Travel Log

As you know...what do you mean know what ? I'm off to New Zealand today. Hubby and I are celebrating our Silver Wedding ( actually it was in January) by spending 8 weeks watching Rugby in the land of the long white cloud. As a crafter I thought I had better get myself organised so instead of collecting all those bits and bobs in a plastic carrier bag I have made myself a smart travel journal.

I've used papers by Teresa Collins, Travel Ledger which are perfect for what I had in mind. The inside consists of 30 A6 envelopes. I've made post card sized cards on which I hope to record our daily events.

Now that I have typed this I have committed myself to completing these as I go along.

I'm away for 63 days and if you would like to see what it's like on the other side of the world then feel free to pop over to Taylor's Tour and follow the fun. I've been to New Zealand before 30 years ago as my brother lives there but this time it's the mega tour.  

Little White Lies

Don't we all tell these at one time or another ?  Well mine was when I mentioned that I don't sew. What I really meant is I don't make anything creative or useful. I can sew on a button or take up a hem but nothing hand sewn and definitately not a quilt.  But have made these lovely felt brooches with the help of my sewing friend Gail. Now here's a girl who can really sew. Check out her blog for some really really inspirational sewing projects. Here's my humble efforts. I've made these to take to New Zealand for my sister in law and nieces.

Didn't you know I was off to New Zealand! Where have you been? In four weeks hubby and I will be jetting off for 8 weeks of rugby, sightseeing,rugby, visiting family, and even more rugby! This blog will be quite for a while but if you're interested I have set up a travel blog so you can follow our visit. It's not quite ready but I'll let you know when it is.