Lucky 15 Paper Arts

'tis the season...

Some of you may recognize these flags...  Well sort of.  I was excited to be able to contribute to Frances' holiday window display... So much so that you can look for a smaller form of these and other festive things at the 2nd annual Indie Crafeteria.  I am going to have a booth there so come out and join the fun...  First Friday December 7th from 6-10 pm in the parking lot behind Frances..!!

What I'm Thankful for...

This morning Maryanne and Michael got up and took a bike ride together.  She was so excited to be up high on the back of her daddy's bike, and then off they went.  As they rode away I thought about how thankful I am that they get to have this time, that I get to watch them play together and that even now as I write this, I can hear her outside laughing and playing.

It was six months ago this month that Michael and I almost lost this wonderful light in our life.  And as I tell the story over and over again or think about the what ifs and could have beens,  I am thankful for her kisses and her hugs and her silly little laugh and for the fact that she is still just a regular 2 and a half year old with an extraordinary story.  To me she is more amazing now, because I realize what it would be without her, and that I am thankful for.
I wish everyone a wonderful time today with friends and family.  It is important for us all to find those things that make our spirit smile and give thanks for that everyday.

 

Catching up.

I can't believe that it is already the end of November!!  I hate it when the end of the year is here and you are left wondering what happened...  But to catch everyone up on what has been going on... 
Maryanne was a fairy for Halloween...

I made her costume out of dresses and well, curtains that I found at Goodwill.  I had really wanted to only use recycled stuff but I had to break down in the end and by some tuille to finish the skirt.  So it turned out to be 95% recycled...  Of course that night she refused to wear the jacket with the wings (they were scary), but with a little candy bribe from her daddy she was off to the serious business of candy collecting. 
I finished my projects for the new Making Memories book that is coming out soon.  I can't tell you what it is about but we got to use all new, really fun products.  I will keep you posted on that..  But if you are interested in the latest book A Season of Joy, it is now available in the stores..  GO get yourself a copy and get busy..!
Other than that, I am working on all my products for the annual Indy Craft Fair that is held at Frances.  This year it is the First Friday in December (that is the 7th) from 6-10pm.  Came out and do some holiday shopping and support your local artist.  If you are interested in having a booth (they're free) call Georganne at Frances (follow the links)
I hope that everyone is having a good time (in the 80 degree weather we are having) and stay tuned for more...