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.............

Home again...........

Yes I have returned from my short trip to Tennessee. We went to attend a 50th anniversary party....... well Neil went and I stayed in the motel sick, sick and sicker. The party was great I understand.....lol. Later Saturday evening I felt fine........like I had not been ill for two days.......very strange. So Sunday we were able to visit with our friends for a bit. We will be returning later in the fall for a couple weeks so at least then we can visit more and golf.
Tomorrow is "The Birthday Book" class....... which of course you could make it any type of book, so if your interested its not to late. Call Paper Tales and sign up.... 586-773-7911.
Have a great summer evening........

Nothing new.........

Boy that's no joke....... I haven't gotten any more books made.....well I have been working on an album that is a gift. But I suppose that doesn't count. I have several ideals running around in my head......just need to get going. I have been working on my basement workshop........ doesn't that sound so impressive? As appose to just the basement......lol. With a lot of help from my friend, Nancy Jo. Thank you, thank you. Not sure how long this is going to take........ seems like forever but will be worth it in the end. RIGHT?
I believe I'm off on a small adventure with Laura tomorrow........ should be fun. I will let you know what happens.
Also the boys might stop by.........they need raspberries. They do eat what they pick and even share once in a while.
Off to watch my favorite tv show....... The Closer.