Hot Off The Press - or Craft Table!

I was the only one home last night and I took full advantage of the quiet time and did some crafting.  I started out straightening up, but many of us know how that goes. You find something that you had forgotten you had and just have to get started on a project using it.  I decided that it would be better to use these things - then I wouldn't be able to misplace them again!

What Month Is This?

It's the middle of August and it should be hot and humid. Instead the last several days have seemed more like September here.  The mornings are cool and crisp and it's delightful to sit outside with a cup of coffee and watch the dog trying to herd up all the local turkeys and squirrels (which she has yet to do but she has fun trying). 

With the thunderstorms we've been having the lawn is still green and the gardens beautiful. Mother nature is taking care of all the watering for us.  The morning dew on the lawn reminds me of starting school in September and trying to stay off the lawn so our new school shoes wouldn't get all wet.

I'm sure we'll get back to hot and humid, but for now I am very much appreciating this beautiful August weather we're having.

Hot & Humid August Give-A-Way

Ready for another give-a-way? I will be giving away this cute altered notebook.  It's a spiral notebook measuring about 5 x 7 with lined pages inside.  The outside is covered with decorative paper that looks like blue jeans.  Inside is finished with navy blue paper.

As much as I'd love for you to check out my shop this give-a-way will be easier.  To enter all you need to do is make a comment. Ending date is Friday, August 15, 2008 approximtely 9:00 p.m. EST.  I will use a random number generator to pick the winner from the comments.

Flat Notes Have Arrived

I've just added flat notes to my Etsy store. Not a folded card, these are perfect when you need to send a little note, don't want to use a big card and want something more than a scrap of paper.

I've taken colored cardstock and layered with another piece of light colored cardstock. In these examples I've used rubber stamps and ink on the top picture and a flag punch on the bottom picture.

These are great for sending a little note to the teacher or a little thank you or hello note.

They make the perfect little hostess gift, teacher gift or just because . Add them to a gift basket for a finishing touch.

I even use them for my shopping lists!