Welcome desky peeps - it's Wednesday which must mean it's WOYWW - see here for all the details. We've been doing this for nearly 12 years and Julia is planning the way we will celebrate.
Now that I am back visiting Kew Gardens on a Saturday morning, I have less weekend time for crafting, but I did ad some bits to a journal page
I finally decided which of the splattered backgrounds from a couple of weeks ago, to add the bird to!
which probably would have worked better if I'd painted the page first and added the stencil on top, but that can be done next time
I have more to add to this, it needs words of some kind.
I think also I haven't photographed the next stage - I added some stamping over the top
Paperartsy are having some more releases this week... so I may have been shopping!!
Now for the Kew link - I only had a couple of hours (I found an earlier slot than I had started with, so managed to get in a visit before coming home to watch Prince Philip's funeral
Thanks for looking - see you soon
Glad you managed to fit in Kew and the funeral on Saturday Helen. I like that pensive face stencil. The bird looks great on the page you chose as well. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #?
ReplyDeleteLove the pages , especially the face in bright colours! Mostly I see it in black, which is fine, I love that, but the jolt of colour is fab. Nice to see Kew, vicariously, and have a great day desk hopping.
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A lovely post Helene, love the first arty piece and those Tulips.
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Morning, so it's back to Kew which is a signal all is getting back to normal. Love that bird, in fact I have bird envy as I saw the stamp and wanted but resisted in favour of some stencils from A&C.
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Gorgeous Kew pics, I think the tulips have done exceptionally well this year, maybe cos the colder weather has meant they’ve lasted longer? Mine are still gorgeous in the tubs though I have had to water them! Great crafting, the bird is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 6 xxx
Your bird is great Helen, it reminded me of the phoenix in Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteI love to see all your Kew photos. The cherry blossom and the tulips are gorgeous.
Your hair looks fab, I love the cofour.
Take care and I
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 11
Happy WOYWW not I 😏
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, love your pages - that bird is spectacular. So glad you are getting back to Kew now, I've certainly missed your visits and I shall be visiting your pics later when I have a nice cuppa and can sit and really enjoy them at my leisure!
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Diana #16
Great artwork Helen. I bet Kew is inspirational at this time of year. Your photos are so uplifting and beautiful. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteYour bird page is fabulous Helen. I do like the face stencils although I haven’t yet succumbed to buying one. Happy WOYWW and have a great week Angela #3
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful bird! I do really like that stencil and I've just seen Maryanne use it too but I must not give in... Stay safe and keep smiling, Lisa-Jane #5
ReplyDeleteI spent my morning making two very special Memory bears and now have time to catch up on a few of my favourite blogs.
ReplyDeleteLove the pages you’ve been working on this week and am so pleased for you to be able to visit your favourite place.
Hugs,
Annie x #9
Super pages - the dark background really sets off the colourful bird image. The tulips look lovely - I really must get some for the garden next year! They're such friendly flowers and remind me of the Dutch people I used to know! Happy WOYWW! xx zsuzsa #15
ReplyDeleteHelen, I'm afraid you and I could NOT be close friends because I would TOTALLY be broke hanging around you! LOLOLOL Your shopping is evil, I tell you! LOLOL I love both of your pages, and that bird is awesome! So glad you are getting back to "Kew time!" Your pictures are always glorious!! Those flowers are amazing!! I would never want to leave!! Just beautiful. Loved the "selfies" as well! Too cute! :) The Lily if the Valley is my birth flower and it was so pretty! Just stunning photos Helen! Thanks for the walk-through. It is as close as I will ever get! :) Blessings for your weekend! Felicia #21
ReplyDeleteCool pages! Love your Kew pics.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Carol N #24
oooh those gardens look gorgeous :) Love the vibrancy of the colors on the bird page too Helen. ~Stacy #25
ReplyDeleteKew is definitely coming to life now, beautiful photographs. Loving the bird but the face now that's something else and look foward to seeing what sentiment you choose for it. Happy creative woyww, Angela x12x
ReplyDeleteSo pleased they’ve let you back into your garden, fab photos. Bet it was a chilly start though, blimey. You seem to have set MA off with this pensive face, amazing to see what you’re both doing with an image that I would have overlooked completely!
ReplyDeleteI love your pages this week, Helen - a rather different look this time. Doesn't Kew look magnificent with the spring flowers in the sunshine? What a display of tulips. Thank you for your comments - yes, Prince Philip's service was very moving and fitting - he had said he didn't want a fuss and I think they got exactly the right balance with family intimacy and military ceremonial. I was very moved by the display of his regalia at the end as well. I'm glad you enjoyed my sunshine pictures this time - so nice to get out and about again. The blanket is progressing nicely and all being well, I should be able to complete it by his birthday in mid-May.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #20
How lovely to get outside on a proper visit. Thanks for showing us what a treat.
ReplyDeleteIt’ll be nice to sit outside and craft when the weather gets a bit warmer.
Have a good week Helen
Lynn xx 19
Beautiful Kew pics!
ReplyDeleteLove the pensive face page as it is...
Happy WOYWW!
Susan #14
HI Helen! I think your journal page is wonderful the way it is! And the bird on the first one is stunning! You have been busy! Thanks for sharing Kew flowers, we need some of those here, it's still very cold! Thanks for your visit, have a great week, Lindart #27
ReplyDeleteI love both the pages, but love the bird one the colours really pop on the black!
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