Hello Sunny April!

April is here!

I'm so excited that spring is here and winter is behind us!

My tulips are blooming and it's fun to look in the garden for new growth.  My rhubarb is up and looking strong too. Easter is just a few short days away too...I love the decorations and the colors are so pretty.

I made a new phone and tablet calendar...above...click here for the download.

I drew some spring flowers and polka dot eggs for the background...making repeating patterns are pretty fun.

Click here for the download of the desktop.

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I have a brand new design!

Thrill of the hunt- Embroidery & mini quilt pattern #418

Easter is coming ... the thrill of the hunt is part of all the fun!
Add some scraps of fabric to the sides of the design for a whimsical mini quilt with rick rack all the way around. It's super fun, quick and easy to do!

Embroidery design measures: 5” x 6 3/8”
Mini quilt measures: 10 3/4” x 12 1/4”

Here is another shot of the mini quilt.

This is in my etsy shop now.

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Each month I have been making a really simple mug rug for my table by my recliner...

this one is for Easter time.

I used the sweetest bunny fabric... it reminds me of vintage gift wrap.

I love having a mug rug that fits a coffee or tea mug and maybe a water bottle too. Also maybe a small snack could fit on it too!

Here is the dimensions...the featured fabric goes on the 5" x 5" square. I added coordinating strips next to it and the outer border strips too. Add cotton batting in between top and backing.  Quilt or sew around strips. These wash well, just iron after.

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Just a reminder....the April surprise pack is still available in my etsy shop. 

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I have the prettiest bike!

I added fake flowers to the basket. I feel so special while riding it!

The days are finally getting nice enough to ride.

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I wanted to show you a few areas in my house that is drenched in Easter decor.

My white tree is my favorite....I have made most all the ornaments on it.

It really glows at night.

I love vintage honeycomb.  I made that chenille pink chick ages ago.

My bunny girl doll is sitting with a small needle felted bunny.... lots of corny goodness.

I love the vintage white bunny, the troll my pal Sue made and lots of paper items.

I made 3 bunnies this year, and all have sold, to very good homes!

They are always a fun to create!

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I have been playing with shimmery watercolors and prismacolor colored pencils.

When I feel like snacking at night...I pull our my art and do something creative instead.

Since I had a stroke at age 53 and found out I have diabetes.. I take it all very seriously.

I don't care how goofy my drawing is, if it lightens my spirits...its a winner!

I often draw and watercolor in my my journals. I have been loving spring themed items.

I found these great crayola colored pencils at Walmart...all the skin colors you need.... finally.

I had the hardest time making little faces I wanted...now its a breeze.

This was my first quick drawing.

I shaded in this line drawing I did....she really came to life.

This was a little piece of art I made of my Sister Angie. When we were little she got this racketball game for Christmas...we played with it endlessly.

I got some Bosca marking pens....they are like paint in a pen....so cool!

I made so many little treasures.

I threw them all in my strawberry shortcake lunch pail....great container for them!

I also made a shimmery Kermit...he has always been special to me!

He looks better in person....so shiny.

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This is a sneak peek of the MAY SURPRISE PACK....

coming soon to my etsy shop! 

Happy October to you!

Hey...It's October already!

Time flies and I love this month so much!

There is always so much going on around here...from the WSQ Quilt show... to Halloween.... to going to all the farms for apples and pumpkin donuts... visitors.. my husband's birthday....and it goes on and on!

Are you busy too?

Above is a free calendar for you tablet or phone.

and a cool desktop calendar for you computer.

I designed these pumpkin scarecrows from drawings I made and then illustrated them. 

I actually do a ton of work on the computer.

I really love every minute of it.

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Do you love to color? Do you need a small calendar in your office or home?

I have my new 2019 coloring calendar in my art etsy shop now!

I colored up some of them to show you how cute they are!

I have mine by my computer...small enough to not take over the whole space.

It is a PDF Instant Download(file), That I created. I drew and designed these. 12 months come on 3 different pages...just download instantly, print on white cardstock or regular paper....and cut out.

Each one fits the theme of the month!

Each month measures: 3 15/16" x 5". 

This is Great for anyone who loves to color! They look great hanging on small clips or on a clipboard. The kids could color these and give them to their grandparents too.

This is how they look uncolored.

**Plus makes a great stocking stuffer (just print and cut out...tie them together with a box of crayons...so easy and inexpensive). 

******This cannot be sold as a file or as a calendar....gift giving only! ******

And on another note...you could use the drawings for embroidery (no embroidery instructions are given however).

I hope you have a wonderful start to this October!

Moms...are you ready?

Are you ready for school to start?

Are you ready for cooler weather....kids getting on the school bus...alittle peace and quiet?

I am soooo ready!

The buying of school supplies are fun....but clothes shopping is something I put off for a little later.

My daughter is still wearing summery clothes for the beginning of school anyway.

I love the crayon smell....and nothing beats a box of brand new, untouched crayons!

 

Glue is so darned cheap....I usually get stocked up on white glue and glue sticks!

Plus you can never have enough pencils.

 

My daughter doesn't want to admit it....but she wants school too.

She wants to see all her friends.....gather at the lunch table, goof around and all.

I sometimes ask her if she learned anything, because she loves to talk about the antics.

 

I love these old school yearbooks!

I am sure football practice has started and some other sports.

These extra small flash cards are in my etsy shop....you download and print on one pieces of creamy cardstock.....cut out and it makes great scrapbooking elements for school pics....especially the first day of school picture we make our kids do. 

They will enjoy seeing all of them in the future.

These flash cards are also cool as tags for treats and teacher gifts.

These are small, but adorable!

They measure: 2 1/2" x 1".

 

It is still super hot....and summer is not over yet......but I am looking forward to school!

 

 

 

Come to Thrifty Thursday , The Pin me linky party and The  Party Bunch link party....so much fun!