Hello November!

Wow...It's November!

Time for Pumpkin pie, raking leaves, staying cozy under a blanket, having soup and a fire in the fire place.

It's also craft show season and holiday shop hop time.

And who can forget Thanksgiving? 

I love this time of year!

Get the above phone/tablet screen saver wallpaper here.

I also created the desktop version....click here to download this one.

Both calendar's were made from my pumpkin pie artwork.

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Recently I went to an antique shop (1889 in Spokane) and fell in love with this gutted out Vintage TV.

I took it home and cleaned it up, painted the inside and Selina added lights inside the center.

I love it!

I am going to decorate and display all decorations items ...for each holiday!

Selina is going to make some fake dials for it.

The lights really make it come alive.

I also got this cool owl TV lamp at Two Women antiques store.

It is rare and super cool!

I didn't know there were TV lamps....our TV only had the antennae.

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We had a wonder WSQ Quilt show this year...for two years it was cancelled because of Covid. 

We had are double booth....which was great because it was super hard to fit it all in. 

The booth is basically all my patterns with samples to show each design. Plus my daughter Selina's designs...like her mini hoop pendants hexies, and needle minders.

We had a great turn out and great sales. Our ladder display is always a hit.

The window frame in one of my oldest designs..the pattern sold out and I had to print more in the evening.

I signed my two books and sold dolls too.

It was alot of fun!

Halloween is my favorite and my customers agree.   Even though it was getting close to Halloween...everyone wants to work on projects.

My daughter was amazing at hanging things up...my stroke I had 2 years ago makes my balance a little off. I still feel like I have the Frankenstein walk, but my daughter disagrees.

These are some of Selina's products....ornaments, necklaces, pins...all made from wood and embroidery.

You can find her etsy shop here and her website here.

These are some of my newer designs.... everyday patterns...lots of dogs and little dolls.

I couldn't do any of this without of besties~ 

my husband and daughter. 

They help me in everything!

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Davy is growing!

He has the softest fun...and he is still naughty.

Here he is picking out his vacation destination for next year....

lol....he is really playing with my map I use when playing Jeopardy.

He is a total stinker....he toots!

I miss Froy very badly but Davy makes it easier.

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I bought an IPAD.

It's my very first apple product...I was scared that I wouldn't like it.

But I did!

I subscribed to Procreate....so much fun. I made this kitty....trying out different brushes.

Played with drawing this lil girl.  It came to me really fast...but I have experience in Adobe Illustrator.

Then I took a class...with mushrooms and flowers.... I am hooked.

I hope to create on these chilly days coming up.

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Cute scarecrow I bought from Sweet meadows farms

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I had a rough 6 months....my uncle died, my dad got sicker and sicker, my aunt died and then 4 days later...my dad died.

It has been intense and tested my strength (which seemed weak at points) but things might get a little easier soon. 

I also lost Froy and Lucky( my cats) this year.

Next comes a celebration of life for my dear dad.

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Let's enjoy this November....
have some tea or coffee...
sit and reflect....
hug a loved one and a pet!

 

Easy as pie freebie

Easy as pie!

Sometimes it is pretty easy, like when you buy the rolled dough....but when you make the crust it gets harder. You know, to get perfect rust.

Have fun with this freebie and please let others know...every Friday is another freebie.

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My daughter made apple pie for her boyfriend...and all the buddies came over and it was gone!

It reminds me of when my mom would take hours to make homemade bread and it was gone in seconds.  There was never left overs back then.

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My latest obession is using Sulky sticky fabric-solvy for embroidery.

I just print on the paper...perfect for downloadable embroidery patterns (like mine!)...peel and stick on your fabric.

Here I am stitching on vintage linen....and printed out one of my designs on draft quality print.

It is easy to stitch through and would be awesome on dark fabrics or fabrics where you couldn't see the transfer pen.

After stitching you rinse away the printed paper/sticky stuff.....and let dry.

I put it in one of my daughter's small tag wood shapes, which she willhave available very soon.

Now it's finished... I added a pinback to it and put a ribbon in the hole.

Here is what the sulky looks looks like. it is in the sewing  notions area of craft stores.

I just cut from the roll a page size piece and print.

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I am having a huge 30% off sale in my etsy shop...Until Oct 18th.

My new pattern is only $6.29!

You can make corsages, wreath and ornaments with this pattern. 

These are just some of the designs available in my etsy shop.

I have digital signs too...

and all kinds of printable collage sheets.

There are fun christmas designs like these kissing snowmen....

These christmas ornaments that were on the cover on Somerset holidays magazine....are only 5.59 for the pattern!

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My daughter Selina is also having an etsy sale....

prices are already slashed....no coupons needed!

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Come to craftastic mondays!  Come to home matters linky party!

Slow & steady turtle freebie...plus more!

Oh....the election is upon us!

Can't wait for things to die down....hopefully it will.

This little turtle is here to brighten your day!

Stitch it into a hand towel or frame it up.

I made a brand new banner....a digital download...instant printable ...only 3.99.

The Thanksgiving banner is so sweet! 

It can hang around your mantle, desk, kitchen or on a wreath.

This SET OF 12 small banner flags WILL GET YOU READY FOR Thanksgiving and fall...WE ARE SO READY!!!!! 

I painted the turkey and pie....converted them to the flag shapes and also made extra pumpkins and motifs as an illustration ...so that all the colors go together perfectly.

This is what the collage sheet looks like.

All you do is print, cut out...(add glitter if you want) and glue them onto a string or baker's twine.
The banner can be any length. Each sheet has 12 flags....you could print as many as you need. Each little flag measures: 3 3/4" x 1 9/16". 

I also made a cool new inspirational sign!

Make each day count.

I wanted a special sign for my office...to keep me going and encourage me to follow all my goals.

This is also an instant download and print item.

It is only $5.99.

My signs are easy...just download and print..I like presentation paper or matte or glossy photo paper best.

I usually get really nice frames at walmart....and sometimes the dollar store.

Come see me and my daughter Selina at the Shadle Park craft show in Spokane!

We are selling finished goodies and can't wait to meet you!

Come to the Pin me linky Party!  Come to Craftastic Monday!  Come to Home Matters linky party!

If the Turkey is dry....

Hey Everyone....this is my new sign...pretty funny huh!

Nothing worse than a dry turkey...lol.

I can't wait to have turkey and the fixings....I have been on weight watchers since the end of July...lost 32 pounds.  I am going to save my points and eat some of my fav foods....and enjoy the day.  I am very happy with weight watchers...love budgeting my points and still I get to eat alot of what I love.

This sign is now in my etsy shop!

I think the key to true happiness is being thankful and grateful!

I also believe in love being the most important thing there is. 

I am going to try to not stuff myself...because it feels so bad to have an achy tummy.

I would like to take a nice walk...if the weather permits. 

I love pumpkin pie....but I only have it this one time a year.

It always reminds me of mom...she has been gone 18 years....so I love having a bit of her around.

She made wonderful pies....the best crust...so flaky. 

Do you have traditions that really bring back the memories?

I got out a box of "Memories" the other day while looking for my air force picture... it is amazing how life is so different now.

Back then things were simple...which is both good and bad.

Sometimes it seems that we have 7 or 8 lives in one...all very different according to the stages of life.

I am thankful for everything...the past, present and future.

Come to the Home Matters linky party!  Come to the Pin me linky Party!  Come to What to do weekends!!  Come to the Party Bunch!!!

We can do hard things....

I love to be inspired!

I love to inspire also

We can do hard things

is a brand new sign....looking lovely in this dollar store frame!

All my signs are in my etsy shop....under digital signs and also in holiday categories too.

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It is almost time to start the holiday baking!!!!

Cookies, breads, pies, and more!!!

I love looking in my recipe file for my favorites......I should share some soon!

My favorites are always some kind of cookie or bar.

These are my large baking flash cards

This SET OF 15 FLASH CARDS...you print them on creme colored cardstock and cut out, sooooo easy. The words you get are: Cake, flour, sugar, bake, butter, brownie, cupcake, frosting, chocolate, pie, sprinkles, cookies, donuts, fudge, and eggs. Each one comes with a cute definition and number. They measure: 7 5/8" x 3 1/4".

They are fun to have around the kitchen or framed.

Wouldn't these be great in a bakery or in a bake sale.

I love the boldness of the text.

These are my small baking flash cards

This SET OF 16 FLASH CARDS...you print them on creme colored cardstock and cut out, sooooo easy. The words you get are: Cake, flour, sugar, bake, butter, brownie, cupcake, frosting, chocolate, pie, sprinkles, cookies, donuts, fudge, eggs, and vanilla. Each one comes with a cute definition and number. They measure: 3 5/8" x 2 1/4".

They are fun to decorate your home.

Love to label things.

I love fudge especially!  

My Shopping baking wrapping oh my sign....

was featured on the Pillsbury website last year.....I was so proud.

I also have cake signs in my etsy shop.....which are fun.

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Lots of grocery stores are having sales on baking supplies right now....and their displays are heavenly!

Happy Veteran's day!!!

Come to Thrifty Thursday  The party bunch, and the Pin me linky party