When isn't the Grand Canyon so grand????

When it is completely filled with fog!!!

It is down there somewhere but no one saw it on this day.

Still enjoyed the time even though the main attraction was "missing in action"

Luckily we were familiar with snowy roads and knew to turn back when we couldn't see anything but snow out the front wind shield and felt the car slipping a lot as we drove up.  We turned around and went back to wait out the night. We made it to the park the next day but fog filled the canyon.  Wild life was everywhere and even posed for pictures.

And we love it when people ask us to take their pictures.  

We knew to get out of there before the big snows fell, too, 8 - 12 inches!

There is snow on the mountains surrounding Tucson but we are enjoying the desert winter.

Hope your day is joyful!

Merry Christmas!

this is what happens when.........

this is what happens when I finally clear my work table off in preparation for Christmas dinner......

absolutely nothing!!

I haven't done any crafting since this picture was taken and it's been difficult!  A clean work space is very inviting and tempting.  My list of projects to try is growing by the day but I know if I start, I will be in trouble.

So......the day after Christmas should be loaded with fun!

Tucson holds a lighted Holiday parade every year.

Hundreds of entries, covered in thousands of lights parade through the downtown area.  The streets are lined with children of all ages. 

Santa followed the last fire truck on a bicycle powered sleigh.

Merry Christmas!

I'll be back right after Christmas!

margie

snow anyone???

Happy Snow day to all my friends and family back home!!

I built a snowman just for you!!

margie

just for fun

I've been crafting just for fun.  My Christmas cards are patiently waiting for me to go to the store for adhesives.  In the meantime I played a little.....

a thank you card using up some Melissa Frances papers, maya road frames and flowers that came in a little glass bottle.  I used Ranger Enamel for the flower centers and added some Prima Snow paste for a little glisten.

I saw these somewhere and decided to try them using things I had.  Next time I will use silver wire.  The black is too dark.  These will be nice additions to future mixed media projects.

and I have always wanted to make one of these.  What is it?  You will have to wait and see.  I need to paint, distress and assemble, but all the components are ready.  I really want to make one for Halloween but that will have to wait.......

We also attended the community tree lighting last week.  Lots of happy kids, cookies and hot chocolate.

there was also a Gingerbread village:  "Barrio Tucson".  the buildings are familiar ones around the city.  Notice the javalinas (pigs maybe to you).  and the cactus.  It was very colorful!

Lots of color!!

Check back soon for information on 2017 Sketches and Scraps!  This is the monthly card/project class I will be offering.  It will be sent via email for you to complete at your leisure.

thanks for stopping by.  Hope you are staying warm!

margie

December!!!!!!

We're back after a quick trip across the country to spend Thanksgiving with our family.

It was well worth the drive!  

I've been crafting a little.......

Prima's line:  Rossi Belle provided the perfect background for a wedding gift.  I printed out a picture of the happy couple (their save the date photo!), layered papers, painted, splattered and added some flowers and embellishments.  

Silly me!  I didn't even notice the words on the paper until I was almost finished!

Watch for more cards and projects with this line......

You may remember this die on the cover of a journal. This time I used it to make some 3-d ornaments.

I cut it out of water color paper (any sturdy paper will work).  Lined it with some acetate (actually the clear box the die came in) and added a stamped image.

To get the dimension, I cut the die from some fun foam.  It worked beautifully and added just the right amount of thickness -  a lot cheaper than foam tape, too.  And it would work for a shaker card.

I also added some "snow" with Prima's Snowflake paste.  For some added sparkle, I used a little chunky glitter to the paste before it was dry.

I have a few extras!  Let me know if you are interested in one.  First come, first serve!!

margie

Holiday Greetings

I hope you had a very nice Thanksgiving and a fabulous Friday Crafternoon!!! If you weren't able to craft yesterday, there is still time today and tomorrow.  And every day after that.

Remember to shop at your small businesses today if you can (it is Golden Ticket day at a certain scrapbook store).

The sun is peeking out from behind the clouds.  Quick - take a look.  Put your face to a window, close your eyes and feel the brightness - I bet you can almost feel the warmth.

Back next week with more!
margie

today is Wednesday

fyi....
kits are still available but they may not get to you by "Craft Friday" (formerly known as black friday).

November 18 will be the last day for mailing this month.  Things will pick up again in December.

be proud
of the work
you do,
the person
you are
and the
difference
you make.......

margie

reminder......

Tomorrow is the last day for kit orders until after Thanksgiving........

$1.50 per kit

check previous posts for more info!

thanks,

margie

more!!

oops!  new card kits available, too.

all papers cut to size,  all embellishments included, envelopes, too.

you provide the adhesives!

$9 for the kit (includes shipping)  

1 kit available.

Craft Friday Kits!

Enjoy a crafty and creative Friday or any day with these quick and easy Christmas Kits.
Each kit is on sale for $1.50 now through Tuesday, November 15.

Houses:  choose blue, pink, white or kraft

Felt snowman pocket:  4 x 4, everything included to sew or glue together

Milk carton ornament

matchbox gift holder or ornament (about 2 x 3)

Shadowbox:  choose from blue, red, white

All you need to supply are the adhesives (glue, double stick tape) and glitter!

This sale ends Tuesday so email me (mad48152@gmail.com) if you are interested!

thanks!

margie