Friday, April 25, 2008

spring buds



I am loving spring -- although it has been a rather cool spring. I love the flower buds on the trees before the leaves come. My hubby and I have been going for more and walks lately. This week we went three times. Our goal is 4 times a week so we are slowly getting there. It is much easier to go for a walk when it is nice out. We live in a climate that gets a lot of rain but as long as I have a hood and an umbrella then I am fine. We rarely get snow and I have to say == I love that!!. That is me under one of the trees on our walk.




Here are a couple more pictures that I took during one of out latest walks.









I am hoping to take a few pictures of the magnolia trees as those ones are my favorite.


The past week I have been busy making cards. I made this one for my neice who is turning 8 and I liked it so much I decided to make one for my etsy shop as well. I added a touch of glitter and it really finished the card off. You can't really tell by the picture (the glitter) but it shows up in real life.

I also have been creating mini little gift cards. I will be posting them in my shop soon. I think I am going to sell them in groups of 10. They are all different == 5 will be plain and 5 will have either "hello" or "thinking of you" stamped on them. I think they make great little cards to add to gift bags -- especially if one is recycling the bag and the little taggy has been used or is no longer attatched.
Tonite we are going to a comedy improv. I think it will be fun -- at least I hope it will be. It is based sorta on that television show that used to be on "whose line is it anyways?". I love to laugh and I am anticipating a good time.
Blessings ~ Shelley

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Our blossoms have already come and gone in Northern CA. Yours are just lovely! Makes me miss Virginia...

A Keeper's Jackpot said...

Beautiful pictures! I love walks too

The Nature Nut said...

Lovely pictures! I can't wait for the blossoms to start coming out here...should be starting really soon! I started taking walks recently too and I really love it.

BlenderBach said...

Pretty trees! That's one of the only things I miss from living in KC, the beautiful spring colors!

Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

Just beautiful! Those trees are breath taking! Thanks for visiting my shabby blog too!

Anonymous said...

yep, nothing like spring

Rosebud Collection said...

What pictures you had..Beautiful..
I have to admit, I am not a snow lover and hope I can get out of Maine..Hope to get into my walking again..Isn't it funny,how hard it is to start again..

woolies said...

great pictures. OH i MISS the Magnolias.....
And good for you - doing walks.
!!!

UniqueNurseGranny said...

Those trees are incredible.Makes me wish I could paint.Rnjoy the comedy.The mini cards sound like a good idea.

Rachel said...

Beautiful tree pics. :o)
Yes, I know what you mean. I love to snap pics of beautiful trees and flowers. I took some lovely close ups in Williamsburg, VA when I was there. Unfortunately I didn't take many fauna pics when in L.A., CA. There were so many beautiful rose varieties and flowers there. I did take some at Sea World though....will update my blog with pics at next chance.

Rocki Adams said...

Breathtaking pictures! What a beautiful walk that must have been.

Thank you for your kind comment too :)

☼ Rocki

Nnairda's said...

Wow! Beautiful pics!!!

Friendlyhands said...

What beautiful blooms! I have been enjoying the lilacs. They are especially fragrant this year. The male humming birds have been busy and I even had a cardinal try to take a drink...duh, try the bird bath.lol
Keep taking pictures.

Joy De Vivre Design said...

Beautiful photos!

missknits said...

beautiful pictures! i just love those trees!! :)

Waterrose said...

OH those trees are lovely