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    Impromptu craft club

    February 7, 2014 - By 

    My recently retired neighbor asked me over for an impromptu version of craft club today. Since I didn’t have a dozen other things to worry about, I remembered to bring my camera.

    craft club 1There were 4 of us making cards for various occasions. Since there were fewer of us than evening craft club, we were able to spread out a lot more.

    craft club notedThese were some of the cute cards that my fellow crafter’s made today.

    others cardsI love the clever cards with the gift if money as part of the scene. She said that she was behind with Christmas cards but figured when they saw the cash they forget all about it being late. 🙂

    I’ll share what I made another day. The lighting was terrible by the time I thought about photographing mine here at home.

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    Oh Christmas cards, Oh Chiristmas cards

    December 12, 2013 - By 

    I decided to go a different route with our family Christmas cards this year. We’ve sent out a photo, letter or photo copied scrapbook page for countless years now.  My reasons for changing the tradition for this year are multifaceted. I have to tell you that my family was shocked!!Christmas cards

    I’m sending out handmade cards this year. And a lot fewer of them. We’ll see how it goes. I may regret that decision but I already have my plan for next year. 🙂

    These are just a few of the designs I came up with yesterday. Luckily I have a stash of cards I’ve made throughout the last couple of months.

     

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    T Tuesday: Fast paced edition

    October 8, 2013 - By 

    It’s been a whirlwind of activity around here since last week. I think the last time I’ve had two hours to rest during the day was when I was in the salon, last T Tuesday, getting my hair done.

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    I’ve been sewing like crazy. On both fabric…

    cup cozy

    And paper.

    sewn cards

    Of course, some painting as well.

    painted series

    In fact I have some spray painted goodies in the garage right now. Hopefully I’ll get everything done for Saturday. I have so many ideas now at the last minute for my craft sale. That’s the way it always works with me. I come down to the wire and my mind starts racing with new items to add to my table.

    In addition to my “crafty crap”, as Mr. G so affectionately refers to it,  I have these this on my list.

    • a chapter to read for my bookclub tomorrow.
    • finish A Wrinkle in Time for Big J’s “partners in reading” project….yes, I get homework too.
    • mow the lawn…bagging it since there are so many leaves.

    As well as the regular Tuesday stuff…knitting group, pesky household chores and  visiting T Stands for Tuesday blogs.

    What are you doing today?