WOYWW #697

Good Morning, and it is morning here 3:15, a m   great way to start the day, it is RAINING. Nice quiet rain fall and I am hoping it continues most of the day. Maybe the burn ban can be lifted. 

It's the day we share our workspace and HERE is where our hostess Ms Julia will welcome you.

Hubby is sound asleep, but will be up early to haul 2 wagon loads of corn to the elevator and continue his corn picking near town about 1/2 of 300 acres completed. 

I took a quick photo of the Bar I have been working at. We no longer use what use to be a family room downstairs, so it stores and I make all of my ATC's and 'tiny art' here.

I try to make 1 to 3 cards a day then I can post daily and have 2 days to kind of keep up with "life"  and now that the garden is done, I can start with the curtains.  (I usually share the ATC's on FB/Instagram) and The Collage Art Collective sight HERE  If you are into COLLAGE work, Margarete Miller is administrator and has lots of beautiful daily posts by many. Check it out  

Hope all is well your way, thanks to all who were able to visit and leave comments. With the rain we might get to go the City !!!  Have a wonderful week 

WOYWW # 696

Happy Wednesday,  the day we try to show our workspace. All info will be

HERE  Posting Tuesday night, as I don't know where I'll be in the early morning.  

Missed last week, just too much going on here at the farm. Hubby just finished up his bean fields, Had a set back   " a field fire".  Fortunately he had a fire extinguisher to save his equipment/ but with the wind he dialed 911 and volunteer firemen were here to put out the burning bean field. About 3 to 4  acres lost  One guy borrowed the neighbors tractor and digger and made a black dirt track near fence and around the fire (to prevent the spread)  or it would be in our yard or in the corn field. 

Angels were helping. We were so thankful for the Volunteer EMS/Firefighters our little town provides. No photos, too quick to react

He found the issue with the start of the fire yesterday/the combine needed new bearings, when they went bad and with stocks moving thru it ignited. 

My workspace is over stacked: I only have about a 6 inch free space to use

The other three table have things I can't show as yet.  So been working on Rolodex cards and a tiny book. Will do a video when things calm down 

  These were made for "the Collage Art Collective" group which I follow

I stopped at a thrift store, while running errands and found these "OLD" books.  Just love them

You all have a great week, Rain is forecast with 30 degree temps so will have to cover flowers/tomatoes/squash and WELCOME the rain. Northern Iowa has a burn ban in effect, so very dry. And farmers need a break, it's the only thing that stops them. HAPPY FALL.  Dark here at 7pm way to early for that change.  

WOYWW #694

Welcome to our Wednesday sharing of the desks.  It's all HERE to see more.

I've a TOTAL mess with the crafting area, which is going to be cut in 1/2 also. Way to many projects, started and not finished. 

Wanting time for working with gel press, Love the variety it can do for papers.  

I want to make some WINTER curtains as I found some great fabric to keep out the drafts.  

Jan or anyone with quick tips for the top/hanging  I'd love ideas.  I now have ring hooks on a rod that have a clip to attach to the curtain. I like to have lots of light in daytime so will have to be drawn off to a side in daytime.  

What a last week, 2 of us doing SPRING cleaning. We were gone Tuesday/Wednesday  bought a carpet shampooer. Small home so moved things to 1/2 room/let dry and moved it back to finish up. (he did all the work with the new machine and helped with ALL of this.  We also found 2 new recliners available, (most have a 3 month to 1 year delivery date) but we brought one home and will pick the other up Friday.

 Working with tomatoes, making juice and roasted for the freezer. I will do windows when he goes to the field which could be next week and work on clothes closets/drawers. 

I decorated for Fall/Halloween, sorted thru totes, had items ready to sell and she backed out. Trying to 1/2 all the holiday decor.  And now our hi way system  and blacktop roads in this area are being torn up/resurfacing has started so it's a mess out and about with one lane traffic a lead car or stop lights/ detours/big equipment etc.  

Grapevine tree, I've had for a long time. I like the little lights in the evening. 

My laundry room, a collection of Raggedy Ann's / crocheted pot holders again I like the little lights. From kitchen, a narrow space with pantry/washer/dryer leads to family room. 

Wishing you all the best.  I did spend time watching the events with Queen Elizabeth. What a remarkable lady. 

WOYWW #692

Welcome to our sharing the desk day. It all starts HERE

Wow, so much going on over the 3 day weekend. 1st I've been home for over 3 hours and I'm lacking sleep.  

My creativity since last week's post

A little round patio table I can't keep outdoors (winds), It's in the best light I have downstairs to help me create a fabric journal.  To the left are 2 signatures (glue drying(  

This is a table behind my desk for big shot/paper cutter. I cut out 'blue' rolodex cards for the challenge this month.  I sometimes post the finished ones on Instagram.  I really do love all the great creations there.

And this is a display of "old treasures"  the hanger ends fold up, and the 2 black envelopes hold the wrapped around lace. All are very old. It's for a vintage post. 

We have had some awesome weather, early morning it's humid/foggy, but mid 70's all day and fun to be outdoors. Thanks to all who left comments last week. Hope to make more rounds this week  Be Safe and Enjoy 

It's #691

Good Morning, it's 2 a.m. here once again, too warm to sleep, the air hasn't kicked in as the ceiling fan is running near the thermostat. My only diagnosis so early in the day. Not liking this habit of 2 a m. except on Wednesday !!  

I took a before and after photo of my desk: (it's the day Ms Julia hosts our gathering.)  here's before, and  here I'm upset with yet another T.H. 3D embossing folder and I read the next step in using it Again.  Image is not deep to even use. 

after I unpacked my Hobby Lobby bag !  It was all on close out except 3/4 items. I spent most of the day in our 40 mile away city, just for me. Had a great Taco John's, grilled stuffed taco, never minding the increase in $$$, will it ever end?  

I was excited about the big buttons, I've a couple projects planned, someday I'll share !   Even have dying plans for the crumbled paper.

Hope all is great your way, our weather has been so nice here, and fall is on it's way. Garden is pretty much done and hopefully all repairs are finished for my hubby to be ready for field work in a few more weeks. 

Oh Bailey is up also, was in his hideaway but quickly jumped on top of "His favorite place to observe"  

Thanks for your visits last week, I'll try to do better this week. Kids here went back to school last week and sporting events start this Friday. Along with College football this weekend, one of my favorite sports. ENJOY

WOYWW #690

Welcome, it' been a whirlwind. But today is the day we share our desks, MS Julia HERE has all the details if you are new to this group. But I'll warn you it is addicting.

Two weeks ago, I shared the little white wood basket with pink items, here's a close up of those fun things inside.  

Here's my desk 

wanted to work with stencils and backgrounds but was called away.

These were last weeks projects finally completed. Rolodex cards with Pink theme. I share on Instagram mostly, it seems quicker and easier than the blog. 

I hope you are all doing well.  We are,  spent our 17th Wedding Anniversary on a little trip to the far Western corner of Iowa to visit a new Casino.  We needed a break, kids were on vacation and hubby will soon be in the field.  We've had a funeral last week of a friend (67) and word that a 2nd cousin (40) died of a heart attack that funeral is this week. Kind of why I've scheduled this post. 

Weather has settled down a bit, still humid, but our air conditioning takes care of that. Just a lot of bad hair days !!! when outdoors.   Just know also that I continue to pray for Ukraine and all of Europe, the news never seems too great.  Oil/Gas, big bucks $$   food $$ $/shortages of common items here. 

WOYWW #688

Welcome: It's the day we share what's on our desks. I've linked up with Ms. Julia @ Stamping Ground our hostess.  Join in if you like.

Well it's been busy around here. Trying to organize more 'stuff'  here are 

2 sweet things I found hiding under my table of sewing machines.

A little wooden sewing box I filled sometime ago to do a Pink Project, and now I don't even know what it was.

And the jar of beautiful colored threads/string.  I have already used a couple of colors on some tags I was making.

The inside divider from liquor bottles, sitting for free at our grocery store. I am making tags from it. A project for muscle cutting. The edges are really uneven, but patience won.  

A doodled flower and prompts from a challenge on Instagram, really found some inspiring things there.  

We were so thankful for a 3.5 inch rainfall Sat/Sun. Things are really greening up and  flowering out. Cooled down somewhat so has been nice with no wind to open the windows. 

I hope you are all doing well, and enjoying all the things you love. Hoping to see the grandkids soon, school will be starting up about the 23rd. Summer came and went quickly. But I love fall weather so I'm ready.

Sylvia 

#686 Desk Day AND RAGBRI visits

Welcome, it's 5 a m  here and we have a big day planned. Towns across IOWA are hosting about 18,000 RAGBRI  riders. Bicycles ... and the weather will be perfect.  70's, no wind, and the towns on the pathway are ready to make some money for various organizations.(firemen, churches, city, restaurant/bar, on and on )PortAPoties, Water,   Food, Drinks, Music, Wildness, They have designated towns on the route for overnight, they camp, via motor homes, tents, friends. They come from everywhere. In state, out of state, other states, other countries. Some do it every year

RAGBRAI

Annual organized bicycle ride in Iowa

RAGBRAI is an acronym and registered trademark for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, which is a non-competitive bicycle ride organized by The Des Moines Register. The ride goes across the state of Iowa from west to east, and draws recreational riders from across the United States and many foreign countries. First held in 1973, RAGBRAI is the largest bike-touring event in the wo... Wikipedia

ALL my desks are toppled high, taking a 10 day class with various artists on Flower Magic Challenge   by Francisca Nunes (Portugal) Heartmakes

She is on Facebook and Instagram if you want info. https://www.instagram.com/franciscanunes_heartmakes/

2 small index cards from challenge of drawing flowers on colorful backgrounds , some metal from hubby's shop trying for unusual stencils, and a small black journal started with tissue paper use, and rolodex cards for more fun.  Will be on instagram when time permits.

Flower Journal made from real flowers, tied up and boiled for color, cover and inside pages not yet completed 

I'll be around to visit later in the week, or in between the list of things happening here.   Linking up with Ms Julia   HERE

Have a great week, thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #685

Welcome, thanks for stopping by.  Hope you are all safe and surviving the heat. It's "hot" everywhere. In the high 90's here and all across the USA.

Most of us have air conditioning so don't have to go thru the stress. 

Concern for the animals is high, but hopefully they find shade, and are supplied water. I hope none of you are involved in the fires, seems they are everywhere also. 

My desk:  

getting ready to make some backgrounds and homemade flowers.

Our gas prices are $4.06 near the city I shop 40 miles east, So took a long list and got EVERYTHING I needed at Walmart.  Say what you want but at least they HAVE the products and workers.  I needed a big variety so was home early with the car filled up with cheaper gas. 

Did a fun 1st time video chat with an Art Collage group, was fun to meet up online and share ideas etc.  He grilled a T-bone steak and garden fresh potatoes, and took these 2 delightful photos of a Red Headed Wood Pecker who has taken up summer living here. We are pretty sure there are more than 2, 

We have enjoyed their busyness.  He fills about 3 bird baths with water once or twice a day so we have different birds all day, Wren's are a favorite, (tiny) Doves, Robins, Yellow Finch, Black birds, once in a while Blue Jays. Then with the change of seasons, their are many stopping by as they head to different climates. 

Linking up with Ms Julia @ the Stamping Ground and wondering where the week has gone. 

Wishing you a great week 

#684 WOYWW

Thanks for stopping by,  just realized it's Wednesday, the day we share our workspaces.  Linking up with Stamping Ground and Ms Julia. She keeps us all enjoying visits across our universe. 

Things may be back to NORMAL here, WOW it's been a whirlwind.

I are both feeling so much better, Covid or No Covid it's gone and we are busy.  We were hit with a storm last week, a derecho, with high winds 80mph/rain. We lost trees and 5 wheel borrows full of big branches.

Thankful we did maintain electricity, as temps were humid and HOT afterwards. I did lose internet and yesterday they came and replaced our satellite dish attached to the house. We still have to replace roof edge stripping on the south side.  Some of his corn fields were flattened, so meets with insurance man later this week. 

I was so excited to have yesterday to work some crafty fun. 

And here on the papers I dyed  a few backgrounds, and some new colors

I also had time to catch up on some free classes offered by Willa Wanders (fodder challenge)  I can't connect to the site right now but it is on Instagram if you are interested  9/10 classes I think  today are prayer flags.  found it   https://willa-workshops.teachable.com/courses/fodder-challenge-2022/lectures/39067703  

I was not able to attend our towns 150th Celebration of 3 days. I've seen many photos and just haven't had time to share internet items. 

Thanks for visiting, have a wonderful week. Stay cool, our temps are to be in the 90's here.

WOYWW #683

Welcome, it's been awhile, and the list is long on why I've been out of the loop.  Two good reasons I spent 2 trips to southern Iowa to visit family and watch our grand daughter play softball. Season's over with tournaments pending.  One trip we had a free room at a Casino, and winner, winner chicken dinner !  

We've also had several funerals locally of classmates, friends and his special Aunt Loretta. I guess cancer, heart and age all take its tole in time.

The 2 of us are recovering from a nasty head cold (sinuses)(allergies), deep cough,  fatigue, loss of appetite, aches & pains.  Surviving on jello, chicken noodle soup/broth, Gatorade, lots of water, love and grumble soup. 

  I haven't been in my craft area in over 3 weeks, but these photos are from the desk I was last working on:

backgrounds distress inks

 drying 

Hopefully later today I can open some new Wendy Vecchi archival inks and finish  a few small projects sitting for quite some time.  

I also was bidding online auction nearby, 2 adorable 1920's child's dresses

with other pieces of aged fabric, I hope to use in some slow stitching.

But these I would never be able to cut up, hopefully I can find a home for them with a big baby doll or real child for baptism 

Linking up with weekly What's On Your Workspace Wednesday 

Ms Julia's Stamping Ground

Have a great week, maybe next week I can share a few photos from our town's 150th Year Celebration. It was a 3 day event and only spent an hour one evening viewing the Vintage cars.