A Day in the Life

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Well, Thank You Very Much!

My friend Lulu gave me this,

Thank-you for thinking of me. This was a really fun one to do, and I appreciate you passing it along to me. Rules to the award...

1.)Thank and post URL to the blog that gave the award. And again I say, Thank you Lulu (I think) and here is her URL http://luluz1953.blogspot.com/

2.)Pass the award along to 6 brilliantly over the top blogs (blogs you love!) Alert them so they know to receive the award. I am still trying to think of the most brilliantly over the top blogs that would enjoy getting this, you know I love all the ones I have listed on the sidebar and I don’t want to leave any of them out…

3.)Copy and paste this quiz... Change the answers, ONE word only!!

Lulu said,

“I am so sorry, but one word just is not going to happen.”

And if she can be a rule breaker so can I!

4.)Have Fun!

Quiz:

1.) Where is your cell phone? I usually don’t know for sure, but I can locate it most of the time when it rings. Happens to be I left it here on the table last night, so it is right next to me.

2.) Your hair? It’s on my head, thankfully I don’t have to keep track of it! Or do you want to know what I think of my hair? It’s fine, well actually thick, I’m pretty sure gray, but I don’t intend to find out anytime soon…

3.) Your mother? She is definitely gray. Not to mention mini…94lbs and about 4’11”

4.) Your father? 86 years old, and very sharp, makes me laugh every day, they live with us.

5.) Your favorite food? Something I didn’t have anything to do with preparing..

6.) Your favorite drink? diet coke, if you know me at all you wouldn’t have to ask…

7.) Your dream last night? I don’t usually remember my dreams, but last night I dreamt someone broke into our house and stole, my camera and computer! Boy was I mad!

8.) Your dream/goal? To be organized.

9.) What room are you in? Entry room, which has also been, the dining room and the living room at different times. I like to mix it up at times.

10.) Your hobby? Photography

11.) Your fear? Time, I seem to have a hard time controlling it…

12.) Where do you want to be in 6 years? Still here, looking forward to Sam going to High School…

13.) Where were you last night? In my shop getting ready for Expo.

14.) Something that you aren't? Organized

15.) Muffin? Scone

16.) Wish list item? Adobe photoshop

17.) Where did you grow up? Am I really?

18.) Last thing you did? Read my email, and told Sam hurry and get ready for school, and no he wasn’t wearing sweats.

19.) What are you wearing? Sweats, no just kidding, my robe!

20.) Your TV? Off, if I have anything to say about it, unless it is late and I am in the shop, where I watch weird how they catch the murderer shows. Or late night talk shows.

21.) Your pets? Outside.

22.) Friends? The best!

23.) Your life? Busy

24.) Your mood? Harassed, getting ready for a show.

25.) Missing someone? Lance (deceased husband)

26.) Vehicle? Whichever one I can find the keys for.

27.) Something you aren't wearing? Gee, I said my robe…

28.) Your favorite store? Not sure I have a favorite, but anywhere there is old stuff.

29.) Favorite color? Pink

30.) When was the last time you laughed? Few minutes ago.

31.) Last time you cried? Yesterday

32.) Your best friend? I love the one I’m with best.

33.) One place you go to over and over? Why can’t I find my keys?

34.) One person who emails you regularly? Sheila

35.) Favorite place to eat? At friends.

Now I get to pick 6 blogs that I visit. I’ll get back to that…

Okay… now that I finally finished that, I wanted to let you know that this weekend is Expo and I am getting all the treasures packed and ready. Here are all the details, I hope you can make it.

I had decided to try and start showing more photo’s of projects and old stuff, things that would be of more interest to people who might be looking for great ideas and inspiration.

Well, I will try and do that but I still have to throw in some family fun and random baby pictures, because I love them and that has to be good enough reason…

So with that said, my sister Toni and her husband Denny hosted an Apple Party in their new barn last Saturday. The weather was iffy so we were glad for the cover! Their girls were here with the babies and that in itself is a reason to party.

This was the first time we met, Asher. He is growing up in Texas, I didn’t notice much of an accent…

Addie is getting big and having so much fun running around, that her sister Delilah is now the one who gets her picture taken!

Delilah with her 2 pretty aunties.

Some of my new friends,

Did I happen to mention the Apple Bake-Off,

that I won with Grandmas Doris’ recipe Raw Apple Cake?

If you want to be a winner, make this today!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Treasures from the Beach

Many times I have worked on projects in the all consuming way I seem to prefer, but I have never had the opportunity to leave all my obligations behind and totally focus for a whole weekend. It was amazing to have someone taking care of anything I might possibly want, and someone else taking care of the home front… That alone would have been a great treat.

Learning new art techniques, and having time to practice old ones, was simply amazing. The food fantastic and the company terrific.

It was an extra bonus that the weather was perfect and we had a wonderful panoramic view of the beach from the classroom.

I must admit that it didn’t matter that the weather was fabulous and the view outstanding, because I didn’t go outside or rarely looked up I was having such a great time doing what I love to do!

We did a lot of other projects, besides just the one’s I am showing. If you want to check out Terri’s website you can see the variety of classes that she offers. It is such a great experience, I hope to see you there sometime!

Here is the charm that we were to make everyone was to use all the same basic supplies, but in any combination they chose.

This was a fun easy project that I still need to add my little rhinestones too.

This charm with the “B” was fun, I love deciding what to put inside, but the soldering is so cool! I have tried soldering before, and with pretty bad results. I feel encouraged that I can now practice and become somewhat adept at the process. This was really, really fun to put together, I could have spent a week just adding more details. The numbers on the windows are for the years that Dave and I were born…

The back of the house.

This was so incredible to make, we actually took sterling silver wire and made the links, then soldered them. We learned to use a torch and the center of our bracelets was 2 pieces that we attached with solder or fused together… Then we could stamp whatever we wanted in the center or wherever on the piece. There are so many more options when you can manipulate the metal this way, it is a little overwhelming at the possibilities, naturally I want to try all of them.

Oh yes, I did go outside for this picture… I was forced! But now at least I have a picture of my new 20 best friends!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Beach Art Camp

I am so excited to be spending a few days on the Oregon Coast at Terri Brush’s art camp, with 20 of my new best friends. We are going to be making these,

And these,

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These amazing bracelets.

This little bird.

Wish you were here!

Monday, October 5, 2009

The Great Tea Party

] Five Mile Grange Spokane, Washington.

The Mad Hatter.

The most gracious hostess, Gladys.

Our other hostess,

her beautiful daughter, Celia with sweet baby Oliver.

Look close and you can see Linda (Lulu) in the background, she is working away, you won’t see her walking around having a great time, or maybe even looking for an adult that could provide help??