Victorian Tussy Mussy's

I'm not sure if I ever mentioned it before or not.  My mom is visually impaired.  Actually, she's legally blind.  Mom does have a small amount of central vision but not enough vision to drive or get around in town without help.  She does have a dog guide and she helps mom quite a bit to get around.

Thankfully, Mom's small amount of central vision is enough for her to do some crafts, some crocheting and sewing and baking.  Can anyone imagine not being able to see?  Would we creative people go insane or what?  Mom is quite determined to keep doing the things she loves for as long as she possibly can.  Mom made these sweet little Angel Tussy Mussy's last week:







To encourage mom and to keep her spirit's up, I offered to add some of her of things to my Etsy shop.  Boy, did that spark some enthusiasm in my mom!  Immediately I could see a little burst of energy and hope in her.  My mom also suffers from depression and SADS.  I just thought if focusing on my crafts and stitching helps me, it would help mom too.

In other news, we went to a flea market this morning.  I didn't find anything all that spectacular but I did find some interesting vintage handkerchiefs which kind of gave me some ideas for art dolls.  Been wanting to do some of those for a long time now!  I share photos of them with you later this week.  I also found some old lace.  Like I need more of that!  I just can't help myself.  One can never have too much fabric, too much glitter or too much lace!  I have it soaking in the sink at the moment.  Can't stand that musty smell.

For now, I'm off to take a hot bubble bath and page through some magazines.  It's so cold here today but from what I've heard, we have a warm up coming later this week.  Upper 30's and possibly 40 degree temps.  Whoa!  Heatwave!  At least compared to what we've been living with for awhile now!  Hope everyone else living with the cold gets a nice warm up too!  Happy Sunday everyone!

Angel Trinket Boxes

I only have a few minutes to chat today.  My inlaws just arrived but I promised to post close-ups of my Angel Trinket Boxes:









These sweet little pretties can be found here.

I haven't finished up on my birds yet but they should be done this week sometime.  Mom and I are planning a craft day on Monday so I'll work on them then.  Speaking of mom, she's really into making some pretty things too!  I'll share those in the next few days as well.

We have a flea market tomorrow so I'm hoping to find all sorts of interesting goody's.  I'll let you know how I do.  For now, I'm off to visit.  Have a good Saturday everyone!

Is It Spring Yet?

It looks like it finally stopped snowing here!  My sweet husband has already cleaned off the driveway and my car for me!  I will be going to Hobby Lobby with mom today.

Well, it may not be Spring in my backyard yet, but it's looking more and more like Spring in my house!  These little birdies are another of my projects:



They aren't done yet.  But I expect they will be later today.  I need to pick up a new glue gun.  Mine is well loved and it makes so many strings, it drives me crazy!  Short trip for me these days!  Mom just bought a new one and hers doesn't make any strings.  I need one of those!  Anyway, I'll post more photos once they're complete.  I just think they're too cute!

It's really nice to do some of these craft projects.  I used to love designing and making things for craft shows years ago.  The part I didn't like was packing and unpacking my car, setting up and taking down and sitting at the shows all day.  Etsy sure is a nice outlet.  Although who knows?  I have been thinking about doing the Farmer's Market in Crystal Lake this Summer.  That would be nice as it's small so I wouldn't have so much loading and unloading to do. 

In other news, I started on Block #5 of my Garden Crazy Quilt:



No marathon stitching, but it's a start.  I haven't felt too great the past few days.  I'm assuming it's the weather.
I must say again, this weirdo stuff that I've been living with for over a year now is really getting old.  I try to keep myself busy so as not to focus on how I feel.  And at the same time, I try not to push myself too much because that's not good either.  Some one, please tell me again that this does go away eventually!

The "Baking Bug" is coming around again too.  That Kitchenaid is just screaming at me!  I think I'll take a day next week and bake up a storm.  My sweet neighbor shoveled my driveway for me yesterday so I want to take him some cookies to thank him for his kindness.  And my uncle asked me for some Coconut Macaroons back at Christmas so I will make him some of those.

Well, I'm off to straighten up the house and get myself together to go to Hobby Lobby.  This weather has always made me feel like an animal in a cage!  But I will keep thinking SPRING!

Sneak Peek

I've been busy here with my stash and my glue gun!  I just finished up these pretty little Valentine's Day Trinket Boxes:



Click on the photo to see a larger version.  I'll post more photos in the next few days.  I'm so pleased with them!  I almost hate to part with them but into my Etsy shop they will go.  I have a few other projects that I'm working on too but I need to get to Hobby Lobby for a few things that Michael's doesn't carry.  And it's snowing today.  I'll spare you my complaining!

When I finish up here on the computer, I'm going to start stitching on Block #5 of my Garden Quilt:



I've been all over the map since Christmas and I think if I just sat and stitched for awhile, my mind might settle down a bit. 

I'm on Facebook now.  I was going to do the linky thing here but I have to change my Blog Layout and then I'll lose everything and have to redo it.  I don't feel like reworking my entire blog.  Anyway, you can find me over there if you're interested.  I'm still figuring things out but I'll get the hang of it eventually.

Well, I'm off to stitch and watch the snow come down.  Isn't it Spring yet?  Ha, ha, ha!

Have a good evening everyone!

Happy New Year!

Then came old January, wrapped well in many weeds to keep the cold away. Spencer



Just a quick note to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! I just finished straightening up my house so now I'm ready for crafting, stitching, sewing & glittering! Be sure to stop by over the weekend to learn more about my new Biscornu Of Month designs.