Blizzard

The weather forecaster said Upstate New York was "pummeled in snow". Well said.

We shoveled Thursday morning, Friday afternoon, and twice today. My Beulah and mom's dog, Sophie,

love all the action.

Here are some photos my sister's fiance took with his way cool iPhone. Those iPhones are so darn cool. I'm

doing the tracfone thing. It's cheap. It works but... it doesn't take panoramic shots!

Sarah and Adam

I love this song

DIY Cards

I just wanted to create a cute little "Merry Christmas" for my facebook page. Yesterday I purchased this cool rooster mug at my favorite antique store. As I sipped my coffee I was just itching to take a picture of it! I set the cup on a piece of computer paper and with one hand I held up another piece for the back drop. It turned out looking like this

I opened the photo up in Picasa straightened it, brightened it, added text, the CinemaScope effect, and a border

The photo on top ( Hi ) and this one below (coffee ) I used the font and effects in photobucket

I had a whole bunch of fun with this!!! Hope it inspired you a bit :o) xoxo

Trilby

This great shop modeled this great hat with their great apron... I know! I'v been searching the net for such-of-a-hat. Turns out it's not a Fedora -- it's called a Trilby. Cute, huh? I think it will be a smash this summer -- or maybe next depending on how quick everybody catches on. I know I want one! So far the best I could find was either $400 or $8... The $8 wins although I think I'll hold out a little longer and see if one shows up in the shops here come spring :o)

Behind

Well... I feel kinda behind! I admire folks who keep up with their blogs and share awesome info or just simple, beautiful pictures from their lives. I guess I feel like my life is chaotic. I don't want to share photos of my studio because it's like a fabric bomb went off in here. I don't have anything cool to say or projects to share. I've been kinda burning the candle at both ends all the while trying to figure out what I SHOULD be doing. That's tricky business, ahaha! Through all the upheaval of the last few weeks I have had Beulah my steady companion :o) She has actually inspired me to draw a bit. I don't draw well but the sketch I did of her was kinda cute. I was thinking of turning it into blank cards to sell in my etsy shop. Anyone done that before? I'm forever trying to find new ways to be creative and earn a little extra ca$h. Maybe you know how that is.

This n' That

The Shampoo I'm currently using and like a lot so far

the shirt i will be buying SOON! I have 2 other shirts from these  folks and they are great!

Katharine Hepburn and the ever handsome Cary Grant in Sylvia Scarlett. This movie is one of my favs

the ring i want really bad and am thinking of treating myself to... when i have the money.

That's it for this week. I hope to share some of my new designs come Monday. The sewing machine and I have been busy!

Micah

My twin sister and her husband are so blessed to welcome their gorgeous baby boy, Micah. He was born  July 9. Rachel was in labor 19 hours. It wasn't easy for her but she was so brave. I can't begin to say how proud I am of her, how sweet Spencer was, and how much I love our family's new addition. Micah holds my heart. I look forward to being a part of his beautiful life. Instead of "Aunt Hannah" Rachel decided he'd call me Nina because that is what she calls me sometimes. I like it -- a lot ♥ I was in the labor room the entire time. When Rachel asked me to be there I was worried. Blood, pain, bodily fluids -- not really my deal. I didn't feel qeezy once-- well, maybe that once but it was okay. I was glad I could be there to pray with Rachel and just be close. The entire thing was surreal for me. I don't think new life is something we can wrap our minds around because it's heavenly.

Micah 1 day old

Me and Micah

Micah and his Papa