Day by day...

This week has flown by so fast but I did go for a beautiful walk with my husband on Monday as it was a public holiday here in South Africa. We celebrated Woman's Day! We decided to take a long walk up Chapmans Peak drive to a viewing point. The views are so stunning as you look down towards Kommetjie and the Lighthouse at the point. This is Long Beach and yes it is very long and very beautiful! 

I have started a new little project with my shades of green MoYa yarn. I will post more pictures next week as it takes shape. 

I am so excited as my book arrived from the U.K. Kerry Lord has created the cutest animals and my girls found it so difficult to choose which ones they want me to crochet for them! Can you guess which one I am starting with?

A sweet friend from America is wanting some crochet and watercolour gift tags so I am busy painting some new birds for her. This is" Mr. Wagtail "and these are very common in our garden all year round. 

My husband has flown to China today on business for two weeks. I know I will be spending lots of time this weekend with my tea and crochet hook as I start my new "Edwards Menagerie" animal and finish my other little project.

Crunchies with chocolate topping are always a good idea too!

 I love this Simply Crochet magazine and its full  inspiration.

I love this quote by C.s. Lewis who also happens to be one of my favourite authors! I am busy reading one of his books at the moment and maybe I will find some time to read too this weekend! It is chilly, cold and raining here in Cape Town so a perfect opportunity to read! 

Happy creative weekend! xx

Create!

It is the end of a busy week and very busy term of Homeschooling my two prescious girls! How wonderful and blessed I am that in between all the school work and daily grind of life (housework, shopping, extra murals and the list goes on..) I get to catch snippets of time to ....CREATE!

My project as we head into the weekend and July school holidays is to make new stock of Teeny Tiny gift tags. I have a few new gorgeous colours of cotton thread for the little crochet flowers and hearts. I am trying a new brand of yarn which is a combination of cotton and bamboo. It is also all natural and hand dyed. The hand dyed colours are so beautiful! The name of it is Eco- Fusion and their website is www.nurturingfibres.co.za if you want to check it out. I purchased my stock from a local supplier.

I found loads of cute buttons which I will add to the flowers and hearts and I just need to source some new ribbon as my ribbon stock is low.

I am adding  more birds to the watercolour tags but they will all be South African little birds!

I have to mention the big "green" Cuttlebug in the picture. My husband gave it to me for my birthday last year! It has been the most wonderful gift! All the pretty embossed tags are all made using the Cuttlebug.

My blog is just 2 weeks old and I am loving every minute of sharing my art/craft ideas and designs. I have connected and made new friends overseas and caugh tup with old friends from school! I feel so blessed!

Have a wonderful peaceful weekend! Happy CREATing!