everyday life

everyday life

Sunday, 17 January 2010

It's been a busy week and the weekend has also seen me rushing around. I have not had much time to either read all your lovely posts or indeed do one myself.

In the week I managed to make this.



He is made from felt and I embroidered it too.


I got the idea from this book. I do like him and want to try some other colours and with different decorations.

I also went a little crazy and made some more button hearts. They are so fun to make. A little fiddly but very worthwhile.



The snow has all but gone now. I must say it is nice to see the green fields again. The brown slush at the side of the road is a little less appealing. There is still plenty of 6 foot snowdrifts over the 'tops' and I hear there is more to come on Wednesday!


I've stocked up on bird food this weekend too. They are eating us out of house and home.

We went for a walk today over in Saddleworth.

Hull Mill Pond was frozen and the ducks and geese were no where to be found.


The thaw has meant the river was running fast and high. That water looked so cold.


I found a patch or two of snow to show how long my shadow is in this weak winter sun.


Unfortunately I will be unable to read any blogs or post anything at all this week. Due to some family commitments I will be away from a computer. So have a good week everybody and see you all next weekend.

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful embroidery on your bird. And good to see your lovely photos - it's been relentlessly grey here and I'm glad to see you've found some blue sky and sparkly water! Look forward to catching up with you next week xx

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  2. The button hearts are so cute! Do they keep their shape well when you hang them?

    Love your outdoors photographs.

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  3. Nice Sparlkley birdie Lyn, he looks lovely flying!
    Yes, I saw the mention of more snow, I hope not. I did love it but I am happy to finally see some green again!

    Sarah x

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  4. Love the bird! and the button's hearts, lovely them as well!
    Wonderful pictures!
    Annalisa

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  5. Hello Lyn. The bird is really lovely. I too have that book and plan to make some things from it (rather then just sit and drool over different ideas.

    What wire did you use for the hearts? I have lots of buttons and they would be a lovely way of using some.

    Have a lovely week.

    Colette

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  6. The bird is great. Nice way of celebrating the birds being able to find food again!

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  7. I wish our views were as nice as yours!
    Love the dicky bird too...xxx

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  8. I have to confess that I started to make one of those button hearts last week..and gave up it was so flippin' fiddley!! That's typical of me though ,I have little patience at times!! I used quite a soft copper wire as well.
    I must persevere as I have tons of buttons!
    ;-)

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  9. Love your button hearts & the bird...very pretty. Have a good week :)

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  10. I love your pretty, pink burd:) Have a good week:)

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  11. Gorgeous red bird. The scenery is lovely - all the snow here gone now xx

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  12. the bird looks great & i really love your button hearts, the colourful ones are my favourites,
    Kellyx

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  13. Hello there! Your bird is sooo pretty and just love your button hearts. I must try something like them myself one day! Gorgeous photos by the way. Our snow has completely gone now. I felt sad and happy at the same time. I really love the snow, but it had turned dirty and slushy here in the city. Have a good week! Ros

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  14. Lovely little bird... perhaps he shall call on Spring and encourage an early arrival.
    Do enjoy your week, we shall still be here upon your return.
    Susan

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  15. WoW! I L-O-V-E the bird..it's Gorgeous and such a clever idea - the embroidery is Beautiful and the colour too. I like the birdie footprints in the snow too and the shadow photo :o)

    Don't think I will have much blogging time myself this week, have got loads of the dreaded HW to catch up on.

    Hope You have a good week, take care xx

    Sumea

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  16. ..hope to see soon a flock of those gorgeus birds flying over West Yorkshire!!! xxx

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  17. love the pink bird s - very cheering

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  18. I'm a cat and I know luscious talent when I see it! You and your hubby are FANTASTIC! Tommy likes the river picture---and I like the kitty..natch! :)

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  19. thanks for looking at my blog...like you, in my main blog I like to mix up my comments on life and family, art and photos....the older I get the more diverse my interests. But no cats..just kids...lots of them. The art is mostly wishful thinking and the stuff I am showing is from past years.
    Keep blogging!!!!!

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  20. Love the button hearts! I've attempted them before but my patience got the better of me :)

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  21. Your felt bird is wonderful. Lots of ideas here.

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  22. the button hearts are fab xoxo

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