driving ms. verna..............

Driving Ms. Verna........

She loves to ride.....walks a little slower, takes her time getting up....

But overall is doing famously....

Verna always has a smile on, you can see it even here.

This is her way to travel in the woods....

Life is good....

She has made a fast recovery and I think we all have too, we are so

very grateful for her safe return. It is so hard to be missing a part of

the family who is so very dear to us....We love are sweet creatures..

As a kid we had every creature one can think of...on the farm we collected animals. Big and small, with every name you can think of. There were ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, goats,cows, pigs, horses, dogs, sheep, and cats...although the kitty's were seasonal, they were still a part of the farm. I named them all, with hope that by naming them they would stay with me forever.

I even named the cows, and the seasonal kitty's.....

I did not like having to do the chores, the geese were mean to me, they guarded the yard and the well house... the cows made no room for us in the lot. The horses always found a way out and off to the neighbors. The rabbits would bite and find a way for us to have stitches.

Every animal on that farm had a personality and were very proud of their names. But we never said no to one in need and although we didn't have much for funds we always found a way to feed each one, and make them a home. Life on the farm was hard work, but the animals didn't know it and were at home.

For now we stick to doggies, fish and a bunny. No seasonal kitty's but I'm sure if there were I'd name him quick and feed him a treat or two....

In Verna's life, she has it so good...a family that loves her and would do anything for her, even drive her special every day in the woods to take a look around. She may not be able to run the woods but she is able to smell every scent and hear every sound. She is blessed...We are blessed....by a crazy old dog.....

-L.

road trip...........

Over the weekend we made our way to do a little eagle watching....We left before the sun rose. The weather was great 40* and the sun was shinning. NO coat weather!!! We had a wonderful time and the eagle center was very nice. The Golden eagle you see is Donald he was hit by a car and has a wing that is injured, in the wild he would not survive. He was just beautiful. They had 3 other bald eagles that also lived there, they also would only survive with human care.

We had a picnic in a park and watched a wild eagle catch a fish on the Mississippi and rest in a tree and eat his fresh catch.

Then, it was time for treasure shopping....I hit every antique we could....We had a wonderful day and found many goodies.

At one of our last stops, I discovered that most wonderful and quaint little shop filled with all the scrap booking treasures that a LSS can offer..... When your traveling along the river stop in Hastings at a little shop called, Scrap n' Time. I sadly didn't arrive but minutes before closing, or maybe that was a good thing for my pocket book. The store was the bomb!!!! It was fantastic and I found alot of the things I can only find online. The store was laid out well and a person could easily tell the owner had everything in her little shop.....Beautiful...I miss all the LSS....There is nothing like them when done right....big box is not for me!!!!!

It was the part time employee that sold me. She let me stay past closing and she never once made me feel that I had to hurry (I did shop fast). She took her time checking me out and always offered other things, as we did the purchase. She was amazingly friendly and patient. That is definitely what set the shop apart form alot of the big box stores. Thank you to the girl working and because of her I'll be back soooooonn with a car load of my favorite designers.

I wish more people had that kindness every where you go......5 stars....

Make a road trip....you wouldn't be disappointed....-L.

look mom----no ears...............

Is is even possible??????????

Why, yes it is.....

Did you ever hear what happened to the giraffe with no ears?

Me either....but man you got to wonder what the heck were you thinking..

In case your curious I was only able to find one of the ears. Can a giraffe make it on one ear, maybe but just in case let's EAT both then he won't feel lopsided..

Only thing about this misfortune is the little giraffe doesn't have arms or hands, which makes this tragic!!!!

Needless to say I don't think it will be corn we're looking for in the next couple of days.

You know there are just things, I can only shake my head at. I am without words.

As with all the days here, we are another new shade of gray, grey and more GRAY!!!ugh.......

The sky is grey and the earth is hard cold brown....What more could we ask for? Perhaps a little giraffe with no ears.

My Dan the yardman offered hope on Monday and today I'd like to swat him with his cheerful green hat. I would like a refund please.

I am off to try and save all the fisher price little people of my house. We are going to grab the ark and be off to find safety and SPRING!!!!!

BE SAFE &COVER YOUR EARS....(if your in my neighborhood today)

-L.

a camera never fibs............

These days are so gray and gloomy....

I decided what we needed was a silly little something that would make you smile.

Made you smile didn't I??????

They are silly, happy, crazy together all the time.....

I am so honored by the love they share and the willingness to let go..........

"Daddy is like me, Mommy....He's just bigger"

There is no doubt of the love that is shared for each other and the tenderness they hold for one another.... I am sometimes jealous...But nothing fills my heart more...

Often people will say their spouse is the love of a lifetime...I will agree with mine.

Even when he's like this.....but she is his love of a lifetime....I am okay with that.

It is the most amazing thing to watch.....like I said a camera never lies.......

Yesterday the yard man came....he was cheerful and all dolled up in his earthy attire....

He claimed that his visit tells us, that spring is here, or at least on the way...He came promising a green grass, and that the birds will sing. I kid you not, as he walked away I heard him whistling...

What the *&%$! I swear he was all but skipping as he working...ughghghghghhhh!!!!!!

Well what ever he did, I mean whatever I paid for, only brought drizzle....

Drizzle, pouring rain, and a wind chill...........a wind chill.........okay I re-read the contract, there is nothing about wind chill.....I think I'll demand wind chill discount next.....

Whistling....I mean really.....................

So to Dan My Yard Man......you need to figure out what state your in, cause I think you were a little early.

Waiting for spring.....-L.

be you.............

Every once in awhile..................................................

A little layout jumps out at me and I say oh my..............this was it.....

I finished this one at 3:30 am, wide eyed and inspired!!!

Most of the treasures are vintage inspired, with additions by Jenni Bowlin and Making Memories....then the rest is truly a vintage treasure....

I am very lucky to have two of my favorite people, who love to junk and antique shop gathering little tidbits for me on their travels...I can never get enough of them and I use every single thing. You just have keep your eye out for them, I work them in every chance I get!!! I love the textures and the elements of surprise they will add to a pretty little layout. Besides nothing is better than a quick phone call that says "I found this cool......what do you think, could you use it?" Thanks again to my shoppers....

I am getting very excited for spring to arrive, besides the green earth, birds singing, and flowers blooming---it's junk time!!!!

Flea Markets and Auctions!!!Last year it snowed the end of April, during the start of our favorite market event.. UGHHHH!! This is one of our favorite markets to hit and start off the season.... It is a true junkyard of goodies-nothing fancy or for the weak of heart. You need to jump in and be willing to deal in dirt!! With lots of old farmers and old traditions. In years past we have sold, at this one and have had a wonderful time. I think that it is more about being together and the element of fighting the weather. In years past we have weathered, wind, sun, snow and rain. We decided that this year we would shop each and every day instead. So, we'll pull out the trailers and the bargaining dollars, hopefully we will find great deals and even better treasures...I do know for sure I will be enjoying a tasty bag or two of cotton candy....yummmy.....

Think spring think treasures........

Ready to deal-L.

oreos......

Today is a treat yourself kinda a day!!!!

For the love of a sweet treat....

Nothing is better than an Oreo crushed in a key lime yogurt...

in of course a very pretty bowl.....

It has become my delicious two o'clock snack.

I believe the only thing that could make it better, is if it came in a vending machine. The anticipation of a great treat. If it was E8, or G6, better yet B9.... Nothing tastes better than an over priced candy bar from a hospital vending machine. Then, there is the mystery snacks, that didn't make it in the big world. But are extremely popular inside the big machine. I think it stems from the element of surprise, just what am I going to get?? I'm sure it is okay to try it here because there are plenty highly paid individuals in the hospital that could save me. I think the only problem with this, is you never see the doctors....The ones that would be saving me would be the people with the rubber gloves on, who walk all around wiping stuff down. Which I am sure they could do it!!!

I drop in my hard earned 75cents and I am hopeful......the excitement of the prize is near.

Then there is the pressure..............I look to the machines littlest label in front of the snack I have pondered over carefully.... The distance between the buttons of choices and those labels seem so far away....I worry I'll press the wrong button, which in turn means I have to dig for more money.....Then it happens I decide on G9......I reach for the buttons - G9. I double check -G9 , check again- G9.....damnit!!!G6......was what I wanted....

I got peanut buttered, gummy worms, covered in chocolate, and beat up with rolled nuts....

Now what? It might as well have been ostrich lips chocolate covered. I have to move aside, I lost my spot!!!

Someone else wants a turn at this high pressure, little results machine. Success for her, she's had lots of practice, I am sure of that she got a treat first try....I think I'd like to believe it is because she also fears the vending machine and scurries off to discover her treasure down the hall....

The vending room is now empty, my turn....I have returned to the machine, prepared coins in hand and I know G6!!! The quarter comes back, what the quarter isn't good enough. I slide it in again, still no good. I find another coin, that works..then, so does the first coin. ugh!!! I press the buttons and here it comes the the curling gadget turns slowly and precisely......then it stops with anticipation......will it drop?

NO IT IS STUCK!!!! IT IS STUCK!!!! #$&%#$%%^&&^*%&#@!!!!!

Does this machine not know what it took to get me to this point.....

I tap the machine slightly, I tap the machine hard, I MOVE the machine...no luck...

It hangs there letting everyone know that my mystery choice didn't make it.. Well, first there is the embarrassment of my choice, then there is the embarrassment of my snack that is only half way....It's kinda like not making the shot, hittin' the rim, and just swirling out. The shot that counts in the game. The let down....

Here we go again.....more money....it is a vending machine conspiracy...it's how it is programed....I know this is true....

More money, I get the snack that is half down and that's it, not two for one, one for 3 tries...Wait I lost my turn again...move over....This so did not just happen that guy, not only got his snack he scored a FREE second snack!!!"Great Machine" I can only hope my extra treat holds him over during a very important brain surgery or something like that....

I have come to a decision, I'm going with E8.... SCORE!!! To let you know I went with the chips.

Now, comes the eating of the treasure......the mystery snack.....

We travel back to the waiting room....LOOK....I brought snacks...Mystery Snacks....Help yourself....there's Lots of them and I score big points for being, so very thoughtful, and remembering the family members that were not as brave as I was to hit the "VENDING ROOM"..... Oh, give me a break you know you've done it ..............you've RE SNACKED......

Let's not even get me started on the coffee machine in the vending room.....I never get a cup!!!Just the liquid....

I have decided that snack vending machine was designed by a guy who successfully created the crane games....they don't work either....it is always a prize that got away....

I always ask my hubby did you win anything? "No, but there was a really cool thing in there I am sure if I had more quarters, I could have won" YEAH right!!!! Me and G6 can show you how...

On second thought, maybe I could be more accepting of the loss to the vending machines if I could at least have played with the crane....because really, if I had more quarters imagine what other mystery snacks I could have gotten.

Wouldn't be great if the vending master man, could come up with a machine that sold crazy juice.........Stick in your ID and drop down, delicious cocktails. You choose the color....just be careful of G6. It's a sticker!!!!

Well, for today I plan to stick with the delicious treasures inside my frig door, unfortunately it never seems to stick shut for me. It is always easy to open.

Have an E8 kinda day......surprise yourself........go for it ......live on the edge of the swirly thing..

Re snack a treat today...........

-L.

let's celebrate a love..............

Let's Celebrate............

I actually got a few things done this last weekend....

They are adorable......

In truth, it's all about the fantastic goodies to work with....

You can never go wrong with a great piece of paper.....

I finished this and I was so very happy with...

I am always in love with red's and they always work for me..

A person can take a good red and work it with just about any color, occasion, and design.

Item checklist: Jenni Bowlin - Studio Calico--Making Memories-- and lots of Vintage Goodies....

Today is a happy day with the windy breeze floating around the neighborhood. The sun shines and it is definitely shorts and flip flop weather it is above 50*. Practically a heat wave for this side of the world. The birds have plucked themselves out of quiet of the earth and begun to fill the world with music.

Verna is doing well and has quickly figured out how she prefers her morning goodies prepared. She is still on the mend but things are looking very promising. She has even gone for a golf cart ride or two..If only Verna was an old woman, the things she would have to say and the hats she would wear. She has an amazing personality, that offers you understanding and patience.

Often people will talk fondly of the past dog in their lives. How there is just that one dog that made a difference in your life--Verna is it. She is a toast with jelly and a smile that will melt your heart. A dog who knows how she wants her eggs cooked.

Over easy..............

Life is good..........

-L.

small town america............

The incredible journey.......

Lost.....and then she was found...................

The incredible journey and the heart ache.........an exhausting day..............

We are so grateful and filled with joy.......old Miss Verna is home this morning safe and sound.....

There is something to be said for small town america. With one phone call to this farmer and that farmer. A cup of coffee and a conversation about the weather and a neighbors lost dog. She is found...Living in rural america can still have its positive.

The call came yesterday and we could hardly breath, while waiting to find out if the dog that limped in to a farm, miles away was ours. How could it not be her...who else has a lost old black dog on the same day, right?

It is her! It is her!

We are overjoyed, so very grateful.....

She is well, she is hurting, and exhausted. But from this point on whatever happens to her, at least she is home.

She is a dog that never leaves the yard. When we go to the woods she doesn't ever go, unless she is on the Polaris. She suffers from bad arthritis in both back hips and can barely get around. So for us to have her missing, was impossible....

As the neighbors came together to search for her, the talk began to piece the details of what may have happened to her, come together. But I think in the end we will never really know..

The one moment in our day, that makes you shake your head and smile. Is the land we have is leased to a group of hunters that live more than an hour away, they arrived early that morning to walk the land. They walked for miles knowing that my Dad and Mom couldn't. They looked in all the awful traps set on a neighbors land, they called to the river flowing by. Still nothing, but stayed with them until the call came. For people to take time out of their lives and come together for an old crazy dog really says something....About small town....

This morning she is barely moving, she is hurt pretty bad, but we've moved her bed in the sun. We can only hope the sun warms her bones and heart to heal. It is amazing the importance a pet can be to a family, ours are family...she belongs with us and we belong with her.....we are blessed.................

Today we are grateful...............

-L.

vanished................

Yesterday..........she was taken, she has vanished.......without a trace...............

The weather this weekend has been wonderful, we started our spring with a fantastic weekend...It was warm, fun filled, and relaxing.

The phone call came that she was missing...

I was half way home with friends and had to still drop them off to their loved ones. The vehicle couldn't possibly move fast enough. My heart was aching and wanting to scream. How?Why ? Why would someone want an old dog that has been with us for nine years? She is ours, she is family...we are so very lost....where do you begin?

We have walked for miles just calling her name but there is not a sound, or a whimper, even the birds are silent.

Waiting and hoping we find her and bring her home.

The night came and so did all hope....now we are left with only tears and questions.

She is our sweet sweet dog...we rescued her, and have loved her ever since.

We named her what may seem crazy, but that's what were known for naming our sweets and bringing a smile to your face.

She is Verna. She is the dog that loves every one and trusts them whole heartily. Come for a visit and she'll lean in and give you love.....

Today all we can do is search, try to make phone calls and cry.........

And ask "Have you seen my sweet, sweet girl....

Hug your sweets today and be safe...

-l.

packing up...heading out............

Sent Packin'

The chicka's are packin'

With much awaited anticipation....

(Drum roll, the sweet sounds of music)

It's March and it's time to hit the road and discover our creativity..

The crop is planned and the bags are packed and the wonderful masters of their art are ready and up for the challenge.

There will be many challenges and many things to accomplish. I am nervous and very excited,

I hope that everyone has a good time and I don't forget anything........

Looking forward to working, working and to get lots of fun and unique ideas down on paper. I am mostly looking forward for some time to step out of the house and away from the everyday things of winter and just relax.

We'll see you Monday with an update of this weekends events....

Let's welcome the sunshine.....our weekend is a great way to start spring.....

Be creative.................-l.

the frozen tropical...............

The frozen tropical moment...........

I step outside and to grab a shot of the ice......

This is the surprise I got.....Something about my photo made me feel tropical....I think it was the blue of the sky...

Although it is negative something something outside the sun has decided to shine. Today I find this to be a marvelous gift. The sun is making me smile. The bitter cold is not. Today the weather made me so sad, that I decided to try and find what I loved about winter.

I have faith in spring, I believe it will come soon and save us from the hard, cold, unfair winter we have had.

Winter: I love the dry crispness of the air, when you breathe you are able to feel your breath and it simply reminds us we are alive. We can just breathe in and out, all will continue, just breathe............

I love the beauty of the snow the shine of the ice. I love the snow when it floats to the earth and blankets the ground with a single simple color. White..........It is as if the earth is taking time to rest and soon it will rise with color and warmth..

I love the warmth of my blankets and slippers in the winter.

I love the steam of a hot coffee, and seeing your breath when outside.

I love to hibernate and I tend to create more during this time..

I love my seat heaters in the car, plain and simple.

I love to knit.

I love hot chili and cornbread.

I love the texture of ice on a window.

I love mittens lots of them.

I love the smell of a Christmas tree.

I love to watch my dogs play in new fallen snow.

I love to build a snow family.....I miss the "Snows".....

I love a true stay at home snow day, just the 3 of us........................

I will miss winter, but only for a little while............

be warmmmmmmmm..............

-l.

on a big day.....

Oscar Clement DeMan De La Hoya

(the golden boy)

All 4 1/2 pounds of him......that's on a big day....

He is new to our family and it seems like he has been here forever....

His favorite thing in the world is Mom, yep I am it..He loves to snuggle and hardly ever makes a sound..A pure sweetie....with him life is good....

The supplies are from Making Memories, October Afternoon, and Studio Calico..

The weather is just plain ucky and I decided to share a happy and adorable layout....

Today it is raining ice....school closed and the house is a rumbling with children that NEED to be outside running and laughing......

I am spring sick and just can't wait another day for warm glorious sunshine.

I have a first "on our own" crop planned for the weekend and I am just sitting on my hands trying to save all my "new" treasures for the weekend. I can't wait to get start and see what I come up with...I am packed and ready to go...I am also nervous because we are doing the planning and someone else is not doing that for us...

I can only hope that the crop is a big success!!! Everyone has a wonderful and productive time. With good snacks, good music, good shopping, great creations and a whole lot of laughter.... I believe I have remembered it all......we'll see.........

the countdown is on and the time can not pass fast enough to get to a creative weekend!!!!!

be safe and warm.....

-l.

Normaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.............

Norma Findlay
A sweet old lady telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?"
The operator said, "I can, what's the name and room number?"
The old laday in her weak voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302."
The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse."
After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone and said, "Oh, I have good news, her nurse just told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal and her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged on Tuesday."
The old lady said, "Thank you. That's wonderful! I was so worried! God bless you!"
The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"
The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in 302. No one tells me anything."

Now this isn't my Norma and Thelma.....But they are my vision..Isn't it funny how we get the idea in our head of what things or people should look like..

I am pretty sure that my Norma would make this phone call...

Make today a great day, phone your Norma and just laugh out loud............

it's friday...............

Things happen....when your not home.............

Why yes, this is my family.....and they are by themselves.....we live in a super teeny tiny town...

We of course have golf cart and they of course decided it would be fun to ride around town.

Around town being funny...

They are definitely two of a kind....crazy and goofy..

They love to spend time together and it always shows, with every photo that is taken.

Even better they tend to love to take photos of all the crazy things they do....

Thank goodness for digital!

I created this little layout with favorites from Studio Calico and BasicGrey..

The accents are thanks to a package that goodies came in. I cut the clear plastic cover in 1/2 and used a Jenni Bowlin rubon, vintage stamp, and the "2" and button chipboard are glimmer mist sprayed. I hid the journaling in the vintage paper and attached it with a safety pin. The titlework are pieces from a old game --which I love and can't get enough of.

We are gearing up for yet another winter weather kinda weekend. uuuuuggghhhh!!!!

So we'll have to get out the digital camera, get crazy, silly and goofy....Then let Mom use them

to show the world.

I can't wait to dig this one out in time for graduation....

Stock up on snacks and have a great weekend...........

-L.

"Thelmaaaa........It's Normaaaaaaa"

"Thelma!!!, it's Norma!!!

At the very least once or twice a month, sometimes all in the same day. I will get a phone call from a very dear OLD lady...."Ya, Theeeellllmmmaaa it's Norrrrmmmaaaa....." Before I can get a word in edge wise, she's off and talking at the speed I wasn't aware a hundred year old woman could talk....

Well, I wait quietly while she talks and talks and talks..... One thing is for certain I was raised to be still when the elders talk. So I wait some more. Then I have an opening, oh oh!! Nope not yet she's still talking... then there it is my chance to be part of the conversation that Norma has having with my phone line. I politely state that Norma has the wrong the number..

Oh my goodness..wrong number??? how could that be this is the number she dialed where's Thelma? At this moment I wish for party lines, then maybe someone listening could help me out....

Poor Norma is now confused and at this point I think I might be too, I sure wish that Thelma had answered the phone because this is turning out, not so good..... I say "I am so sorry you have the wrong number, maybe try again"

Norma does try again and here we are, I am starting to worry that Norma's next call is 911 in search of Thelma and she is positive that I must have her.. I sure hope that her rotary phone dials slow so I have time to think of something.

I 'll try to interject, and I am apologizing that I am not Thelma and that Norma has the wrong number..

Well, once Norma understands that Thelma's number is something else. She is so over me. I am sad, all she wants is to go for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie with a friend.. she wants Thelma, you know I could be Thelma if she wanted. Hahaha. I could drive the Caprice classic with personalized license plates "Thelma". I could be 100 years old still driving, and still having something to talk about and to go for pie. I could be her...

I some how have this vision of aprons, ironing, canning, and a clothesline full. All while she is baking pie with fresh lard. Blue hairs, a with scarf, cat eye glasses and red lipstick.

One time Norma left Thelma a message on the machine and it was wonderful. Number one is, it proved to my family that they were real and I wasn't nuts. Number two I love her voice. Her voice that has travelled through life and seen the good, bad, hard times. The world has changed so much around her and you can hear in her voice. I only hope that her voice holds a good life that is filled with joy, celebrations and many proud moments that have taken her breath away..

One thing I'll bet, is that somewhere in Norma and Thelma's lives there have been a few blue chairs to pull up and chat awhile. To pass the time and have that piece of pie...

So here I am....I think of my dear friend I visit with most days, and I have to laugh. In allot of ways we are Norma and Thelma. I love that!! I can only hope that when we are 100, we can pull up a blue chair and smile. That we are able to continue this great journey with lots to talk about and to laugh. May all our tears be only ones of joy and happiness. Strength. May we always have something to talk about and a really good Margarita.

To my Norma it is hard to imagine having ever missed a visit, may we have many more, with nothing to talk about, other than what's for dinner.. Thank you for being my friend.

Just so you know I am definitely Thelma.....I drive.......................

-l.....

our BLUE house

Well, a quick little layout to share....

Our Blue house....it is amazing how the dog gone could make such an impact in your life....

She was a wonderful loving creature, she gave to our family love beyond measure the most unconditional love...we love and miss her every day .

This little layout was created with the remnants of one of my favorite kits from Studio Calico. I also incorporated a few goodies from my stash then got the machine out and finished with a bit of machine stitching....

Got to run today, I have way to much on my plate today.....I only wish it was all healthy and delicious....Like Strawberries, yeah strawberries would be a good thing today.

take care and talk soon....

check in tomorrow I have a real goodie for you...

L

Espressivo With Leftovers....

This is my Monday inspiration...

I found a wonderful piano book at my favorite vinty shop....All I needed was a slice from it and yes I did save the other half..

I created this wonderful little flower with my Slice, and then created it in a variety of sizes.

I crumpled the entire flower to create the texture, then just randomly stitched it down. The patterned paper are wonderful leftovers from Studio Calico..

The journaling is also hidden alongside the photo on a vintage notepad paper. Black and white are wonderful background for your creations, because then they are visually not a focus. The background almost doesn't exist....

Leftovers can be a wonderful thing and no matter the size you just might use it...I challenge you when creating, to set aside even in baggies rather than recycling the strips of papers.. (no you do not need a fancy container for your stash) Label, Label, Label

Be sure to decide what works for you. Maybe the smallest size you save is 4-6" maybe smaller if your a card maker. Be organized and be willing to purge smart, obviously if you love it your going to save it , save it smart and organized then the leftovers will be easy to find and beautiful too.

The other great thing to think about and one woman's "StashTrash" ( I see my friend smiling)is another woman's "StashTreasure". Talk with friends and share at your next crop, make it a Chance to swap. I am full of great themes today...I think "CropSwap"....OK I'll stop.

Remember you can find and create art in the smallest of places and the least likely. Don't limit yourself to the amount of supplies you have. Sometimes the smallest amount can add up to be the biggest treasure.

Love what you have..........

Always create new............

-L.