A bargain, a bungalow and a class.......

At last I have managed to prepare a class........... Here's a little neb......... It's a 'book' on the theme of butterflies and is made using the large 81/2" x 4" manilla tags. They are really great to work with.

This gives you an idea of the layers involved, using punches, stamps, lace etc etc etc.......

If you are in and aroud Sainsbury's have a browse in the stationery section. They have all sorts of bargains. I picked up this A3 book today it is so heavy and sturdy, for the bargain price of £4.49!!!!!!!!! Just have to see if I ever use it??????? They also had canvasses, canvas pads etc, well worth a look....

The bungalow is now taking up all of our spare time. We are concentrating on the garden while the days are warmer, brighter and longer. There will be plenty of days over the Autumn and Winter to get on inside. The garden was so overgrown with 'self set' trees and plants, it's gonna be a long job. We have a mini digger over the weekend to get all the tree stumps out, which will be a good job out of the way.

We have been able to get rid of the branches of the trees to the tip as it is re-cyclable, and have had a bonfire each night to get rid of the smaller stuff. I love it!

Ash has been giving Paul a hand to fell the conifers and Steve dismantled the greenhouse for us yesterday. I am looking forward to finding a nice spot for it so I can try my hand at growing my own plants etc.

A week on Saturday will see the removal of this MASSIVE eucalyptus tree. It seems a shame but as it is not a native to our country it has to go. It is preventing some gorgeous trees and plants from reaching their potential, including a lovely oak tree.

I will take some more pics so we can see the difference it makes. Well gotta dash, be back soon.

Sue x