Monday 2 May 2011

Long Bank Holiday weekend!

We had a lovely bank holiday weekend at my parents house in Somerset where we were able to relax and enjoy the nice weather and large garden. 
It was a weekend filled with flowers
Camps in the garden.
Riding on Grandad's tractor
and his old metal horse (now 60 years old!).
Swinging on the swing.
Afternoon tea in the garden with Great Gran,
and walks down to the river
where Alex had fun throwing the ball for Juno
who loved to jump in the river after it. A perfect relaxing weekend.
I have managed to do a little crafting since getting back in the form of this Thank you card for my parents which fits with the Less is More challenge for this week, as well as Stamp Something 'with wings', Speedy the cat's friends 'use a hat pin', Pollycraft 'anything goes', stamp with fun 'lace or ribbon', crafty creations 'white space' and CCC 'something begining with C' (in my case Clean and simple). That is all from me for now. Have a great rest of the week everyone.
Love,
Caro
x

25 comments:

craftyb said...

so simple and so elegant - i love your card! Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Creations Challenges! bx

Rita said...

Stunning card. Hugs Rita xx

Stamps and Paper said...

A pretty thank you card...with a splash of colour, lovely

Anne

Seafield Jo said...

Fab photos - looks like lots of fun was had by all.

Your card is beautiful, very elegant. Jo x

Dolly Daydreams said...

Beautiful card lovely design and layout simple and stylish

Marie

Katalytic said...

Looks like a great bank holiday too me. Pretty card too

Zoechaos said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time. Gorgeous card the detail is very rich. XOXO Zoe

Unknown said...

This is such an elegant & lovely card! Love the sweet details! Oh my, what lovely pics of your family, and your son is the cutest!!! Thanks for joining us at The Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good luck! Hugs & Sunshine! /Sari

Mandi said...

Didn't think youi'd submitted a card then Caro lol
We do have a combination challenge maximum of 5, sorry about that
Great card though
amdni
Less is More

G Peplow said...

Hi there, looks like a wonderful time, precious memories and wonderful photos. Love your card, great contrast and pretty butterfly:0) xxx

Anonymous said...

Fabulous family photos Caro; it looks beautiful where your parents live. It looks like your little boy had a great time! I had one of those horses and there's a photo of me on it outside our house somewhere! they must have been the 'in' toy back then, lol! You've made a very beautiful card! xx

Anne said...

It sounds like a lovely relaxing time Caro, I had a lovely weekend though it was not exactly relaxing- but very enjoyable none the less.
Anne

Chrissie said...

Super card Caro, but slightly over the top on the number of challenges this time... don't forget our maximum is 5!
Glad you had a good weekend!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Posh Tags and Tickets said...

Stunning card so simple and so elegant
Thank you for the inspiration
Love Posh x

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful card, love the colour combination. x

Colleen Dietrich said...

What terrific pictures! THat garden is ultra-lovely. And your card is a piece of CAS heaven! THanks for playing with Speedy's Friends this week. :)

Vicky Hayes said...

The butterfly looks so fabulous with the other stylised parts of your card. Thank you for sharing your idyllic-looking weekend with us! I was visiting my family in Somerset the weekend before!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful CAS card - great use of the pin! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

Susan said...

Love all the photos.....I hope you're scrapbooking these memories! Love the bright and cheerful card!

Ciara said...

Lovely card, very sophisticated. Your photos are brill, my favourite is the one of Juno leaping into the water :-)

Shelly said...

Hi! What fab photos and great C&S card! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake! Shelly ;)

papertrails leaver said...

Those are wonderful photos! Your card is fabulously chic! Love the simplicity of it. Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays. :-) Amy

Harriet Skelly said...

Love your CAS card! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Caro, what a stunning card. I love the CAS layout and the colour scheme is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x
p.s. love your photos

Susan Raihala said...

WOW! Two pins on one lovely card...all that white space makes me sooooo happy! I didn't have to hunt for your pins as they are so beautifully enhancing the focal point! Thanks for joining Speedy's Friends this week!