History circa 1978

History refurbished

Around 1978 there was a man that built a house from scratch, and I mean scratch. This included his kitchen cupboards. He has told many a story of the house being built. Recently he had his kitchen remodeled and the cabinets he made with his own two hands were torn down to make way for beautiful new cupboards. When I saw the discarded cupboards I saw a canvas for something to remember the sweat and hard work that went into making someone's house a home. The first thing I made I wanted to reflect this man and his wife. I chose these two birds. I call it Birds of a feather.

 

This next one is also for my mom.

This I made from half of one of the doors and the handles and hinges. It is ment to be a jewelry hanger.

Stay tuned for more, and maybe even some other crafty things.

 

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Who can't believe it is November?

It has come up so fast that I feel like I can't catch my breath. And the man in the red suit is not far behind. But first is Thanksgiving. I love this holiday. I have even downloaded a gratitude journal on my iPad and have been making entries every morning.

I wanted to share something I made recently. I was inspired last year at SCRAP-A-GANZA by these adorable owls that a gentlemen had displayed.

I made it completely from scratch

This is my favorite part

The paper choice is the most important part. I may try and make another. This one took only one afternoon to make from conception to finished product.

I love it!

 

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Sporty Sam

I Didn't know I would be posting again so soon. But wanted to share this.

This year's Forest Glen Middle School seventh grade girls' volleyball team broke school intramural sports history and led the city among both seventh and eighth grade girls' volleyball teams with an undefeated season. Back row from left, Ashley Bido, Emily Campbell, Kaitlyn Robertson, Makayla Dickens and Morgan Baines. Front row from left, Danielle Huffman, Samantha Myers, Sara Matthews, Maya Riddick and Alexandra Kinsey.

Young FGMS team goes undefeated

Published 9:39pm Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Forest Glen Middle School seventh grade girls’ volleyball team started the season as beginners to the sport, but finished the year with the only undefeated record in the city among seventh- and eighth-grade teams.

The Wildcats’ 6-0 record also marked the first time a volleyball team, whether boys or girls, went undefeated at Forest Glen since the inception of its intramural sports program.

Jacqueline Stephenson has served as coach of the seventh grade girls’ volleyball team at Forest Glen for four years and explained how they made the successful season happen.

 

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Been a long time!

It's been since March that I have posted. We have had a lot going on. Thought I'd keep it light with this first post and share some halloween photos.

They still love digging out the seeds

The odd couple

The only one that wore a costume this year.

It's already November...The months are flying by this year.

 

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Funny Card

You may have seen this picture, but what you don't know is the joke! Which was the caption that goes with this picture is. I mustache you a question! So I decided to make a card using this phrase.

You can remove the mustache on the stick and enjoy hours of fun!

Hope the recipient enjoys it as much as we did.

Gotta get Hoppin on house work. Later Peeps!

Happy Easter!

 

Scrap-A-Ganza~2012

We had so much fun at SAG. I didn't accomplish as much as I wanted, but it was worth it.

I wanted to share something I made while I was there. It comes from Heidi Swapp. On the craft channel she show how to make your own album. While getting my pictures ready for my trip, I decided to make a small personal album of my step dad Jack. I don't have a lot of pictures of him so I decided to try something I found here. http://www.mycraftchannel.com/.

It's a Magnetic closure book. I got a little carried away with the inks.

I had to hide a few mistakes. Not sure if I did the cover right , but the pages inside we're super easy. Here are a few I did.

I used a pack of 8x8 paper I got on sale at Tuesday morning for $1.99.

So basically it coast me around $3.00 to make this. Oh and thanks to my sweet sister, my task was easier with this little beauty.

Love it!

 

 

 

Here is the back cover, I made a pocket on the back to keep my valentine cards jack has given me. And a picture of my two favorite people.

I love create to remember. Check it out, she has lots of great videos.

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Create-to-Remember/

It's almost as good as Pintrest!

 

Happy Sunday!

 

 

A Baby Gift

A friend of mine is having a baby soon and I wanted to make her something. I have made these in the past and think they are great.

Back in Sept. of 2011 - Lord I can't believe that little man is almost a year old.

I made Tripp's Gift using a large block and don't know why I didn't take a completed picture, but if you click on his name it will take you to that post. Anyway on with the newest block.

Like I said Mike's was out of big blocks so we had to roll with the flow and use a smaller block. There rally nice because they already have the hole cut out for you.

I use these light kits that i get at my local craft store. They carry blocks too, but I get them at Mike's and always use a coupon.

I have to manipulate the light so it works with what I want. They are $3.99

Then I use my circuit machine, cut out what I want and add it to my block.

Tie a ribbon of choice around it and I'm done.

This is a shot with the lights on in the room.

I took this one so you could see how the stars I put on the back reflect on the wall.

Well that's it for now. Happy Sunday!