Crafting on the 4th

I am getting my craft on this holiday weekend. I took a fun class at Random Arts in Saluda, NC with Susan Edmondson. 

I am working on a fabric book and added some of my creations in there

I used my scraps from projects and created a vintage look to honor my grandparents from Lake Helen Florida

My dad was one of 18 children. His mom was the third wife. 

My grandma, Emma, had 9 and Sarah the first wife had 9. Wife number 2 only lasted 2 days. J.D. Said he didn't like her, so he put her on a train with a sack of potatoes sent her on her way. 

I found a sweet picture of my cousins and me. I am the one in suspenders (city girl but country at heart).

My next project to work on is a House on the Hill!  This is Susan's work.

I will be working at my desk enjoying my view and thinking of joy!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday

  

Be safe and enjoy your holiday!  I am so thankful for our freedom.  Di

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Secret Garden

Do you ever wonder what hides behind the doors of your mind when you are dreaming? I dream of a world of peace and beauty. 

 A land of joy and friendship.  Where all are safe. 

A land of beautiful sunsets to bring to close a gracious day of sharing. 

 A reflection of human kindness to each other with a bond of humanity. 

 Let's open those doors for all and not make it a secret. 

 Let's open our hearts and let the acceptance of each other overcome all other feelings. 

Cast aside your fear, hurt and tears. Show your love for one another

Let the child inside show you that to lead is to trust. 

Much love.  We all matter and we all need to show each other thru our words and actions. Di

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Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY : A DAY TO REMEMBER OUR VETERANS THAT FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM 

 My sweet grandson, Ro, was given my dad's medal when he was a baby.  It was the last time my dad saw him.  I felt so proud that day and this day!

My dad was a Master Sargent served in The Korean War, World War II and Retired during The Vietnam War

 

My Uncle Clem was in the navy as was my Grandfather

One of the youngest members of our family Wade Hampton died at age 18 during World War I off the coast of Ireland.  His Grandfather John Hubbard died at age 18 during the Civil War in America

    When you pause to think about the men and women that gave their lives for us, it is overwhelming.  With my head bowed and heart open, I thank all who have served and those that gave their lives for us.
Di

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Spring Planting

I found the perfect container to make my terranium.   A vintage one to boot

  I gathered my plants from Roses Garden Shop

 I even gathered some cute gnomes and this great tree stump vase. I hunted for some sticks with that beautiful moss on it. Sweet Rose let me get it from her shop grounds. 

 I got some advice a the shop and started with some natural stones, soil, activated charcoal and moss

 First lay your stones

 Follow with the aclivated charcoal   I then added the soil and started putting in my plants and goodies. 

  It turned out just how I imagined 

 A view from the top

 I believe my garden gnome works while I am not looking

 His friend is watering via the self supporting terranium rain system

  Sitting on the counter it greats me every morning and makes me smile. 

I will have to gather more containers. These will make great gifts. 

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Week end Finds

This weekend I went around town and got some great ideas. I came home with a few goodies.  At Rose's Garden Shop, I looked at terrariums.  I want to make one for my countertop. Rose made this beautiful house a garden shop and upstairs her home.

  Then I spied this wonderful apothecary jar with a metal top...you know how your heart goes pitter patter when you spy something!

   I loved it and wanted to take it home with me.  So I did!!

I found this sweet picture at my favorite sweet shop, The Pink House.   This print is from the 70's and I am a child of the 70's, so it went home with me for me. I am going to chalk paint the frame and put this in the craft room.  This picture reminds me of my 2 nieces. 

The next stop was at Renovation Station for a look at doors and metal.  At the Christmas flea, I bought a metal piece.  I should have gotten both but took only one.  So I was on the hunt for another piece.  While I was there I snapped some pictures of these great doors.

 I love the red one on the right.  That would make an awesome shelf or mounted with hooks.  Gee I should go back and get that!!

Wow, I found my other metal piece.  I am one lucky girl!

What a weekend.

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