Friday 12 June 2015

Five on Friday



Hello....... It's five on a Friday time again. Today I thought I'd share with you a few Summerhouse happenings from the past week.


Finger crossed my energy levels are finally starting to pick up again, so I've been tackling the Summerhouse in ten minute slots.


I've also finally finished my first ever attempt at acrylics, I started this picture back in January before the relapse really kicked in and finished it off this week.


I've also started to learn a new musical instrument, I already play the guitar and mandolin and I really wanted to learn the banjo but with my joint pain I decided the banjo was going to be a bit of a struggle at the moment. We have a local Ukulele group in the town, which I went along to last week and a friend lent me her concert ukulele to see how I get on.


My Summertime wreath is back in town too, I've slowly been re pinning the flowers,


Talking of flowers I thought I'd share a mosaic of the magic Roses from our garden, I took a picture of the same rose each day as it transformed, I do love this Rose it's a Florabunda called Masquerade.

Well that's about it for this week, I'm so pleased that this relapse seems to be lifting after what was possibly the worst six months I've had with this illness, I see a local herbalist and at the moment it really seems to be helping, long may it continue.

Joining in with Amy  and KCCO

Happy Crafting

Clare xx

18 comments:

  1. What lovely photos and inspiration, dear Clare. I love the pretty painting - you did a fabulous job! And your flower wreath is quite charming :) Have a delightful weekend. Hugs

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  2. The summer wreath is a real delight and the beautiful rose is stunning. So pleased the herbalist is helping a little.

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  3. I am so glad that things are looking up for you!!! Long may it last!!!! The painting is a wonderful way to celebrate that you are able to do a little more again. I hope that you have a great weekend. Thank you so much for joining in. xx

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  4. Yay for the Ukelele! Such a fun instrument. i have taught it before as a school music teacher and most students seem to to fall in love with it right away. The "smallness" of it should make it easier for you sore hands, too. Enjoy!

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  5. I so enjoyed seeing your photos and reading about your activities. The wreath is so pretty as is your painting. You're very multi talented. I hope you continue to feel better. My best to you.

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  6. Clare I am so happy to hear you are starting to feel a bit better, just in time to enjoy Summer.
    Hugs to you,
    Meredith

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  7. Beautiful roses and I do like your wreath. such pretty colours
    Caz xx

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  8. Great projects! Love the painting and the crocheted wreath. Glad you are getting energy back.

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  9. Gorgeous summer wreath, and the rose transformation is wonderful, so nice of you to take pictures so we can enjoy it too. Good luck with the Ukelele playing, sounds fun.

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  10. So glad you are gradually gaining strength Clare. The painting is great, the daisies in the grass are really effective. I love the roses, they look very similar to the ones in our garden but we have never known the name of the variety. It amazes me how they start off yellow and red and turn to salmon and then pink! Have a lovely weekend. Sharon x

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  11. Beautiful roses! Good luck with the ukulele. My daughter is learning to play at the moment and is in a wee club at school, she loves it.
    Marianne x

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  12. All the makings of a happy week, Clare! Glad you're feeling more like yourself.
    Amalia
    xo

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  13. So glad you are feeling better. Love that wreath and the roses are gorgeous.

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  14. It sounds like you are getting back into the swing of things slowly, which is always a good idea. Still, you are getting a lot done! I love your summer wreath. It is so cheerful and summery.

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  15. Wow what a transformation from one flower - you'd never believe it was the same if you hadn't seen it would you! And I love your flower wreath, it's so very pretty and summery!

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  16. I love the flower wreath. Its some major inspiration for my own front door

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  17. Oooo I am going to pinch that rose! I'm coming over with a shovel, its so pretty!

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