Category Archives: Hobbies

Longwood Gardens

While we were back east, we had a chance to visit Longwood Gardens. Everything was blooming and we would love to visit again when it was all leafed out and the fountains were running. Until next time.

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Like a barbarian

The other day I went rogue and just threw tea leaves in the pot. After it finished brewing, I did strain it through a fine mesh than drank it from a china teacup. It was nice to change things up, … Continue reading

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Maker Monday

I made this album for my cousin. It took a couple weeks but I love the way it turned out. I hope she likes it. Until next time, stay healthy.

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Stuff

Recently, we started watching a guy that explores abandoned places, usually with the owner’s stuff still in place. https://youtu.be/Yaco6SpbxG4?si=AQor8xEjGQRpQFbw Sure, sometimes the guy does paranormal investigations, but the thing I find most horrifying is the amount of stuff left behind. … Continue reading

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Decoupage

Here is a gift I made for my niece. It was my first time decoupaging. I love Stamperia’s steampunk papers. Lots of room for improvement, and I will definitely be trying again. Until next time.

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Friday Fun Fact

Those who say reading before bed helps you to sleep better do not read what I am reading.

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Maker Monday

Made quite a few cards over the last couple of weeks. Naturally I forgot to take pictures of them all. So here are a few that weren’t camera shy. Until next time.

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Spring Flowers

Thanks to the little bit of rain we’ve received, our flowers are blooming. Until next time, stay healthy.

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Pop

It started with a bag of gourmet flavored popcorn. Strawberry flavored. My daughter ate most of it. Then we tried to find a local supplier to no avail. Finally my nephew and his fiancé took pity on us and sent … Continue reading

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A Challenge

I received an email the other day. A challenge, actually. One of the places I purchase craft supplies from has asked for 100,000 cards for children in the foster care system. I have never made cards for anyone else, but … Continue reading

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