I wanted a little something to hang up for Valentine's Day, other than wreaths. I figured a banner would be simple enough so I started with a little cardstock, old papers and some silk ribbon. Digging through baskets of flowers and embellishments is always fun, and this gave me chance to u...

TP's. That would be "Tiny Painting's". Or "Paintins" as we say here. I am having too much fun with these. Artichoke anyone? Or perhaps a squash or acorn? From the side. A plethora of TP's. These little guys only measure 2"x2", but they are big on fun. For now, these are ...

Hello friends! Just last week I barely squeeked by entering Fifi's Oh-La-La contest. The rules are you must submit before and after photos of a furniture project. I had to act quick and decide what I wanted to redo. Hubby has cleaned out the basement and has practically moved everything into ...

As I mentioned in the last post, I have a give-away for you journalers or journal admirers. Dawn Sokol, author of 1,000 Journal Pages, has kindly offered one of her books (a signed copy) as a prize. Congrats to Dawn for having her books among the offerings at Anthropologie. That must feel like...

{If you are interested in the book give-away, be sure to leave a comment in the post below titled "more journaling fun" before midnight Friday...and, don't worry, if you mentioned your comment number and it's different. Because there is a delay in comments published, your comment number may not ...

(Supply List: Patterned Paper - Melissa Frances, Stamp - Pink Persimmon, Ink - VersaMagic Chalk inks, Rub-on - Melissa Frances, Small white tag - Avery, Large Tag - Creative Cafe, Other: Glitter, sewing machine and thread) As we head into another weekend, I wish you one filled with fun, rest, ...

Thanks for all your well wishes for poor little Bookie. His fever is gone, and he is doing better. But I can tell that he is still feeling bad, he follows me around and stares at me, like he is begging me to help him. It just breaks my heart to see him in pain and confused about what is going o...

Hiya, we are back from Florida ... had so much fun! Now I am busy getting all the laundry done and cleaning up the house. Since I have something pretty that I made for myself, I wanted to quickly post today for Natasha's "Its all about Me" party. The idea is to make yourself something... and...

My friend Mary is sponsoring an on line Artist Class. She invited me to contribute a project and I'm excited to present to you "A Pocket Full Of Treasures Scrapbook" This will be an on line tutorial of how to make my scrapbook along with LOTS of other projects from other artists. My scra...

A few weeks ago, we made our bi-annual trip to the small town of Round Top, TX to shop the fabulous antique markets. As always, we came home with a loaded car full of wonderful junk that became our treasures. Throughout the few days that we spent shopping, morning to evening, I saw many things ...

I'm wandering around the store today and everything fallish seems to catch my eye. OK, I do have work to do, but boss (and owner) Cindy B. will not mind if I show ya some of the new goods that have recently come into the store . I love our main table. This is the first site customers see as...

Eeek!!! I was prepared to sit down & tell you... I'm a slump! Have been for a week or two. But that's not the case anymore! :) Thanks to my good friend, Alisa. We met today for lunch. And like the sun, she lifted my spirits. We ate, shared our plans for SB, talked about crafts & roomma...

Hi all! Well, my kiddies are heading back to school this week and I have been in a whirlwind of busy~ness. It was my oldest sons 15th birthday over the weekend and of course, with every year that passes, I get a little sad to see him growing so big... yet I feel so much pride in seeing the yo...

That's how I feel. Tired, wrung out. But its the third day of antibiotics for a bladder infection, that actually I did not know that I had. How's that for dumb? I knew I had a severe back ache, but it kinda came and went. I figured I just pulled something. I knew I felt tired, but I just ...

My best bud Stephenie hosted a fun swap titled "I thought of you". Such a cute idea for a swap! I received my amazing package this past weekend from my swap partner, and sweet friend, Laura. Laura is one nicest blogging girls I have met and I was so excited to have the opportunity to swap wit...

or part of one actually. Just a little something to think about today. (digital textures courtesy of Les Brumes) I love what that says. To me it says to do whatever you do passionately and with gusto...with all your might. Put your 100% into it all. My son ran 8 miles this morning with his cro...

Read it. Saw it. Loved it! *sigh* Cried at the end like a big, ol' baby. Sheesh. Glad the theater was dark. But yeah, to me, it was that good. One of the few pluses of being unemployed is matinee's. Yep. Bonus, right? Hey, ya gotta find those silver linings where-ever ya can. S...

In my mailbox yesterday, the Sep/Oct edition of Belle Armoire magazine. Here a shot of an article on my art quilt pendants, all the how-to's and tips and tricks to make your own. And some other articles where I found much inspiration. Including one on how to shop at thrift stores for you...

This is Larry the lobster. Isn't he the cutest thing!! My girlfriends lil girl Jack Jack caught him on our trip. Here is a photo of Jacqueline fishing. My silly husband pulled him up on the raft with him so she didn't loose her catch. Lucky for him it didn't snap him since it was a litt...

Stitched bits in progress on the back of the couch continued stitching on the latest sampler more doodling and painting layers in progress rounding up painting supplies stacking up the new beginnings and cutting wallpaper rolls in half to list on...

Time to absorb my thoughts, heart and hands into a new project. (page from my journal) Looking forward to getting started...haven't stitched much this Summer!

I'm off to spend the next couple of days here, in Jamaica Beach, Galveston. What a lovely place to celebrate ones B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y! :) Last year, my to-do list consisted of: soakin' up some sun, relaxing, & having some good ol' fashion fun. This year, I think I'll spend as much time ...

Sneaking it in wherever I can. This is the family room floor this morning. Exactly where I left it late last night. I was waiting up for my daughter to return home (hard to get used to her having her license and freedom!) so, happily pulled my tray out from it's hiding place. I tend to sit on...