phacing my spheres

spent far too much time today playing with spheres and gradients.

I know they say housework won't kill you,but why take the chance?

vista9

vista9
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what lies yonder?

Lily is published!

The Nativity Play at Lily's school this year was a great success and for us the best part was the cover of the programme and the accompanying CD featured Lily's artwork! Not bad to be in print at six years old eh?

Christmas day

Well, it's finally Christmas. All the hype and preparations over and a very successful day for the local branch of the family. As you can see from the pictures both Lily and Paige had a great day and you can imagine the expression on Paige's face when she saw a car on the drive- she can't wait until she is 17 in 4 days and can legally sit behind the wheel on a public road. Lily has her bike and a girl and boy doll who can do practically anything a real baby can do.

bubbly

bubbly
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff

just for fun

fibrous

fibrous
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I could fancy this as a bedside rug

primeval

primeval
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this root will keep me occupied and tormented for months

cheerful

cheerful
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff

needed a bit of colour on this chilly December day

reflecting

reflecting
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chystal pebble on a background of hand painted fabric

root3

root3
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a root gathered from a beach in Wales,many years ago

a bit of an animal

a bit of an animal
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first go with root photo

beating wings2

beating wings2
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using the root photo from another angle

Here are the first attempts, I have kept it simple while learning not to stab myself

new toy

Well, I'm back from my holiday and have taken time off from the panic about not having prepared for Christmas before I went away to play with my new toy. I have had this splendid piece of equipment for some weeks but it was a visit to a shop in Utrecht which had gorgeous colours in wool fibres which concentrated my mind. The only thing I can't resist is temptation and there was room in my case wasn't there?

Abi and Izzie

Nicholas

Izzies cousin Heike(spelling?) is a six months old little charmer who was loving the whole evening.

Not only did we have the excitement of Sintaklaas but while I was there, Number One grandson Nicholas and Florine got the keys to their new house so the extended family were able to join in the celebrations as we discussed just where everything is to go and enjoyed the view over the lake from the upper floors and the amazing fold -back windows in the living room.

The excitement of a 'puter' was eclipsed by the fantastic auto uncle Melle had made for her.

Florine,grandson Nicholas's partner and Izzie,waiting for Sintaklaas

after Sintaklaas

well I'm back, after a full and exciting visit to family in Holland.

Izzie has chicken pox but isnt letting that get in the way of enjoying the festivities. Her little cousin Heike(I think I have spelled that wrong) is a six month old charmer who smiled his way through the whole evening.

His daddy, Melle made the splendid auto which Izzie couldn't wait to take to the shops next day.