Mini-Sunday Adventure/Crafting

We didn't go far this Sunday. We have another camping trip coming up next weekend so this weekend we planned on staying close to home. We ended up going for a couple of small walks. Quite good as by mid-morning it was warming up. I've been enjoying the cooler temperatures we've been having but - for now - they are over. We're under an Extreme Heat Watch until Thursday evening. My plan is to go out for a quick early walk, go places I have to and be home by noon where I'll stay inside and drink lots of water lol. The other downside to drinking so much water is the need to go wee so much!

Anyway, yesterday we went to the Historic Bridge Park in Battle Creek. It's a place where they take some historical old bridges instead of just getting rid of them. It's not very big, but quite interesting to look around. 

They all have little descriptions, but (rolling my eyes) I didn't take photos. 

After that we went to Lelia Arboretum also in Battle Creek. I really like this park. It reminds me of the park back in my hometown in England - just a little bit and not sure why lol. It has a lovely native garden and a small fantasy tree sculpture garden and there are rolling hills and some flower gardens. 

I really like these murals

In the afternoon I did do a bit of crafting but, of course, now that I'm in the mood the craft room is really, really warm. 

I really need to do something about the lighting up in the room too! 

A couple of the tags I created yesterday. 

Hope everyone is having a good start to the week

Fairly Nice Day

I did turn off the alarm last night, but I really didn't sleep a lot later than I usually do. I did not bounce out of bed and get going. I did, however, end up going for a little walk. It wasn't a long one and I had no expectations of photos, and it was somewhere different where I usually go, but it was very peaceful...until it wasn't lol. I went to the Fish Hatchery, and they had a programme today teaching fishing to children and families. It was quite busy but by then I was on my way out. There are several ponds at the fish hatchery and only the ones at the front are used for fishing. I didn't see or hear the children until I was walking back up to leave. 

I actually didn't see a lot of people until then, a couple of joggers and one dog walker. It was quite lovely, very peaceful. 

I was home fairly early, and the rest of the day was spent doing a bit of listing, a bit of crafting and a bit of watching some telly. All-in-all, a good-ish sort of day. 

I've been watching a woman on YouTube who has some great papercrafting videos. She had a whole video on things to do with 6 x 6 paper pads (of which I have a ridiculous amount), so I thought I'd give them a try. The last photo, the items aren't finished but I'm pleased with the results so far. I really enjoyed making the little pockets (1st and 3rd photos). They are filled with (1) 2 x 2 handmade little sketchbook, (2) journaling cards and (1) tag (2nd and 4th photos). I think I might use them in journals. We shall see!

It was nice to get up in the craft room, though I really tried not to look at the mess. The plan is to work on things down here and gradually make my way up. 

Tomorrow is an up-in-the-air day. Really not sure what we're doing. 

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!