IT'S #130 at WOYWW

Wednesday ! ! What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday...over at the Stamping Ground, created by Mrs. Dunnit.  It's a day to Peep about others Creative desks, and be snoopy, make friends and find out what more than 100 people have to show you and Ms. Julia. So pop on over and see what the excitement is all about. 

Our road ditches are steep so I asked my DH if he'd cut the 3 stems of pods for me and being the GOOD man that he is he did just that,  and I at once sprayed painted them Gold, so he could see I really WAS going to use these  "Weeds" as he calls them.  They've been laying here for a week, as well as the unfinished cookie cutters.  But I started Christmas decorating and I guess that had priority.
It takes my 3 to 4 days just to do my trees. This year 3 trees had 1/2 of the lights burnt out  So another 1/2 day taking them off and restringing new.  And I have to keep at it as I simply HATE the mess of rubbermaids and things cluttering the way for daily living.

I am now pretty much done and in control of things back in order.  I decorate "everyroom" with at least 1 tree, 1 Nativity and  other accents, (greenry above the windows, collections of Vintage this and that, big red snowflakes hanging in the windows). 

This is no doubt my most feminine tree, adding little glimmering lights to our spare bedroom.  Even little Bailey gets in on the action and it made him so tired.  He had to get right up on the Christmas afaghan and take his nap before big brother Baxter took it over.

Peaceful dreams my little friend.  Plans today after making my visits, will be completing the PODS!!!
I made an ATC for a Christmas exchange in my preivious post and hope to get the cookie cutter decorations done too.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your WOYWW visits and have a wonderful week.

A Merry Christmas ATC SWAP and Stamp Simply Metallics

I am hoping you are all recovered from TOO MUCH turkey yesterday!!! It was a Thanksgiving Day Holiday here in the states. And many have Friday off as well.  They call it BLACK FRIDAY. I do not participate in BLACK FRIDAY shopping.  If you do I hope you are all in one piece and got all great prices in your challenge to shop, park and drive.  Me, I've Enjoyed a quiet, creative day here at home.
Savoring some luscious flavors my sister created from our Thanksgiving Day meal. Wow..she is the best cook. Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, relish, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, wild rice and a sweet potato casserole that was out of this world.  More like a desert.  Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.  And she sent left overs.!!!   My 2 Sisters are Heavenly...always there, always friends.

I've always wanted to play along in an ATC swap and in November I saw that Kimberly of ArtJoyStuff  was doing having A Merry Christmas swap and I was early enough to participate.
What Fun!!! 

Well today I received my ATC from Kimberly



Isn't it adorable?  The flower is so satiny soft and lovely.  THANK YOU KIMBERLY.

It is the one with the white background, and big white flower, she packaged it in the pocket with the little tag tied on the front..  a Truly Cherished Trio.

Earlier I sent her my ATC. I love the challenge of creating on a tiny space.




Some layers of snowflakes topped with a button , a paper doily topped with delicate silver ribbon, a little Graphics 45 image, red felt ribbon, and some wired gold beaded trim. At the bottom more gold trim and a little Be Merry sentiment from my stash. 

I have to mention too that all of the trim on this little ATC were products I won over at

No Time To Stamp   This is a BEAUTIFUL sampler collection of METALLICS that Sharon has for sale at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
She definitely has quality items to offer for your crafting needs.

Well, thanks for stopping by, Again Thank You Kimberly for the fun and the beautiful ATC trio.
Enjoy the weekend

IT'S WOYWW #129

It's here Wednesday.. and at Ms. Julia's STAMPING GROUND we have the chance to visit over 100 creative desks.  Somehow "LIFE" and "TIME" get in the way of making ALL the rounds.

My desk hasn't had much attention, a quick card using the Old Press letters DAD...95, as we celebrated my DH dad's 95th birthday Sunday.  WOW..he is an amazing man...still in his own apt., walks a lot each day no matter the type of weather, keeps up on current events, and really enjoys people.  I found these various sized wood pieces in a sale bin and keeping them close as I have a few little ideas for wood crafting while the garage is still a little warm but have to get the dremmel saw out and have some TIME..  otherwise mostly Christmas. 

but here in the US most of us have a 4 day weekend. and today don't count unless you take it as a vacation day to travel or prepare. We need it....from all the today preparations that are happening...packing to travel to family or friends houses to enjoy tomorrow, cooking LOTS of FOOD
for the BIG meal on Thanks Giving Day, and no doubt watching football, parades, and lounging around in PJ's til midmorning!! Friday of course is "BLACK FRIDAY"...shopping at midnight, 6AM etc for some great gift or sale items. (Not me..I don't like the crowds, waiting in lines, unavailable parking, crazy drivers etc)... Saturday, and Sunday back to some normalcy...more food it you have visitors, and driving many miles if you are the visitorreturning home.  Whew...Just enjoy, travel safe and be so thankful for all we have.

Thanks for taking time to stop and visit.  Enjoy WOYWW,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING and may your BLESSINGS be MANY.

It's #128 at WOYWW

Each week I say WOW..it's Wednesday already, and that means 1 thing on my list to do is the What's On Youar Workdesk Wendesday post and photo my desk.  This comes about by Ms. Julia over at the STAMPING GROUND. I and over 100 others get involved in peeping about other peoples desks.
Yep, my husband would say "Crazy", but I won't ask any questions"

I have a few cookie cutters, I plan to make into decorations, glitter glitzed  some papers. The little plastic containers, my sister had from some babyfood her daughter left and she thought I could use   them for drawer storage with all the little things I collect.  And she was right, I just have to have         time to organize them.                                                                                                                              

   I am feeling better, I have created a few things I cannot show you, but had to leave the desk and prepare some food and make a sympathy card.  We have a funeral on Thurday, and it is our Circle to serve the dinner. Wonderful family, and the mother 73 yrs died from cancer.  It's a wicked killer. We will miss her great smile and all the volunteer work she has always been involved with.
   Our fall weather is still wonderful, no much needed rain in the forcast.
   Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful WOYWW week and enjoy the fun WOYWW visits.

It's #127 at WOYWW

Oh it's time to share Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday with all of Julia's friends at the
STAMPING GROUND. 

After almost 2 weeks of being under the weather, I went to replish some meds (seems funny to leave the house) and stopped at an Antique Shop only to find a few things I hope to make into Christmas Ornaments.  And I couldn't resist the Patriotic Crocheted Pot Holder.  I've been working on  a few Patriotic cards I'm getting ready to mail off as Friday is Veterans Day here in the US and with my Son, a nephew, serving and a special brother in law and father in law who are Veterans I have to say Thanks for the Sacrifices they've made so we can remain free.

Little by little I am getting back to cleaning, creating, and thinking of Christmas. Still not much of an appetite, I've lost 8 lbs so if the appetite stays at bay maybe I can keep it off when I resume using the treadmill, as I think our outside activities are coming to an end.  SNOW is the word in the weather report today.  But by Sat back into the 50's which is wonderful for our area at this time of the year.

I found a sawed off wire shelfing piece in the garage and guess what it fits on top of my paper rack perfect. The hooked on tray I also got at a used shop and made extra space. I am using this area for the CURRENT holiday stuff. Stamps, papers, stickers, etc. So now if I can keep my interest up in making SOMETHING I should be all set.  My mojo has been gone for so long, I am hoping it will come back with the SNOW and I can get back to being creative.

I apoligize for not making many visits last week. The day I felt good the computer was having problems and then blogger wasn't posting and I was to frail to persist finding out the problems.

Thanks for stopping by, hope to see what all you've been up to.  Enjoy a wonderful week ahead.

Thank You Beary Sweet and HeartWarming Vintage

I was so excited to see that I was a Winner at HeartWarming Vintage  and  a Top 3 Choice at The Beary Scrap Design Blogspot for my little Halloween Treat Gift Bag.

Thank You to all at HeartWarming Vintage for chosing my design as the Winner in the Facebook Contest. I will truly enjoy my $40 Gift Certificate and the New CD from Crafty Secrets. Their products are the most fun to work with. 

Thank You to all at Beary Scrap Design too for selecting me as one of the TOP 3. You always have fun challenges and lots of great inspiration for us. 

I love to recycle things and The Heart Warming Vintage  offered us:   Design Team Gift Bag/Envelope Challenge created from this cool DIY video she found at
increditblethings for turning any envelope into a gift bag with pleated sides! 
There can be so many uses for this. And it is quite simple.

IT'S WOYWW #126

Hello Everyone. Just a quick WOYWW post today, Julia at the Stamping Ground has Wednesday set aside for anyone who loves to be creative to take a bit of a break and peep about Others creative workdesks.  Quite the fun...

I had to quickly make a little great nephew a #1 Birthday Card and thats been it

since Thursday, I've been out of commission with Bronchitis and a Sinus Infection. After spending Sat and Sun with a sore throat, I ventured to the doctor. So hoping the meds start to work as I am not a good patient. Poor way to lose weight, but thats whats happening, I could barely swallow liquids and have no appetite.

So I hope you are all in good health, eating 3 squares a day with desert and enjoying your favorite beverage and some sunshine.  Rain is forcast and no one is objecting we need it badly. Mid 40's so shouldn't be snow as yet.

I have one little picture to end with, my son sent from Halloween night, a little bumble bee:

 or two

Made my whole day a little brighter.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy WOYWW.