WHIMSICAL ENDEAVORS

FREE Copic storage

2012-01-27T13:24:00.000-08:00

Yes, It is free to me! My Best friend's ex gave it to me years ago. I used it to store my glues in for about 12 yrs or so and worked great. It still holds a few bottles until my small collection of copics grows. Yes, It is small but it will get there in time. LOL

It will hold 20 markers in each square so that is a grand total of 480 markers. Since Copic keeps adding to new colors this works perfectly!

Okay have to go do some housework :( Blah but it isn't getting done by done by the naughty fairies. LOL

Have a great weekend. I just might be back with the showing of the studio. Crossing my fingers.

first project for 2012

2012-01-25T20:31:00.000-08:00

I couldn't take it any longer, I had to create something... LOL
So I came across this image i had colored at Christmas time and decided it would be perfect the winter swap I am in. I had the blue background page already inked and colored as well. So I threw it all together and this is the end result. I really like it even if it is colored pencils. I didn't have all the Copic colors I needed to do this in those.

I love these stamps, some of my favorites. In fact I think they are the ones I am most drawn too. LOL

I used a different dimensional on this card and not crazy about them. they are foam squares by scotch. blah. they pop up unevenly.

Then I had to do the inside like Arlene of butterflykisses does. I love how she does her cards. Here it is. It does make it looks special inside.

So at least I did something this month. LOL Now back to work/play with me. See ya soon with a few videos. I was tagged in the "your favorite things for 2011" ya all know this list will be long. LOL
hugs,Pea

Another storage idea

2012-01-19T18:52:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

I have been plugging along at the studio. Spent most of the day yesterday and some of today continuing on with the organizing. It finally looks like I have done something. LOL One side is clean. LOL

I just finished with the die cutting area and this is what I did to the spellbinders, Paper trey Ink and My favorite things dies. I love them all but wanted one place to put them all. I had to store the Memory box dies inthe old CD wallet for now. I need to purchase another large one but kinda snowed in at the moment. See video for details. LOL
I have vowed to have this done by Saturday and I think I might actually get done tomorrow. We shall see.
Have a great night and see you with the reveal soon!
Hugs,Pea

Just a wee peek

2012-01-08T14:42:00.000-08:00

Into my trim organization. Amy from Worker4ever123 requested a video on how I did my trims. So I did that this morning for her. It is only that. You will see that I am clearly a hoarder!! LOL I bet most of you knew that. I am still doing trims believe it or not. They aren't done yet and this is DAY THREE! OMG I didn't even know how many I had :(. LOL So guess what I will have in lots of projects this year? YEP! Trims you guessed it. LOL
Have a wonderful week everyone. I will try to up date the blog again on Tuesday. More peeks.

Hugs,Pea

THE word for 2012 is ...

2012-01-06T19:00:00.000-08:00

Organization!

or·gan·i·za·tion/ˌôrgəniˈzāSHən/

Noun:

The action of organizing something.
The structure or arrangement of related or connected items.

So that is what I have been doing! The studio is where I started as I am a year behind on this. If you remember last year I started this and had to stop to take care of Mom during her surgery. She is better now so the New Year brings with her new HOPE*. Hope to be able to get organized and Simplify my life in the process.
I took this picture last year as I had started organizing my trims/ ribbons. For two days even through 5 hrs of now power with a flashlight I organized my trims. Yes, Tracy of Tracy's Treasures said I was very dedicated. Yes, I am. I am going to get organized once and for all! I need this like I need more scrappy stuff. LOL It will become my addiction for the time being. I need to know what I have so I can use what I have to make room for NEW. LOL Yep, vowed to use it and not hoard it any longer. I am not saving it for the kids any more.

I am proud to say that so far I have emptied 12 big tubbies, 4 little ones( holds like a big pair of boots) and have 2 tubs to sell and 2 lawn bags to give away. WHEW! In one weeks time that isn't bad.
Today I unwrapped 75 spools of ribbon onto 12 sheets of chipboard. each cut into 4 pieces. so it is a lot of takes up a lot less of a foot print of space. Loads of space saving. I organize them by type of ribbon. Not color or size. As I add restock I will do it by color but for now simply by type. grosgrain, satin, glitter,organdy, rick rack, seam binding, vintage, velvet , Halloween, Christmas, ruffle and lace. I will do a video when the whole room is done. I am gonna be done this Month. God willing and the creek don't rise. LOL Mom always says that.
So back to work for me. Lots of changes going on and you might see a few here on my blog.
Have a lovely weekend.
Pea

Gift Wrapping Tutorial

2011-12-18T18:08:00.000-08:00

Many people have asked where I learned to wrap from. Well that would be from Mom. She and my Grandmother~ her mother were both professional wrappers for a big department store. People would stand in line for hours to have one of the two wrap their gifts.
So I thought it would be fun and useful if I video taped Mom wrapping a present. *winks* I got her to wrap three of my gifts in the process. LOL Naughty Pea huh?
So here ya go, if you can't wrap or want to wrap better. This is the video to help you. There is a part two to this which isn't edited yet. Hope to have it up tonight but fighting the kids for the web this evening.
See you soon.
Hugs,Pea

A Cameo Mini Album

2011-12-13T01:22:00.000-08:00

THE KIT IS AVAILABLE HERE *CAMEO*

Hello Everyone,
I am so excited to share this with you. For sometime now I have wanted to turn my grandmother's cameo into a chipboard mini album. Enchantments and I along with the help of accucut have done that. Theresa and I chatted about it, adding a santa and a wee bit of holly for fun. ya know that great minds think alike and on this project we both thought the same things. LOL I can't wait to play with these. I have some paper and ready to start gluing. LOL

THE KIT IS AVAILABLE HERE *CAMEO*

So I had to keep this a secret and I am so happy that I can let loose now. LOL I get so excited by somethings that I just want to shout it out. lOL
Will be back to share more recipes soon. In the mean time there is a video to this kit so you can see even more details. that is here *VIDEO*

Okay I will be back. LOL be good Santa is still watching. LOL

Hot Cocoa recipe

2011-12-10T19:46:00.000-08:00

Tracy over at Tracy's treasures( Link HERE)
is making snowman soup for her guests. I have made these for many years but I also make the cocoa. So with everyone trying to save pennies I thought I would share the recipe. This is Mom's recipe and I don't know where she got it from but she made her own as she is allergic to Corn syrup and it is in everything.

Red's Hot Chocolate

1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups powered milk
1/2 cup non dairy coffee creamer
1 cup marshmallows

Sift all( except the marshmallows) ingredients together or place in food processor and blend well.
* flavoring can be added- mint 1/8 mint extract can be added to pre-sifted mixture
or orange, raspberry add 1/2 teaspoon of extract.

Now head over to Tracy's blog for the poem/packaging of the snowman soup.
Happy Holidays!
Pea

I pulled a Tracy.... LOL let us see if she notices...?

2011-12-05T21:04:00.000-08:00

Tracy and I had discussed that I needed to organize my pantry. It was clearly in need of a reorganizing and I tried to get her to come and do it for ME! Clearly her family is much more important then my pantry so I did it myself. LOL I did NOT take before pics cause I don't want to cause permanent mental damage to anyone that reads my blog but this is the finished product.

Much better, not great but for now it will do. I have to think of a few things to add to make it much more functional. To be honest I have always struggled with organizing. Always wanted it that way but really struggle getting it there.

Yes! I know still waiting on studio pics/video. One of these days. Maybe next year. Right now I feel very much like someone trapped in a revolving door with no exit. LOL Just going in circles. LOL

I did how ever manage to get a few projects done. I have many left to do. Mini albums, quilts, recipe books, decorate the tree. etc. BUSY week with Doctors tomorrow and Mom's birthday wed. We will be taking her to Seattle. shhhhhhh don't tell her. Blogger is being a pain in the assets, but we will see how many pics I can load.

A very chippy ornament I made. I did a video tutorial on this one so you can find that on my channel whimsical endeavors.

I made this for a friend as a Thank YOu. I sure hope she likes it way over due.

the other side of this ornament says" when SNOW* wasn't cold? I do many years ago. LOL
Okay that is enough sharing tonight. I honestly don't think but maybe two people read my blog anymore but I will tell you this... A HUGE give away is coming so soon it is scary. LOL Stay tuned.
Pea

catch me if you can...

2011-11-23T22:50:00.000-08:00

Pretty much a drive by. That is the way life is sometimes. just one big blur.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Be safe and I for one am a very grateful lady. For love, life and friendships. My children are my greatest achievement.
Thank you for stopping by, even though I know I have fallen off the edge of the earth to some folks I am still here. Kicking and screaming. LOL
Make it a good one;)
Pea

Last minute card

2011-10-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

I made this card last minute for Halloween but I really like the way it turned out. The funny thing is I HATE spiders. Or Shelobs as I call them. LOL

here is another shot of it.

Then the money shot LOL as Tracy calls it. LOL

On to my day. CLEANING. boo hiss! I hate it but it must be done. I have a TON of projects on the table to get done this weekend and I want to hit the stores tomorrow for some new music, a few organizing items and then home to create like a mad woman. LOL I did manage to get quite a bit done today. I haven't done the deep cleaning in awhile as I haven't been feeling well for some time now. I am trying to some things non drug related and I think they actually might be working. YAY!
I am clearing things out and preparing for the dreaded carpet steam cleaning I do before the holidays. One of my least favorite things but with dogs I hate all the hair. So steam cleaning helps to freshen the air around here as well as the carpets. Even though I vacuum it can still linger of puppy around here. Some sprays help but not long lasting. So steam cleaning is the only cure. LOL
Okay. so what did productive thing did you do today?
make it a good weekend
Pea

My first Halloween MINI

2011-10-23T22:08:00.000-07:00

I had to make one, it was screaming to get out. Had to do 7 pages instead of 6 just to be odd/ different. LOL
Wanted to put some things in there for the family. Not just adults or strictly kids but a blend of both. I am happy with the end result. I do really like a few elements. My favorites are the eyes through the mail box. LOL this cracks me up.

Love the foil for the leaves and the sticky cork acorn. Love the texture of it.
Especially the back. Oh that is my favorite part of all. I really like when I can take something that is specifically made for one thing and use it in my crafts. LOL Like discovering a relic. LMBO.

I put it in my etsy store and to my surprise it sold. YAY! My first scrapbooking sale. That was exciting.
here is the Video in case you wanted to see all the details.

Thanks for watching.
I have been going through things in the studio. It is becoming a nightmare. It is a bigger mess then when I started. It is the task for this week. Ya see my baby girl bought her first car.

TRACY~ she bought a red jeep! LOL I conned her into doing a goodwill run for me and well I have to get all this stuff ready to go. SOOOO that will be what I will be doing this week. I have to pay for gas for the next run. Ah I see you say. yes... LOL it happens.
Okay everyone have a great week. be back soon
pea

Phantom of the Opera Cigar box and Photo mini

2011-10-19T19:44:00.000-07:00

Have a new piece listed on TDIPT page and this is it. This wooden box, and mini, mini photo keeper. I really love how this turned out and there is a lot of detail and work in this little box.

Here is the Link
Be sure to email me if you should have any questions. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.
Blessings,Pea

Penny Farthing Mini Album Kit

2011-10-17T01:24:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Have you ever been so excited for a package you can't hold the excitement? Know that it will arrive soon and can't wait to get your hands on it?
This is one of those packages I can't wait for.

Theresa of Enchantments Scrapbooking.com has made a new mini Album die kit I can't wait to get my hands on.

Here is the LINK (CLICK HERE)
It is to DIE FOR! ha ha.
I can see the mini done is a 100 ways. So many pieces to go with it. So many choices. Versatile, yes it is. Christmas, baby, home, and a wedding book too.
Not only that but she has had MULBERRY flowers made exclusively for the store and instead of waiting 10 to 22 days for your order you can get them in 5 days. yes, 5 days. Probably less!! I get my packages in about 3 to 4 days from her. Just look at these lovely colors. Every flower and color for all your scrapbook layouts, altered projects and more.

So go and all the wonderful goodies out. They just had the GRAND opening of the NEW HUGE STORE!!! If you are in the neighborhood of Rockport Texas go take a peek and come back here to report your loot ;)
Have a creative week
Pea

A birthday card

2011-10-08T19:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
Made this card for a friends birthday and even though I am late I think she will like it.
I used my Distress inks to color the image and a paintbrush. I like the effect it gives. It is fun but takes a ton of time :( She is worth it I think.
For the little snail( my favorite part I cut out the image in patterned paper and crackle accented it. I love how it turned out. A little vintage flower and pearl stamens colored with glimmer mist. Simple and sweet.

Will have a video share for you soon. Working on some patterns this weekend. Back to work I go.

Hugs,Pea

Halloween Card

2011-10-06T21:04:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post. I made this card with some new paper I got from MME. I love MME and it is my favorite of all time. ( My Mind's Eye) in case you didn't know.
A dollar.five stamp from Michael's and a bit of sticky ribbon.
Made for a friend. I see now that I sent it all the things I could or should have changed but too late now. Oh well next time right. Except no more of that paper sheet:( I love it so. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Oh well can't keep hoarding everything. This year i am using it. LOL well some of it* wink*
Have a great weekend. I will be working like a mad woman.
hugs,Pea

I have been Published.

2011-10-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

IN PRIM'S Magazine! I am thrilled. It came out just a few days ago. One of my FAVORITE dolls is featured in this magazine with my fellow TDIPT girls.
Do you remember Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater? Well here he is and all glory* WINK*

This is truly a honor. I did this as a promise to My God Mother Sylvia. She passed away from colon cancer this past march. The day I got the magazine I felt her smile at me. Along with our Sue. I can't describe the feeling but it was a bittersweet moment I will never forget.
Thank you for sharing my moment!
Hugs,Pea

I received my Design team package!!! YAY!

2011-10-01T00:35:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I am so very happy as I received my design team package from Enchantment scrapbooking and more the other day. It is wonderful. Wait until you see all the goodies she sent to me. Papers, trims yards and yards, stamps, flowers just a over flow of goodness. I took a video as I knew otherwise it would never all show up in pictures. Not to mention this wonderful Vintage car kit. It is so neat. I have put paper on it but that is as far as I have gotten so far. I have many orders to take care of first. The great thing is Theresa is ever so patient and no pressure. I love that about this. FUN< FUN is the focus.

Hopefully the video is showing up above.
Have a great week. Be back with new projects soon.
Blessings,Pea

A little Video

2011-09-24T01:35:00.000-07:00

hello Everybody,
I have been working on a little mini album for my son Tyler and his new bride. I made this to document their first year together. I used G45 papers and My daughter even helped a little bit. Here is the link***HERE*** I hope you will go peak and tell me what you think. Off to bed now as I feel I could fall asleep. LOL
Have a great weekend everyone.;)
Hugs,Pea

Custom Vintage Car Chipboard Mini kit

2011-09-13T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Be still my heart! OMG A friend of mine has designed her own kit through Accucut. This Jalopy is so AWESOME! Oh, isn't it cool? I can see this is going to be a great gift for the guys in my life. This is so cool. I can see pictures added to the windows. All grunge and distressed.
You can find the link to it HERE!
Theresa has her own store called Enchantments Scrapbooking and More. It is a cute little shop and online store but she has all the good stuff. I can't wait to get my hands on this kit. Oh how exciting.

Theresa did this kit up and put a VIDEO on youtube. She actually did 2 versions of this mini. One is a wedding album. Just stunning! I love it. It is simply elegant. The other she had fun with and that is the Steampunk debutant. Oh I never would have thought of that paperline. Just goes to show how many choices you have with this mini album. Go check out her channel. You will love it.

Okay everyone, this chick is toast. Fighting a heck of a headache all day and I give. Going to bed. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,Pea

Single Fighter

2011-09-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

I love dragonflies. To me they represent the fighter pilots of the bug world. I happily watched our single patrolman today for about a hour. He takes the same path each time but extends his search just a little farther into one of the other zones with each flight. Nature at it's best.

A uninvited patrolman from another district flew in today. This foreigner was not well received by our friendly but fearless fighter. It was like watching a dog fight from a old black and white WW2 movie. Of course our fighter was the true winner and the invader quickly went back to his own airspace.

I never did see if our fighter caught what he was after, but it was surely peaceful entertainment.
I was not able to snap a picture of him. For security reasons of course. LOL I just don't have that high of a security level. DH tells me he does and he will see what he can do. Being the crew chief I would gather he could get the clearance. LOL
This picture is a close enough representation of our friendly fighter.

This post is dedicated to the events and people lost in the 9-11 attacks. May we never forget the high cost of freedom.
Have a wonderful week
Blessings,Pea

Butterfly Award

2011-09-07T23:35:00.000-07:00

Tracy of Tracy's treasures gave me this beautiful award.Now to accept this award I need to answer some questions about myself. A lot like her I think you all pretty much everything about me but I do like to change my mind from time to time;) so here is goes

So here it goes:
Q1) Name your favorite colour
robins egg blue or pale aqua
Q2) Name your favorite song?
free falling by Tom Petty is one of my all time favorites. I do have many favorite songs.

Q3) Name your favorite dessert?
cream puffs, some special my dad and I shared together on occasion when we were together.

Q4) What wizzes you off at the moment?
Wizzes, lol.
Children making fun of children especially if they are handicapped or homosexual. That burns my biscuits big time. LOL

Q5) Your favorite pet?
I have a yellow lab named Pilgrim. How he got his name is I like John Wayne. John Wayne called people, pilgrim's in his movie a lot. I love and adore all my babies but this boy owns me lock stock and barrel;) and he knows it. LOL

Q6) Black or White?
black and white. black first but love, love, love the combo.

Q7) Your biggest fear?
Something happening to my hubby or my kids. Besides that spiders. They scare the snot right out of me.~~~shiver~~~

Q9) Everyday attitude?
If you can't find something nice to say don't say anything at all. Even if you don't like "it" find one good thing. Like where you live, or someone you don't get a long with. Find one good thing.

Q10) What is perfection?
No body is perfect and I am not gonna spend my life chasing that rainbow. :P
The closest I could get to perfect is peace and quiet. LOL

Q11) Guilty Pleasure?
fabric
scrappy supplies
chocolate
hugs can never have too many of those.

Q12) When you're upset you?
swear like a drunken sailor! Yep, I curse and might even get a little loud. LOL Lately I have been more aware of it, so I am forcing myself to a time out you could say. I just go outside and sit and cool off or go for a short walk.

Now to pass this award onto 10 other crafty friends.
Seriously this is the hardest part of it all.
I want to cop out and give it to everyone who visits my blog today, but I know, no one will post it unless I personally mention their names.

okay well not too many people visit my blog anymore so I will give it to a few that do.
Jingle of just jingles
Theresa of The Enchanted
Scrapper
Schell Bell of Schell's craft
corner
Theanne of Theanne and Baron

Roberta of Taking the scenic route
Linda of meadowbrook cabin
that is about it folks. I hope you all have a great week. See you soon.
Pea

Dress form and Tag

2011-09-06T22:46:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
I have only been home 2 days and have already accomplished something. WOW. I feel under the gun though. Like I am months behind and ya know I am? The good news is I work well under pressure. I get going and don't stop. That is the way it will be this week. Tons, I mean TONS to do. So keep watching for more projects soon:)

I had a custom order for another dress form and made a little tag to go along with it. I also made a video of it.
here is the LINK

The tag is simple but love how it turned out. Did it pretty simple on the back as well.

The dress form turned out very nice I think. Simple and elegant. I think it will match her craft space perfectly.

So this was my day. Nothing too exciting but glad that the video is done, the projects as well and now on to the next items. I can't wait to get started on the big project. You will just have to wait and see on that one. Taking Mom grocery shopping tomorrow. That will be fun.
Have a great week.
pea

The Happy Couple

2011-09-05T23:09:00.000-07:00

Here is my Handsome son on his wedding day. I love those blue eyes of his.

Here is the whole clan

I would load more pictures but the program is being stupid. So this is it. Too many to edit. My other DIL took 502 pics. OMG! I will have lots of editing and costco printing. They will love me. LOL
Have a wonderful Tuesday. Be back tomorrow with a new project.
Pea

Off to a wedding, a very important wedding

2011-09-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

No, not mine. LOL My youngest son Tyler is getting married on Saturday. So off we go in the morning. A bit of a drive but all will be well. We have a live in dog sitter. LOL I will post pics on Monday.
This is my boy. He has turned into a wonderful young man.

I think he and Cassi will be very happy together. They have a lot in common and a bit of grit;) It is going to be a beautiful wedding on the most perfect day.
Have a wonderful weekend.

A sister Tag

2011-09-01T21:06:00.001-07:00

Here is another tag that I made for another friend. It is the sister to the tag below. This tag is also made from recycled punch package but it is a tag with in a tag. I love making these. It is so much fun. They go pretty quickly really. On this one I had to wait a while for the gloss accents to dry though.
This is how it looked when it arrived at my friends house.

this is how it looks removed from the outer tag. I love this one.
Well I made each a few more things but been bad lately about taking pictures. I keep forgetting in my rush to get them to their new homes.
One more post for tonight and off to bed.
Hugs,Pea

A tag for a friend

2011-09-01T20:59:00.000-07:00

This tag was made with the cardboard from a punch. I love how it turned out. I used my spellbinders to do the cut outs, added a recollections flower sprayed with Lindy's stamp gang. Some black lace and the cut out she send me in my June swap. She is so sweet and loved the tag. I had a lot of fun making this. I love using those backings from the punches.
some big plans coming up soon. I might just surprise ya. See you Monday.
Hugs,Pea

second swap for July projects

2011-09-01T20:31:00.001-07:00

I swapped with Amy of My Teddyboo on youtube. She is so sweet. I made this box for her. It is huge.
I used one of those big boxes from Michael's with ugly paper. LOL I sanded it, painted it with gesso, 4 shades of pink and crackled brown. Then added Tim Holtz tissue tape around the edges. His crackle over that, here and there. Added bo bunny papers,digital images, stickles, and tons of vintage lace. You will have to watch the video to hear that story.
it is ~HERE~

here is the bottom inside.

this is the inside lid. I love how it all came together.
If you would like to see the sign and all the goodies that Amy Received then watch ~THIS~
So that is my latest 2 projects. I have a few Halloween items coming after the wedding. Can't wait to get started. Have a great night.
hugs,pea

projects to share

2011-09-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

97 post yet to go before I catch up! LOL for a online journal I never write. Terrible.
I was in 2 swaps for the month of July. Did I say that already? I don't remember so I am gonna share my projects anyway.
This is a tag I made for Edith, my partner. The images are from Hero arts and Technique tuesday.
Here is the back side. With a pocket and tag inside.

I love the colors. I also used a vintage trim black lace) about 75 yrs old. It came out of a a friends grandmother- in laws trunk. It was a wonderful gift.

I also used a Tim Holtz bottle with pearls, seed beads and vintage velvet flowers. I made her a cigar box to match. I forgot to take pictures of it, but you can find the video of it and the other project I made to go with this set~HERE~

This swap was a lot of fun. The second swap was lots of fun as well. I will put pics and video links of that in the next post.
I had to bow out of this months swaps as I am heading to a wedding in the morning. My youngest son is getting married Saturday. Have a safe and happy weekend.
Pea

98 posts to go~LOL~ Swap with Tracy's treasures

2011-08-22T23:43:00.000-07:00

(***BE SURE TO CHECK THE LAST TWO POSTS***)

No, I am not really going to try to do 98 posts but thought it would be fun to say it. LOL
Last month I also received my swap from Tracy of Tracy's Treasures
She and I had done a very large pay it forward swap. I had sent her a mini and a few goodies. I know you have probably seen the video but incase you missed it, it is *HERE*.
She has been working like crazy and had lots of stuff going on. It took her awhile but she managed to get me back with little teasers of it. LOL This is it, it is the first mini I have ever received and I treasure it! She made me cry!
Here is the Video~

here is the stunning card, it must have taken her hours and hours. She even made all the flowers on all the projects. HOLY BUCKETS BATMAN! LOL

here is another project~ My naughty fairy cage. LOL You will have to watch the video for the explanation on that one.LOL

and here is one of my favorite pages. I took only a few shots as I did the video and you get to see all the wonderful details in that. Or even the one Tracystreasures24 on youtube. She explains what she did and why. Very interesting and a trick or two;)

the Link to Tracy's video on that is here*

Thank you again Tracy. I get to enjoy this mini, the naughty fairies LOL and my card decorates my ipod docking station. It is all so special to me. I will treasure it always.
Hugs,Pea

Post number two ~ kindness of friends

2011-08-22T23:08:00.000-07:00

yes, back so soon. I figured I should show you all a few special creations I received recently. I am so blessed to have met so many wonderful friends here on line. One of them is Schell of Schell's craft corner
I sent her some random stuff from my studio last month. It was stuff I wasn't going to using and she insisted on returning something to me. I didn't do it for any reason other then the items I knew would get used by her and her crafty boys;)
BOY did she shock me and spoil me rotten!
here are some lovely flowers she made using my tutorial for making puffy flowers or as my dear Katers calls them Poo-fey.

She also made me some wonderful vintage style cuts with her cricut and I can't wait to give these some play time;)

She sent a journal and lots of wonderful gifts but this one made me gasp! I love this little hook. It now has a home in my studio right inside the door.( sorry the sign is crooked)

here is the close up of this darling hook. Schell Bell, I LOVED IT ALL! I treasure it and your friendship. thank you so much.

Isn't it just darling? I had made a video of me opening everything and my P.C. ate it. I have looked everywhere. Must have been sent to la la land when this thing crashed a few weeks back. Oh it was bad. sorry Schell:(.
Everything was so sweet and she even wrapped it nice. Special goodies from her and her boys. Along with a very sweet card. Sorry my pics didn't turn out of that. Will try and capture that with the studio tour. The goodies are still out.

Thank you again Schell. I know this is very late posting but wanted you to know that I so appreciated everything. Big HUGS

100 posts behind

2011-08-22T21:50:00.001-07:00

Ha ha, couldn't resist as that is how I feel. I have been so busy with Mom, wedding stuff for our youngest sons wedding sneaking up on us that I haven't had time to blog. I felt I couldn't put it off any longer. For the June swap I received my box from Amy of worker4ever123 on Youtube. here is the link to her channel with the box she created for me.

LINK:

She created the most beautiful box, journal and all sorts of yumminess for me. I felt so honored to have her make a creation for me. If you would like to see me open all my goodies you can watch my youtube video and the link for that is HERE:
So this is the first post of many to catch up. I have been very busy and have a few bad things pop up too. Lost a dear friend to cancer recently. Been a hard month. My Nephew Alex had open heart surgery last week. Thank GOD he is doing well and is home already. He is so amazing and strong just like his mom. That was a huge blessing.
Hope you have a wonderful week. I will return when time allows. Blessings,Pea

a Recent Swap

2011-07-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

hey everyone,
I have been MIA for awhile. Still fighting with the hands, so glue and paper have been all that I have been able to do. Although I did do some sewing a few days ago. I will share that later.
I joined the Super secret cigar box swap hosted by jadedstudios on you tube. It have been a blast. I sent my box out and my partner has received it. Here is the *LINK*
keep watching cause there are three parts of goodies I made. Here is a picture of my swap box.

The "p" was actually a temporary letter for the initial of my partner.
here is the inside of the box, which doubles as a pincushion.

The theme was a sewing box. Retro,mod chic. I went with lighter colors to please my partner. The extra challenge was to do a separate pin cushion and this is the one I made for my partner.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

She collects dress forms so I just had to try and make her one.

If you want to see details of the box and hear what/how I chose to create it, the link to that is *HERE*
So this is my swap. I have received my package from my secret. I am still working on the videos and pictures. Hope to have all of them up by tomorrow. Working on the swaps for July already. WHEW! Gotta get with it and some sewing too if my hands will behave.
have a great week everyone.
Hugs,Pea

MY FIRST TUTORIAL

2011-06-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I made these flowers and showed to a few friends. They wanted me to show them how I did them. Although I think we all made them in grade school. LOL Okay maybe that shows my age*Wink*.

This one I made with old pieces of patterns from my mom from her seamstress days. I glitz spritz it from Lindy's stamp gang. Love that stuff.

This one is made from $1.00 store white tissue and used the glitz spritz and painted it with a paint brush. A pretty bead glued in the center. Still have to make the leaves.

Here is the *LINK* to the video.

On to my day. Last night Mom called and said she thought that yellow jackets were getting into the attic. She wanted Michael to come and take a peek. So we went over there. He climbed up there and looked around but didn't hear or see anything. She was relieved to hear that. I will go and see her tomorrow to take her to grocery shopping.
also had to go get a new sticker for my car so I can get on base. MOm shouldn't be driving that much yet. I have been trying to get that sticker done for months and just now got it. It is a pain in the butt and you sit there forever like if you went to the DMV.
I am gonna try and have another video done tomorrow. We shall see. It depends on how late it is with Mom. It might be Thursday.
Okay kids I have bored you long enough. Working on goodies for the give away. Just running behind with my hands. still hard to sew yet. When you see the video you will see what I mean.
Hugs,Pea

Happy anniversary/Father's Day~ Hubby

2011-06-19T11:49:00.000-07:00

Today 29 yrs ago today I married my hubby. Can I say WOW, hard to believe it has been 29 years. It seems longer but I am grateful for every single day. He has such a big heart.
Just like this picture of these two very different trees. One is a cedar and the other a pine, they can't help but be together. Joined for life. Michael and I found these on our trip the other day. I thought it was sweet and so did he. He made a comment about it, that was like us. Very different but the same where it counted.

We plan on going out for dinner but hope we don't have to wait in line.

On another happy note I got my new table set up. Ikea was a huge success. Lots of goodies to organize the studio. Still lots to do but hope to get it cracked out sometime this next week. Another busy one for me with Mom. I had a migraine on yesterday which took most of my day in bed.

Isn't this wonderful, sorry but I am so excited by this huge table. It measures 50" L x 31" W. Glass top. I bought a new matt to cover it so I won't scratch or chip it. The drawers are wonderful. 10 drawers more then I had in my previous table. I can't wait to get it all done with the stuff I need close.
Well I better scoot folks. I need to jump in the shower and get ready to go. Have a good one. Happy Fathers day to all the dads.
Hugs,Pea

A Sunday Drive

2011-06-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

Post # 335. WOW! Not bad for someone who does not post but once a week. ha ha.
Today hubby woke me up early:(. I really wanted to sleep in but he was on a mission so I guess I will forgive him. He wanted time with me. Now how can I be mad? I can not. So I got ready and he said bring your camera. YAY!
What a wonderful time we had. Driving through this beautiful country side. A beautiful spot called Dewatto Bay. The Dewatto River & Anderson Creek Flow into the sound. Making up Dewatto Bay.

We went for oysters. Yummy. So I got to take pictures and hubby got his oysters. I ate a couple but I am allergic to iodine so I can only have a few at a time. Hubby fries them up so nice.

This is for Tracy. Show hubby. I think it is funny. This is a little gravel pit that hubby stopped at just for you guys. :) Ha ha
I did not edit the picture in case you wanted to use it for your 365 project. tee hee I know really tiny huh? Well see that is how it is done around this area cause of the trees. Old river bed this is.

Just look at this magnificent tree! It reminds me of something out of fern gully or Robin Hood. I fell in love with this old tree and call it the fairy or faerie tree.

Lastly I took a few shots of our wild rhododendrons. They are so very pretty and the bees were very busy today. Actually I took over 100 photos today. Have to share a few at a time. So long to edit them all.

House gets back to normal tomorrow. Plan on running an errand and cleaning up this joint. I am looking to going to Ikea here hopefully this week so I can get my new table. I can't wait to have the studio all done and organized. Let the creating begin.
Have a wonderful week.
hugs,pea

Yet another video project

2011-06-05T19:14:00.000-07:00

Yep, I am home for another really short break but the good news is it is my last break. I will be home for good on Tuesday. Mom is being quite ornery, so I know she is feeling better. Right now I know I am not even needed but wanted so I am staying a few more days until she goes to the doctors. Her dog will get to come home this next weekend. I know they both will be so happy when that happens.

I created another piece for the Lindy's Stamp Gang Under the Sea contest. I just had to make one more project for it. I don't expect to win but sure having fun trying ;)

here is the video link

I don't know why I am still so nervous doing these. I got squeaky on one part. I don't understand why? I gotta stop that. I sound like a dork, but I hope to grow out of it. LOL

Okay I know this is a short post but I am very tired. I was up so very late last night trying to finish this project. Want a hot shower and a nice soft pillow.
See you Tuesday!
Hugs,Pea

A short break home, a project and video!

2011-05-30T20:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,
Katie went to stay with Grammy for the evening so I could get a 12 hr break. I am feeling sick again as my new meds aren't in yet and I can't afford to be sick while caring for her. So Katie & I decided it would be a good idea for her to take over for the evening. I had nightmares last night and ended up hurting my arm. I will return there tomorrow afternoon. Trying to get a few things done here. Laundry, changing the sheets and all that kind of stuff for my family for the next few days.

While at Mom's I have been working on a small project. On YouTube Lindystampgang.com is hosting a youtube only contest. The theme is "Under the Sea". I like a challenge and pulled some goodies from the hoard pile to use for it. I had a blast with this piece.

Here is the Video LINK

The prize is some of their products. yeah I would like that. I love their stuff.
Here is the link to their website LSG
Their prices are the best out there. Wonderful products and in the U.S. I like that.
I will post several times to the video to share the products I used. There are 40 in all. Yep, nothing went untouched without glimmer and sparkle.
Pictures are posted to the video.
Now what do I make? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Gotta go dig out some goodies. I hope you all have a wonderful week. I will return on Thursday hopefully.
Blessings,Pea

A new project video

2011-05-27T22:29:00.000-07:00

hello Everyone,
I came home for a 14 hr break earlier this afternoon. My daughter Kt is with Mom caring for her so I can have a mini break. The kids have all vowed to get me breaks every few days. I don't want to get burnt out or sick again for that matter. My system is still fragile so I have to take care of myself. Even though it is the hardest thing for me to do.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
I will return to Mom's tomorrow and will be there for the long weekend. Come home again on Monday to return on Tuesday. Her Dr's appointment is on Wed. I am hoping for good news for her. She is doing better but pushing it a bit far I think. That is simply how Mom is. She is still very tired. Needs to eat more. I am working on that. It is like trying to remove a carrot from a horses mouth after it has been dipped in honey. Good Luck is all I can say. LOL Lock Jaw.

Here is the Video
Altered Fairy

I am putting together a little RAK for my friend here on Blogland. I have sooo much stuff and I thought she could use a little I am not using, being a young Mom on a tight budget. I have it almost ready to but wanted a excuse to play too;). So I created this little project for her. I do hope she likes it. Just something fun for her craft room as she puts it. I might be doing a few more just for fun. Quick easy projects.
Although why does YouTube take 2 hrs of load. Geesh I have HSI.

I am off to play. I only have a few more hours to do some creating before I have to hit the hay. Can't leave Katie stranded with Grammy all day tomorrow.
Have a wonderful weekend. I pray for sunshine so I can mow Mom's lawn which is knee high in the back.
hugs,Pea

Mom is going home

2011-05-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
Mom is being released tomorrow from the rehab center. Despite all the medical/personal opinions that she should stay for her physical health, but her mental health is keeping her from getting better.
I think they should keep her until Monday but she isn't cooperating so she is being let go. I am feeling so many emotions right now it is all white noise. Scared to death she will get worse, scared she will do too much or two little, scared we will drive each other bonkers. I will have to sit and watch movies with her all day. OLD MOVIES! Black and white B movies. Shoot me! LOL Lots of house keeping to do so at least I have that.
Won't be able to create. That will be the worst part. She gets upset when I bring my stuff cause I need to use her table and I use the whole thing. I will try and take a few things small that I can sit in a small space but know it won't be enough. Or I will forget something.
She will have a nurse come in everyday to check on her. Thank Goodness for that. My prayers are answered for that. 6 months of this has been OUR Journey and I will be glad when we can look past it. Having Mom healed and better will be the blessing.
I won't have internet except for my phone so I won't be here unless I get a break to come home. 2 weeks will seem like a life time, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
Until then my friends, make every moment count.
Hugs,Pea

Happy Birthday Michael

2011-05-22T18:02:00.000-07:00

Today is a celebration in our home. My hubby turned the big 49 today. WOW where has the time gone?
He hates big deals out of his birthday so simple it is. I went and picked up dinner at Applebee's, a few gift cards to Barnes and Nobles for his e-reader. A CD/DVD Led Zeppelin, and apple pie/french vanilla ice cream for dessert. See told ya pretty simple guy.
He is lounging all week taking time off and catching up some much needed rest. I am sure I can get him to do a few honey list things;).
I know you have seen this shot before but he is shy and hates his picture taken. So this is all I have. One of these days he might let me take a new one.
I am gonna go play in the studio while he watching a war movie.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Blessings,Pea

2 Steps Forward And One Step Back

2011-05-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

It seems that the days are whirling right past me like a tornado and I seem to be wearing a anchor of some sort. Do you ever feel like that? I do more often then I would like to admit.
Just like this little sparrow in flight is out of focus but all around it is in perfect focus. This is just how I feel. I think it is a little how Momma feels at the moment too.
Good News-Momma is continuing to heal. She needs to eat WAY more. She has lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks. Needs to walk more to build her strength. She isn't happy at the moment and so desperately wants to go home. The doc says a few more weeks. Still a danger of getting pneumonia.

More good news-I am done with antibiotics. YAY! bad news is I am not healed yet. I have 2 new issues. I have eczema. It has been quiet for 4 yrs and now has come back raging. Both hands and both feet. On top of this I have yeast from all the antibiotics and even have it in my right ear. Common for my treatments I was told by the doc. So now we start the steroids and the pro biotics to heal my poor system. The yogurt with cultures is simply not enough. This hurts almost as much as the thumbs did. The cuts under the fingernails is the worst part of it, but I am sure it will be over soon. About 20 more days the doctor hopes. I hope even more!

I have been working very slowly on a project that I hope to share a video tutorial of soon:) I will try and work on it a bit more this evening.
Making a few goodies for some happy mail for a friend here in blogland.
Have a wonderful weekend friends. I am hoping to catch the Pirates of the Caribbean movie with my sweet DIL. That should put a smile on my face.
hugs,Pea

A few goodies

2011-05-13T22:37:00.000-07:00

Okay I admit it I love to shop. Does this surprise you? Probably not. LOL I haven't been able to do much else lately. Glad I am on the mend.;)
I recently discovered a new site and they are right here in Washington! WOW, I am impressed. With their products, their service and their products. Yea, I said that twice on purpose. Tee hee.
This sweet company is called Lindy's Stamp Gang
I actually did something today. Small as it may be, it is something.
This leaf was a free gift with my order. Yes, a free gift. Who does that anymore? Very few companies. They are chipboard and very thick. I ordered a product called moon glow embossing powder. It is the neatest thing since sliced bread. It is TWO COLORS!! yes, two. I ordered the Midnight Bronze Obsidian. It looks black but the bronze shows through after embossing. It shows bronze in one light and black in another.
The other items I purchased were the starburst stains. These are a color with a sparkle in another color. Very neat. Kinda like your other mists sprays but better I think. You can get these in dauber tips or sprays.

Moon shadows are a mist with a sepia tone first and the sparkle shows through. Very aged looking but only works in lighter papers. Not black.

Glitz spritz works on both colors black and white. OMG the sparkle in these is out of this world. Best thing about these is that they won't smear and rub off. They have a sealer built in. None of them will.
They will ship international too gals.

Still on the mend. Momma is still plugging away. Trying to run around the building. I hope she can come home soon:D
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,Pea

Song bird

2011-05-05T18:52:00.001-07:00

Saw this sweet bird in my willow tree the other day. Just a singing away. I quietly crept back in the house and grabbed the camera. To my delight he was still there singing his pretty song when I returned. Look at the bird seed belly on this boy? Like a pot belly on a bird. LOL
I zoomed in about 14% to get this shot of him. I love it when nature gives me a picture like this. They are far and few between but I do so appreciate them.

On to my day or days I should say. LOL A few days ago my best friend Kris and her boyfriend came by for a visit. They are here visiting family. They flew in from Arizona.
Justin has never been to this area so he came to sight see and meet Kris's boys. She has 4 sons, 1 step daughter and a grandson that is cuter then puppies. He is a living, breathing dreamer. We hung out, had coffee and just caught up. She leads a very busy life, so I don't get to chat with her much. Not nearly enough anyway. Life does go on and when we can catch up it makes it all the more special. No one knows you like your BFF!

This is Kris. My sweet,beautiful friend!
I woke up this morning and couldn't help but smile. I had stretched and slowly woke up. All of a sudden there were three fluffy tails wagging and patiently smiling at me:) I have my two dogs who greet me each morning with wags and kisses. Then along with those two I have my mom's dog Brynn that I am watching for her, join in on the morning waking mommy festivities. LOL 2 black labs and yellow old Pilgrim. Looks like Dominoes first thing in the morning. LOL
They are all happy, loving dogs and so even on a bad morning it makes me smile. After I feed them I have to go feed the very verbal kitties. They meow and purr until they are fed. What would I do without the smiles these fur babies bring? Be lonely around here that is for sure.

Didn't do much of anything today. Went to the post office to mail out a order, got some packages and came home for a very short nap.( 10 minutes) Cooked hubby dinner- well more like I started it and he had to finish it. Raw skin and hot ovens don't go so well together. yeh, go figure. I hurt like a Dickin's today but I know it is healing and can't wait until it does. I might have a video for you all soon. Nope not what you might expect but will be a treat I promise you. Something I am very proud of. Got any guesses? LOL
We have reached our two hundred followers(THANK YOU ALL!) and will be having a give away just as soon as Momma is out of the hospital. That will be cause for a celebration! Thanks for being patient.
have a good one
Hugs,Pea

A happy thought

2011-04-30T23:48:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
Doesn't this image make you smile? I decided while running errands with Katers today that we needed cake. Not just any cake mind you, a DQ ice cream cake. YUm oh YUM!
It is the first smile on my face I have had all week. It was a delicious smile.;)

Last night while in town after visiting shortly with Mom at the hospital, we stopped by one of my favorite stores~Michael's, they has a sale. Really? tee hee. I picked up a few dollar stamps and this puppy called my name.

One can never have too much storage in the studio. I can't create but I can decorate and organize. Great deal at 40% off making it about $50.00 from $90.00

Now mind you both of my thumbs are bandaged, wrapped and hurting like um- well fill in the blank;). I forgot I was so handicapped and thought I could still put this together. HA HA! Kater's to the rescue again. What a great kid. She put the whole thing together even though she was hurting from her 14 mile hike the night before.( LONG STORY) let us just say they got a little lost at Wildcat Lake Trail Head- note- at night. LOL
It is still empty except for the top. I put all my glimmer mists, sparkle mists and color washes in there. I don't have a lot but i had outgrown the space I had for them.
I am still trying to figure out the drawers. I think the extra scissors, tapes etc will go in there. It will sit right next to my chair for easy access. YEAH!

Mom is doing a little better in some areas and bad in others. her oxygen level is down from 70 to 60% so that is good. Walking around the unit twice, so that is good. She is very confused and forgetful so that is not good. I just don't know at this point. Seemed very upset the otherday and was the nurses were earning every penny of their pay checks. LOL They begged me and Katie to stay but she was getting very agitated with us so we thought best to leave before her blood pressure went up. Shortly after my eldest son Jake and his fiance Caty visited. Giving the nurses a chance to work on other items.

My finger is not so good. I see the doc again on Monday. It is still really infected and they removed the nail last week trying to save it. New meds, hope they work. Soaking in peroxide makes it look like a little volcano swelling up to blow. I won't lie when I say I am scared to death!
that my day. Hope yours was a good one. I am off to bed. I hope to go to church tomorrow. I miss my friends.
make lots of memories
Pea

my first video

2011-04-27T17:40:00.000-07:00

Here is Part ONE
Part TWO

Haven't really figured out the editor yet but hopefully soon I will figure it all out!
More videos to come I promise.

Have a peek at my post from earlier today below this one.
Blessings,Pea

She's a tough bird!

2011-04-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

beautiful Picture of Mom and Daddy before he passed away. Oh How I miss him.

Momma, came through her surgery alright. She did fine and was about 8 hr surgery. Went pretty easy the doc said. She is off the ventilator but not breathing deep enough to heal her like she should. Pain is the monster she is fighting. Meds make her sleep. So they are trying non narcotic drugs. She has the mask on, to keep enough oxygen to her lungs. She has to be awake today to forced to cough. I can only imagine the pain that would be. OUCH!

I received the sweetest card in the mail last night. Perfect timing. The day Mom has surgery I get this darling card from Tracy of Tracy's Treasures.

She said she just wanted to send me a sweet smile it did. It is darling. Matches my phone too! LOL

I go see the doc tomorrow for the thumb. I hope we are done but to be honest I don't think it is. So I am guessing at this point we have more antibiotics to deal with. YICK! I am tired of this game and ready to be done.
I am going to go see Mom this afternoon. Her puppy Brynn is with me and not really happy to be here and not at home. I will take her picture and share later. She is so sweet but misses her Mom. I sure hope she can handle living with me and my brood for 6 weeks? Has no choice but she does love Mike,Jake and me to bits. So that helps.
Make it a great day everyone.
Hugs,Pea

Tracy's Mini

2011-04-24T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I finished Tracy's Mini, she received the goodies box and all is well. I am so glad that she liked everything. Was so sweet, she cried she was so touched. Awwwwww now isn't that sweet?
Here is my favorite page from the album. The dress forms are also journaling tags. The charms are sterling silver.

I tried uploading my video and haven't been able to yet. Then again I am trying to get things done before Mom's big surgery on Tuesday. It is coming quickly. I had a mini melt down today. Just still so sick and trying to deal with the stress of it all. This old Pea is falling apart. I just want to be well and I don't see that happening anytime soon. I heard that on average it takes sometimes 3 months to get this out of your system:( That would mean I still have one more month to go. Oh Lord I hope not.

I will try and figure this youtube thing out, in the meantime you can see the mini through Tracy's eyes. Here is the link

I am trying to get some sewing done. Deadlines will be here again before I know it.
Have a wonderful day everyone. Cancer cards to come soon.
Hugs,Pea

A treasure for Tracy

2011-04-16T19:52:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I feel like I haven't been here in a month. I had appointments for Doctors for either Mom or me every day this week. The next two weeks are exactly the same. I am not kidding:/

So I signed up with a pay it forward swap with Miss Tracy of Tracy's Treasures
Early this year. For two months I have been working on this Mini album for her and gathering goodies. I am happy to say that it is done. Yay!
That poor girl has been so patient and helpful. You see I have only made one scrapbook my whole life. This being the first by scratch. Meaning cutting it all by hand etc.
A bit of trial and error. I can't say it wasn't a challenge, it was. I can't say I didn't learn anything, I did- LOTS! In the end I am happy with it. I hope she likes it. My little heart and creative soul are in there.
I made a video. My first. But I don't have a clue how to do youtube yet. That will be another day. This goes out first thing MOnday Morning to that address Tracy. I tried, I just came short by about a hour:{

On to my day. I slept in. Almost 11 am. I so needed it. The new meds are a pain in the butt. They leave me hungry as there are all kinds of diet stipulations as to what I can't have. Doesn't leave me anything but veggies and lean meat. No bread or cheese? OMG I think I will die! Which if I eat those foods dangerous blood pressure is what happens~ really? How did I get so durn lucky? LOL
Did I mention that it lowers my immune system and makes me anemic. UT-OH:0 I have a cold now and already anemic. This could be scary. So trying my darnedest to be good. A real stretch for this ol' Pea. LOL

Did get some Happy Mail to brighten my day. Just a few supplies but perfect timing as I was able to use some of these beauties in Tracy's album. Yea! Pretty bling makes me feel better. Here is the loot. From Blue Moon Scrapbooking.com

Here is a new kind of stamp I tried. It is silicone on heavy foam. Interesting. No really it is. Stamps beautifully though. From a company called La Blanche. I really love their antique feel to them and used one in the last page of my mini.

This image should be fun to color with Copics? Right Tracy and Marlene? LOL
Okay girls.I am going to drink some hot tea figure out how to not starve to death and hit the hay early. I am toast.( oh I wish I could have toast:{!!! Hope to create a little while tomorrow since I can't do anything else.
I am not posting my video until Tracy gets this package and posts her. I don't want to spoil all her surprise fun.
Have a great weekend and Take care of yourself. I know I have to take my own advice huh? LOL
Hugs,Pea

Picture Day

2011-04-07T20:15:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
Today was just stunning and so I ran towards town to get some nature shots. A breath of spring was showing off herself this afternoon and I wanted to capture it, if I could. I am not a master at photography but I do honestly try. Here is my favorite shot above. I call this Lace 2. To me the blossoms and branches remind me of a lace doily.

More shots of the apple trees. I took 111 shots today and only about 7 didn't turn out. That is much better compared to what I usually take and delete.

Have you ever seen a tree with curly hair? The curls on this bark reminded me of just that. Curly hair. Title of the pic Curly haired Tree.

My last photo for today. Is this one. I just love this shot as well. I am proud of these as these are probably the best shots I have ever taken.

the title to this is Natures Lace.

So that was my day. First day in three weeks have felt good and now I have a huge headache. I have to finish up a few things and then to bed early.
Have a great weekend.
Pea

This weeks card

2011-04-03T19:17:00.000-07:00

Here is my cards for cancer, for this week. I really like this one. I had never kissed the image after coloring with markers. So that was something new and fun. I love the blue and brown combo. Two of my favorite colors. Almost did my Studio in those colors but at the last minute realized that I wanted to take the path less traveled. I know I haven't showed you all it yet. I have to wait for warmer weather to finish up a few furniture pieces before it will be done.

On to my day. I think there are Trolls hiding in the studio. I have so many things missing and there is no other explanation. So it must be trolls. Of course they are sneaking off with my brand new charms for my mini along with my metal doilys. LOL

Finished up two more pages to my mini today. I am hoping it will be all done tomorrow. I can't wait to see it completed.
Until then my friends.
Hugs,Pea

A snails Pace-Mini Album Sneak Peek

2011-04-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

A snails Pace, spring sure has taken her sweet time showing up but this is a real sign it is finally here. Green grass we have through out the year here so don't get too excited. Our grass is green all months except for July/August( I don't water it) We are on a well. I water the flowers but not the lawn. We don't really have a lawn anyway thanks to Pilgrim scratching:(
This is a big Banana slug. Isn't is cute~NOT!

Miss Tracy likes little bitty things- maybe this baby slug will make her go awwwwwwwwwww? LOL sorry Tracy couldn't resist.

I have been working at a snails pace on this mini album too. Although at this moment it doesn't seem like a MINI album. LOL
I am happy to say that I managed to get two more pages done today. I am nearing the end. YEA! I am hoping to have it done this weekend. I don't know- still trying. Here is a peek or two at my favorite page so far.

As you can see I did a sewing theme on this page. I got the Tim Holtz Texture Fades embossing folder pattern and stitches. I love it. I applied this texture to a piece of color core paper in black and red. My Minds eye is the paper background. The flower is a trim from the Lost and found collection. Some of Tim's ruler ribbon and more Lost and found buttons. I LOVE this page. I think it turned out so sweet. Quite a few tags. Some are die cuts from the Lost and found collection and some are handmade from the paper collection. The center of the flower is a brad, it was yellow. A little dab of paint and ink took care of that;) So do you think my friend will like it? I sure hope so. I have put my heart and soul into this little book.

Here is the whole page. The sewing texture fade made a mini book. It is so cute. I put lots of journaling spots in this mini album as I know she loves to journal.
That is it for now. Maybe in a day or two I will have more to show you. I have some work to do.
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Hugs,Pea

Happy Dance

2011-03-29T22:01:00.001-07:00

My Cancer card for this week. I love this one. Simple and sweet.

Yes, I am doing a little happy dance at the moment. We got my Mom's CT scan and Carotid artery tests back. All is well. There is some blockage on the artery but at a minim area that they won't do anything about it yet. So that is bad and good. Only two more doctor appointments to go for her and two for me. Oh boy. I am tired of Doctors but ya know ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

We are almost ready for a give away. We need 5 more followers and we reach 200. I think we will have a give away. I have been getting in some brand new goodies as part of the give away. This is one of them.

remember I made this card with the punch.

This is just one of the prizes we will have. I have some brand new Pink Paisley stamps to give away too! Just released.
Okay I have to go play now. Bed time will come early tonight. More Doctors in the morning. ICK! Thanks again for all the prayers and happy thoughts for Mom!:)
Hugs,Pea

A Welcomed Distraction

2011-03-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

A fitting title for this post. Creating something is a welcomed distraction. All day on Sunday I played with inks and paper. I am still trying to finish that mini book for my on line friend. I have other pending deadlines coming up besides Mom's surgery and so I need to get this done and sent off. I finished up two pages on Sunday.
Sometimes I would like to smack myself. LOL I come up with some difficult ideas and then I get mad at myself when they take either too much time or turn out to be too complicated. I had a project yesterday that ended up being both. In the end I made it even more complicated by adding more paper. It did turn out. Not perfect but then again what is perfect now days. Sure not me.
Miss Tracy of Tracy's Treasures has been coloring with Copic Markers. She mastered that so now has gone on to coloring with the Distress inks. I love them both but feel I know what I am doing with the inks. Here above you will see a image I colored for the front of a card. I am wayyyyyyyyyyy behind.:( I think it turned out pretty good. Not perfect but that is okay. Nothing in life is.

On Saturday we had My eldest son and his Fiance' Caty over along with Mom for dinner. We had a lovely time. Mr. Peabody made chili for all of us except Mom. I had cooked some meatloaf for her as she can't have spicy foods. Hubby made a huge batch of chili and there wasn't even a full bowl left for his lunch. Poor guy, but just goes to show ya his chili is awesome.

Mom loves the game Sorry. I personally can't stand this game. I like Uno instead. I had Mom bring her game over that we got her for Christmas this past year. Jake, Katers and Caty played Sorry with Mom and I played Uno with them all. It was fun and Mom kicked our butts on both games. Can't get used to the new deck though. I miss the words being on it. LOL
So that was my weekend. I have more appointments this week with Mom and next week too. I am taking her back to the Hematologist to make sure the anemia is still under control. Don't need anything else added to the mix. Thank you for the prayers for her.
Hope you all have a lovely week.
Pea~

OUCH

2011-03-25T20:37:00.000-07:00

Ouch, I had to go to the Doctor today. I have one of these( above) on my arm. I had a tetanus shot. Oh they hurt the next day. I have a cut on my finger that kept getting worse. I have been playing doctor with it for 2.5 weeks. I knew this morning that it was cellulitis. Which is blood poisoning or the infection that leads to it. So for the next three weeks I get to take a few pills that make me feel yicky but do the job.

Now onto the rest of my day.
We( MOM) had the ultra sound of the neck today.( carotid artery) They are looking for blockage that could lead to a stroke. I don't have a clue but there were some areas that I questioned. Didn't look or sound right. So now we just wait. Hopefully someone will call us next week and give us some results on all these tests.
I came home and took a much needed nap. Now I have to scoot off this and make meatloaf for Mom tomorrow and chili for the rest of us. We are having a small family dinner with two of my kids and their others. It will be a fun evening and I think Mom and I could really use it.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,Pea

Keep Calm and Carry On

2011-03-22T22:20:00.001-07:00

I wish I had this mug. I am trying to follow this very sound advice but it is difficult at the moment. Doctors, doctors, tests and more Doctors are the focus right now for my poor Mom. The news yesterday wasn't what we had hoped for. We have a battery of tests to complete over this week and hopefully by next week we will know more. I pray we will hear some good new for a change. So the above phrase is all I am trying to focus on and Mom, while she falls apart.
God Bless her broken heart.
Hug someone you love today.
Pea

Past and Present

2011-03-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I totally forgot to share the card I made for my Son Jake's birthday on the 12th so that would be the past part of this post.
Here is the card. I used the owl punch from Stampin Up. I really like this punch. It is so cute. I received the stamp set that goes with it for free;) Gotta love free.

The next card is for my cards for cancer project. I loved the colors that Marcia chose for this card. It is pretty simple but I think that is why I like it.

Marcia says she isn't big on techniques. I personally love new techniques and gadgets.
I made this at the card party I went to along with with a few more to come. It sure helped to free my stress level a bit.

On to my day. I ended up doing a crash and burn session last night. I have been so stressed I can't sleep. On friday I ended up staying up until 7 am! I got up on Thursday morning at 9 am. So from 9 am on Thursday to 7 am on Friday. So last night early to bed I went. Crashed on couch. Woke up around 10 am this morning and running ever since.
I got to go pick up part of my Stampin up order! YEA! I wish all of it came but in a few days she says.
I also received a few copics in the mail. Along with the new paper that is supposed to be the best for copics.
HERE is the LINK
I haven't tested it yet but anxious to try. So I have something to play with this week.
Off to get some play time. Have a wonderful Sunday

A GRIN FROM EAR TO EAR!!

2011-03-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

Ever have one? I had one all day. You see a sweet Canadian Cutie code name Tracy's Treasures send me some happy mail in the form of wonderful goodies. Along with a handmade card and a grin from ear to ear.
Tracy thought that I could use a bit of cheering up after the last few weeks. BOy did it work. I perked right up like a flower after a good rain storm. It is funny how someone who has never met you could know you so well. I must be transparent or something. Never thought that I was that easy to read. LOL

Will you look at this loot! My oh my, what treasures from the treasure maker. LOL
I got that Canadian scrapbooking mag she chatted about. It is wonderful girls. I can see why she loves it so much.

Tracy made me a few treasures as well. A beautiful big post it note holder, there is the mini bitty one there as well. These will be awesome for my desk as I am a list maker.

Oh the charms. I had teased her about the charms and here she sent me three, YES THREE! Girls the pictures do not do these beauties justice.

of course she sent me the little butterfly one, knowing how much I love butterflies;)

Tracy was kind enough to replenish my supply of hand crocheted flowers and butterflies as well. Tee hee. I love using these on my cards. They take ink so well. Or just as they are~pretty.

Speaking of pretty cards. Look at this one. Isn't that neat? Again with the butterflies. She knows me so well. LOL
Tracy, you put the biggest grin on this Irish face of mine. Touches my heart seriously. Thank you so much hon. I love everything and am so touched that you would do this. I will treasure everything, especially our friendship!
Big hugs,Pea

A creative catch up

2011-03-16T23:22:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
With mom needing me more now these days and My sweet God Mother Sylvia passing away my cards for cancer fell behind. I missed two weeks and I feel terrible. I just couldn't do it and I should be okay with that, but really I am not okay with it.
I went to a Stampin Up Party and we made a few cards. This was just what I needed to get caught up and so I am. We have another one next month too so I will be able to make a few more. This will help out a lot I think. At least I know I will get a few made if things get super busy with mom.
So This card is far from perfect. We were rushing through these things like you wouldn't believe and I am not a fast mover in creating. I can be but not often. I take my time in creating. I do like the feel of it though.
The inside reads"In knowing you are loved."

I went to Mom's today. We skipped the grocery shopping today. Thank goodness. My freezer can't fit one more thing( this is good I know).
I ended up taking her to get her dog food. She can't lift the 40 lb bags anymore. Then to Walmart to run in quick and get her sweet-n-low. She didn't go in cause her hip was hurting her too badly today:( Then I took her to lunch to a little coffee shop that sells crepes. Yummy. We had a chicken/bacon/Chedder Cheese/whole wheat crepe with ranch on the side. Yummy and good for you. Well sort of;)
Came home and didn't feel well. Headache. Took a 4 hour nap and that was my day.
I hope your Thursday is wonderful.

Dare to Fly~ Chalk board~ Mixed Media

2011-03-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Okay so I did get in some creative time.:D. I have just updated my TDIPT PAGE
This is a mixed media piece with a chalk board. I love this piece. It is a piece of art with a useful purpose. That makes it twice as nice in my humble opinion. It was a lot of fun to create. I am looking forward to playing some more. I have quite a few projects lined up including a doll or two. I just didn't want to paint faces when I was feeling blue.

We had a visitor in the yard today. A bunny rabbit. I guess he came by to see if we are ready for Easter and if we deserve a basket of chocolate? LOL
We have left our front part of our yard rather natural with the woods. Don't really know how to do it yet? LOL So he was just sitting out there eating some fresh grass. I was able to take this shot from my front window and use the zoom on my camera. I love that camera. He was about 40 ft away from us at the window.
Please Mr. Rabbit, could you leave me another caramel filled egg? LOL

So that was my day. I worked the other day on my cancer cards and have five done so far. Whoo hoo. More on that tomorrow.
Have a wonderful Tuesday my friend.
Pea

Trekkie invasion!

2011-03-12T20:56:00.000-08:00

Ha ha, My kids and I are all sci*fi nuts. We love it. My dad got me hooked on it as a kid. I grew up with Star Trek and Star wars and all that kind of stuff. Mom wanted no part of it, so this was another thing Daddy and I shared. Of course I was the cool Mom cause all the kids hung out here to play this stuff. LOL
Today was my Eldest son's birthday. Jake turned 27 today. Don't ASK how OLD I am! Anyway his fiance got him this shirt, her the top and the tickets for a weekend at the star trek convention this summer. He was like a little boy. So very happy/excited.
If that wasn't enough his future MIL got them tickets to the Star Wars exhibit at the museum this May. How sweet of her. She loves Jacob, very rare for a MIL to put so much thought into a gift for the SIL.
Not only that just look at this homemade sauce. She made a salad and cake too. It was so delicious.

Here is sweet Janet working hard in the kitchen. A amazing Lawyer for the Capital Childrens Court as well. I admire this gal a lot and her daughter is very much a chip off the old block.

Last is the trekkies again. I can't help it. They are too cute.
happy Birthday Jake. I hope all your wishes came true!

A little birdie told me

2011-03-10T20:21:00.000-08:00

FLY TOWARDS YOUR DREAMS, TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN.(c) 2011 Phillane Saathoff

I submitted my bird art from Pfatt Marketplace to Brave girls for their daily truths news letter.
They send a newsletter of uplifting notes to each person that signs up for it. I thought oh what the heck. I did it last night before I heard the news about Sylvia.
They notified me today that they featured it. THRILLED! This was a little smile from Sylvia from heaven I am sure. She was my biggest fan/supporter.
Here

Thank you for your sweet emails,texts and messages. It is appreciated. I am hanging in there. Taking a nap or two and just vegging while I try to heal. Not doing much. I told hubby I just need a few days. He is being very sweet and understanding. He loved her too. We all did.
Thank you all again my friends.
May you have a wonderful day.
Pea

~Peace~

2011-03-09T23:06:00.000-08:00

Today is a very sad day for me and my family. My Sweet God Mother Sylvia Maddux Acrey Passed away this evening. Peacefully, I am thankful for that. Her pain and suffering are over. I am content in knowing where she has gone, no longer in pain. The void that is left where she was here on earth is HUGE!
She was the sweet Mom to my dear best friend Sue. The wind beneath my wings. Both the kindest souls I have ever known.
I will be lost for awhile I am sure.
I miss her terribly. Until we meet again dear friend.
Phillane

a page peek~ My Mini

2011-03-05T21:08:00.000-08:00

You all know I have been creating a mini for a on line friend. Oh Gosh it has been fun to throw myself into the paper, tape, glue and being inky. LOL Not great for my manicurist Jennifer might say on Tuesday.LOL I do have a good excuse as to why I get them. Not just a spoiling thing.

So onto my Mini. I now have 4 pages, 15 journal spots,10 tags, and 16 photo spots/mats. Wow and there are only 4 pages done so far. That includes the cover and inside.
I just love the elements as they came together. many of these items I have had for a while. The sweetness tag I got last year. I added a little lace stickles to it for a bit of sparkle.

The butterfly tag has a photo mat on the back. This tag is part of a collection from my favorite paper company-My Minds Eye. I just adore them. I haven't seen a paper by them yet I don't just love.:) The flower is just a few layered together. The pearl brad is brand new from M.M.E..

Just a few collage things in this corner. I love how this little tag makes me think of paper dolls and my friends daughter. Don't know why but it did. Maybe the dark hair? I used one of these in Kris's mini album too. Funny it was a redhead which we both are. Just now realized that. LOL
See the butterfly in the top left corner? It is painted with glimmer mist and outlined in stickles. I had fun doing this.

So this is the whole page. I adore this Prima paper( another favorite paper/stamp company of mine) and only sheet I had with this print. Oh well. Use it before it is outdated. It isn't like I don't have more paper and it was my last sheet;)
I kept it fairly simple for two reasons. The previous page is over the top with stuff and the paper is already busy so I didn't want to over do it. I see some albums that you can no longer see the paper. A page or two okay but every page? no, not like me to do that.
I do hope if my friend peeks( I know she is I see her popping in) she likes this page. I love it but I don't know if she will.
Okay well back to work for me. I have to go clean my mess. Have a wonderful Sunday ladies.
Blessings,Pea

I AM A Brave Girl!

2011-03-04T22:35:00.001-08:00

Yes, I am a brave girl. Have you heard about it? It is wonderful and uplifting. Got .my apron and mouse pad today Put a smile on my face.

They are very nice. I love them. I worked in my apron today and it brought me a smile.
We each need encouraging words spoken to ourselves each day. Sometimes the things we tell ourselves are not nice. This can no longer be allowed. We need to learn to retrain ourselves to say only nice things. How is it as women we can uplift everyone in our lives. Our family and friends and yet we say terrible things to ourselves. Things like you can't do that, or your hair sucks today. Oh my butt looks huge in these pants. I hate my thighs. Or You can't go back to school. Too old, you will look like a fool among all those kids. HOG WASH I SAY!
So let the schooling begin. Remember where ever you are today. You are ENOUGH! You are who you are supposed to be at this moment. Enjoy it.
Have a wonderful day and check out their blog.
It just might change how you feel today.:)

A flourish or two. Before/after

2011-03-03T21:21:00.000-08:00

I decided a few nights ago to go throw myself into the studio and see what mess I could create. Let me just say there is a huge mess in there right now. Looks like hell unleashed in there to be frank. Not funny but really one big MESS!
I did manage to make a little productive mess though. I worked on the cover for my friends mini book.
This is the first mini book that I have done without a blank premade to start with. I have only done one other mini in my life. So all trial and error. I just hope she likes it. I am really loving it so far. Here is the before shot.

Here is it after

So tell me what you think? I painted the glimmer mist on the letter. That way I would have more control of where it went. I really liked this technique. I will be using it again.

On to my day. Mom has decided to get a second opinion. I am happy she is doing this. This means she is considering the surgery. I spent the night last night so we could go see the new Doctor. Unfortunately Mom wrote the directions down wrong and we ended up lost. Came home and had missed the appointment and had to reschedule. I think from now on I will be handling the directions and writing the phone numbers down. Mom is a little stressed( understandable) and not thinking clearly. So I am trying to help as much as I can.

I hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by:)
Pea

BROKEN

2011-02-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

This is just how Mom and I feel today. Broken. We left the doctors office in tears. It seems I was right. I hate when I am right when it revolves around unpleasantness.
Mom's Aortic Valve is very tight and simply worn out. She is loosing quite a bit of oxygen. It is only going to get worse and the only fix for this is Open heart Surgery. Mom has chosen not to have the surgery at her age. She watched Daddy suffer after his triple bypass and knows instead of getting better he got worse. She doen't want to go through that. She is having memory issues as well. So this was a huge blow to her.
At least this explained the episode that Mom had back in June of last year that was unsolved. I just hope that she doesn't feel pain. The doctor wants her to think about it. If you knew my Mother or me for that matter, we don't change our minds often. If we say that is it, then that is it. I will continue to hold onto what little hope I can muster up. Either way it is borrowed time.

Yesterday was so very hard for her. It would have been her 45th wedding anniversary for her and Daddy. I miss him so much it isn't even funny. We both do.
I will be busy the rest of this week. Hope it helps to take my mind off things. I will be back in a few days.
Thank you for all the prayers.
hugs,Pea

NOT the day for THIS!

2011-02-27T13:25:00.000-08:00

Yep, very inconvenient to say the least. Tomorrow is Mom's appointment with the cardiologist and she has to see him as it looks like there is a valve that is very loose and causing loss of oxygen. Boy oh Boy I am worried about her and this is not helping my stress level one tiny bit. Just look at the size of those flakes. It is still coming down. Right now about 1 inch but it is still snowing like buckets.
Say a little prayer for us if you would please. That all goes well and I can actually get out of here. I will keep ya posted.

On a happy note to reduce my stress level I am working on a little something for a online friend. She is a living doll and always so willing to share. I do hope she likes this and can I just say that I am as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. LOL I have so much to do on this but I am enjoying it.

Well that is it for now. I will try and post tomorrow, we shall see.
Hugs,Pea

LOOK! what the stork brought me~ post two

2011-02-25T22:52:00.000-08:00

We had twins! ( see pictures) ha ha, I couldn't help myself. I thought it was funny;)
Today was the ~BIG~ delivery day. Of appliances that is. We were supposed to have the other twins delivered first( tee hee- washer and dryer) but with the weather aka snow they wouldn't deliver. So we try again on Tuesday for them.
I had to rearrange the entire kitchen. I now have a glass top and the coffee mugs were above the stove. Being the cluts I am Momma suggested that I move them. Good thinking, but where? It took me all day on Thursday to try to reconfigure and I am still not happy with it. As time goes on I will figure it out. Or call Mom to the rescue.

I am thrilled with them. We purchased, well Daddy did the week he died a new dishwasher. Good thing we replaced the fridge though. It seems the motor was getting too hot and left burn marks on the floor.:( It could have caused a fire. OH MY!:0 I had cleaned under then and vacuumed out the motor not that long ago. I do that about every 4 months or so. Just cause of the dog hair that gets under there. Pilgrim sheds like a dog. LOL Maybe cause he is one.
So today was cleaning out the stove drawer and emptying out the fridge. I had them all cleaned and pulled out when they got here. I cooked dinner and broke in the new stove. LOVe it.

I really like the freezer on the bottom but do know there is a little bit less room. With Katie not here most of the time and before we know it, it will be just the two of us that is okay. I know I don't need to buy one thing for the freezer though. When I go shopping on Wednesday with mom it will be other stuff.

Be sure to visit post one. I had to do two posts to catch up. How do you like that MISS TRACY? Just for you...;)
Hope to show you new goodies soon.
have a wonderful weekend
Pea

A room with a winter view~Post one

2011-02-25T22:20:00.000-08:00

Today we will have 2 posts as I have some catching up to do. This was the view out side of my studio yesterday. Isn't it pretty. Yep, from the inside it is pretty. Out there driving in it not so much. This was the super slick stuff and even though there was very little of it, caused some bad luck for some folks. Thankfully it was not us.
I did house mouse type of stuff all day yesterday and not one bit of creating:( Had to prepare for the big delivery.:)

This is getting old I tell ya. I have to be able to get into the studio. I am hoping to this weekend. It will be nice and I can't wait.
Since I can't show you what I created I thought I would show you another picture of my creative space. Here is one pretty little spot. A print by Diane Duda and a rack I use to hang things while they dry.

I am behind on a blog award. Sweet Schell Belle over at Schells craft corner
She said the sweetest things about me. Girl I really do appreciate it.:) Thank you so much.

Well I am still here. Trying to keep warm. I won't complain too much as I know some of you have WAY worse then I. Girls for this next of the woods it is darn cold. In the teens doesn't happen very often.
Please keep warm where ever you are and if you see spring tell her to stop by my house. LOL
Pea~

Do Over

2011-02-22T19:54:00.000-08:00

Yesterday just stank big time. We woke up around 8:30 am to the power being out. Do you know that it didn't come back on until 12:00 am this morning. Grrrrrrrrrrrr. I do understand it was caused by a traffic accident took out two poles though so I hope they are okay. Just frustrating.
So I went to work on my piece of furniture and am happy I finished it. Just in time too as we are supposed to be getting white sh!t or I mean stuff tomorrow. LOL naughty Pea. 2 to 6 inches of it. I bet us meaning out in the boonies get 6 inches to 12 they predicted for other areas. Good thing I am staying home tomorrow.

So with the power out I decided to organize my cling stamps. I stamped each one on a piece of card stock for the cover and placed them by sets into CD cases. I then organized them into CD boxes or the drawers of my new cabinet based on themes. Holiday,kids, etc. With the exception of a few I did by company as they are my most favorite designers. I did this in between the coats of spray paint for the CD cabinet. I was able to get all of them but a few sets into CDs. I have to rob a few more from my music but I have a folder to put them in just haven't done it yet.

The hot pink piece is something that my Mom found. It was warped and still is~ but on big clearance and I needed a bright color to accent. Low and behold this little print I had purchased is what inspired my room over 2 yrs ago. I didn't realize the pink in it or wanting the hot pink until after I sprayed this little cabinet. When I purchased the print/painting I said I want my room fun and whimsical like this little print. Funny huh? I was shopping with Mom who is a color expert. I told her I wanted a punch of color to accent and pop. I had no intention on hot pink in the beginning. Subconsciously I think I chose the pink. Well that and a little help from a surprise gift from mom. More on that later.;) All in good time my friends.

Tomorrow I have to move out the washer/dryer and clean back under there. YUCK! More on that later;)
Have a great day.
Pea

before and after

2011-02-20T21:26:00.000-08:00

I have had a few projects that I have been putting off for a long time. This little dresser that you see was one of them.
It was stained and rather in sad shape. It needed a bit of sprucing up. I purchased it from friend a few years ago for $15.00. It is wonderful for the storage but a girl wants things to be pretty, am I right? LOL
So three cans of spray paint and a set of new drawer pulls on clearance for $9.00. Grand total spent for the sprucing was $21.00. Not too shabby. I love it now.

Hubby called the other day while I was in town and asked me for a date. I was shocked and delighted. When I asked him where we were going he was very vague. I think he wanted to surprise me. He took me junking. Oh I delighted in this as it was always so much fun to hunt for treasures. We used to go every couple of weeks and haven't been to our normal haunts in over a year. Sadly our favorite spots are long gone. Only two places left and they aren't the best. I did manage to find a few treasures though. I can only show you one now. It is getting a bit of sprucing as we speak.

Both of these pieces are for storage in the new studio.
I paid 15.00 for this new piece and it will be wonderful for all my cling stamps in CD/DVD cases. Well the overflow of stamps in CD cases anyway. LOL You'll see.

I have a few more projects to complete before I can give you a peek. I thought these smaller projects would have been done 3 weeks ago. Rainy/damp weather has been the hold up. I don't have a garage and so a large box and my back porch is my painting booth. It is covered but rain still gets in most days. I actually had the last drawer on the first piece sprayed and I was most excited to have it done. While drying the rain/wind shifted and rain on wet spray paint makes a lovely crackle. I had to start over. Two days later it was complete. I shouldn't complain though as some of you girls are fighting bitter cold and snow. I have the bitter cold but no snow.
I am off to spray one more coat on this new piece before heading for bed.
Have a wonderful Holiday Monday.
Pea

A sweet award

2011-02-16T21:27:00.000-08:00

Tracy over at Tracy's Treasures came me this sweet award. I am not usually good at these things but I have a few minutes this evening.( Rare occasion)
she said she hopes it encourages me to blog more. I am trying Tracy.:) Thank you.

You are supposed to list 8 things about yourself.
Um I will try.
1. I giggle a lot and say um when I am nervous.
2. only redhead in my family with blue eyes- all the other redheads have brown eyes.
3. the name Phillane means Friend to Mankind- I try but that is a lot to live up to.
4. creating is hard on a manicure but I do both anyway.:) Won't give up either
5. My 3 beautiful Children: Jacob, Tyler and Katelyn are my greatest source of joy.
6.I am NOT a morning person
7. have note pads in everyroom and in my purse too. I am always writing ideas down for the next creation.
8.I am blessed

So now on to the folks that get this blog award.
1.Sonia of dark ravens nest she is a doll of a gal and I love her attitude.
2. Jingle of Just Jingle- she is a hoot!
3. Flora of Bone head studio's. Love this gal.
4. Schell, don't know her very well but a very sweet paper creator.
5. Linda of Meadowbrook Cabin- she always finds time to stop in and say hello. Very sweet gal.
6. Theanne, someone who is new to me as well. Always takes time to leave me encouragement and it touches my heart.
7. Cindy at Cynthia Lee designs
busy gal but sweet as they come
8. Okay I am lost here so I guess I will give it back to tracy again. I know she won't post it again but like I said don't do these things very often.

On to my day.
Kinda a boring day really. Took Mom grocery shopping. Did pretty good but ended up with a horrible Headache while there. I had to help her in the cleaning supply row. I avoid it. Well was over by something smelly and got the headache. It hit and I was sick to my stomach, dizzy and had to lean on the cart. I have a strong sense of smell. Then a gal walked past with tons of perfume on. Oh boy that did it. Migraine. I told Mom we need to hurry. I have to get home before I go down for the count. we hurried along. I ran to the coffee isle to try and smell some beans. That does help to clean the smells out of your nose. Don't know why it works but it does.
I made it home okay but was not feeling very nice when I got here.

Made dinner. Something I haven't had since I was a kid. It was so good too. Monte Kristo Sandwiches. Take bread and butter one side of one slice. Add turkey, ham and swiss cheese. Dip in pancake batter. Brown like a pancake and as soon as brown add a little oil to the pan and finish cooking. YUmmmm is all I can say. I had forgotten all about them. Pretty quick and super easy and I want out of the kitchen quickly so this works for me.
The dishes are calling my name again so best get to it and go to bed. I have to be creative tomorrow. I hope to post something I did tomorrow.
pea

Happy Valentines Day

2011-02-14T23:23:00.001-08:00

Don't know where it went but I am a day behind again. OH Lord help me how does this happen and so often?
I don't have my cancer card done for the week yet. I have been helping mom this week already. We went to the Doctor today to get her checked out. She has been in a lot of pain lately. Her arthritis is pretty bad. So they are sending her to a specialist.
Also gonna do a echo cardiogram on her. Doc doesn't like the sound of her valve.
We did get her handicapped paperwork though. So she can park close to where she needs to go. So that was good.:)

I came home to chocolate from my honey. I swear he is trying to keep me fat.;) It isn't gonna work honey. Sorry but that wedding is only 7 months away and I am NOT going to be a fat Mother of the Groom. LOL

The winter storms have hit. 60 MPH winds. No snow but surely need heavy wind breakers and webbed feet. I leave you with a picture of a Beautiful Sunny Day in Hawaii. My best friend took this shot. Isn't it stunning? Sure beats the rain, wind and thunder/lightning we had this evening. I'd go there!
Have a great week.

Simple things can be the best

2011-02-11T22:10:00.001-08:00

They can bring you such joy and you don't even realize most days.
Today was a wonderful day. I got to spend helping a friend and yet I think she ended up helping me more then I helped her.
My Friend Mel has a a 19 yr old daughter that has a spinal tumor. It has grown through her spinal cord and is causing all kinds of problems. Pain is the biggest.
Mel decided to have a fund raiser to help raise money for a trip to see a great Doctor in Maryland at the Mayo clinic. No one else will attempt this surgery. We are praying for a miracle.
Today we set up the tables, made signs and such with the cricket. It was so much fun. I learned a lot from Mel. The funny thing is she has never been the crafty type and now she is creating away. LOL I love IT!
Tomorrow is the big event. Spaghetti dinner, and a auction. My Mom was ever so kind as to donate 3 paintings. That made me feel good. They take a lot of time.
I will be taking my camera and filling you all in. I am number one spaghetti server. LOL
I leave you with a happy picture. One of my Daddy's sunflowers. They were sometimes as big around as a small garbage can lid. He loved birds and yellow. I am going to try and have a few of these this year. They don't like the rain but we shall see.
Have a wonderful weekend.
P~

Pretty in Pink

2011-02-08T02:18:00.000-08:00

Yes, Yes one of my favorite movies but not the Pretty in Pink I am chatting about today.
Today I am referring to this card. I took some inspiration from this magazine.

Designer Windy L Robinson's pretty roses in pink card on page 135. I loved the rolled roses but haven't mastered them yet, so i went with what I knew I could do instead. Three rows of roses in graduating colors. I added a bit of shimmer and I really like how it turned out.
This will be going to a lovely lady in Arizona with breast cancer. Poor dear.

The inside is finished on this one as well. I wanted to send the message of hope. I hope she likes Pink.

I have a few cloth projects coming soon. I know you all probably thought that I have given up on fabric huh? Nope, just taking a little longer break then planned. Ya know I am trying not to sweat the small stuff these days. Just trying hard to do what I can and go to bed knowing I did what I could.
Hope everyone has a happy Tuesday.

what a happy weekend

2011-02-06T23:59:00.000-08:00

My boy Tyler

Tyler and Cassie

Hello Everyone,
My kids Ty and Cassie came to my rescue. They swept me and my scrap booking goodies and took me to Olympia for a two day fest of paper,shopping and dinner fun. We had a load of laughs, wonderful Italian food, plenty of coffee and tea. Just plain fun. Then if that didn't seem like enough spoiling. They arranged for a massage for me today. OMG, I didn't know all those knots were in there.
Cassie's Kitty~ Moiya

I even got to spend some time with 2 of my Grand kitties. They are so cute. Moiya is the black kitty and the black/white kitty is Ziggy star dust. Very picky kitties about whom they place affection and I am glad I am in the group. tee hee Both kitties are rescues. They are pretty good kitties.
Tyler's Kitty

So that was my weekend. A grand weekend it was. I hope the rest of the week goes this well.
Thank you all for the prayers and love.

I'm sorry

2011-02-04T08:55:00.000-08:00

I know I was supposed to update my blog yesterday but I just didn't feel up to it. I received some bad news. The friend I started the cards for cancer for is not expected to make it through the weekend. She is such a lovely lady and it saddens me so to think of her no longer a phone call away. Her family is my other family. She is the Mom to my best friend ever! My Sue, My wind beneath my wings. They will both be my angels now.

On my property we often find heart shaped rocks. I find them everywhere. I found one when we looked at this property and I felt that it was a sign of a happy place. I always seem to find them when I am a bit sad and I found this one the other day. Funny how that is. I just thought it neat and thought I would share.
I have to scoot. Get the house cleaned up~ UCK! I have to get it done before leaving tomorrow morning. I am going to spend some time with my Youngest son Ty and his fiance Cassi. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and I will be back on Sunday evening.
Until then have a good one:)
~Pea

Blue skies

2011-02-01T01:26:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you but I don't take the sunshine for granted. Especially since we have on average 298 days of rain a year. Yes, that is true.
We had some sunshine today and I couldn't wait to go outside for a little walk. Just a short one down the hill to get a few pictures. I took this of the clouds. Isn't it cool? To me it looked like puffs of stuffing and reminded me I should be in the studio making dollies. LOL What a horrible mind it is. Giggle*

I did get my cancer card done for the week. Whoo hoo. I have a very busy week so I wanted that done and out of the way. That is something I don't want to skip. I know these folks are not counting on them but looking forward to happy mail is different. I don't want to let them down. After all I have walked a mile in their shoes and know all too well how a simple card can bring a smile.

on to my card.
On occasion I make things that don't work for the current project. I just stash them away for later. The stamped and embossed image was one of those stashes. I added a bit of glimmer mist-some homemade and I love it now. I wanted to keep this card unisex-ish. LOL I know more geared towards a gal but I think because of the simpleness of it, a guy might be okay with it. Well I hope so anyway as a couple is getting this. No, they both don't have cancer but they are suffering together with his cancer. So it is going to be shipped off tomorrow.

Off to make some dollies. I have to finish up a few pieces of furniture before I can share pictures of the studio.
See ya on Thursday- God willing and the creek don't rise as Momma always says. LOL
~P

Creative Sunday

2011-01-30T21:15:00.000-08:00

Okay, okay I know I am supposed to be cleaning.;) Well while cleaning( honest I started out that way) I came across this gray folded card/envelope in one. I think Tracy from Tracy's treasures showed us how to do it? I had made a few extras when I was trying it out. This one was one of them.
I do like the way it turned out and the inside spot is my favorite part. It has butterflies on the paper so I thought this was sweet.

I owed a dear lady a Thank you Card and saw this and thought I should do that. I was like a kid playing hooky from school. I couldn't help myself. LOL SO I played instead. Paper is in my blood ya know? LOL
Well at least I have something to show you for my Sunday. I have internet now. THANK GOD! I have so much to catch up on. I did set a challenge. So I must stick with it.
Well that was my day. Nothing exciting just being naughty so back to work I go.;)
Have a great Monday.
Pea

Okay, who ordered that?

2011-01-27T19:53:00.000-08:00

Yes, way behind this time but totally out of my control. Not really sure where to start this post.
Can we back track just a hair? Sunday was my birthday and it was a fine, wonderful exciting day. My kids were here and my youngest son( Ty and his fiance Cassie) are kidnapping me on the 5th and wisking me away for paper crafting and a massage!! I know how lucky am I? I am so very blessed I tell ya.
My Momma was a sweetheart and bought me a new big toy. She bought me a cricut expression and about 6 cartridges to go with it. WOW is all I kept saying.
The sad part is.... I haven't opened it yet. I know, terrible huh? You will understand why here in a minute. Well at least I hope so. Okay so no excuse but I will try;) ha ha
So the plan was to straighten up the studio and get it all set up to play. HA! Um car broke on Monday. So off to the dealer it goes. Oh boy oh boy. Big $ick it is. So now we wait on parts and the pending dollar doom of that.
In the mean time the internet decides it wants to play catch me if you can with a connection. Um- 3 hrs later I can post to facebook only. grrrrrr.
So I keep breathing and drudging along. Wednesday is the day I share with Mom. I take her grocery shopping and we have lunch. She was extra ornery this week. Embarrassed me half to death a few times, but I know as I child I did my fair share. Still breathing.
Did I mention that the washer/dryer are making terrible noise and the fridge pees all the time. LOL Okay that did it.
So I went to my room and made a even bigger mess! It was what I needed. I took out my frustration onto the paper. I actually took 3 sheets of icky paper and ripped the devil out of it- or the devil out of me. Either way I felt way better. While creating I broke one of my favorite tools. Sooo needless to say I am glad tomorrow is Friday. They are coming out tomorrow to fix the internet which for the moment is working. huh?
I did however get my card for Cancer done for the week. Whoo hoo!

So I did something good. A lovely gal in the midwest is getting this one. A dear friend that is near the end of her journey. The inspiration to do the cards for cancer.
Need to make a guy card and a birthday card for my b.f.f. Now I am staying in this weekend. Cleaning that studio( hee hee again) and I told the family they are on their own for food and water. LOL
See you in a few days. Well internet permitting that is.
Have a great weekend.~Pea

The chocolate devil made me do it

2011-01-22T23:57:00.000-08:00

Everyone that knows me well, knows that I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas! Especially when cake is involved.
The other night I had the kids take me to Costco for a quick trip in to pick up my cake and a few other things. They have the best chocolate mousse cake on the planet.
I brought it home and in the fridge it went. I opened the fridge later that night for some tea and it was calling my name. The Devils food that is. LOL
Sooo can you guess what happened next? A picture is worth a 1,000 words they say.
All I have to say for myself is.... YUM!
LOL Have a good one.;)

Happy, Happy,Joy , Joy~ post one of two

2011-01-22T23:01:00.000-08:00

Happy,happy, joy, joy to me. Tomorrow is my birthday and this weekend has been a whirlwind of celebrating. Friday night with my eldest son and his lovely fiance for dinner and a movie.
Today was a wonderful yummy lunch and appliance shopping with Mr. Peabody. He only has one day off a week so today was it.
We went to red lobster for our seafood fix. It was so good and then we went to look for a new Fridge, and stove. Oh boy.

Hubby bought me a wonderful gift! I have wanted a scissor sharpener for ever. But a electric one as the hand held ones make my hands hurt something awful. Suzi used to sharpen them for me every Saturday when we got together.
He also purchased some copic markers for me. I got 4 of them today and they are awesome. I have a few more coming and can't wait to play. Oh I have to so much to do and play with.

So that was my day and it was wonderful. I hope your day is just as nice.
Pea

yep, I got behind and new card

2011-01-21T22:18:00.000-08:00

So to make up for it, I will do two posts in one day. Plus the one tonight.
I made this card for a lady with cancer in Colorado. Just something fun and happy. I used stickles on the chip boards but you can't tell. I think it turned out pretty cute and I hope it brings a smile to her face through the pain she is in. Poor thing.

On to my day. Today I went to my nail appointment. Then to dinner and a movie( True Grit):) with my eldest son Jake and his fiance Cat. I love these kids so much. Cat sent me a message on my phone yesterday that was so sweet I have to share it with you.
Cat wrote-" I want you to know that I am thankful for you and all that you do for me and Jacob. You're wonderful support for us and you always have helpful advice. I couldn't ask for a better Mother in law. You are one of a kind and I love you."

Now if that didn't make you tear up I just don't know what to say. I am so very lucky with the girls coming into my life. blessed.
I was busy yesterday. OMG It was a day on the phone calling repair shops, ordering parts, setting up appointments, cleaning, laundry, recycling ya know the list. I didn't get to get everything done and that is why I haven't posted. I was trying to get it all done before this weekend. I did not so tomorrow morning I will be finishing up a bunch of little things.
I got to make a card for my brother. He broke his arm and now can't work. I am sad for him.
Well off I have to go get some things done if I am gonna post twice tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by.
pea

Take Two!

2011-01-17T18:32:00.000-08:00

When I was making this card yesterday,

I so wanted to add more, do more and really make it like I would love to receive it. So after posting it last night I went to work and did just that. Now look at it. This card I LOVE! It speaks to me and it reminds me of home.

The fog at the base of the trees reminds me of morning in the fall here. It isn't brown but you get the idea. So now I have my card for cancer to do and I am done playing until I finish my room. Hoping to get it done before next Monday.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Many blessings,Pea

A Color Challenge Card

2011-01-16T15:52:00.000-08:00

Over at Moxie Fab World they are having a color challenge contest.

The challenge is to make a card with only these three colors. I don't have a lot of supplies but I did manage a card.

I am trying to force myself out of my normal little box. So I took on this challenge- didn't procrastinate and completed it in 1 day. I wanted this card to be masculine. How did I do?

Paper crafts new magazine has lots of color challenges and I plan on trying a few more. JUst for fun mind you.

So what challenges have you made and met? This is just one of a few but ya know, I have to admit it was fun.
Have a great day Pea
Pea

supplies:
Bazzill cardstock in Twig,smoky and french vanilla, Stamps trees inkadinkado, sentiment from MSE-nature speaks set, Inks- tim holtz- weather wood distress ink, and papertrey ink-vintage cream, embossing powder-La Mode- vanilla, Tim Holtz for Sizzix texture fades embossing folder-woodgrain, Tim Holtz memo pin,tiny brads-E.K. Success.

Love Notes

2011-01-14T22:28:00.001-08:00

Inspiration can come from anywhere. I was visiting a friend of mines blog recently. She was posting a sweet story about how her 15 yr old daughter once in a while would leave her parents special, sweet "love notes". Not only is the fact that this is a teenager do this, inspiring. Just so happens to be the title for this piece.
If you have ever had a teenager you know that getting them to say something that doesn't sound like a grunt or huh is amazing, let alone getting them to leave you a love note. LOL
So Tracy, Kristy thank you for your inspiration!
You can see Tracy's Blog here

This piece was this months for TDIPT
Click on the word TDIPT above to view this items details.
I love how it turned out. It is two sided and comes with 2 note cards and little love cards. It will hold your note for your honey to see.
I showed it to hubby and he said it was sweet like me. AWWWWWWWWww how nice to hear that from him.:)

Now the studio is a disaster again. LOL Oh well back to cleaning it tomorrow. Right after one more mess. Keep watching, more goodies soon.
Have the best Holiday Weekend.
~P~

A day late.. and a dollar short

2011-01-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

Isn't it always the case. I should have updated last night but I was so busy on the computer that I simply did not have the chance. Plus I couldn't help myself I had to do a bit of creating.
Ya see I am already behind.:( Oh well only one day hopefully won't make a habit out of it.
The good news is I am almost finished with my project and the snow is almost gone as well.
Getting out today was nice for a change. Feeling a bit like a caged animal. I hate being trapped.
Right now I have a yellow lab on my right and a fuzzy kitty on my left. They are sooo jealous of each other getting attention. Kinda hard to type with them both flipping my arms up to get a pet.LOL Can you tell that Pilgrim is a little camera shy like his mom? LOL Bootsie hates it even more then I do.

Well the dishes are calling my name. I guess they only know my name. Why? Why they can't they call on the other names in the house? NOt FAIR!
Have a great weekend. I will be back soon with pics of creative things.
Pea

Frosting

2011-01-10T18:08:00.000-08:00

Our little world received a bit of fluffy frosting today, in the form of snow. I had to venture out with my new camera. I couldn't help myself. I really am enjoying taking pictures now. I don't know why I just do. If they are not of me anyway.:p..
This is my favorite tree on the property. One of two remaining blue spruces. We had tons of them but when they came in to survey the property they took down a dozen or more.:(. I love this old tree. Right out my back door almost.

Made some real headway on the studio last night. Had a migraine yesterday and went to bed. Rest was all I needed but didn't think it would require quite so much of it. Took a 5 hour nap. That did the trick but then I was up all night. At least I made some progress.

Tracy of Tracy's treasures is challenging herself with quite a bit so my challenge this year is to try and blog every other day. I don't know how long I can keep yammering on but I will do my best. LOL I also took on the challenge to take more pictures. Life is a journey and we should record this journey of ours. So this is my task and so far my joy. Thank you for tagging along. Studio pics and new items coming soon.
I have been listing a few goodies on facebook so if you are in a market for doll or baby clothes and who knows what else will turn up, then pop on over and peek.
thanks for tagging along.
Many blessings,Pea

It is official!

2011-01-08T15:29:00.000-08:00

It is official! I am a hoarder!
Do you have any wool? yes, Sir. Yes, Sir 2 big buckets full. LOL
Oh my gosh buried treasures. Most of it is from Anne of Crowing about Primitives. I have to add that her wool is so very nice.
I knew I had a big bag and some in a tubby but had no idea that it was this much and the bags have been released of all the air. My big rear is good for something. LOL

I got a few more organizers things yesterday and the shame of it is, I don't know what to put in them. Ha ha. But I am sure it will find it's way out soon.
Hope you all have a wonderful day. We are at day 9 and not done yet. But I must add that 4 of those days I wasn't home until very late in the day.

So back to the dungeon. I must get more done. Feeling overwhelmed at this point but it is all part of the process.
Have a great weekend
Pea

Buried alive!

2011-01-06T17:22:00.001-08:00

I have been organizing the studio for over a week but it seems much longer than that.
It is going well but so very time consuming. When I moved into this room, I simply painted, moved all the furniture and shove it all in. It didn't work well but I was simply too busy to do it right. So now is the time to get it all straighten out. In the process I have found some buried treasures, things that I have simply out grown, and the things that are way beyond expiration. LOL

Trims, trims and more trims. They are wrapped on chipboard and so far I love this.

I am nearing the end~I hope! I still have furniture to paint and a chair to recover as well as find some curtains. I found some I really like but of course they were OUT of stock. It is a long process but I am excited by the changes. I am filled with inspiration and want to get creating. The day for that can't get here soon enough.
I will have more pictures soon.

In this drawer we have Sticker overload!

Blessings,Pea

Happy Birthday Daddy

2010-12-28T20:31:00.000-08:00

Today would have been my Dad's 77th birthday. Hard to believe this is the second birthday since he has been gone. Seems like a life time without him. I miss him so much. Watched the weather a few times just to seem close to him. He loved the weather. No one was allowed to talk when it was on.

Worked some more in the studio. I have a lot of organizing ahead of me but liking what I have done so far. How to make it all work out best. Have to get a little spot clean so I can make a card for my God Mother this week.
Back to the studio. Only have 3 days to get it done. Tomorrow will be gone with Mom all day.
Hugs,Pea

What a wonderful Christmas

2010-12-26T20:13:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Christmas we had. We all made out like fat rats, good food, good people. Just joy from start to finish.

My favorite gift was a camera I had asked for from hubby. This is it....

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It is wonderful and took the shot above which I call Pea Prints. LOL I am no pro but taking better quality pics I think. I do love it.

My second favorite thing was a frame with all three of my kids pics with their fiances with them. It is beautiful.( sorry no pics of it yet)

Today was a fun day. Katie( my only daughter 19) and I went shopping. Dropped her off at the mall for her shoe fix and I headed to Michael's for mine. Whoo hoo. Tonic scissors, a zyron, a bit of paper/sticker fun,rubber stamps, some Tim Holtz goodness and another 4 drawer cubby from Mom's cash treat. I need more storage. I think I will get a few more pieces and then should be done. I spent all my money and Katie still has some of hers. Yeah, they always spend all of yours. LOL
We met up for lunch, ran a few more errands, pharmacy for hubs meds, dog food and all the fun stuff. Then headed home. Dropped Katie off at her fiances house and headed home to put the cubby together. I can't wait to fill it, trust me I can already. LOL
So that was my day, hope you had a good one as well. Got to scoot. Thunder and lighting with our very heavy rains. I am gonna need to find boots for webbed toes here pretty soon.;)
hugs,pea

I was goofing off

2010-12-17T18:22:00.000-08:00

Some days are like that. I get a bit stressed out, I am sure every mom can relate. So my distressing tool is pictures. I was having fun editing these and laughing at all the combo's I came up with. I am getting the one of our dog printed for hubby for Christmas. I love the red nose. It just made the picture and Pilgrim was pretty good about posing.
The other picture is our eldest son Jake and his fiance Cat. They are adorable.

I hope to have some pics of the decor in a day or two. I have to run to town tomorrow for one more gift! I am pretty close to being done. Stocking stuffers and one more for mom. We be done.
Hugs,Pea

SPOILED PEA!

2010-12-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

TDIPT swaps are the best. We had our annual Christmas swap with a secret Santa theme. I love my new Santa( shhhhhhhhhhh don't tell Santa baby;) Dear 2 Stitchin Lynn sent me all this wonderful goodness.
I got the loot girls just feast your eyes on this...

Where oh where do I begin? OMG, did she put the biggest smile on my face and the largest beat to my heart...
That box seemed never ending.
Funny story, I had to run a few non fun errands today. I stopped by the post office hoping perhaps that I had a goody. I got my pink slip and the smiles began in hopes of the anticipation that may await me.
I got the box, looked at the name and scared the hank out of all the people there including my dear clerk, Becky. I squealed with joy! Then ran off like a kid in a candy store with a 20 dollar bill. Announcing for all to hear, Christmas came early for me this year.
Swooped into the car and hunted for something to open my prize with. I had a military can opener on my key ring. Yep, that is what I opened it with. I couldn't get it open fast enough.
The tissue, the ties, the smells were too much for me to handle. The tears started to well inside me as I knew this was going to be a joy my tender heart couldn't handle.
Each package so lovingly wrapped in white and gold. It took my breath away. The trees, candle tarts, candies, small santa box,snowman pocket with sweet annie and candy canes. Note pad,snowmen ornaments will be heavenly on my tree.
Then came the stitchery. Oh my stars. It is wonderful. I adore it. Each stitch taken to perfection. When I grow up I wanna stitch like that.. LOL
Just look at this beauty. Her little card and note matched it. How sweet is that?

Last but not least is the wonderful Santa book box. It is wonderful. Perfect for my home. I want to use it to display my G.G. Grandmother's feather tree that she raised the geese, dyed the feathers and made the tree. It is very old as it was made before my Great Grandmother's birth in early 1800's.
Tucked inside that box was a angel ornament. The tears started to flow at that point. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Joyful tears. It reminded me so much of the wind beneath my wings.
How can I thank you enough? Where does one begin? I don't how, but these simple words. Thank you so very much Lynn. You put a smile on my face and tugged at every string of my heart.
Blessings,Pea

A Treasured View

2010-12-11T20:12:00.000-08:00

I am very lucky that my Mother's family saved so many wonderful family items. Most are small things but being poor and especially after the depression they learned to hang on to everything. I have most of it! LOL

I saw in a magazine recently where they used old aprons for the window treatment for the kitchen window. So I rushed to the old china cabinet, going through the drawers of linens and found one of Grandma King's aprons. Grabbed a few tacks and there she is. The front panel is a huge pocket. Grandma wore a apron everyday of her life. All of them had huge pockets for paper,pens, eggs, flowers and all the other things she gathered on her humble farm. She loved to write letters and cards so that would be the reason for pen and paper. She sent a card for every holiday there was. Spent a fortune on birthday cards for everyone she knew. One of my fondest memories was when I received sweet cards from her.
I think she might think I was crazy hanging this apron instead of wearing it, but I do wear one when I do dishes and work in the studio. SO I guess that is one tradition that I have kept going.

Have a wonderful week. Off to add a bit more Christmas charm to the old homestead tucked in the woods.
hugs, Pea

Happy Birthday Mom!

2010-12-07T20:17:00.000-08:00

Today was my Mother's 75th birthday. We had a great time. I made her a meatloaf, brussel sprouts,baked tators and Lemon Chiffon cake. Yumm Yumm
I bought her a pair of grey pearl earrings to go with the necklace she has. As well as a set of dishes as she complains not enough of them and they are hard to find. I got lucky. Took her to the jewelry store and we spent 2 hrs in there. LOL they were repairing a chain.
Then we came home had dinner and played the board game "SORRY" her favorite and I hate it. She won again as always. LOL But she had a wonderful day and that is what is important.

Boy am I tired. I was in the kitchen from 11 am yesterday till 2:30 am this morning baking, cooking, dipping and I am done for the moment. I think I will go and sit and relax for awhile. How much ya wanna bet, I fall asleep within the hour? LOL
Have a wonderful week. I be cleaning tomorrow and finally put some spirit into this place.
Hugs,Pea

Twinkles Give away!

2010-11-18T19:35:00.000-08:00

Isn't he just the cutest? OMG he is a give away!!! Can you believe it? I would love to have him in amongst my snowmen. He would be the star of the show. LOL
The more people that enter the less my chances but maybe the stars will shine upon me and give me my Christmas wish*** I want Twinkles, Santa! LOL
So head on over to Johanna's Blog and enter for your chance to win.
Good luck!
Hugs,Pea

Someone left snow in the studio!

2010-11-09T18:57:00.000-08:00

Hello,
I had a huge amount of snow left for me. Not on the outside thank Goodness, but the inside. I still have mountains of it, but a little bit has been made into a snowman. I think he turned out adorable. Lots of charming little details in this fellow.
I have wanted to make a Americana snowman for sometime now. I decided a few days ago to stop wanting and just do it.
Named after a American Hero, Jame "Bowie". Giving a bit of love to my southern roots.
He will go up for sale on pfatt marketplace tonight at Midnight or could be a bit earlier.

PFATT MARKET PLACE

So grab a cup of hot cocoa and go a peeking. I know he would love the company and the cocoa. Brrrrrrrr baby it is cold out there.:)
Hugs,Pea

It was magical

2010-11-06T22:34:00.000-07:00

Today was a wonderful day. A honor,exciting and tearful. Every Mother looks forward to many things but seeing her daughter try on wedding dresses is one of those moments that can not be described. It was not my daughter but my future daughter in law. None the less it was a moment that I did not expect to take me away, fill me with joy and tears all at the same moment. Then again I do love this girl dearly. She is the best of us, brings out the best in my son and I know they will be happy together with out a shadow of a doubt.

We spent the day ironing out details and still have many to do. But we are getting there. This is not her dress or veil but still very pretty. I have to hunt for a blue dress. Maybe after I loose another 10 lbs I will like a blue dress or two better. LOL At least I have 9 months to work on it.
hugs,pea