Spring has most definitely spring here in the Northwest. Even though there is rain, it isn’t a cold rain – and the sun is nice and warm when we see it. I need to make the big “clothing shift” and get the sweaters put away, and the t-shirts out and ready for the sun.

One of the things that I love about spring, and have been noticing more and more each year are the birds and the nature sounds. From my bed, I can hear the frogs in the retention pond, and enjoy the flowers that begin to take us through the year – we start with the tulips, hyacinths, azaleas, and daffodils. Soon it will be hydrangea season, roses and then gladiolas (amongst many others).

To celebrate this beautiful season, Jenny has been encouraging me to run another ATC swap (second post down to see what we did last year). I had a great time hostessing previously and would like to open sign ups for a swap with a nature theme. You don’t have to scrap or stamp to play along, drawing, painting, fabric crafts, and collage all lend themselves to an ATC swap. Let me know in the combox if you want to play along, and I’ll close signups on Cinco de Mayo.
Enjoy crafting (and yes, I do realize I have to finish up my homemade items from January’s giveaway. I have them about ¼ of the way done, I know what to put on my “to do” list. If you won, thank you for hanging in there with me)

(photo of our azaleas and daffodils, March 2005)