I didn't manage to post these photos before Easter, so though I would do an Easter-ish post. Above are the butterfly cakes with additional chocolate mini eggs which disappeared very quickly!
These were some of the cards I sent out this year and thoroughly enjoyed making them.
This card was for a friend's birthday and she really likes the slow drawing patterns.
This morning, on my meander round the garden, I saw my old friend the unnamed fringed tulip.
A small Choisya 'White Dazzler' which I bought a year ago is flowering happily...
...as is Magnolia 'Fairy Blush'. I really should give this a bit of love and care - it has been somewhat ignored recently.
Finally, this morning the blueberries were a-buzz with bees, so hopefully we should get another good crop of berries later in the year. We are due some hot (for the UK at this time of year - up to 27 degrees centigrade, which is ten degrees higher than usual for the time of year) weather this coming week, so I will be planning the watering regime for the pots carefully so that I make best use of this precious resource.
Love your cards (and those cakes don't look as if they would have lasted long.
ReplyDeleteYour blooms are special too. Be careful in your hot weather - it is very early to reach those temperatures.
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Thanks, EC. No, the cakes didn't last very long, but were very nice! It is very early to be getting those temperatures, and I don't feel happy when it goes above 21 degrees C! Luckily, the sitting room is at the back of the house and is east facing, so in shade from mid-morning. We'll drink plenty, wear hats and use sunscreen and and keep out of the sun altogether at the hottest times of the day.
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Ellie
It all looks wonderful Ellie - I am sure those cakes did not last long, they look so delicious. Your cards are just beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. It's always so nice to have a fellow crafter's appreciation as they know how long things take to make! The butterfly cakes with or without Easter egg decorations don't last long in our house as they are my husband's absolute favourite!
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Ellie
I usually go for cornflake nests at Easter but I think I'll go for butterfly buns with the additional little eggs next time. The garden has definitely woken from its winter slumber, so many gorgeous blooms. My tulips are done for another year, I must make a note to add to them later this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. I can recommend the butterfly cakes with additions - depending on the time of year, there are lots of things that can be added, like Twirl bites and others in that range. The weather has certainly encouraged the garden now, hasn't it? Most of my tulips have finished now and like you, I really need some more for next year!
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Ellie