Photo Album

I have been working on a photo album of pictures from my daughter's wedding in July. The album is actually an old record album that I picked up at a thrift shop. I'm not sure how old it actually is, but the records are pretty thick and the whole thing weighs a ton!! There are ten record sleeves, so it involves covering both front and back of each sleeve and front and back of each record in each sleeve!!! Needless to say ~ it is taking FOREVER!! There is still a lot more work & embellishing to do, but it is coming along. :)In this next picture you can see the actual record pulled out (in the middle you are seeing through to the next page).

It's been fun...I recommend you give it a try!!

Today I made...

a box for my ribbons! (some of them, anyway)

Right now it is holding 19 spools of ribbon. I had them on a suspension rod on my bookshelf, but it kept falling down and drove me crazy. Anyway...I spent a good part of the day trying to organize all of my craft stuff.

AND...I started messing with the records I got (see previous post). I'm not finished yet and am not sure what the final outcome will look like or what I will do with it, so this is all you get to see for now :)

Think...think...think...

...what shall I do with these wonderful finds????

Look at what I found at the thrift shop this past week!

Lots and lots of vintage flowers (I'm only showing a small portion of what I have). Also, some really neat beads, some old crepe paper AND around 20 or 25 beaded hearts. Along with that..."Waltzing with Romberg!" I'm not sure that I really want to Waltz with Romberg, but look at what's inside that box!!!

FIVE records with the sleeves in perfect condition and look at the wonderful RED!!!!

OK!!! I must make something for Valentine's Day. Lots of ideas swirling in my head but nothing concrete yet. Think...think...think...

I'm Back...I Think...

After a LOOOONG break from blogging, I think it's time to get back into it!! Christmas & New Year's were great. My oldest daughter & her husband have been here this past week and it's been nice having them - I haven't gotten anything accomplished, but the break was much needed & thoroughly enjoyed!! We've had a few rough things to work through around here and I think that now I am ready to be "back at it."

To start off the New Year I have entered into Artsy Mama's swap. It's what I need to get me going. I'm anxious to get working on that and gather together some crafting supplies.

It's been fun seeing all of the Holiday inspiration online & reading of every ones' plans for the New Year!

There's been lots of this going on around here...

Keeps the kids busy during Christmas Break!!!

Karla's Party

Head over to Karla's Cottage, where she is having a "What I Love About My Holiday Home" party. She has posted lots of pictures herself, and if you keep scrolling down, she is listing links...so sit back and enjoy the gorgeous pictures & be prepared to be inspired as you take a tour of homes!!!

So...What do I love about my holiday home? Well, I love lots of candles...I love the color combination that I chose for this year - light blue, light green & cranberry!!

I love to have handmade ornaments on the tree.

My home is pretty simple and I like it that way!!The views outside are pretty this time of year...

But mostly, my home is peaceful and that is because the people that live there love one another and understand the true meaning of Christmas and are striving to live daily for the Christ of Christmas. I'm anxiously awaiting having all my family home during the holiday season!!