Paint Chip Glue Book

 Welcome, haven't posted in awhile on things I've created, as I really seem to have taken a break.
It seemed August flew by, and September arrived only to be gone as quickly.

I got involved in sorting...again.  The store room took days, I did accomplish a lot but know one but me would understand if they peeped in the door today. Yes there is still a lot and I'll work with it little by little but enough is enough.  Each month I spent a week or so doing lots of paper work for my mother's financial affairs. Hopefully that will be ended in October and other Services will handle it.

Also a messed up weather month for September and now October. I spend time taking hubby to and from fields to do the harvest of corn and soy beans.

 Moving equipment after he finishes the fields up. Soy beans are done and went to market. Now it's corn and with the wind and rain we are hold once again.  In a move  he takes the combine, I bring him home for a tractor and 2 wagons, sometimes another trip of another tractor with a smaller wagon and then the last trip he takes his truck. He sometimes leaves equipment in the field overnight and the truck gets him home for break downs, and quitting time. We try to move equipment during the daytime hours.  Night moves are dangerous.  So I'm kind of on call 24/7. For moves to 5 different locations.

I just took part in making a vintage collage paint chip glue book thru a facebook group I belong to.
Here are a few photos.

We were to have 10 paint chips.    I narrowed them down to the colors below but guess what,

I changed some of them as I had more stamps/papers to go better with other colors.  Vintage Collaging is much different than the ATC's I love and making cards, tags etc.  I just think it takes up more time locating Vintage things to work with and coordinating colors etc.  Some make it look very easy when completed.  But for me it is not. 

The cover and back page above.

It was put together with a ring at the top :Cardstock is  6 x 4"  and the paint chips are 5 x 2 1/2"

 

Thanks for stopping by,  Enjoyed my time inside today as it's rainy, windy and cold.

WOYWW #541

Welcome, it's so nice to be able to participate in another sharing of the desk day.  Ms Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has details on all that's fun with this Wednesday sharing.

My 2 desks this week, just reorganized the area and hoping for a few days of creative time.

 A few new things I picked up while visitng the city.

For sure have to get a card made for my sisters "70th" birthday.  

I've been on call for soy bean field moves for hubby and a tag a long with his dentist visits. He will have implants soon. Weather has changed from 30's to promises of 60's.  So all is good. Corn will be next in a week or so.  A huge go over in all rooms,and garage. Donations and trash were great. 

During the week of damp cold this little guy did a lot of napping with some sort of warm blanket !!  

Thanks for stopping by.  May your week be creative and blessed.

WOYWW # 537

I just realized it's Wednesday...in the middle of a rain storm. In fact it woke me from a deep sleep. We don't need the rain, but it's here. My Niece and Nephew have beautiful homes in Western Iowa were having evacuation 2 days ago. The Missouri river is out of control again.  I had a post on FB. The same area were in the spring farmers lost everything, even machinery floated down the river. No crops there this year. Recovery has been on going.

My desk: 

I transferred my washi tape to a spool holder I was unable to sell. Added a lazy susan type tray to the bottom and Whala.. Glad I still have it, it holds 90 spools of thread.  A few stamps I am sorting thru for a paint chip challenge.

Making this short and sweet...before electric goes out.  Have a great week.

Join in our Wednesday gathering of sharing our workspaces by visiting Julia at the Stamping Ground,

WOYWW #536

Oh, I've missed you and all the WOYWW circuit, I guess I was on a blogging break. Fortunately I was not lost in the storage area, but I did spend a lot of time sorting and disposing of unused things.
In 4 weeks were not in this house 1 full day and now it is the 11th of September.  Or most prayerful 9/11  the day America was attacked at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. 

My grand daughter turned 8 on the 9th and I didn't even have time to make a card, but I did decorate the envelope name and address with all the colors shown on this desk. And a few of the silhouettes of children playing

This also show 3 bracelets I must take apart and re string.  Any tips on that?

The desk to the left is where I've been creating  with paint chips.  I belong to a fun group on Facebook called Vintage Glue books and Pages.  We are collaging 10 chips over a four week period.
The page propped up will be my cover or 1st page.  To me it is not as easy at making the ATC's as with them it is open reign on what supplies you use.

All the info on WOYWW  is here at the STAMPING GROUND anyone can visit or play along.

Have a wonderful week, and I'll play catch up on my visits.   Thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW 529

Welcome and I'm remembering it's Wednesday, the day we share our work space.  Ms Julia at the STAMPING GROUND hosts our gatherings and offers anyone to play along. Just stop over and enjoy.
I truly don't know where last week went. I didn't realize I even missed posting until Friday. No doubt if you follow on Facebook, we had lots of tree damages in our area,with high winds,  but I think most now have them loaded up and hauled away. It was so hot  98/115 with humidity for several days.  Yesterday and today   perfect days  no wind, no humidity about mid 70's.  

My desk today:

 one area working with old book pages/and sorting out papers for a small journal

this work space has all that I own of Postal items. I had made post cards and really liked the homemade stamps I've been seeing.  

Well have a wonderful week.  I'm cleaning out my storage area ! !  just in case I become missing.

    

WOYWW #527

Welcome to all,  It's Wednesday the day we share our work space.  Over at the STAMPING GROUND  you can partake or spend sometime visiting others.

My desk !!!!  Well it's been a crazy week since the Holiday.  Here, there and everywhere so not much really happening for creativity

In the background are some paint bottles I used to paint on some torn out book pages, hopefully I can work with them soon.  The stack of books, paper doily's,S&H stamps, and music paper were purchased for $2 at our local thrift store.  I went there for rejuvenation, after feeding Mom breakfast and spending some time showing her photos.   Hoping to work on making a few journals.

 Monday  I made 4 Post Cards to attach 2 ATC's to and mail off for the exchange while in town.

 Have a beautiful week, we are going in to a HOT zone. high 90's and humid. Thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #526

Welcome, it's another Wednesday to share our workspaces.  Ms Julia at the STAMPING GROUND
has the link to play along, just click a name and you'll be taken any where in the world to visit someone's workspace.  Maybe some inspiration, ideas, a truly fun group with a variety of  desks.

My Desk today: A few Vintage flowers sorted by color, a few old cancelled stamps, finishing the process of the week. ATC's for an exchange later July.

We are creating "2 ATC's"  to put on a Postcard.  so I will send four cards and receive 4 back. We could chose our theme as long as it was Vintage.  I have my Postcard backing figured out just have to cut to size and design something fun on the back. 

                                                                 They are paired up

Was a great week to work on these, we had HIGH temps with humidity of 106, enjoyed a few showers to help out the crops and garden. 

Thursday here in the states is a holiday..."the 4th of July"  Celebration of our Independence

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019 Trending

Celebrations: Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, parades, baseball games

Significance: The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress

So we will be at the  City Park celebrating, with friends and family. Have a great week.  Thanks for stopping by.

WOYWW #524

Welcome, it's Wednesday the day we share our work space and Ms Julia at the STAMPING GROUND  is our hostess and has all the info on her blog.  It's addictive and fun.

I had one more ATC, a cute card and  beautiful cut out words in another exchange. These came from
Heather and I thank you so much Heather   Such fun.

Have had a little playing time and a lot of interruptions !!!  My hub is not usually in the house during the day. He keeps very busy farming and playing in "His" shop !  But he came through having all his teeth taken out and has been a good patient.  One more day of rest, he's off  pain meds and he can work slowly back into his life style.  Which will involve gaining some weight. He's lost a lot of weight,(25lbs) or so  and has only had ice cream yesterday.  Some jello, an egg, cottage cheese, and more ice cream today.  I keep praying for no side effects or dry socket. 

 Wanted to do some papers with the Gel Press but knew I had to have uninterrupted "Time"  so I organized a little kit of things to use and store in a small lunch box.  Hopefully by next post  I will have made a few for my backgrounds.

Wishing you all a very HAPPY day and a lot of creative time. 

WOYWW #522

Welcome, so happy to be able to join up this week with one of my favorite things to do. It's share the desk day with Ms Julia at the STAMPING GROUND hosting our fun and link up.  You too can partake, she has all the info on her blog.

Have had 2 wonderful SUNSHINY days and time at home.. also Have been enjoying the FUN mail, these past few days:

ATC's

Neet was the one who sent me the ATC for the  " * " fun.  Thank YOU Neet ..great background  colors and love all the pretty grass stamps

The rest are exchanges I've received so far
Angela..Thanks for the extras: Wonderful Background Papers from your Masterboards. I have really loved that idea. I will enjoy them.  AND your ATC  made me smile! I could use about 10 of these and the sleep that comes with  them!!!  Thank YOU Angela

Diana ....thanks just a beautiful ATC with all the dimension and shades of green. Your little goodies were already put away for usage ~!!  But I will also treasure this fun envelope .

 And more detail on the back in lovely shades of green   Thank YOU Diana

Caro.....an awesome bookmark, again with these pretty backgrounds and loving the ATC in pretty shades of yellow, oranges and highlights of gold. You do great lettering Carol.  Thank YOU

Here are sisters Fabric crafting left from Annie  and  right  Jo's wool"dumfing" which always amazes me as I don't think the U.S. has caught on to this so it is unique. Thank YOU both for the friendship and lovely ATC's 

 And this one is from Shaz (SilverWolf)  such pretty colors and sparkle. You are like magical with Words, fine cuts. Thank YOU so much for the ATC and the help with blogging messes !!  

My desk for today: WOW it's like my life    "messy".

Working on Vintage Gluebook pages, I have more posted in another blog post earlier this week on that part of my life.  HERE  lots more photos. 

Apologies for no comments on the WOYWW fun day, electricity and photo issues with our awful weather and hospital visits with mom and appointments for my hubby's broken finger and mouth issues, so also missed 521 posting.  BUT  I'll be around today.

I do treasure your posts, comments and support.  It's been a  great 10 or so years knowing all of you.  

Vintage Gluebook Time

Welcome !   It has been 2 wonderful days with SUNSHINE and drying out from all our crazy wet weather. Electricity and Downloading Photos are working.  And I am at home, hopefully back to some normalcy after a lot of medical issues with my mom and hubby. 

My postal lady was good to me this week, lots of fun mail.  I was thankful my 4th post card was received from our exchange back in April.  Another blog post will appear on ATC's  with my WOYWW group Wednesday.  


Thank You Marilyn for forwarding it on...so glad it came back to you and was not lost.  Such a nice little note too. You don't live too far away.   I really love the collage work you did making this.  THANKS so Much.  

Then I was smitten by Kim's post on VGB facebook posts. Her ATC's were so fun and we agreed to trade.  But she really out did it  as she decorated her envelope so beautifully, gave me "3" ATC's, which are a true delight and put them in a beautifully Collaged homemade envelope.  

THANK YOU Kim  I really will treasure all that you have sent me.  I am hoping you receive mine soon...keep me posted.  

Then I did this Collage out of  3 items posted by our host Margarete.  Thank YOU Margarete, for all that you do for so many of us on your Facebook VintageGluebooks and Pages. I have truly enjoyed learning this art, keeping up with the posts and inspiring group you have sharing and partaking in the fun swaps you organize.  It means a LOT.  

What I ended up with :

It was great to take time to create. Has been hectic here, but with some Sunshine and a few days I can be at home I can maybe clear my desk and begin again !!!  

Just a few great things  I received in the mail along with an order from Etsy shop  

                                                                Neat Old Stuff

 My order was this sweet Journal. 

And then this COLLAGE on Vintage Wallpaper 

Just a very feminine Collage sent along with my order by CP

If your viewing CP   I really love all the fun your share when I place an order with you. 

THANKS SO MUCH 

Well a long overdue post, but I had time, electronics were working and I am THANKFUL for so many things.  Thanks for stopping by and comments you may have.  Have a wonderful week.