Monday 4 April 2011

My 1st Handmade Monday

I've finally done it...... I've done this blog post in time for Wendy's Handmade Monday. I've been meaning to join in for weeks now but things keep getting in the way. For those who don't know what Wendy's Handmade Monday is, it is a simple way to share what you’re doing with others.
All you need to do is pop a link to 1st Unique Gifts in your latest blog post , then add your link onto Wendy's Blog.  We can all then have a good old time visiting each others’ blogs, it's nice to add a comment to show you’ve been.So follow the link and have a peek at a few more blogs.




 I've been painting on slate and glass and making fridge magnets this week, I have a fair coming up in a couple of weeks and need to get my table sorted. No pic's of the glass critters yet..... hopefully I'll get them done during the week. (you can see a couple of old ones in 'a bit about me').

These are a few of my 'nature' ones, I had to get a toadstool in there.
I've also done lots of  Fly Agaric pictures as they always go down well with everyone especially the youngsters.

I too had a busy Mothers Day, no lie in for me though, I was up at the crack of dawn and got ready for a ride out with a few old friends and lots of guys I had never met before.... but are now new friends.
I'm not a rider, I'm a pillion passenger, (you don't want me in charge of a bike I assure you) I leave the riding in the safe hands of others.
It was the Ride for Respect Day at Wooten Basset and as lots of  people around the country couldn't attend because of distance, number restrictions, time and a myriad of other reasons,  clubs and individuals alike organised local ride outs. We ended up at RAF Honnington where the wonderful people of the base organised a much needed cuppa and a hog roast.  A great day was had by all and a lot of money was raised for such a good cause. 
Well done to everyone who took part across the country.

17 comments:

  1. What a lovely idea my favourie one is the mushroom my middle daughter collects them
    well done on the bike ride its great to do enjoyable things while raising funds for others I could never ride a bike or be pillion too scary for me xxx

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  2. I think my favourite has to be the toadstool too. I love the effect of the paintings on slate and look forward to seeing the glass ones.

    Well done for supporting such a wonderful cause - sounds like a really great day.

    Ali x

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  3. Yep I love the toadstool too :)
    Nice that you can help to raise money for such a worthy cause :)

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  4. Love the slate paintings - very effective. Sounds like a great day out too. Thanks for taking part in Handmade Monday - lovely to have you be part of it x

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  5. Lovely paintings - i like the sea gull nd the toadstool. Sounds like you had a great day out. Me and bikes would NEVER work.
    Happy Monday
    Rebecca x

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  6. Love the daisies, so summery and good you enjoyed your day out.

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  7. My favourite is the toadstool too x

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  8. I love slate and your paintings on slate look lovely, my favourite is the Fox.
    The Bikers homage was a good thing to do and interesting to read about.

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  9. Love the gull (they are a favorite of mine!) but they are all awesome. I always admire people who can paint or draw (or sew or anything that takes real talent!) Great job and welcome to the group, everyone is so nice!

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  10. Love the slate paintings, I think my favourite is the fox. Hugs Sue x

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  11. The little fox is cute. I used to paint on pebbles, then varnish over them. Moved a few times over the years and somehow they have been left behind.

    Good for you riding pillion - I find I don't lean with the bike, so not a good pillion rider to have on anybody's bike!

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  12. Sounds like you had a great time! Welcome to Handmade Monday too. I love the daisies - so nice and cheerful, and the bird makes me think of the Egyptian heiroglyphics my daughter has been learning about at school :)

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  13. Thank you for all your kind comments, I haven't been around everyone yet but I will get to you and check out your blogs.
    OOOhh Hieroglyphs, I have a pic of my sons from when he was at school, I'll have to check my old files.

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  14. Love the daisies, my favourite flowers and the toad stool looks really effective too.
    Welcome to Handmade Monday

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  15. Hi -
    I have a blog award for you. Pop over to my blog to pick it up or click the link below.
    Have a good day.
    Rebecca x
    http://cauliflowercupcake.blogspot.com/

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  16. I haven't seen slate painting for a very long time and yours with the coin beside it shows just how little and intrcate your pictures are. I love the toad stool t Hugs Mrs A.

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