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Oh the trees are frightfully bare! My gardens are all cleaned out, the dirt turned over ready for spring, and the containers all packed away in the garage. The only thing left outside that’s green is the lawn but even that will soon lose its color as we head into the deep autumn despite still enjoying 70 degree days. As October comes to a close and after I manage to get in some extra calorie burning by raking up all of the leaves from the neighbors’ trees, I pulled together one more Halloween project before I put aside the ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and bones to work on some projects for Thanksgiving and then Christmas. The current challenge on the Frilly & Funkie Blog is A Very Vintage Halloween. The challenge is generously sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. […]
’Tis the season for colds – nothing like an autumn cold to start it all off right? Despite a couple of naps this weekend, lots of hot honey and lemon, and several boxes of tissues I was able to spend a little bit of time in my craft room. And, I worked on Week #3 of the 12 Tags of Christmas – Funkie Junkie style. The challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. Linda’s blog has all of the rules and there is still time to join in the challenge! […]
READ MOREHappy October! The leaves here have all turned yellow and red. The height of the aspen changing is finished and the furnace has started to come on when we get those cooler mornings. As we head toward Halloween, the tag for this month’s Tim Holtz Tech Remix Challenge involves using the Distress Collage Medium (Crazing) and the Sizzix Mask Thinlits. I really liked working with the crazing collage medium – its texture and effect are pretty fun to work with especially with the Distress Crayons. I chose the Zombie Thinlit for this month’s tag. And, as zombies love to eat brains, I figured I would go with it! […]
READ MOREHello! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. I’m sure that everyone has started to experience the cooler temperatures and changing colors of autumn. I spent a day of my weekend tackling 26.2 miles on foot across Chicago. I made it. I might have not looked pretty doing it but I got it done. Thank you to Chicago and all of the spectators, in particular my own cheering squad, for cheering me on!!! […]
READ MOREHello! I am thrilled to have been asked to be a guest designer on the Frilly & Funkie blog! The challenge for the next two weeks is “Author, Author” and challenges us to develop a vintage or shabby chic project that is inspired by a book. I am an avid (and fast) reader. As an English major I delve into books looking for the hidden meaning of things and the hints from the author that foreshadows the end of the story. And, I am still a bit old fashioned when it comes to my books – I want paper. There is something about being able to pick up a book and turn the pages and not have to worry if I plugged it in to recharge! I know that I am not alone! This challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. […]
READ MOREIt’s time for Linda’s 12 Tags of Christmas! All of the details of the challenge can be found on The Funkie Junkie blog. The challenge is generously sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. […]
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Hello! We’ve definitely fallen into autumn! The leaves are yellow and you can hear the crackling of them blowing along the ground when the wind blows. The days are a comfortable temperature but it’s definitely cooler. I’ve been trying to enjoy this weather because before I know it I will be dragging out jackets, mittens, hats, and scarfs. After two weeks away from my craft room I made a return this weekend! Yea!! This weekend I worked on the current challenge for the Frilly and Funkie Blog – Going Round in Circles. The challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. […]