Fun times

Last night was my birthday party with several of my WI friends. There were six of us celebratingand we had lots of cake and wine and played some Blackjack and pass the parcel! Then a few of us headed on to a bar and I eventually got home at 4.30am! Thought I would be too old for that now! So this morning I had a bit of a lie-in then nipped out to a local craft shop and picked up a few bits, including some cute little wooden boxes to decorate.

I'm very into my vintage looks and distressing at the moment, and I created this tag using a few different effects.



There's a bit of embossing-type stuff and some crackly paint then lots of tea-staining and lace!




Having partied and got some fresh air and exercise I will be taking it easy the rest of the weekend!

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My many names

I had a brilliant time at our Buns & Roses WI meeting last night. My good friend Helen led the way, with the help of member Liz and a lovely lady called Sarah who is deaf.

They told us what it was like to be deaf and how we can all communicate with those who cannot hear. We learnt the alphabet, numbers, colours, some fun words and two songs!

It was a real eye-opener and very touching to get to know Sarah and commiunicate with her in a way that suits HER, not us.

We all came up with a sign that would reperesnt our name too. Mine looks a bit like doing needlework!

And here is a scrapbook page with another name for me - Curly Sue!



Tonight I'm off to my joint birthday party with Tessa, Helen, Ellie, Georgie and Brendan. Best start getting ready!

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