It has been a very productive day. Posted some things on Etsy, purses and an old palm on E-bay. Sold the PDA in about an hour. Not to bad but did not realize that I had listed as Free Shipping so not as profitable as I might have liked. Oh well it's gone and now I am not storing it. Also made a couple of purses from an old sweater and am now listing on Etsy also. Scoot on over and have a look. Hubby is gone hunting for the weekend so I am trying to get with the whole clean this place really good and put up Christmas decorations but so far just having fun with the sewing machine and posting to the internet. But that is more fun anyway. I also am cleaning out a now spare bedroom and planning to paint it. I bought a quilt about a year ago in the hopes of painting this room to go with it. Well seems that maybe purple and lilac are not really "in" colors and I am having a time of it. I am determined to make this work. Currently looking at greens for the walls. Well enough of this fun, I must return to work.

Snowmen drying

Well it's a Snowman Sunday. We are having a burst of mild weather but in my painting studio it's a"Snowman Wonder Land." I cleaned out flower beds and put away pots and patio stuff for the afternoon and then it was off to the winter land of my paint studio. There are snowmen everywhere, but they are fun and the pieces are coming together for the Bazaars I have coming up in 2 weeks. I feel so much better after a little time with paint. So now to get myself ready for another week of work. But this was a great day. Church, outdoors, and paint. Is there anymore to life.

Crafty Saturday

Spent the day painting and sewing. Doesn't get any better than that. Sewed a new little wristlet in brown and blue tones. Gave it to my Daughter-In-Law for her birthday. She was thrilled. I was very happy with how it turned out and just plain forgot to take a picture. Oh well next time maybe. I have another one cut out just not put together. I am finishing up a lot of Snowmen pics. A variety and they should be done tomorrow so I am promising to post pics then of the "flakey little devils". But first church and brunch with mom then back to snowmen. My guys are all gone hunting so it's just me and the dogs for the weekend. Think I'll go watch a movie or TV without anyone "just checking the score real quick" during the commercial. HA HA, well you gotta love 'em.
Ta Ta for now...

Just added Donna Downey's badge to my site. It is today's inspiration. Visit her site and enjoy. I always enjoy my visits to her world. We here are in a very stressfull week. My mother and my husbands father are both facing open heart surgery. So my mind is elsewhere but I promise to bring something to the blog table soon. I need the release and the calm that comes with something new flowing. Will be back soon. Going to create something in the world of chocolate now for tailgaiting tonight. High School football night, homecoming and all that comes with that whole festive time. Back soon...

New Month and New Header

Well this is the start of a new month or sort of. It is the start of a new blog header and hopefully a new blog style for me. I also want to be more consistent about using my blog and recording my life in the blog. Very busy time right now and many new things on the horizon for me in the creating world. Really getting up to speed on the whole purse thing. I also am painting quite a lot for the upcoming Christmas and winter season. Got a few of the trusty old snow man things going right now. Inspiration seems to come in fits and spurts but it comes and I am trying to go with it. Will post more pics soon but check out my Etsy for some new purses and the like real soon. Fall is in the air and am hot on the trail of bread baking. Really getting into the whole Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a day or Less. It is just so yummy. Gotta love it. Pictured is the latest instalment for dinner tonight.

Summer flies by

I cannot believe how fast summer if flying by. The wedding is past and Labor Day is gone. We are just flying into Fall. My fascination with sewing is continuing. This is a past love and one that is recieving renewed interest with me now. In the past I usually made clothing items or household stuff like curtains and pillows. Now it's purses and tote bags. I love them and will post more pics soon. Just leaving this note to say I am not far away but having computer problems and they are not soon resolved. Be back soon. As always Sue

FUN NEW STUFF

I have listed the black and white pursefrom the last post on Etsy. So jump on over and take a look. I'm also showing off a little with pictures of my latest bag. This one is for the Basic Grey Magnetic Board used by scrapbookers. This board measures 15x15 inches and fits in most nothing out there. I was approached by a friend from the local scrapbook store, thanks Keri, to make it and after some trial and error (first photo, to small) we have a winner (second photo). The prototype is proudly for sale at ScrapBooks Galore and More. I am making more and this is exciting. I am actually selling them. Always love it when you can make a little cash doing what you love. So off to the store for more stuff to make more bags. I think I'll list the smaller bag on Etsy. You could easily use it to carry albums or paper or stuff.

It's been a busy time here. Taught Vacation Bible School last week. That was like having another job. Boy do I give credit to teachers. But those little faces and the learning about Jesus our Forever Friend was great. Anthony my soon to be Grandson loved it as well. We even had our picture in the VBS Gazette or whatever they called it. Weather has been warmer here and all the rain make those weeds just grow and grow so lots of yard work as well.

My son Chris leaves for Mackinaw Island this week for the Michigan Youth Convention for Lutherans. He will have such a great time. It is amazing the empowerment you get when in the company of so many who believe the same things you do. I pray for them all.

Well we are off to the Tiger Ball game today so hope for sunshine. I really hate getting wet at the game, and we get to see the house my daughter is buying, I think. Should be a fun and busy afternoon. TTFN