Ripple Ta-Da!

Well, she's done! This ripple is about the only thing I've been able to work on over the last week. What with the headaches and the other flu like symptoms I was pretty much asleep 27/7. 

But....here she is.....

She is absolutely beautiful! I was gonna give her away, but I've changed my mind......she's mine!

I'm gonna keep her.

Yet again a big thanks to Lucy at attic24  her patterns are so easy and well organized.

She finished out to be a generous twin blanky....Well much closer to a full size. I didn't pay any attention to which color came next, except that I didn't want to double up on any colors......

Now for my next project........

I'm thinking about doing a over the shoulder bag with this cheery yarn....Hummm...

Still pretty interesting that I'm drawn to such bright colors?????

Well, Ta ta till next time......

Not Fun!

So, it looks like I have been having to much fun........or at least to much fun outdoors.  Haven't been feeling well for a while now, then I notice a bug bite and rash on leg that was not there before.......

hummm......Now I'm a nurse, so I know I've seen this "bulls eye" rash before, just can't remember where. After a few minutes on the Internet...low and behold...I have Lyme disease??????  Went to my favorite Doctor today...and yeeeppp! I was right.   So now, I start treatment....Nothing to worry about...just 2 weeks of doxycycline, and if that doesn't work then it's IV antibiotics, but I'll cross that bridge when I have to.

Now, just so all of you out there know....I never found a tick....I know we are outdoors alot, and we do the "search" every time we come back, so this lil bugger got what he wanted and was gone...  this explains....the horrible headaches, upset stomach, and ALL the other fun flu like symptoms I've had now for about a week. I'll keep ya posted....

Ta ta till next time!

Ripple, Ripple, Ripple!

I have to say that I am deliciously in love with this blanky.

The pattern is form Lucy at attic24 , and I am totally smitten with it.

it's so soft and soothing. I just love to sit here and work away on it.

 The rhythmic motion of this pattern is so....relaxing that I have falling asleep while working on it....

The color pallet is not my usual choice for a blanket for myself. My home is in a muted earth tones, but I've been peeking in on MeMe Rose's and Hen House  blogs

 and I do have to say it's wonderful! Their color pallet's are almost hypnotic for me.

 Maybe it's because I am now on a day schedule that I'm deeply seeking something brighter,

 but I just couldn't resist when I was yarn shopping.....

 And this pattern is so easy and smooth it was no time before my lil blanky now covers my lap and legs....

 I just adore it when a blanket gets to this point...

you can just feel all the love that goes into it! Not sure what I'm going to do with it when its done?

 I'm almost temped to change the whole house.....hummmm...

but I can't because it's now the market, but watch out new house,

 cuz there's gonna be some color changes when that time comes........

Ta ta till next time...



Outdoor adventures!

Well, I'm at my last night off of work.. I've had a wonderful 8 days off, and I've loved every bit of it. We spent a lot of time doing outdoor activities.......Well, mainly fishing......

Aren't the goslings just adorable!

We did encounter some strange animal foot prints....

They almost look like hoof prints, but this at a little state park?

I've never seen prints like this....

We followed them for quite a while, and then to our amazement

 we found the cause.....

Ha Ha, it's my middle son J.

It was very hot out, and they begged me to jump into the lake...clothes and all.  As you can see I gave in....

We had so much fun taking pictures and texting them to Dad! 

 We had him wondering what the heck was in the park.....

I have started a new project.......... Here's a sneak peek....

He he......can't wait till it's done!

Ta ta till next time....

Too much fun!

Well, I've had the last week off of work, and there is so much to share! The first three days it rained, which normally I like,because it's good sleeping weather, but when I have precious time off......

So Lil M and I decided to bust out our 99 cent patterns and pick a project.......

And of we had so much fun making this one......

she named her Gumdrop........Awww......

We used my new vintage machine......

Ya know I was gonna clean it off and then take the picture, but then again why?  All of crafter's know our tables and machines are always piled with something to be done...right? It's a Nelco and I just love it and the way it fits in the desk it's absolutely perfect!

I'll be back to post more pictures of our adventures ....

Ta ta till next time!

And the winner is.......

Hello all! Hope you've had a good week? Thank you for the comments about my candles.

                                                               


                                                        I do have a winner........






and that is............










                                       tracy z! : o )


Please email me, so I can arrange for delivery.

I'll be back soon...I have lots of projects going and should have some ta da moments on the way.

Ta ta till next time....

Fishing

A few days ago the fam and I went fishing a the local state park. We didn't get any fishing time in camping, because the weather was so bad, so we were jones'en to get some pole and hook time in.

This is Cunningham Lake

First fish.....and the hubby caught it!

A baby Bullhead.....of coarse we practice catch and release.....

We did catch a lot of baby fishes....

My favorite time of day.....

 I just love the twilight.....the way the scenery reflects off the lake.....

Here's all T,  lil M and Dad standing lake side..

 Here's J with a another fish...

You need to look way over the the left to see it.

All in all, we lost count as to how many we caught, but we had a blast. Can't wait to get out there again.

Ta ta till next time....

P.S. up to 4 comments on the candle give away! Still a couple days left, I'll post the winner later in the week.

Candle Making

So, I have been for quite a while now collecting little vintage tea cups, creamers, gravy boats, etc...for a future project. I just find them irresistible, and can't seem to pass by them when I see them. I've just had a long stretch off of work, so I decide now was the time to do something with them......Candles! Wippy!

I was a little overwhelmed at first, because of all the different waxes out there, and I haven't even tried scenting them yet. As you can see in the picture there is a teacup and creamer I've been holding onto for what it seems like forever....

 I used crystal wax with those two.

Here's a gravy boat with a natural wax....

And I just love the glassware...mugs, sugar bowels,....etc. I love the way the candle flame shines through them. I will next time only fill them half full so they shine a bit more. But I do have to admit...I'm addicted!

Now what to do with them once they are done?  Should I give them away, sell them, or keep them? Or have a drawing form the comment list on this post? Oh that might work, then maybe I would get some comments....hummmm....

I'll check back in one week and see how many have commented, and if there is more than 3 then I'll draw for the winner.........Your prize shall be.....

Happy commenting!

Ta ta  till next time!