Here´s my card for the sketch on CAS Colours & Sketches blog this week! I used watercolors and this sweet daisy die from Penny Black Bashful Thanks!
A rainy cold morning... I decided to make a summer card with my favorite winter stamp from Serendipity Stamps! I also add this card to the challenge (after a hint from Bonnie!) at CAS Watercolour Card Challenge Summer Winter Fenceline Thanks!
I recreated a card I did 4 years ago but this time I used my watercolors. Doodling isn´t the technique I usally use...Used this flower, Carefree Cosmo, from Technique Tuesday and fullfilled the petals and added some lines and dots! Thanks!
Here´s my card for the sketch challenge on CAS Colours & Sketches blog! I used this beautiful stamp from Serendipity Stamps Crocus and the word from Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter Set Thanks!
This bridge has an interesting history, and was only preserved due to the effort of a husband and wife who wanted to save it from destruction.
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Welcome to Paria's “Hike of the Week” series. Each week we bring you some of the best hikes from around North America. For us, reading about a great hike is enough to inspire us to get out there on the trail. We hope our series inspires you to do the same! This week's hike takes us to the popular Three Sisters Loop trail in Oregon. Featured Photo: North Sister (photo by Kirt Edblom) Why this Hike? If you're looking for a hike that offers the best wilderness Oregon has to offer, you can't beat the Three Sisters Loop. Praised as one of the best backpacking trails in Oregon, it offers views of three of the five highest peaks in the state, old-growth forests, alpine wildflower meadows, alpine lakes and so much more. This hike provides just enough of a challenge with the distance but isn't overly strenuous with the gradual climbs. 43-mile loop trail 6,500 feet of elevation gain Rated as moderate to difficult Recommended as a 4-day, 3-night trip The best time to go is July through October. It's worth noting to be aware of late spring and early fall snows before you plan your trip. Several different trailheads to choose from, depending on where you are coming from and how many extra miles you want to tack on to the entire hike. The Three Sisters Loop is well-maintained and well-marked. There are also plenty of switchbacks, making the ascents gradual. Numerous side trips available, such as to the summit of South Sister and Camp Lake Aside from the terrain listed above, you can expect to see waterfalls, glaciers, plenty of lakes and streams, and interesting rock formations along the way. Being within the second-largest wilderness area in the state, the Three Sisters Loop affords great wildlife and bird watching opportunities as well. Fun fact: The South Sister is still an active volcano, Middle Sister is dormant, and the North Sister is extinct. Before you pack your bags, here are a few things to keep in mind: If you're looking to avoid crowds, August and September are usually very busy on the weekends. Limited camping spots in designated areas Campfires are prohibited at many of the lakes along the trail. Check the park website for a current list. Where fires are allowed, they must be at least 100 feet away from water sources. Groups must consist of less than 12 people. Camping is not allowed in the Pole Creek burn area. (On the east side of the trail where you will be starting.) Bears are rare to come across, but chipmunks, mice, and marmots can be a real problem if you don't store your food properly. How do I get there? Redmond Municipal Airport is the nearest major airport to the Pole Creek trailhead, where you will be starting. From there, take SE Airport Way and SE Veterans Way to OR-126 W/SW Highland Ave. Follow OR-126 W for 19 miles to S Pine St. in Sisters, OR. Take NF-15 and NF-1524/Pole Creek Rd for another 12 miles. You will find the parking lot on your right. Eugene is another option with more flights available but will require a 2.5 to 3-hour drive. Map The following map outlines our recommended route along the Three Sisters Loop. For more detailed mapping, including being able to print a copy for yourself, we recommend opening the map in CalTopo. Day 1: Moraine Lake (14 miles) Day 2: James Creek Shelter (7 miles) Day 3: Minnie Scott Spring (9.5 miles) Day 4: Pole Creek Trailhead (12.7 miles) Trail Description Starting at the Pole Creek Trailhead, you'll start your trek by walking through several miles of burn area that is still recovering from a fire in 2012. The trail has quite a few stream crossings and you'll be no stranger to them by the end of your first day. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to view wildflowers alongside them on this leg. You'll gradually start increasing in elevation, but drop back down to Golden Lake (where you can also camp). Enjoy awesome views of Broken Top as you cross the meadow. You may be able to see lava flows in the distance as well near Fall Creek. The great views don't stop at your campsite either as you take in Moraine Lake, South Sister, and Broken Top as you wind down for the evening. Be sure to fill up on water at the lake before heading out. If you would like to take the side trail to the summit of South Sister, today is the day to do so as there is a short connector trail nearby. It is about 6 miles round-trip, so it is doable if you get an early start as you will only be hiking 7 miles on the main trail today. If you are continuing on the main trail, your first slight challenge will be climbing up and over a saddle. You will not find the shelter of many trees as the trail traverses pumice plains. Eventually, you will reach the forest again and continue climbing before reaching the James Creek Shelter. Again, be sure to fill up on water at the stream nearby. Start your day in mostly wooded hills with great views towards Salem. The obsidian area is the highlight of today's hike with its shiny bits of black rocks laying everywhere, newer lava flows, plenty of lakes and streams, and Obsidian Falls. (It should be noted that this is a limited entry area. A special permit is needed to camp overnight). Expect great views of North Sister from Sawyer Bar. Next, you'll exit the trees and cover some rocky terrain. The climb over Opie Dillock Pass is a bit strenuous before descending to your campsite at Minnie Scott Spring for the evening. Enjoy wildflowers and great views of the surrounding mountains. Begin the last leg of your trip traversing by volcanic boulders. You will head mostly downhill through thin forest. Once you pass through the forest, a more rocky area awaits with views of Middle Sister. Make a pitstop at South Matthieu Lake to rest, soak your feet, or replenish water supplies, then head back through the burn area you began in and make your way back to the trailhead. What will I need? As mentioned, it is wise to bring a bear bag along to keep smaller critters out. With so many stream crossings (and being in the Pacific Northwest), it may be prudent to wear some waterproof hiking shoes for this trip. It gets pretty chilly at night in the Three Sisters Wilderness, even in the middle of summer (average lows for July run around 45°F), so a quality, down sleeping bag will keep you nice and toasty through the night. Of course, the sleeping bag works a lot better when you have an appropriately sized sleeping pad to go with it. Be sure to bring a durable 3-season tent with you. This will come in especially handy if you run into unexpectedly wet conditions while out on the trail. With such a long hike, you'll want to save space (and weight) in your pack as much as possible. Look into some titanium utensils and cooking pot. Titanium cookware is ultralight and extremely durable, making it perfect for multi-day hikes like the Three Sisters Loop. For a comprehensive list of what to pack for your trip, be sure to check out our Ultimate Backpacker's Packing List. It even includes a convenient printable checklist! Do I need a permit? If you do not have one of the following park passes, you will need to pay a day-use fee of $5 for parking/per day. According to the Deschutes National Forest website, wilderness permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from Memorial Day weekend through October. Currently, free permits are self-issued at the trailhead. Resources Three Sisters Wilderness Trail Map Three Sisters Wilderness information For one of the most scenic hikes in the Pacific Northwest, you can't beat the Three Sisters Loop near Bend, Oregon. Have you done this hike or any others in the Three Sisters Wilderness? Have you done another great hike you would like us to write about? Let us know in the comments below!
Morning all. My friend Di says I've been quiet in blogland but I have been busy in my craftroom. I made a card based on a card I saw on someone's Pinterest board but I cannot find it again as I am not on Pinterest, I just followed a link to a pin of one of my cards and did a bit of browsing. I think it was by a lady called Birgit, so apologies again to her for not being able to locate the exact post and link, just her fantastic blog. 19/10/17 here is the link to a pin of her fab card. I was aiming to cover a couple of challenges with this card, and one layer -foliage The lay out is the same as the card I saw, but this is just on one layer. I die cut my MB Fresh Foliage die then used the leftover as a mask to ink the card with Versamark and then heat embossed with gold. I then added a few dots using an embossing pen and used silver pearl powder to emboss. The circles of golden colours were made using a circle stencil cut out of scrap then inked with DIs. The sentiment was stamped in brown. OK, that's it for today. See you again soon.
Our brand new collection, CELEBRATE, is now available in our online store. This week we’re celebrating with the one-of-a-kind Birgit Edblom as she features our new stamps and dies on her beautiful …
Made some mini watercolored scenes this morning with stamps from Penny Black! Prancers On the Town Holiday Snippets Thanks!
Här kommer mitt bidrag till inspirationsutmaningen på Scraphusets blogg! Tänkte direkt på denna stämpel från Technique Tuesday när jag såg inspirationsbilden! Carefree Cosmo Tack!
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The challenge this week on CAS-ual Friday´s blog is to "Create a Clean And Simple project that is black and white plus one color of your choice." Here´s mine with the beautiful flower "Dreamy Daisy" from Technique Tuesday and some doodling! Thanks!
The challenge on CAS on Sunday´s blog is "Black, white plus One!" Here´s mine in black, white and green! Used the lovely text from this set Everyday Words, Technique Tuesday. Love Ali Edwards ! Thanks!
The challenge this week on CAS-ual Friday´s blog is to stamp on designer paper! I stamped the cute flowers from the Technique Tuesday set, Growing Wild, on a piece of DP. Added some Liquid Pearls. Thanks!
The code word this week on Addicted to CAS´s blog is TRANSPARENT! The first I thought about was skeleton leaves! The word is from this set Tree-Mendous Technique Tuesday! Thanks!
Here´s my card for the CAS(E) this Sketch this week! Text from Technique Tuesday "Simply You" Thanks!
The challenge this week at CAS-aul Friday´s blog is to Create a Clean And Simple Back to School project! Here´s my card, I´ve not seen any apples as a teacher the last 30 years...:) but it´s a symbole for knowledge anyway! Used a stamp from Magnolia. THANKS!
A card with the new stamps from Penny Black! Groovy Greenery Product #30-701 Words of encouragement Product #30-712 Thanks!
A card for the sketch challenge on MOJO´s blog. Used the Lost Coast feather and bird! Thanks!
A nice cosy cowl that is made from an easy pattern. En otroligt enkel halskrage som ser mycket mer avancerad ut än vad den är. Det är ett enkelt mönster och det lite tjockare garnet gör att det går snabbt att sticka. This is a free pattern and if you have suggestions or opinions, please give me feedback and an opportunity to improve the pattern/text. The easiest way to contact me is at [email protected] Detta är ett gratismönster. Om du har förslag eller kommentarer: Berätta gärna för mig hur jag kan göra mönstret bättre/tydligare. Jag kontaktas bäst på [email protected]
Here´s a card I made for a sketch challenge on SCS. Used the beautiful flower from Penny Black! Passionate and the word die Inspire Thanks!
I think this Rose die from Penny Black is so beautiful!! Used Distress Inks for the coloring. Thanks!
There´s a color challenge on Less is More´s blog this week! NEUTRALS Creams, beiges, greys etc as the colour ways of your creations. I used stamps from Penny Black and the negative of a die from Memory Box for this card in beige/light browns shades. Trees from Prancers Sentiment from Snippets Thanks!
