Tuesday 26 April 2011

Head Over Heels (literally).

Yep, I'm now the proud possessor of a very swollen and painful ankle. In my rush for the bus this morning I fell spectacularly. Fortunately there are still some helpful and kind people about and four of them came to my rescue. I was very shaken but could still put weight on my foot so I declined all offers of a seat etc. All I could think was...I must catch the bus, I'm on Jury Service and the judge can fine you if you're late.
Looking back, this wasn't perhaps the best move - as the day went on my ankle got bigger and bigger. Made it back to Thame and managed to buy a support bandage and David came and picked me up. Now resting it.
Tomorrow I won't be wearing heels - I'll be in my red skateboarding shoes whether they're "appropriate" for court or not!
On the trial front we'll be retiring to consider our verdict tomorrow...hopefully it'll be the last day.

I gradually managed to relax over the weekend and even did a little crafting.
I finished the LO I started last Sunday.

This was made using Pink Paislee "Butterfly Garden" papers, stamps, rub-ons, pops and pebbles. The tags were either cut on the Cricut or from IKEA (sent to me by Valerie in Germany - thank you so much, they were perfect for this!). Apart from the one with black ribbon - that's a clothing tag from M&S.
Title is a Dovecraft alpha and the sketch was adapted from the latest issue of Carnets de Scrap.

I also managed to make a birthday card for my step-MIL.
This used the Craftwork Cards Goody Bag from Ally Pally and a Crafty Individuals image.


A quick but effective card.

Whilst I was in court today DS went back to Bristol (he had chance of a lift, saving him the train fare). He went back with a "food parcel" - I'd overshopped as I thought he'd be staying longer. :(

Right, time to get ready for the Champions League match.
Thanks for popping in.
Hugs xx

8 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your LO and card Sue, but sorry you have hurt your ankle so badly. Hope the pain soon stops and that you stop running after criminals soon! Hugs & sparkles, Valerie

Anonymous said...

Hi Susie, Ouch !! that sounds nasty, I am glad the Jury service is nearly over for you. I hope your ankle is a bit better tomorrow too. Beautiful beautiful layout my friend. I love how you did this one and the papers are pretty. Love that gorgeous butterfly card too.
Sending big hugs
June xxxxx

Joanna said...

Poor you! I hope your ankle recovers quickly. Falling over really shakes you up doesn't it?

Love all the tags on the LO, and it's such pretty colours.

I hope your jury service is over and done with quickly.

xx

Diane said...

Things never go to plan Sue...OUCH !! Love the OL and the paper is fab !! Card is fab as well !! I`ve got a nasty virus on computer and brov is trying to sort it out, so if I go missing you`ll know why !!

hugs Diane xx

PS All the best for tomorrow.....

Hi it's Maria said...

love the LO and card sue and that the jury service is nearly finished...

but so sorry to hear about your mishap and your poor ankle, ouch, sparkles coming your way for a speedy recovery...xx

maria xx

Virginia said...

Hello sweetie - I'm so sorry that you fell - I hope you are thoroughly on the mend - did you manage to get the court case out of the way before the bank holiday weekend or are you still deliberating - fingers crossed it's all over and done with!

Sending hugs and sparkles!

BadPenny said...

So sorry to hear about your fall - poor you ! Love the Lo so pretty xx take care

Beebeebabs said...

Great layout thanks for sharing