Two Crazy Crafters

There's no place like home. It was rainy in the Ozarks for the past two days and taking pictures that I normally like to show you didn't happen. We have been to flea markets and antique stores and have a few things to share with you, but for now we will keep you in suspense.

We are super excited about the Wizard of Oz Gala that we are hosting on the 22nd of August. We are thrilled with our dear friends who are participating and look so forward to seeing all the beautiful creations and fun that people will come up with. There is still plenty of time to join and we'd love it if you would leave us a comment or email telling us that you are joining and then feel free to put the button on your side bar. Some of your friends may want to join too!

One of the highlights of my childhood was watching the Wizard of Oz which came on only once a year. It was something I literally looked forward to all year long. I remember one time when I was pretty little I was out running in the yard and tripped over a stump. It knocked the wind out of me and scared me to death. I was crying and my mother, trying to comfort me, told me the Wizard of Oz was on that night. Well, that did the trick, I stopped crying and was happy again.

My kids and my best friend threw me a birthday party to remember a couple of years ago when they chose the theme of Wizard of Oz. There weren't any decorations at the Party Store so they had to make their own and look on ebay for things to make my birthday special. They did a wonderful job. My son made the emerald city complete with glitter and hung on the wall. There was even a yellow brick road and a field of poppies. When I came into the room, hands held over my eyes, they started playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow and I opened my eyes! It was a magical moment that I will never forget. It brought tears to my eyes.

Somerset Life magazine is taking submissions of Wizard of Oz type works of art until Sept. 25th. The timing is just perfect for you to create your works to share on your blog on Aug. 22nd and then submit to this wonderful inspirational magazine. What an honor it would be to be published in this fine magazine! A few of our blog friends have already had this honor.
The 70th anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is worthy of a grand gala to celebrate one of the greatest movies of our times. Let's make it special!

To quote one of my favorite lines from the movie: "I have a witch mad at me and you could get into trouble!"

We're off to see the Wizard!

Have a happy and inspired week! Twyla