How would you like....... some PHOTOS?

{{{ And the crowd goes WiLd }}}

No, the computer isn't fixed, but I did take my camera card and have the photos burned to a disk. Finally something to share!

Just a little peek at what I've been doing while I was away...
Take your time and make it last - who knows how long it will have to tide you over.
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First, how about some cards - this is pretty much the sum total of what I made this Summer. Not a very productive one >.<

This first one was from a sketch by... Card Positioning Systems.
Nothing official - I just liked it, so I played. :-)


This one I just put together because I got these fun new envelopes...
(Maya Road)

Loved these papers by K&Company.

I'm so into vintage art lately - had to have this sheet of cut outs by Crafty Secrets (Sew Nice).

Another Crafty Secrets image from the same sheet - this is one of my favorites.


I've also been doing some non-card crafting - made a few of these just for fun (because I love Fall!)

My model was a little reluctant (but cute.)



The place where I work always has these cute bird houses, and I was inspired...
I have a thing for black & white, and collect papers in that color scheme wherever I see them. (Most of these were a gift from my daughter in law though.)

My little Gothic Birdie Village;


...And lastly, but not leastly - I exhumed my paints this month from the catacombs of the storage room. They have been buried there since my youngest was born (18 years ago.)
I just wanted to see if I still knew how to use them.
I'm pretty rusty (not to mention way blind!)...and I need a lot more practice, but I finished anyway...

I probably should have started with something less ambitious - but where's the challenge in that?

That brings us up to date. Ultra busy working now, but hopefully I can squeeze in a project now and then.

Thanks for dropping by!
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I. Give. Up.

I don't understand why I'm having so much opposition in my life at present. It's definitely frustrating.
I used to tackle challenges and keep at them until I conquered, but I just don't have that fight in me any more.

I had a slew of new projects in mind - and I did complete a few - (to be shared as soon as I'm able,) but I finally decided to curtail that dream for now.
I just can't keep up.
(I just got going when I was socked with a lot more hours at work.)

I did, however, unearth the old paints and brushes before the onslaught. I haven't touched those items since my youngest was born - 18 years ago!
I'm a bit rusty (and a lot more blind!) ...but I've managed to remember a few of the old skills and actually finish a piece.

Giving up on the "BIG" idea for now (planned on opening an etsy shop,) but not giving up completely on the ideas. I'm going to try to keep designing some things, and at least do a few proto-types. Come January, work will probably slow down again - if it does, I'll be ready.

Still haven't conquered the photo issue, but I'm working on that too...

Meanwhile, I got this in my email box this week - I think it's a fun idea, and I've always wanted to do one, but I usually think about it too late.

Maybe this year...



(Click on the picture to go to Ali Edward's blog for this fun December Daily Diary.)

...And, because I'm feeling very generous (or guilty?) I'll even share my favorite fudge recipe with you...

It's a modification of my mother's recipe - I altered it a bit because I lacked an ingredient one time, ...and it worked! I've continued to make it this way, because it's a lot harder to ruin than mom's. LOL!

Granny T's Fudge

In a medium sauce pan add:
2 Cups Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Karo Syrup (clear)
2/3 Cup Evaporated Milk

Cook & stir on medium high heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce heat. Continue to cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Then add half of a bag of chocolate chips, (I like semi-sweet,) and stir until they are completely melted.
Remove pan from stove and add:
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter (or, if you are feeling reckless, you can substitute peanut butter)
and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Stir until blended (and slightly cooled.)
Pour into buttered 8x8 pan and let cool.

It's a simple recipe, but it's a family favorite.
(And like I said, you almost have to try to mess it up!)

Sorry for the long absence...
ENJOY!

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