Short, Sweet and Shabby

Another crafty "roll" has me in its grips! I've been making shabby/vintage look cards with added lace and glitter.

I used some free postcard type cards I downloaded from Shabby Art Boutique (www.shabbyartboutique.com). If you sign up to her Newsletter, you receive darling freebies every month! She also has a wonderful Etsy shop with her personal artwork digitals.

I also had a great idea for making some sweet little Scripture pockets, a place for small tags with Bible verses, and some blank tags to write your own favorite verses on.

Each one has a bookmark tucked into the top pocket. 

A person could give one as a gift in and of itself, or slip it into an envelope and mail it. 

I'm taking all these projects to the consignment shop that sells my items, in Clatskanie, Oregon, about 23 miles from me..  It's name is NW Connections Trading Post. So far, things are selling well!!

Our weather is warmer this week. I'm so happy for that. It definitely perks up those winter blahs.

Until next time,............

Sending spring blessings your way!

Marilyn

A Walk in the Woods

Well it's "only" been 2 months since I posted! Life is busy, which is a good thing! Keeps me on my toes. 

Speaking of toes, I used them (and my feet!) to go for a walk in the woods by my house, a few weeks ago. Was a beautiful rare sunny day in February.

Im so lucky to have these forest woods just down the road from me. I had been wanting to explore these woods since I moved here! Only took me two years.

Lots of huge ferns.

Besides trying to get out and walk more, I've been paper crafting a lot. I've been on a real roll, and can't seem to stop! As my mom used to say, "get it while the getting's good". And I am.

Making photo books.

I love these 6x6 floppy photo books made from only 2 pieces of 12x12 scrapbook paper! I'm addicted to making them.

And of course, need to have pink and green!

Took some Christmas pictures with my sweet kitty, Maddie.

Found a bumble bee doing it's darndest to get the nector out of my Daphne flower!

Diving headfirst!!

I'm trying to shed some lbs I've gained this last year, so drinking a protein and greens drink almost every day to replace a meal. I add some of my own frozen blueberries and Maca powder for energy.

It helps to I drop a little weight (if I would stick to it)!!!

I've also been making refrigerator magnets to sell in the trading post in my nearby town.

The owner loves plants and has many for sale in her shop. I thought she'd appreciate these! I also made some with Sasquatch on them as her store tends to have alot of Sasquatch themed items. This IS Bigfoot country ya know!!

That's the news from here. I'm enjoying the cozy rainy days inside, and the occasional sun filled day. Summer will come all too soon!