Christmas tea??

Once again my Christmas cactus is confused

about the time of year.

It seems to be more of a Thanksgiving and Easter cactus.

Sure is pretty regardless of the time of year.

Won’t you stop over at Kimmies to see what my friends are doing today…I’m heading there next.

And thank you for not noticing the dust on my end table.

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Tea Tuesday

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201111/06

Tea dye

The other day I came across this cool tea tin. Now I’m not a big fan of Jasmine or any floral tea for that matter but I did like the tin. Who knew it would be full of tea. Not wanting to actually drink it I decided to do a little experiment. I had some scraps of muslin so I heated some water and threw the muslin and tea in with it and let it sit all day while I was out and about.

It didn’t get as dark as I believe black tea would have but the fabric strips are a nice aged color.

So what did I do with them you ask…

a little layered fabric hair accessory for my girl.

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201111/04

Light box

I finally made myself a light box for photography!!

I’ve seen many tutorials on the web but put it to the back of my to-do list. Well, now it’s to-done. It may not be the prettiest light box but I didn’t have to buy a thing.

I have to show you the huge difference that it makes even without adding any additional light from a lamp.

This was a picture I took yesterday on my sofa table.

I thought the dark wood of the table would really make the vintage ornaments pop.

And they do…but not in the way I was really looking for.

Now look at this picture taken inside the light box!

What a difference!

I’m definitely going to have much better photos from now on…at least for the small stuff.

Now I just need to figure out where to store it so it doesn’t get damaged or dirty but is still very accessible.

Tea with Grandma

I missed tea with Kimmie and friends last week…

I just had to make it for tea today.

About this time of year I start to get very sentimental. I’m sure its because the Holidays are right around the corner and that means family and friends…renewing those connections.

So…I’m having tea in spirit with my Grandma. I’m using a cup from her china set and thinking about what it would have been like to actually know her.

I’ve used her image in many pieces of art over the years.

This one is is quite timely. It is from a set that I sent off for a Somerset Memories challenge. It wasn’t one of mine that they actually published but I still really like it!

I think this was the first piece that I used this image on….

I recycled a CD and some denim in this one to make a unique wall hanging or ornament.

Another fun one….

I used so many techniques on this canvas. It was a great big experiment that turned out pretty well.

Are there times of the year that make you more nostalgic? Or maybe its a song… a scent… a movie?

I’d love to hear your stories…

Sew what!

Yeah, I know that was a lame title.

I’m blaming the allergy medicine.

Anyway…

I’ve been sewing like crazy along with making cards. A friend of mine got a table at her kids school Holiday fundraiser. She asked me if I’d want to send her anything to sell. I’m trying to make items that are lightweight and small as I’ll be mailing these to her. These little patchwork tissue packs seem to fit the bill.

I have a few other ideas but one

thing at a time.

Making cards

Ok…so the thumb still hurts but I can’t seem to

not use it.

No matter what it is in life…I use that thumb.

So I might as well make some cards…right?

I made a lot of cards…

they are like chips…bet you can’t eat just one…er…make just one.

I’ve had a couple people ask me lately about my photo cards for the holidays. Gifts and such I’d assume.

Which got me thinking…I should really sit down and make a bunch with all the photos I already have!

I also made a few more fabric collage cards.

I really enjoy making these.

They are what you might call a labor of love.

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201110/18

Swap Tea

I confess…this post is scheduled.

I am enjoying some late evening tea in my cute, “new to me’ chickie mug, while writing this post. Tomorrow…well today as you are reading this is just too busy for …much like so many Tuesdays.

Why is it that Tuesday is the most filled day on my calendar?? …Frustrating.

I did want to share some fun mail I picked up the other day though.

I got my color swap pages from Dianne. Fantastic pages.