The Gritty Bird
Puk
Tara
A winner in the USA, one in outside UK Europe, and one in UK. Sometimes random works out rather nicely.
Thank you to everyone who wished to win, much appreciated! It was intriguing to see your choices for a custom painting. I shall be creating three custom paintings some time quite soon.
This weekend, tomorrow infact it is my 40th birthday..... so I shall be eating cakes and there may be fireworks:) I'll share a bit about it next week...
Nina asked yesterday to explain a little more about Bonfire Night. Well, it is celebrated each year, November 5th and is associated with Guy Fawkes and his plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, many years ago, and yes he died a horrible death... and yes no-one really thinks too much about the meaning of it all these days, but because of the gunpowder connection we now have fireworks and a bonfire. It used to be, I remember as a tiny girl, people would build a Guy using old clothes stuffed with newspaper - a bit like a scarecrow. And kids would take their guy around in a wheelbarrow and beg 'penny for the guy'.... but begging like that is now frowned upon and I can't remember the last time I saw it. The Guy is burned on the bonfire. People don't do that so much these days either. Maybe because to be honest it's not so entertaining. As a child, we used to have fireworks on my birthday. Catherine wheels of course. Spinning fireworks that get nailed to the garden fence. So, this rather long-winded explanation has probably left you none the wiser!
I've enjoyed this week of poetry birds - the process of making new birds and seeing them come to life..... New work has been added to my shop and sold. Thank you! There are some items still available, so do take a look if you fancy. Next week they'll be just one update, on Wednesday. A few new items. Meanwhile, I'll be adding a few new paintings to my etsy shop this coming Sunday.
Also next week I'll tell you about my November painted book project.
Thank you kindly, and enjoy your weekend x
8 comments:
Happy birthday, I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Dear Cathy, I missed out, but never mind. I am entering a comment on Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes. We too , here in Australia, used to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, being a British colony. But we don't celebrate it anymore because of the risk of bushfires (we can have temperatures up to 40 degrees celsius at this time of the year and the earth and vegetation is quite dry). Neither can fireworks be bought or sold anymore. But I do remember decades ago as a child having wonderful fun. Parents used to enjoy it also, setting up the fireworks to present a good display.
A very happy birthday to you Cathy, enjoy your weekend. I have been finding your thoughts and work very inspiring this week, thank you :-)
Congratulations to the very lucky winners
Happy Birthday for tomorrow, Cathy. Hope you have a fabulous day, lots of treats, pressies and cake
Love
Carolyn x
Oh I am sooooo happy to have had the opportunity to enter and then to win.... I am elated! JOY all around. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND and thanks again so much.
Take Care
Happy birthday Cathy!! How wonderful for you turning 40! I have had a great life but wouldn't go back to my 20s for anything! My 40th next year, and I'm looking forward to it. Have a fabulous time
Ange
Happy Birthday, Cathy! 40 really isn't as bad as it sounds :-)
Kate
Congratulations to the winners!
I love bonfire night, so much fun!
Micki x
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