Friday, 26 April 2013

It's a Hoot and a little bit of Leg!!

Good Evening to you All,  Well we have had horrible hailstone showers this afternoon and it's become quite cold.  I really think we are skipping Spring this year.  As some of you who have been following my blog for a wee while know Alistair and I  are off to Iceland, (the country) in early June, I bet it will be warmer there than here. 
Anyway I hope you are all well, and a big Hug to those who are struggling at the moment, that includes me as I'm one of those struggling.  It's like two steps forward and one step back just now.  Due back to see the doctor next week, so will see how that goes, but at this moment in time I don't feel ready to be facing my work.

I've been noticing new followers ove the lst couple of days, so welcome aboard, it's great to have you here and I hope you continue to visit.  Thanks to all who left comments on my last post and I have to smile whilst reading them about the comments on the comment I made about my paper flowers being pants.  This is a term used by my son to refer to anything thats a disaster and I'm afraid I've cottoned on to it.

I've got a couple of projects to show today, here is the first;
My latest socks modelled by "The Lovely Alistair", he thinks I should show more of his legs as they're so lovely, however it's the socks that's the project I tell him not his lovely legs.
These I have to say are not toe up, just regular knitting, and they are for one of Alistair's friends.  I love these randomly dyed yarns, cos this is the only way I'll get near to knitting anything resembling Fairisle.
And now;
A card I was asked to make, and I've used a Papermania Urban Stamp, and coloured with Promarkers, paper is Kanban from the Mechanic paper pad, Core'dinations embossed with Tim Holtz, wood folder. Sentiments done on computer, Sizzix foliage die, buttons, twine and card candy from my magic box.

That is all from me today, hope everyone has a good weekend.
See you soon, Kate x


20 comments:

Patricia said...

Good evening Kate, Love the "Legs"........LOL
The socks are great as well. I have done a few pairs using that yarn the only thing that gets me is they never actually match. I know is the nature of the yearn but you know me everything has to match. They make great Wellie Socks.
Love your card that owl is so sweet.
Have a Great Weekend

Patricia xxx

Marie-Louise said...

Two marvellous projects Kate. I love the socks - they look so cosy - you should sell them. Great card - love the owl.

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Great creations Kate, love the socks and what a super card
jacqui x

Kathleen said...

Im loving those socks Kate! They are fab! Cute card too
Unluckily I got caught in the hailstones while collecting the kids from school, boy they were a good size and they sure did hurt! Ouch
Have a lovely weekend, I hope its better weather for us here in bonnie scotland soon.
Hugs
Kat xx

Anonymous said...

HI KATE,
Love those socks do u sell them coz i would love a pair they would certainly keep my feet warm, love ur card also, a hug for you to make you feel better Sue x

Jules said...

Hi Kate

We had the hail stones too . .. . but around lunchtime.

Loving the socks (not much leg showing LOL!!!)

Great owl card too.

Sorry you are not too well at the moment. I hope the doctor can get you on the right track next week.

Have a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

pam said...

wow brilliant socks Kate, love the colours and a fabulous card too, love the owl
pam

Sue said...

Oh my goodness, such wonderful socks, and legs!!! I love that pattern and I bet they are so snug.
Your card is wonderful Kate. The owl is gorgeous and I love the embossing and fabulous colour scheme.
I hope your doctors appointment goes okay and that you start to feel better soon.
hugs Sue

Crafty Lark said...

Great Hoot card, fab design and colours. The socks look fit hee hee. Hope you are not over doing things. xx Flora

Rita said...

Woo hoo, Great ankles Alistair. I just love those socks Kate, but I've never seen this wool, is it 4 ply can you tell me. Your owl card is fantastic and I love the colours. Enjoy your Week-end. Hugs from Ayrshire. Rita xxxx

Unknown said...

Thanks for showing us a bit of leg Alistair, Yes Kate your socks are lovely, just what is required for this cold weather, love the colours. That owl is lovely you would think he his following your around, love his eyes. Hope your Docs appointment goes well you do not want to return to work until you are ready, it will just set you back if you return too early.

Big Hugs to you and a wee one for Alistair for modelling so well.

Wilma x x x

Alison Scott said...

Lovely items to show today. Especially Alistair's legs (woot woo)
Hope the doctors goes well for you. Doesn't sound like you are well enough to return yet. You will be soon though, don't worry.
The weather has been bonkers today. At one point we had blue sky and sunshine out of one window and heavy rain and dark sky out of the other, at the same time!

Unknown said...

Hi Kate, love the socks - they are fab! Great card too, I love the owl and the colours are wonderful! Claire xx

Sue said...

Wooo love the legs oh I mean socks Kate!!! LOL Don't rush back to work Kate make sure your ready hun ..card is gorgeous and we had hailstones too its been freezing today...huggles hun Sue xxxxxxxxxx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Kate a fabulous pair of socks (not to mention legs lol)! Love the card the owl is fab! How exciting going to Iceland, I bet it is warmer than here too! Hugs Susan x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Fab socks, can't wear wool though, nor can hubby. Cute card too. I have candy on offer

Hazel said...


Good morning Kate, love the owl card how cute is he? Your socks are fab, you are going to have fun if you find a wool shop when you are in Iceland, just like being in a craft shop. Alistair watch out you will doing a lot of hanging around while Kate chooses which colour to have!!!
To think we were awaiting the bus to come up to see you this time last week. Don't rush back to work, I think the doctor will think the same. Enjoy your week end. Hazel xxxx

Pop's Cards said...

Good morning sweetie, a fabulous creation as always, and i love the sox :0) huggles Pops x x x

Teresa said...

Great card and I LOVE those socks! xxx

Unknown said...

I love the color and pattern to the socks and the card looks great with them :)