Just a Busy Little Bee

The sun is just beginning to peek through the trees in our backyard this morning as I'm out hanging out my first load of laundry.

I wanted to get an early start for my busy day.

My laundry is now finished.

I've watered my garden.

I've taken my early morning walk.

I've got a little time to enjoy the outside beauty before beginning my inside chores.

The Blackeyed Susans are cheering me on as I check off my To-Do list.

One in particular teaches me a lesson as I pause to snap its picture.

It seems to ask me the question, "Do you have to be perfect to bring beauty into the lives of others?"

I spread out my newly completed Log Cabin quilt table topper.

Another cheery spot to my morning.

Looking around for a special centerpiece for the table, I spy my gardenia bush right outside my breakfast room window and it's covered with heavenly scented white blooms!

Perfection!

The reason I've got such a long To-Do list today is because sweet hubby and I are heading out on an anniversary celebration trip!

This post is linked to:  Outdoor Wednesday, Whatever You Want Wednesday, Show and Tell Friday

Happy Birthday Pink Saturday!

I'm joining in on the celebration of Pink Saturday's 3rd Birthday!

Thank you, Beverly, for making Pink Saturday possible.

You're the reason I started my blog!

Go on over to Beverly's blog and join in on the celebration on this special Pink Saturday Birthday Party!

Happy to be Me!

I brush up against my lavender plant while hanging sheets on the line this morning. It sends up its heavenly peaceful scent, reminding me to stop and enjoy the simple pleasures of my day. Wasn't that my intention when I planted it at the clothesline post? It's doing its job well this morning.

While outside I stop to enjoy the other miracles God has blessed me with.

I'm never lonely in my backyard.

My little Maggie

Refashions

These are my first two attempts at refashioning.

I didn't get a before picture of this blouse, but I did change it quite a bit.  Just use your imagination and see a puffed-sleeve, maternity-looking, too long blouse.  I made cap sleeves, put in princess seams and hemmed it shorter. 

I paired it with my thrifted Limited skirt and am very happy with the results.

In a way I'm sorry that I did get a before picture of this next one.  Pretty pathetic, huh?  It didn't help that the only time I could remember to get sweet hubby to snap the before was at 6:00 in the morning.

This dress was two sizes too big for me so I fitted it by taking up the side seams (including the low arm holes) and taking in the princess seams more.  I also took off about 10" at the bottom and hemmed it.

You'll so NOT see my third refashion attempt! Who knew that you would end up with  huge armholes when you take out the sleeves?  I can't get it right no matter what I do. Bummer! It was a light blue pure linen blouse that I loved!  Oh well, it was a cheap mistake.  As I mentioned before, I got all these garments at a church yard sale for 19 cents per article.

Have you tried your hand at refashioning yet?  I'd love to see what you've done.  Please leave me a comment with links to your work and I'll come a-visiting!
                                                      

Colored Pencil Lessons ~ Continued

My Results from Lesson Three

I'm having such a fun time with this wonderful book! 

Colored Pencil by Eileen Sorg

You can see the results of my first two lessons here.

Refashioning Project Update:   I've completed the make-over on three of the garments.  I'm happy with two of them but one was a big flop.  Pictures to follow soon!

It's Art Time!

I finished the first two lessons in my colored pencil instruction book!

I'm having such fun!

New Project Alert!

New Project Ahead!

For the past several months I've been staying away from yard sales and thrift stores.  Yes, I've had withdrawals.  But now my dear friend, Kathy, has introduced me to refashioning.

Thank you, Kathy!

So, I went to a couple of yard sales early last Saturday morning.  I hit the jackpot at a church sale and came home with a bag full of projects for only $5.00!  A few of them are lined up waiting on me.

I now have enough projects to keep me happily occupied for weeks, and all for the amazing price of 19 cents per garment!

Stay tuned and I'll keep you updated as I begin my new hobby of refashioning.

Note: Are you interested in refashioning?  Just Google it and you'll find tons of inspiration!



Dealing with Disappointment

My inner giggly girl (Little Sherry) wasn't so giggly this morning. She is disappointed because something she had been looking forward to very much was called off. She just wanted to stay in bed this dark foggy morning.

But I talked her into getting up and making the best of things. So we got dressed and shared breakfast with Neil before sending him off to work. Then, longing for a smiling face, I went into the bathroom and put on a little makeup. I was giving myself such a big smile that those old doldrums just started dropping away.

Now, with laundry in the washer, supper in the Crock Pot, and my floors all swept and mopped, I pulled out a fun library book that I've already had for three weeks but haven't used, and showed it to Little Sherry.  I told her not to be sad, that we could have fun today with our book and colored pencils.  And guess what?  She cheered right up!



Colored Pencil by Eileen Sorg



The book's pages are full of happy, bright colors!

And just look at the many fun projects we can choose from!

Everything looks rosier already.

Brilliant sun rays have dried up the fog and are beaming through the trees in my backyard.

I'm so glad I climbed out of bed this morning and decided to look at the bright side of life.

Paint by number done by me

Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4

My bookmark reminder

Amen!

I'm making chili for supper on this cool rainy afternoon and looking forward to a peaceful evening at home with my family.

~ Sherry ~