Winnings.

Welcome to September,  I'd say this is a Late THANK YOU to Kimberly.

It was back in June when  the lovely Kimberly had a giveaway, and I got involved with real "Life" events and wasn't doing much posting on my blog.  But I wanted to share her lovely gifts that I was the Winner of.

Or better yet, direct from Kims blog ArtJoyStuff , her photos are much better than mine.

Thank you dear Kimberly..I've always treasured your creations and the time you put into them.
Kim was our wonderful hostess for the ATC exchanges back in 2015.

Thanks for stopping by,  

WOYWW #378

Welcome, it's actually the Wee hours of  Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday.  But I slept good, got a roast, garden potatoes, carrots and onions in the crock pot for today's lunch. My plan I'm off to my craft area today and will finish up putting out my fall decor.

My desk is Fall and Halloween goodies, I don't at present have a drawer ready to store these seasonal items, but for  now, it  will be handy in the wire rack. I'm trying to eliminate " rubber maid" in my storage area.

.I worked with "lots" of tomatoes yesterday and that is about all I need of those luscious fruits. We had heavy rains the past few weeks, so there are a lot of mosquitoes and flies out doors  Not my cup of tea. DH is almost done with gardening also. We had delicious Cantaloupe the past few weeks and watermelon will be just a few more days.  Both are some of my favorite summer foods.

Join in with WOYWW this week by stopping by our hostess Julia's blog at the  STAMPING GROUND.  Enjoy a lovely week,  thanks for visiting.

WOYWW #377

Welcome,  I am so happy to be back and participate in WOYWW once again. Our hostess Julia is back and she has all the info  on her blog  Stamping Ground
I truly haven't spent much time at my crafty desk all summer, I have straightened and organized a few things. Adding my 2 smaller machines next to me may help with stitching on cards and learning to use this Serger.  I will not buy any machines again if they don't offer lessons.

 A few new items to the left and a few unfinished to the right.

Update on my summer, new bathroom is here at my  LittleTreasures blogspot.

Thanks for stopping by I am anxious to be able to visit this week. Have a great week.

A Fun Giveaway and Project

Welcome, I just came across this wonderful chance to win a "Spellbinders Platinum 6". You can get info at this link:   Somerset/Spellbinders Giveaway.  And Somerset Place has a great project for a Writer's Block Canvas with detailed instructions.

 Visit Spellbinderspaperarts.com to see their full collection of dies and paper crafting products, or to sign up for their inspirational newsletter.

How fun to win such a great new product.   I can think of so many fun projects coming up with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Have fun with your visit.

Back to Reality

Welcome,  It seems I've been missing in action for over a month.  I guess it is summertime and I just got behind in so many things, I had to step away and "Get 'er Done".   The best time away was spent with my grandchildren visiting.  The 3 Iowa kids were here 4 days and the following week my son, his wife and 3 girls from D.C. were here 4 days also.

We had such great weather, to enjoy great fun with them. We went to the County Fair, local swimming pools and parks, a movie, made smores' over an open evening fire one evening. Grandpa took them 4 wheeling, on tractor rides, showed them how happy the cows get feeding them corn, visiting great grandma, having fun meals with relatives and just enjoying laughter while chilling out at home.

With windows washed, bathroom finished, guest beds refreshed, flower beds weeded, refrigerator cleaned and restocked, computer and photos updated, attending a few more funerals, a couple of birthday parties, and an ER visit and another day dealing with kidney stones, and tonight celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary, I think I'll have sometime to get back to normal !  Oh wait the idea of fall decorating is not too far away.

 I want to paint the mirror and light fixture a black yet.

This is the old vanity, walls and flooring.  I am happy with the updates.

I forgot to mention, working with garden vegetables. He grows a garden too big for us, but loves to give away the things he grows. I did freeze beets, green beans, corn, used zucchini, tons of cucumbers, he made pickles also. Now dealing with the best cantaloupe and tomatoes. I made some juice yesterday.  He has carrots and potatoes to dig and that will about wind it up for this years edible harvest.  He also tried gourds, decorative corn, pumpkins, will keep you posted on those things as they ripen.

 Enjoying the farm

Visiting Great Grandma  who celebrated her 88th Birthday Aug 10th.

Today I am just being THANKFUL.  I am truly blessed.   Thanks for visiting.

WOYWW # 371

Welcome, I want to thank all of you who left such nice comments last week on the death of Aunt Mildred.  It was a very nice day, and we were thankful for her great life. It also was a great time visiting all the family who attended. Cousins, had not seen each other for a long time.

She was 103 and this photo is of her favorite thing to Tat...I cannot imagine how many of these she made in her lifetime.  It is almost a lost art.

Not much creating on my desk, Just some colored pencils and adult coloring books. I am hoping we will have our master bath finished by the end of the week. He was able to prime/paint and get the new flooring laid..Our cabinet and fixtures were to arrive this week. Let's hope they can install so we can complete this project.  Already had leakage ruin my downstairs ceiling tile, so I am anxious.  I will share photos.

It's WOYWW Wednesday and you can find out more HERE   Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #370

Greetings fellow deskers, a really quick Wednesday upon us, here in the states. We celebrated a July 4th weekend so Monday was a holiday.  You can find info and enjoy the desk visits here: Lunch Lady Jan's, she's helping out while our hostess Julia recovers from a serious surgery.

My desk, only visited long enough to make a few sympathy cards. DH's  Aunt 103 yrs old passed Sunday. She would have been 104 on the 7th. Was still tatting at 99 and gave up her apartment to reside at the Manor.

We were again gone most of the week. Having the floor of our bathroom put in today and next week our fixtures should arrive.
 Storms are headed our way this afternoon. We need rain, but not the hail, winds and destruction caused last night near by counties. Have beets, green beans, cucumbers to clean. Made zucchini pancakes for breakfast and they were so delicious. So looks like my day is all planned out.  I'll be around to visit during my breaks !!  I need coffee you know.

Enjoy a lovely week

WOYWW #369

Greetings !  It's a lovely day in Iowa, this is the 2nd time I have created this post, somehow it wasn't saved to post.  This is short and sweet today. We are in the process of removing the bathroom fixtures. Preparing to prime, paint and put in a new floor.

My desk:

This is one of many baskets, I need to sort thru and organize or dispose of contents. My storage room is 1/2 empty,  I've only Fall and Christmas containers and a few cabinets with items..The rest is DH and he needs to get with the program.  !!

Have a wonderful week, Enjoy WOYWW and thanks to Jan for hosting on her blog: Lunch Lady Jan's Fabric Frenzy you can tour and enjoy.

WOYWW #368

It's the very wee hours of the AM here, but I could not sleep.  We have been gone and I've a lot of catching up do to on the home front.  My desk is ok clean, made a 50th card for our fun visit to Wisconsin to see a FAMILY of friends. Just a wonderful fun time.

I am sharing this to partake in our weekly WOYWW....thanks to Jan for hosting:  HERE for more info:

My desk has a few things left from the Anniversary card  and  a quick Father's Day card, thanking my DH for being such an inspiration and friend to my 2 sons and family.

No doubt won't be seeing this area for awhile, DH has decided after a year (since we put in the new shower) it's time to finish the project in the master bathroom ......................... I'll be quiet and
nice......................we picked out the new flooring, cabinet, sink, counter top, paint, 2/3 wks before delivery and installation. But we now must remove those items and start the paint process and the floor.  Pray that I have patience.  It is an unknown zone for him and he wants to help.

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Just wondering if any of you have received such info?  Hate to think of working with issues on this computer set up again. 

Thanks for all the comments last week, I hope to visit as many or more this week also. Have a great week. 

WOYWW #367

Good Morning all my favorite deskers!  Today is a scheduled post for WOYWW  as I am meeting with several classmates for our yearly luncheon.  You can partake at Lunch Lady Jan's  who is helping out while our true hostess is recovering from surgery.

We were at my sons this past weekend, to see the grands play baseball/softball.  High temps and storms. So I got lots of sun. Remember I mentioned working out...well not much of that. I was able to walk a lot so thought I'd work on machines for my upper body.  Well the old bones in my neck/shoulder are now on ice as I've evidently got a pinched nerve, pulled muscle, or bursitis. Could be all of the above.   Also aggravated by carrying a big heavy purse while we were gone.  I just never learn.  Can bearly move my left arm.

Here are a few photos of my almost finished table, in use until fall, (will give another coat, as humidity and flies are hindering my finishing)

My desk, getting ready to make a few 50th Anniversary cards, we travel this week to Wisconsin for a friends 50th.

And our mail just arrived and I have an adorable ATC from Scrapbook Lynne

and some fun stamped papers.  Thanks Lynne.

Well it's up and at 'em for our reminiscing..52 years 8/10 of us will be together,  have been thru a lot starting in 1st grade. Thanks for stopping by, I'll play catch up visiting in a day or so.

Friday Smiles

Oh I've missed Friday's Smiles for quite sometime. Annie at A Stitch in Time hosts the happy day.

I just received some photos of my 3 grand girls in Virginia:  I smiled a lot and shed a tear, I miss them and the fun we could be having if we lived closer. My son tries to keep them busy outside and this seems to offer a lot of entertainment.

Savannah

Summer

Sky

Sky the oldest is always excited....always there to help, Summer a little more shy, and Savannah can speak her on mind !

Thanks Annie for the fun     All have a great weekend...Iowa is in for temps in the 98 to 100 so it's inside time or water events.

WOYWW #366

It's Wednesday the day we share our Workspaces:  our special hostess LL Jan is hosting on her blog:
 Lunch Lady Jan's Fabric Frenzy, while our lovely Julia is recovering from some serious surgery.

I've been MIA, weather turned nice and DH and I have been gone 2/3 days a week doing fun things
I have received some lovely ATC's

 From top Left Marit, Lisa, bottom Left Annie (Wipso), Jo (Twiglet)

This one came today from Sandra de.   Thank You all so much, I love the variety and love that you have shared with me.

These are the ATC's  that I have created and sent out.  I forgot to take one photo of one that went to Scrapbook Lynne.

I've not been at my desk in a long time, I have been working on a very OLD table to put in my crafty space and finally have it in place but no photo of the final as of this moment.  Here is the before

I've a busy schedule today, my DH has hay down and needs me to help with rides back and forth,will be around eventually.  I also have joined a Fitness Group and trying to make 3x a week. Our weather hasn't been that great for outside walking so made the move to commit to lose some weight inside. And today's the day for that.  Plus I hope to make twice a week to Aquatics now that the pool has opened up for summer fun.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy a lovely day.