I was born and raised in Michigan. I have 3 wonderful children all grown up, 4 Grand children that I love, and Bailey my 5 year old Yorkie and Betsy a 3 year old Yorkie.
I have done crafts all my life, but started rubber stamping in 1999. I quickly became addicted to rubber stamps and inks followed by gesso, gels and glazes..
From there book making and Altered books and assemblages. Who knows what will be next?
ouring the antique Well I spent the scouring the Antique stores again this Fri. sure is fun but I have to get this habit under control. I am going to blame this on my friend Linda as she sent me money to be her personal shopper. lol Only kidding Linda I love going.
This is a picture of what I purchased on my shopping trip. Uncle Sam's School Songs 1897c. Emerson's Male Quartet's mdcccxcii 2 Village Assessment Books 1925 & 32 Small Journal & Time Book The Album writers friend (1891) Old Autograph book entries 1931&32 14 Salt & Pepper shakers to put my glitter in. 2 old keys & 9 post cards. Mother Goose book 1950 Alphabet Book from the 50's
I took my camera on this shopping day with the idea of taking lots of pictures. These are some of the pictures taken at the first shop. She is a bit high. I then went to two other stores that I had never visited before. I got so wrapped up in myself I forgot the pictures so maybe another time. I am hoping if I post enough pictures maybe you will plan a visit to Michigan.
This last month I participated in two Easter swaps. One was where you filled your eggs with goodies ( candy and or embellishments) I hung the 10 eggs I received on my tree and all the goodies are beneath (except the candy it is gone!)
The other swap we made Easter eggs out of card stock 1 for each participant . Had so much fun with both!!! Look at all that loot!!!!!!!!
This is what I woke up to on Monday morning and if that wasn't bad enough the wet snow took down half my Lilac tree and several branches from my Red Bud tree. And I was without power for have the day. Okay ! I'm done whining.
This last week I have been tearing things apart. Last summer I was on a mission---- I was buying all the watches I could find at yard sales and thrift store. I began tearing them apart last week to sell on my ETSY store.
I joined an Altered swap mingle I got carried away and made three. I sent one on without taking a picture. Hope she likes it! I hate it when I do that. I can't decide which one I should send to the next recipient should I let her pick?