My New Friend!

As I've told you in the past, I work part time as an Activities Director for a wonderful assisted living home. Two weeks ago, Deedee Parsons moved in. She is a very talented crafter and I am so excited she is with us. She's just like me--she likes lots of arts and crafts and makes many things. She has Parkinson's so at times, it is hard for her to move. But when she is feeling good, she makes wonderful little dolls with various outfits on. No two are alike. I told her that I would help her sell some of them since she only has a small studio apartment and her little dolls are already taking over the place.

She also makes snowmen--but that's for another post. I have posted some pictures of her precious little dolls (they are about 13" tall). They are completely hand and machine stitched by her. All of the hair is completely sewn into the head and not glued.

Hope you enjoy them--and if you are interested in any of them, just let me know. The two that I have posted on here are also for sale on Etsy. I will be sharing more of them with you in the next few days.

My Slideshow of Little Lace Lady Creations

I found this great slideshow presentation on someone else's blog and made my own. You can, too! I didn't realize I would be advertising for someone, but, oh well, I don't mind advertising for "Adopt a Pet". Hope you enjoy it.

On The Mend!

Well, I went back to work last week and it's good to be busy again! You know, it seems that when we are busy, we dream of not having anything to do and just taking it easy. But I found out that I can't stand to sit around the house and do nothing. It was depressing and I had nothing to talk about at the end of the day. CNN and all the other news programs were getting on my nerves, and I can't watch movies one after another. I tried to clean house one-handed, but did like half a job at it. The one thing I did enjoy, though, was reading all the wonderful blogs on the internet. I have added several more favorites to my list during the past few weeks.

This last Tuesday at work, I played the piano for the residents for one hour, and 20 songs later, my wrist did not feel bad at all and all my fingers were working! I was so happy. I still have problems moving my wrist back and forth and sideways, but I am taking some physical therapy that hopefully will take care of that. Anyway, I am in a better place now and each day, I see improvement. I am back tatting again and working on some more boxes. I still have to get ready for craft shows during the holidays. Thanks for all your prayers and remembering me and all your kind comments.

My Card

I just had to share my five-year-old grandson's get well card to me. He's such a bright spot in my life. I pretty much get to see him whenever I want. What more could I ask for? That's me on the left and he is on the right. He asked me what I liked and I said, "Flowers and butterflies and cupcakes" (cupcake on the right with a cherry on top--I was eating some cherries.) So he drew some of them, too. Wouldn't that just make your day?

I'm Stylin'

I wanted to share with you my beautiful cast that my artistic daughter designed. Every time I look at it, I smile. And everywhere I go, it definitely gets attention! Being a crafter, I had all my supplies on hand for this creation. I think my daughter could have a second income if there were some way to advertise this. If you have any advertising suggestions, please let me know. This took her about 1-1/2 hours and the supplies were rhinestones and glitter glue. I think Im going to frame this somehow when it comes off. It won't be too old and gross since I will be having surgery within the next week. What an original piece of art!

Where There's A Will . . . .

Well, I have accomplished something! Here is a picture of my first one-handed tatted flower. I did cheat a little--I used my teeth to hold the thread tight. Oh, yes, you can see my fashionable cast, too. My artistic daughter is in the process of designing my one-of-a-kind cast. She is not done yet. When she is, I will definitely post a picture.

Actually, there will be two casts. I found out Thursday that I will have surgery this next week to add a metal plate in my wrist. I smashed all the bones much like Humpty Dumpty--so my doctor says. I told him that I was supposed to go on vacation in a week. He then said, "Do you want to be able to use your arm again, or do you want to go on vacation?" I guess you know my response.

Trying To Get Inspired

Well, today I get my arm put in a cast. It's been a very frustrating week. All your kind comments have boosted my spirit, and I thank you for that. It has almost been a week since I broke it and because it's a workmen's comp claim, everything has been dragged out. I can't tell you how many phone calls I have made just to try to get into see a doctor! I just keep saying, "I just want to go back to work." I would think that's what they want me to do, too.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to get my inspiration going by reading everyone's wonderful blogs. Now, I need to DO something. These are a couple of paintings I have done in the past. I know they're kind of different. I just loved painting all the shadows in the garden post sconce painting. The roses are done in watercolor, and I don't like that medium so much. So, I'll probably paint something in oils. Anyway, hopefully, I'll get started this weekend. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and be safe!