.

Thank you Nina I will treasure it.

It was  so warm for the time of year that I was quite sluggish today I did go to the mobile library with Wilson and then we walked on the sea wall. But he found it a little too warm and he was dragging his feet by the end.
as we passed a Pussy Willow bush I was aware of several birds making quite a noise . They were very acrobatic and very difficult to photograph they looked like sparrows but I will check later.

You can imagine how annoyed I was was with Wilson when on our return home he went into the wildlife pond , got out and went back in again completely ignoring me.

What follows are a few random photos taken in the field.

This is offcuts of  recycled decking that I am hoping Bees will inhabit.

24 HRS IN THE VILLAGE

Please look at the earlier post for the wonderful ATCs I received today for the SOMETHING FISHY SWAP.

THE PATTERN CAUGHT MY EYE

ANOTHER SHOE

TIDE OUT

USELESS SPADE

SEABANK POWER STATION

OUR VILLAGE RAILWAY PLATFORM  WITH THE POWER STATION IN THE BACKGROUND

BLACKBIRD SINGING IN BUSH

RUSTING DOOR ON THE PUMPING STATION

MOSS ON POST

FIRST VIOLETS

MAY BLOSSOM

THIS WAVE RETURN IS  WHAT KEEPS THE VILLAGE FROM FLOODING

WILSON HAD BEEN IN THE MUD ON THE BEACH

LITTLE FISHES

The Something Fishy swap that I am hosting is going well I had another 4 sets arrive today 3 from Canada and 1 from the U.S.A. So that I can do them justice I may post 2 blogs today fishy and non fishy.

This first set is from Anne in Peterborough Ontario Canada What a great quirky set. Anne has used Aquarelle for the background with metallic and regular ink.

Another very quirky set from Lee  in Edmonton Canada   I love  the  fun images and colours in these.I am trying to work out whether Lee has used inks or paint or maybe crayon.

This set is from Marie in Milton Ontario there is a reflection because they are in great cases. I am not sure if these are widely available but the are perfect for these miniature pieces of art .Marie has painted these in watercolour and a note in the envelope Say's she is new to ATCs .I am sure whoever receives one will hope that she continues to join in swaps.

The 4th set is from Liz in Dublin USA as you can see they are beautiful work's of art . Liz has used
Watercolour ,cherry blossom stamp,seed beads,sequins,glaze pen ,vintage gold paper and Twinkle pens.

I also received my February journal swap  pages from Loren in the USA.This is a swap hosted by Nina over at milliande.com.

The prompt  was Favourite Colour and Lorens was Purple the same as me. and the other prompt was .

It is more than a valentine  be careful it's my HEART . Thank you Loren and Nina.