in search of letters

While we were on vacation, I annoyed my teen by taking "too many" pictures.  I know this isn't a new thing but I thought it would be fun to find our name.  I really like this "M."  It has almost become obsessive...the rest of the family is in on the act.  The weather is getting nicer so it will be fun to be outside and keep our eyes and minds busy!

more classroom projects

these are three of my favorites this year from our Parish Auction.  
Sometimes you don't know if something is going to turn out when you work with ceramic glazes...before it was fired the "boo" looked really bad, but I love it now.

This project is one I want to make for my basement.  I sprayed the canvas with paint and then glued on the distressed copper pieces the kids embossed.  i.love.this.

Carl.....

I'm not sure, but it looks like Carl isn't enjoying this as much as the little man!  He says, "that's a cute picture, huh mom!"  I htink it's the first time he posed for a picture, and smiled!!!
Carl is growing so fast.  He is a sweet guy and fairly mellow. He can climb in and out of a laundry basket full of towels.  It is a sight to behold!  He's picking up on potty training like a pro.  Halleluia!!!  My prayers have been answered.

i need photoshop lessons

I love this picture!!!  It really needs some editing.  I really need to learn how to use Photoshop!  The software is on my computer and I can't figure out how to use it.  Looking at textbooks is not the way I learn.  I need to sign up for a class where someone shows me how to use it!!!
This picture is for my sisters.  Mickey Mouse had this shopping list on his fridge...click on the picture to see what he needs!!!  It says the same thing mine does!?!?!

magical time

Last week we took the family to WDW.  It was magical.  This was the first time our youngest got to go.  He was really funny, he didn't want to hug the characters or look at them.  It was most fun to watch him check things out.  

Getting geared up for much creative work!  I sold bunches of beads to a sweet friend!  So it's time to get torchin'.

couple of cool plates

For our parish auction this year, we had the students draw a picture with the theme "Show Your Love."  These are two of the six fused glass plates we made out of their artwork.
Once the artwork was chosen I made large print copies and put them under the clear glass.  We used frit & blue glue and poured it right over the artwork.  Hopefully, it will be a project we can do next year.

awwwww

meet carl...

Carl is the latest addition to our family.  We got Carl on Sunday afternoon.  He is a funny guy.   A pretty good little puppy...poor little guy sure misses his family.  Not much else going on due to potty training, making sure there isn't anything on the floor, all the doors to bedrooms are closed and getting some sleep.  

gifts & beads

If you look really close...you can see all the girls he can "sleep" with!  I was worried he wouldn't like the present I made for him.  Turns out, he loved it!  The fabric is called "Cheesecake!"  It's January and I still need to put the binding on.  Until I get this project finished, I can't finish my quilt-a-long blocks!?!?! 
I'm trying to decide whether to sell beads on esty.  Is the amount of time it takes to list and take pictures worth it?  Do the beads need to be made into bracelets or left loose?  So many questions to ponder!!
I love the clear glass "flowers" on top of the beads.  They lay nicely on the wrist...so smooth.

poodle skirt.....

I kind of always imagined myself having girls.  I love to sew and thought, of course I will have girls and I will sew clothes and doll clothes and costumes.  After a failed attempt at a "Bat" costume about 5 years ago, I realized boys just don't appreciate home sewn costumes and boys costumes are just as easily purchased!
When the chance came up to make a poodle skirt, I had to do it!  This particular little girl is tiny!  Hopefully, the ribbon drawstring will do the trick for "adjustablility."  I have gotten my fix.

frozen fog

The last few weeks we have had the most unusual fog.  On the 29th, the combination of the fog, cold temperatures and wind created some really beautiful images.   The wind made the snow/ice look like it is moving.  Beautiful enough to take lots of pictures.  

happy birthday, mom

Happy Birthday, Mom!!! I hope you like the present. I love how the pearls and the lampwork go together. I don't know what the little rings are called but I love how they make the bracelet even MORE cool! Can't wait to give it to you.

busy "bead"

Among other things going on around here...I have made some beads for the holidays....
I whish I could lock myself in my torch room....but unfortunately that won't happen until next week.
My goal for next year is to make enough beads to pay for a cleaning company to come clean my house. I hate to clean.
I have too many other things I would rather do than clean.
So many projects....so little time. Hopefully, next week I will catch up on all my quilt square for the quilt-a-long!!!

Oh my, triangles! I really like how this latest block turned out! I'm not sure how much I like the background fabric. It has been fun checking out everyone's blocks....my goodness they can look so different with fabric choice!

quilt-a-long

Here are the first and second week's quilt blocks for Crazy Mom Quilts~quilt-a-long. I have had some Bohemian~by Anna Maria Horner in my cabinet for about a year....it was just waiting for the perfect project! I am ready for week three!!! (I added a link to her blog over there on the right.)

You might have noticed....that is snow on my deck! The flakes are fat and still coming. It was 70 degrees here on Monday.....can't tell you how much I dislike cold weather.

so much to do!

Been busy making beads and sewing, lots of pictures to take! Some really cute caterpillar pendants for some special "Nutcracking" caterpillars. Time to overhaul the sidebar and add some new links and favorites.

I believe this speaks for itself...

As I was driving yesterday, I saw this truck. Scary thing is, my husband knows the guy who owns, "GoodFellas!"

prayer

This little guys pre-school teacher is mourning the loss of her only son. She is one amazing lady. Always cheerful & ready to teach little friends about amazing things. My heart aches for her and for her family. May God take her in His amazing arms and give her a place to rest and find comfort. May He hold her there until she is ready to spread her wings again and join the friends. May He help her know she raised an amazing young man who gave back more than he took. Amen.

the moment you've all been waiting for!

The first attempt at taking a picture......the wind was blowing a little hard, the quilt was like a heavy sail. "Hurry up, and take the picture!"
Second try, laying on the floor, standing on the top of the couch...couldn't get my balance....can't quite see the whole thing, but here it is!!!
The quilting is amazing! She put a heart above their picture.
It was definately a labour of love, hopefully cherished for many years.

beautiful morning

It wa a beautiful morning on the lake. I went with my sweetheart to take some pictures of him skiing. There is nothing like the water when it is calm and there is a little mist hovering over from the cool night temperatures. I love seeing my sweetheart so happy. He is in heaven out there!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above." James 1:17