CarolineBletsis
@carolinelb.bsky.social
Artist and knitter of impossible things
Heavy horses ploughing, watercolour on paper. This one is still available in my Etsy shop, Pretty Flamingo. (Still haven't worked out how to post a link...)
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Heavy horses ploughing, watercolour on paper. This one is still available in my Etsy shop, Pretty Flamingo. (Still haven't worked out how to post a link...)
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to make an angel costume for my granddaughter. 'Of course!' I replied and set about making everything from scratch, including sewing feathers by hand on to the wings. Although the end result was great, I don't think I'll be sewing feathers again any time soon...
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to make an angel costume for my granddaughter. 'Of course!' I replied and set about making everything from scratch, including sewing feathers by hand on to the wings. Although the end result was great, I don't think I'll be sewing feathers again any time soon...
It only took one week, five phone calls, two texts and an online consultation form, but my daughter got to see a doctor this morning. She's been prescribed antibiotics to be on the safe side. Also got the form authorising me to speak on her behalf regarding her health filled out & signed.
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It only took one week, five phone calls, two texts and an online consultation form, but my daughter got to see a doctor this morning. She's been prescribed antibiotics to be on the safe side. Also got the form authorising me to speak on her behalf regarding her health filled out & signed.
It's taken 3 days, 5 phone calls, 2 online forms, 2 arguments about my right to speak about my daughter's health (she has Downs Syndrome) and a minor nervous breakdown to get a face to face doctor's appt for her...which should have been organised by the surgery last month after her health check. 😠
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It's taken 3 days, 5 phone calls, 2 online forms, 2 arguments about my right to speak about my daughter's health (she has Downs Syndrome) and a minor nervous breakdown to get a face to face doctor's appt for her...which should have been organised by the surgery last month after her health check. 😠
Feeling smug - heavy frost this morning but my citrus trees are safely tucked away.
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Feeling smug - heavy frost this morning but my citrus trees are safely tucked away.
With the promise of chilly days ahead this week, with possible frosts, I've cleared out the greenhouse and put the citrus trees to bed for the winter.
November 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
With the promise of chilly days ahead this week, with possible frosts, I've cleared out the greenhouse and put the citrus trees to bed for the winter.
Whilst walking the dog this morning, I bumped into a guy & his dog that I haven't seen for about a year or more. We used to walk the dogs when his was a pup. Today the dog went berserk when she saw me, tail wagging, leaping up, yodelling with delight - totally made my day!
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Whilst walking the dog this morning, I bumped into a guy & his dog that I haven't seen for about a year or more. We used to walk the dogs when his was a pup. Today the dog went berserk when she saw me, tail wagging, leaping up, yodelling with delight - totally made my day!
As I can't work out how to post my Etsy shop listings on here, just a note to say I paint pet portraits on commission and am free at the moment...
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
As I can't work out how to post my Etsy shop listings on here, just a note to say I paint pet portraits on commission and am free at the moment...
Hot off the easel, Walker, watercolour on paper. Will be in my Etsy shop soon. #bear #originalpainting #Katmai
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hot off the easel, Walker, watercolour on paper. Will be in my Etsy shop soon. #bear #originalpainting #Katmai
Apart from my granddaughter (I'm biased!) my favourite trick or treater last night was the large inflatable dinosaur that couldn't fit down our path to get to the door -brilliant! Unfortunately, the weather was so horrendous in the end we did not get many visits - anyone want about 2lbs of sweets???
November 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Apart from my granddaughter (I'm biased!) my favourite trick or treater last night was the large inflatable dinosaur that couldn't fit down our path to get to the door -brilliant! Unfortunately, the weather was so horrendous in the end we did not get many visits - anyone want about 2lbs of sweets???
I guess the torrential rain and howling gale has put paid to the trick or treaters for this evening...and now we're left with a couple of pounds of sweets which will probably last us until next year!
until.next
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I guess the torrential rain and howling gale has put paid to the trick or treaters for this evening...and now we're left with a couple of pounds of sweets which will probably last us until next year!
Sometimes I get asked to make the strangest things...a mini crochet lobster wearing a Santa hat. Don't ask...
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Sometimes I get asked to make the strangest things...a mini crochet lobster wearing a Santa hat. Don't ask...
Spent the morning preparing Halloween pumpkins with my 4yr old granddaughter. Turns out little kiddy hands are far more efficient at scooping out the seeds than I am, plus she enjoyed doing it. More than worth getting pumpkin pulp splattered up the walls and in my hair...🎃🎃
October 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Spent the morning preparing Halloween pumpkins with my 4yr old granddaughter. Turns out little kiddy hands are far more efficient at scooping out the seeds than I am, plus she enjoyed doing it. More than worth getting pumpkin pulp splattered up the walls and in my hair...🎃🎃
On what always feels like the longest day of the year I have...made waffles for breakfast; watched my son run in a 10k; cut down the hops on the pergola &swept the patio, made a start on sorting out the desk in my craft room; long dog walk; painted; cut Mr.B's hair...can I take a break now?
October 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On what always feels like the longest day of the year I have...made waffles for breakfast; watched my son run in a 10k; cut down the hops on the pergola &swept the patio, made a start on sorting out the desk in my craft room; long dog walk; painted; cut Mr.B's hair...can I take a break now?
Watched @stephenking.bsky.social The Long Walk last night. Even though I've read the story so knew what to expect, I found this film desperately sad and moving. It will stay with me for a long time.
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Watched @stephenking.bsky.social The Long Walk last night. Even though I've read the story so knew what to expect, I found this film desperately sad and moving. It will stay with me for a long time.
So, what time is it REALLY this morning?
#clockchange
#clockchange
October 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
So, what time is it REALLY this morning?
#clockchange
#clockchange
I don't just paint bears, I take pet portrait commissions too - feel free to get in touch if that's what you are after, Christmas is not too far away!
October 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I don't just paint bears, I take pet portrait commissions too - feel free to get in touch if that's what you are after, Christmas is not too far away!
A much better photo this morning in proper daylight. Hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Will be for sale in my Etsy shop shortly. I'm now free for commission.
October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A much better photo this morning in proper daylight. Hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Will be for sale in my Etsy shop shortly. I'm now free for commission.
Hot off the easel - the hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get the colours to show up properly, will have to try again tomorrow with a proper camera.
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hot off the easel - the hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get the colours to show up properly, will have to try again tomorrow with a proper camera.
My car failed it's MOT miserably today - will cost mega money for vast amount of welding...time for some serious soul searching...I've had my beloved Vitara for over 10 years, this is going to hurt.
October 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My car failed it's MOT miserably today - will cost mega money for vast amount of welding...time for some serious soul searching...I've had my beloved Vitara for over 10 years, this is going to hurt.
Reposted by CarolineBletsis
I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
This year a small plantation of various tomatoes sprung up in the remains of the old compost heap - some very recognisable as types bought in supermarkets over the years. They've been delicious, far better than the ones I cultivated. Picked all the green ones today (3lb) & made chutney.
September 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This year a small plantation of various tomatoes sprung up in the remains of the old compost heap - some very recognisable as types bought in supermarkets over the years. They've been delicious, far better than the ones I cultivated. Picked all the green ones today (3lb) & made chutney.
Made (homegrown!) pumpkin soup this morning. Wasn't paying attention and instead of Tropical Seasoning I put in Curry Goat seasoning - to be fair, they're in identical containers. The soup is amazing, will do that again!
September 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Made (homegrown!) pumpkin soup this morning. Wasn't paying attention and instead of Tropical Seasoning I put in Curry Goat seasoning - to be fair, they're in identical containers. The soup is amazing, will do that again!
Visited the Phyllis Tuckwell 'kilo' sale for the first time today. Clothes sold by weight - got two tops and a dress for £6.45, plus a Dean Koontz book and the first book in the Wheel of Time series. Bargain!
September 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Visited the Phyllis Tuckwell 'kilo' sale for the first time today. Clothes sold by weight - got two tops and a dress for £6.45, plus a Dean Koontz book and the first book in the Wheel of Time series. Bargain!