Almost Christmas

Yes, Jeanne, you said it best last night. Oh My Gosh it’s only 2 weeks till Christmas. Yes I have the decorating and Christmas cards done but nothing else can go into the completed column. I need to shop for presents, I need to wrap presents, I need to bake, (ok I want to bake cuz it’s just so yummy) but most of all I need to stop and remember the reason for the season and praise my Lord for such a wonderful gift as his Son. Merry Pre Christmas everyone. Stop and thank your Lord for his wonderful gift, and maybe smell the Pine a little also. Off to Anthony’s Christmas program tomorrow, but first today a little shopping and wrapping. Enjoy your day!!!

Fall is winding down fast

My day off from the hospital today. Been a very busy week and I was exhausted. Now I may unexpectedly have tomorrow off as well. To good to be true. Getting started on house cleaning majorly and getting ready to start for the Christmas holiday. I am just in the pre mode not actual decorating just cleaning. I am not a major retailer with Christmas on display at Halloween. Just trying to be proactive in the getting ready aspect of things. 3 Bazaars last week left me exhausted as well. Guess I’m glad that is done for now. Still have lots of hats if anyone is interested. Just contact me for actual colors available. Well it’s off to wash walls.

reposting for a chance to win

Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

November 10th, 2009 Ana

Scrapbooking from the Inside Out has launched their November kit Generosity, perfect for this time of year. This kit is so graceful and stylish – full of rich, deep color and elegant design, with coins, copper accents, shimmery self-adhesive mosaic tiles, and pretty Prima.

This month they’ll help you explore how you give of your time and money, inspiring a generous spirit in yourself and your family, positive self care vs. selfishness, and the big and small gestures that create connection in your life.

Here are two GENEROSITY-themed LOs from SFTIO’s DT Coordinator, Nancy Doren, that were created using the kit:

Scrapbooking from the Inside Out’s industry-exclusive content will help you explore your inner world with a music playlist, journaling prompts, moving photos, inspiring quotes, and meaningful monthly challenges.

To enter to win one of these great kits, repost this post on your blog and link it back to Scrapbook Trends, then give us a link to your blog post in the comment section of this post, and you could be exploring what GENEROSITY means to you!

I bought a new computer

I bought myself a new laptop computer.  I think I love it but not sure yet.  But it is mine, mine, mine all mine.  Wish me luck and this is my first post from it.  It has some kind of direct hookup between my new new new laptop and my blog.  Gotta get used to this.  Wish me more luck……..

Home alone

My guys are all gone hunting. Left yesterday and I am home alone. Well sort of alone. Have the grand dog staying with me for the week and she sure misses her family. Wants to be next to me every minute. We have walked through the rain several times today. At least I am getting my exercise. HA HA HA Been spending my time painting some glassware and cutting more hats. First winter bazaar is next week and I am not ready. Better get going on that. But for the most part just enjoying being alone for a while.

scrub caps and more

I sold 35 scrub caps this past week. Booming little venture. Those OR gals really love them and it makes me feel good to see my hats walking around the hospital. Sure is more fun than those plain old disposable blue hats.
Made myself another new purse and I love it as well.
Oh the foods of fall sure smell good in my house today as well. Applesauce is simmering on the stove even as we talk. Wish this was scratch and sniff so you could enjoy it also. Just a pic will have to do. I do wish for a little Indian Summer before we head into the big chill. But I guess hot apple sauce will have to do.
And finally my beautiful handsome grandson off to his first Tiger Cub meeting. Grandpa is taking him and it is sure to be lots of fun.

Lovin' my new serger and my first Artfire sale

I sold a purse on Artfire. I am so excited I can't stand it. This is my first Artfire sale and it felt great. Shipped the package today, Thank-you Jessica, hope you enjoy your new purse.


I bought a new serger this summer and have not had much time to try it. Been a little afraid of it as well. Well today I jumped right in. I LOVE IT!!! It really does sew like a dream. The thread did break and I had to rethread it and it was the chore that my friends all said it would be, but it was worth it when I began again to sew. I love the finished edges and I love not having to trim the edges. I really went to work on some scrub caps. 36 of them to be exact. I also started work on a few new bags for the ScrapBooks Galore and More. I make bags for a magnetic board she sells there. The pictures are of the old machine with all the caps piled on top and of the new serger with all the trimmings on the floor. What a mess but what an accomplishment. I love it!!!!