FRENCH GENERAL ATC'S

Good Morning dear friends.......Happy Sunday. I am excited I've Swap mail coming and our forecast is a warm up with sunshine.  Nothing better to put me in a cheery mood than visiting with my grandkids.  

Processed and in the mail.....ATC's from Kim's swap "FRENCH GENERAL" from her blog ArtJoyStuff

The ones I created are:

and after I saw Kim's post I realized I had forgotten my wording.....covered up under other papers on my desk.  Just too many interruptions with other real Life happenings.

 A tag I made for dear Kim...she is a wonderful hostess for her Swaps.

My packaging this time.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.
 Prayers to the countries with the sad news of devastation from the earthquakes, it makes cooler weather and gloom seem good.

WOYWW #307

Good Morning Wishes to all of you....here, not such a great morning, temps are at freezing, winds are blowing and we are all tired of rain and gloom.

On a good note, I've blogs to visit and cards to create for many birthdays and upcoming Mother's Day.

My desk shows signs of sorting: (click the photo to enlarge)

Missed last week as 4 of us went to the cities (Minneapolis) for an overnight get away.We had wonderful weather, stayed at the Mystic Lake Casino, won some money and had good food and libations.  On Thursday attended Junk Bonanza(,long lines and really don't like people taking photos.) but lots of fun things, stopped at a great meat market in Nicollet, and a few shops in Mankato.

Thanks to Julia at the Stamping Ground as on Wednesday's we can share our workspace and visit others who are addicted to her fun.  She has all the info if you are new to this.

Have a wonderful week, thanks for stopping by.

A SMILE FOR FRIDAY !!!

Good morning dear bloggers...so enjoying a sunny warm Friday here.  Had a minute to partake in Annie's  Friday Smiles on her blog   A STITCH IN TIME

I saw this on facebook earlier and still smile !!  We raised baby ducks while I was growing up and they are the cutest.

I spent a few days away with my sister and 2 friends before field works starts here. We ventured to Minneapolis and enjoyed a wonderful stay at Mystic Lake.  Visited the very fun "Junk Bonanza" at Canterbury Park.  Stopping at a great meat market on the way home. And our best shopping area in Mankato Minnesota.

Have my meals all prepared for the weekend, potato salad, pea salad, the fresh hot dog buns, and those tasty homemade wieners (from the market) .  Some spaghetti and meatballs, Meat market bologna and sauerkraut.  So I'm off to my creative space.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy yourself a wonderful spring weekend.

Our Fairy Garden ATC's SWAP

Hope you are having a good Sunday. Our sun is out, but the wind is howling no doubt colder in the house than outside. Too busy to go out and check.  

I'm late, but as promised here are the ATC's I received from Kim's  swap with ArtJoyStuff

 This is how our host Kim wrapped up our little favor gift, and I did not take a photo of the contents, but there were so many fun things for us to use in our creations forward. Thank You Kim.

Kelly created this sweet little ATC, with so many  beautiful embellishments and cute little images.

 Karla created this ATC with an iridescent fairy images and beautiful lace, flowers and embellishments.

Jane made the ATC (sorry the photo does not do it justice) layered images and beautiful lace and flowers.

These are the ones I sent off for Kim to share with the others.

Thanks to all of you.  I love to play along with this swap and I'm so happy with all of the ones I have received.  I am trying to create a way to display them as I love the inspiration with colors, layering and arrangements.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a delightful day.

WOYWW #305 Lots of Photos

It's Wednesday for real....and time to visit blogging friends workspaces. Julia at the STAMPING GROUND hosts this weekly event. Any and All are welcome to partake. She has info on her blog.

I usually do this late Tuesday night, but could not load photos...no clue why, but my patience ran out. and Spent more than an hour today trying and FINALLY.   I had spent the day in the City, doing a little shopping, and later some laser surgery on a tooth. I think all is ok...pain meds make it that way for now, but a day away makes me very tired as my list is long when I go there ALONE!!!! .

Click to enlarge the photo for a closer look.  The desk...this week are my bar stools, they hold some "LittleTreasures" from the city's thrift shop....so excited.

The 2 above photos cost me $15.   A wedding dress in a preserving box. Haven't had time to open it.
with the special hat..that I will keep intact for sure. Have to see the dress to decide.

 Oh some more "LittleTreasures" except for the rubber stamps, all were $1 or under


This next grouping is one wedding dress...huge...$15....the trim is magnificent...so much beautiful satin   "Fabric Books"...."Snippet Rolls"  the creating bucket list goes on and on.

 And underneath the netting...and linen..(flowers in mind) ...

And my DH wanted you to see a mother and babe....when it warms a bit they will be out in the pasture enjoying the sunshine.  We have 3 others like this so far. But lost a set of twins. So sad. They are so fun to watch.

Thanks for stopping by...I've got to get some ribs in the oven for lunchtime....I'll do an ATC post later on our Fairy Gardens exchange,  and my WOYWW visiting later too.  Enjoy your day

EASTER GREETINGS

 TO YOUR & YOURS 

AND WHAT THE SEASON IS REALLY ALL ABOUT

IT'S #304 WOYWW

Welcome fellow bloggers! SPRING is in the air. It's Wednesday the day to share your workspace.
Julia at the STAMPING GROUND started this almost 6 years ago. I've met many lovely bloggers and have enjoyed the visits. If your interested she has all the skinny on her blog tabs.

My desk today!

 just unloaded a stack of card stock, I was refreshing my mind with and this is what is left. The ATC's are sent off and in a few weeks I'll post the end results.  You can click the photos to enlarge.
Some little dobbers needing a label, then they can join the grouping of sticks to the left.

I have 2 tables side by side..this one usually is a holding place. I sorted out markers and pens and ended up with another drawer space and this little basket of goodies. I've intentions of doing some watercolor at some point.

Thanks for stopping by. It's to be 75 today with storms tonight so I'm off to the city. I find if I go early, I don't have the hustle bustle that starts at 11 or the traffic. A book fair at the hospital, I love to attend and my favorite a new JoAnn Fabric store, and a visit to Aldi foods for some fresh vegetables.
It's salad time..........................................can hardly fit in my summer Capri's  so started walking.

It's also APRIL 1st  or APRIL FOOL's DAY...but enjoy the fun, the pranks, and see if you can figure it out.  HAPPY DAY