May!!

 first, looking outside our window....

there are about 75 rose bushes in barrels.

this is a small section.

we have the best view in town!

and he shares!

Oklahoma - an heirloom variety

And now on to National Scrapbook week...

two little journals

I will be back with more.  I am focussing on Scrapbusters this week. 

punching away!

 

Easter cards for grandkids.  I never thought I would use a whole package of googly eyes and yet they are almost gone!

circle, leaf and bee punches for the chicks. The bee punch is upside down and on the top of the chick heads. The pot is made like an easel so it stands up and the Hey Peeps card pulls out for the message.

And the bunny card is circles.  Cut a small piece off the bottom of the body and glue to make feet.  Then he can stand up.  Ears are parts of circle punched out of the side of the circle.

Too much fun!!

Easter crafts today

A few fun crafts were finished up in the craft room today while waiting for the bracket announcements.

One thing we know for sure - MSU will be winning at least one game.  That is a given on Thursday.

Okay, Coach Dantonio said that when Michigan State played Mississippi State in football.

It will hold true this week too.

And onto the crafts.

Directions for these and more can be found at Qbee'sQuest.com

Last year I made shamrocks and flowers.

And these cuties were quick and fun!

I copied a Peeps pattern from images, cut them from felt and stitched them up.

Added the face before stitching and gave them some soft stuffing.

I will start a pink bunny tomorrow.

Hope you are getting some craft time in this month.

oh boy....and just like that....

Its March!

and just like that......

 It's February!

Cold, rainy, cloudy February here in Tucson. We even got some snow/hail this morning.

looking out the window - yuck!

Keeping busy, though

a little pocket journal filled with goodies.
new prima paper:  In the Moment
BTY -  have you seen the latest Spring paper?
I'm falling in love with this company again....

 a little notebook using 3 x 4 cards and
index cards.

and with these

valentines for the boys.

using up some old paper!

still love working with felt

hope all is well with you!  I hear the sun is peeking out there today.

scorched timber

 hmmmmm?  

sure looks nice with victorian velvet.....

Happy New Freezing Cold Year!!

 Snow!  Yes, Snow.  Here. Yesterday.  Out my window.

Okay, it didn't stick or anything and only lasted a few minutes but it was SNOW! 

It's been a cold start to 2024.  I mean hi temps in the low 50's and wind.

The sun it out and it helps but it is still cold.  I am glad I kept our winter clothes:  coats, hats, mittens, gloves......

Hopefully it will only last another week before Spring arrives here in Tucson.

I have been keeping myself busy.

made with the scraps from the little journal above.

getting ready for the next holiday.

More to come!

Hope you are staying warm and dry where ever you are.

week update...

the cutest little snowman pattern showed up and I had to stitch a few.

Sammy Snowman.  I also have Suzy Snowgirl but she is for another day.  I ran out of Ecru floss!

First time I finished  a project like this....a little rough around the edges but it all worked out.

I dyed the fabric using distress stains.  Worked great!

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yesterday

It rained all day long but never jumped over the curb. 

And a little shadow box of fun.. Warning!!  Follow all directions using Tim Holtz Foundry Wax.

It says use in a well ventilated area but it should say use outside only, wear a mask and do not breathe in

the fumes when painting or heating.  Dangerous stuff but creates a beautiful metallic finish.

All packaged up and ready to be gifted to someone.

Merry Christmas!

 

and then there were two!

We are blessed with two grandsons now!

A simple Christmas card design for baby and a pop out card for big brother.

 

Doodlebug papers come to the rescue!

Time to stock up on some fun kiddie papers.

Hope your days are merry and bright this season.

prima!

 I usually don't get excited about flowers and ephemera but the newest Prima lines are absulutely beautiful!

And I'm only seeing sneak peeks.

can't wait to see them all......