In my world this past week, there's a clear correlation. Granddaughter Chloe celebrated her second birthday on Saturday in the Okanagan, so there was cake galore.
Our visit to the new locale seemed to have elicited a visit from a cinnamon bear. From the looks of him/her (we didn't get close enough to check), some post-hibernation sprucing up should have been in the cards. A curry-comb and hairdresser were definitely required.
As for spinning, grandson Linkin and his dad had a blast at his sister Chloe's party, as did all the other children shouting and screaming at a decibel level to rival lift-off at Cape Canaveral.
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We stopped for a quick visit on the way home with another grandson, Owen, as he and his family were unable to attend Chloe's party. And actually, we visited with his parents as well. 🤣
His current fascination with Lego is boundless, as he arranged them by colour, then by number of bumps, and then by who knows what?!
As we were away for four days (and recovering for two afterwards 😉), there was little activity in the studio, apart from some card backgrounds created,
and a start on a couple of mini books because I found two neat little boxes in my stash and retro-fitting seemed like a great idea.
I'm looking forward to getting these finished this week, as well as starting on a larger book form. And who knows what will really happen to those best-laid plans?
Hi Win, you have beautiful Grandchildren. The cake looks good too! You are so kind with the comments you leave me, my only regret is that we don't live close as I would love someone to craft with though I dought that we'd get much done Lol! The new books look gorgeous so far. I've just been introduced to some new paper (well new to me anyway) it's called DURA-LAR and DURA-Bright. It is a polyester film that you can drawer on, paint on etc but it looks like sheets of plastic wondered if you know it. Think I shall have some fun with this. Take care and happy crafting xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela - I think the grands are pretty darn gorgeous myself!! 😉
ReplyDeleteWe'd be in great trouble if we were able to play together...madness of all kinds would ensue. Don't know about Dura-Lar or Dura-Bright, so will have to check them out. Thanks for the hint!!
Have a fantabulous week, my friend - here's to happy play! xo
The bear's name just came to me - Kelly. Good for either male or female.
ReplyDeletePerfect - I'm sure he/she is very happy with that! 😀
DeleteKelly returned when Neal had chili warmed up for lunch. Kelly got the idea when Neal aimed some pebbles at her/him - or should I say 'them'.
DeleteTime to get that Kelly unhabituated, I'd say. Or at least stop cooking chili out of hibernation season! 😁
DeleteWell, who minds missing time in the studio if you get to spend time with lovely grandchildren? And cake, too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who 'retro-fits'. Wouldn't want to waste those pretty boxes.
Thanks for all your lovely feedback on my blog. Just want to check with you - when I reply, do you get the email? It doesn't show up on the blog for some reason. Have a great weekend.
It was a great week, Tracy - the visits with the grandchildren were long overdue!
DeleteRetrofitting is the best idea when you just can't resist making use of all those lovely little boxes that would otherwise hit the landfill.
And no - I do not get an email when you respond to comments...I'm never sure what the heck is going on with Blogger!! 😉
Oh no! I've always replied to the email comment and you must think I've been horribly negligent in responding. Will reply on the blog from now on! 😫
DeleteNo worries, Tracy - I know we're thinking of each other most of the time anyway!! 😉
DeleteWin, your grandkids are adorable aren't they just so much fun. Mine have all gone and grown up on me....booo. My youngest is 6 this year.
ReplyDeleteThat bear indeed look like he's having a bad hair day, but then so am I.
And when you said "There was little activity in the studio." I thought to myself "Yeah right." And sure enough Your little activity is probably a months work for the average artist...lol
Have a wonderful week my friend. Hugs,
I'm so loving this stage of grandchildren, and it makes me happy that I didn't start on my own family until into my thirties. It means the fun just goes on and on! And I'm sure that every stage is filled with delight!
DeleteAnd here's to getting as much studio time in as possible - even the little projects are fun, and a few minutes a day can accomplish much, right?!!!
Happy week, my dear friend; may you and yours have a wonderful one! xo
You have a super-lovely family dear Win!
ReplyDeleteAnd this bear is perfectly hilarious (from a distance)!
Your beginnings of books are, as usual, a real explosion of creativity, colours and joy. Not to mention the perfection of the realization. Long live the old boxes!
Continue to have fun and shine in our existence.
PS: Sorry for the delay, we have so many thunderstorms every day now that our computer is almost always off.
Other PS: I don't receive your comments in my mailbox, or vice versa, they don't appear in the blog but fall into my mailbox... Another mystery of the 'evolution of the web', as 'they' call it at Blogger...
I feel truly fortunate to have such a wonderful family, Sim, so many thanks.
DeleteI agree about the bear - having him so close with only the patio door between us was quite intimidating!
Here's to more books,
Here's to more books, old boxes and creativity galore!! Sorry to hear about all the Blogger craziness - I truly have no idea what's going on there, and repeated requests for assistance apparently fall on deaf ears. 🤨 As always, many thanks for your wonderful connection, despite thunderstorms and Blogger chaos. xo
Sometimes getting away from crafting for a few days gives you inspiratioin again I find. Pleased you had a good time with the grandchildren ! xoxo
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth, Corrie?! We had a great time, and always look forward to more with them - pure joy involved there!
DeleteLovely photos of the grandies, Win! Sorry, I missed this earlier. And a bear too! We don't get those around here, so I'm fascinated!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Zsuzsa, and you can be quite happy that your locale doesn't include the bruins. In British Columbia we have black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly bears, and they're all dangerous, not matter the size. I was very happy to see that cinnamon head off into the bush again! 😉
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