Saturday, August 19, 2017

A Girl with Attitude and a Watercolour Card

Hi there!

Gosh we've had some rain here I tell 'ya... Hailstones as well! But personally I've enjoyed this summer... The garden has never looked to colourful and we had some lovely days...
I'm feeling better too and the medication my doctor gave me for my eczema is working...I haven't said much about it but since June I have really struggled with blisters everywhere and burning skin that keeps me awake night after night... Now if they could get rid of the sciatica I would be like a spring chicken Lol!

On the downside my lovely aunt is in hospital with heart problems but I got to speak to her this morning and she is happy and upbeat. At least I know she is being looked after where she is.

So I have a crocheted girl to share with you...


 I'm trying to add a little character to the faces and this one turned out to be a girl with attitude rather than the cutie I was going for Lol! It's a learning curve...


 I also have a card done with some watercolours and odd bits I had laying about



Well, if the rain holds off hubby and I are going to take a drive and have lunch... maybe even a little retail therapy...
 And just before I finish, take a look at my 2 cats... Bunk beds!


I hope you have a great weekend

~ Ros ~

 

15 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Sorry to hear about your on going health problems but glad you are feeling a little better. Had a chuckle at the bunk beds and your adorable cats x Love the crocheted girl and her attitude...sounds good to me. One gorgeous card Ros, the prettiest of colours and the elements are fabulous. Soft vellum, pretty water colouring and colours and then the double heart with a little bling too. So love this one Ros x

Greta said...

Oh how adorable--your crocheted doll & your kitty cats! What a picture with the bunk beds--made me smile big time, Ros! How about you ship me the card & I'll tell hubby I made it--just kidding! It does remind me I need to make an anniversary card pretty soon & yours is a stunner that would be perfect! No more rain around here--just one day with a few hours, but until we see the total eclipse we don't want any clouds! So cool that we're in the totality zone & won't even have to brave the crowds as we'll just sit on our deck!

Greta said...

Forgot to say that I hope your aunt does well & can soon go home. Always a worry when the elderly have issues like that. Really great you're getting relief from the exzema & so sorry the darn sciatica is still a problem!

Stella said...

I am a fan of your crocheting projects and your card made my jaw drop:)
I LOVE that photo of Ginger and Missy!
It's raining here too and it's chilly. I hope you are able to go out for a drive and have lunch somewhere ( are you going to Bunbury?? )
I hope your aunt will be back home soon and that there won't be any serious health issue
Have a lovely day!
XXXXX

Leslie Miller said...

Ha! Maybe just a teensy little bit of attitude, but it looks good on her. I think she's totally adorable! You're so good with the crochet. Love her hair and the lace and flower. So cute! I'm sorry to hear your aunt is in the hospital. I hope she's okay. I know how much you adore her. Gorgeous card with your odd bits laying about. Sheesh! I should have such odd bits. They came together beautifully with your expertise at card making. Love the kitty photo, too! Seems I remember Ginger cat wasn't too crazy about the newcomer, but the bunk beds let them be close without having to look at each other. What a great photo! I wouldn't mind having some rain for the garden. Our water bill was way too much last month! Finally, Ros, you've been suffering with your eczema and I'm sorry about that. I didn't realize it was so painful. It's very good to hear the medication is working!

Aneta said...

The doll is so sweet that it has to be a perfect present for your aunt! And the card is great, just wonderful.

nancy littrell said...

Wow..a post filled with all kinds of beauties, Ros. Sorry to hear about your eczema. No fun, but happy to hear the medication is helping. Hope your aunt gets to go home soon too.

Your girl with an attitude is adorable. Do you think the yarn might be making your eczema worse or causing your problem? I can knit with wool or cotton, but not acrylic..I get eczema from the acrylic.

All your critters have been so cute. Be careful about carpel tunnel too. Another thing I learned from knitting too tight and too much..lol! NO issues from stamping though:-)

LOVE your watercolored background. Did you use DOX drying between layers? Love to know more. Beautiful design using all your scraps.

Then there are your beautiful sweet and very content cats......Again...a fun post filled with treasures!

Hugs...

Maria said...

Your sweet crocheted doll in purple is so cute, Ros! Love her darling face! Gorgeous water colored card lovely blue, so pretty! And, thank you for sharing the wonderful photo of your cats! That is just too cute...bunk beds...lol!

Mia said...

What a great chochet doll, Ros. I love her attitude! Your card is so pretty! I love the watercolours and the hearts. And your cats are sooo cute! Have a nice week, my friend.

AppleApricot Wen said...

Lol, the cat-bunk-bed is so funny! I'm sorry to hear your aunt is not doing well. And you were in such pain, I'm glad that the medication is helping. You had a lot on your plate, take care dear. Your girl with attitude is beautiful, wow! And so is your card! Sending you big hugs xx

Barbara said...

Love your cats! I am in awe of all your crocheted creations - and your card is absolutely gorgeous, too. How is your aunt now? I hope much better? And I hope you will soon feel much better, too.

Marina said...

Haha - I thought - double decker !

Love your cute and characterful doll.

Your cards is fancy and delicate with a lovely watery background.

Diane said...

A fun fun post! Adorable little miss attitude doll, and such pretty colors, too! I am in awe of your crocheting a sI took a knitting class with my daughter and flunked...lol (that's all I am saying)! The card of course is garogeous as always, so soft and pretty. Those kitties made me smile, what 'purr-ty' babies they are! Hope you get all your health issues resolved, but know that you are not alone, I never knew that so many body parts could fall apart at once on me, or I would of refused to get older...lol!!

Tracy said...

Your watercolors are always a delight and I don't think she has an attitude. I like her eyelashes. :-) So happy your meds are working for you.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

What a sweet doll! I am glad to hear that aunt got well by the time I read this post! Good health wishes as always though!