Hi, guys. You've all been so busy. I haven't gotten much accomplished but little bits here and there. I did get to go to a craft supply sale at the ag center in the city closest to us. My neighbor lady looks forward to it all year and now I understand why! They had everything from jewelry making to knitting, sewing, scrapbooking/journaling, painting, woodwork, floral, and on and on and on. I had so much fun and found lots of treasures and then went back on Saturday with my daughters for their half price sale. My girls loved it!
I need to have a list ready next year so I can look for specific items- this was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. I actually thought it was more of a craft bazaar and had mostly thought I would be going to get ideas. I came home with a lot more than ideas.......
I'm planning to get some work done on ornaments and the knitted throws this week. I'm also making covers for the side porch rockers and some new pillows for the chairs out on the front porch. I'm using mostly old jeans and new denim for the decor out there which will go well with the Americana type decor I want to use for my summer decor and all the pretty flowers I just planted out front. And I've been planning a little makeover in my girls' bedroom so there will be some crafty stuff coming up for that. We've also got the annual boxcar derby coming up at school in a couple of weeks so I'm helping my daughter make hers. She's decided on a Swan Princess theme. She really likes ducks and swans and when we started looking on Pinterest for ideas, we saw some of the princess coaches/carriages on there and got creative combining the two ideas. I understand there will be a lot of racecars, monster trucks, police cars, etc. and one girl is doing a dolphin theme. I can't wait to see what they come up with. It's our last year to participate and I'm glad she's chosen something a little out of the norm. Or should I say, thinking outside the box.
Lana- thank you for starting this thread every week.
Katrina- that is a LOT of bunting. I think you're very wise to put other things on next year if necessary. I know the wedding will be beautiful! I love your "one new thing" plan. Crocheting has been on my list for a while now. This year, my new thing is the guitar.
jampss- I just love your work!
DJ- have fun on your camping trip!
Have a great week, guys.