AMANDA'S BASKETS: Back to 'Paper Pushing'

Friday, June 21, 2013

Back to 'Paper Pushing'

Today was back to 'wading knee-deep' in papers and pictures once again. But not until after I did the laundry. It was a perfect day for hanging clothes out to dry...sunny (although, I must confess that there were some raindrops sprinkling about around mid-morning), breezy and warm.

I am caught up with the ICAD challenge. Here are my latest three...

And how did you spend the first day of summer?    Hopefully, it was a pleasant, satisfying day for you.   Do you have a special plans for this summer?   Perhaps finishing a project, or reading the latest novel by your favorite author, maybe even a vacation with the family.   I hope all goes well

And what are you doing this weekend?    Be sure to take special notice of the moon.   This weekend is the only one for the year with a supermoon.   In other words, the moon will appear larger that at any other time and the 23rd is the full moon so check it out.   I will be taking a picture or two.

I remember big harvest moons when I was growing up. The moon was so large and so orange it was breathtaking. I hope it's that way this weekend.

My weekend plans?   Finishing the paper portion of the sorting.   And then maybe reading a mystery.   Mysteries are my favorite types of fiction books.   I especially like Laura Child's Tea Shop Series set in Charleston.

Thanks for taking a few minutes here...

See you Monday and be sure to check out the moon...

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

Friday, June 21, 2013

Back to 'Paper Pushing'

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

CRAFTING IDEAS

TODAY ORGANIZE

Botanical Line Drawing

BOOK IDEAS

Farmer's Almanac 2024

MAGAZINE IDEAS