Bits, Bobs and Birds ...

 ... this end of the month up here. Here's ...

The bit ...
of news I have for you and sorry to keep you in suspense while it  matured for another few weeks: according to Himself, the home brew has been a great success and there is another round of beer-making in the pipeline. We may need to build another bathroom.

The bob ...
into Elinjanne's lovely work on her LOAD project shows a scrapbooker who has Clean and Simple off to a T. Do pop over and have a look.

And the (black) bird ...
bobbing in and out of the clematis above the front door as she builds a nest, has been a bit of an anxiety - squawks and panicky flapping of wings (that's ours as well as hers) every time someone arrives or leaves. Might there be eggs already? Might she just go and not come back? As it turns out, it was no to the former and yes to the latter, alas. But it has given me pause for thought ...

If you'd like a copy of the blank index card, suitable for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, the zipped psd file is just below, so please do help yourself. I think it might just turn up on one of my scrapbook pages soon :).
Download TabbedIndexCard.zip

And now I must rush, for a very interesting looking little package has just plopped through the door. I think may have something to do with Sian's splendid Great Big Idea.:). Back soon to show you!

Comments

[Abi]

Thank your for the index card download! I will use it on PL this week!

[Miriam]

Are you sitting on my shoulder? I have spent a few hours this morning talking to husband and making my first ever mind map because I am weighted down with PHD's (projects half done) .
I have already downloaded your brilliant pdf, will copy the quote, find a picture and it will be in front of my face in about 15 minutes. Feeling a bit nervous about the parcel :)

[Jen Hart]

Ahh what a shame she went away. Great card, thank you :)

[Fiona@staring at the sea]

That's a shame that the blackbird had to abandon her nest, but happy to hear it was an empty one. I have had much pleasure watching the starlings, feeding their chicks a breakfast of worms from our lawn, each morning.

[furrypig]

shame about the blackbird, I am watching a recording of Springwatch as I love all the wildlife!!

[Cheri]

I love your "thoughts" about the bird's nest! And thanks for sharing the card.

[Jacky S]

Shame for yourselves that the bird realised the risky position of the nest [before it was too late]...but I love the 'quote' you've written....something we all need to remember at times.

[Kathy]

Lovely having nature so close on your doorstep. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

[Amy]

I've been thinking of you a lot this week Alexa, trying to send a little vibe of peace and contentment your way :)

I have been reading Elin's blog for a few years now, she is a marvellous scrapper and her photography is absolutely fantastic.

[Helena]

such wise words - leaving a once all important project can be so hard

thanks for the fabulous download

[Sian]

Hooray for Homebrew! Am I really the only person to say this? They don't know what they are missing..

[Barbara Eads]

I love your little bit of news! The clematis and nest look interesting. Can't wait to see baby birds!

[rinda]

What a wise sentiment from the blackbird.
Rinda

[Alison]

I love your bit of wisdom, Alexa....we should all remember that!
Alison xx

[ifa]

OMG, is that what is needed to make beer nowadays ? A whole new bathroom ? I will be back soon, I am curious to see what you got in your parcel.

[Sandie]

So pleased the beer was a success Alexa. I love birds nesting where i can watch them, a lovely post as always x