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December 30, 2015
Long time no see.
June 9, 2015
Yes, it has been way to long. Life just gets in the way or maybe I am just terribly slow . any way…there is color challenge over at the Daily Marker by Kathy Racoosin and I have been trying to keep up. Well…maybe not running a race here but here are my coloring attempts.
Sweet Katelyn
Very Happy -un-Birthday
Now that’s a butterfly
I really enjoy learning from all of these really good “stampers” . It is very time consuming to watch all of the video’s but goodness I don’t want to miss anything. I do have to use what I have and that means simple supplies at my work station. No Copic (yet) but I do have a couple of Chameleon ColorTones sets and left over SU Blendabilities and a watercolor set that my grands use. Of course the usual SU markers too. There are probably some left over watercolor pants from way back but they will be in the bottom of the craft closet and I haven’t looked lately. Both my younger sister and I were art majors in collage but like I said that was a long time ago.
Now not to make this any longer than necessary would you like to see a few things made for the grands? OK here we go…..
L’s one year birthday
My number 5 grand and number 2 grandson turned one this past April. Goodness he might be grown before I get to hug him, but that is another story for another day. I understand his room is decorated with moon and stars so …..
Next up is number one grand and number one grand son who just turned 5. Oh me…His party was all about Super Hero stuff and his
Five years old
mom made all of the children super capes to fly around in.. This was my card…. and this was his gift.
Up,up and away
He loves the UP movie and came in one day and said ” Bebe, I need an adventure book” so what else but an adventure book had to be made. Now he can fill it with all his dreams and discoveries.
That’s it for today. Who knows maybe tomorrow will bring more of what I have been up to.
Let me remind you that … This is the day that the Lord made…Let us rejoice
Until next time do have a good day
Still learning?????
February 19, 2015
This blog has been on going for awhile, just hasn’t gotten of the ground. Why is my text repeating it’s self over and over? So lets try this again…..
Like I’ve said before life keeps getting in the way of progress here. I get started then bam…something calls me away. Like…before Thanksgiving when my DH had a heart issue and had to have two stents put in. Then he had to have extensive oral surgery to get ready for heart surgery that the Dr.s have now decided is to dangerous. Which is fine since we weren’t really looking forward to that. Meds and life change is working out pretty well. Still some problems but hopefully the future will take care of that.
Our new granddaughter was born on Dec, 6. Just as pretty as her other sisters and her brother. Yes 4 under 4. Busy family but fun fun fun.
Several weeks ago, or maybe a month or so , time flies, our herd bull passed away. This is Tank…
Tank on the ground
New man on the ground at Journey End Farm. The girls are happy, he is happy with all the girls and we are looking forward to his babies coming someday. Our grandson announced he wants a bull but he want him to have horns and be either green or yellow. Lol. No horns thank you.
First tryNew
Learning something new. I have been very interested in Chameleon Blends pens. They are kinda pricey but so are the other options. There is a learning curve but so far I kinda like them and we will see if I order more. Being refillable is a plus. This card is my first attempt. Simple. The next picture is the inside which has a book mark. Sorry the sentiment doesn’t show .
Book mark
Valentine candy box
This box is what I gave my son’s and DnL’s for Valentines. Good ole chocolate inside of course. Having recently discovered Lia Griffith I am learning how to make her beautiful paper flowers. Hers are so pretty and so real looking. the rose is my first attempt but I will make more. You can find her at Liagriffith.com . All of her paper crafting is so nice. Not just paper but of course I am drawn to the paper.
Thank you
We have a sweet friend who has been under the weather, which is no place to be, and since Teal is her favorite color …well…this designer paper just cried out to me for her. She is better and I do hope she has a need for Thank You cards. Don’t we all at times?
Card box
Of course cards requires a gift box and yes the best things in life aren’t things at all.
Please let me know if you stumble upon this blog. Any one interested in my fun thing can get in touch and let me know. I would love to introduce you to paper crafting , or farm life as we know it. Until next time…Remember…This is the day the Lord made…Rejoice! (even if it is too cold to be happy about much except Spring which is just around the corner)
Hello…I’m here…again
October 11, 2014
Well, it has been awhile. Things just seem to get really crazy around here sometime. Between home chores, gardening, keeping the kidos and now soccer games…well you get the idea. Listen…you have not lived until you have watched 4 year olds play soccer. Just so cute. They really are getting better with each game and we have enjoyed every minute even though some finish really close to bed time for us. We are early to bed and early to rise. Does it make us wiser? Maybe.
There hasn’t been much creative stamping going on lately but I can show you what I made for a birthday present/card.
Happy Birthday Meredith
Word book
This is called a Kennedy Word Book and I really enjoy making them. Meredith has a favorite color can you guess? Green! So that’s where the inspiration came from. The first picture is the front and of course the last is the “word” part. It pulls out and is really cute. Pictures don’t really do it justice.
Finally got more planted in the hoop house for fall. This morning I got 18 plants of broccoli and 9 plants of Swiss Chard (the colorful kind) all neatly tucked in and mulched with pine straw. The lettuce and red mustard is looking good but some little something is eating the mustard before we get to. DE will take care of that . Rain is coming in hopefully tomorrow as there is hope we will be eating later this fall. Are the prices at your store going up on a regular base? They are here. Ok…one last picture… my little soccer player and goodness isn’t he a handsome sport?
Just like his Daddy all over again.
Soccer time
Well better get the chicken on to cook and we will see about posting more often . In the mean time remember…this is the day the Lord made…Rejoice
Helloooooo?
September 10, 2014
Yes I have been out lately. There are just so many hours in a day and mine seem to be all used up. I will be back , hopefully next week, but for today I really am asking everyone to be in prayer for every ones safety for the next few days. An awfully lot of things going on that could effect a lot of people. God is good but his patience must be running out. Prayer warriors unite!
Where has time gone?
August 17, 2014
Oh, goodness I don’t have any idea where it has gone. It has been a while since I have posted ,but goodness how do bloggers do what they do. Surely others have email to go through,snail mail,laundry, meals to fix,gardening,grandma things and all sorts of time eating daily activities. How do they do all this and blog too??
Now,since we left off,way back in July…that is July .. the garden has hit bottom and after moving and removing I have a new crafting space. My 4 year old GS has started 4 year pre-school and and I have opened an Etsy store for my handmade cards etc. Please check it out, leave a “like” and “follow” so more traffic will come my way.
Lets see if I can find something to show you.
Butterfly mobile
Yes! This was made for my sweet GD and her 1st birthday. The butterflies are die cut from cardstock and hung on fishing line.(Of course all cardstock is from Stampin’Up!).
It hasn’t been put up yet, not sure why, but it will flutter in the breeze of the window air conditioner when they do.
The common day lilies were really pretty this year.
And when picked late evening they are especialy pretty. T
he picture isn’t the best but trust me, a bowl or basket full is no longer common.
Well. I will get back in the grove soon, but until then check out the Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/LatebloomingDesigns. you might also want to go to the Stampin’Up! page at http://lateblooming.stampinup.net and see all the new stuff and check out the specials . More than I can list. Need help? Just ask.
Until later…Remember..This is the day the Lord made…Rejoice!
Yankee Invasion
July 3, 2014
Mississippi Welcome
If you don’t know already, I live in Leake Co. Mississippi. My DIL’s family (mother, aunt, 2 sisters and nephew) have come for a visit to the Grove Estate. They are from MA. Long way off. I really think they just wanted to see all of my DIL’s livestock. She has her very own zoo. Chickens..some hens…some roos…ducks… “glass box” fish, an illusive cat and several dogs.( Six or seven at last count.) This poor girl should have been raised in the country, on a farm, instead of concrete. She loves animals of all kinds. I didn’t count all the birds nesting in and around their place.
To be proper in a Southern way I needed to make something, crafters are in need of making something, so they would know we do have hospitality down here. The picture above is the something I came up with. A small package of gift cards. Here are the colors etc.
Two of the packs are the same. Then the next two are the same also,just different than the first. Now that makes since doesn’t it. lol
First Pack:
Paper: White CS (probably from Walmart) is the base
on all cards.
Layers: New In-Color from SU
Blackberry Bliss,
Hello Honey
Lost Lagoon
Mossy Meadow
Tangelo Twist
Stamped Layer white CS then
stamped with Morning Meadow in the
matching color
Small pearls added to three
flowers
Envelopes: white heavy printer
paper made with the punch board and
lined with matching color DSP
Second Pack :
Paper:white CS.
Then on one there is a butterfly ( colored with the new Blendabilities markers Daffodil Delight) and cut out to layer on base. Next is a stamp from So Very Grateful colored with the Blend markers in Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Old Olive ,small rhinestones added to two flowers. Another of the same stamp but colored with Rose Red, Wisteria Wonder, and Wild Wasabi with the water brush. Next: Stamped flower from Morning Meadow in Calypso Coral twice and punched one out to add layered on top. Then just added Crystal Effects to center. Last but not least Stamped from Simply Sketched in Certainly Celery (retired) and Crystal Effects on the berries
Envelopes were also made from white printer paper and lined with a matching color DSP
Tags: Daffodil Delight CS punched with the scallop top punch along with a layer of All Abloom. A piece of doily is under the punched out pansy shape in Tangelo Twist CS with Petite Petals in Daffodil Delight held together with a brad from retired Subtles minibrads. Finished off with a leaf of Mossy Meadow and an Artisan label in white CS layered in Blushing Bride CS.
All of this is tied up in cello bags with Daffodil Delight Seam binding and a thin green with white dots ribbon from WalMart
Goodness. This was long but I do hope they enjoy giving their next gifts with these gift cards and will remember the South. Ya’ll come back you hear!
Enjoy the 4th and remember … this is the Lords Day …Rejoice!
Any questions? http://lateblooming.stampinup.net to order
Mojo Monday #351
June 26, 2014
Mojo Monday #351
Don’t think I have ever done Mojo before. This was fun and here is are the details….
Base: Mossy Meadows CS that beautiful new green from SU
Layer: All Abloom wall paper look ,but really pretty
Banner: Whisper White CS cut very thin
Tag: Blushing Bride DSP shaped with the scallop top punch
Flower: Blushing Bride CS punched with Pansy punch; layered with white cs punched with 1 3/4 scallop circle and another Blushing Bride over stamped with Calypso Coral ink and punched with Petite Petals
Tag is tied with white bakers twine
Turned out pretty . We will see what the folks at Mojo Monday think.
Paper Players #201
June 23, 2014
Paper Players#201
This was a small challenge for me. While the new DSP All Abloom is really pretty ( if you are into wall paper- which I am not) things started coming together then fell apart really fast. Just too much! Here is the fix….
Base: White Card Stock
Layer: #1 Mossy Meadows ( love this green)
#2 All Abloom DSP
Tag: #1 Daffodil Delight and All Abloom
#2 Calypso Coral ( because I don’t have Strawberry Slush) and Daffodil Delight. This is where some of the question came in. Too plain, so I added another layer of DD (because the tag has already been glued down) and embossed it.. ok…better but now the butterfly.
Butterfly: Daffodil Delight CS –Love DD but to much yellow ,so added another smaller die cut stamped with Calypso Coral. Still bad..so ..added a White CS die stamped with Calypso Coral. Much better to my way of thinking any way. Now to jazz it up a bit add Basic pearls so the butterfly has a body and scatter a few here and there to help balance the white peaking out on the base.
Well such is life in my world of crafting and card making.
There is always room for learning and beside this doesn’t have any thing to do with the price of eggs. lol
Do take a look at my web service at Stampin’Up! http://lateblooming.stampinup.net and let me know if I can be of help to you .If I can’t answer your questions I know people who can.
Have a great week and Remember…this is the Lords Day…Rejoice.
It not all Cards
June 21, 2014
Here at Journey End Farm it’s not all cards and stamps and ink and glue and tape. Nope there are flowers for real.
The picture turned out really bright but the common day lilies are bright and so pretty even it they are gone by morning.
I read a nice story ,years ago, in the old Victoria magazine about a lady who raised day lilies. Every evening she would go out
and”pick flower” . She would fill baskets and vases’ and buckets and bowls with every color in the rainbow from her garden . Can’t you just imagine the beauty. Next morning she would just dump them in the compost pile and wait for the evening again. Beautiful way to enjoy Gods creation.
Here is a picture of one of my gifts to Anna Marie on her first birthday.
Butterflies…lots of butterflies and one sweet baby girl growing up way too fast.
There is also a new baby of a different kind but just as important to us farmers.</p
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Do have a great weekend…until later. Remember… this is the Lords Day…Rejoice!
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