Menu Makings

So I decided I wanted a better way of displaying my weeks menu other then using a sticky note on the refrigerator.

I went to my local craft store and bought a square unfinished frame, a chalk board which fit inside the frame and the vinyl lettering.


I started by painting the frame. And if you know me or have seen my kitchen you probably can guess what color I painted it, Thats right, Red. After the base coat was dry I went over it with a watered down black and brown mixed together, to give it an antique look. After all the painting was finished I sanded down the edges for more antiquing.

Next I placed the vinyl lettering on the chalk board and glued the calk board in the frame. Added a wall hanger on the back and walla!!!

Scraps Of Life

I don't know 'bout you but I know we all have scraps laying about. Hate to throw that small bit of something out 'cause I MIGHT need it someday...

My mom has decided to make a quilt for each of her grandchildren. Now you have to know mom to know this is quite a project to take on.

Her art is not perfectly symmetrical or ordered. She is a fast paced artist and grows bored with projects which might take more than a day or so. Even so her work is nationally known.

My art is more ordered. More patient. For mom and I to get together and do a project could be considered an act of God. Impatience on her part and patience on my end. But we seem to be able to get-er-done eventually.

Her very first quilt was learned at the knee of a master quilter. He newest granddaughter Phoenix's colorful crib quilt has all the markings of my artist sister Summer's personality. Bright, Hot and fun. This little surprise was born on Friday the 13Th.. Her parents were married on Friday the 13Th. This might give you a small clue as to our families diverse personalities.

Her next quilt is for our son Texas. As we cut the colored squares he grew more and more agitated. We were "cutting" up his blanket. Then as we started to sew the blocks together he wanted to sleep with it.

As we completed the piecing together of Texas' quilt top his eyes just lit up. Now we can't get it away from him to finish.

Lizzie's is next. Hot pinks, greens and floral. Ballerina style. That's our Lizzie Bean.

Mom is hoping these quilts created for each grandchild will become cherished. That they will grow up with them and take them with as they leave the nest and start making nests of their own.

Something special from Nana. A memory for our children and of our mom. I was glad to get to create this with mom.

Cards for Fun.

I love old vintage papers. This antique looking card was made by tearing paper and using a Cricut cutout left-over and hand made torn paper roses.

All these papers were scrap saved from an earlier project. KEEP THOSE LITTLE SCRAPS. Just put your little pieces in zip lock bags by color. They will always come in handy.

Decoupaged Gift Suitcase

Gift wrapping is as important as the gift. The way a present is presented is half the fun.

I love making a gift wrapped in a gift. I needed to wrap a birthday gift for a friend and decided to decoupage a suitcase to put her gift in.

With antique vintage papers and torn paper rosettes I covered the entire outside of the suitcase. I Love the results.

Surprise. Two gifts in one.