Repurposed Sunflower

This past winter my husband and I were in Florida visiting friends. They were going to get a new ceiling fan and I saw what I could do with the paddles of their old one. They gave them to me this spring when they got a new one. I love the ridges in each paddle which makes it look like a pedal for a flower or a leaf. I painted each paddle and bolted them together (which wasn't too bad because there were holes already) and then painted the middle. I love how it came out! It is a great fall decoration! Thank you Elas!

I have made this before from Dreamimg Tree last year but wanted to make another one.  It is so cool when it lights up! Love it!

12th of October

 Our son's birthday was this past week and I made this musical birthday card for him. He is teaching himself how to play the guitar so I thought this was so appropriate for him. He and his wife have moved to Seattle so I'm sure he hasn't had much time to do it lately but I thought he would get a kick out of this card. Happy Birthday to our favorite son!

I have been busy in my craft room making a few things. Here are some pictures of what I have been working on. The first picture below is a Christmas tree all lit up! So pretty! The second photo is a vase with tulips and a Happy Birthday sign. I wanted to make a birthday gift. Hopefully this will be at our craft fair in November. 

Lighted Christmas Tree

Purple tulips with vase

Autumn Celebrations

 I used my Stampin up set called Beer Brew for a birthday card for a dear friend who has a birthday on the 9th. This is a great set for guys, some girls but mostly guys! LOL! 

This style card is a pop out style card which I thought was perfect for just about any celebration. This is an anniversary card for my son and his wife which will be their 3rd Anniversary tomorrow.  I used  a Graphic 45 collection - so pretty! 

The back of the card has plenty of room for the sentiment. Love this style card.  Happy Anniversary Sabrina and Eric!

This past weekend was a big weekend for weddings and the weather was beautiful. I wanted to show some pictures of Brady who's mama and papa got married, Saturday October 4th. Brady and Ollie got along very well. They both were so adorable!

Brady relaxing

Brady wanting a treat

Ollie relaxing

Ollie waiting for a ball

October Projects

 I saw a picture of these small book folded angels ornaments on facebook and I thought I can do that! I used a paperback book and cut it in half with an X-acto knife. I was able to make these 4 angels from 1 book. Then added the head/beads with twine and the wings are from one page with is folded accordion style. The wings are honey colored ink from Ranger (Tim Holtz). Love them!

Another project that my sisters and I have been doing is jewelry framed art using old jewelry. Love this snowman framed using old watch faces.  I also did a framed paper flowers with jewelry which is pictured below. I would call this mixed media, LOL!