Diamond Jubilee Celebration

It's a very busy time in the United Kingdom this year with both the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and also the hosting of the Olympics so I thought a few patriotic items might well be included in the miniature home.
This is what I've been working on this week and they'll all be going in to my Etsy shop shortly.

Bye for now,

My Grandson, Henry!

I recently returned from a visit to England after spending precious time with the newest member of our family - Henry. Named after my father he is every bit as placid and happy and an absolute delight to be with.
I'm missing everyone very much but I'm just getting back to making miniatures which helps cheer me up. I haven't anything ready to show yet, so here instead is my dear little grandson, Henry.

I just love him to bits!
Here he is with me in the park.

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Basket of Flowers

Like a broken record I'm frequently heard saying I don't like making flowers. I ordered some kits from Pascale as I'd admired them on blogs and thought I'd be able to make some.
I started on one kit and then a year passed......
Oly encouraged me to take the kits from the back of the cupboard and yesterday  we made half each of two more kits. We were thrilled with the results and we now have a few Margarita's and peonies each. I have to thank Oly for her help and Pascale for her beautiful and detailed flower kits. Here are mine in a basket.

Now I hope to finish the poppies I started last year.

Kaisa's Birthday Swap - Rosella

I'm sure you have heard that Kaisa organised a birthday swap for this year.
Rosella had the first birthday, in February and Kaisa has now posted photos of all the gifts.
Although everyone shipped their gifts in good time, so far only half have arrived.
These are what I sent to Rosella on 23rd January. She is still waiting for their arrival.

The late gifts will hopefully help to extend Rosella's birthday celebrations.
If you are having a birthday this week, Many Happy Returns to You!

Cushions Again!

I just can't keep away from cushions. I've managed to make 40 cushions this past week and got some orders together as well. Here are a few of them.
These are all cake related - yum!

These are trimmed with pink

These are trimmed with blue

I always seem drawn back to cushions! I love making them and in return they make such a difference to a scene.
I hope your weekend was better than mine; I had migraine-again, I hope it wasn't the cushions!