my latest jewelery obsession

I've been making these little beauties left and right. So easy. Just add Graphic 45 paper, ink, and glossy accents. Lovely. Fun. Retro.

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BBQ results

1st in Brisket!!!
Go Smokin Brothers!

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and on your left...

We were fortunate to have time for a drive by of one of my childhood homes. This is not it.
(I wasn't quick thinking enough to get a pic of that!)
But this is a road around the section I lived on.
It was bordered by corn on both sides.
For a great stretch.
A little like Children of the corn.
When I grew up, the field to our right was mint and the one behind our house was alfalfa.
Mint was tasty.

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Mile Slide

He rode this waterslide 52 times.
That's One Mile of slippery, splashing good fun!

And yes, I did it, too...

But not for one mile!

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Half Way

We're halfway across the longest suspension bridge I've ever been on.
So cool.
Lake Michigan to the left.
Lake Huron to the right.
Upper Peninsula straight ahead.

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And a Good Time Was Had by All

Tonight was our Secret Santa Reveal at For Keeps Sake. 

The Secret Santa was part of Christmas in July at FKS. 

Fourteen ladies signed up for a holiday trade. 

Sue K assigned a Secret Santa to each of us.  

Over the past week we delivered two little gifts for our Santa and tonight we learned who had our name and received a 6X9" holiday collage.

We also had tons of yummy food.

Take a look at the holiday boards we all made for each other.

I am astounded by the creativity these ladies exhibited. 

For several of us this was our first trade.

And even a first attempt at a collage.

Artists are:

Sue N, Muffy P, Mary W, Karen B, me, Sue V

Julie O, Mary B, Patty K, Bonnie H, Vickie M, Carolyn K

Carik B, Susie N, Carol B

I didn't get pictures of all the "little" trades the ladies created, but please enjoy these:

Vickie sculpted these fairies herself! 

Look at the detail--the toes, the wings, the skirts--all hand made.

And please excuse the photography, I am learning.

Isn't Karen's domino fabulous?

I might just have to get some Copic markers now.

Thanks again, ladies, for a wonderful night.

Secret Santa

Thank you, thank you!
I love it & I can't wait for the party tonight.

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