Friday Fun

I have a few minutes while I enjoy a cup of  Java...I spent a lovely morning with my cousins wife yesterday,  shopping, lunch and we had "PIE" and much laughter.  Her birthday is Saturday and she gives me oddities only crafters would marvel at.

I try to always make her a Vintage card, (we both are aging to rapidly) !!   And the photo is bad..it's dreary around this area, with high humidity and fog early.

I also gave her a little thank you for always taking time to think "I could use this"  and I can, just not real quickly !  This is the top of the little corrugated  gift box

 And a little fall pumpkin with embellishments from one of her drop offs.

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful weekend.

#433 WOYWW

Happy Fall,  it's the day we share our workspaces and I hope you'll enjoy the process.  Julia at the STAMPING GROUND hosts this every Wednesday.  And friendships abound from our visits will all who get involved.

I've had some free time this week, as our weather has been foggy, wet and humid. Not my idea of being out in it. And have several projects in the works. I have made 2 birthday cards, and will post later in the week as I need to deliver them this week.
Cardboard ATC's and Pumpkin shaped cards with orange paint for some fall cards, lids run thru my embossing folders, and cheap glitter ribbon from the dollar store.

 These 2 tables are an "L" shape with my sewing machine to the right.  But truthfully since I set this up there is so much better lighting, I tend to use it more for all my projects. I have yet to learn all the computer functions of that new machine. And get so frustrated.

 More tags using oxides and sari ribbon I have made flowers out of...will share later,

And our little Bailey wondering why I'm prowling around taking photos, he's all snuggled up in the afghan, as our mornings are really cool.

Have a wonderful week, thanks for stopping by

WOYWW #432

Welcome to the Wednesday post for What's on Your Workdesk hosted by Julia at the STAMPING GROUND.  My desk :    It's still a mess but with different things.

After 2 years I have finally put together a Halloween Album in the shape of a House. If I can get a day home, I hope to finish off the pages with some of the things on this desk.

 This is a fabric table, has some of the dyed papers on it but want to stitch the crochet flower to the fabric pumpkin for a birthday gift.

I made one of these fall pumpkins from corks my sister has given me over the year, this is similar from Pinterest, as I can't find any photos of the one I made.  DIY  has instructions.

Short and sweet, we are off to the last fair of the season in Iowa...and Thursday it's making tomato juice again. The garden is still producing.

Thanks for visiting, and have a great week.

WOYWW #431

Welcome to Wednesday, the day we share our desks.  Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has hosted this and you can play along, visiting others or sharing yours.

My 2 active working spots are both a mess. So many things going on with the holiday.

 I got out fall and Halloween decor for the house and papers, embellishments, etc, but haven't had time to play with them.

This area is my painting, coloring area but really nothing fun happening.

These are being sent off to my 3 little grand girls.  While visiting this July, they had 1 someone gave them and wanted more in different colors, One of anything for 3 is a battle.   Very simple, easy for them to wear and no worries of loss etc. Just ribbon with velcro.  And Velcro in the stores is terrible expensive.  Found this in the $1 store and it compares very well with the small amount I had here.  I plan to make some with flowers or metal hearts centered and attached, but wanted to make sure these would fit.

Last week I posted the pretty papers I made from Beet juice, well this is the same left over beet juice, but it got old and discolored....so I used a fabric piece and paper to make some brown tones.

I made more tomato juice this morning and have to do some zucchini bread. We had 3 older friends pass this week and all will have family visiting from away.  Thought I'd stop by with some goodies and extend our Sympathy.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy a fun week. I am sure my favorite season "FALL' has arrived. Crisp and Cool.  Thanks for all the great comments last week too.

WOYWW # 430

Welcome, it's Wednesday the day we share our work spaces. Our hostess is Julia at the STAMPING GROUND and you can visit her for details of playing along, or visiting around the world blogs who are all doing the same.

Click on the photos to enlarge.  

 I was trying to work with the Tim Holtz  tag punch,  had to leave it. The metal rings are flimsy and evidently the sizes don't correlate with the punches I have and I have 3 different types  all measuring the size I would need for each ring. But I suppose I have to buy TH punches for it to be used ?

 And I must be week in my old age as I cannot get the thing to bend the bottom over the paper.  There were NO instructions so I watched 2 videos before I started  and went back to see what I missed. So if you have any suggestions I am open to trying.

 Worked with garden veggies yesterday all morning, grated zucchini for the freezer, cleaned kohlrabi, green beans,  tomatoes, and kale. I made kale chips and zucchini crisp, cheesy zucchini tots. Garden is about done and I am thankful. It's too much work for me and I only work with what he brings in. I don't plant, weed, water, or pick, he enjoys that and I don't.  Too much sun, bugs, and wind for me.

Some papers I made out of our last beets.  So easy and I love the effects.

Friday I made an ATC HERE,  sorted thru my paper stash, organized my drawers of  embellishments and made some background paper with the oxides.  Was so nice to have a day to play.

PRAYERS for TEXAS.. Hurricane Harvey and Tornadoes,  No electricity for days I cannot imagine what they are experiencing.  So much will have to be destroyed and the cities,  and homes, rebuilt.  And the thousands of  people have lost everything. Cedar Rapids Iowa went through this in 2008 and things still are back to normal.

Thanks for stopping by, thanks for all who left comments last week.  Wishing you all a great week.

Fun Challenges

Excited to have had some time to create. I visited some fun blogs and the challenges looked good and I needed to get my MoJo back on track after all the summer events.

Try it on Tuesday  has a challenge "In My Garden"

Simon Says "Artist Trading Card" is their Monday Challenge


The Design Teams both had some wonderful fun designs, so stop over and be inspired.

My ATC has a garden theme, distressing some fun papers and doing some fussy cutting I ended up with an ATC  with embossed layers and a bit of sparkle.

 Wishing you all a fun weekend, and thanks for visiting.

WOYWW #429

Good Morning,   it's Wednesday time to share our work spaces, our hostess Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has the info to play along and the places to visit.

I missed last weeks play along as my hubby and I were gone everyday, visiting little Iowa towns, with their summer fun days. Great weather, good food and lots of fun.Then we Celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary Sunday with the day spent at the Lake with some fun times.

Since the photo I did try out my stamping platform and I love it.  I've some bigger stamps and didn't have the right size stamp blocks, so this will save $ and space.  Also 2 new dies that will be fun with fall coming, the leaves and a mini album die   Fall is my favorite time of the year, but I truly don't know where summer went.

 One evening we attended a church auction and I found this mini kneeler, long shelf I purchased and It has given me more space but raising up the 2 shelf cubbies that hold m distress inks and my colored pencils, brushes etc in the cans. The photos of the stamps are from using the platform.  I also picked this steam lid up with the idea of using it as a stencil (Circles) and the little white dohickey..for arch shaped form.  Haven't had time to try it.

Here in America we had the eclipse yesterday, was disappointing as we had a storm and not much was visible for us.  Glad for the great news coverage of something fun for a change.

Have a wonderful week, thanks for visiting and your time in commenting.  I can't believe it but we have NOTHING on the calendar for this week. OH the things I can do here at home !!!!!

WOYWW #437

Good Morning fellow deskers.  Hoping you have bright sunshine and a wonderful day.  It's Wednesday the day we share our workspaces with our lovely hostess Julia at the STAMPING GROUND

I have my 3 grandkids here from Cedar Rapids,  14, 12, 9 yrs old,  so it's a pretty simple week.
Swimming, movies, grandpa entertains outdoors, with gardening, 4 wheeler rides, feeding barn cats etc..and a 89th Birthday party tomorrow for my Mom.

Yes, imagine I bought a card, I liked the verse and didn't know how much free time I'd have so I just decorated the envelope. We have a party at the Assisted Living for the residents and any family who wants to come (they'll be a lot of us).

 The first year in a long time the kids missed our small Country Fair, but baseball and softball were still being played.  We went and I saw this cute doll wearing a replica of my 4-H uniform from the 50's. WOW.   Adding this as a few comments did not know about 4-H   Goggled showed IOWA

https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm/36964/4060/kossuth_county_4h_history
https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm/36964/4060/kossuth_county_4h_history

Each county in the rural areas had a group of interested girls ages 10 to 18  gathering once a month, learning cooking, sewing, wood working, etc...had a set project to do within that month and did demo's at the fair.

 We went thru the floral hall, had lunch at the Catholic stand, it's the best homemade pie and chicken & biscuits around.  Of course a night of car racing and  walking thru the grounds seeing displays.

 These little flowers are outside our patio.  Just love them.  Johnny Jump Ups is what my grandma called them  Viola's

And at last my T. H. stamp platform arrived.  Ordered in March  and Just got here it had to go thru government hoops before it could be sold I guess.   So can't wait to try it out.  I've seen good results from it.

Have a great week, thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #426

Welcome, I'm so happy to be back. It's been quite a long time.  Our summer has had a full schedule.
Those on Facebook know I've been visiting for 2 wks my son in Virginia.  The first week just had fun hanging out with family and learning their schedule as the next week I was in charge.   I took care of the 3 grand girls while they went to the Dominican Republic to celebrate their 40th birthdays.

Our schedule was hectic with Swimming competition practice each morning, Kumon (math/reading) summer school 4x a week, and Martial Arts 4x a week  Driving a new car, learning the directions,  using 6 lanes of traffic , and dealing with 90/100 degrees temps and high humidity was all a challenge for this Grandma.  But with the grace of God, a helper Sarah, we made it, had fun and created lasting memories.  AND we won the SWIM meet.  My sons plane was cancelled Friday so they were unavailable for the meet Saturday, which was 40 miles North in super busy traffic and I was the one who had to get them there on time.  I wanted a licences plate that said "IOWA GRANDMA"   things here are a lot different on the hi-ways !

Almost for got to post that Julia at the STAMPING GROUND is our host for our Wednesday peeping about others workspaces.  All are welcome to join in, and details are on her blog.

I have enjoyed my time home, appreciating the quietness of our area, and resting up.  I lost 10 lbs, have started a daily walking routine and have been enjoying my crafty space and some new arrivals.

 My new painting/coloring/stenciling  area...

 Some new stamps and dies

 and Tim Holtz  CityScapes Suburbia   WOW  tiny pieces I loved some of the things I've seen made with this set, but this was trying.  I cut 2 of each, one for a sample and one I hope to use  The hardest part was gluing together.  I actually think the "BIRDS"  would be easier.  I've been intimidated by them since I bought them, but actually think I WILL get started with them next week. I love the finished ones I've seen.

Then I kept the grouping together and placed them in small vinyl card cases Lots of tiny pieces

Thanks for visiting, I will be around for sure, I did pop in and out, but using a cellphone isn't the easiest for leaving comments etc.   Have a great week

WOYWW # 419

Thanks for stopping by.  I don't quite know where the days go, but we are sure keeping busy.
After missing last week, I must share the ATC's I've received.  It amazes me the beautiful variety and the distance we cover with joining in with Julia's STAMPING GROUND.

Just lovely colors from Sandra De

 Another beauty from our Hostess Ms Julia....Loving the flower dies used on both of these.

Two lovelies from  Annie  and  Jo  both with their beautiful  unique sewing and dumfing works.

Thank You all so much.

My desk shows the last of the card making since last week

And the cards resulting from my crafty works

This was for a surprise party held for a local gal celebrating 30 years serving with the U S Army. And she was surprised.  On my desk it shows the inside of this card opening with the red within the white circle.

And this was sent off for a fun friend we have sat with on Thursday nights at our local race track for a long time.   Kinda of started to decorate the envelopes.

We spent 3 days with my son and his family in southern Iowa, enjoying softball and baseball games of  the 2 grand children., Wonderful food at Cheddars on Friday night after the  game 1. Pizza and a fun time just chillin at their beautiful home Saturday night after 2 games in the 95 temps and high winds.
Early Sunday off to 2 more with the same weather conditions..needless to say I have a nice tan started.  Just a great time.  Our weather is really HOT and HUMID for this early in the summer. Storms forecast, so hoping for just gentle rain as things are withering with the dryness.

Thanks for stopping by, may you and yours enjoy a wonderful week.

Memorial Day Tribute Johnny Cash - Ragged Old Flag

Johnny Cash had some great music and when he got his life back on the straight and narrow really did so much for so many.

We raise her up every morning and we bring her down slow every night We don't let her touch the ground, and we fold her up right. On second thought I do like to brag cause I'm might proud of the Ragged Old Flag--Johnny Cash

Today is Memorial Day here in the US...a website to visit http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html
this has a great overview of it and another spot to visit which is the story of  the poppy
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Buddy-Poppy/  and the Poem   IN FLANDER'S FIELD

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.


I truly hope you all fly your flag, bow your head in thanks, and be true to our RED, WHITE and BLUE.

WOYWW #416 Happy 8th Anniversary

A day to celebrate!  For 8 years our hostess Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has made it possible for so many of us to become friends, by sharing our desks on Wednesday and enjoying each others blogging friendship.   I want you to know I have truly enjoyed each and everyone of you. Your workspaces, your comments and all that you have shared. It's been a fun WOYWW kind of thing.

My desk shows another birthday card, there are LOTS of birthdays in May for me.

My grand daughter's card and envelope

 The inside of her card.  Hoping the Unicorn is still a hit with her.

My brother in law is a weekly fisherman so his little fishing vest has all he needs in the pockets.

               

                                                                  For a friend

For my Sister in law

All but the vest, I used the TH distress oxide's for the background. I have enjoyed trying things with them.   And still no TH "Birds" !  Maybe I'll use one for my DH,  I will have to push as Thursday is his birthday

Have a wonderful week,  sorry no visits last week, we were gone. So much rain and so many storms we took some time to go to the cities and get away.  We did have a little Sunshine today but Mr Wind moved in and little Ms. Sunshine left us.

Prayers for all of you in the UK with the sad Manchester terror attack.  I hope none of you lost loved ones when this happened.  Our world has changed and with this group it is not for the better.  We would all like PEACE and HARMONY for EVERYONE.  So I now pray for this.