Sweet Finds

Back In the groove?

 
I haven't been a very good blogger, have I?.

You'll have to forgive me,

Between drill team, baseball, & the

birth of my twin God-sons

My life hasn't been my own lately.

But, I'm trying to get back into the groove!

I've been doing a little crafting,

hit the big flea...  and I'm just about ready

to hang out with some

fun-spirited & crafty COWGIRLS.  :)

I'll be vending at Paper Cowgirl

and attending the Cowgirl Prom.

I'm super excited & can't wait to see everyone.

If you're local...

come out the vendor fair.

Saturday, June 11th

Opens at 7 pm to the public

Waxahachie Civic Center

Free admission

Decisions, Decisions...

Things are crazy around the Lewis house.

They always are around this time of year.

 
Only thing difference this year

is that I'm trying to figure out if we

should move to Dubai.

The hubby was offered a full-time job

in Dubai & the entire family can go.

Honestly,  I'm not even sure how

to go about considering this...  it's such a big decision.

 

 

So, in the mean time,

I'm busy with my normal "mom" duties...

planning the 'end of the year' banquet

for my daughters drill team,

hosting a baby shower,

going to my son's baseball games,

volunteering at the baseball concessions stands

(H.S. & at the Tx Ranger games)

Busy, busy.

I haven't crafted much lately.

well, minus these paper dolls.

 

 

My daughter designed the costumes

and picked out all the materials.

And I helped with the construction.

 

I think they came out well.

 Just wish I would of taken them out of the

plastic sleeve before photographing them.  :)

A Feathered Friend

It's hard to believe a week has passed

since our gathering at Paper Cowgirl.

About this time (9:00 am) last Saturday,

I was busy packing my class kits into the car,

making sure I had all my vendor stuff,

and trying to finish up a cute lil' apron I had

started to make at 7:00 am that morning.  : )

(crafting relaxes me!)

So, back to my class...

"A Feathered Friend Collection"

 

With the gracious permission of Rebecca Sower,

I taught a collage technique I learned from her.

My vision for the classroom was "cozy & intimate",

so I draped the table with a silk cloth

and I added a simple centerpiece of twigs & doves.

Each student was greeted with a class kit,

complete with a tissue bloom, project instructions,

and a special gift:   the peat's pot nest

that was sealed in beeswax.

 

I think things went well.  *wink*

The students really seemed to enjoy themselves.

There was lots of talking & gigglin'

and they were full of compliments & praise.

I think know I had the BEST class ever!

To my students...

Thank you!!

I truly enjoyed my time with each of you

and I left class with a full heart.

hugs, Joanna

Rustic Roses

I'm participating in 5 Paper Cowgirl Swaps!

I've been saying for a while now

that I was  d-o-n-e  with swaps...

but I couldn't say No! to

Mendy Texas or her adorable

idea for a "bloom" swap.

My entire plan came from two sources:

my friend Bryanna,

and these adorable brown petals.

"Rustic Roses!"

I Love them.

Pretty "Cowgirl" looking, if you ask me.

I hope the other cowgirls like them.  : )

until the next rodeo,

Joanna

PS.  Paper Cowgirl is a mere 45 days away!

Registration will be closing in a couple of weeks.

You should join us!!!   Especially if you're a Texas Gal.

We have about 60 bloggers joining us now...

and we'd love to add you to the list!!!

Petticoats & Parasols

It's hard to believe a week has passed,

ALREADY!

By now,  you've probably seen a ton of

great photos via blog land...

so,  I just picked a couple of my favs.

Hope you enjoy them!

 

New Friends from Oklahoma:

Leslie, me, Bry, Shelly, & Misti

 

Truly LUV this pic of Sherry & I. : )

 

The sweetest lil' boy ever!

 
 

Ford Plantation.  Pic taken from inside the main house,

looking out into the back.

Bryanna,  crafing away!

 

Me,  being silly!

 

Me & Tiffany

 

Julie Ann, me & Amada

hugs, Joanna

A Southern Experience

This past week,  I had the pleasure of

visiting & spending a great deal of time

with my friend Sherry.

It was truly a "Southern" experience!

A group of us gals drove to Social Circle, GA

and enjoyed a wonderful Southern Buffet

at the Blue Willow Inn.

Yep,  that's my plate!  Lots of carbs, huh?  : )

I ate my first FRIED GREEN TOMATO.

I smiled and tried to act very lady like...

but I think it's a dish I'll have to acquire a taste for.

 

(back row:  Julie Ann Grakowsky, Sherry Williams

front row:  me, Kris Hurst, Jennifer Grenko)

After lunch,  we took the opportunity to pose for a

quick pic.  Then we all tossed a penny into the

fountain & made a wish!

 

The rest of the day was spent doing

what we do best...  

no,  Not crafting.

S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G!   : )

On Thursday,  we drove to Savannah

for Jenn's Petticoats & Parasol's event.

 

Thursday was the big,

Southern Belle Soiree "Welcome" Party!

 

... special guest & speaker Jo Packham was there.

This was my 2nd time to hear her speak,

which was just a treat!

(Cassandra VanCuren,  me,  & Bryanna Lenan)

My roommates & I enjoying a peach martini.

Yum!

After dinner,  everyone slipped into their

casual attire & we ran off to board

the Old  Savannah Trolley

in search of paranormal activity.

tee-hee

 

For the most part,  we enjoyed a wonderful tour

of historic homes & the city squares.

Until our last stop...

where we got to witness lots of ghostly orbs.

Can you see the many "balls of light"

in front of the house?

Many believe that to be human souls!

what do you think???

...check back,  more pics to follow

The Best Lil' Art Retreat~

 
Woo-Hoo!

Paper Cowgirl is up and running!

If you're interested in attending the

"Best Lil' Art Retreat in Texas"

then mosey on over and sign up!

The line up is GREAT!

And we have a wonderful schedule of events

planned for you:

exciting classes, meet 'n greet, swaps,

vendor night, private shopping, fabulous food,

and TONS of good ole' fashion fun & camaraderie!

* Only 20 students per class, so don't delay.

Paper Cowgirl Art Retreat

June 24th - 27th

Waxahachie, Texas

A pretty site

Woo hoo!

It's snowing here!  :)

What a wonderful surprise to wake up too!

It's pretty odd for Dallas...

esp. this time a year!

So, I wanted to document it,

and say...

Oh, what a pretty site!

 

Snow, here,  is so odd...

my 14 yr. old son believes school is

canceled.   LOL    But it's not.

The snow isn't even "sticking" yet.

But it sure is a pretty to watch the

white flakes fall!  : )

Wishing you a great day!

Hugs, Joanna 

It's Over!

It's Over!

As in, the Fall Trade Days Flea Market

at Jana's, Collected Treasures!

jana's booth:

 

Things couldn't have been any better.

It's started off a chilly morning at 49 degrees,

but warmed up & turned into a perfect day.

We had a steady stream of customers,

and the company was outstanding.

Definitely a perfect day all in all!

It went by so fast,

I didn't even have a chance to get out my

"busy work".   (my stitching bag/supplies).

I'm a little tired (and sore) now,

but for my 1st Flea,

I think I did OK! :)

Anyhoo, here are a couple of pics!

Enjoy!

MY booth:

 

(my bargain boxes...  50 cent items!)

I used paper from a vintage story book to

cover the unappealing cardboard boxes... 

a quick & cheap way to achieve a "new look"!

 

 

Me & my "booth" partner, Angela of Filigree Moon.

Angela's goods:

 

 

Cami, Creating Myself, stopped by to visit... and shop!  :)

 

Vendor & blog friend, Charlene of My Heart's Ease.

 

Texas Bella & vendor,  Marie Jenkins

 

Vendor & blog friend,  Lisa of Tarnished & Tattered.

Lisa's booth:

 

 

And at the tail end of the show,  Jana

surprised me by purchasing this

vintage trike for her new grand baby:

 

I hated to see it go...

but I love knowing that it went to a great home!

 

(me & Jana)

Well,  that's it folks!

Hope you enjoyed the pics.

I know I sure enjoyed my day!

hugs, Joanna

Running Out of Time!

Eeek!

I'm running out of time! LOL

I am a vendor at the Main Street "Flea Market"

that is taking place tomorrow.  (Sat., Oct. 24th)

Today, we are allowed to start setting up!  

My car is completely packed...

with the 1st load.  Unfortuantely,  I think

I still have at least 2 more loads of "stuff".

My check-list of "things to do"

seems never ending...

Grab this,  Pack that.

Run by the bank,

price last minute items.

Anyhoo, even with all the running around,

I'm really very E-X-C-I-T-E-D!

 And I can't wait to share my photos with you.

big hugs,  Joanna

PS.   Wish me luck!   tee-hee