Hat Fit for a Witch

Wanted to share this.  Had so much fun doing it.

I used an old bed spring for this and put it in an old granite saucer, added vintage children and old buttons.  My Grandma is in the nest watching over the small ones.

Have a happy Sunday.

Hugs  Jackie

Look What I Won

I won the 500th blog post from Kim at Tabby's Place.  Isn't it beautiful.  I was so excited when it came in the mail.  It is an altered fabric book cover.  Right up my alley.  This is the front.

This is the back.  If you haven't been to Kim's blog pop over and take a look.   She has some amazing things to look at.

I had cataract  surgery about 3 weeks ago, so it really put me behind on getting ready for the Oktoberfest.  Now I am playing catch up, but the surgery was worth it.  I was having trouble seeing at night and in low light.  What a difference now, colors are so bright and pretty.  Can't wait to get the other eye done in October.  Don't have to wear contacts anymore either.  Yay!

I have gotten a few things done I would like to share with you.

 This is a 3D book cover collage.

This wall hanging is made from a lovely old book cover.  

I used an old clock to create this piece.

The weather was gorgeous here today, sunny and cool.  We have had quite a bit of rain finally, so things have greened up as well.  I love fall.  Hope you all enjoy your Thursday.

Hugs Jackie

A Goat??

Looked out my art room window and saw a goat standing on our bottom deck.   What a surprise, it was so cute.  When  I went out to take his picture he jumped down on our hill and just looked at me.  Later in the day some folks across the lake came and tried to catch him.  He had gotten out of his fence and made his way around the lake.

I have been working on Halloween things.  So looking forward to Fall this year.  It has been beautiful here, weather has cooled and even had little rain.  I am making these for the Oktoberfest.

I purchased the Millinery Head tutorial from Karen at Todolwen can't wait to make it.  She has a great blog, if you haven't been there stop by and take a look.

Hugs Jackie

Hot, Hot, Hot

Well, hello.  I have been absent for a while.  The hot weather has gotten to me, so hard to keep the flowers alive.  They are still growing but don't look as pretty as they should.   I have gotten quite a bit done in the studio so thought I would share a couple of things.

  

I am working really hard  to get ready the the Oktoberfest in Maeystown, IL.  My Sis and I are doing it together this year.  It is always a lot of fun.

I took a bunch of these heart pillows to the antique booth and they went over really well.  

And just some little blank journal books.

Does anyone else watch Project Runway?  It is one of my favorites.  Love to see their creations .  This years group is very entertaining.  It's late so hope you all have a great Friday.

Hugs Jackie

Oh, How Time Flies

My gosh, time has really flown by.  I have been so busy lately.  Sis and I just got back from a trip to Kansas City and before that I was frantically trying to get things done for the antique booth and a birthday present for Sis and Michael and I stained our upper deck.  Today I am going to try to get most of my pots planted for the deck.

We had a great time in Kansas City.  While we were at one of the shops in St. Joe we found out about a huge flea market in Sparks KS.  So off we went to find it.  An adventure in it's self.  The GPS  said there was no such place.  Finally stopped in a tiny town and I mean really tiny, wide spot in the road, at a little place called Ed's Station.  Not a gas station, just a little garage that reminded me of our Dad's old garage.  Inside 2 old gentlemen sitting in chairs visiting, that also made me think of how Dad and his brother used to sit and talk.  Really took me back in time and I loved it.  I asked where Sparks KS was and one of them said well you are headed in the right direction, just go 2 miles on down the road and when you see all the traffic you are there.   Finally we arrived and oh what fun we had.  Over 400  vendors and so many bargains.

The next day we went to the West Bottoms in Kansas City and more fun was had.  So many shops here, we spent the whole day.

This is what I made my sister for her birthday.  I call it the Family Tree.

The pictures are of our Great Aunt Belle and our Grandma Porter.    I want to share a piece that my Sis made for the booth.

Here a a few pieces I got finished.  I love using old book covers, as you know, so I really enjoyed creating this.

The last piece I want to share today is called Family Circle.  Something a little different for me.  Found this great piece of wood, just had to do something with it.

Enough for today, time to get started planting flowers.  Hope you all have a great day.

Hugs, Jackie

Spring showers

The weather has been so pretty here, then came a cold snap and rain.  I am not complaining we needed the rain, but I was really enjoying the summer like weather in March.  I don't have much in the way of a garden here as it is all rocks and not much dirt, but I do have a small garden next to the house.   Mostly hostas  since it is shaded most of the day.  The azalea is blooming and so pretty and my Japanese Maples are really pretty right now.

 This Bridal Wreath bush is one of my favorites.  Growing up we lived next to a circle park and the whole park was circled with these.  They were beautiful in the spring.  Mine is still really small.

Love this old rusted bike.  I think I will plant  a Mandeville vine to grow on it this year.

Then came the cold snap, didn't hurt any of the plants but was a shock to my system.  The lake was really pretty in the mornings.

Our daughter and grand daughter came down last week end for a couple of days.  Maggie wanted to go fishing, she got a new fishing pole.  She graduated from the small pink one to a real one.  She loves to fish.  We didn't catch anything but had a great time.  Grandpa loves to go fishing with her.

Mom was getting out of the way of her casting her line, she is really pretty good at casting.

Not sure which one is the kid.  They were both watching the fish swim around the dock.  Guess this was the best vantage point for watching.

Maggie and I spent some time in the studio.  She made some pretty bookmarks for her books, she loves to read.  I did manage to get a piece finished when they went home.

Have a great weekend.  We are expecting more rain and possibly some storms but it is warm again.

Hugs Jackie