AMANDA'S BASKETS: 93 Degrees

Monday, June 24, 2013

93 Degrees

Well, the heat finally made it to Maine...it was 93 degrees here today! When you're used to average temperatures in the 70's, heat like today is somewhat overwhelming. I was going to mow the lawn, but quickly decided against that idea. Spent the day getting car and trailer tags which need to be put on before the end of the month.

While out, I did get a couple pictures of flowers in bloom...

The cats stayed close to the open windows this evening (no air conditioning in the house). That's the trailer in the window...

I have three more index cards for the ICAD Challenge...

Tomorrow is forecast to be as hot so lawn mowing is out of the question. Think I will focus on creative ventures. Stay tuned and I share what I have fun with...

Thanks for stopping in...

Stay cool. See you tomorrow...

CRAFTING IDEAS

I always have scrap fabric around so these fabric flowers are one way to use up the scraps. Cut out five each of two size circles. For each size, fold the circles in half, wrong sides together, and with needle and with long, strong thread hand stitch around the cut edge. Add each folded circle onto the same thread. When all are on, gather as tight as possible and take several stitches to secure. You can fold the edges inward or outward. (Outward is shown.). Place the smaller gathered circle on top of the larger one and stitch to secure. Add the sequin and bead to finish. You can also hot glue the pieces together. Easy and fast.

MAGAZINE IDEAS

(New) One article in the Farmer's Almanac 2024 is a list of trends. One I knew about is the trend to downsize in just about every area. Another trend that I was surprised about was called ''The Human Library' which offers people on loan to talk about specific subjects. Finally, more folks are adding pets to their family and as a result, stores are adding more pet food, toys and medication to their offerings. There's also a nice garden article which suggests mixing vegetables and flowers together for success.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Spring is a great time to not only review your annual goals, but to establish some new goals particular to spring. So, do you have any? There are a variety of types of goals from things to do in the yard, to specific vacation plans, to making sure to spend time with your family outside everyday, to...well, you name it. The goals or ideas are only limited to what you want to do. When you think about your spring goals be sure to have a variety including both 'want to do' and 'have to do'...from enjoying a picnic to mowing the lawn.

AMANDA'S BASKETS

Monday, June 24, 2013

93 Degrees

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

CRAFTING IDEAS

TODAY ORGANIZE

Botanical Line Drawing

BOOK IDEAS

Farmer's Almanac 2024

MAGAZINE IDEAS