I finished these small ornaments up and hopefully they will make someone happy! You can see the little red berries (beads)in the last 2 photos, and I added the gold string to hang........to finish the back I just cut a piece of felt the same size as the ornament and glued it .........super easy! Hopefully next year I can get with the program now and make a tree full of these. Happy wet thursday here in Oklahoma.......... Continue reading

Finished this big 6 dozen order for Christmas Sugar Cookies last night..........although I love to frost cookies when I have time, these took about 8 hours! A little more time than usual but I wanted to make them special for a dear friend. Sure hope she likes them. Last week we went out of town for a couple days and I came back with some new Punch Needle work......... Changed up the colors a bit on this........not quite finished but Santa needs eyes, a few berries on the tree and then he will be ready to turn into an ornament............ Continue reading

One of the vendors this past weekend at the Christmas Market has a local florist shop ( Lily Grass) and she had the most wonderful fresh greenery.....so I just had to have a couple bunches..... my house at least smell like Christmas ( this is our off year for the kids not to be here so I don't decorate) and this is my only decorations ............but when you walk in it smells sooooooooooooo good! Any time you can get fresh greenery to look and smell this good everything is going to be okay! ( and thank you all who have... Continue reading

I always love making a December Journal even if I don't keep up with the days but it's always fun to do one.........these are just a few pages. I used an old red and black hardback journal that was the right size....( you can even see in the last photo on the spine it says Journal) I took all the insides out and replaced it with 3 signatures......I know it is way to many but I just kept on adding pages...... Thank you to all those who came and supported me at the BFC Christmas Market........so much fun seeing so... Continue reading

If you are coming ENTER on the north side of the church......... Happy Thursday............. Continue reading

Few Paper/fabric Doll Christmas Ornaments............. Jean Jacket lapel pins........... and for those dog lovers a few whimsical lapel pins......... So if you are wanting to do a little Christmas shopping this coming saturday and avoid the MALL shopping come by the Christmas Market at Bethany First Church ........hope to see you! Happy wednesday............. Continue reading

Plastic plates is the way to go and in so many different colors and patterns..........and placemats this little one needed 1 more piece of cake before he left........to say the least we had a lot of fun with 4 little ones this year.......I am sorry I didn't get a photo of the newest 2 month old little girl..........I think we ended up with 28 plus little ones and all went well and another Peters Thanksgiving in the books..........Hope you all had a wonderful day and enjoying the day after and for the season ahead! today is just being lazy and... Continue reading

Well I guess as they say That's a wrap for 2018.........what a fun group of gals and hopefully they went away with a fun project they can continue to add to over the Holidays........the room was hopefully cozy enough for them! Trying to make a little space warm and comfortable is a little hard to do but they all just were glad to get back together for class........thanks to my helper Susan......she always is willing to help me out in my crazy artsy life! The last pictures we are missing Becky but she had to leave a little early.......and thank... Continue reading

My church is having their Annual Christmas Market again this year and I am going to join in on the fun and excitement for our church and all who will be their to sell their goods........always a great way to see members, friends and family to share their talents and gifts. Stop by and say Hi! Just a few things I will have for sell..........so grab a friend and come by to do a little shopping and eating to kick off December 2018! Have a great day........it's white outside here today!!!!! Continue reading

Our temps dropped last night and so did our pecan tree leaves.......we have 3 big pecan trees and it looks it's raining leaves........ You literally cannot see the driveway or street........I know the neighbors are wondering...... the last photo is the street in front of our house...........HAPPY FALL! happy saturday Continue reading

I received a text from a friend last night to tell me the DMC floss was on sale at Joann's Fabric..........although it's not like the sale they have in the spring it's still better than the original price......regular price is 56 a skein, it's on sale for 40 cents a skein........so if you are into embroidery or PUNCH NEEDLE it's worth going and stocking up on the colors you use. Happy thursday........... Continue reading

It's amazing when you find a tub full of odds and ends ........like lace, old fabric, handkerchiefs, pieces of linens, fur and tapestry! Trying to make something out of STUFF! A challenge that I love to do once in a while. I have had these sweet faces on my computer and decided to copy them off onto muslin and make some pillows! Happy Monday.............. Continue reading

Thank You to all those who have signed up for the "Pocketful of Christmas Class".....this class is full and I hope because of all of the blog issues or email issues I haven't missed any of you. You all have been so understanding and I appreciate you all.......I am hoping to continue to have classes in the new year....... this will be the last one for 2018! Thank You always for the support and inspiring words to keep me teaching what I love.......... Continue reading

Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and wonderful time of this season ahead....... Continue reading

I know some of you are still experiencing problems with my blog and I do apologize. I have contacted the typepad people and they said that my www is not how to get on the blog...you just google goodgriefgirdie and hopefully you will be able to get back on the blog. If some of you would just let me know with a comment to say you have had problems or no it's just fine I would appreciate the feed back..........or if you have something weird that comes up when you try to bring up my blog please let me know... Continue reading

In this class we will be constructing a file folder into a big pocket and filling it will all kinds of Christmas goodies.........Paper Dolls, Tags, Post Cards, star Ornament and a couple more special additions to fill this pocket for the holidays........... The class is thursday evening Nov. 15 and the time is 5:30-9:00 seats are limited and it's not to late to start a little Christmas fun.......seats are limited so if you are interested please email me at jpeter@cox.net.........I hope to see some old and new faces for a fun Christmas evening with creative friends! Happy Fall Sunday..........have a... Continue reading

Well to say it all these gals did an amazing job punching for the first time.......definitely takes a steady hand and patience to get the hang of it..... but once you can get the needle, fabric, hoop and thread all to work together you are on your way to make beautiful art. Thank You girls for making my first OKC Punch Needle class so much fun....looking forward to more classes in the future............ Everyone have a great weekend............ Continue reading

I have no earthly idea what is going on with my blog but someone or something is a little fishy and I have contacted typepad to see what the problem is and I apologize........ so let's sit back and wait to see what they have to say......you haven't missed much because it's been slow going the past few weeks.......but if you can read this that is a good sign but if not I am so sorry. have a good day and everything will be better soon, I SURE HOPE SO!!!!! Continue reading

Finally ........getting excited for this coming thursday evening and sharing my punch needle patterns with all of you who signed up for this class. See all of you who have signed up! Continue reading

A little " Merry Tea Bag Tags"........and a few card tags.......so fun to get back to paper, washi tape, paint, scraps of velvet and all of my collected Paper WHIMSY cut out faces.........I have a boat load and now I am able to put those little faces on something useful........plus if you are a tea drinker they all smell good because you empty the tea out after they have been soaked. It's a process but worth it when they are finished. I am thinking about making little envelopes for the tea bags to go in but haven't gotten that far... Continue reading

Some of you by now know how computer tech savvy I AM NOT!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway if anyone has been trying to email me the last couple days I am so sorry. Hopefully by this afternoon I will be back....but for some reason you need me just leave a message in my comment section of this post and I will get back to you ASAP. On a much better note anyone who is traveling this weekend to WACO for the big Silobration you will have another treat waiting. Cindy will be having a Mini Glitter Market this weekend at the new Paper... Continue reading

wishing you a HaPPy Fall Weekend.......... Continue reading

Just spent a few days with friends just relaxing, eating, creating and just having fun being together even in the pouring rain........thanks girls for the memories! Have a great thursday all............... Continue reading

A couple of new patterns I am working on......they both need a little tweeking.......not sure about either one but just keep trying to figure out what will work and what won't! I guess I just need to keep on.......... Just finished these egg ornaments......These are a little time consuming but they are worth the work when they are all finished........I hope to have a few more before the holidays......the colors are so fun to mix and match. Hope your weekend was as enjoyable as mine........have a great week ahead! Fall is in the air! Continue reading

This may sound or look confusing but really the only two things you will need to bring for class is the 7" Morgan Non Slip hoop and the Ultra Punch Needle ( make sure you get the Needle Set because it comes with 3 different size needles)......Both of these you can go on line and order. They are quick to ship and not hard to find. www.punchneedlemarketplace.com....... If you have any problems please email me at jpeter@cox.net.....the date is still October 25 and the location will be emailed to those who have already contacted me. Thank You so much for... Continue reading