Paper Cowgirl Sign ups have begun!

It's off to a good start, despite some glitches and a few mis- spellings..lol..I'm not a speller and you know what?? Spell check don't catch them all...and when you ain't a good speller, you think it's all ok, you've used your spell check~ until some smartypants points out your boo-boos..oh well, poop happens.. and the more you stomp on it the worse it stinks..

Really, We are having a good turn out. Class space is limited and we do have 2 classes filling fast! So if you are THINKING about it, better decide soon..for that class maybe full sooner than you think.

Saturday, I'm trippin' down to the Crafty Scrapper for my first of 2 classes, this month! We are making microscope slide charms. Getting the soldering basics and what nots...so come see us if your near and want to learn somethin' new! We'd be glad to have ya..Just give Sherri a hollar there at TCS . Speaking of solder, my glass houses for my swap went out today!! Yea! I have received one so far, I'll have to show you one day..it's wonderful, I mean, Sally Jean worthy wonderful...

Hope your Monday's been good!

mine's been B-u-S-Y...

later,t

Soldered Glass House Swap

I threatened the Muse..told her to stay away and let me work on my swap...

I'm using a German book for the roof papers..My mother's family were from Germany. So that will be another connection to the photo in my houses. And actually a Great, Great, Great Grandfather was abducted by the Indians here in Texas, because of his German blond hair and blue eyes. It was 2 years before he could be bought back..isn't that some great Texas History??


I have been working on a few at time, then doing housework..seems that is never done, is it? And even with two of us in the house, you would think it would slow down..but noooooo

Using Old, Old leadger paper from my one and only leadger book I own..I have printed out the word: HOME to put in my roof area..I love how it come out..and the patina of the paper will add just the right touch on top of the German text..

I've also listed some new things on Etsy and worked on a few new key charms to solder when I start to solder up these houses..

Have a great day!
t

Soldered House Swap

Been working today on that...looking thru photos, working on them, getting it just right..

Then finding background papers, words and such...

These two children are my Mother and one of her brothers. They are the first 2 out of 5.. I love the look on their faces...kinda lost, sweet and her coat, I love her coat...This had to be in the 30's ..

I can see my Mammaw fussing over them and getting their hair just so..even licking down a piece whtat wouldn't lay straight..you've done that haven't you? licked down a bit of your child's hair that refused to do as it should? I know I have..

Got a bit of it done..but not finished yet, by a long shot..

What have you been up to?

back to cutting paper and glue sticks....

later,t

On the work table

I've been productive the last day or so...

These are the start of my little glass houses for the Soldered House Swap..We need a banner for it, for those gals who have blogs...hmmmm..another project..




These got all soldered up:

Some are gifts, some are for Etsy, some are for me...

And this is for a friend who I stayed with last week..a nice surprise in the mail for her in a few days...

The flash card was the score, when Andreea and I went to Goodwill last week in Bryan! I think I may put some of them in my Etsy shop in the Junk Market section in the next couple of days..so if you need some go check it out..

Have a great day!

t

Happy New Year

As this year comes to an end, we all start reflecting on the past year's memories, some to forget and some to remember..Then we look ahead to see what the new year might bring, or what we want it to become..then as always, the new year takes a mind of it's own and we just hang on for the ride..



I've planned a swap to start off my new year! I've invited 9 wonderful artists to join me. We are going to do a soldered house swap. My vision is to each have 10 houses to string together by some means, and make a banner from it. I've a few Tardy Tessies, that have not got their info back to me, so I can get a group email out. But that will come and all info will be distributed and we will began on a House Swap adventure!
So, stay tuned in the next couple of months for this swap to unfold and the end results are sure to be amazing! What a way to start the new year! With hopes of an amazing art piece!

Have a Safe and Happy New Year in your end of the world!
hugs,t