tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22171621114177005362012-02-16T15:12:18.033-06:00I paint it or sew it. All for the love of creativity.terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.comBlogger1641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-11100385494066626742011-06-17T19:50:00.001-05:002011-06-17T19:52:08.914-05:00

The weather is extremely HOT around here with temps over 100 almost every day and the wind is intense. I think we are living in a convection oven.  With that said, you will know why I am secluded in my house with the AC unit running at warp speed.  There have been several projects passing over the work table recently.  The art dept. and the sewing dept. have been open, often at the same time. 

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Hello y’all,  I have pulled out my art dept. this week.  I repurposed a pencil drawing of a windmill drawn many years ago.  It became the basis of this journal page.  I collaged layers from my stash and I loved the tractor from an old ag magazine.  It was a line drawing that was just screaming “Color Me Now”.   I just love everything Texas and this is my tribute to those things I enjoy in it’s

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From the far reaches of the world to my wee mailbox came another piece of art.  My latest ATC to arrive came from Margaret Hetebry in West Australia.  Is that like West Texas?  She did mention they are still in winter where she is and it has been very cold here the last couple of days….I think that makes us alike.  This card was all embroidered and rich in beautiful texture.  Yum.  In

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I have made huge headway in the studio dept.  I had to quit ripping out and start cleaning this week.  I am now setting up for a clearance sale on Saturday.  I had to rip out the shelves one board at a time from the wall to the right.  Oh Me Oh My, what a project that was pulling 4 and 5” nails from 2x4’s.  Those shelves were almost tornado proof the way they had been built.  With those cleared

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You MUST jump over to INK STAINS to check out an awesome giveaway she is having.   I do believe you would enjoy perusing her blog if you like to learn art techniques.  She is a consistent and interesting blogger and you’ll enjoy checking out her older posts.  I’ll take a couple of additional pointers in the consistency department.  I can say I am fairly consistent every couple of months in

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I uncovered more goodies from the mailbox.  Woot Woot.  These three ATC’s were traded through Christian Paper Artists Group.  Each one is so unique and perfect for this special holiday. The cards I created were duplicates of some vintage post cards I have and I reduced them for the ATC’s.  These chicks and eggs just represent new beginnings and rebirth.  I just love the graphics on old ads and

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It is a summery kind of Christmas when you get this kind of goodness in the mailbox.  The Spring ATC swap I joined at The Art of Altering is a swap with 3 other people.  My first exchange has arrived and what a fun surprise to unwrap this card from a LOT of fringy yarn. After all the reveal, here is this adorable bird and nest from Dawn Burrows.  Hop on over to her blog to check out her

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Ok everyone...it was midnight and the creative bug attacked me. I had no defenses and had to succumb. Why, oh why didn't I go to bed earlier??!! The trek to the fabric stash uncovered an old dirndl skirt from the 60's/70's. It was quite a classic to be sure and made of upholstery fabric!! My dear grandmother used to scavange the thrift stores for old fabrics to use in her own projects. I brought

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Howdy.  I have been busy, busy.  The sweat shop closed temporarily so the jewelry shop could open.  You DO understand this involves clearing my work table from one crisis and preparing for the next disaster.  I never seem to work neatly and must have all my inspiration scattered about. I posted the jewelry that I and my BFF, Heather put together over on Sassy Tumbleweed.   Jump on over check out

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The paint has been flying again and the flowers were grown onto the wall.  I just freehanded the vines and blooms onto the wall to mimic the window fabrics.  The opposite end of the wall has a balance flower a bit higher on the wall.  I like it and when the art is hung up, I think it will all blend in quite well.  I just haven’t decided which art to go with.  In our prior home, the wall space

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Quick Update: The walls are painted and almost complete.  I now see more floor than NOT.  My windows are now covered! YaY!  It is so much warmer and that is more comfy for sure when it has been dipping into the ‘teens at night!  Brrrr  I just gathered these panels on a rod because I preferred the flowing soft look of this fabric.  I will be making a cornice for this window later. Simple

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The month of January is appropriately assigned Snow and/or white for the Blissful ATC swap.  I have received my ATC for the month of January from partner Karla Jackson.  The rose applique is covered in snow.  I love it.  Thank you Karla! I have just put mine in the mail to her and I just concentrated on SNOW.  We haven’t had any yet around here and so this is our token of snow for our house.

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I have now prepped and primed the accent wall.  I am so excited about this new color of blue in this room.  I couldn’t even wait for the second coat to take a pic and share.  In the right light, it has the dusty turquoise I was hoping for.  I installed some new daylight fluorescents and it throws off the colors in here.  A change will remedy that problem after all the work is done.  I do however

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Happy New Year to everyone!  We had a very quiet day that included a LOT of football.  It was the calm before the storm so to speak.  I’ve had it in my mind to repaint our guest room/sweat shop.  The sheer volume of items in this single room had kept me at bay for quite some time, actually a few years!!  Ugh, the thought of moving out the stuff just to make room for a ladder and a can of paint

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend with your families.  This is truly a season to be thankful for all our blessings and give the glory to God. Be careful in your travels and I’ll chit chat with you all after the time spent with family.

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Many, many moons ago……I began to collect these little house ornaments.  I started the series and here it is 27 years later and the collection is still building. This little house is the first one to create this monster of a collection. I love all the little details. Along the way I have added a few items that weren’t part of the official collection but lent a special touch to the village. 

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I have been especially blessed this past month to create window treatments for friends and therefore less time to piddle on the pc.  It’s catch up time here and I’ll give you a little sneak peek into my projects. This  one was an oriental theme.  The obi idea took shape and there was the most luscious silk chinese toile and red silk to work with ……. yummy stuff! My friend has a tassel fetish

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It’s been all a tizzy around here and I am starting to catch up to myself finally.  I must share my latest ATC trades with you all.  If you enjoy creating ATC’s, go check out Blissful Art Swap.  It is a great venue to get your creativity on. This one was a November gift.  The theme was our choice and I love the mom cooking up goodies. It was created by Sonya. The month of December is all about

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I’ve been absent again from my own blog and I have been missing y’all.  This week I’m sending out Thanks to all my followers, friends and lurkers.  Time for reflection and appreciation for all the gifts our LORD has given us and the opportunity to pursue them. I hope to be caught up from doing this…. I love the textured fabric we used for the panels.  I’m thinking this would work up into a

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Happy Halloween to all the little (and BIG) tricksters.  All the porch decorations are prepped and the lights are on waiting on our 6 little goblins.  That seems to be our average over the years out here in the sticks.  But, I am happy to see all their little painted faces and adorable costumes. I joined Blissful Art Swap and each month we have a different theme and partner.  This month I

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I have been working on a new project these last 2 days.  I luv, luv, luv repainting old furniture and I haven’t been able to do this in quite a while.   So I have paint on my newly manicured nails and it is NO problem man!! I always forget to take the ‘before’ picture.  I hate when that happens.  I did nab a pic after I had sanded the drawer fronts and top. I put on a coat of primer and let

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This year I have pulled out all my Pumpkins and I think they have begun to take over.  My DH’s favorites are the ones that hold candy.  As much as I planned ahead I still missed Spooky Mondays….yet again!  I set this up to post automatically and the goblins take over and keep it from happening!  I hate when that happens. My entry table with the purple glitter candelabra  that I scored at

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I couldn’t resist transforming one of my forlorn pumpkins when I saw THIS !  I loved the look and I didn’t have the adorable flower, cute stamp, or the gorgeous napkin, but I forged ahead anyway!  I did have a luscious black and white swirly napkin that I had been holding back for the perfect project.  So, that was a GO in my book. This is my forlorn pumpkin that had seen better days. He got a

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Come in if you dare…the witches moved in today.  This one has hit one too many trees I think.  She is hanging out with her other witchy friends. This gal has collected her eye of newt and feathers of night owls. This happy witch has no worries with her cauldron nearby. With all the new occupants flying in, you’ll have to stop in next week to see all the gifts scattered about

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I was shamefully begging for votes here.  Well, the votes were counted and it became obvious that Dee Dee stuffed the ballot box and maybe pay offs?  hmm, OH, that was me!  sorry for any incriminations.  Just funning!  She made a really cute box container for her ATC’s. Congrats to her and her clever idea! I appreciate my followers and voters.  Y’all are the bestest friends a gal can have.

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The past week was spent in great fun and absence from blogging and anything but checking emails.   The days were spent with this Sweet One.    The action shot shows exactly what we were doing most of the time….we were ON THE GO!  A 2 yr. old has stamina, a 56 yr. old does NOT. We have expanded our vocabulary with precious little words like hungy  (hungry, and that means 5 min. ago), rose ( a

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Welcome….to Spooky Monday hosted by Wendy’s adventure in Wonderland and a view of my porch from last year.  I am pondering my theme this year and have started digging out the spookiness from storage. This cute guy gets to greet everyone as they arrive. This little creation was created for a decor contest one year.  I think her cousin may show up this year for a visit through October. But

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The month of September was a them of Leaves at BlissfullAtcSwaps.  My swap partner was Bobbi Ann at The Bead Goes On blog.  She sent me a beautiful card and lots of goodies along with it.  Yay for me! Look at these adorable earring she sent!  Luv ‘em!  A sticker sheet, leaves shapes and buttons along with a couple of ATC papers in the theme.    This is the back of the card.  Thanks Bobbi

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Blissful ATC Swaps is having a competition among the submissions from it’s members. It involves ATC holders/storage possibilities. I enjoyed making this holder for my collection of ATC’s. I submitted my little creation for a contest among other ATC holders. If I am to win this little competition and garner a most superlicious prize…I MUST have your vote! You can now visualize me on the floor

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I am releasing a photo into the creative world that I know I may snatch back with the delete button.  But, I was actually laughing so hard and was inspired to take the pic in the first place.  There is an order to my chaos that could be revealed under the 3 layers of projects.  Many of you see it or feel it and are shaking your heads in acknowledgement.  What is crazy here is the amount of space

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What a great birthday goody that arrived in my mailbox.  Moo Cards!  I finally got around to ordering these little goodies and I am not disappointed.  I just really LUV receiving these from my friends and so why not pass them along from moi?!  I stuck with mostly a Texas theme and a couple of favorite still shots that I had in my files.  Now to create the perfect moo card holder, so I

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This day is a day to light a candle in memory……. and a candle in celebration…. I asked for Carrot Cake and I got it.  He still makes me laugh!  Thanks for the ‘healthy’ (sort of) chocolate sweetie. I appreciate all the birthday wishes today.

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Out here on the Plains of Texas near the bump in the road we call home there once was a house.... I think that front screen door probably slammed shut a jillion times in its lifetime. I imagine young children running in the yard, perhaps chasing the chickens and gathering the chicks. The sounds of a creeking windmill pulling much-needed water from the ground.The end of it's road of life and

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Mwahahaha…it is nearly that most terrific time of year….. Halloween!  I always have as much fun decorating for this holiday as I do for Christmas and a lot less stress!  The fall colors are so scrumptious with all the rich oranges, reds and browns with the deep greens of  leaves hanging onto it’s last remnants of summer.  Then we get to throw in the wicked eerie greens and deep purples.  Yummy

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This Friday was a surprise garage sale kind of day.  Not planned, meaning no 6 a.m. wake up alarm, which was wonderful.  I still scored a neat set of chairs that I am super excited about. Each one has it’s own little stamp of character.  I have a vision of them hanging on a wall holding a lush fern, assortment of my collectables and who knows what else.  I can hang many of my old linens from

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I have a love affair with spray paint.  Ok, I’ve spoken it out loud…well, at least typed it really hard on my keyboard.  A simple can of paint can do wonders to transform everything around us.  Ahhhh, such a simple pleasure in such a simple form.  We had recently repainted our house and we all know when that happens, everything else looks so dull and lifeless compared to all the fresh color. 

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I discovered ATC's (artist trading cards) over a year ago and was hooked.  I love putting together mini art using all my mini scraps.  If I weren't an AVID crafter/artist, I'd be called a Hoarder.  I can't seem to toss even the teensiest bit of paper or trim!  That is when the ATC comes to my rescue. The next issue at hand becomes WHERE to store all these little goodies that you have swapped

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Surprise...I actually made it back the NEXT day as promised!  Shockers I know.  I am posting the final 6 pages of the baby book for your artistic endeavors. hmmmmm, interesting page that I haven't noticed in any recent baby books in like....EVER!! I appreciate this adorable page.  It could be used alone in so many different ways.  I hope you enjoy these goodies and I'd love to see what you

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I interrupt our seed catalog scans to share an adorable baby book.  The copyright was 1918. There are 12 pages in the booklet.  The artwork is wonderful and so brilliant in color.  I edited any writing that were on the pages so they can be personalized as you see fit.  I will post the second installment of this book tomorrow.  Come on back for a second helping!

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This corn is making me hungry for fresh corn on the cob.  Yum.  Here is my offering today from the seed catalog. The top part of this Prosperity Corn page would be cool cropped up and added to alter art pieces.  I imagine Betty Draper prefers this type corn at her meals.   I couldn’t resist cropping out this hand.  You just don’t see these little goodies anymore and we all need to pay

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This summer has been slow for garage sales around here, but the few I have attended were a total score.  I love, love, love old magazines and paper anything actually.  Over a month ago I purchased an armload of old magazines and have just now sat down to go through the stack.  What was I thinking??  Stashed among the stacks of Progressive Farmer and LOOK and POST were a couple of early 1800

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My Paper dolls finally left the homestead onto greener pastures.  I am not sure of their homes, but perhaps their new owners will send a howdy.  I am posting these for friends who were curious how I could stay up past midnight playing paper dolls.  Now you can see the obsession and I can’t wait to make up some new ones! This is Babette  in her black lace and blue silk.  She was rockin’ the

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-52811773343935596992010-07-08T19:59:00.001-05:002010-07-08T20:00:30.170-05:00

Napkin Art Assortments for layering all over any project.  The Napkin Swap hosted by my sweet daughter really added to my stash of goodies.  With all this new variety, I can't wait to get the glue mediums out and start layering on a new art journal to hold my ATC's.The presentation of such simple art items were quite fun and creative.  The hostess made tie-on napkin rings to bind all the napkins

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-33142691343927162062010-07-08T11:20:00.001-05:002010-07-08T11:20:42.574-05:00

Hey y'all, I've finally made it back home and uploaded pics from Paper Cowgirl and trips to yonder and back again.  It is truly a blessing to be with other creative women that inspire me and spur me to go a new direction in art.  LUV it!  I had joined a few more swaps this year and was truly blessed with some awesome creations.  I will have to stretch the pics out over a few days to do justice to

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Ahhhh, Paper Cowgirl Retreat is gone into the sunset again....until next year..  I am still on the road and I can't wait to post some of my pics when I can download all my stuff at home.   Thanks for the patience and stop back soon.

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The Paper Cowgirl Art Retreat is just nearly here and I've been breaking a sweat getting ready for the swaps that are such a bonus gift of fun.  It is an exercise in creativity for me and pushes me out of my 'safe' box of art.  I actually woke up a few braincells in the process.  Quit laughing, I know they were hard to find in the first place!! I found last year that the act of giving away my

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-73609457452130623142010-05-23T23:43:00.000-05:002010-05-23T23:43:43.314-05:00

Don't answer that!...I am sure I know the answer.  Most days I feel I need a few more hours in the day to get my projects completed as things stand now.  My brain seems as if it is running around like a chicken without it's head.  So....what does one do in that situation?  I created another blog!  haha, yeppers I've lost it now. I feel many times this blog is my poor neglected child here despite

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I am introducing a contributor to my blog.  She is none other than my most favorite daughter.  I could only seem to round up this pic on the spur of the moment.  The sunshiney day was making us all squint, but her smile just lights up the space anyway. We learned how to use napkins as a decorative addition to our altered art last year from Jan T. at Paper Cowgirl Retreat.  My favorite daughter

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Happy Mother's Day Moms Everywhere!  Today is a great day to celebrate your mom and all the 'other' mother's that have helped you to be the person you are today. And thanks to my kiddos for making my day special.  They are my inspiration to be a better mother everyday.THANKS!

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I have been revisiting a most favorite childhood past time.  Paper dolls! but these are paper dolls on steroids.  These gals are going overboard on their outfits and all because of a swap that happens at Paper Cowgirl in Waxahachie in June.  Yippee.  The teachers and their classes are awesome and the swaps are like a bonus gift. I joined the paper doll swap and these past couple of days I have

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I am gardening with my sewing machine this past week.  I have joined a swap that requires a hand created bloom.  There are several prototypes in my 'garden' work table and I can't decide which direction to go.  I like this one, but am limited on the vintage pins that go in the center, so that element will require a plan B.  I have been known to resort to plan W in the past!  We may be on our way

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I know Spring is upon us because all these flowing, sparkling dresses arrive at my doorstep for a helping hand.  Prom is around the corner and I love to see what the gals have selected for this years entrance.  Multicolor ensembles will seem to rule the evening I think and I LUV it.This one just escaped my sewing machine this week.  Wowza, talk about needing the sunglasses while putting the

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-40095280979019480002010-04-08T23:00:00.002-05:002010-04-08T23:04:29.086-05:00

The flowers are blooming in my studio.  I love it even though they are organza.A few nights ago, I revisited a craft I did almost 20 yrs ago.  It's no secret that I sew...A LOT!!  I work on special occasion dresses and I have all these scraps of organza, silks and chiffons.  I can't throw away these precious scraps because there might be the perfect craft project to use them up.  I am soooooo not

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-68221336156727855382010-03-25T20:23:00.004-05:002010-03-25T20:47:48.797-05:00

I took a break from sewing to sew.  That just sounds warped!  But, that is the state of things.....warped. The deadline for the Sweet One's Easter dress is drawing near.This year called for something simple and sweet.  I opted for a yellow satin with a chiffon overlay.  She has a darling little cotton sweater with crochet blooms that will coordinate beautifully.  I worked up the little flower

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-73920305838408779322010-03-22T23:16:00.000-05:002010-03-22T23:16:01.860-05:00

Spring has finally sprung, if you can catch it on the right day.  The other days still have snow.  The official arrival of our warmer weather is a day full of garage sales.  WooHoo.  Happy dance happening.  My neighbor and I took off toward the big city at 7 a.m. and were rewarded for our early a.m. jaunt.  The Sweet One got a couple of items to play with around here.  I scored on these 2 items

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May your neighbors respect you,Troubles neglect you,The angels protect you, And Heaven accept you. Postcards from my personal collection.  Click on pic to enlarge and copy for your own use. I think this one makes a terrific background piece.  I enhanced the color in all of these a wee bit with PS. May your blessings outnumberThe shamrocks that grow,And may trouble avoid you,Wherever you go.

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-21693046154527845382010-03-11T17:23:00.000-06:002010-03-11T17:23:45.399-06:00

I am overwhelmed...Thank you, thank you.  I want to say especially that Sharon at My Vintage Studio is da bomb!!  Forget a gold Oscar gals,  I received my goody box from her from a recent giveaway.  Holy Cow!  I wish I could be calm about getting such a box of coolness and remember to take pics BEFORE I rip all the adorable packaging details apart like a 3 year old.   But, alas you get to see all

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-29793594827502698622010-03-10T11:31:00.000-06:002010-03-10T11:31:19.066-06:00

I am throwing in a quick post about a terrific giveaway.  The Creative Connection has a blog up and going and they are offering a terrific bedding set from Mary Jane Butters.  Yumminess is all over the place with this one, so don't miss out.  You can click the button to the right also to git ya there lickety split.

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-1411453804230856142010-03-07T22:05:00.000-06:002010-03-07T22:05:27.834-06:00

Hanging out here with THE award show and chit-chatting with my BFF, Heather.  What's a girl to do with all the glamour on the tv going on?  We make our own when we pull out body parts from the back of her truck.  Has that got you going yet?   haha. You mean you don't have mannequins in your closet to paint? You haven't painted until you've painted these babies, ur uh.....boobies.  Good job

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-87197317767392679142010-03-03T14:26:00.000-06:002010-03-03T14:26:27.112-06:00

I pause this blog for a Gramma moment........These past 2 weeks have been fun-filled adventures with the Sweet One.  We were headed out for shopping..I turn around as I'm backing out the driveway to see this fashion statement.  Now, that's a hat gals! The first week, she acquired a stomach virus.  It hit just after bedtime, so we were up most of the night.  3 loads of laundry later and lots of

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-79888738832385490502010-02-13T21:04:00.001-06:002010-02-14T20:25:07.951-06:00

I am sending out these valentines to all my blog friends.  You make my heart smile all the time.This is one of my oldest cards I think.  It had a motion arm, that has been torn off long ago, that moved her down to give him a peck.  So sweet! This one is from my school days.  I love the quips that are often so corny. Definitely an animal theme going on here!   The real sweetheart story I

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-12511506966052984652010-02-07T19:31:00.000-06:002010-02-07T19:31:14.480-06:00

I scanned some of my personal collection vintage postcards today.  Feel free to click on the images and then save.  I have left them in hi-res for your benefit but it may make them a bit slower to load.These are 3 of my more unusual ones and I hope you enjoy.

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I've been working on a paint project that is interesting.  I decided to present my family ancestry in a new way.  I am collaging their photos and hints of their history in ephemera and other goodies.  I want to look at them every day and not just once in a while.  So, I sat down and got started.  I first layered about 8 layers of Gesso to prep the canvas and throw in a little sanding to give a

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...or perhaps the title should read....Desperate and Bored to Death Crafter!!  After 12 hrs. of no power in this winter storm, I resorted to collecting all my candles and mirrors.  The mirrors were placed upright behind the votives to double my candlelight don't ya know.  Or, how to spend half as much time and get twice as much light.  Yes, lazy and inventive...that's me.  I set them up on my

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While I am away helping a friend, you must jump over to Robolady's blog and check out her giveaway.  She always has cute stuff.  I'll be back in a couple of days to catch up.

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-1760221804193319192010-01-23T10:31:00.000-06:002010-01-23T10:31:04.456-06:00

I must say that Chester was so excited, he could hardly hold his eyes open at first.  He got into it though and started pulling out names....and more names, until they all lay around him and he was so confused!  So, he started eating them.  No pics cause I was trying to rescue you gals from his clutches and being chewed to pieces.  haha.  He did get control and pulled out a lucky winner! Janet

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-34996295280120532832010-01-21T19:41:00.000-06:002010-01-21T19:41:59.548-06:00

My best intent to be a more attentive blogger got a bit sidelined this week.  I ended up in ER due to a minor major lack of breathing ability.  Asthma sucks and then throw in some bronchitis and pneumonia.  No panic now, 3 days of heavy meds and rest have done their job.  Phew!  What a week.  This pic of the pitcher and candle are courtesy of my DH.  He was fascinated with the play of light and

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-86712768871646383582010-01-16T22:39:00.002-06:002010-01-16T23:49:31.563-06:00

I am so excited to finally be able to celebrate my 100th post.  It has taken perhaps longer than the norm since I don't post on a regular basis.  It seems that life gets in the way...mostly good, but sometimes NOT.  This crazy blog addiction began in July '08.  I love all of you that stop by for a chit chat and leave comments.  It has opened a whole new world of friends.  You must scroll down to

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I've been riding my vacuum like a banshee and swinging my duster with the wind!  I do my 'spring' cleaning right now.  There's no waiting around for me because when spring does arrive, I have better things to do outside.  This year I am decluttering my surfaces and pulling out my tarnished silver and white or creamy stuff.  I just can't resist unique serving pieces when I see them and I gathered

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Round up yur posse gals.....a new year is a comin'!! Lace up your corsets and powder your nose.Don't forget the spurs, the fancies will do fine for a night on the town.Now, be safe and kick up yur heels once last time for 2009!Don't forget where you parked your horse and make it safe back to the corral.We'll see ya back here next year.

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-33258812649106378922009-12-15T21:09:00.006-06:002009-12-28T23:24:05.310-06:00

A white Christmas in our neck of the woods high plains, is quite rare. We were blessed with beautiful snow, but I'd pass on the blizzard winds next time! Brrrr, it was freezing and we lost power AND internet service! Oh my! We got power back in a few hours, but the internet??.....not for 4 lonely and very quiet days. Alas, we are back in the cyber world today. The 'down' time allowed us to relax

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-40870493614838389812009-11-09T17:57:00.003-06:002009-11-09T18:15:40.433-06:00

It's not what you think. I'm not all sad and hanging around all down in the mouth. But, instead celebrating more blue that entered my house. I have a definite sumpin, sumpin for blue and then if it is glass or breakable in any manner, it seems to find it's way home with me.My dear grandmother gave me a set of dishes in this pattern as a wedding gift many years ago. I have managed to slowly

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-2719575192832067082009-11-04T23:30:00.005-06:002009-11-05T00:12:41.679-06:00

More booty from a great sale has made it's way out of a box. There are aprons everywhere now. Starch and sizing and a super hot steam iron made a few of these beauties stand to attention. Ironing is definitely not my most fav pastime, but is sorta relaxing in a mundane way. I had flashbacks to the 60's when my mother ironed all evening during tv time. Expecting to just have a dozen total, I

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-24048610318317551782009-11-02T15:21:00.004-06:002009-11-02T15:42:37.241-06:00

It is looking like a zoo of wild animal prints everywhere in the sweatshop! A friend ordered these cute little pillows for a show in Amarillo. They say Dear Santa and have a pocket to stash a letter to Santa. And if cheetah isn't your cat's meow....here is some zebra. These would be so cute tucked into the tree at Christmas. They could hold $$$ or gift cards also. If you are thinking you

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-23917190531560268982009-10-31T18:11:00.004-05:002009-10-31T20:21:17.769-05:00

Here's a treat for you! It was a shock for me though. The whole story...this is the first coconut pie I have ever made from scratch...Totally bare bones, do it all myself. I used my dear grand-mother's recipe and it came out perfectly. I did forget to prick my crust and it shrunk. The other one I did remember, but the DH and my dad inhaled it before I thought to get a pic. My grandmother used to

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A study in green today for all of you. The green beans are doing well and this is my morning chore and will be for several days. This day ended up being ALL green and I couldn't resist the pic of all the yumminess and richness of the same color.Recently, I came across an old booklet of 'suggestions' for the new Texas Tech coed. We must keep in mind this booklet was published in the 1930's. There

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I will share some cuteness with everyone. The Sweet One just had a birthday and wanted to share some smiles. You can trust me to share that those attentive eyes are looking at that camera and figuring just how to get it out of Mommy's hands AND how to use it. And since you stopped by for a chit chat, she'll share some of her mooshed cupcake with you! Thanks for coming to the party and hope to

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-9448213795764378432009-08-20T14:50:00.003-05:002009-08-20T21:57:11.083-05:00

I was lurking around blogland today and came across the neatest blog. I don't do scrapbooking per se, but you wouldn't know it by looking at my supplies! I have a LOT and constantly accumulate more...anyway...I digress here to send you to Keepsakes by Melissa. She has a lot of inspiration to get the creative juices flowing. Enjoy.P.S. - I forgot the most important part! There is an awesome

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My dear Sister in Law came for a visit and we toured the area for some general antiquing. We both found some great deals at an antiques mall. I fell in love with the cruet set. The silver base is really nice and I am going to find some new liners or something to fit in them. The original bottles are chipped and the stoppers aren't original, but they are still useable in another life. It will

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Way back last fall, I was soooo lucky and I won a contest at Junk Camp. This little beauty was my entry for re-purposed goodies. Ki Nausauer awarded me a gift certificate to spend at Junk Revolution. After much nail-biting and hem-hawing, I could no longer resist the messenger bag and the book, Decorating Junk Market Style. I also picked up a typewriter key with my initial that I forgot to put

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-22021353625561888282009-07-31T18:20:00.004-05:002009-07-31T18:29:14.554-05:00

Come on over for a slice of birthday cake. All I can say though is....you had better hurry. This cake is going, going......almost gone! What would we do without birthdays to justify making a yummy cake, AND eating it all up. This year the DH had a few guests to share his chocolate cake and it wasn't just the two of us. Thank Goodness. Other goodness that you can share in, but you had better hurry

terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-71986008010050291812009-07-28T21:50:00.003-05:002009-07-28T21:56:49.716-05:00

Do you ever pick up something at a sale and buy it for curiosities sake? Well, this is my What'sIt. They are small crocheted little tabs and one had a little safety pin attached. Hmmm.....these have had me puzzled for a bit. If you have an idea, please send it...enquiring minds want to know.Perhaps when I can free my mind from this dilemma, I can continue to blog or upload pics or even just

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I had the most terrific news this past week. I had received this awesome and inspiring magazine from The Vintage Studio. I was doing a happy dance for winning this totally cool gift. I have nearly read all the words and pictures off the pages. Thank you Sharon!!The garden is in full swing and we definitely reap the benefits daily. DH harvested a few ears of corn the other day that were so yummy.

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I have a goldmine of cool stuff right under my nose. And what a goldmine it is!! My neighbor has opened the doors on an old house that stores all her treasures. She has a lot of goodies for sale and the prices are awesome. This collection has amassed from family, friends, estate sales and auctions and maybe even a ditch or two. Here is a shot of just one corner of the kitchen and out of

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Today, I grabbed the ole keyboard and am doing some dusting. You say...Keyboard?, she's crazy? Of course, but I have so neglected this posting spot of insanities. I will lay some blame on having severe difficulties on posting pics. Blogger is fighting me on every pic! Ugh! Or could it be the Vista that I am not used to on the new computer? Yeeeaahhhh, that's the ticket! I miss XP, mainly because

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Saturday, my garage saleing (sp?) buddy and I went to a neighboring town to check out a sale that had already been shopped over the day before, but this estate had so much stuff you wouldn't have known this was the 2nd day of shopping heaven. There was a ton of stuff and I was in a sensory overload from the minute I went through the door. I am so excited to share my greatest find yet! On the

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I have another chapter in the "why I've been gone so long" saga. I had mentioned that I was able to swerve by a couple of garage sales. That was besides the one I helped with in Justin with my dear SIL. I had snagged the berry basket for just pennies and then hit the mother load of flatware for just a tad bit of elbow grease to uncover the treasure. Phew! It is a complete set..nearly..just

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Hi again, after a long break from blogging...I'm back. It was never intentional y'all to be away for so long, but ya just never know how life can get so busy. So, to catch you up on the first chapter....I went to North Carolina and helped the dear son and his dear family relocate. I know..you're wondering if I loaded that entire truck myself! haha, of course not, I had help. After a long day of

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OMG!!! I am helping my dear SIL with a major garage sale this weekend and you don't want to miss it. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area....this is a MUST SEE to believe. She is liquidating years and years of her mother's household. Gals, there is Christmas galore and a lot of the vintagey stuff that is fun and the newer items that are great to 'alter'. Did I mention china? If you have

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Hello to everyone from North Carolina!  I am here to help the favorite son and his family get on the move to San Antonio.  Things are exciting and exhausting at the same time with packing prep and an 8 month old toddling afoot.  That baby girl is just the best helper and especially when you need the just-folded towels undone.  I've always said that a towel folded twice is twice as nice. Dear

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I am dreaming of this...... Didn't you just love the hotel pool when you traveled? But not the waiting for 1 hour after you ate before you could jump in for some more fun! Go figure on that rule.I am covered up AGAIN with another sewing project. Window valances for 4 large windows. I will check in and resume regular posting one of these days. Keep blogging and lurking in the meantime. I'll

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Our part of the country got a taste of Las Vegas this past weekend. The prom had just a lot of sparkle going on and here are a couple of real show stoppers! Aren't these gals just the cutest?!! The paparazzi must have been just clicking away.I know they just had the greatest time. I don't always get to see the finished dress after I machine-test it. So, thanks to the parents paparazzi who shared

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I've been away too long y'all. Been missing blogland and have a lot to catch up on. To get you up to speed on the sweatshop adventures.....If you remember, I've been swallowed up with chiffon and ruffles. Then, I was drowning in the next layer of ruffles....... and the trail of fabric left from my machine and trailed all around the room. And that was for just one skirt!! And then....TA DA!...I

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The winter storm is making it's way here. The small birds are hiding out on our porch and the trees. This one didn't fly off when I stepped to the window and he is all puffed up to stay warm. The snow and sleet are blowing in horizontally. Not much is sticking to the ground, but it is starting to build up since I snapped this picture. Brrr....stay warm and let's hope our friends north of us

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Today, it is warm and comfy to finally be outside doing stuff. My quince has this one lonely little bloom. It has the confidence of spring around the corner. BUT.....not quite yet....Old Man Winter is about to make his (hopefully) LAST appearance tonight. We are to have snow and howling winds as this big cold blast hits Texas. The blizzard should stay just to our north and I am keeping my

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I miss all my buds out there. I haven't had much time to even lurk around . haha. I'm not complainin' mind ya, but....wowza....It's crazy here in my workroom. I am surrounded with a lot of this brown nylon chiffon while I make pettiskirts for bridesmaids. I will hopefully supply pics of the wedding party later because these rockin' cowgirls are really gonna be cute. In the meantime, I try

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Today tis the day ta be wearin the green! May ye not be caught a'speakin the blarney or at least ye make it worth the hearin'! I have brought to you all a wee souvenir for the occasion.Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

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Just popped in to share a couple more St. Pat cuties.And a couple of Irish ProverbsMany hands make light work.It's often a man's mouth broke his nose.

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The lovely shamrock is such a strong symbol of St. Patrick's Day. I am sharing some images of a few of my St. Pat's postcards to enjoy. Here is a factoid to share or you could just think it sounds like a pretty good explanation. The Druids, or Celtic priests, declared the four leaf clover as a potent Celtic charm against evil spirits. Therefore, it is considered Lucky to this day. The four

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Don't fall over in a faint just because there are 2 posts today. But, I just discovered My Vintage Studio . It is an inspiring blog and this site is awesome. You jest hurry on over there honey child and peruse the giveaway too. 2 great mags....sigh.I have only dabbled in altered art in the past and I am seeing so many great artists and I want to do more. Believe me when I say I have the supplies

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