31. Water

A nice open-ended prompt for you this week!

I had so many ideas running through my head but after thinking of this topic for a while I couldn't get away from the idea of water being life-giving and ever-present. I also kept thinking of how thankful I am for it - in all ways as it gives physical, emotional and spiritual life.

My writing on the back reflects these ideas. On the front I incorporated a picture I took of the Thames while walking beside this wonderful river from its source to Windsor. I wanted to use this particular image as the water in the Thames is flowing well providing physical needs, the church in the background with its spire pointing heavenwards represents the spiritual, and one can only respond emotionally to the beautiful river itself.

I photographed my card propped up against some lilies - life-giving water again - and although it came out a little odd in the upper right corner, it gives you an idea.

P.S. I've put my 'flora' and 'in a nutshell' images at the appropriate places. Anyone else's are very welcome.

30. Nutshell

"and that's it in a nutshell!"

How often do we say or hear this phrase ... and what is 'it'?

For this week's prompt it might be fun to put one of our sayings, thoughts or philosophies of life in a nutshell! I know this may be a little more challenging but see how you go and I would love to receive any of your ideas and images.

I decided to put the first question from the 'Shorter Catechism' on the back as it is a summary of our purpose here in this world.

What is the chief end of man?
Man's chief end is to GLORIFY GOD,
and to ENJOY HIM FOR EVER.

All the best for a creative week.

Some of Sheridan's ...

Here is a peek at some of Sheridan's wonderful cards to inspire you -

what a stunning cityscape ...


and I love these two ...




and this one made me laugh (I can identify!)


I have more to show you another time.
Thank you Sheridan, you are so creative.

29. Flora

The prompt for this week is 'flora' which can be interpreted in so many ways ...

I immediately conjure up botanical images - hence the poppies on the front, but on the back I wrote about Thistle Harris, a botanist and author I knew when I was young. She introduced me to 'flora' as she roamed the hills searching for specimens. She also kindly gave my sister and I a series of books she had written through whose pages we gained a little insight into the wonderful world of flora.

I am enjoying these weekly challenges and hope you are too!

28. Birds

This week the prompt is 'birds' and I'm sure you'll all have fun with it.

I always think of Sheridan when I see the lovely 'vintage ephemera' being reproduced and I must admit to succumbing to some gorgeous postcards and stickers. Even so, I ended up choosing one of my absolute favourite creatures ... chooks. I did write about some other delightful birds on the back of my card though!

I would like to encourage you all with this quote from Henry Van Dyke:

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”

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I've included my winter card - the season is stark yet has a beauty all of it's own, so I kept the front simple.

I could have written about so many things but on the back all I wrote was:

"Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in on sivery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again." Bill Morgan Jr.

which describes so well the wonder and excitement of snow at the cottage (and it is forecast for tomorrow night!)

27. Winter

Greetings everyone! I hope you enjoyed your season of thankfulness and are ready for more weekly prompts.


I am including a few of Mary's lovely cards as inspiration for you - please feel free to add your own or e-mail some images to me and I'll put them on for you.


Above is a map of Mary's cruise as she will be setting sail(?) in September


and with Autumn well and truly over, I thought we should start our next series of prompts with Winter. I do enjoy this season for many reasons - open fires, berries along the roadside, snow (sometimes - but how wonderful when it does arrive), comfort food, brisk walks - I'll put them on my card to show you next time.