WOYWW #164

Where oh Where does the time go?  It's a great day to enjoy being inside here in the US as it has been in the 100's with high humidity.  Stop over to Julia's blog the STAMPING GROUND to get all the details.
Each on wanting to peep about others workspaces joins in and has some fun inspiration,and  makes a few new friends

Quite clean for all that I have been doing.  An assortment of glue, as have been working with metal, wood and fabric. Projects for our October "crafty affair"...Themes of Halloween and Christimas. I have set up another table for painting, drilling and sanding. Will share with you when closer to our sell dates. Really no completed projects just yet.

Hope to make LOTS of visits this week, things have settled down a bit  and have been enjoying the quiet, and working with garden produce.  In fact my DH is getting sweet corn ready for the freezer. He loves to make a mess.  Lots of things have withered away with the NO RAIN thing, we pray each day that our field crops survive and within the week it will be lost if the rain doesn't come today as they are predicting.

Have a wonderful week, thanks for stopping by.

Hilight of my day....my son JUST CALLED me from Germany...they are slowly getting settled, their possessions won't arrive til Aut 17th  so living in provided housing, but found a permanent home.

Two Winning Draws and a BIG Thank You

With the hectic schedule I've had since June this is the first time I've had to photo and post a BIG THANK YOU to two great bloggers.  They had a give a way and I won. I just love both of these items and have had many compliments on them.

This adorable little pillow was created by Michelle at Something Special, her blog at the moment is featuring her studio for Where Bloggers Create 2012.  Oh what a fun studio she is displaying.  So stop over, you won't regret the time you spend visiting.

This adorable tag, is full of inspiration and fun vintage textures. Created by Barbara Jean at
Treasures from the Heart. Just the perfect thing to give me some positive vibes the past few months.
Barbara has a fun blog, with so many wonderful Vintage treasure finds and lots of tutorials. It will be another stop to add some joy to your day.

Thanks so much Ladies...I love to visit your creative blogs and your designs have found a special place in our home.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your week.

WOYWW #163 Better Late Than Never

Running behind but didn't want to miss this week of WOYWW.  Julia at the Stamping Ground  has a weekly posting that so many creative bloggers follow...Stop over and get all the fun details.
My desk this week:

Some wonderful time with my hubby at an annual Barn Sale a few miles from here, held by an older couple who are slowly giving up some of their treasures.  A coin changer, xmas ornaments, old photos, linens, clothespins game board, comic and story books.
He needed a break also his 95 yr old dad is in the hospital with pneumonia and I lost a classmate to cancer and on a good note we  had visitors from Wisconsin.
I've been creating but can't show my little ATC's til next month..they'll be shipped off Friday and will share after they are presented to the participants.
Left at 7 AM to take mother for laser eye surgery and it turned out 100% effective. They are adjusting somewhat to the beautiful apt at the new Assisted Living.  Lovely new surroundings, 16 other people to enjoy activities, meals and entertainment with.
Thank you all for the kind words and wonderful support. It has been a LONG, HARD 60 days for my sisters and I.  But  I thank our Lord above for having 2 wonderful sisters, as we have shared this all the way.

Have a wonderful week, enjoy WOYWW and I hope to stop by late this pm or throughout the week

WOYWW #162

It's 4AM here and I've decided to stay up from a restless night and take a nap later. Why fight it?
Today over at Ms Julia's  STAMPING GROUND  a group of creative people have been enjoying a day together peeping about each others work spaces. She has all the details if you are new to this and let me warn you it is ADDITIVE!!!

                                         
I've moved my laptop to the left of my main workspace and removed all the Paint supplies to a new location.
I am not as quick on the laptop as my desktop but I love having it in my work area for reference and quick research. I've some CD's I've not used to much for creating  that I want to use and a NEW printer I yet need to set up, hopefully today  I also hope to get some PHOTOSHOP inspiration along the way.. I should be having LOTS of time to enjoy from here on out.

My dad should be arriving HOME from the nursing home stay, later today. He has refused Assisted Living arrangements for him and mom. It seems the pain patch has worked wonders and he will have some enjoyment doing lots of new things for himself. A long 36 days for my 2 sisters and I , but mother had a nice vacation to recuperate and now they can get back to their routine of living.

Have a wonderful week, thanks for stopping by. Again thanks to all of you for the support and wonderful comments. I hope to visit most all of you this week.

Plain and Simple for this WOYWW #161

It's #161 WOYWW over at Julia's blog the STAMPING GROUND, the day we share our creative spaces with people who enjoy peeping about other creative designers workspaces.

In between helping out my parents I find my most relaxing refuge at my desk or computer these days.
In the fall a few of us are planning hosting a day to sell our wares. Above are a few decorations in process either for Halloween or Christmas.

Today July 4th we in the United States have a holiday..The Birthday of America..every town will have a variety of celebrations. Parades, Softball, Volleyball competitions, Games for kids, Games for Adults(Bingo etc), Tractor Rides,  Flea Markets, Horseshoe tournaments,  People competing in distant running (early morning as our temps are humid and high 90's) Music, Food and Drink tents and ending in Fireworks. Many take this week for their vacations and head back home to Celebrate with families.  My sisters 2 kids and families are here from Virginia just arrived home from 2 years in Okinawa,  and California. Excited!!!

Thanks for stopping by, thanks for the many well wishes and truly enjoy your day no matter where you are.

Vintage Kids

I noticed at Sugar Creek Hollow there is a challenge #18 Vintage Kids.  I need some crafty time and thought this might get me motivated.

Mostly made from scraps I used the frame I saved from a diecut, some vintage lace, seam binding for the little bows. Distressed ink, the sentiment is a chipboard piece and the little image of the children walking the plank over the water has been in my "to use" file.

Brought back some childhood memories of things kids do to be daring and having some outside fun together.
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week ahead.