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!

I Need Therapy!

Bad news! There will be no tatting--or crafts of any kind--for me for awhile. I broke my wrist in three places last week while at work! I am so depressed. I've got to come up with some way to tat. That's my therapy! Now, I have no therapy. One positive note, though--I broke my right wrist and I am lefthanded. So, there is something good in all this.

P.S. This is another one of my daughter's pictures. They always cheer me up.

The Giveaway I Won!

Yes, I not only gave something away, but I also won a wonderful Giveaway! I took a picture of all three--yes, three--items here and they are so beautiful. The blog I signed up on is www.countryfolkheart.blogspot.com

and she will give something away every month. So, please check her out! Everything is blue, which is my favorite color. The cone shaped beauty is a pin cushion. There is also a hatpin and a little oval box. And the box is lined inside with music, which I love, as you know. So, be sure to visit her blog--I know you will love it!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS, TYPSTATTING--YOU ARE THE WINNER OF MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!

Thank you all for signing up for my first giveaway. I am going to try to have a Giveaway every month, so please check back with me. I have made some new friends with this first one and I thank you for joining my first one!

My First Giveaway!!

It's a great day for me! I made my reservations to go visit my dad and family in Maine today. I have been checking the airline ticket prices for the past two weeks and, finally, they had a decent price today. I had almost talked myself into taking a shuttle to Atlanta and flying out of there, but that is a lot more trouble than just getting on a plane here in Chattanooga. So, everything has worked out so far. And, to celebrate, I would like to offer my first giveaway!! The item is a little heart I have made out of felt and I sewed little light pink rosebuds on it and added the word "Love" on the bottom, along with a pretty silk bow. It can be used as a pincushion or just hung on a knob. So, this is yours if I draw your name. And you are welcome to become one of my "followers" if you would like. I will give everyone until May 23rd to send me a comment and then I will draw someone's name from the list.