Saturday 24 January 2015

January Days


Hello............ These January days do seem short, in fact I seem to be sleeping them away.  I'm still trying to recover from the exhaustion's of Christmas which is not to kind to us ME/Lyme suffers.


We have had lots of January days that look like this, Grey but they still hold beauty in there own way.  While a lot of the UK has been enjoying snow here at the Summerhouse we have been under a freezing cold blanket of grey.


 I've been trying to make the most of it though,  amidst all of the resting there have been snippets of magazines


and new art supplies.


I've been taking part in a online Creative Mindfulness art course,


although I'm am running somewhat behind, just need to find some energy.


Of course there has been crochet too, I've been making lots of little things easy to pick up and put down in my ten minute activity slots.


I've made another of Jacquie's cute little owls, to fit the Craft Club theme of 'The Owl and the Pussycat'


With the help of my ever present crafting assistant Merlin, hard to believe he's fifteen, he's always into mischief and the craft supplies, which is not so fun when he's trying to get into the paints !!!



As for my Cosy 'Seaside Pebble' blanket it's not been forgotten, it's just on hold for a while.  What with a secret project and trying to get ready for the local craft exhibition, I just don't have any spare crafting time at the moment, not to mention the no energy thing.

I know some of you were following along with the colours scheme so rest assured it will be back.


Just before I go I thought I'd share with you the signs from the Summerhouse garden that Spring is on it's way, it maybe cold and grey out there but look, Spring is trying it's best.


even more so in the house just look at the Paper whites I planted a couple of weeks back, I can't wait for them to flower.

Happy Crafting

Clare xx

17 comments:

  1. January here has been grey too. Loving the little projects and the fabulous creations on your art course. Have a great weekend.

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  2. January has been frying by here. It's not so grey for us but it is speeding forward much to quickly. I really like your teacup picture and your blanket is beautiful, such soft delicate colors. I hope you feel better soon :)

    Birgitta xx

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  3. Love the tea cups picture!
    And love the little spouts popping up!

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  4. That's a lovely post! Very inspiring. xx

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  5. Your teacup painting is beautiful!! Looks as though your blanket is coming along well, it will wait while you do other things. Love your little owl as well! xx

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  6. It looks like you're making the most of this wintry month, Clare. All of your creations are lovely.

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  7. I love those perky little crochet flowers with the buttons!

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  8. Wonderful post - love the tree painting. And that little owl is gorgeous.

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  9. I love the little flowers. I once saw a crib size blanket made from a whole bunch of little flowers like yours. It was so beautiful. Your flowers remind me of it.

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  10. January and February are the worst months. I always wish I could sleep right through them :) I love your owl, it's so cute. Love the spring pictures, lovely!

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment, roll on the Springtime x

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  11. I love those flowers with the button centers and the colors and stitching in the Seaside Pebble Blanket. I empathize with you about chronic illnesses getting in the way of crafting, as I live with MS and have found my breast cancer spread to the bones. I'd love to have you cone and visit my blog.

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  12. I love those flowers with the button centers and the colors and stitching in the Seaside Pebble Blanket. I empathize with you about chronic illnesses getting in the way of crafting, as I live with MS and have found my breast cancer spread to the bones. I'd love to have you cone and visit my blog.

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  13. A Creative Mindfulness art course sounds like such fun and your pictures seem to back that up.

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  14. Lovely crating, the drawings are great :)

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