Birthday Call

Happy Monday to You!

August is off and running!

A week gone already!

If you have a birthday in August,

we'd love to know it so we can add your

special day to our sidebar.

We like to help you celebrate your day.

We would also like to remind you of the

Wizard of Oz themed ATC Blog Hop on the

19th of August.  Just create an ATC (artist trading card)

and share it in a post that day.  Then all you need

to do is link to the party on our blog that day!

Have a beautiful Monday!

Twyla and Lindsey

Pink Saturday: Where Women Create

Hello Pink Ladies!

The latest issue of my favorite magazine is out!

Isn't this a pretty cover!

Pink and yellow are one of my favorite color combinations!

I can't tell you how inspiring this issue was!

You must simply get a copy yourself and indulge in

the dream affirming, motivating articles!

It has left me with the idea that I can do anything!



There are so many great people featured in this issue.

I was particularly mesmerized by the article by Susan Branch.

Every dream begins with a dreamer.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee.  - 1 Timothy 4:14

Be sure to visit Beverly and all the other

Pink Saturday posts!

Twyla

My Creative Space: Cigar Box

Hello friends!

This week I altered a cigar box.

These are fun because I create a more distressed and art deco style. 

 

 

For this one, I used Circa 1934 paper by Cosmo Cricket. This has been one of my favorite paper lines and I am excited that Moda will release it in fabric this Fall.

 

The 2 vintage ladies on top are from the Domestic Goddess paper line by Graphic 45.

I pulled out lots of Tim Holtz goodies to add to this box and one of my favorite items is the film roll ribbon. It's so cool! I was lucky enough to run across a pile of old metal clock hands at an antique store recently and added that to the bottom corner.

 A good way to use up leftover paper scraps is to cut them into 1" squares and piece them together. I love how it looked as the background on the cover and around the sides.

 

Wishing you a lovely Friday, Lindsey



Exciting News!

Hello friends!

I have exciting news!

I have a card published in the new Cricut Cards Magazine!!!

For those of you that don't know, Cricut is a die cutting machine that cuts thousands of designs for crafting.

This was my first time submitting a card I've made to a magazine.

 I have always dreamed about this and now I finally can see my name in a magazine like this!!

The paper I used for this card was the extremely popular Early Bird line by Cosmo Cricket. It has a retro kitchen theme that is so cute for all occasions.

I was so excited when I found the issue on the newsstand!

I have not received my issue from Cricut magazine yet, but

I couldn't resist buying it anyway when it was right there in front of me!

Even though I have known about it for awhile, it was so

thrilling to see it right in front of me!

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey



Twyla on Tuesday

Hello Ladies!

It is really easy for me to become

obsessive with my crocheting.

I had such fun making the last giant

granny square afghan that I immediately jumped

back into making another one!

This one is more 'autumn' in feel.

In this picture below you can see how I make borders

for these afghans.  I think it is unique and so pretty.

Antiquing this past Sunday, I ran across this

beautiful set of children's books.

I was drawn to their pastel spines!

They look so perfect with these vintage bookends!

The series is called 'My Book House' and has 12

volumes.  My set isn't complete so I will be looking

to find the missing volumes.

We snapped this precious picture of Barney napping

on Mommie's afghan that she was working on. 

It's a wonder I ever got it finished!

It may be hard to see, but Muffin is hugging

his little stuffed doggie.

Isn't it precious?!

It is really hard right now to be doing very much

with this heatwave that is gripping the midwest.

We were at 105 degrees today here in Missouri.

It is expected to be hotter the next two days!

Good time to stay inside and create!

Hope you all are keeping safe and cool!

Twyla



August Birthdays!

Hello friends!

It is always sad to see my birth month gone

for another year.

I received this beautiful July birthday girl

from my dear friend Sarita, whom

I met through this wonderful world of blogging.

She is just the prettiest 'July' figurine I have

ever seen!

Thank you, Sarita!



It is time for everyone with August birthdays to

let us know so we can add your name and birthdate

to our sidebar.  It is our wish that other's who see

the list will drop by on your special day to

wish you a happy birthday!

Have a nice Monday!

Twyla

Pink Saturday

Hello Pink Ladies!

This week we are sharing this vintage face powder box.

I love the graphics and the pretty pale pink color.

The writing on the bottom says, 'Look your loveliest with

Cashmere Bouquet'.

Another little pink I couldn't resist.

Notice the little pink ear sticking up as Barney sleeps.

What a sweet baby!



Be sure to visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound and all the

other pretty pink posts!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Twyla and Lindsey

My Craft Space: Red Riding Hood

Hello friends!

This week in my creative space I have been working on a Little Red Riding Hood mini album.

I got this cute paper and sticker line from Reminisce and thought it would be perfect for an album. Not much paper in the line but I knew I could find lots of coordinating patterns in my collection.

This was a super fun project!

 I made the album measure 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

To make the chipboard book, I took sheets of chipboard and cut it down to size. Then, I used my Cinch book binder to punch the holes.

After I finished creating the pages and gluing them down,

 I cut the wire and bound the book.

I loved the giant stickers in this line. Makes for easy crafting!!

This album is available here in our etsy shop.

Wishing you well, Lindsey



Newest Vintage Find

Hello friends!

Today I thought I would share my latest vintage find.

This super sweet planter!

Isn't she cute? She looks like Cinderella to us.

She was made by Lipper and Mann.

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey

Smile

Hello friends!

Here's a pretty little girl

to put a skip in your step and

a smile on your face.  She would also

be adorable to craft with while we are

staying in out of the heat!

Enjoy your day!

Lindsey

Twyla on Tuesday

Hello dear ladies!

I had a birthday Sunday and

I just had to share with you this sweet

gift that I received from my son.

It's a child's cupboard and is one of the cutest

things I have ever seen!

Birthdays are sweet and I am coming to terms

with the mounting years.  In fact, I feel very

blessed to be my age!

You've heard it said that if you'd known you

would have lived this long you'd have taken better

care of yourself.  I think I've reached that age

and regret some of the choices I've made.

I don't, however, feel that it's too late for me to make

some positive affirmations toward a healthier

lifestyle.  Drink more water, eat more fruit and

vegetables, eat less sugar, exercise more.

I have always had a positive attitude and look

forward to the second half of my life with faith

that it will be just as productive and fulfilling.

I have goals and dreams and plans.

I don't believe that there is an expiration

date on your dreams.  I have

many things I still want to do!

Thank you for stopping by and visiting with me

today.  I hope enjoyed seeing my sweet

little cupboard.  It almost looks bigger in these

pictures than it really is.  It stands just over 45"

tall.  It still has all it's original glass knobs!

Have a beautiful day!

Twyla



Happy Monday

Hi beautiful ladies!

Fill your day with joy

and fill your day with creativity.



For me, creativity brings a joy

to my heart and puts a

smile on my face!

Have a beautiful day!

Twyla

Pink Saturday

Hi Ladies!

This is one of my favorite images.

It is by Jessie Wilcox Smith.

She was a great painter who painted

Good Housekeeping covers from 1917 to 1933.

The children she painted has such a sweetness

about them.  I particularly love this sweet

little girl so diligently knitting.

Be sure to visit Beverly and the other's participating

in Pink Saturday!

Have a great day!

Twyla



Wizard of Oz Magic

From the desk of Lindsey

we have two ATC's (Artist Trading Card) dedicated to

the Wizard of Oz.

We wish to inspire you to join us

in another ATC Blog Hop.

The theme is Wizard of Oz and in

honor of the movie debut, we will

have it Aug. 19th.

We hope you will decide to join

the fun.  Just share your ATC and link to

our blog Aug. 19th.

Feel free to use this button on your sidebar.

 

Have a fun Friday!

Lindsey



Pierrots

Hello friends!

Recently my heart has been captured by these sweet little Pierrots!

I was searching on the net about the history of Pierrots and the more I read the more I became intrigued by them.

Their deco style and recurrent

misfortune is endearing to me.

So, when my Mom and Brother came home the next day from antiquing, my brother brought me a present!

This sweet little trio!

Aren't they too cute?

When researching Pierrots I had quite a time figuring out the correct pronounciation.

I wanted to be sure I had it correct, so I went online and happened across this free online talking dictionary site! It's so cool! If there is ever a word you are unsure of, type it in and find out!

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey