Apologies for not being around but I had a funeral to attend last Wednesday which I went to by train, in fact 3 trains each way. I'm fine with using trains and hoping platforms with 2mins to spare on one connection but just couldn't face doing the M25 and trying to work out which correct exit to come off at. It was a tiring day though. Then when I came home I had a commissioned card to hand deliver the next day and whilst the card was made I needed to just make a quick envelope up for it.
Just and quick do not go together! Firstly my envelope maker required me to use a 12"x12" paper but the digi paper I was working with was only 8"x 11" ish and not wanting to put a join in the envelope I went off to the the drawing board to devise my own envelope. 3 hrs later and I had a box envelope I was pleased with. Then I had the bright idea of building a magnetic closure into the design. Do I ever learn!!!!! I eventually finished the box in the small wee hours of the morning. I can't show the card or box yet but they were well liked by the recipient. I had another commission on Saturday to hand deliver so Friday was spent out in the garden (it being lovely weather) finishing that one too. I will show that in a post shortly. Today has been just as hectic as we had the planner arrive for the last stage of the bathroom refit to measure up for the replacement door to the built in cupboard (that had to be partially demolished in order to fit the new bath and shower screen in). Once that has been fitted it will all be done and I can show you the finished bathroom in all it's glory. Oh and The Doc also had the dentist on Friday as well and we both have the opticians this Thursday. If work rang me up now and said we need you back I'd be saying "Exactly which 5mins of the day would you be thinking of then?" Whoever said retirement was easy or boring!!
I will be round asap to all your blogs.
Beautiful, painting Valery, just love this.x ♥[aNNie]
ReplyDeleteHello there, Mrs A. I just spotted your pretty flamingo at the top of my thumbnails and I thought it was high time I dropped by to say "hi" and to comment on this pretty Japanese styled watercolour. Lovely! Reading your post about best laid plans and all so struck a cord with me and made me laugh but I'm sorry to learn you had a recent funeral to attend. Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteThis looks very tropical and I like it very much! And I can agree: retirement is not boring at all over here as well!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Gorgeous work there Mrs A! Crumbs though, I had to go and lay down after reading about the whirlwind life!
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Di xx
A fabulous painting. Great job!
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Life seems to be keeping you very busy at the moment it's worn me out just thinking about it. I love the gorgeous postcard you made with the stamps, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Hi Mrs A this is a stunning card I love it. You do seem to be very busy. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteThe flamingo is beautiful. I agree with you aboout retirement, now I don't know how I had time to work.
ReplyDeleteWork or retirement, life is always full of things to do, time flies and isn't enought... :(
ReplyDeleteYour painting is so beautiful, love the colours you choosen for the bird plumage!
Your card is lovely and the water colouring is beautiful. You've certainly had a busy time. Isn't it strange how all these jobs take much longer than we expect them to. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card Valery, wonderful colours and images. I'm pants at doing envelopes even though I've got a Memory Keepers machine for making them, I just can't work it out.
ReplyDeleteI think time is flying by even more quickly since I retired, scary or what, Kate x
What a lovely painting! Fab design!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Fabulous painting, love the colours you've used. I hope next week is less hectic for you, I got tired just reading about it! Cara X
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ReplyDeleteoh this is such a very super postcard.
Your stamped design is so pretty and coloured just perfectly too.
Good luck with the rest of the bathroon refit.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Well this is a fabulous card, LIM/CAS but with lovely images and colours.
ReplyDeleteKath x
A lovely card. The stamps are fabulous and your choice of colours look wonderful. It sounds like there's never a dull, or relaxing, moment for you just now xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous flamingo design, and never a dull moment eh! Know EXACTLY what you mean about the M25!!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your flamingo. Beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Mrs A and I love the colours xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolouring, Anne. Such lovely images and pretty mix of colours. Sounds like you've had a very busy week. Need to find some time to put your feet up ... maybe next week. I find I'm more busy with retirement than I expected, that's for sure. xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is really lovely, Anne, but your life is waaaaaay too hectic right now! It is true and retired people quickly learn they don't know how they ever had time to work!! Good luck with all of it! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYou are having a busy time and what a long day with funeral included. Can't wait to see photos of your envelope box, I'm intrigued. Also can't wait to see your renovated bathroom. Lovely postcard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous watercolor scene! I hope life slows down a bit for you soon.
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