Thanks for the info on the teapot and cup I posted a photo of last week, I had totally forgotten it was from a film, I'm sure I saw the film with our GSs, Ha,ha, so as we passed it the other day I told Steve and he said that the shop only sells miniature figures from films,! Shame he didn't mention that before!
Many thanks for all your kind comments and good wishes for Steve, pleased to say his scars are healing nicely, while he was having his blood levels checked this morning his nurse came over to have a quick look, she gave him the thumbs up!
We had a busy day last Wednesday but at least we had the windscreen fixed, managed to buy a small tent for Grandsons to make a den in when they are over, saves them taking every chair cushion, towels and anything else they can find, we also bought a camping bed for our youngest GS to sleep on, with only two bedrooms they have to make do when they are all here!
My drink related post for this week.
We had time between appointments for a quick coffee and we decided to be naughty and share a muffin, very rich but very nice.
To complete our day of rushing around we decided that it was too hot to cook as by 5.30pm when we were driving home in was showing 35c in the car so we called at the local chippy, as they are fondly called, they cook the fish and chips fresh for each customer so it takes fifteen minutes but they were delicious, it’s a treat for us as we only usually indulge ourselves when we are over in England although when our youngest comes over from San Francisco he likes to have a take away, not fish and chips though, would you believe puka pies, his choice usually steak and kidney! He loves pies so I have to make some to freeze when I go over on a visit.
Between all the rushing around I have managed a little crafting although with the high temperatures last weekend it was hard going.
I made this card for two challenges, one to use Alcohol inks and the other a sketch challenge.
After using the inks I embossed the piece, it really changed the look of the colours, I used some of the bling I have had for ages, also some ribbon, not much but I always feel pleased if I manage to use any!
This one I spotted on Pinterest and thought it looked a little different.
Made all from my stash, card, papers, foil card and I die cut the flowers that are actually buttons!
You may have noticed a theme, I love purples, lilacs etc, even our GSs know its my favourite.
Tonight we are off to watch a football match, Nottingham Forest are over here for a couple of friendly games before the season starts, Steve has always followed them as they are his home team, luckily they are playing just an hour away so we are going out for a meal with our neighbours who are also from Nottingham. We have been to Portugal two years running to watch them, it’s a ten hour drive from here but it makes for a nice holiday and we usually go for a week! Unfortunately they have just sacked the Manager so the boys are a little disappointed they won't get to meet Martin O'Neil!
Hope you all have a good week with some good weather but not too hot!!
Jan x
I hope your temperatures start to cool off. Your card looks great. That take out food looks delicious. The coffee and muffin were a wonderful treat to have. Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteGlad your hubby is well on the mend. The coffee and muffin look great, and as for that fried fish - soooo yummy! Have fun at football, happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking breakfast break and - oh I do love fish and chips! Beautiful cards! Enjoy your game, and happy T day!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read that your husband is doing much better. Seems like this is a much better week than last week.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. Looks like you and Sharon were both working with AIs this week. Maybe even the same challenge. That one card is really unique.
I love fish and chips (fries). Yours look decadent. Speaking of decadent, the muffin sure looks it, too. Of course, it went well with the coffee, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing it with us, as well as your cards, for T this Tuesday, Jan.
Sounds like you've had a wonderful time with family and enjoying all those lovely treats! The muffin looked delicious as did the fish and chips, being in the North of England we always have mushy peas with ours ...lol 😉. Your cards are beautiful, such pretty colours and designs! Enjoy the football and wishing you a Happy T Day! Jo x
ReplyDeleteThat muffin looks delicious! Glad that your husband is doing better.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the children taking every cushion and blanket to make forts. A tent will be a hit with them!
Beautiful cards! That purple is lovely.
Have fun at the football game. Sounds like a wonderful day to spend a holiday.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Oh, Jan I love that second card. You always make such special pretty cards. That muffin looks yummy. Have a great T Day!
ReplyDeleteThe card is striking! I like purple, too :) I'd enjoy that coffee and muffin, I'm sure, as a dessert after the fish ;) Yummmm! Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Steve is on the mend. That must be a load off your chest.
ReplyDeleteTemperatures are back to normal. I always think it feels much warmer on the coast (humidity levels?). Here we have a very dry heat and it doesn't seem to bother me.
Your cards are beautiful, and that second one is very unusual. I also like mauve and have a box especially full of all things purple.
Oh, (groan) fish and chips! It is a thing we do miss. This year we won't be going to the UK so I think we will have to take a trip to the coast.(I'm drooling already)
Happy (belated) T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
how fun you know hameln! i´ve never been there, but one of my best friends was born there.
ReplyDeletei wish you could send over such a muffin now... drooling;)...
have a great week (i often miss tuesdays, as blogger doesn´t send me email notifications any longer)
I think your little muffin was just a little naughty and a little nice. 😉 I'm glad to hear that Steve is doing well. I bet your grandsons will be delighted with their little "campground." Your card is lovely. We've had cool nights and some rain. So the mornings are lovely, but by 2 p.m. the temperature goes into the 90s (30s C). Today our electricity is out because of a lightening strike last night. So we don't even have fans - phew!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-day, Jan! Eileen xx
I bet the grandsons will love the tent Oooh, the muffin looks amazing. We ran errands today and stopped for lunch. Instead of fish and chips, I ordered fried clams. It's officially Summer now with fried clams. The cards you made are very pretty. I hope Nottingham won the match and glad Steve is on the mend. Happy T Day
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