Thursday 25 March 2010

You know it's Spring..



...because it's your sweet Sissy's birthday and she's a natural born woman of Spring. No doubt.
...because your beautiful craft space looks a bit gloomy and in need of an overhaul. And you're in the mood to do it.
...because you've started promising yourself that you'll lose the 'winter weight'; salad season is just around the corner.
...because you've noticed that you can colour in or cut out without having to find your glasses a little later each day.
...because your fingers seem automatically to be selecting cheerful ink colours.
...because the paper manufacturers are definitely working on your personal seasonal tastes - Basic Grey Kioshi. I rest my case.
...because you surprise yourself by promising a workshop or two on themes that do not suit you. Cute. Animals. Huh?
...because you have that 'fresh start' feel; the urge to finish some cast aside projects and tidy up a couple of albums seems to be upon you. Even the EHAS album. Blimey.
...because your intentions to learn a bit more about your camera are suddenly an imperative in view of changing light and potential holidays.
...because you hope that at the next gathering, the family is thoughtful enough to coincidentally co-ordinate their wardrobe colours so that an idea for a new album can be made with a fluid and certain continuity. You predict some bossing about.
...because it's absolutely pouring with rain, the light is on in the work room and you're wearing three layers.
Housekeeping: I'm not deliberately monitoring comments, it's just a glitch I guess. And I haven't been able to access them at all today and I know there are a couple of questions I want to answer! Also folks - congratulations - there are 60 desks to look at - if you missed the last handful cos it was getting late - do back track a bit, it'll be worth it! And a final PS: it's actually never too late or too early, just post it!

23 comments:

Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics said...

I'm so glad spring is here :) Thats a gorgeous card!!

Mandy said...

beautiful card! very spring!

{{hugs}}mandyxx

Crissi Harvey said...

Gorgeous card

Annie said...

Love the card and spring is also my favourite time of year.
A x

Rosie said...

The stamps you've used here are just SCRUMPTIOUS! Your sister will love her card.

Angie said...

Glad I popped back as I did miss one ...what a great read it was... cant believe how big the group is ...as a slow typer it takes me all day to cover everyone so Wednesdays are given up to WOYWW ...totally lol
Loved your 'you know its Spring because' ... put a smile on my face.
Great card ...love those stamps ...your sister will love it.

Linby said...

beautiful card Julia.
Linbyx

Pam said...

I still need to pop back to a few desks, I seem to have less time every week but more places to visit!!

Fab card by the way.

Hugs Pam

Lyn said...

Cuckles - I recognise all those signs of spring AND I'm wearing all those layers of clothes! Fab card.

Carmen said...

This did make me chuckle, I recognise nearly every sign there *g*

I love that card is that all done with one stamp?

Thank you for your lovely words on my last couple of blogs Julia, they mean such a lot, everyone has been so encouraging, I didn't expect it :) I don't know why I am constantly surprised - crafters are amazing people!

mckinkle said...

Help me out Julia, what does GGIIWA stand for?! Oh, Ive just this second got it after quite some brain ache. Better late then never then I guess!

Super card, lovely natural colours and a lush length of ribbon!

Oh whats up with cute animals?! lol!

Keryn x

misteejay said...

Lovely cheerful card - beutiful choice of colours.

...and I've just bumped the temp on the heating back up so spring must be on the way LOL

Toni :o)

Handmade with Love said...

Really pretty card Julia and love the way you have summed up the start of spring! Tracey x

Unknown said...

Loving this card ... really pretty and bright and cheerful!
60 desks is pretty amazing :0)

mountainear said...

I too love that seed-headed card. Great to see signs of spring. Isn't everybody soooooo excited this year?

Paige said...

Well that was a lovely read to start the day with :) and then I went out into the back yard and saw all my mini daff's in flower :) wonderful!!! I've had a bit of a spring clean in my craft area, something different to show for next weeks WOYWW?

Spyder said...

Fabulous card!
(Lyn)

Charlie said...

And I know for sure what SPRING is all about as I just returned from TWO lovely weeks (PLEASE DONT HATE ME...) in Southern France. I am behind reading - visiting - commenting and all other important things. OH yes and nearly forgot cleaning and washing - but who cares. Like your card.

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Love the card Julia :) I love the bit about the family possibly co-ordinating their apparel so you can make an album with a certain fluidity to it LOL
Anne xx

Unknown said...

wow Julia - lurving this card...

60 desks??? Its the first time since being a member I didnt visit anyone - so, sorry for that folks!

love your reasons that you know spring is upon us. What about the one where you just start putting winter clothes further to the back of the wardrobe and then it bloody randomly snows again!!!

Paula x x x

katemade designs said...

lovely card, great colors.

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