tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post7470689850084410544..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: A piece of paper, a bit of string, and balls of woolRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82688108018046221732012-12-29T10:55:45.384+00:002012-12-29T10:55:45.384+00:00They are busy little bees always doing things - I ...They are busy little bees always doing things - I agree about the string work looking very Celtic.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22459816761960070522012-12-29T10:01:48.588+00:002012-12-29T10:01:48.588+00:00What a creative family! The intertwined patterns ...What a creative family! The intertwined patterns in string look quite Celtic. The paper art looks so intricate and pretty and the 'cactus plants' very cheerful.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62857058950423424422012-12-29T00:04:15.917+00:002012-12-29T00:04:15.917+00:00Thanks - and have a happy and wonderful New Year t...Thanks - and have a happy and wonderful New Year too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1902031713512427572012-12-28T23:53:40.028+00:002012-12-28T23:53:40.028+00:00Wow! All these are amazing. Have a fabulous New Ye...Wow! All these are amazing. Have a fabulous New Year xpaisleysummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700001303094824326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34736273058091723032012-12-28T23:26:05.645+00:002012-12-28T23:26:05.645+00:00Wishing you a good and happy new year too. I think...Wishing you a good and happy new year too. I think may be you have snow now - any chance of some snowy pictures?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30012242968951496542012-12-28T23:24:13.334+00:002012-12-28T23:24:13.334+00:00These two are teachers as well, my son's schoo...These two are teachers as well, my son's school is in Islington, but I think that they find making things relaxing. However, I would add that I do not think many people realise how demanding teaching is, and how ready for the holidays they are. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32220566539739743302012-12-28T23:19:28.501+00:002012-12-28T23:19:28.501+00:00Dear Pamela - the string sculpture was made for us...Dear Pamela - the string sculpture was made for us as a Christmas present, and my daughter-in-law made the cacti to go in the grandchildren's Christmas stockings. I love the cacti, they are great fun.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69270316831792278642012-12-28T23:15:58.559+00:002012-12-28T23:15:58.559+00:00Dear Sarah - The geranium maderense has never flow...Dear Sarah - The geranium maderense has never flowered, but I like its shape and structure, I always think that it's appearance is rather 'other worldly'. My understanding is that should it flower then it dies, so I am happy for it to continue without any flowers. I really need to be preparing some small plants to take its place, and have recently taken one small base shoot which is in water at the moment hoping it will make some roots.<br />Thanks for your reassuring comment re Annie's post. I found myself reconsidering whether or not I should continue, but have put those thoughts aside now. I have met too many people that I enjoy communicating with who now feel like good friends.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58046151592229226492012-12-28T21:33:33.321+00:002012-12-28T21:33:33.321+00:00Very Cool, Rosemary! I love them all. I hope you...Very Cool, Rosemary! I love them all. I hope you have a wonderful new year! Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-39836176602526920092012-12-28T20:23:57.378+00:002012-12-28T20:23:57.378+00:00What a lovely, crafty Christmas! My lot are too wo...What a lovely, crafty Christmas! My lot are too world-weary & pre-occupied for this at the moment - they are teachers in inner city schools!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87407561535645616042012-12-28T20:16:14.536+00:002012-12-28T20:16:14.536+00:00Rosemary, your grandchildren and daughter in law a...Rosemary, your grandchildren and daughter in law are so creative and talented. They make beautiful arts and crafts. The funky cacti is so colourful. I hope you will keep some for yourself of both creations from them. Chic Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095901296795998446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36514849385594304152012-12-28T19:14:27.941+00:002012-12-28T19:14:27.941+00:00Rosemary how lovely to see those wonderful home-ma...Rosemary how lovely to see those wonderful home-made creations they must have all gained such a sense of achievement by making them. Have you ever got your geranium maderense to flower? We had one for a few years and it didn't do anything, we saw it in flower in Penelope Hobhouse's garden once and it was fantastic.<br />Annie's post about blogging was thought provoking, I always find your blog is always so informative and you always so welcoming and friendly.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22608604349542489592012-12-28T17:57:25.203+00:002012-12-28T17:57:25.203+00:00Dear Dimi - not me, it is the grandchildren and th...Dear Dimi - not me, it is the grandchildren and their parents. I like the cacti too.<br />Hope you had a lovely Christmas too, and that you were able to Skype your daughter in Australia.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46708172872348431572012-12-28T14:53:38.844+00:002012-12-28T14:53:38.844+00:00Dear Rosemary,what a talented family you are!!My f...Dear Rosemary,what a talented family you are!!My favourites are the cacti thoughm they are very preety!Hope you had a good time with your family!My best wishes for a Happy New Year!<br />Dimi..DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17317231132719501942012-12-28T10:28:48.820+00:002012-12-28T10:28:48.820+00:00Dear Patricia - he gave it to me for Christmas, an...Dear Patricia - he gave it to me for Christmas, and I am not sure how he did it. However, although invisible there must be some glue involved for it to hold together and also not loose its shape. It looks very effective and is the size of a dinner plate.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19428712805434063202012-12-28T10:16:36.494+00:002012-12-28T10:16:36.494+00:00They are a busy little family never sit around doi...They are a busy little family never sit around doing nothing.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12419784846493134272012-12-28T10:15:29.012+00:002012-12-28T10:15:29.012+00:00I either overwater or forget to water!!!I either overwater or forget to water!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59285095414809753642012-12-28T05:24:11.142+00:002012-12-28T05:24:11.142+00:00You do have a clever and artistic family Rosemary....You do have a clever and artistic family Rosemary. I love the cute cacti, and the string sculptures are amazing. I have been trying to figure out how he does that - does he use a stiffening substance? He will become a designer for sure. You must be very proud of them all.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9405475518532313012012-12-27T23:13:20.502+00:002012-12-27T23:13:20.502+00:00Gosh, what a creative family you have Rosemary. Th...Gosh, what a creative family you have Rosemary. Those are fantastic!Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5530898431034683772012-12-27T23:07:37.755+00:002012-12-27T23:07:37.755+00:00Very cool crafts. No need to water those cacti. I ...Very cool crafts. No need to water those cacti. I always over water them:}Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14428795630495346972012-12-27T22:49:13.045+00:002012-12-27T22:49:13.045+00:00It is not me that does it Filip I am just on the r...It is not me that does it Filip I am just on the receiving end.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60456582643191694362012-12-27T22:48:22.912+00:002012-12-27T22:48:22.912+00:00Yes, I think that the cacti are great fun. I have ...Yes, I think that the cacti are great fun. I have one or two real cacti myself and they can catch you unawares with their prickles sometimes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59860682386103918092012-12-27T21:03:55.979+00:002012-12-27T21:03:55.979+00:00Interesting, a lot of work, probably a lot of fun ...Interesting, a lot of work, probably a lot of fun for you, but I couldn't do it. Artistic.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilip and Kristelhttp://filipdemuinck-kristelpardon.blogspot.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18973935564872002492012-12-27T20:12:32.148+00:002012-12-27T20:12:32.148+00:00That folded paper is amazing! And these cacti I pr...That folded paper is amazing! And these cacti I prefer above the real stuff, beautiful and much 'gentler'<br />Bye,<br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54231508251431242912012-12-27T19:44:46.863+00:002012-12-27T19:44:46.863+00:00Happiness to your family too Madelief in 2013. It ...Happiness to your family too Madelief in 2013. It is lovely to see the youngsters enjoying doing things with their hands.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com