This is what we’re doing on Saturday – they were SO much fun to make and I love the way the little flaps open out for messages or photos.
I’m sure he looked tattier when he was feeding young, but he’s a real mess at the moment, with only two or three tail feathers and what appears to be a VERY painful leg! I noticed today that he slips in the wet and he’s really struggling to stay on this branch – really sad.
Today’s the 13 March and sadly, I think we’ve lost our little friend. It’s over 3 weeks since I’ve seen him, now and the last time I saw him, his claw was withered. He hadn’t been using his ‘bad leg’ for a couple of weeks, but was as feisty as ever, so I didn’t suspect anything. The last time I saw him, he was at my feet, eating sultanas and fighting off anything that came within a foot or so. Unfortunately, we had a couple of nights of bad frost and I can only guess at what happened to him. I really miss him.
Just got to play with my new stamps for the first time – they came back double the size they’re supposed to be, but some of them are really gorgeous that way, despite my misgivings. This is just one of them – boring, but I enjoyed the way the different backgrounds made each card look different. The third card background is interesting – I made it years ago but I really like it. It was elastic bands around a brayer, which resulted in a really soft, veneer-like effect. Must try that again…… we forget, don’t we?
I was really (pleasantly) surprised this morning to find a gorgeous – stunning – little work of art in my mail – and here it is. I’ve photographed the detail so you can see it because it really is exquisite and so delicate. Love the idea and adore the card! Thanks, Suse.
MY INKY CORNER 