Wednesday 22 August 2018

Hyde Park's gems

My Hb has some leave to use up from work and we decided to have a few days out this week. On Monday we went to Hyde Park and followed a self guided walk I found on line. Although we are born and bred Londoners and my Hb works in the city,  we learnt so much. We found out that Hyde Park was acquired by Henry VIII as a deer park in 1536 and it was opened to the public in 1637 by Charles 1. The Serpentine lake was not created until 1730, by Queen Caroline, and it was created from the existing 6 fish ponds.
The weather was kind, cloudy mostly but warm with sunny intervals. The walk started at Hyde Park corner
and took us through parts we had not visited before.



We visited the Diana water memorial where children were dipping in their toes
and walked a whole circuit of the Serpentine.
 We spotted lots of swans and other wildlife.

We even took out a pedalo and whiled away a pleasant hour on the water.




We enjoyed a nice cup of tea at the cafe which looked out across the Serpentine.

The last part of our walk took us across to speakers corner via the old Police House 
and the mosaic which marks the site of the old Reformer's tree which celebrates the right of people to protest.

and we finished off at Marble Arch, which until that day I have never actually crossed the road to look at. It was another grand entrance to Hyde Park erected there in 1851 but had stood for 20 years previously as the main gateway at Buckingham Palace. It was moved to make way for a new wing.

The gates there are stunning.
 We had a quick glimpse at Oxford Street and then made our way back to Victoria to catch the train home. 
It's amazing how we miss the details when we live so near to somewhere. It was the most delightful and relaxing day out.

My card today is new Mr Caterpillar Visible Image stamps birthday card I have made for Dotty's Teahouse.
My very laid back, relaxed Mr Caterpillar
was coloured with Promarkers.
I die cut some clouds and stars and stamped the birthday sentiment.
Here he is in close up
You can see he and the stars have a glittery sparkle and that he is wearing his Glossy Accents glasses (of course 😉)

He will be up for sale today together with some other new Wonderland Cards. Dotty's is in the High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2EP. My first edition Wonderland cards sold out very quickly and I am hoping this new edition will be just as popular. 

I wold like to enter him into the following challenges;

Passion for Promarkers 1/3 happy birthday
Creative Moments 1/3 anything goes
I love Promarkers 1/3 anything goes
Allsorts 2/3 from boys to men
Let's craft and create 2/3 anything goes/lots of layers
Dies R us 1/3 You're a star
Double D challenges 1/3 the moon and/or the stars
TIME out 1/3 be bright

Thanks for stopping by today.

Bye for now,

Jane x

13 comments:

  1. Stunning photo's of your self guided tour. Such rich history as well! Your card is so unique and fun! Thanks for linking up to the DRU "You're A Star" challenge. Best of luck to you.

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  2. Every day's a school day ... always something new to learn. Thanks for the little walk around Hyde Park, it has been a while since I've had one. :)
    My Caterpillar is so funny ... these little Alice in Wonderland characters are great.
    Happy Wednesday my dear,
    V x

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  3. WOW thanks for taking us along on your adventures in Hyde Park! Beautiful photos! OMG what a fun card ... sure to bring a smile! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘The Moon and the Stars’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  4. Thank you for sharing your adventure in Hyde Park.. loved the Diana memorial and the paddle you went on the lake. That card is very cute and should sell very quick! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  5. wonderful photos and your card is super cute. Thanks for sharing it with us at Double D Challenge Blog. We hope you will join us in future challenges.
    Kathy
    DD DT

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  6. Wonderful photos and such a great card! Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts and good luck in the challenge.

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  7. Wow! I love all the details in this card. The galaxy-like background really makes the fun caterpillar pop and I love all the shiny, glossy details. Great coloring work too. Thanks for joining us at TIME OUT!

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  8. Great card and lovely photos.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Men to Boys' challenge, hope you come join again when the new challenge starts tomorrow. Susan x

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  9. Certainly looks like you had a wonderful time wandering around London. Funny how we can live somewhere for years but not really know much about it!! I love this card image, he looks so relaxed while smoking his 'pipe'. And all those gorgeous bright colours really bring the caterpillar to life. The background you created looks so cool, love all the splatters and makes the colours pop even more. So glad you shared this with us at TIME OUT!

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  10. Such a fun caterpillar card. Thanks for joining us at Passion for Promarkers, Shelly x

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  11. Stunning card Jane - love the image and your colouring! Great London pics too! Thanks for playing along with us at Passion for Promarkers this week, good luck! Juliexx

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  12. Fantastic card.I love it.Thanks for joining our challenge. Greetings Helma DT Creative moments

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  13. Gorgeous card and the image is so sweet! Great coloring too. Thanks for sharing with us at Double "D" Challenges.
    Amelia (Double "D" Challenge Design Team)

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