Sunday, June 20, 2010

Years Gone By!

Last week my mum and I decided to visit my mum's sister, my aunt.  She had just turned 60 a couple of days beforehand, and we were very much laden with gifts.  Anyhoo after copious amounts of birthday cake and cups of tea, my mum asked to see one of the old photo albums.  Cue a lot of laughing and a huge trip down memory lane.
This is what we found in the album:
My brother and I. I'm 2 in this photo. Mum says I was very mean to him, seemingly I was jealous that he was around hahaha!



Little Squirrel with  Paddington Bear T-shirt aged between 5 or 6.



With my partner in crime, Shep the dog, he wouldn't let anyone near me(even my siblings) he was really protective. We grew up together, he was bought as a puppy 6 months after I was born.





My little sister (she was a bit of a tomboy, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone.)



My Grandad (or Papa as we called him) with my Aunt Mary on the left and holding my mum.



My Aunt who celebrated her 60th

My siblings and I. Just look at the size of the Rolo packet my sister is holding, it's huge.
From left to right my brother Mark, Me, holding my baby brother Jason and my little sister Amanda.


My Nana and I.  I'm about 8 months old in this picture

My Nana and Aunt Margaret

My mum and sister


Me striking a pose



My young aunt, she was just 10 years older than me. With my Uncle Alec, who I lost at the age of 6.

Melody the dog, (she used to steal tea from your cup if you laid it down. and me), think I'm aged 8.


my Aunt Margaret, Nana and Aunt Alison




Hope I didn't bore everyone too much.  I had real fun looking through these photos, a real trip to the past.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Bugs and Flowers Swap!

Hooray!  I have just received word that this little swap parcel has reached its destination.  It is now safely in the hands of the recipient.   It had to wing it's way to Turkey, I'm so glad it has arrived! Why? Cause I put a lot of work into it hahaha!

Let's have a look at the goodies. First up a little ladybird tape measure.  This is my own pattern and was a bit of an experiment (I'm very pleased with the results). Crocheted in black and red cotton.


The wings kept moving, hence the pins. They stopped me using a  few bad words while trying to make them sit. :0
I'm not a very patient person at the moment! : p

A little ladybird with her spots i.e. buttons.  I decided on a two spot ladybird.  I believe she is native to the U.K.

Look she works!  She reassured me it wasn't sore when I pulled her antenna to reveal the tape measure.

Now for the Ladybird home!

Under Construction!

The inside of the ladybirds home i.e. box bag.

Little label, so the  ladybird knows it's her home



Shaping the bag


The outside


Hey!  I think she likes her new home.


Ooooww! She's gone inside


Have a safe journey, little one, bye!


That was fun! What can I make next? Watch this space.