Good for a giggle

Okay, solved the mystery of the crunching sound and thought I would share this so that any of you bloggers who like to add all the 'extras' don;t have this happen to you.

I assumed the the sound was linked to my playlist. Boy, I spent hours trying to diagnose the sound. E-mailed every techi I know and probably some I don't! Anyhoo....finally deleted the playlist but next time i was on my blog, there it was again! Wellll.....ummmm. when you 'adopt' one of those cute little animals to add as a widget, well, they have to eat right! yes, and they crunch very loudly!!! So.......if you decide to 'adopt' a widget pet, it might make some noises that you least expect. Needless to say, Lambkins is toast (or should I say Lamb Chops)

Why the Pink Room?

Yes, there really is a pink room! When we moved into our house, we aquired more sq footage than in our previous home. I was able to have my very own crafting space! What a treat! Over the past 6 years it has evolved into a crafting/reading/sewing/knitting/scrapping and so much more room! I did not intentionally set out to have a pink room but it sort of just happened along the way. (and the abundance of pink keeps the guys out!) I know that I am blessed to have this space and love to spend time here. I am always keeping my eyes open for pink 'stuff' and as you can see, the pink is threatening to burst out of it's seams!

These are just a few pictures of my stuff! When/if the room gets cleaned up (LOL!) I will take some 'room' shots for you.

(When I left England over 20 years ago, I came with just one suitcase. Perhaps I am 're-stocking'!)

Angels among us?

So, when I'm not in the pink room making a huge mess (ie; being creative!)I love to go to yard sales and the flea market. Not by any plan, but these pretty ladies keep popping up and I feel obliged to bring them home with me! I'm not a collector of angels but they are so cute! The tall one in the pink room is actually a plastic bag holder given to me by a co-worker. I was having a hard time reaching under her dress (gown?) for plastic so decided to just hang her 'empty'

Agghh! Playlist boo-boo.

Sorry to anyone on my blog right now. I'm having 'technical difficulties' with my playlist and am hopeing to hear back from a teckie soon! That aweful crunching noise is not me in the potato chip bag I promise!

Trash To Treasure

So, I wanted to share with you another before and after. (I love these!) I enjoy finding 'stuff' and turning it into something pretty again! This is a train case that I found at the flea market for $3! How could I resist! It was a bit musty so I placed a couple of rather over-powering votives in there and kept it shut for a while(unlit candles of course!) I decoupaged torn paper all over using Modge Podge, boy that stuff is awesome! Then I lined the inside, and also used some Stampin' Up rub-ons on the mirror. Don't you think this makes a nice sewing box?

(Please be patient as I am still working on my photo editing skills!)

In The Garden

This year I bought myself an inexpensive digital camera and have so enjoyed taking pictures. I have found that when you view life through the camera lense, it takes on a whole new look.

My garden this year got away from me. It's time to divide the perennials so that they can bloom again. I was becoming a bit despondent that it all looked so 'blousy' and then I went out and started taking pictures. Looking at the whole back-yard is overwhelming but when viewed through a camera, I could see there is still hope!

These "Lamb's Ears" were taking over and I was ready to rip them all out. But...they seem to have a place too!

Almost Friday

Good morning! Ah, the original "I'm going to post daily" goal has most obviously flown out the window but not from lack of trying I might add! I am gradually learning all the tricks of the trade so hope you will bare (bear?) with me.
This week I received my summer swap box from the Maryjanes farm swap. So much fun! We had to create 10 'summer' themed items, mail to the swap mom and we received a box back of 10 different summer items. Here is a picture of my outgoing and incoming boxes!
I really enjoy swaps but try to only participate in one at a time unless the deadlines are far apart. it is very easy to sign up all over the place and then realize that you do work full time and only have 24 hrs in the day (some of which are designated for sleeping!)
I am looking forward to the weekend, my goal is to post here, post on other's sites and add my favorite blog list here.
(We'll see....)

Almost Friday!

Good morning! Ah, the original "I'm going to post daily" goal has most obviously flown out the window but not from lack of trying I might add! I am gradually learning all the tricks of the trade so hope you will bare (bear?) with me.

This week I received my summer swap box from the Maryjanes farm swap. So much fun! We had to create 10 'summer' themed items, mail to the swap mom and we received a box back of 10 different summer items. Here is a picture of my outgoing and incoming boxes!

I really enjoy swaps but try to only participate in one at a time unless the deadlines are far apart. it is very easy to sign up all over the place and then realize that you do work full time and only have 24 hrs in the day (some of which are designated for sleeping!)

I am looking forward to the weekend, my goal is to post here, post on other's sites and add my favorite blog list here.

(We'll see....)

Monday, Monday...

Good morning to my Pink Room friends. What is it about Mondays? Why do we dread them? Don't you think that Monday sets the tone for the rest of the week? I am going to try and treat Monday as an opportunity. As a beginning that I design. (Hmmm, we'll see how long that lasts!)

Before I went to bed last night I found this scripture. So simple and yet it spoke to me.

"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight"

Proverbs 3:6

If I begin to acknowledge him on Monday morning and view the rest of the week through Him, can I look forward to a straight path! It looks that way!

Have a blessed Monday my friends!

(See the little Bee in the middle of the flower? His path is straight...straight to where the pollen is)

To Start at the very beginning...

Welcome to my first blog. My hopes are that you will enjoy visiting me here, spend some time with me and leave encouraged and inspired! I have no doubt that the blog will evolve as I become more proficient in posting and adding all the fun do-dads along the way!

I would greatly appreciate your input and suggestions!

I am a crafter, so felt it appropritate that I show you what I have been working on this weekend. Scrap crafts are the best and this is my recipe swap book. What do you think?