WE WILL PAINT WITH MANY COLOURS...
It has been another whizzy week, that's for sure - extra rehearsals, being out at the contest, WI craft club...good fun but can someone slow down time please?
I took some more glasses cases down to the Harbour Lights cafe and found the box there was nearly empty so it's just as well that I had a good stock to replenish - so far, I've raised £340 for the RNLI *happy dance*
Not that much action in the JanCave this week but there was lots in the kitchen and dining room yesterday....
The WI Craft Club Gals were in town!! We had a really good time painting our terracotta pots...
Trust you to have mucky hands Helen!!
And the lovely thing is how differently the pots turned out:
Shabby chic...
A bit of fun - Kath had brought a pot of herbs so it looked like her pot lady had green hair!
The metallic paints were rather gorgeous....
and Marie did these very smart pots.
I went down the monochrome line!
So there you go, cheap pots and paint testers, amazing what fun you can have for not much dosh, lol!
My band played soooo well in the Regionals but not enough for the adjudicators, we came 8th out of 11. It was such a strong section, everyone played out of their socks but that's the great thing about banding, no matter what the result, you still have fun in the pub afterwards!!
The singing on the bus home was marvellous, lol!!
I don't know if I'll be posting next week so if not, see you in a fortnight :-)
xxxxxxx
27 comments:
the pots look fabulous! such variety. Well done on the fund raising, i bet they are glad you moved in! Well done on the competition anyway; I bet there was some stiff opposition. Happy WOYWW Helen #??
Glad the band had such fun, even if the results weren't what you would have liked. Love the pots. Such a great variety. Congratulations on the fund raising Jan! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #?
What a jolly lot you are and just what’s needed at the moment.
The pots turned out really well didn’t they. I might have a go at that with me mum and old auntie.
Thanks Jan for the inspiration
Lynn xx 4
Wow, well done on raising so much for your charity. Love those pots, very clever ladies. Hugs Anesha
Wow, raising that much on your own is a huge achievement - well done Jan! You are a welcome addition to the RNLI and to the WI by the look of things. Ages since I bought those tester pots, what a good idea to use them for your plant pots. Gorgeous results, I especially like the one with the face - what a good idea.
Now, I guess you have something planned for next week so am envious of your trip away (?) You will be missed.
Hugs, Neet 8 xx
Ooh, the pots! Great to see all your efforts, Jan, and it looks as if your had tremendous fun. I love your monochrome effect which is very stylish. As for the others, I can’t decide which is my favourite - perhaps the shabby chic one, or the blue ones with the minimal designs on them. They are all great! Well done in the competition. It must have been brilliant to take part even if you didn’t carry away the trophy (which if memory serves me correctly, you have done in the past?) - we watch a lot of competitions on TV (cooking, art etc.) and so much depends on the competition, doesn’t it. Not winning doesn’t mean you aren’t good, it just means you were up against extra tough competition! The whole experience must have given you a real buzz. There is absolutely nothing as enjoyable as making music together with others and I wish I could still do it. (Hope all that non-bar counting went OK!!)
What a happy post.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #12
Clever ideas with the pots and lovely to get together and share some craft fun. Although I think the stop off at the pub with the band would of been the highlight. Have a lovely week.
Sandra de @16
Hiya Jan, thats a great total you've raised. Well done. Love all the pots,everyones art is so different. Still a good band result, and the 'after party' looks like you did have great fun. Any excuse, lol. Just realised, doesn't the lady two to your right look like Dolores? Love and hugs to you all, Shaz XxXxXXXx
The band was robbed. But look at you all loving life..that’s the key. (See what I did there!!) Love the pots, what a great way to pass a couple of chatty hours, they all look fab don’t they. I know you’re ‘wahooing’ the amount you’ve sold for RNLI, but remember to pat yourself on the back too....all your desker friends are very proud of you.
Huge pat on your back with your money raise Jan. I really love the painted pots...looks like great fun was had by all. Have fun next week...whatever you're doing :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #10
Looks like you've had a fun week. The pots are gorgeous and looking at you lot enjoying a drink I'm not surprised the singing was so good on the way home. By the way I had promised myself there wouldn't be another exploding box but as you can see it has reappeared! Sending woyww hugs, Angela x14x
You have such a full and fun life, Jan! Always so nice to see what you've been up to. The pots are all awesome, each a unique style. I can just feel the camaraderie and laughter and companionship in those photos! Too bad you didn't win in the Regional, but you obviously had fun! Have a great week, Lindart #22
What a lot of fun you are all having. I would love to be there with you all. The pots are fantastic and all so different. I bet it was a brilliant few hours with lots of chatting and laughter.
Well done with your RNLI box, they must love you and I'm not surprised you need to keep restocking with your lovely makes.
Lots of fun with the band too. You are a brilliant advert for retirement.
Have a good week
Hugs Lisax #23
What fun you all had with the pots! They are wonderful!
You did great with the band, you didn't finish 11! Well, looking at the bright side. Love seeing the fun your group had after the Regionals! Thanks for popping by and have a great next 2 weeks!
Carol N #21
The pots are all fabulous, Jan. The one with the face is such fun. Your band did well getting to the regionals and it's the taking part that matters most so well done to you all. And congratulations on your fundraising total - you're brilliant and I'm sure the RNLI are very grateful. Have a great week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #20
Well done on your fund raising. Everyone looks as if they had fun and the resulting pots are marvellous. Angela #28
I love everything about this post. The picture of you all in the pub is fab! I also love the pots, but especially how much you have made for RNLI. Have a good week. Happy WOYWW. Caro x (#15)
Hi Jan, I love all the pots, can't really pick a favourite, although if the pink lady had green hair, then it would have to be that, in honour of my punk days! You always look like you are having amazing fun in all your activities and photos - and well done on the fund raising - it really highlights how worthwhile it is, when you count up how much you have raised for the RNLI. I do the same with my cards. Have a lovely week Heather xx #6
Pots are fab and you look like you had a jolly good time. Well done to the band and you all look as if you are having a good time afterwards!
That band looks like a whole lot of treble! Your pots are fab - what a brilliant idea for a crafty time together. Well done on the RNLI fund raising - that is a wonderful amount Jan. xx Jo
Such fun photos! I love the painted pots! Having fun is always important and 8 is not bad :). You asked what i was sewing, nothing exciting, just some mending and hemming. Dorlene #24
A great post, so many lovely things to see and hear about.
Love the idea re the pots. Must tell the Craft Group ( ex WI) I am in ( for the moment anyway)
I'm sure that all of you in the band did well! Looks like you have such fun!
That is an amazing effort re the fundraising, congratulations.
Enjoy whatever you are up to next week. Annex 15
You certainly did have a whizzy week - all those glorious pots and goodies for the RNLI! Then the competition with the band and the "celebration" afterwards ... who needs to win to celebrate! Sorry for this late reply ... I did get back to all my lovely visitors yesterday only to find not one message had posted! Much love to you my dearest Jan. Debbie xXx
Hi Jan, love how happy your band looks :) the flower pots look like a fun project too. :) ooh that is so cool that you are keeping track on the fundraising too the sense of accomplishment must be really nice. ~Stacy #29
Such pretty pots. Sorry you didn't come higher in the result but glad it was fun. Well done on some wonderful fund raising - Have a great week. Soojay 26
So nice to see how the pots you were prepping last week turned out - and fascinating to see the difference in styles. Have a good fortnight!
Amelia
Good morning, Jan. What a lovely time all the way around. Those pots are adorable. Made me want to start another project :: slapping my fingers at the though! ::: Room is still a work in progress. Find out the latest on Wednesday Hugs and Creative Blessings! Kelly #27
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