Kitschy Kitchen ATC's

For one of my trading groups I decided to do a "Kitschy Kitchen" theme.  I love all the 50's and 60's kitchen stuff, much of what I remember as a kid.  I collect vintage and vintage-like tablecloths as well.  I found some great stamps from Crafty Secrets and I resized and printed an old recipe card I found at an antique shop in Maine several years ago.  The papers came in a paper pack but I can't at the moment remember the company name and they're in Florida.  The 3 1/2" by 2 1/2" card opens like a little file folder.  Don't you just love the little measuring spoons from Alpha Stamps on the twill bow?  Fun!

Halloween Fun!

It's has rained the last two days and I've gotten a couple projects done.  Today was glorious and it feels like fall has definitely arrived!  Crisp, cool air and blue skies! 

Here are some pictures of the Halloween Postcard Tags that I made for a Red Lead swap.  These postcard tags are really nice, you can find them at Red Lead Paper Works, along with the images I used, the charms and the rubber stamps. 

Sad News

I know I haven't posted in awhile.  My mother was doing so much better but on September 4 she had a stroke and died on September 6.  I am so saddened by her death, she was not only a mother but also a friend.  I had to rush back from NC and my sisters came from Maine, North Carolina and one lives near me in Florida.  So it's been a rough couple weeks.  Also, Jay and I came down with horrendous colds, we've been living on Sudafed and Bufferin!  We're going back to NC tomorrow for most of October and look forward to enjoying the fall weather.  I'm about to start working on Matt and Jen's Save-the-Dates so I'll be posting some pictures of them soon.  Here's a photo of my mom with all of her daughters:  (from L to R)  April, me, Mom, Diane, Lesley.  We miss you Mom!

A Circle Challenge

In one of the groups I belong to, Eclectic Paper Artists, we take turns being hostess every month.  The hostess decides the project we do - anything of her choosing - and we send it to each other.  One month it was "hats," another month it was "mail art," etc.  I am hostess for the month of July and I sent everyone a 4" foam board circle that they were supposed to use to create something.  Darlene made a very cute clock that actually works!  My creation is a sundial:

And it works!

Flip Flop Time!

I'm going through some of my older projects and thought I'd post a little about some of my favorites.  I made these little flip flops for two friends whom we were going to visit last summer - I made them with a template I have and they were so easy!  Just popped them in an envelope and sent them off like a card in anticipation of our visit. 

Happy Birthday Matthew!

Matt, I can't believe it has been 27 years since you were born!  No two people could have been more anxious to have a baby and no baby could have been more loved.  I count June 23, 1983 as one of the happiest days of my life.  You were worth all the trips to the ER, all the anxiety of your teenage years, all of it - everything - and I know I would do it all again to be able to see the man you have become.  We love you, Matt - have a wonderful day!

Tribute to Mom

Today I'd like to share an ATC I made several years ago (2 to be exact) when my mom and sister, Lesley, visited me in NC that summer.  We decided to go to a scrapbook outlet in Sieverville, TN and also went to Pigeon Forge, to Dollywood.  We had a ball!  We actually got my mom, who at the time was 87, to go on the flume ride.  They take those photos of you when you are just starting down that steep incline before you hit the water - you know the one! - and we actually purchased the photos because they were so hilarious.  I made an ATC with the photo and here it is:

I sat in the back because I thought perhaps I wouldn't get as wet - right! 

My mom is doing much better and will be released from the hospital tomorrow to rehab.  Today the four of us spent the day looking at facilities and chose one in south Manatee County - closer to me, which is nice - where we thought she would get the best care and seemed the most active and cheerful.  We hope she won't have to be there long before she's able to go back to her own place!

I'm working on a birthday card for Matthew - will post the results tomorrow!