Wednesday's finds

While some folks slaved away today, I went to the thrift store..and boy did I find some goodies!!



Look at this cool little souvenir tray:

I'm going to display charms at it during Vendor Night at Paper Cowgirl!

I have no brown dominoes and had to get these even though there were only a dozen of them...

Then, these bring back memories....

My Granny Pack dipped snuff, and my grandpa Joe(my dad's parents) had a ruler like this, that I would get in trouble every time I played with it...He died when I was in K, she died when I was in 4th grade, they were married like in 1901 or something like that..for my mom has photos of their 65th Wedding Aniv, before I was born in 1965!!!

These were all in one little bag for a buck!

And last but not least, my favorite find of the day:

this camera bag caught my eye as I walked in the door, the customs stickers all over it and the great patina on the leather and brass latches...who can resist?? I think it would make a great purse! but not for me...I will just admire it for awhile in the studio..

We are going to an Aggie Graduation this week. 2 of our 'younger' friends are graduating and they asked us to join their families! thought that was really nice to be included..so if you don't hear from me, we are off in Aggieland...

have a great day!

t

Just noticed..

yesterday's photo where cut off..why doesn't it show you that on the preview? I had to flickr them to post with blogger being cranky last night....

Let's try some more today:

I'm going up there today to see how bad it looks...we saw alot of small fires still burning last night when the sun went down....

Paper Cowgirl is going well, we've almost reached our goal of students! Teachers are gathering up goodies for class and we are going to send out some awesome welcome kits to those who attend! Thanks to all of you who have signed up, we are going to have a Texas sized time!!!

Nothing to say until:

So, today was pretty uneventful...I couldn't get going this morning...but I did get out and ride the Harley into town to do some errands, and that was fun. Hot but Fun..it's been OVER 100 here for the last week and a half! It may be in the high 90's by the weekend..woohooo coldfront..whatever...

But then we came home this afternoon to this:

Not Good..we almost had an accident on the highway because of some rubber neckers in a little white car..so if your reading this,little white car: "your stoopid to just stop when traffic is behind you!"...then finally made it up to the Shop Shack...Ran in go the camera, hub got out the Razor and we were off to see what was going on.
Remember this barn? I wrote about it a few months ago:

This whole pasture was on fire, a farmer lost some hay and some other out building burned but we have not heard what else..they think it's arson.

This was really cool to watch..they were just so smooth and precise with it..but I did notice the Sheriff's car had been doused too..

Hub has to call his friend to see what all happened, it was her land, she owns 77 Ranch and this was part of it...
I would like the thank all the Volunteer Fire Departments that came out, several of the areas trucks were here to help.
I took a ton of photos, too bad blogger is being cranky tonight..
see you tomorrow..t

Diva break down and ghost dog

Grace (2yrold) was having a break down yesterday...With the shutter closing soo slowly, it caught Scooby coming in to check on all the wailing...
That's been the highlites here at the Shop Shack!
Have a great weekend!
t

Paper Cowgirl Information

Please go over and check out the schedule at Paper Cowgirl, we have added all the classes and times and will need payment of class kits you choose to attend. This will allow the teachers a head count and the how many kits to make up and bring.

Email me at : papercowgirl@gmail.com for the pay pal address or address for personal checks. We also need your mailing address with your payments. We will be mailing out class info/welcome kits in a few weeks!


Sorry for the confusion. Your first 20$ was to insure your spot(we are limited) and now your next payments will be for you class kits.

If you have not registered at all, you may pay for registration and class kits at one time.

Thanks!
tina

Faux and faces

Here's the latest project I've had going. This cement porch has been covered with a product called Skim Stone.
I use layers of colors and it's applied thinly to cover up the concrete. You have a bit more control than with staining and it's a whole new layer added, so it can change the look and feel completely.
We added the logo 2 nights ago and last night I added the clear coat layer. This makes all the colors pop..

We have the Grands here until Sunday. So lots of playing outside while it's still cooler and then inside when it's hot..today is an expedition to the store for Polly Pockets. That is the favorite right now..

I was playing with the camera yesterday and got these shots:

Anytime things are happening you know they have to ask: "Whatcha Doin'???"

If they ask once, you know they are going to ask again:

Cindy added more Paper Cowgirl info yesterday and is to add more today, so go check it out! Our sign up Deadline is August 31st. and anyone after that it will be an additional 10$ until we have reached our limit. Teachers are getting ready, the sign ups are flowing in and it we are gathering vendors up for Friday's vendor night. So ya'll don't miss out and come play with us on September 26-28th!

Today: Make a good memory.

t

Wednesday! Already??!!

EEEegads..where have the days went??

I know yesterday seemed to fly..found some new curtains for the living/ kitchen area at a local Rustic Texas type store that was liquidating..then ran to Ross for some rods and clips to hang them with...

I've been trying to spend an hour or so a day, scrounging thru my things for items to sell on vendor night at Paper Cowgirl. I've filled up one little travel bag with goodies and now starting on another one..I have waaayy too much stuff and am going to share with all ya'll that come to vendor night!



I have more vintage jars to fill with goodies, but here is a start of it:

We went out to dinner last night with hub's friends, we had a good time, but I ate/drank way too much and tossed and turned all night long..seems like the good sleep came just before I had to get up..and we had to get up early, for hub had to get his truck into the shop to spray bed-liner in it. I came home and washed my car while it was still shady and cool. Now the rest of the day is going to be spent INSIDE the house!

I wanted to show you one of my favorite dolls in my studio:
I made her a few years back with a Nicol Sayer pattern. I have another one to show you tomorrow that a friend made for me...I love how this one turned out using the all white colors, I call her the snow queen...but can't remember what the 'real' name of the pattern is..I have another one of her patterns made up in a Patriotic theme but she's packed away..no room for her to hang anyplace, I'm sad to say..

Walk on the wild side for a little bit, today, even if just in your mind!!

t