Sew Ready!

I thought it would be a good idea to have a needle and thread ready for quick fixes. I gathered up a spool of thread, a fabric covered button, a little doily,and a sewing needle. Then I put them all together. First take a covered button and embellish it if you'd like. Then glue it to the top of a spool of thread, stick a needle in the top and you are ready to sew! The second one I made is basically the same, except on the top I covered a round piece of cardboard with fabric, and glued on a little fabric flower I made with scraps.

Quilted Bench

This was a quick and easy project. I took a bench, painted the base, covered the seat with an old quilt piece, added some embellishments, and it was complete.

Clothes Valet

When I was at my sister's, she was selling a clothes valet. I thought it was so cute. When I got home I decided to make one for myself. This would be a great way to set out my clothes for school this year. Hum? I wonder if I could really be that organized? I'll let you know how that goes!

Spice Rack

I had this little spice rack. It was pink and it had rabbits on it. Cute, but not really my thing. I sanded it down, distressed it with paint and then took cowboy masking tape that my niece sent on a package and I attached it to the front of the rack. I added 2 knobs, and it was done.

Dutch Oven Cooking and A Relaxing Dinner

This will be my last blog entry about my trip! I had my first attempt at dutch oven cooking and it was fine, what can I say?! Krista's eggs were much better than mine, but at least I tried. The last night Jill catered our dinner. It was wonderful! I didn't have to do a thing but enjoy it with my sisters!! Thank you Cindy, it was a wonderful week!!

Craft Show and Art Classes

While we were on the ranch we had a craft show and a couple of art classes. I taught a class where we made canvas photo holders, and Cindy taught stained glass and slumped glass tags. I have to show you some of the wonderful items my niece Shannon made for the craft show. They are AMAZING!!

Fly Fishing at Highline Funfest

One of the special events on the trip was fly Fishing! There were 2 instructors, Bob and Mike, who took us fishing in their boats. I caught 2 fish and I was so happy. Peggy gets fisher-woman of the trip for the 7 fish she caught. It was just beautiful out on the water.