BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...........

I can hardly believe its going to be Halloween on Saturday. The boys are getting excited. Were not sure if they are coming here or were going there. Doesn't matter we will have a good time.
I had the Autumn book class yesterday.......it went very well. Now onto more good things. Next is "Santa's Lap", on Nov. 7Th at Paper Tales. A quick little book for all those great pictures of your children, grandchildren or other favorite children sitting on Santa's lap. I'm almost done with "My Grandmothers Apron" book....its very vintage with a great story of aprons and fantastic paper from Graphic 45.
Also come in and check out all the other classes going on at Paper Tales.

I'm Finally Home..........

Yes I have been home for almost a week, but have finished the Autumn book...and the Apron book is on its way. Also lots of fun classes at Paper Tales this fall. Page classes, more ATC's cards, Santa books, Christmas Tree book, ABC's of Christmas and of course the Cookie Book. Hurry in and sign up!
We had a lovely time in Tennessee minus the rain. Visited friends and Neil golfed almost everyday. I stayed in and scrap booked and created new things. I did go shopping with the gals, and a visit to Chedders restaurant in Cookville for my favorite sandwich, a Monte Carlo. If you have never had one of these......run out and try it.....fabulous.
My grandson, Forrest, is going to be a Paleontologist for Halloween.... and Graham is going to be a dinosaur, of course. Forrest also taught me how to make a paper pumpkin the other day. He told me he was very proud of me. I loved it.
Here are some pictures of the Autumn book....... enjoy.
Off to play..........

Summer's gone........

Well now that summer is over and its humid as all get out..... makes me want to dress for fall....NOT! I know soon enough it will be cold, windy, and you know.... the s word...snowy.
My fairy book class went fantastic.....great students! They said they loved it.... music to my ears. Makes all the work worthwhile. Now....I do believe my next book will be a fall book.....not Halloween......just pretty fall colors. A great book for yourself or a friend. I will be using the new Basic Grey... Indian Summer. I did start....but only have the cover figured out.... so need to get busy. The Grandma's Apron book will come after...I haven't forgotten it.
Don't forget its Scrap Pink at PaperTales on October 2, 3rd, 586-773-7911. Call and sign up now. Its going to be tons of fun. I'm sorry I will miss it this year. Were going to Tennessee to golf and visit friends.
Tomorrow is a sleep over with the boys.... Mom has to go to Lansing on Wed. We will be going to McDonald's for dinner....a treat for the boys. Of course popcorn and a movie before bed. The donut shop in the morning before we head back so Forrest can get to school. Busy days, fun days....
Off to play.......

Fairy Book

It's finally done...........boy that took a long time.....lol. Check out Papertales blog to see pictures.... I of course forgot to take some.
I'm babysitting all day tomorrow.....such a chore......lol NOT! Forrest started school last week.... where has the last 5 years gone?
Last week was very busy and I think this week will be also... the kids, prepping for classes, stitching at my house on Wed. Guess I should go clean......lol.
So after the fairy book class next Sat., Sept.19th, I believe my next book will be "My Grandmother's Apron". Very vintage, memories of our grandmothers working in their aprons and other items from that time. It will be fun.
Off to bed......

September........... where did summer go?

I'm still waiting for all the warm weather........sure we had some very hot days.....and spring. Oh well hopefully next summer will be somewhat warmer.
I have been busy working on a new class....... A Fairy Book....... its coming along nicely, Paper Tales posted some sneak preview pictures on Facebook. Check it out. I do hope to have it finished very soon......I'm working as fast as I can. Well.....almost.
I signed up for Lisa Pace's new workshop.... All Hallows Eve, her website is...... www.lisapace.com. Check it out! I printed my supply list and have been busy gathering my supplies. It is going to be great.
We had the boys over this week, they spent the night Sunday and stayed all day Monday. We had fun, they love going to the donut shop with Pa........ going to the fruit market, ice rink, bait store.....all those fun things. Picking raspberries........and of course eating them. We also celebrated Matt's birthday........my baby is 33.......sigh. Where does the time go?
Hopefully I will be posting new pictures soon....... Don't forget to check out Paper Tales classes.
Off to play...........

Classes...........

I finally finished my book Memories... its a place to put prayers and funeral cards. My friends and I made one last year and get wonderful comments all the time. It will be running on Aug. 29th at Paper Tales, of course, 586-773-7911. Also I finished the ATC cards, that class is on Sept. 10th at 6:00PM. There are only one or two openings left so hurry and sign up!
We have been very busy helping out the kids........ they moved today into their new home. The boys are napping as I type this. We will take them home and the dinner I cooked later this afternoon.
So watch what you wish for......... I wanted summer weather.........well did I get it or what? Now if the humidity would just leave........
Off to play...........

Summer Days............

Summer is flying by........ not sure where it has gone. I probably lost track of it because for the most part it has hardly seemed like summer.....but on Sunday it will be back for sure. Which is great because it is Forrest's birthday party at Gigi's and Pa's house for a swim party........woooohoooo!!!!! It will be small but lots of fun. So hard to believe he is 5 today. Also harder to believe Neil and I just had our 40th anniversary.......where did that time go?
Finally I have begun to work on some new classes.......... first of all there is Septembers ATC class, Sept 10th @ 6:00pm, the theme is "Girls just want to have fun". Yesterdays class with Carrie was a great success and the ladies are excited about next month. Also fast in the works is a book I am doing..... Memories.....a nice little book to keep your prayer cards, prayers, and mementos from family and friends who have passed. My friends and I did a book like this last year and we love it..I hope you will feel the same way.
Don't forget to keep checking in at Paper Tales.......all the new products will start arriving soon........great new papers and embellishment's.
Off to play.............