The call came last night and I was prancing around the floor with a huge grin on my face, singing and laughing when my OH got in from work! Ye gods you might say - she's gone manic! No, I'm just so excited and proud of myself!
I start next Friday with 3 long induction days, but from then on will have 3 shifts of 6hrs each, either 8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm.
There is a small niggle at the back of my mind that concerns me - what if I can't cope after 18 months of &^$£". What if I fail myself, will I be able to pick myself up, shake it off and carry on?
All I can promise myself is that I'm going to give this one hec of a go. I'm ready, someone is looking after me with the appropriateness (??LOL) of this fabulous job and I deserve to be happy again.
Hope it's been as beautiful a dawn where you are :)
Sue x
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday Search for Etsy Sellers
Good Morning campers, it's overcast and drizzly here today so I've put my thinking hat on for ways to make me cheer up. I wanted to work it around Etsy and some of the fabulous sellers to be found there, so my new idea for a Wednesday morning is a 'Wednesday Search for Etsy Sellers' challenge. The idea being I choose a theme, do a search and feature 6 sellers items.
As I need cheering up, this week's theme is Roses :) One of my favourite garden flowers, they are found in almost every colour and for every location - an amazing species. And they smell fabulous too!
In no particular order, here are some examples of the tag 'rose' found on my search, all are beautiful and I could have chosen many dozens but space is a factor!
Reminiscent of Fabergé, this is a stunning, hand painted duck egg by ElegantEggArt.
Measuring 3.75" inc stand and featuring roses and Swarovski crystals, this is hand-painted in acrylics and sealed to protect.
Fed up with losing your keys, juggling the baby or the shopping?
A Wristlet Keychain is the answer. Garden Gate from jimmypickles is large enough to find in your bag and comfy enough to hang keys from your wrist.
Brilliant!
A lovely spring looking pair of earrings from michvanetta with Lemon Roses.
Using Czech glass beads and swarovski crystals, they have a vintage aura due to using Natural Vintaj Brass findings.
Gorgeous!
I love recycling and here is a pretty, practical example from RecycledMemories. The Recycled Yellow Rose Hat is sized for a young child.
Created from a vintage Wilendur tablecloth and trimmed with lace and a flouncy bow, wouldn't Bow-girls be absolutely perfect for a summer wedding?
Another great upcycled idea from ArtfulMosaicSupplies!
Hand cut from quality china, these tiles include lovely pink roses against a green and pale yellow background.
At approx 1", they would be perfect to brighten up a recycled tea tray.
Wow, imagine a Natural rose filled soap and you have Rosary Soap from SmellsandBells.
Sprinkled with rose petals and deeply scented with rose geranium, rosewood and frankincense, it looks almost good enough to eat.
Yummy...
Hope you'll check these and all the fabulous sellers on Etsy soon.
Toodleoo
Sue x
As I need cheering up, this week's theme is Roses :) One of my favourite garden flowers, they are found in almost every colour and for every location - an amazing species. And they smell fabulous too!
In no particular order, here are some examples of the tag 'rose' found on my search, all are beautiful and I could have chosen many dozens but space is a factor!
Reminiscent of Fabergé, this is a stunning, hand painted duck egg by ElegantEggArt.
Measuring 3.75" inc stand and featuring roses and Swarovski crystals, this is hand-painted in acrylics and sealed to protect.
Fed up with losing your keys, juggling the baby or the shopping?A Wristlet Keychain is the answer. Garden Gate from jimmypickles is large enough to find in your bag and comfy enough to hang keys from your wrist.
Brilliant!
A lovely spring looking pair of earrings from michvanetta with Lemon Roses.
Using Czech glass beads and swarovski crystals, they have a vintage aura due to using Natural Vintaj Brass findings.
Gorgeous!
I love recycling and here is a pretty, practical example from RecycledMemories. The Recycled Yellow Rose Hat is sized for a young child.Created from a vintage Wilendur tablecloth and trimmed with lace and a flouncy bow, wouldn't Bow-girls be absolutely perfect for a summer wedding?
Another great upcycled idea from ArtfulMosaicSupplies!
Hand cut from quality china, these tiles include lovely pink roses against a green and pale yellow background.
At approx 1", they would be perfect to brighten up a recycled tea tray.
Wow, imagine a Natural rose filled soap and you have Rosary Soap from SmellsandBells.
Sprinkled with rose petals and deeply scented with rose geranium, rosewood and frankincense, it looks almost good enough to eat.
Yummy...
Hope you'll check these and all the fabulous sellers on Etsy soon.
Toodleoo
Sue x
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
On a Lighter Note....
I've been baking for the family for years, which lead to me getting a City & Guilds qualification in Sugarcraft Design. Wow, it was so exciting participating in both national and international shows. The Pinnacle was a Gold at the 1996 national show in Thame, Oxfordshire.
These days I only bake celebration cakes for family and friends, but I still love the process, I try to make my sugar flowers as realistic as possible, using real flowers to ensure both the shaping and colouring are the best I can manage.
Here's a small slideshow of some I have made recently :)
These days I only bake celebration cakes for family and friends, but I still love the process, I try to make my sugar flowers as realistic as possible, using real flowers to ensure both the shaping and colouring are the best I can manage.
Here's a small slideshow of some I have made recently :)
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