"DRESS UP" ATC Exchange

Welcome and thanks for stopping by.  I've been so behind on posting, as we have been coming and going. But things are settling down, as DH is in the fields doing his crops.

Our ATC swap for August was "Dress Up"  hosted by Kim at  ArtJoyStuff . The ones I sent out are here in case you missed my post     LittleTreasures 

These are the ones I received.  I just love these fun swaps and all the gals who participate.

 Her packaging was a delight also...lovely layers and loving the shades of Blue. Thank You Maggie

Sweet colorful packaging for this cute little image..Girl Stuff fancy and frilly ! Thank You Jane

I just adore this little girl image. So many fun embellishments and pretty laces. Thank You Pam




I was so saddened when Kim told us she will be discontinuing the SWAPS after the Linen & Lace coming up.  I totally understand, as life just gets busy and one goes on to other interests and needs.
Thank You so much Kim...for the fun, the making of new friends all these years and giving me the MoJo of creating the "Little Treasures" I've so much enjoyed.

Have a wonderful weekend. It is truly been a fun and busy fall here.

FRIDAY SMILES #138

Early Morning Welcome !~

It's 3 AM here in the States and I could not sleep. What better way than to join in Annie's "SMILES on FRIDAY"... join in or pop around and visit the fun post by visiting her blog A STITCH in TIME

I found this adorable image on Facebook  through  "French Shabby Lavande" , so many beautiful images they share each day

May you have a wonderful "Smiley" day...maybe I'll try for some more dream time.
Thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #329

Welcome it is  another WOYW Wednesday.  How time flies. I still haven't gotten my blog updated from all the events we have had going on.   But Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has been our host on Wednesday's and gives us the opportunity to share our workspaces.

Just a few things: some fall fabric I found on sale, fabric markers and some new tape. I pretty much cleared away the clutter from making  some ATC's for our next exchange. 

Last weeks ironing board is still standing with the mess I created from making the Vintage birthday card  that is posted just below. I ended up gluing fabric and hand stitching most of it. And my new sewing machine arrived today. Will post more on that later. Have been too busy to unpack it.

Our tomatoes are slowing turning, and I had enough to make Salsa and Juice this morning. My DH started in with his field work. So I'll be at home a lot more. which is fine by me.

May you all have a wonderful week and enjoy the great outdoors.  We are having a beautiful fall.

Thanks for visiting.

SIMPLY NEUTRAL TUESDAY #3

Welcome, I'm so glad you stopped by.  It's been a really busy week. So busy I missed the #2 event by an hour.  Wen at APPLEAPRICOT is hosting a Simply Neutral Tuesday event.

I made this card for my cousins wife, a good friend who had a 75th Birthday party. She loves old tattered, lace, vintage and Victorian.  I had a plan but my sewing machines (2) had major issues.

So had to finish this with glue and by hand.  My new machine arrived today. So will have to set it up and see how it works! 

A little collage in my studio..

And with the season, these 2 little owls are part of a few owls I've collected. 2 different sets of old lace the top is a small runner and the bottom is a circular piece for a round table.

I am caught up with my housework, garden products and laundry. Field work started today for my hubby so I'm on call for food, and changing of field transporting.  So the weeks ahead should be simpler...he had been cramming in day time events away and as we had a lot of fun it put me behind on daily work.  But then dusting, laundry and vacuuming can always wait. ! !

Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed all the posted  Neutrals #2, and tried to visit most of the blogs.  It's a fun event.

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SMILES ON FRIDAY

Happy Friday !    Had a few fun photos for this "Smiles on Friday" gathering.  Annie at A STITCH IN TIME has a SMILE party on Friday.

 A blue ribbon gourd at the last fair of the season

Precious grand daughter turning 4 and wondering why is everyone hollaring "Blow out the Candle"?

And a mothers work displayed in brilliant fashion.  Helen works so hard to entertain and keep a happy home.  Her Filipino food is soooooooooooooo good.  There was also another table with 3 desserts and other fun things.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend.  And remember:  We are ALL so Blessed.

WOYWW #328

Welcome WOYWW friends,  I've missed you all..back from a wonderful vacation. But dealing with a calendar full of events and things to do for fall. Harvest season isn't far off, so my time having fun away will be limited.  All info on WOYWW can be found at Julia's STAMPING GROUND

I spent today trying to revive my 20 yr  old sewing machine. It started making a clankity noise and I can't seem to find the problem. I've tried YouTube and ask others. Repairmen are few and far between this rural area. Some say repair it, it's sturdy and durable, the new ones are like everything else no repair, just disposable.  I've a fabric card to have done very soon and my patience is wearing out.

Using my ironing board as my workspace this week.(..making a fabric card ) I did have a bent needle but still not working.

Spent time away in our nation's capital Washington D C visiting my son and his family. A 4yr old birthday party, visiting the kindergartner's school, eating wonderful Filipino food, being driven around the city by my son seeing the sights.  My husband was in awe.  I lived and worked there for 2 years as my first job. But a lot has changed in 50 years !  Mostly traffic.

I guess no more photos...my computer has an issue with downloading this day... just what I need !! Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy your visits and comments.  We are having truly lovely fall days.

Simply Neutrals Tuesday

Welcome! I've been missing in blogland for a while. But I decided today I'd like to partake in the first
"Simply Neutrals Tuesday"  hosted by  Wen at  APPLEAPRICOT . Such lovely photos have been shared.

 One of my favorite soft music CD's...today is my dad's birthday and he & I played the Sax.

 My grandmother's "Sylvia" 's rosary and  a crocheted doll parasol

More of my lace and a very old gravy bowl from my DH family

 Another part of my heart collection, a very aged book and a blessed candle nestled in my grandmother "Anne's candle holder

 A heart shape dish holding a gold locket and pearls beside the 2 Sisters by Willow Tree

One of my collectible dolls and some special dried roses, tucked in a heart shaped wooden dish and a little china doll.

I was named after my 2 grandmothers.  Thus  Sylvia Ann....... hope you enjoyed the photos. I'm totally not the photographer/display artist many are, but I'm learning.  Any tips would be appreciated.

If you would like to see more, or become involved with  Simply Neutral Tuesday, there is still time to hop over to Wen's blog and partake.  And Thank You Wen it's been a fun event for the start of fall here in the states.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful Sunday

DRESS UP---ATC 's for August

Welcome, another month flew by and our ATC's have been mailed.  Kimberly hosts a wonderful exchange each month and you can join in and see more ATC's on her blog ArtJoyStuff.
August theme was "Dress Up".  I had so many ideas for this but settled on  Sweet "Dolly"

My envelope:

 My ATC's  I've had these little images a long time.(on a garland) but  I also have a couple of sweet books  "Only a Doll" and "Dolly in Town"  that have this little vintage doll in it.

My individual photos didn't turn out very well and these are not the best. You can enlarge by clicking on the photo and see more details.

September's ATC exchange is posted on my side bar.  "Linen & Lace"  Another fun theme.

Thanks for stopping by, I'll have some great news next post so stay tuned. Have a great week.

FRIDAY'S SMILES

Good Morning to you, and thanks for stopping by.  Today is "Friday's Smiles" at  A Stitch in Time with Annie as our host.

My morning was so much fun to open up my computer and have these 3 little girls greet me. They live on the east coast so I don't get to see them much.  However a vacation is in order real soon.

I've been MIA again, had to miss WOYWW this week as I spent the day with my mom and was gone  Tuesday evening.  It's a rainy day here so I can catch up on some crafty goodness later. Yesterday I put carrots in the freezer, as he cleaned out the garden. We do still have our late blooming tomatoes, so hoping I will have enough to make some juice. Then crops will be ready to harvest.

Today we've plans to organize the garage again and sort through closets. Change of Season jobs !!   Thanks again for your visit. Have a lovely weekend.

Summer Family Time Lots of Photos

Welcome ....I'm a bit late in posting these, but had a lot of things scheduled for this past week.

Our 3 southern Iowa grandkids came for their annual summer visit.  It was a wonderful weather week and lots of things going on.

Four wheeling with Grandpa

 Garden time

 Taking care of string beans

Kossuth County Fair parade  lots of candy

 Movie "Home" and a visit to Great Grandma's

 A little energy fun in the back yard

 Watching spray planes, spraying the farm fields

 Viewing the farm equipment at the fair

 Watching some kids milk a goat.. Cami thought it was totally gross...free popcorn

 Only Cami up in the fair ride here

 Cash having some swim time, even grandma joined in the action

 a Hot dog and marshmellow roast...making S'mores too

 More candy at the Britt HOBO parade

Click on the photo to enlarge...real HOBO's competing for King & Queen later in the day

 Checking out midway..Cael is 12, Cami 10, Cash 7

 Then on to Fossil and Prairie Garden...small wonderful hands on museum, here NEON fish

 Looking for fossils , steep terrain on a hot and humid day.

 Was sure fun...we all found fossils...thank goodness for the breeze or grandma wouldn't have made it

Tribute to Rockford's Jon Tumilson, Navy Seal, killed in a helicopeter crash

Meeting Mom and Dad and saying good bye to grandma & grandpa...What a fun week it was.

Thanks Josh & Juli for sharing those precious kids with us.  We all had so much fun.