OK, now I’m getting deep into Blogland and a little overwhelmed. I’m about to click my heels together and try to get back on the other side of the rainbow, but first, check it out. It’s another, got to see giveaway! 
Now,there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home, there’s no place…..
Did someone ask for more details? Well, this week we are in the process of making two Valentine boxes for Syd, 9 and John, 4. In the previous post Syd can be seen working on hers and here is our progress so far.
First we needed to edit some of the cool stuff. Syd had her idea for design direction and I had mine. We went with hers……which was a classic black and cream palette and just a touch of red.
Nothing too love-y dove-y for John’s of course, even if it is to hold Valentines. We decided to go with the “bugs” faux postage collage sheets offered through TidingsOf GreatJoy.com. They will be a nice compliment to the really cool, hundred year old, Apple man post card.
Now for the finishing details, maybe some “bling!” We’ll post both Valentine projects later in the week along with some “Valentags,” that we had a lot of fun making. So, I wasn’t the first to come up with that name, right?
There is nothing like going back to basics to really slow your life down. We rely on two satellite dishes for television and internet. So, with yesterday’s snow on the dish, we were forced to get creative when we lost service.
Syd At Work
OK, this morning was the first time that I was faced with big trouble while blogging since I began. I lost today’s post trying to edit, lost a comment, pretty sure that I threw both in the trash and became completely frustrated. Technical difficulties will sure rob you of your joy, eh? The rest of today’s post included our snowfall of four inches and I’ll gladly take any and all the snow I can get.
God’s greatest show, snow.
Speaking of dreamy, feast your eyes on this. Unfortunately, this is not the scene outside my front door. Take a look at Joy Hall’s snow fest, with more on the way! “Snow and More Snow”
Wow, take a look at this piece by Sharyn Sowell. It expresses my sentiments exactly. And it can be yours! I mean mine, LOL. For details – Dream Your Life
Take a look at this great giveaway! Dawn Edmonson of The Feathered Nest is celebrating three years of blogging. There may hope for me after all. Let’s see, my blog is in it’s third week?
Not enough snow lately to suit us snow lovers. Expecting up to six inches here (mid west), by nightfall. It doesn’t appear that it could miss us. We’ll see!
"Camp Christmas" - fabric & book
Inspiration Tree - front yard
Last evening I continued the search for likely candidates to use on the valentine project scheduled for today. Among the many items retrieved from my dad’s work area last summer, I discovered his stamps. An interesting, melancholy but beautiful look back~
Earlier in the day at a local shop, my daughter Kate and I found some wonderful Austrian post cards with incredible calligraphy. It was fun creating some of the coffee soaked tags incorporating both.
A “Special” thanks to my friend Diane Knott for offering some personal instructions! Don’t forget to register for her Valentine give away~ www.dianeknottsmusings.blogspot.com
Make A Wish!
I can’t forget to wish Jason, our son (in law) a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! While the guys take in the BIG game we’ll be cutting, pasting and enjoying carrot cake?
Who doesn’t want to try their hand at the art of paper and mixed media? I have been admiring this popular trend for a while now and recently signed up for Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion Workshop in the Spring. (Workshop is April 30 and May 1, www.maryengelbreit.com for more details) When my granddaughter ask me to help with a Valentine box for school, I thought it would be the perfect project to get my feet wet.
Baby Buttons on red & Dress Forms - "Tiny Tailor" fabric
I’ve gathered a little bit of everything that looked very Valentine-y from my supply stash. A good friend offered her secret decoupage paste concoction. I’ve soaked a few items in this morning’s coffee. Hmmmn, I wonder what we do next. Let’s see, do I have anything else red?
"Camp Christmas" fabric heart - gift from Joan Ford
Of course Sydney believes that her gram can “make” anything, considering my extensive artsy, craftsy background. So, the pressure’s on. I’ve made my share of Valentine boxes in my day. Surely I can …..um, er, uh, well. We’re doing this after church tomorrow so, you still have time to post any helpful hints under comments!
shoes - "Tiny Tailors" fabric
