A little card making.

Years ago I used to make all our cards for family & friends but with other hobbies taking over my time this happens less & less these days.

At the end of last year I found the time to make 2 birthday cards. To help me I tend to use the silhouette. I don't see this as cheating as they still tend to take some time & effort to put together. So I thought I would share.

I'm still fond of  box cards & I made this cake filled one especially for my friend Jackie.

I made this for my friend Elaine & enjoyed choosing different patterns for the cake layers.

I'd forgotten how much I used to enjoy making cards so I've made some for tomorrow too which I'll share soon x

Sheena x

One photo & Twenty Words.

Today I am joining in with Abi's meme albeit a little late!

I have fond memories

of when we lived around here,

luckily the friendships continue 

so I still get to visit.

Saddleworth, Greater Manchester.

Sheena x

Blood swept lands & seas of red.

Last month we were thrilled to receive our long awaited poppy. In fact 2 poppies as I had purchased one as a surprise for my parents too. I love the fact mine still has a little mud on it. I've decided not to wash it but now need to find a way to show it off whilst keeping it safe. Any suggestions welcome x 

This arriving reminded me of our visit to London last November to see them. Whilst staying with friends we had the chance to see the poppies both in the day & in the dark. The sheer size of this installation generated a range of feelings amongst the crowds as the reality hit that each poppy represented one person, one life.

Maybe it's because I'm a scrapbooker but I really wish there could have been some  memorabilia on sale there for visitors to help raise more funds for the charity. I for one would have bought postcards or ariel photos as keepsakes of our visit.

I would your advice on displaying my poppy.

Many thanks.

Sheena x