News & Updates from Joanna Swinton · Page 7

It feels like yesterday that my Granddaughter Bella was born. Do they ever grow up fast! She was 5 in August but Bella declares that she is nearly 6. She really is in a hurry to grow up.

She tells us that she is going to be marrying her boyfriend, Connor. He has such a fantastic character. They are a very happy couple and always wait for each other in the playground when arriving at school. We asked Connor if he was going to marry Bella. He said he would but only after he has had 3 sleepovers.

As I have said so many times, ?This lad will go far!? Easter is not too far away and with that in mind I have designed some lovely cards

Went on a holiday in Scotland with friend of ours. We crossed the Caledonian Canal on a boat and the weather was amazing. Scotland is such a beautiful country. I never realised that Loch Ness was so big.

Because of its vast size, the loch can be very choppy and rough. At the time the RNIL was doing a sponsored swim to raise funds. The water in Loch Ness is icy cold. Fortunately cause the weather was so nice, the Loch was calm. We all sat on the back of the boat together, with sun glistened on the cool calm water.

It was an amazing holiday and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Two new Christmas cards for the coming season. Both have nice strong colours to set the aside from more run of the mill ones. Exclusive to CUP

This month we went on the most amazing adventure across Scotland on a boat. Firstly we went out to sea from Inverness to see the Dolphins. They were incredible to watch. They came so close to the boat we could almost touch them watching as they played in the water.

We saw them jumping in and out of the sea and flapping their tails to splash about. It was a privilege to spend time with them. The following day we proceeded across the Caledonian Canal. We had the time of our lives with some very good friend of ours and of course, our beautiful dog.

The weather was fantastic with the sun shining most days and no rain.

At times we sat on the front of the boat admiring the gorgeous scenery. I have chosen rich colours for these cards to show their beauty

The family went on holiday to Brempton, Yorkshire. There is a RSPCB Centre on top of the cliffs. It?s well known for the Puffins and Gannets that nest there. We arrived in time to watch the Gannets. The RSPCB had set up cameras on the cliffs to watch the birds.

I have no idea how they know which nest is theirs. The chicks hatch after being kept warm by their parent?s feet and have black feathers when they hatch. It takes all summer to rear one chick. They have to be taught to fish for food and learn by watching other Gannets.

They have beautiful markings when they are adult. My husband took this photo of one of the Gannets. He has done really well with his photography. Two new Christmas both featuring lovely cupcakes

My Granddaughter Bella was 5 this week. She had a lovely birthday at the Arboretum in Walsall. On Saturday she had a birthday party. Lots of her friends came from school. There was a bouncy castle at the party too.

Best of all, there were two surprise guests came that Bella didn?t know had been invited. It was Olf and Elsa. Bella was shocked and loved spending time with them, as did all of her friends too. A great time was had by all. A Beautiful Fawn. I love the Plane Wrap Around.

I have done a few more of this style that are very unique being my own graphics.