Gifts to and from a Blogger

Some time ago Myrna from Heirlooms asked me if I wanted to do a swap with her.  Something we both made.  Well, I was going out of town, and then Myrna went out of town, and then life went on....finally, I sat down and finished my gift and so did Myrna!

What a treat I got in the mail.  I just adore this little book of inspiration and Bible passages.  Take a look!!

This sweet musical symbol is the clasp to keep the book closed.

Each section has a tag stuck inside!

I sent her a wall hanging in Altered Art.

Thank you Myrna for such a treasured keepsake!!  I am so glad we finally got our gifts to each other!!

Linking to Vintage Inspiration at Debbie's.

Fall-ing slowly and other "stuff"!

Slowing I am decorating for Fall.  Haven't got the tubs out yet...but I have a friend coming for lunch and I had to do a squirrel tablescape.  Last year when packing up my Fall things, I realized I had some acorn and squirrel items...so, a Tablescape was hatched in my brain!!

Hubby bought me the place card holders years ago.....

I used tags for the placecards

I think this looks sorta Artsy!!

Dollar Tree squirrel!

I used my wicker chargers because of the wicker acorn basket.

Cleaned off back patio and found these harvest-y pots at Dollar Tree...Ro, I thought of you cuz I know you love this thing!!

Mom, what are ya doin???  Can we play, or eat?

This is all BJ's fault!!  She told us about that Apple Fritter Bread.  I made French Toast and put some cooked apple slices in some Maple Syrup!  Oh mercy...this was yummy!!

Back to a little decorating...I have had this glass bowl full of glass fruit from Kirklands for years...

Remember how I often say I still love Country decor...well see, I am a schizo decorator too!!

Saw this pillow at Bells or Bealls, whichever you prefer to call it!!  It was on sale for $3.00 and I wanted it...you all don't care if I mix styles do you??

My school desk seemed to be begging for the pillow...at least for now!

This is a QVC arrangement.  I have Christmas, Fall, and Spring.

I put it on the sofa table in the Family room....I think it is so pretty and the candle is battery and with a timer!!  Oh, I love those!!

Hope you all followed me through this post!  Oh, I almost forgot....I am a happy, happy blogger.  Now for you all that have been blogging a short while and have 1000 followers, just overlook me here...but I almost have 300 followers!!!  Little ole me!!  I can barely stand it!!  YEAH!

I am joining Marty for Tabletop Tuesday and......
Show off your cottage Monday at Cielos 
and WOW at Kim's
No Minimalist Here

Putting away the seashells....

and thinking more of Fall....
Although it is not oranges and yellows, I love this look for Fall.  Everything just shopped around my home. 

The beautiful runner was a gift last year from my friend Melody.  I just love the browns and blacks and golds together.
So, I guess officially, Shelia, I have Fallen!!

I also had to play a bit with some creating....saw the idea on Pinterest...this is my version...

Hung this by my husband's side of the bathroom sink.  Do you think he will notice??

I finished a couple more projects!!

When Sally and I stopped by HL, I picked up some supplies to finish a couple of projects!  They have been PATIENTLY waiting!!
Months ago Karen and I found these cute towels at a boutique and we challenged each other to make a pillow.  I finally got mine done!  The flower is not my creation, but a swap gift....I cut a doily apart and coffee stained it.  Even my husband said, "That is quite nice"!  WOW!

I have blog envy....now, don't you snicker, you all probably have it too!  I see all these gorgeous cheese trays and lifts...for vignettes....but I just frankly, don't have any!!  So what is a girl to do?
Make one!
I had this drawer front.  I found the extra large spools and painted them and then put paper that went in my kitchen.  Can you say, love it?  I really think this is cute and I am going to look for a square piece of wood to do one!!  IF I had some old door knobs...(I am in my Mamie Jane mode here!) I would use those!!

Yesterday and today I have been sorting and organizing my craft supplies.  What a job...and I don't even have that much!  But I got it done!  I do have a couple of things I would like to make for Fall decorating.  Or, I guess I should say I want to copy cat!!  Anyways, later for that.

I am joining Marty for Tabletop Tuesday....
Wow Us Wednesday at Kim's 
Fall in Love with your Home at Laura's. 
Show your Creations at Kristen's. 
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground.

Another Girlfriend Fun Saturday!

My friend Sally and I went to Kimberly Ann's Tea Room in Glendale.  The day started out beautifully cool....but boy, it got hot!!  We shopped around some of the neat stores in Glendale and then had a late High Tea.  It was delicious and wonderful to just have girl fun!!

Sally wants to do this on her porch...isn't it precious!

This is Sally!!

Look, a giant bear like my mini one!!  Had to get a pic!

Isn't this cute?  This was in front of the Bear Shoppe.

Pink!!!  and the flatware too!!

Remembered to take a picture BEFORE we jumped in!!

During our wonderful lunch we decided if we cleverly went home...we would drive RIGHT PAST Hobby Lobby!!  And if we were THAT CLOSE, we really should run in...it would be the thrifty saving gas thing to do!!!  Two hours later....we made it home!  I was so happy because I was able to pick up some craft supplies that I needed to finish a couple of things.....and I did when I got home.  But that is for another day!!

We will NEVER FORGET!

Somebody Stop Me!!

I have been in a crafting frenzy lately.  I think it is the Hot weather and not being able to be out much....

Months ago I bought this magnet board...it is about 8X10....I finally sat down last night when I could not sleep - and collaged it.  I love how it turned out.  The button is a magnet.  I want to make another one...but they have to be totally flat including the thread...so you have to find just the right one!

 Only used what I had on hand....so the only cost was months ago to buy the magnet board. 

Hope you like it!  I think it will abide by my computer to leave notes to my sweetie!!

Hi Everybody...

did you think I fell off the planet?  No, I am still here.  I must admit that I had a little bit of a rough spell with this new chemo.  But I am better now.  I did make a treat for someone, but she doesn't have it yet...so I can't show it.  I have been busy getting some papers ready for a paper craft day with one of the ladies I went to retreat with.  We are going to put our pictures into a book for each of us.

It is still HOT.  Really, I would love to show you pictures of Fall decor and things...but it is just too hot to even get the boxes out.  We heard on the news today that it is expected that AZ is going to have a very warm and dry winter.  Now we are always warm, but we do get some moisture and cooler weather, which helps with the wildflowers.  So we will see.

I am trying to think of something to show you, because every post needs a picture....so here one is!

from Pinterest

Oh mercy.....I really have got to stop!

I mean first there is blogging....now pinning!  But it is fun, and I am so into fun....so, guess what???

I am gonna do it!

I Got out the Sewing Machine!!!!

I must have been really bored, or heat stroke or somethin'....cuz I finished this pillow that I started before last Christmas.  Actually, I finished another pillow but I need some stuffin' before I show it.  And yes, I hand embroidered it!!

This is a gift for someone who LOVES buttons.  Now I did see a pillow like this a while ago and that is where I got the idea...but I don't remember who.  That was before PINTEREST!  If you have a pillow like this please let me know and I will definately give you the credit!

Well, that is it....Sewing took all my originality out of my brain for the rest of the week!!

Joining House in  the Roses. 
Also joining Laura @ Decor to Adore. 
Joining Ann for Open House Friday. 
Also Show Us your Creation party at Kristen's and Debra @ Common Ground.