An outing

I decided last night that I was going to take a trip to The Craft Barn in Lingfield today. I called Mum to see if she wanted a trip out - I knew she'd say yes ;o) - and arranged to pick her up in the morning. We're lucky because The Craft Barn is only 10 - 15 minutes from us but not so lucky in that they don't always have the things we would like. I really wanted to get some more white textured Bazzil cardstock but was out of luck. I did, however, pick up the Martha Stewart butterfly punch that I've been wanting for a while - now I'll have to think of what to use it on! After an hour or so wandering around looking at everything, we headed off to Best Wishes for coffee and a tea cake. This little shop is a treasure trove with lots of odds and ends as well as a good selection of cards.

I've never actually seen anyone sitting at the table outside, but it certainly looks very pretty.

Mum and I always have a good laugh when we go out and today was no exception :o). I decided to try the "stick you arm out and take a photo of yourselves" shot - it didn't work out too badly for a first attempt ;o)

It was such a beautiful day and the trees around the pond were looking really pretty.

This evening it was Claire's turn to have her hair cut - much to her relief as her fringe has been driving her crazy. I took this photo by focusing on Mary and Claire in the mirror.

Jennifer is a little sweetheart and we've known her since she was born. She was quite chatty this evening and I managed to get a few photos of her. Unfortunately, she doesn't stay still for long and most of them were slightly blurred because of movement. I thought this one was quite sweet though and played around with some of the Pioneer Women actions for PSE on it. I'm still very new to playing with actions but enjoying them all the same.

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I'm now ready for a slightly earlier night. I haven't had a chance to look at all the blogs I usually look at but hope to catch up tomorrow. Have a great evening.

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Updated layout

After posting the layout I decided I wasn't quite happy with it (and not the journaling this time). It didn't seem to feel complete to me. I've now added a pink mat to the photos and journaling and feel much happier. The green is more lime green IRL but it isn't showing it properly in the photo :o(. PS> I have stuck the corners down a bit better now too ;o) xx

Spring Layout

As I lay in bed last night thinking about how much I have been enjoying Spring this year, I thought I should make a layout about it. So, after work this morning I made a start and I've just finished it (in between doing the washing and making lunch ;o) ) With hindsight I would have done the journaling a little differently - so that the brads lined up with the gap between the photos - but I'm not going to redo it now. I'm quite happy with the end result and like the "spring" colours used in it.

We've been waiting and wondering when our Cherry tree would start flowering - no more waiting, this weekend the flowers have started opening :o) Aren't they beautiful!

I hope you're enjoying the weekend too!

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Enjoying the weather

Can't believe the weather we've been having and making the most of it :) Love that the leaves have started to come on our Acer

Enjoying a braai (barbecue) with Mum and Dad this afternoon. Yummy!

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Have a wonderful weekend wherever you may be :)

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