I am a copy cat. In my crafting, I have always been a copy cat who tweaks-- I admit it for all to read! 

 

Here is my latest copy cat creativity:
It is great to have grandchildren. It is also fun to be able to make things for them, as I did for my kids. Sometimes I actually am able to create fun stuff.
Late last fall one of my daughters asked if I would make Christmas stockings for her two little girls. I was so honored that she asked me to help with her family tradition. She gave me a link to a place that had several stocking designs. She said she didn't care what I made. WOW! Again, I felt so happy that she had entrusted me to design this family heirloom.
It took me a bout a week to decide what I wanted to put on them. I am not an angel fan, but when I saw this clip art I knew what the tops of the stockings need to have on them. Just below the clip art are the finished stockings. I have to say, it was one of those fun times I have had at being creative!

Soooo, putting pictures on here is going to take practice. Hopefully you can see what it all looks like.









Here are the two stockings. I am not good at embroidery but ended up sewing their names on the top white lace. I forgot to take a picture of that!
Instead of holding a heart, they are holding a ribbon with beads the word "BELIEVE". I had to buy two packages of alphabet beads because there weren't enough "E"s for both stockings! But it was worth it, don't you think?

So, I started 'pinning'. I am not at all techie but this seems to fascinate me. Or maybe it just gives an excuse to play on the computer instead of exercising. It also gives me something to converse about in a group of younger women, like my daughters.


Many, many years ago, when websites were becoming popular, I wanted to start one on sewing. Hints, techniques, patterns, products, ideas, etc. -- I wanted to share all the fun! I have even wished I could have had a public access TV show. I love the ones on TV now! One of my favorites is Quilting Arts TV. The host, Pokey (yes her real name) brings a whole new world of creative sewing and fabric crafts to my knowledge base. 


In the more recent years, I have been doing a lot of alterations to make prom dresses look like a young woman would feel comfortable in it. Some times it is a challenge because of the way they are made. But I like to do them. For the website, I had even thought about presenting all the many ways of making a dress modest -- especially for those delightful prom dresses. Here is one dress -- the pics are a little out of order but you can see what was done.

This is the back --- yes, there was a hole.

This is the front ...

And this is the dress I began with. The color was gorgeous and we lucked out by having a friend who had this extra piece of curtain sheer that matched perfectly. And there is a whole story behind my friend being there to give us the fabric. I often saw miracles happen because these girls wanted to have a modest, high fashion dress. It is one of the fun things I do with sewing.


Of course, I also wanted to be behind the scenes of The Price is Right --- inventing games --- not modeling! 


Guess I got side tracked. 
So, I started 'pinning' . . . more stories later!

It's Been Too Long.

I am not sure if anyone even reads this. I guess if I am going to use this space to share all my  crafty knowledge, I need to be more routine in posting to my blog.

Maybe soon. I will think on what to post and then -- it will show up!!!

Too many thoughts to get in one blog!

This past month, I have been busy but at other times I have been bored. And sometimes my brain just wants to sit.
Here is how I spent my month:
Oldest son got  married. Family cam from far and wide. My finger is doing well for those who want to know. Made vegan cupcakes. Got rave reviews. All I did was follow a recipe. But it was fun.
Youngest son had his 30th birthday  but he was in a different state so no hugs or cake. But he got the singing phone call -- we had to leave it as a message. :(
Even though I have no children going to school, I went to lunch with a friend to celebrate hers going back. Fun.

I finished some sewing projects and started others. I finished sewing a skirt that my daughter had started. And mailed it to her. She said it fit. I am suppose to be getting a picture....
I helped with a church Girls Activity Day (ages 8 to 12) where I totally enjoyed myself. Girls that age are the best!
I dried some fruit leather and will be doing more today. :) Who wants some?
Also went grocery shopping and ate out with my husband. Fun. Really.
And that is what I have been doing.
Busy sometimes. Bored others. This is my life.

Dandelions -- Not Just a Weed

They are Wishing Flowers! 

I inserted pictures so you all can see what lovely flowers dandelions are. Who started the rumor that dandelions are weeds? I think it was a jealous Englishman. Couldn't stand such a pretty flower decking out our yards. If anyone else agrees then make a comment!

My random thoughts for today --- Aren't you lucky?

*got a lesson in bed bugs --- EEEWWW!! Gross! Disgusting! ETC!!!!

*totally overfilled my dishwasher -- will the dishes be clean enough to eat on?

*finished reading all the books I checked out from the library -- ordered more and am waiting impatiently!

*felt cooler air ...heat wave gone - YEA!!!

*talked to my sister yesterday - wish we lived closer...

*got a request from Paperback Swap

*get to go buy hair dye....

*think I have found the fabric piece for part of a special project -- finally!

*realized all my videos in the VHS format are old and will not play in my VCR anymore...the tape gets twisted. :(

*Christmas wish list: DVDs of all the old movies I had...well, a few of them at least.

*I can spend the day whatever I want.,,,,,,,, Dilemma: what do I want to do?

*want to learn how to make this blog more whimsical.

*that is all for now.

Late at Night

It is usually hard for me to go to bed because I don't sleep well. Not that matters to anyone who read this blog. But I find myself up late. I think it is because I do not have anything to do when I get up.

I am starting to sympathize with those who have retired. I try to make myself work on a project or maybe even clean something!!! But it is hard to plan out a day and keep myself occupied when there is not much to do. I am sure I will find a niche someday, doing something that means something and also occupies my time. If you have a suggestion, let me know. :)

Well, I am going to try to sleep.
Pleasant dreams, everyone.
Becky